David Heddy

Clarification on #7 on Matthew's list about qualifying for the series podium. He wrote that you have to race 7 of 9 to qualify, but it is actually 5 races to qualify. Your total series points is compiled from your top 7 races. From gptb.cx:

POINTS

The best seven out of nine placings in the series will count in the final tally (dropping the two races with the fewest points). Riders must race in at least 5 races for the overall series. Series prizes will be awarded at the series end party. There will be no BAR points for the series, only the individual races.

Points will be rewarded to the top 30 placings according to this schedule. Series scoring follows this criteria and team scoring follows this criteria. Reminder: only your top 7 results count and a minimum of 5 race results needed to have a series overall final ranking. Point totals and point standings will be handled by Athletepath and we'll link to them each week in the updates.

John Wilson

Video from last year at Heiser. A great venue. Bring the whole family.

John Wilson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kqsl3XRkWR4

From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On
Behalf Of Luke DeMoe
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 4:40 PM
To: Matthew Haughey
Cc: OBRA
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Ten Reasons Why You Should Race Heiser Farms This
Saturday

Reason #12, you rock Matt!

On Oct 3, 2012 4:25 PM, "Matthew Haughey" wrote:

This Saturday is the Heiser Farms race, also known as stop #5 of 9 on
the GPTB series (it's half over already!). Sunday is the Alpenrose
Cross Crusade kick-off, also known as the largest racer-attended
cyclocross race in America (and possibly the world). I know most
people can only race one day of a weekend, so I wanted to make a list
of 10 reasons why Heiser is an awesome choice for racing:

1. The Course - If you've ever raced it, you know, for our fifth year
the varied up/down/gravel/dirt/grass course offers something for
everyone and is a blast to race. This year it is dry, a tad bumpy, and
fast. Even if I wasn't part of the team putting on the race I'd say
it's my favorite course of the year.

2. Sunny skies - When it rains, it's a mudfest http://flic.kr/p/8HEqmr
when it's sunny it's absolutely gorgeous http://flic.kr/p/au5CLG and
Saturday is looking like a wonderfully warm sunny Fall day.

3. Family friendly - It's a pumpkin farm and just a quarter mile down
the road from the course is a ton of activities. There is a small
train for kids to ride on, long slides, hay pyramids to climb, pony
rides, and snacks (hot dogs, etc) for sale. If you're ever worried
about non-racing family members being bored, this is one of the best
venues in the season for giving them entertaining things to do.

4. Whoops! http://flic.kr/p/dgvVWJ - for no other reason than we
could, we built some sweet whoops that have been be worked into a
flatter part of the course. They won't be firm enough to get huge air
but will provide a tricky and fun distraction.

5. Slow-fast speed changes - One of the things I love about the course
is the variability in terrain. There are lots of twisty technical
turns in the forest followed by gravel double track you can bomb down
only to find hairpin turns ahead. Lots of punchy little climbs and
plenty of variety mean if you pre-ride and know when to shift, you'll
be pulling away from the pack when others are struggling.

6. The mud bog is tame - About the toughest obstacle on the course
(even in dry years) is the nasty mud bog which has claimed more than
one perfectly good cycling shoe in the past. This year it is just a
tad soft, not very muddy and totally rideable so post-race cleanup
will be a snap.

7. GPTB A men/women (equal payout!) series prizes have almost doubled
- Last year we gave away $2,000 total to both men and women A series
top three, this year it has nearly doubled. $1,000 cash for each first
place racer in the entire series, $500 for second, and $250 for third.
You need to race 7 out of 9 total GPTB events to qualify so all you A
racers, show up even if you're saving something for Sunday.

8. Mat Barton Fund - I was on the side of the course when Mat's STXC
freak accident happened and wondered how I could help, so here is my
idea: how ever many racers show up on Saturday, MetaFilter/Buy Local
Cycling will donate $1 per racer to the Mat Barton fund. I'll check
with Kenji/Melanie/Candi at the end of the day Saturday to see how
many total racers show up and donate via PayPal that night (I'll post
this on the Buy Local site). If 500 extra people show up, Mat Barton
will get $500 extra to pay for his physical therapy. By the way, I
just thought of this ten minutes ago, but I would love to see other
race promoters do this for Mat at their events this season.

9. No pavement in the race course! - There will be plenty of speed on
the downhills but you won't get a few hundred yards of pavement at any
point in the course, it'll be 100% dirt, gravel, grass, sticks, jumps,
and barriers.

10. Pumpkin-mania - It's a giant farm/pumpkin patch so if you need to
buy some decorative gourds in time for this season, there's no better
place to get some early. You can also watch some larger ones get
blasted out of a giant air cannon which is just as awesome as it
sounds.

