Somebody else in another thread mentioned it not being about the equipment. Also a load of crap. Any of the events that require anything other than a laurel reath on their heads, the equipment comes into play in a major way.
That was me. I prefer to look at these things in a purist sense. Level the playing field in terms of equipment, and let the best athlete win.
I know, it's not realistic, and not even true for the Olympics. That is why I have a hard time seeing sailing, bobsledding, or any other sport where you're riding a machine as a "real sport" at least for the Olympics.
Don't bother flaming, I know not many people share this view and I'm OK with that...
Mike
