Philly - 25th anniversary race threatened.
04-21-09, 09:12 AM
#1
Tiocfáidh ár Lá
Thread Starter
Philly - 25th anniversary race threatened.
Makes now sense. The city knows it brings 15 million in but won't provide free police as they had for the last 24 years.
https://www.cyclingnews.com/news.php?...r09/apr21news2
https://www.cyclingnews.com/news.php?...r09/apr21news2
04-21-09, 09:19 AM
#2
Carpe Diem
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: MABRA
Posts: 13,149
Bikes: 2007 CAAD9; 2014 CAADX; PedalForce CG1
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
__________________
"When you are chewing the bars at the business end of a 90 mile road race you really dont care what gear you have hanging from your bike so long as it works."
ΛΧΑ ΔΞ179 - 15% off your first Hammer Nutrition order!
"When you are chewing the bars at the business end of a 90 mile road race you really dont care what gear you have hanging from your bike so long as it works."
ΛΧΑ ΔΞ179 - 15% off your first Hammer Nutrition order!
04-21-09, 09:23 AM
#3
Tiocfáidh ár Lá
Thread Starter
geez you guys don't miss a beat around here -> DELETE PLEASE 
04-21-09, 09:32 AM
#4
starting pistol means war
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 3,150
Bikes: Cervelo R3
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Why delete this thread? I don't peruse the regular road forum, only the racing sub-forum. Time is money.
If someone starts a thread over there, who cares. Conversation over here at least has a wee bit of racing knowledge behind it. Unlike the noobs and all their tire choices over there.
If someone starts a thread over there, who cares. Conversation over here at least has a wee bit of racing knowledge behind it. Unlike the noobs and all their tire choices over there.
04-21-09, 09:33 AM
#5
Carpe Diem
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: MABRA
Posts: 13,149
Bikes: 2007 CAAD9; 2014 CAADX; PedalForce CG1
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
plus, that other thread ought to be in this forum.
__________________
"When you are chewing the bars at the business end of a 90 mile road race you really dont care what gear you have hanging from your bike so long as it works."
ΛΧΑ ΔΞ179 - 15% off your first Hammer Nutrition order!
"When you are chewing the bars at the business end of a 90 mile road race you really dont care what gear you have hanging from your bike so long as it works."
ΛΧΑ ΔΞ179 - 15% off your first Hammer Nutrition order!
04-21-09, 10:19 AM
#6
Tiocfáidh ár Lá
Thread Starter
Oh yeah you are right I didn't realize that one was in the road forum. I can't handle the road forum any more.
So anyway yeah why is it that these cycling events have so much problems when they bring in so much money. I remember when Georgia was struggling a couple years back. You know if I wanted to advertise I'd be thrilled to have an audience of 500 thousand people which is what Georgia brought in.
So anyway yeah why is it that these cycling events have so much problems when they bring in so much money. I remember when Georgia was struggling a couple years back. You know if I wanted to advertise I'd be thrilled to have an audience of 500 thousand people which is what Georgia brought in.
04-21-09, 01:00 PM
#8
starting pistol means war
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 3,150
Bikes: Cervelo R3
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
You know Amstel wasn't started until 1966. And look how big it has become.
If they (Eustice, Chauner, etc) can get Philly to hang on for another couple decades, it may take on semi-monument status and give us Americanos something to be quite proud of, unlike the quickly defunct stage races that make it 5-10 years and kaput (Red Zinger, Trump/Dupont, Georgia, etc...).
And I can't count the Athens crit, as the world isn't going to send their ProTour teams over for exposure in the midst of a drunk college arena.
If they (Eustice, Chauner, etc) can get Philly to hang on for another couple decades, it may take on semi-monument status and give us Americanos something to be quite proud of, unlike the quickly defunct stage races that make it 5-10 years and kaput (Red Zinger, Trump/Dupont, Georgia, etc...).
And I can't count the Athens crit, as the world isn't going to send their ProTour teams over for exposure in the midst of a drunk college arena.
04-21-09, 08:06 PM
#9
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Chester County, PA
Posts: 2,365
Bikes: 2010 Trek Madone 5.5 CAAD9
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
Got the following email today, here is the gist of it, there are ways we can help:
HOW YOU CAN HELP – PURCHASE A TICKET, A POSTER OR A DECAL…
If you are interested in helping, there are three immediate ways to do so.
