Re: *** You George

There is no team sport, of which I am aware, in which individual
initiative is fully justified by the result, Teams have chains of
command, which if
ignored, there's a long-term problem. The same applies to cycling.

Wrong again. For the sake of argument let's say that in the first race
of the season Rider A breaks the "chain of command" and wins the race
while his teammate, Rider B, the protected rider, places second. This
is a perfect result as far as the team is concerned. Now let's move to
the second race of the season. Rider A again breaks the "chain of
command" and wins the race while Rider B, again the protected rider
places second. Another perfect scenario where team objectives are
reached with the best possible outcome. If the team wins then the race
unfolded perfectly. Period.

The only argument is that Rider A didn't follow the chain of command.
But this point is moot given the result. I'd argue that the chain of
command was not flexible enough in the first place or simply wrong
given the conditions and tactics for that particular race on that
particular day. Again, the win trumps all. That is my only point here
and there is no argument against it.

I take it Patton is one of your favorite movies?

--Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles
www.ChainReactionBicycles.com


.