Brian Ratliff

No offense, but me being who I am, I'd be very sad if every finish in the
OBRA schedule was a slow uphill finish. Sprinters wouldn't have a place in
the schedule anymore.

2008/3/3 r r :

> I agree. An uphill finish would be better as far as safety and true
> competition.
>
> I've been racing the BB's for years, and have seen some (possible
> understatement) god awful crashes (people ambulanced out and even
> life-flighted) occur because of this downhill finish in the dip that the
> line is in. Being in the dip provides just too much speed for the close
> quarter chaos of the whole pack trying to sprint. Especially in the less
> experience fields.
>
> Didn't Silverton last year teach us any lesson at all about downhill
> finishes and safety issues in the peloton at the finish. How many more
> tragic accidents need to occur before changes are made, in not just the BB's
> but every race that has a sprint heading downhill to the line. Yes, there
> was no crash yesterday, but its like an active volcano or fault line, its
> only a matter of time till another horrible one happens again. Lets make it
> a more safe finish, and a finish where the stronger riders will truly
> prevail (which is that not the point of competition; that the stronger
> and/or more talented athlete prevails). At the BB's, there is optimal
> scenarios for a finish line, with plenty of wide spots in the shoulder to
> accommodate the van/tent/camera. It will just mean you may have to ride a
> WHOLE mile back to the lot instead.
>
> Safety should be of the up most importance in a bicycle race.
>
> V
>
>
> Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 16:37:20 -0800
> From: riznob@gmail.com
> To: jeff.mitchem@gmail.com
> CC: obra@list.obra.org
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Banana Belt Updates
>
> Can we at least move the finnish to a hill? Pretty please.
>
> -Rob Anderson
>
> 2008/3/3 Jeff Mitchem :
>
> Thank you volunteers, thank you officials, thank you riders for an awesome
> BB#1. Following are a few updates as we prepare for BB#2.
>
> *- Pre-Registered Riders*. NO LONG LINE next race. All you need to do is
> check-in at registration when you arrive.....no paper work, no exchange of
> $, this will be a verbal check that you are present on race day.
>
> *- Un-registered Riders*. We will have extra registration staff on hand
> with multiple lines so you wont have to wait as long.
>
> *- Course Direction.* Due to really bad road conditions in the outer lane
> we will maintain course direction and not reverse direction as advertised in
> the flyer.
>
> *- Bicycleattornery.com Men 1/2 Hot Spot
> Cash.* Thank you to the Bicycle Attorney for donating $200 winner-take-all
> cash money for the Men 1/2 hot spots. BB#1 winners were Evan Elken
> and ?....not sure yet who won the second hot spot but when I find out, they
> have $100 coming. Look for more cash hot spots next week....
>
> *- Volunteers.* Please confirm by replying to this email if you are
> interested in volunteering for BB#2. I need to know if you are racing and
> when, and what position you prefer. Compensation is free BB entry or 2 free
> PIRs + parking fee.
>
> *- Field Size.* When it comes to pelotons, SIZE MATTERS. So, be aware that
> all size challenged pelotons (less than 6 riders) will be combined with
> other fields.
>
> *- Comments Welcome.* Please reply with comments, questions,
> recommendations, offers, etc...
>
> stay tuned for more....
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