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graydog 
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 Posted: 20 April 2012 at 5:07pm |
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I'll do it if no one else will ...
This may be my only race this year what with my SA trip lining up, and so will not be racing for points. I'll kindly ask others to start the race. I understand we normally ride CCw, but have an urged to do a split race. TT CW and a 90 min the CCW. Total racing to equal 120mins. Comments please Thanks gd |
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Adrian Setter
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Posted: 20 April 2012 at 5:34pm |
The person leading the organisating doesn't have to do all the tasks in person, so can race. They just need to get two or three people to agree to take on those tasks that need doing during the race. It's just the same as when the race is split across two heats other than, in that case, the pool of potential victims is bigger, including racers from the other heat, not just spectators.
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Adrian Setter
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Posted: 20 April 2012 at 5:40pm |
Thanks, Graham!
I've no doubt that there will be people there not racing and willing to help - there always are.
The "correct" way round the circuit (i.e. the one used for motor sport) is clockwise. It's fine for HPV use in either direction, and we've used it in both.
One argument for a two hour race is that those going to the Worlds could do with one as a practice.
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graydog
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Posted: 20 April 2012 at 6:08pm |
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Good point and not wanting you to peak to soon O:-) I'd considered that two hour as the standard format but see the potential for some high speed testing for the people going to the worlds. If it was just up to me, we'd be doing a min of 6hr raceas my big race this year may be as part of a team doing as much of 4000km in 10days as part of a four person team.
CC is the only cct with such a long drag and give one the chance to feel that flat out feeling. I understand the 90 right may be a little harsh on the RR types but will give the quests and quattros a chance to developed some speed. Which would the general feeling be from most A) 5-10 lap tt cw plus 90min ccw B) 120mins cw |
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AlanGoodman
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Posted: 20 April 2012 at 7:15pm |
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I think as always that if somebody is willing to organise they should get to decide the format... It's one of the perks... |
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KeithD
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Posted: 21 April 2012 at 3:12am |
B) for the reasons mentioned by Adrian. With more than a month before the worlds, I don't think peaking too early is a problem.
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Posted: 21 April 2012 at 6:54pm |
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I think one of the main advantages of Castle Combe is that it is suitable for a 2 or even 3 hour race so it would be a shame not to have a long race.
The number of laps on a 2 hour race ranges from about 15 to 30. So, a 10-lap time trial would take between 40 (for Mike etc) and 80 mins (for me!). The logistics of a 5-10 lap time trial might be challenging to remember what everyone has completed. So, on balance I would vote for a 2 hour race as the main race and if you want to add something else maybe a small number of laps (maybe even just 1) time trial. BUT my vote isn't really important, I would take more notice of what people preparing for the worlds want to do! Heather |
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graydog
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Posted: 21 April 2012 at 7:06pm |
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Dear Heather your voices/vote is greatly important to me and thank you for your reply.
On balance your post sets the course. One long race... Three hour sounds interesting (who's up for that?) Perhaps a 1lap sprint or 200 gate. As for peaking to soon IMHO any one racing the worlds would/should not be peaking now in a two hour cat A race. Cat B maybe. Respects Gst |
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Yanto
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Posted: 21 April 2012 at 8:36pm |
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Peaking, training what's all this, i have only managed 15 minutes of cycling since last Oct, sounds like there is no point me coming to CC or the worlds at this rate! as for 3hrs, not a cat in hells chance for me, i'll stop at home ta!
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AlanGoodman
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Posted: 21 April 2012 at 9:20pm |
I thought I'd stumbled on to the wrong forum for a minute...
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