Old 06-12-12, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by zigmeister
You would think that right? But no, they even announced at the start..."I think we have about 83 riders today". Mmmkaaaay. That is what I said. It was a pretty flat course, only two little bumps, so the final turn onto the straight it was like 80 people in two lanes. I was mid pack and didn't plan well...so I said, I'm sitting this one out..no thanks. Still scratching my head about that one. The problem with this Sat/Sun, combined 4/5, it is likely going to be a big field again.

Just checked the Reg, already 25 people paid for the Sat race. That usually means at least 50% still haven't regged that normally do during the week, or just show up and reg/pay. I sense more crazines...but really hope it is under 50-60 range.

But, won't matter anyway, I can't climb a 50ft hill that goes 5%, so I'm surely off the back by mile 10 anyway, then it will be a nice tempo ride the rest of the day.
Is there really a difference between 75, 80, and 83 riders?

Anyway, in a 4/5's crit usually only half the field (or less) is able to finish with the pack, so just stay up front until it thins out to avoid the carnage.
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