Brian Ratliff

Why do people get all uptight about sandbagging in a novice race? Let them
have their fun in the kiddy pool and you go and race in the M4/5's. Better
yet, race with the cat 4/5's on Tuesdays to get your full money's worth so
you can upgrade to a 4.

On 5/13/08, Fergus wrote:
>
> Sandbagging happens.
>
> Someone who has raced for years is not a novice. If they are placing
> well consistently they are sandbagging. I don't know the specifics
> about the latest two.
>
> Unfortunately, one of the only ways to discourage the practice is for
> someone to publicly call a sandbagger out.
>
> I suspect that Candi and Kenji don't have the time or the inclination
> to police the categories. Perhaps if there was a computer program...
>
> Categories are helpful in keeping racers encouraged and improving.
> Sandbagging detracts from that.
>
>
> I'm looking forward to watching the crit at Mt. Tabor tomorrow. Try
> not to miss it!
>
> Have a great day,
>
>
> Fergus
>
>
>
>
> On May 13, 2008, at 9:29 AM, will wrote:
>
> > My bad for confusing OBRA list with Cross Crusade forum! See
> > everyone in the Fall/Winter and I'll continue the blasting there.
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