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From: jbm@mtuxo.UUCP (j.macchione)
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Triathlon in France, Cheating
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Date: Mon, 21-Oct-85 12:04:51 EDT
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Posted: Mon Oct 21 12:04:51 1985
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I recently competed in the World Championship Triathlon held in Nice, France.
I found it  to be a wonderful experience.  This was particularly true whenever
we came upon a small town in the hills as everyone in town was out to cheer
the racers on.  At least I assumed they were cheering for us  as they spoke
french and I  only english.  I would reccomend doing a European race to 
anyone who is capable as it is a very unique experience.  This was not tarnished
by the fact that I was pulled off the course with 6 miles to go in the run 
due to the race time limit of 9:30.
The most dissapointing aspect was that, in a race where drafting was banned
most french riders had formed pace lines.  Also, many of the riders had stat-
ioned teamates along the course to join in the pace lines.  A typical french pace line
had 3 racers and 2 'helpers'.  I must say that I never saw an American stay
in the draft for more than a minute.  
Despite the help it was quite obvious that the french
were far superior to the riders I come across in triathlons in the US.

Results:
Mark Allen  US   4th straight win
Scott Tinley US
Unknown form Holland
Scott Molina US

Women:
Erin ??  New Zealand
Linda Buchannan US
Julie Olson US