Fabien Barel gets penalty for shuttling at Enduro World Series

Februar 2013Canyon Factory Enduro TeamRider: Fabien BarelLocation: Nizza/FranceCopyright: Markus Greber

In a slightly odd twist to the Enduro World Series it seems that Fabien Barel has been fined for shuttling between stages. Enduro World Series rules vary from venue to venue and the Whistler Bike Park team had stated that “no outside assistance (including using a vehicle to assist) would be allowed during the event”.

Allegedly, Fab was caught getting “outside assistance” so will receive a 5 min time penalty on his final time.

Here’s the official PR from Chris Ball at EWS.

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“Following a number of requests for information surrounding the five minute penalty issued to Fabien Barel in Crankworx Whistler we would like to clarify the situation. To avoid riders gaining an unfair advantage and to maintain the spirit of the race on the long liaison stages in the Whistler valley, Crankworx created a rule that outlined no outside assistance (including using a vehicle to assist) would be allowed during the event. This rule was further explained and clarified in a mandatory athlete’s breakfast scheduled on Friday morning and hosted by the Crankworx Whistler organisers. Rider’s who chose not to attend this briefing missed crucial information regarding course changes, details of shuttling and race specific information. We are not responsible for educating riders who choose to miss planned briefings. Following the submission of evidence by a number of sources and a discussion with Fabien where he cooperated fully, admitted to a lack of knowledge of the rule due to team communications and an admission of his use of a vehicle, the organisation chose to apply a five minute penalty to his race time, removing any advantage that may have been gained from his use of the vehicle. We are all now looking forward to an incredible race here tomorrow.

Regards, Chris Ball, Director, Enduro World Series”

Images by Markus Greber/Canyon.


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