Michelle Lichtenfels

I actually quite liked the dynamics of the bigger pack and having the
opportunity to ride with the more experienced riders (senior & masters
women).

That being said, I missed being able to more closely compete with the women
in my own category (4). If you're racing to place, you need to know who
you're *really* racing against. Isn't that part of having a category in the
first place? Having a combined field really changes those dynamics.

In any case, I liked the new format and had fun racing, but there are some
clear tradeoffs, competitively speaking.

Michelle

2008/6/12 mark duff :

> maybe keeping it the way it is, is a good idea. pack dynamics are important
> to learn. I got a few complaints from my ladies but i told them the same
> thing. how are others going to learn to ride in larger groups without doing
> it.
> cheers
> mark duff
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> Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:48:05 -0700
> From: kristinw@gmail.com
> To: suckwheel@gmail.com
> CC: obra@list.obra.org
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Wed Tabor Series
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>
> >>Women-did it work with the staggered start? Any concerns? It was nice to
> see such a big field of ladies.
>
> I'm not sure how others felt, but I can't say I liked being in such an
> enormous group. It was really sketchy at times, since everyone just stayed
> packed together for the most part. Maybe waiting 1 minute or so after the
> seniors go by, rather then having us go right away, would be a good idea?
> Anyone else?
>
> Kristin
>
>
> On Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 8:38 AM, david hart wrote:
>
> Thank you for working with the new schedule. It paid off as you notice in
> results, we, er, Candi and Mike(s) placed everyone. It took two cameras and
> an extra person (Mike) to handle the placings. It is a lot of work if you
> hadn't noticed.
>
> Women-did it work with the staggered start? Any concerns? It was nice to
> see such a big field of ladies. I think this is the best way to handle it so
> it's easier to do placings.
>
> Note-numbers go on your left side. A lot of you had the number upside down
> on your back. I think we set a record for the amount of bad number
> placements. And why do you like the numbers so flappy? Making a fashion
> statement? : )
>
> David Hart
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