If you could create new Olympic Events...

[Olympian1010 7,465]

I was thinking about the Olympic Road Race while watching the Tour De France this week, and I decided to try and come up with an alternative/replacement event for the Olympic Games. So without further ado, I present my creation, Team Road Race.

 

Objective: Earn the most points
Race Distance: 2x10km laps or 2x15km laps.
Riders per team: 4
Format: Knockout tournament - Quarterfinals (5 heats of 5 teams), Semifinals (2 heats of 5 teams), Final (1 heats of 5 teams)
 

How to Earn Points: Points are awarded at the finish line of the 1st and 2nd lap, and at the top of a designated climb on the 1st and 2nd lap. Riders earn points based on eligibility and placement.

 

Points Breakdown:

1st - 10

2nd - 7

3rd - 5

4th - 3

5th - 1

 

Rider Categories and Eligibility:

Sprinter - can earn points at the end of lap sprints, but not on the climbs

Climber - can earn points at the top of each climb, but not at the end of lap sprints

Domestique - cannot earn any points, but can act as a support/lead-out rider

Freelancer - can earn bonus points by being in front of all the non-freelance riders at the top of the climbs, or at the end of lap sprints

*Each team would have one of each rider catagory

 

Course Specifications:

Climb - minimum length of 1km/maximum length of 2.5km, minimum of average grade of 4.5%

End of Lap Sprints - finish line must come after at least 500m of straight/flat road

 

Other Rules:

Time Limit - all riders must cross the finish line no more than 2:30 behind the first rider over the line, or they will be eliminated with their points voided

 

Olympic quota: 80 riders/20 teams per gender

Qualification System: Top 15 from UCI Nations Ranking + Up to 5 Continental Spots (reallocated to next best team in NR if continent already represented in top 15)

 

 

 

This event would replace the individual road race. It would create a unique event in road cycling that takes place only at the Olympic Games. It would make good use of limited quota places, and even allow for a few to be allocated elsewhere. It would be easier for broadcasters since the equipment/logistical demands are smaller and the broadcast window is compartmentalized. It could possibly be less of a logistical challenge for organizers as well. It could also increase organizer revenue since ticketed viewing areas could be built in the areas where points can be earned. There would be a short “Olympic Break” in the professional season to incentivize the best eligible athletes to participate.

 

 

Whelp, that’s what I came up with. Happy to hear y’all’s thoughts on my idea.

[Monzanator 3,591]

I see you totally removed endurance aspect from cycling? Max. 90 kms for three heats is a joke for modern cycling   It would be laughable if a domestique won the climb & sprint and his team would get 0 points for it and maybe didn't even get a medal because of it. It's as useless as field events in Diamond League when you can beat a World Record and still finish 4th in the event

[NaBUru38 204]

Road cycling should have a mixed relay race, on an urban course with tight corners.

[hckošice 13,206]

Ice Football should be interesting, I guess the venues must be in hospitals though

 

 

 

 

 

 

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