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I think the whole idea was to peg pro riders level with amateurs (hence one gear only)(and thanks google search)
The main differing factor for the riders are fitness and tactics. Which can still be considered unfair because pros are pros for a reason, its their job to be super fit. Contrast that to people entering the race whose got day jobs. But some might see it as an amazing opportunity for average joes to smash the pros. As did Trimble whos the originator of it. But then a pro won in the first rhc. Also if an amateur is that good, you might think, why is this dude/tte not a pro.
Such a catch 22 me thinks.
Piccies below. What a sweet vig. Going to this event is making think twice about selling my frame ðŸ˜
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hoarderofgoodies
As much as I admire her, I think it's a shame to allow riders of her level to compete, considering the background of RHC being based on being an all-inclusive race, entered by riders of so different backgrounds. If pro riders dominate, RHC will lost its attraction (for me, IMVHO).