(11-03-2015, 10:31 AM)Steady the Edward Wrote: what he was concerned about was the speed differential experienced in the last two laps , he was of the opinion that it was too dangerous having people touring ( now not allowed any more ) and slow riders holding front men up , and as you know if you get held up at one point it can influence the next few miles and ultimately the outcome of a race

Just playing devil's advocate though Eddy, many riders have said that it's much easier (and therefore safer) to pass the slower riders at the back of the field than those at the front who are travelling at similar speeds when they get caught. If this is the majority or universal opinion then the only way to stop it happening is increase the gaps between competitors and therefore reduce the field considerably. Top 20 only with a minute between start times anyone?