11. Course preview - I know I said ten things, but here is one big
extra: https://vimeo.com/50724984 a 10min slow practice lap from
earlier today (full course tape goes up on Friday) Here's also a lap
of the course on Strava http://app.strava.com/activities/23922837
(race day laps will likely be 8-10min for most, 6-7min for the fastest
racers)

Also, there will be GPTB leaders jerseys given to current leaders in
each class. We will also have two different series t-shirts for sale.
Make it a double race weekend, enjoy some Fall weather, buy a pumpkin,
help Mat Barton, and get some more racing on!

thanks,
Matt
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Luke DeMoe

Reason #12, you rock Matt!
On Oct 3, 2012 4:25 PM, "Matthew Haughey" wrote:

> This Saturday is the Heiser Farms race, also known as stop #5 of 9 on
> the GPTB series (it's half over already!). Sunday is the Alpenrose
> Cross Crusade kick-off, also known as the largest racer-attended
> cyclocross race in America (and possibly the world). I know most
> people can only race one day of a weekend, so I wanted to make a list
> of 10 reasons why Heiser is an awesome choice for racing:
>
> 1. The Course - If you've ever raced it, you know, for our fifth year
> the varied up/down/gravel/dirt/grass course offers something for
> everyone and is a blast to race. This year it is dry, a tad bumpy, and
> fast. Even if I wasn't part of the team putting on the race I'd say
> it's my favorite course of the year.
>
> 2. Sunny skies - When it rains, it's a mudfest http://flic.kr/p/8HEqmr
> when it's sunny it's absolutely gorgeous http://flic.kr/p/au5CLG and
> Saturday is looking like a wonderfully warm sunny Fall day.
>
> 3. Family friendly - It's a pumpkin farm and just a quarter mile down
> the road from the course is a ton of activities. There is a small
> train for kids to ride on, long slides, hay pyramids to climb, pony
> rides, and snacks (hot dogs, etc) for sale. If you're ever worried
> about non-racing family members being bored, this is one of the best
> venues in the season for giving them entertaining things to do.
>
> 4. Whoops! http://flic.kr/p/dgvVWJ - for no other reason than we
> could, we built some sweet whoops that have been be worked into a
> flatter part of the course. They won't be firm enough to get huge air
> but will provide a tricky and fun distraction.
>
> 5. Slow-fast speed changes - One of the things I love about the course
> is the variability in terrain. There are lots of twisty technical
> turns in the forest followed by gravel double track you can bomb down
> only to find hairpin turns ahead. Lots of punchy little climbs and
> plenty of variety mean if you pre-ride and know when to shift, you'll
> be pulling away from the pack when others are struggling.
>
> 6. The mud bog is tame - About the toughest obstacle on the course
> (even in dry years) is the nasty mud bog which has claimed more than
> one perfectly good cycling shoe in the past. This year it is just a
> tad soft, not very muddy and totally rideable so post-race cleanup
> will be a snap.
>
> 7. GPTB A men/women (equal payout!) series prizes have almost doubled
> - Last year we gave away $2,000 total to both men and women A series
> top three, this year it has nearly doubled. $1,000 cash for each first
> place racer in the entire series, $500 for second, and $250 for third.
> You need to race 7 out of 9 total GPTB events to qualify so all you A
> racers, show up even if you're saving something for Sunday.
>
> 8. Mat Barton Fund - I was on the side of the course when Mat's STXC
> freak accident happened and wondered how I could help, so here is my
> idea: how ever many racers show up on Saturday, MetaFilter/Buy Local
> Cycling will donate $1 per racer to the Mat Barton fund. I'll check
> with Kenji/Melanie/Candi at the end of the day Saturday to see how
> many total racers show up and donate via PayPal that night (I'll post
> this on the Buy Local site). If 500 extra people show up, Mat Barton
> will get $500 extra to pay for his physical therapy. By the way, I
> just thought of this ten minutes ago, but I would love to see other
> race promoters do this for Mat at their events this season.
>
> 9. No pavement in the race course! - There will be plenty of speed on
> the downhills but you won't get a few hundred yards of pavement at any
> point in the course, it'll be 100% dirt, gravel, grass, sticks, jumps,
> and barriers.
>
> 10. Pumpkin-mania - It's a giant farm/pumpkin patch so if you need to
> buy some decorative gourds in time for this season, there's no better
> place to get some early. You can also watch some larger ones get
> blasted out of a giant air cannon which is just as awesome as it
> sounds.
>
> 11. Course preview - I know I said ten things, but here is one big
> extra: https://vimeo.com/50724984 a 10min slow practice lap from
> earlier today (full course tape goes up on Friday) Here's also a lap
> of the course on Strava http://app.strava.com/activities/23922837
> (race day laps will likely be 8-10min for most, 6-7min for the fastest
> racers)
>
> Also, there will be GPTB leaders jerseys given to current leaders in
> each class. We will also have two different series t-shirts for sale.
> Make it a double race weekend, enjoy some Fall weather, buy a pumpkin,
> help Mat Barton, and get some more racing on!
>
> thanks,
> Matt
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Matthew Haughey

