Best race of my life unitill USAT got done with me...

the bear - 2010-09-06 7:09 AM You're lucky he doesn't tack on two more minutes for spelling violations.

the bear - 2010-09-05 5:09 PM You're lucky he doesn't tack on two more minutes for spelling violations.

AndrewMT - 2010-09-05 5:20 PM



Post of the year!

PennState - 2010-09-06 7:28 AM



Hooked on phonics?

garyconner - 2010-09-05 5:53 PM

OK, I did the City of Lenior Tri on Sat.  I finished 14th overall and 1st in my age group...  When I finished the race the USAT official adv me that I got 2 pen points for position. (loss of 2 min on overall time)  This pushed me to  20th over all and second in my age group.  o well i still qual for nationals.  Has this happend to anyone else?   

Postion is when you don't pass the guy in front of you  within the 15 seconds alotted.  Hay we were talking.  There was no one behind us, so we were not blocking...

AndrewMT - 2010-09-05 3:20 PM

Post of the year!

PennState - 2010-09-06 8:28 AM

Hooked on phonics fawniks?

Oldteen - 2010-09-06 9:11 AM
I'll admit that riders talking 2 abreast is common in local tris. No harm-no foul for BOP (unless a safety issue), but they seem to call stuff closer FOP.  Consider it a learning experience for Nationals.

rventuri - 2010-09-06 1:15 PM Can't say I agree with this. I think the rules should be applied the same whether front of pack or back of pack. I can't tell you how many times in small local races (especially two loop courses) I have encountered groups of five or six competitors riding together in group just chatting away. This becomes a safety hazard because it is difficult to pass them safely as they are often riding two or three abreast across the road and not paying attention. The time to chat with friends is after the race. Personally, I tend to race sprints all out, so talking to others on the course isn't an option. I know some people just participate for fun, but it is still a competition with rules, and everyone should know and follow those rules whether they expect to win their age group or finish DFL. I was in the race the OP refers to, and finished 13th. I personally didn't see any blatant rules violations during the race, but I did notice that the official handed out quite a few penalties for a small race which I thought was unusual. I don't have a problem with that at all ... just an observation. http://www.setupevents.com/files/LenoirUSAT.pdf

rventuri - 2010-09-06 1:15 PM Can't say I agree with this. I think the rules should be applied the same whether front of pack or back of pack. I can't tell you how many times in small local races (especially two loop courses) I have encountered groups of five or six competitors riding together in group just chatting away. This becomes a safety hazard because it is difficult to pass them safely as they are often riding two or three abreast across the road and not paying attention. The time to chat with friends is after the race. Personally, I tend to race sprints all out, so talking to others on the course isn't an option. I know some people just participate for fun, but it is still a competition with rules, and everyone should know and follow those rules whether they expect to win their age group or finish DFL. I was in the race the OP refers to, and finished 13th. I personally didn't see any blatant rules violations during the race, but I did notice that the official handed out quite a few penalties for a small race which I thought was unusual. I don't have a problem with that at all ... just an observation. http://www.setupevents.com/files/LenoirUSAT.pdf

Can't say I agree with this. I think the rules should be applied the same whether front of pack or back of pack.