What happened to the previous compromise - where right after the race there was the informal 3-person podium, then the 5-person podium on stage. The sport is trying to grow and getting more brands, more jerseys, more sponsors and more people to be represented on stage seems important. If I was a sponsor and all I saw was Specialized up there (which was very impressive!!!) I'd want 2 more spots to highlight the people I was supporting.
What happened to the previous compromise - where right after the race there was the informal 3-person podium, then the 5-person podium on stage. The sport is trying to grow and getting more brands, more jerseys, more sponsors and more people to be represented on stage seems important. If I was a sponsor and all I saw was Specialized up there (which was very impressive!!!) I'd want 2 more spots to highlight the people I was supporting.
Schurter and Forster got fined for participating in the 5 person podium.