Cut off time

Homer J
Homer J Posts: 920
edited July 2010 in Pro race
Not sure what it is, but given they are going to be going for it (i hope) up TourM tomorrow will we see some sprinters not making the cut?

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  • greasedscotsman
    greasedscotsman Posts: 6,962
    Don't they increase the cut off time if the stage has a high average speed?
  • skyd0g
    skyd0g Posts: 2,540
    Possibly, although more likely the race officials will probably extend the cut-off if the top four 'go for it' and the majority of the peloton are left in the autobus.
    Cycling weakly
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    No.
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  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    Homer J wrote:
    Not sure what it is, but given they are going to be going for it (i hope) up TourM tomorrow will we see some sprinters not making the cut?

    At this stage in the race, the organizers are not likely to do anything but dock the sprinters (or anyone else) some points for not making the cut - which is between 5 and 18% of the finishing time depending on speed of stage winner.
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    greasedscotsman wrote:
    Don't they increase the cut off time if the stage has a high average speed?

    Yes.

    Category 1 - stage with no particular difficulty
    4 percent if the average speed of the winner is 21mph (34kmh) or less
    Up to 12 percent if the average speed of the winner is greater than 30mph (48kmh)

    Category 2 - stage presenting medium difficulty
    6 percent if the average speed of the winner is 19mph (31kmh) or less
    Up to 18 percent if the average speed of the winner is greater than 26mph (42kmh)

    Category 3 - stage presenting intense difficulty
    5 percent if the average speed of the winner is 15mph (26kmh) or less
    Up to 18 percent if the average speed of the winner is greater than 24mph (38kmh)

    Category 4 - individual time trial
    Must be within 25 percent of the winner's time
    Category 5 - team time trial
    Fifth man crossing the line must be within 25 percent of winning team's time

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