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I've encouraged the stragglers to the finish line but I do know a few very capable riders who missed out on places. They've been quiet on the subject but I'd be sulking quite hard in their shoes. I'd guess the threshold will be higher in the future, with the introduction of smaller 'feeder' events.
Agree, the Italians were veterans so got an automatic place. Obviously Mike can't say anything on the subject but I'd be surprised if they were invited back so readily next time.
In the FAQ in the manual it says this:
'Sounds like a nice cycle tour, why race it?
Why race anything? The Tour de France would probably be a nice bike ride too, but it’s not; it’s a race and so is this...Can I just ride it at my own pace?
There are no time limits as such so technically yes. You will be a part of all the fun and have your ride tracked and followed on the race website but the checkpoints and finish lines are not permanent features and so may not still be there when you get there. It is actually a race though, so if it’s a relaxed cycle tour you want this might not be for you. Places are limited on the race so spare a thought for those who might want to be in a race and be competitive.'http://reportage.transcontinental.cc/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/TCR-Race-Manual-2016-Iss1-May.pdf
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I've encouraged the stragglers to the finish line but I do know a few very capable riders who missed out on places. They've been quiet on the subject but I'd be sulking quite hard in their shoes. I'd guess the threshold will be higher in the future, with the introduction of smaller 'feeder' events.