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“Why the hell am I not wearing hockey equipment?” – pro rider calls for safety gear at Tour de France (www.bikeradar.com)
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[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 days ago

If safety equipment was mandatory at the pro level like it is on MTB, everyone would have that added increase.

I do agree. More equipment = fewer people getting into the sport. And if you do it for road, then you have to do it for gravel races...

It's a tough call. I guess if a large number of pros want it, then it should be done.