You can go online right now and buy Champions Row VIP tickets for $100 or $75 each. Our goal is to sell 3,000 VIP tickets for this first-ever opportunity to be under tent at the start/finish line for all of the racing action. These tickets include all-day catered buffets, complimentary beverages, drawings for pace car rides, VIP credential, a rider appearance, free transport to and from Manayunk and parking. CLICK HERE TO BUY THE TICKETS NOW.
You can buy a $10 official Embrace the Race poster. CLICK HERE TO BUY THE POSTER NOW.
You can also buy a $5 official Philadelphia International Cycling Championship Embrace the Race decal. CLICK HERE TO BUY THE STICKER NOW.
Please note: If the goal is not met and the race is canceled, ALL VIP TICKETS WILL BE FULLY REFUNDED and proceeds from Embrace the Race poster and decal purchases will be donated to one or more local charities that support cycling development in the Delaware Valley.
If just 3,000 people out of the 350,000 fans who come every year to the event each buy a Champions Row VIP ticket, the gap will be significantly reduced. If 50,000 people purchase a $10 Embrace the Race commemorative poster, the gap will be closed. Whatever your purchase, your Embrace of the Race and the support that goes with that will be deeply appreciated.
Your support over the years has never gone unnoticed or been underestimated. We hope to see you on June 7!
Thank you.
David Chauner and Jerry Casale
Race Founders
HOW YOU CAN HELP – PURCHASE A TICKET, A POSTER OR A DECAL…
If you are interested in helping, there are three immediate ways to do so.
You can go online right now and buy Champions Row VIP tickets for $100 or $75 each. Our goal is to sell 3,000 VIP tickets for this first-ever opportunity to be under tent at the start/finish line for all of the racing action. These tickets include all-day catered buffets, complimentary beverages, drawings for pace car rides, VIP credential, a rider appearance, free transport to and from Manayunk and parking. CLICK HERE TO BUY THE TICKETS NOW.
You can buy a $10 official Embrace the Race poster. CLICK HERE TO BUY THE POSTER NOW.
You can also buy a $5 official Philadelphia International Cycling Championship Embrace the Race decal. CLICK HERE TO BUY THE STICKER NOW.
Please note: If the goal is not met and the race is canceled, ALL VIP TICKETS WILL BE FULLY REFUNDED and proceeds from Embrace the Race poster and decal purchases will be donated to one or more local charities that support cycling development in the Delaware Valley.
If just 3,000 people out of the 350,000 fans who come every year to the event each buy a Champions Row VIP ticket, the gap will be significantly reduced. If 50,000 people purchase a $10 Embrace the Race commemorative poster, the gap will be closed. Whatever your purchase, your Embrace of the Race and the support that goes with that will be deeply appreciated.
Your support over the years has never gone unnoticed or been underestimated. We hope to see you on June 7!
Thank you.
David Chauner and Jerry Casale
Race Founders
04-21-09, 08:11 PM
#10
No matches
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Eastern PA
Posts: 11,647
Bikes: two wheeled ones
Mentioned: 15 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1398 Post(s)
Liked 444 Times
in
250 Posts
Got the following email today, here is the gist of it, there are ways we can help:
HOW YOU CAN HELP – PURCHASE A TICKET, A POSTER OR A DECAL…
If you are interested in helping, there are three immediate ways to do so.
You can go online right now and buy Champions Row VIP tickets for $100 or $75 each. Our goal is to sell 3,000 VIP tickets for this first-ever opportunity to be under tent at the start/finish line for all of the racing action. These tickets include all-day catered buffets, complimentary beverages, drawings for pace car rides, VIP credential, a rider appearance, free transport to and from Manayunk and parking. CLICK HERE TO BUY THE TICKETS NOW.
You can buy a $10 official Embrace the Race poster. CLICK HERE TO BUY THE POSTER NOW.
You can also buy a $5 official Philadelphia International Cycling Championship Embrace the Race decal. CLICK HERE TO BUY THE STICKER NOW.
Please note: If the goal is not met and the race is canceled, ALL VIP TICKETS WILL BE FULLY REFUNDED and proceeds from Embrace the Race poster and decal purchases will be donated to one or more local charities that support cycling development in the Delaware Valley.
If just 3,000 people out of the 350,000 fans who come every year to the event each buy a Champions Row VIP ticket, the gap will be significantly reduced. If 50,000 people purchase a $10 Embrace the Race commemorative poster, the gap will be closed. Whatever your purchase, your Embrace of the Race and the support that goes with that will be deeply appreciated.
