Mike Murray
At all races, per the OBRA rules:
17.1.3 Field passing - Should a field catch another field of racers that
started separately (except in a Handicap Race) the slower field will slow
and ride at a neutral speed as soon as practical after they are caught by
the faster field or its lead car to allow the faster field to pass. They
will then continue to ride at a neutral slowed pace until the faster field
is 300 meters ahead or until they are released by an official attending
their race. The field being passed will stay to the far right of the road
allowing room for the passing field unless instructed by an official
otherwise. Passes will not occur in the final 2 kilometers of a race. Riders
will not pass unless there is clear space to pass subject to rule 17.1.2."
Note that the word is "field". If a single or small group of riders catch
it is not expected that a large field will neutralize in order to allow them
to pass. It should also be noted that you are not allowed to ride with a
field that you did not start with. If you are alone or in a small group off
the back you need to get off the road or as close to off the road as
possible to make sure that you do not impede the field. If you are off the
back the race for you is essentially over where for the passing field they
are still racing.
Mike Murray
-----Original Message-----
From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On
Behalf Of Daniel Burton
Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 14:46 PM
To: obra@list.obra.org
Subject: [OBRA Chat] Tabor passing
At the Mt Tabor races, is there a protocol for where to get out of the way
if a pack is about to pass you?
-Dan Burton
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