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The change in omnium format
announced by the UCI has elicited strong reactions from riders
and fans alike. Many have critisied the decision to remove
the timed events. With four events held in one day - scratch,
tempo race, elimination and points race the style of rider it
suits has changed dramatically.
One rider excited by the changes is Multiple Australian Omnium
Champion and World Cup medallist Scott Law who is looking
forward to giving the new format a crack.
I love the new format for the Omnium. It's a bit of a shame
that the got rid of the timed events. But from a spectators
point of view, who really wants to be sitting inside for a
total of 6-7hrs watching individuals ride by themselves for
between 20 seconds to 4 and a half minutes a piece?
Not a lot of people.
People want to see action! They want to see 24 people on the
track at the one time going absolutely bonkers. They want to
be entertained and this new format does that.
I'm interested to see how the new "tempo" race goes, I've done
it maybe once or twice at carnivals but on the big stage it
could be a whole new ball game.
Overall I love this new format. It's a tough one being that
all the races are on the one day but I really enjoy racing
when the crowd is excited as well so it's prefect for me.
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