> In a single stage race, the win is mostly the only thing that matters. You're right that this happens mostly in stage races, but it definitely happens in sin

> In a single stage race, the win is mostly the only thing that matters. You're right that this happens mostly in stage races, but it definitely happens in single-stage races too! If a rider is trying to get a category upgrade—say to Cat 1—they might make this offer knowing that it will help them get over the threshold even if they don't get first. Especially if they know they need these points in the next few races, they might make this deal rather than take the risk of not getting enough to qualify.