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On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 3:19 PM, Lewis Maygru, Esq.
<lewismaygru@...> wrote:
> That is by far the most absurd decision by an agency of any kind, anywhere
> at any time of which I have ever heard! If I didn't know/think better, I'd
> certainly dismiss it as an urban myth. It's never occurred to me for one
> microsecond to be bothered by riders wearing sunglasses. More importantly,
> there are good reason to wear them, including the prevention of debris in
> the eyes, not to mention the prevention of UV rays into the eyes, etc. In
> fact I feel like organizing a class action against the UCI to petition for a
> preliminary/permanent injunction (TRO) and, if unsuccessful, for
> compensatory damages on behalf of the riders for injuries to the
> eye/eyesight.
>
> Of course all the riders have to do is to get prescriptions for any glasses
> - as if obtaining prescriptions has ever been difficult for cyclists :) -
> rendering the rule moot.
>
> ALG
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Thomas Armes
> To: dunwoodycycling@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 9:00 AM
> Subject: [DunwoodyCycling] UCI Bans Sunglasses
>
http://www.velonews.com/article/90087/uci-releases-new-eyewear-regs-impacting-la\
nce-armstrong
>
> Martin, I guess this means no more shades on the darkside rides.
>
> I especially like the comments from the Giro D'Italia organizer.
>
> Tom
>
>