Originally Posted by EURO
'riders' being a term defined by the UCI, and who under the rules of the UCI and 'team' bering a term defined by the UCI and under the rules of the UCI.
"Riders" is a term I am able to define without the help of the almighty UCI, and "team" as in a group of "riders" aiming for the same goal (usually).
I don't agree with everything MLB or the NFL does either, but it doesn't mean I can't enjoy the sport. You have to remember that with out the fans, bike racing is nothing more than a bunch of people riding bikes. It is first and foremost, entertainment.
Half the entertainment value in any sport is fans pissing and moaning about the rules.