Matt Mallet

I don't do every race, but the three CC races I did this year (Alpenrose II, Deschutes II and PIR) all started the 50+ first.
I do race everyone, unfortunately passing 30-40 racers in the 50+ field doesn't get me any closer to getting a callup or upgrade points.

My point is not to disrespect the 50+ field as there are some very fast guys there and it is also a large category, but pointing out the demographics change from
year to year and at this point the 50+ (consistently 70-75 riders) and the B masters (consistently 100-120 racers) are by far the
largest race and it may be worth considering some different field combination for next year.

Just a few numbers from the last 3 CC races

PIR B 35+/50+/60 = 198 starters
Deschutes II: 180 starters
Deschutes I: 208 starters

as a comparison:

Cat C/Clydesdales for the same 3 races,

135, 96, 91

The 35+ C for the same 3 races

135, 76, 91

Aside from the A field, who should get their own race no matter what, it would seem to make sense
to try to divide the other categories so the races are about the same size. In general this is the case,
except for one race which is twice as big as all the others.

rond..@spiritone.com

The master Bs usually start before the 50+ Matt. All the races have mixed
fields and you run into traffic. We 60+ run into the slower 50+ or B
masters not long after we start so I suggest you race where you want and try
to pass the person in front of you no matter what cat.
ron

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From: Matt Mallet via OBRA
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2014 9:18 PM
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Subject: [OBRA Chat] How much does the 50+ field pay Brad?

Trying to decide if it worth racing Category B masters at Barton. The field
is already huge, but every CC race I have done they start the 50+ first,
which just adds up to the course being an overcrowded mess.
Are they going to start the 60+ first at Barton? Or how about giving the
50+ the 4 minute head start the majority of that field needs and letting the
35+ have a straight up race? The C and Master C actually get
their own race.
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matticus

The Cs race with the clydes and we always get tangled up. Them with us and vice versa.

 

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------ Original message ------
From: Matt Mallet via OBRA
Date: 11/13/2014 9:44 PM
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Subject:[OBRA Chat] How much does the 50+ field pay Brad?

Trying to decide if it worth racing Category B masters at Barton.  The field is already huge, but every CC race I have done they start the 50+ first, which just adds up to the course being an overcrowded mess.

Are they going to start the 60+ first at Barton?  Or how about giving the 50+ the 4 minute head start the majority of that field needs and letting the 35+ have a straight up race?  The C and Master C actually get

their own race.

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Matt Mallet

Trying to decide if it worth racing Category B masters at Barton. The field is already huge, but every CC race I have done they start the 50+ first, which just adds up to the course being an overcrowded mess.
Are they going to start the 60+ first at Barton? Or how about giving the 50+ the 4 minute head start the majority of that field needs and letting the 35+ have a straight up race? The C and Master C actually get
their own race.