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I just saw that the 2010 USA cycling rulebook is now online. It has additions and/or amendments for all types of racing, including some feed zone and assistance changes for mountain bike events. In the road racing the most significant is something that I always thought was strange that there wasn't a rule against: 3D4.Riders who have lost [...] Hey all you fellow racers out there — this weekend has two central North Carolina speedway-based criteriums for your racing pleasure. The first is a makeup race in the Ace Speedway Series (tomorrow morning) and then my team (the Tri-Cyclists) is having their race this Sunday at the Orange County Speedway. Details on both races can [...] Just a quick heads up for all the racers reading Keefer Madness— registration is now open on Active.com for the 2009 Tri-Cyclists Criterium at the Orange County Speedway August 16, 2009. The day before, there will be another speedway-based race — a makeup race for the Ace Speedway race series in Altamahaw, NC. View carolinaspeedwayseries.com We hope [...] The hopes and wishes of a whole bunch of [racing] cyclists here in the Raleigh Durham area is about to come to fruition — some criteriums locally, meaning a better travel to racing time ratio. It looks like Sundays for the next couple months (starting in July) will be full of bike racing at Raleigh's Centennial [...]
So far, here are my results, while not great, are respectable and give me something to build on as my season progresses. Again, it's early! I haven't even taken bike commuting back up (though that's happening real soon.. I miss it!)
Now that the whining's out of the way, on to the actual race report. Like last year, the Wolfpack Criterium in Raleigh, NC was met with dry, but cool weather. I found it tough keeping warm prior to the race, but as soon as the whistle blew, that totally went away. The team I race with, the Tri-Cyclists is looking for a venue for a criterium. Traditionally, our annual race has been in the Meadowmont neighborhood just inside of the Chapel Hill town limits, and has been a local favorite to race, with its two hills and a very scenic neighborhood course and a wide slightly downhill [...]
The Cat4 guys rolled out at 8:00am. We started right behind them at 8:05am. The course was nice, with an 11.6 loop we did three times. The start/finish was 3 miles off this loop. So the officials and police rolled us out with a neutral start down to the loop. I am not sure of the exact size of the field, but it's the largest I've ever raced in to date. We only had half the roadway at any given time, and we were all bunched in like sardines.
There's a criterium Sunday in Greensboro, NC, but I'll be in no shape with this weekend's wedding festivities and friends from out of town around. Oh well, plenty of more races. |
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So since I've upgraded to Cat4 road racing this year, I've struggled. But, it's to be expected as it's early in the season and I'm competing in a tougher class with longer races. US Cycling has finally updated their site with the official results.
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