BB course: the corner, potholes

Jeff Mitchem

2011-03-05

Thanks for the notice Ben.

I have been monitoring road conditions at the lake all week. It's true that
graveling the snowy roads created another problem. However, I will be on the
course all day tomorrow assaulting the roads with a 4 horse blower (kinda
looking forward to that part). I will assure all participants snow and
gravel free conditions. Pot holes and some cracks are inevitable however and
will be marked with spray paint and/or cones. Pre-race instructions will
alert all riders to such conditions. Stay alert, ride safe and communicate.
See you all at the races!
__________
Jeff Mitchem
cell.503.317.3886
Rapha Racing NW
PEDAL
www.pedalevent.com

On Fri, Mar 4, 2011 at 6:01 PM, Ben wrote:

> This weekend, and at bb3, riding counterclockwise, this will not be an
> issue,
> but I was out at Hagg today, and the downhill right hand corner
> before the dam crossing is absolutely littered with debris, on the
> apex, as well as right in the middle of the arc of the turn. I hope
> someone can get out there with a large pushbroom and take care
> of this section, because it is super dangerous right now. As I was
> riding out there today, it occured to me that this corner is
> basically as far away as you can get from the finish line. So,
> I hope everybody treats this corner with with respect and caution,
> and not in any sort of aggressive manner, because tactically, the corner
> is worth nothing, especially in cat 5-3. Also, beware it seems that
> even more potholes have developed since last year. Be observant
> and if you're in the front for god's sake communicate with those behind
> when you see something. I know this all sounds obvious, but it cant
> hurt to be reminded of it. I am starting to sound like my parents so
> I'll end it there.
>
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This weekend, and at bb3, riding counterclockwise, this will not be an
issue,
but I was out at Hagg today, and the downhill right hand corner
before the dam crossing is absolutely littered with debris, on the
apex, as well as right in the middle of the arc of the turn. I hope
someone can get out there with a large pushbroom and take care
of this section, because it is super dangerous right now. As I was
riding out there today, it occured to me that this corner is
basically as far away as you can get from the finish line. So,
I hope everybody treats this corner with with respect and caution,
and not in any sort of aggressive manner, because tactically, the corner
is worth nothing, especially in cat 5-3. Also, beware it seems that
even more potholes have developed since last year. Be observant
and if you're in the front for god's sake communicate with those behind
when you see something. I know this all sounds obvious, but it cant
hurt to be reminded of it. I am starting to sound like my parents so
I'll end it there.