Lithuania
03-30-07, 06:28 PM
Missed out on registering for for two events because of this. this sucks.
Road Bike Racing - fields fill up fast in the DC area
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DrPete
03-30-07, 07:55 PM
Keep an eye on the D20 listserv... the organizers give a heads-up a few days before the races open on bikereg. We have a couple self-appointed folks on the team who forward it on to our team's yahoo group too.
You're right, though-- I signed up for BikeJam last night and 10 minutes after it opened there were 49 riders signed up. It's crazy.
You're right, though-- I signed up for BikeJam last night and 10 minutes after it opened there were 49 riders signed up. It's crazy.
SaddleBags
03-31-07, 04:14 PM
C'mon down to the beach Riskus. Plenty of races in the VA Beach (D42) area that rarely fill up fast.
timmhaan
03-31-07, 04:25 PM
same with some of the races around here as well. i think bear mountain sold out in about 11 mintues. i also wanted to do a crit called grant's tomb in manhattan but it was sold out when i realized registration was open. that race ended up being cancelled due to snow...but still.
TheKillerPenguin
03-31-07, 04:40 PM
^ I saw that when I was registering! I couldn't believe that the 4's were maxed out that quick.
But do not worry, there is hope. This happened last spring and last fall as well, and it seems like at least half the field doesn't show up. I assume team leaders register their whole teams just in case they decide to show up. Can probably still snag a spot if you talk with the promoter.
But do not worry, there is hope. This happened last spring and last fall as well, and it seems like at least half the field doesn't show up. I assume team leaders register their whole teams just in case they decide to show up. Can probably still snag a spot if you talk with the promoter.
Lithuania
03-31-07, 04:45 PM
im going to philly to do a race in place of one of the ones im missing and I have been eyeing those races down south
SaddleBags
03-31-07, 04:55 PM
Closer to home is Richmond. There's a race series that the Richmond sprint club puts on.
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?EventID=4257
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?EventID=4257
Lithuania
03-31-07, 04:56 PM
that race is on a round track right? If so I looked into it and I am not sure its my thing.
SaddleBags
03-31-07, 06:35 PM
Yeah. .33 miles around a track. It gets dizzy sometimes but it's a fast race because there's no corners - think big fast group ride.
Lithuania
03-31-07, 06:37 PM
sounds like a crash fest, no?
SaddleBags
03-31-07, 08:32 PM
No, the track is wide enough - there's some rubbin' elbows at times but you can pick your space. I've seen it run 4-5 wide without problems.
Check this race out - it's about 2 hours from N. VA (Harrisonburg). It's part of the Tour of VA:
http://www.tourofvirginia.com/crit.php
Check this race out - it's about 2 hours from N. VA (Harrisonburg). It's part of the Tour of VA:
http://www.tourofvirginia.com/crit.php
Lithuania
03-31-07, 09:01 PM
i might have to check out that track race. its probably a good way to work on sprints. I assume its always pack sprint finishes?
the other race looks cool too but that weekend is off limits for me since its the wifes birthday
the other race looks cool too but that weekend is off limits for me since its the wifes birthday