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I think if RHC is the flagship fixed crit race in the world then it should be attracting big, big names and perhaps only the very best amateurs should be able to compete. You don't see cat 3 racers complaining that they aren't competitive in Le Tour. People are basically complain because they want to feel like a big fish in a small pond.
If it was the only fixed crit series in the country, I'd understand wanting to keep it 'for the people', but it isn't, and a premier event should aspire to attracting the best. If you are a competitive amateur then go be competitive!
edit: self-correction - it's not like Dowsett riding club 10s. But the people who take the most offence to him when he does are still bitter arses.