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The 10th place was actually a 1st place. I was relegated for being an "obstruction" after the finish line.
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Originally Posted by Cypress
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Please explain why you are not a sandbagger. I'm sure no one would admit to sandbagging so I want to hear the reason. Two 1st place postings is 20 points - enough to move up. Do you still have to get the 10 mass starts even with that many high placings?
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Originally Posted by asherlighn
An obstruction?
I slowed down 50m after the finish (the race is over) and two guys sprinting for 8th almost ran into me. No crash. One rider messed up his front wheel when he ran into the other rider. I was blamed by our wonderful USCF rep and NOT the riders involved. Relegated to the back of the finishing group.
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Originally Posted by Doggus
Please explain why you are not a sandbagger. I'm sure no one would admit to sandbagging so I want to hear the reason. Two 1st place postings in 4/5 is 20 points - enough to move up.
Our USCF rep is kind of a jackass. I asked for an upgrade after every win. After winning State I asked for an upgrade and was denied on the spot, he statied I needed "a few more races". Two days later, I get an e-mail saying that I've been given a MANDATORY upgrade.
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Won a 4/5 race early in the season while racing as a 5. 3rd at Rock Hill cat 4 crit. 2nd at Meadowmont cat 4 crit. 3rd last week at Dixie Classic combined 3/4 race. Also several 4th or 5th place finishes, but those don't meet your criteria.
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Originally Posted by Cypress
The 10th place was actually a 1st place. I was relegated for being an "obstruction" after the finish line.
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I won a few races back in the "old days" (cat 3), but we didn't get to stand on podiums. We just went over to some guy by the registration tent and got handed our winnings ....... $30 or so ....
I'm an old fart now, started riding again after 15 years off , and struggling in the 4s.
I'm an old fart now, started riding again after 15 years off , and struggling in the 4s.