This Saturday is the Heiser Farms race, also known as stop #5 of 9 on
the GPTB series (it's half over already!). Sunday is the Alpenrose
Cross Crusade kick-off, also known as the largest racer-attended
cyclocross race in America (and possibly the world). I know most
people can only race one day of a weekend, so I wanted to make a list
of 10 reasons why Heiser is an awesome choice for racing:

1. The Course - If you've ever raced it, you know, for our fifth year
the varied up/down/gravel/dirt/grass course offers something for
everyone and is a blast to race. This year it is dry, a tad bumpy, and
fast. Even if I wasn't part of the team putting on the race I'd say
it's my favorite course of the year.

2. Sunny skies - When it rains, it's a mudfest http://flic.kr/p/8HEqmr
when it's sunny it's absolutely gorgeous http://flic.kr/p/au5CLG and
Saturday is looking like a wonderfully warm sunny Fall day.

3. Family friendly - It's a pumpkin farm and just a quarter mile down
the road from the course is a ton of activities. There is a small
train for kids to ride on, long slides, hay pyramids to climb, pony
rides, and snacks (hot dogs, etc) for sale. If you're ever worried
about non-racing family members being bored, this is one of the best
venues in the season for giving them entertaining things to do.

4. Whoops! http://flic.kr/p/dgvVWJ - for no other reason than we
could, we built some sweet whoops that have been be worked into a
flatter part of the course. They won't be firm enough to get huge air
but will provide a tricky and fun distraction.

5. Slow-fast speed changes - One of the things I love about the course
is the variability in terrain. There are lots of twisty technical
turns in the forest followed by gravel double track you can bomb down
only to find hairpin turns ahead. Lots of punchy little climbs and
plenty of variety mean if you pre-ride and know when to shift, you'll
be pulling away from the pack when others are struggling.

6. The mud bog is tame - About the toughest obstacle on the course
(even in dry years) is the nasty mud bog which has claimed more than
one perfectly good cycling shoe in the past. This year it is just a
tad soft, not very muddy and totally rideable so post-race cleanup
will be a snap.

7. GPTB A men/women (equal payout!) series prizes have almost doubled
- Last year we gave away $2,000 total to both men and women A series
top three, this year it has nearly doubled. $1,000 cash for each first
place racer in the entire series, $500 for second, and $250 for third.
You need to race 7 out of 9 total GPTB events to qualify so all you A
racers, show up even if you're saving something for Sunday.

8. Mat Barton Fund - I was on the side of the course when Mat's STXC
freak accident happened and wondered how I could help, so here is my
idea: how ever many racers show up on Saturday, MetaFilter/Buy Local
Cycling will donate $1 per racer to the Mat Barton fund. I'll check
with Kenji/Melanie/Candi at the end of the day Saturday to see how
many total racers show up and donate via PayPal that night (I'll post
this on the Buy Local site). If 500 extra people show up, Mat Barton
will get $500 extra to pay for his physical therapy. By the way, I
just thought of this ten minutes ago, but I would love to see other
race promoters do this for Mat at their events this season.

9. No pavement in the race course! - There will be plenty of speed on
the downhills but you won't get a few hundred yards of pavement at any
point in the course, it'll be 100% dirt, gravel, grass, sticks, jumps,
and barriers.

10. Pumpkin-mania - It's a giant farm/pumpkin patch so if you need to
buy some decorative gourds in time for this season, there's no better
place to get some early. You can also watch some larger ones get
blasted out of a giant air cannon which is just as awesome as it
sounds.

11. Course preview - I know I said ten things, but here is one big
extra: https://vimeo.com/50724984 a 10min slow practice lap from
earlier today (full course tape goes up on Friday) Here's also a lap
of the course on Strava http://app.strava.com/activities/23922837
(race day laps will likely be 8-10min for most, 6-7min for the fastest
racers)

Also, there will be GPTB leaders jerseys given to current leaders in
each class. We will also have two different series t-shirts for sale.
Make it a double race weekend, enjoy some Fall weather, buy a pumpkin,
help Mat Barton, and get some more racing on!

thanks,
Matt