NBC 1:30 on 7/27

There sure was allot of road bikes!

ITU rules are different than USAT rules - here are the rules for the bike portion as far as the handlebars go ---

E.3.6 Handlebars

For elite and junior competitors in Triathlon World Cups, Olympic Games, ITU Regional Championships, ITU International Events, the following rule on handlebars apply: (Note: This rule will not apply to age group competitions or long distance events).

a) Only traditional drop handlebars are permitted

b) Clip-ons will be permitted provided they do not extend more than 15 cm beyond the front wheel axle, and they are not longer than the brake levers' foremost line.

c) Straight forward clip-ons must be bridged, and must not carry forward facing brake levers

d) No forward facing bar or gear shifters are allowed on the end of the clip-ons. The only exception will be grip shifters.

e) Elbow pads are permitted.

That really annoyed me too.  I don't even think they spent a whole 10 minutes on the women. 

It was a fabulous race to watch live - but I think that the reason that it didn't get a lot of TV attention is because the finish for the Olympic spot wasn't really even close (I did not watch the coverage, so this is merely supposition).  We were fascinated as we watched (using stopwatches to time transitions and laps and what not), but the folks that came to see the "Battle of the Sarah's" were somewhat disappointed, I think, as it didn't play out as the showdown that it could have. 

Not an excuse for it, but perhaps the reason.

Do you guys know if they are going to re-broadcast this race?