Your support over the years has never gone unnoticed or been underestimated. We hope to see you on June 7!
Thank you.
David Chauner and Jerry Casale
Race Founders
HOW YOU CAN HELP – PURCHASE A TICKET, A POSTER OR A DECAL…
If you are interested in helping, there are three immediate ways to do so.
You can go online right now and buy Champions Row VIP tickets for $100 or $75 each. Our goal is to sell 3,000 VIP tickets for this first-ever opportunity to be under tent at the start/finish line for all of the racing action. These tickets include all-day catered buffets, complimentary beverages, drawings for pace car rides, VIP credential, a rider appearance, free transport to and from Manayunk and parking. CLICK HERE TO BUY THE TICKETS NOW.
You can buy a $10 official Embrace the Race poster. CLICK HERE TO BUY THE POSTER NOW.
You can also buy a $5 official Philadelphia International Cycling Championship Embrace the Race decal. CLICK HERE TO BUY THE STICKER NOW.
Please note: If the goal is not met and the race is canceled, ALL VIP TICKETS WILL BE FULLY REFUNDED and proceeds from Embrace the Race poster and decal purchases will be donated to one or more local charities that support cycling development in the Delaware Valley.
If just 3,000 people out of the 350,000 fans who come every year to the event each buy a Champions Row VIP ticket, the gap will be significantly reduced. If 50,000 people purchase a $10 Embrace the Race commemorative poster, the gap will be closed. Whatever your purchase, your Embrace of the Race and the support that goes with that will be deeply appreciated.
Your support over the years has never gone unnoticed or been underestimated. We hope to see you on June 7!
Thank you.
David Chauner and Jerry Casale
Race Founders
04-21-09, 08:26 PM
#11
Tiocfáidh ár Lá
Thread Starter
You know Amstel wasn't started until 1966. And look how big it has become.
If they (Eustice, Chauner, etc) can get Philly to hang on for another couple decades, it may take on semi-monument status and give us Americanos something to be quite proud of, unlike the quickly defunct stage races that make it 5-10 years and kaput (Red Zinger, Trump/Dupont, Georgia, etc...).
And I can't count the Athens crit, as the world isn't going to send their ProTour teams over for exposure in the midst of a drunk college arena.
If they (Eustice, Chauner, etc) can get Philly to hang on for another couple decades, it may take on semi-monument status and give us Americanos something to be quite proud of, unlike the quickly defunct stage races that make it 5-10 years and kaput (Red Zinger, Trump/Dupont, Georgia, etc...).
And I can't count the Athens crit, as the world isn't going to send their ProTour teams over for exposure in the midst of a drunk college arena.
04-22-09, 10:12 AM
#12
SmackTalk'rExtraordinaire
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: So. Jersey
Posts: 293
Bikes: LeMond Reno
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
History?
Race has been around for 25yrs and had certainly had enough "names". Also last year might have been one of the best fields ever. It could be around for another 25 and still not have the prestige of EU until/unless cycling popularity in the US matches the fervor in EU.
Biggest "hit" the race got (status-wise) was losing the US Championship designation. Financially it took a severe hit with Wachovia pulling out. (I believe Casale might still be in litigation with Wachovia over that) If CommerceBank (now TDBank) hadn't jumped in, this would have ended 3yrs ago.
Personally, I love the event.
Race has been around for 25yrs and had certainly had enough "names". Also last year might have been one of the best fields ever. It could be around for another 25 and still not have the prestige of EU until/unless cycling popularity in the US matches the fervor in EU.
Biggest "hit" the race got (status-wise) was losing the US Championship designation. Financially it took a severe hit with Wachovia pulling out. (I believe Casale might still be in litigation with Wachovia over that) If CommerceBank (now TDBank) hadn't jumped in, this would have ended 3yrs ago.
Personally, I love the event.
04-22-09, 07:48 PM
#14
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 252
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Word on "the street" today was that Governor Rendell and the Commonwealth are going to step up and cover alot of the pending costs, but not all...still no white knight bursting through the doors atmo
eh.
eh.
04-23-09, 06:26 AM
#15
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Chester County, PA
Posts: 2,365
Bikes: 2010 Trek Madone 5.5 CAAD9
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
Well that's pretty good on Rendell, I should see Mr. Chauner tonight and am hoping to hear some good news from him.
