| Subject: | RE: Ca(t) V race rules? |
| Date: | 02/28/2001 12:33 AM |
| From: | Jerry Powell |
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Mike, it sounds like a solution looking for a problem. Race organizers seem pretty competent to come up with rewards that are appropriate for the event. That prizes sometimes exceed expectations isn't necessarily a bad thing. That a big prize list isn't necessary for a successful race was demonstrated by the two races held so far this year (little or no prize list, great turnout). I personally would like to see more ribbons and trophys, but heck, what do I know. Jerry At 10:08 PM -0800 2/27/01, mmur-@teleport.com wrote: OBRA does not have a similar rule limiting prizes for Cat 5. I personally would be in favor of a rule that limited Cat 4/5 races to medals, ribbons, etc. (items of minimal economic value), Cat 3 races limited to merchandise and Pro/Cat 1/2 races may receive cash. The race designation would be by the fastest category in the race, e.g. riders in a Cat 2/3 could win cash. What does everyone else think? Mike Murray -----Original Message----- From: Pete Beall [mailto:peteb-@home.com] Sent: Monday, February 26, 2001 16:18 PM To: ob-@topica.com Subject: [OBRA Chat] Car V race rules? One reason for having a combined IV/V field in a USCF race is rule 1F5(a) that prohibits any prize of commercial value being awarded to a cat V race. What's the OBRA take on this rule? Pete Beall http://www.members.home.net/petebeall/switch.html ----- Original Message ----- From: <mmur-@teleport.com> To: <ob-@topica.com> Sent: Monday, February 26, 2001 12:25 PM Subject: RE: [OBRA Chat] Giving cat 3's a choice ... As to the idea making life for new riders (Cat 5) easier, I am in full agreement. Last year when I asked people about what kept them from going to more events I received several comments from people that went to their first race, generally a 4/5 field, and got blown out the back in short order. They then concluded that they were not fit enough to be bike racers and didn't come back. Usually I get blown out fairly quickly the first few races of the year too but I have been doing this long enough to know that eventually I will be going OK later in the season. Beginning riders do not have the benefit of that experience. I think if we want the sport to grow it is essential that organizers try to offer some field that will be accessible to the beginning racer. Let's have some more Cat 5 only and Cat 4 women races. Mike Murray -- |
