“ Another major contrast between American and European racing, especially for women, is the difference in officiating. There is no compassion in Europe. When you are off the back in the first 30kms of a 135km race, and the officials motor up to say, “Okay, you are on your own now,” you just hope someone in your group speaks the language and can get you back to the team vehicles. So good luck. Bonne chance. Viel glück. But hey, they did provide you with a miniature plastic map to stick in your jersey pocket just for this occasion. None of the course is marked.
VeloNews | Battling the compassion clause | The Journal of Competitive Cycling
