mermer
08-23-05, 07:11 PM
Is anyone planning on doing the http://www.carolinacup.com ?
I have signed up for the CatV race, hope I do not get dropped too bad..........
I have signed up for the CatV race, hope I do not get dropped too bad..........
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jfmckenna
08-24-05, 01:22 PM
I'm thinking about it. I just need to get my sht together. If I do it will be my last for the year. The thing I don't like about it is how damn short the races are, I mean 12.8 miles for a cat 4 race? Thats hardly worth it really. Maybe I am missing something there web site confuses me???
***Butch***
08-25-05, 07:42 AM
I'll be doing the 4 race. Does sound short. Should be fun!
ebikeva
08-25-05, 09:35 PM
I will be there in the cat V. It is a short race for the drive. With so few races in this area not much choice.
mermer
08-28-05, 06:17 PM
I will be there in the cat V. It is a short race for the drive. With so few races in this area not much choice.
Have you rode the Carolina Cup Cat V race before? This will be my first go at it and I am wondering what to expect. Thx!
Have you rode the Carolina Cup Cat V race before? This will be my first go at it and I am wondering what to expect. Thx!
ebikeva
08-29-05, 04:38 PM
I am in the same boat. No idea what to expect. It is kind of a weird short race. The only other one I have done was long so this should be new. I probably know some people who have done it so I should ask about how to approach it.
mermer
08-29-05, 05:18 PM
I am in the same boat. No idea what to expect. It is kind of a weird short race. The only other one I have done was long so this should be new. I probably know some people who have done it so I should ask about how to approach it.
Keep me posted..........
Keep me posted..........
sjjone
08-29-05, 07:59 PM
I'm planning on it...if I feel good after the Cat 4 I'll do the open too since they're both so short.
The 10 hour round trip sucks, but I'm rolling it in with some archival research for which I have grant money, so I'm not paying for the gas at least.
The 10 hour round trip sucks, but I'm rolling it in with some archival research for which I have grant money, so I'm not paying for the gas at least.
jfmckenna
08-30-05, 07:06 AM
I am in the same boat. No idea what to expect. It is kind of a weird short race. The only other one I have done was long so this should be new. I probably know some people who have done it so I should ask about how to approach it.
I think its best to approach it like this: whistle blows, attack and pedal as hard as you can for 12.8 miles :D
I think its best to approach it like this: whistle blows, attack and pedal as hard as you can for 12.8 miles :D
Jake B
08-31-05, 06:56 PM
I would like to race in the Junior 10-14 class, but dont know how ready I am. I dont have clipless pedals or anything-just cages. Should I enter anyway and see how I do?
Thanks,
Jake
Thanks,
Jake
jfmckenna
09-01-05, 06:35 AM
Jake B
Yes enter and see how you do. You got nothing to loose. Believe me even if you come in last place it will be fun.
Yes enter and see how you do. You got nothing to loose. Believe me even if you come in last place it will be fun.
csetchel
09-01-05, 02:56 PM
I want to do it but I have never done a race before. Im am 17, so should I do the junior rae or the cat 5? Which one will i be most likely to keep up with if this is my first?
***Butch***
09-01-05, 07:57 PM
I'm signed up for all three races that weekend. Looking forward to killing you Cat 4 bastards.
jfmckenna
09-02-05, 07:53 AM
I just might have to come down there now Butch :D
btw what are the 3 races? I am clueless as to what is going on down there still.
there is a Friday night crit? and then I guess one on Saturday? and then carolina cup? Is there a better web site for all these races. Are they on bikereg? Thanks
btw what are the 3 races? I am clueless as to what is going on down there still.
there is a Friday night crit? and then I guess one on Saturday? and then carolina cup? Is there a better web site for all these races. Are they on bikereg? Thanks
ebikeva
09-02-05, 12:21 PM
The Carolina Cup registration is on Active.com http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1247484
Fourth street Crit in Winston Salem on Fri
Tour of the Oaks (or Elms) Crit in Elon on Sat
Carolina Cup road race (sort of) in Greensboro on Sun
Is that confusing enough?
Fourth street Crit in Winston Salem on Fri
Tour of the Oaks (or Elms) Crit in Elon on Sat
Carolina Cup road race (sort of) in Greensboro on Sun
Is that confusing enough?
dereknc
09-04-05, 08:06 AM
After looking at the description it seems the Carolina Cup road race is more of a criterium. It is held in a park on a short loop. Maybe I'll make it up there as a spectactor one of these days.
Jake B
09-05-05, 03:27 PM
I went and rode the course today...did 14 laps(even though my race will only be 5). I was a pretty fast course...no real climbs or anything, but some nice downhills and flats. I am looking forward to the race...gonna buy my liscense online tomorrow.
See you there,
Jake
See you there,
Jake