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Big 'ol crit - April 2009 (Read 2357 times)
DallasBikr




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Re: Big 'ol crit - April 2009
Reply #15 - Oct 14th, 2008, 10:23pm
 
11 turns, .8 miles, smooth concrete, no holes.  The course is not flat...and cornering skills are going to be needed.  BUT...you'll have a chance to go ride it before you sign up.
 
Crits are time based, so you do however many laps you can in the allotted time frame.  The officials calculate how fast you are turning laps and they start calling out 5, 4,3, 2 to go at the appropriate time.  With one to go, the bell rings and you guys sprint to be the first to the line.  I'm thinking 20 minutes for your group....at very high speeds that is quite a workout.  Trikes welcome, since they are also 'bents.  Gender neutral Smiley
 
Solidified the course today.  Still cannot give out the super-duper-double secret location for marketing legal and property reasons.  Can't have people out there practicing just yet.  City of {moderated} still needs to give us the OK.
 
A one-day license will be available, and I'll discount the recumbent division.  Might even be able to throw some of the prize money at you, or some mid race prizes (also known as 'primes').
 
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Reply #16 - Oct 14th, 2008, 11:09pm
 
Hmmmm...  Un-retire from racing, get my butt kicked and probably crash.  Sounds like fun!  Where do you get those leather cycling shorts? Cheesy
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Re: Big 'ol crit - April 2009
Reply #17 - Oct 15th, 2008, 8:46am
 
Hmm,    Would a Recumbent class count toward USAC Cat upgrade?      
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Re: Big 'ol crit - April 2009
Reply #18 - Oct 15th, 2008, 12:08pm
 
Quote from Brad Bedell on Oct 15th, 2008, 8:46am:
Hmm,    Would a Recumbent class count toward USAC Cat upgrade?  

 
If you are Cat 5, all you need to do is start 10 mass-start races (crits and RR) that meet the field size (?) and distance (10 miles) minimums.  I don't think it says anything about the type of bike.
 
http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=580
 
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Reply #19 - Feb 2nd, 2009, 8:58pm
 
Is there a time and place yet for this race? Smiley
 
 
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Reply #20 - Feb 3rd, 2009, 10:22am
 
How 'bout I just come watch? Smiley  I wouldn't keep up for 1 lap!
Anyone up for a nice easy ride afterwards?  
I think daily license fee is $10 and annual is $60, at least I think that's what it was last year.
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Reply #21 - Feb 6th, 2009, 10:24am
 
Het if you need a body count im In!
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Re: Big 'ol crit - April 2009
Reply #22 - Feb 10th, 2009, 1:21pm
 
The date is July 11, but sadly I don't think I'm going to be able to squeeze a 'bent category into the schedule.  I am trying to put in a "First-timers" category.  If the Chief ref allows it, I'll open it up to any DF, 'bent or MTB that has never raced before.
 
Location is McKinney just to the east of the Cooper Clinic in Craig Ranch (North of 121 between Custer and Alma)
 
Official flyer not yet approved (or even started)
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Re: Big 'ol crit - April 2009
Reply #23 - Feb 10th, 2009, 3:34pm
 
please keep us updated either way. I'd be interested and coming and trying it out on my merlin road although I probably  will have to take off the rack so I don't get laughed at too much  Grin
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Re: Big 'ol crit - April 2009
Reply #24 - Feb 10th, 2009, 3:47pm
 
I think I'll be racing or crewing the RAO that weekend, hopefully....
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