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Race Reports for Whistlestop Duathlon - Standard Course

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Race rating (2)
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  • Organised?No
  • Events on time?No

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Bad
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: Overall I have to say that this was the worse race I have ever particpated in. I have several reason for this. #1 Bike Course. Terrible. I think the idea of a race in downtown Birmingham sounds nice on paper but in my opinion it was a train wreck. The turns, the rough and broken pavement, and the 90 degree turn at the bottom of a 25+ mph downhill with cracked pavement and gravel, made for the WORST bike course I have ever raced on. The run courses were not an issue. #2 Post Race. Initially the results were posted and I was listed as 3rd AG. At the awards ceremony that was given to someone else... but the official results have been changed back and I'm listed as third place....WTF... Is it a big deal?….yes, especially after the cost of races and the amount of time we invest. Allowing only one trip through the post race food line I also thought was pretty damn cheap especially when I see race volunteers moving in and out freely with plates of pizza and sodas. #3. Volunteers.
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Race rating (4)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Too easy

  • Comments: I will probably not do this one again. The road course was way too rough. However, the hospitality and organization of Team Magic will keep me going to their races.
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