greg Fredericks

Being the medic at OBRA and various events (motorsport, horse racing, rodeo, and multiple other competitions), I 'd like to add to this thread. Everyone who enters, is welcome to, and expected to push their own limits. Before you do, however, it is important to know the rules, the educate yourself on racing rules. and allow yourself time to build your racing skills. Departure from control endangers yourself and others. If you are in beginning ranks, staying after your race and observing the Pro ranks - peloton behavior, riders and groups overtaking one another, and hotspot or finishing sprints are all good ideas. Should you cause a crash and the other party gets up, makes loud, sustained comments of your parentage and hand gestures, they are probably physically OK. Someone who falls and doesn't move is generally bad. If, on progressive laps, you notice vehicles with blinking lights, chalk outlines, yellow ribbon, and authority figures staring you the way a wolf stares at a duckling, these are all ominous signs.
=GF, EMT-P-

From: sygibson@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2013 08:51:21 -0700
To: Aevenx@gmail.com
CC: obra@list.obra.org
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Crash etiquette

I'm not sure what the proper "roadie" etiquette would be. But I think you already answered the question. "Let you guide be your conscience." It's not like any of these races we do come with great prize money or even much in the way of fame outside of your own ego. If someone is hurt at any stage of the race, and needs attending (i.e. someone isn't already helping them) - then stop and help. Or at least slow down and get a verbal check they're okay.

If you are being waved over, I would say that you should assume the situation is fairly critical and they have a good reason for waiving you over to a specific place/location.

Otherwise, the other rule to adhere to is ... don't crash. :)
~~shane
--"It was the latest in a series of beaver attacks on humans in the
country, as the rodents, who have razor-sharp teeth, have turned
increasingly aggressive..." -- Nature +1 Man -1

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Shane Gibson

I'm not sure what the proper "roadie" etiquette would be. But I think you
already answered the question. "Let you guide be your conscience." It's
not like any of these races we do come with great prize money or even much
in the way of fame outside of your own ego. If someone is hurt at any
stage of the race, and needs attending (i.e. someone isn't already helping
them) - then stop and help. Or at least slow down and get a verbal check
they're okay.

If you are being waved over, I would say that you should assume the
situation is fairly critical and they have a good reason for waiving you
over to a specific place/location.

Otherwise, the other rule to adhere to is ... don't crash. :)

~~shane

--
"It was the latest in a series of beaver attacks on humans in the country,
as the rodents, who have razor-sharp teeth, have turned increasingly
aggressive..." -- Nature +1 Man -1

Aaron Even

Hi all,

As a newbie road racer, I'm looking for some clarity on expectations surrounding crashes. I understand when one hears a crash behind you, in the absence of blood curdling screams and audible calls for help, one doesn't look back (at least immediately) for fear of a causing another crash. I also get that if you come upon a crash you are not obligated to stop (let ur conscience be your guide). I am a little confused about when one is in view of the finish (say 150 feet or so) and there is room to ride by and people are waving you over to the narrow shoulder. Is there a "neutral" point or whatever?

So, I'm looking for people's insights both general and specific I guess.

Thx
Aaron