Steve Lacey
Hi David:
I am new to a class that goes out in a third wave and have a complaint that I would like you to address. Being in the 60+ category behind the 50+ and B Masters and having 1.5 minute wave separation (3 minutes behind the B Masters) the entire 60+ category was pulled a lap early without, at least the top 4 being lapped.
I understand the intent is safety and not having classes bunching up, but I would rather a shorter wave break and work my way through the slower racers in the other categories and given the full time on the course than being pulled a lap early without warning. Pulling early without notice can really screw up race pace and last lap strategies. I don't know if I could have moved up a place but I was on my way to do so on that last lap that disappeared.
45-48 minutes on the course for the top riders is what is expected , not 38. I for one do not feel it is fair to pull the top 5 in a class because or the circumstances of starting last in a heat with a fast category going out first. Top competitors pay for a 45 minute race and got a 37-38 minute race. Not a great value.
Thanks for taking the time to read the ranting. Any ideas to correct this problem for future races will be much appreciated by me and I believe and quite a few more who share my sentiment. You have a worked hard to produce great series, keep it up.
Steve
From: David Saltzberg
To: obra@list.obra.org; obrarace@list.obra.org
Sent: Tuesday, September 2, 2014 8:30 AM
Subject: [OBRA Chat] GPRT #2: Het Meer CX and Castelli Leader Jerseys
Who’s excited for some sand at Het
Meer CX at Vancouver Lake Park this coming SATURDAY?! This may be one for the
Clydes, flat, fast, and all about pure power. Oh, and we’ll be on the beach for
a long leg. It’s hard packed and fast, but getting down and back up will be a
unique challenge. The weather and course look great!
*REGISTRATION
– Online pre-registration for the race closes Friday 9/5 at 5:00pm.
*DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION - Registration opens
at 8:00am and closes 15 minutes before each race. Please schedule enough time
for registration, especially if you still have to purchase an OBRA license.
*OBRA
Membership - BRING YOUR OBRA
MEMBERSHIP CARD! This will be required to register. If you forget it, you will
need to buy a one day license.
*LOCATION
- The race will be held in VANCOUVER, WA at Vancouver Lake Park. Check
the flier for detailed directions.
*NO
ALCOHOL allowed at the city Park. We’ll have all the beer you need at NINKROSSI (Sept. 28th).
*PARKING
- There is NO PARKING FEE at the park this year.
*TEAM
TENTS - We will have a team tent area designated along the finishing straight
near registration.
*FOOD
– We will have coffee compliments of ‘Torque Coffee’, Waffles and Snow Cones by
vendor “Three Little Birds”, and a hot grill vendor ‘For the Grill of it’.
*CALL UPS – Call-ups
will be based on series points (See the GPRT flier for details).
*NUMBERS
– We will be using 2014 OBRA CX numbers. They will be good for all GPRT races
and Cross Crusade races. Bring your 2014
OBRA card for registration.
*RACING AGE - your racing age is your age on 12/31/2014.
*GPRT – This is the
2nd race of 6 in the Grand Prix Ryan Trebon.
*T-SHIRTS – GPRT t-shirts for sale at the venue.
$15 each.
*FUN – Expect to
have a blast! See you on SATURDAY the 6th.
Prepare for warm
weather. We’ll have lots of cold water for you.
See you at the
races!
Flier link: http://www.zone5promotions.com/hetmeercx/
Online Registration: https://www.athletepath.com/het-meer-cx/2014-09-06
Part of the GPRT. http://cyclocross.gp/
Het Meer CX facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/678276282247983/
Het Meer CX Course Map: http://goo.gl/maps/rG8MC
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GPRT Castelli Leaders (after race #1)
The GPRT Castelli Leaders Jersey
will be awarded to the leader of select categories (based on current points)
before each race. The points leader of each category is required to wear their
leader's jersey while they maintain their lead. Race attendance and
participation is mandatory to receive the jersey. If a leader is not present,
it goes to the next highest seeded racer.
We
were able to hand out most of the leaders at David Douglas #1 last weekend. Thanks
Castelli! If you did not pick one up, you can pick up your jersey at registration. Below is a list of the current
leaders.
Category A – Andrew Coe
Category B – Brian Hart Jr.
Category C – Anthony Monteleone
Clydesdale – Mike Hall
Master 35+ A Men – Mike Henry
Master 35+ B Men – Erik Anderson
Master 35+ C Men – Dolan Halbrook
Master 50+ - Jeff Otto
Master 60+ - Ken Rodgers
Master Women 35+ A – Mielle Blomberg
Master Women 35+ B – Kimberly Filer
Master Women 45+ - Karen Goritski
Single Speed – Lee Ordonez
Women A – Sue Butler
Women B – Stephanie White
Women C – Lindsay Jackson
Junior Men – Noah Beggs
Junior Women – Lauren Ziehnert
__________________________
Beginner Men – Cooper Irwin (GPRT t-shirt)
Beginner Women – Kimberly Alexander (GPRT t-shirt)
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