What do you mean by "received slot as a gift"? As far as I know all qualifiers still have to pay.
Were you in Nice?
I was there spectating and it was a really amazing event and the top athletes completed the course in very strong times considering how much tougher the bike course is vs Kona. Not a "disgrace" at all. I raced in Kona and the advantages of Nice are evident. Keep in mind I'm the kind of athlete who performs much better in a place like Kona rather than a place like Nice.
Anyhow it seems that you're talking for yourself. I respect that you may not like the idea of a WC in Nice but you must realise that not everyone thinks the same as you.
In fact - and bridging back to the topic of this thread - I'd go as far as saying that i'd be thrilled to see a WC in Portugal if it started rotating locations. Cascais would make a superb location. A unique and beautiful course, great organisation and really well connected via Lisbon airport.
Were you in Nice?
I was there spectating and it was a really amazing event and the top athletes completed the course in very strong times considering how much tougher the bike course is vs Kona. Not a "disgrace" at all. I raced in Kona and the advantages of Nice are evident. Keep in mind I'm the kind of athlete who performs much better in a place like Kona rather than a place like Nice.
Anyhow it seems that you're talking for yourself. I respect that you may not like the idea of a WC in Nice but you must realise that not everyone thinks the same as you.
In fact - and bridging back to the topic of this thread - I'd go as far as saying that i'd be thrilled to see a WC in Portugal if it started rotating locations. Cascais would make a superb location. A unique and beautiful course, great organisation and really well connected via Lisbon airport.
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marcoviappiani: Oct 23, 23 2:21