Trask River Wood Works

I agree with Steve on this issue. While we are on the subject we need to
consider a Masters 60+ category for Cyclocross, it won't be long before
there's going to be a lot of talent in that (there are some great riders
there now) age group.
Ike Kendrick
Planning for the future


-------Original Message-------

From: Steve Lacey
Date: 01/27/07 20:05:29
To: Obra List serve
Subject: [OBRA Chat] 50+ Mtn Bike Class

I am hoping this email that I sent to Mike Ripley last fall will stimulate
some dialogue about mountain bike promoters offering a 50+ open class and
bring action at the OBRA Annual Meeting coming up next week. Comments
please!

For what its worth, after talking to a lot of master racers, I am
> convinced more and more master riders are giving up racing because
> the OBRA race promoters are not consistently offering classes that
> attract these riders. A good formula that appears to work is the Cross
> Crusade format that has a 50+ open class.
>
> Currently depending on the venue we are racing in 40+ class sport and
> expert class or in some cases a 50+ sport class with only a 40+ expert
> caetgory. I am a 50+ expert racer with excellent technical skills but
> not enough time to reach a level of fitness (if even possible) to be
> competitive in the 40 + class. At least last year it was 45+ which
> helped but still didn't address the longer and usually harder (climbs)
> courses.
>
> I suggest an open 50+ class raced with the sport category, which
> offers a course length that is fun and can be raced by older racers
> rather than endured. I know from rider comments that promoters will
> see a number of master riders return to racing by offering this type
> of class.
>

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