UCI bans forearms-on-bars aero position

[sraj]

https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/uci-bans-forearms-on-bars-aero-position-adds-penalties-for-littering/

After banning the so-called 'super-tuck' position, the UCI is likely to anger riders in the professional peloton even further with a series of other new rules and punishments, including banning the forearms-on-bars aerodynamic position commonly used in breakaways.

.... The UCI announced the banning of the ‘super-tuck' position last Thursday and updated its rules on Monday, saying: "Riders must observe the standard position as defined by article 1.3.008. Sitting on the bicycle’s top tube is prohibited. Furthermore, using the forearms as a point of support on the handlebar is prohibited except in time trials."

... Article 1.3.008 states: "The rider shall normally assume a sitting position on the bicycle. This position requires that the only points of support are the following: 

the feet on the pedals, 

the hands on the handlebars 

and the seat on the saddle."

Ban The Supertuck?!

[Erica Donnison]

Hi Sraj

This ban is to do with safety on the bike, to make sure the riders are in control of their bikes to cut down the number of crashed and collisions. It would be nice to think that they banned it because of the danger for the riders' backs! The professional cyclists seem to be a bit cross about it.

best wishes

Erica

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[sraj]

In Praise Of The Upright Bike

There are many other policy implications that come with the spread of slower, safer city bikes -- here in British Columbia, a big one is around mandatory helmet laws. Many such laws were passed at a time when fast, forward-leaning cycling was the norm, and safe bike infrastructure was virtually non-existent. When drifting along at a walking pace, in an upright position, on a dedicated cycle track, the notion of legally requiring head protection certainly changes.

Hi Erica, LIst,

Interesting article. 

Selvaraj

[noel]

Hello Erica,

A response to a piece by a noted columnist. The ugliness 

she refers to is 'sniping' about jurisdictions bearing 

financial responsibility ,etc

Perhaps you might care to make comment on CCC thread.

NoelH