Originally Posted by
hamster
Says 15 seconds here:
http://www.indianasportscorp.org/Ind...%285-27%29.pdf
Last year's median finishing time was 19 minutes, so, either traffic lights slow down people considerably, or the typical participant is not exactly an elite racer.
The biggest positive sign is that they held this event more than once previously, apparently in the same location (but maybe not in the rain), so they should sorta know what to expect and things shouldn't be totally out of hand.
That certainly could be correct. But the more in depth cycling rules
http://www.indianasportscorp.org/Ind...n-2014-PDF.pdf say 30 seconds.
I agree with you on the rest except the traffic light part. The OP didn't specifically say that lights (or stop signs) significantly interfere with the course even though it is being assumed. I would like to know before just assuming this is a ****t event.
As you pointed out, they have done this before. The communities that allow racing in my area are typically not fond of unsafe events and poor management and insurance for an event of this size and prominence would be major concern, too.