What else is happening this weekend that has taken all the Cat 3 racers from racing? I have always thought that a Cat 3 only category was a good thing. It seems like a rarity these days but, I have always said that was one category I would ensure I would include on the races I promoted.
That will probably change. The first race of the year other than the training races are happening this weekend. We currently have 10 racers registered for the Cat 3 race. 5 of them are from my team that I put in. Unfortunetly what this does is show other promoters throughout the rest of the season not to hold a Cat 3 only race. So for any Cat 3 racer with ambition to upgrade, you need to already be good enough to beat the Cat 2 and 1s to earn those points. Plus it will allow BAR competitions to be won by the time trialist since that is where the majority of the points will come from.
I know I sound bitter, but I'm just a little disappointed. I love to race Cat 3 races.
What's the reason? Any ideas?
3 comments:
Joshua -
I wonder if you just might be suffering from scheduling. Just off the top of my head I know that a significant number of riders from Kelly Benefits, Coppi, Latitude, Bike Rack and NCVC are doing training camp type stuff this weekend. They all have to ride like 80 miles against Harley in 2 weeks at Jeff Cup, after all.
The field I'm most excited about at Lost River is the 3 race. It ought to be really interesting.
Good luck with the race and thanks for promoting. It's a time suck.
Dave
Joshua,
If the forecast was calling for 70-80 degrees and sunshine then the fields would be full. I would not compare to Sunday's TT either, as those type of races attract older and the more recreational riders. And to think one could probaly win the BAR on TT alone :(
Really? Everyone is at training camp this weekend? Then I'm a lock for a top 20 in the B race at Trade Zone. A LOCK, I tell you.
Joshua, I wish I could get down there on Saturday. I hope you get a good turnout.
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