Mike Murray

BUT... never EVER go across the finish line in the wrong direction or even
in the correct direction unless you are actually racing. On the camera a
racing rider and one going the wrong direction look just the same (except
that the backwards guy is a mirror image). Tonight we spent a lot of time
reviewing finish line photos sorting out racing riders, backwards riders,
tourists on bikes, etc.

Mike Murray

-----Original Message-----
From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On
Behalf Of David Hart
Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2007 18:16 PM
To: obra
Subject: [OBRA Chat] cool down/extra laps Banana Belt

It's hard to tell who is off the back or who is just doing extra laps so
maybe there aren't as many as I believe.

I think it would be kind that if you are doing extra laps after your race
that you go the opposite direction of the course. As a support car on the
course and a racer, I think it's a good idea for safety and for possible
interference with the ongoing race.

David

Candi Murray

What was a problem also is that many riders finished and then went back to
check on who knows what and then rode across the finish line a 2nd time.
Every time a rider, or a walker goes in front of the camera it counts as a
finish. If you have to go back then please have the courtesy to ride behind
the truck.

Candi

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From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On
Behalf Of J.Michael Manning
Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2007 7:00 PM
To: David Hart; obra
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] cool down/extra laps Banana Belt

I totally agree. At the finish of the 50+ race there were 3 racers moving
slowly on the course right at the finish line that not only impeded the
sprint, but could have created a dangerous situation had we not been alert.
Mike Manning

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Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2007 18:15:30 -0800
From: suckwheel@gmail.com
To: obra@list.obra.org
Subject: [OBRA Chat] cool down/extra laps Banana Belt

It's hard to tell who is off the back or who is just doing extra laps so
maybe there aren't as many as I believe.

I think it would be kind that if you are doing extra laps after your race
that you go the opposite direction of the course. As a support car on the
course and a racer, I think it's a good idea for safety and for possible
interference with the ongoing race.

David

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J.Michael Manning

I totally agree. At the finish of the 50+ race there were 3 racers moving slowly on the course right at the finish line that not only impeded the sprint, but could have created a dangerous situation had we not been alert.Mike ManningDate: Sun, 4 Mar 2007 18:15:30 -0800From: suckwheel@gmail.comTo: obra@list.obra.orgSubject: [OBRA Chat] cool down/extra laps Banana BeltIt's hard to tell who is off the back or who is just doing extra laps so maybe there aren't as many as I believe.

I think it would be kind that if you are doing extra laps after your race that you go the opposite direction of the course. As a support car on the course and a racer, I think it's a good idea for safety and for possible interference with the ongoing race.

David

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David Hart

It's hard to tell who is off the back or who is just doing extra laps so
maybe there aren't as many as I believe.

I think it would be kind that if you are doing extra laps after your race
that you go the opposite direction of the course. As a support car on the
course and a racer, I think it's a good idea for safety and for possible
interference with the ongoing race.

David