Mike
Maximum Pace
- Sep 24, 2007
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Due to the lack of interest in my TCC stage race I have tweaked things a bit to make it shorter and more of a social outing. Hopefully this will attract more participantsray:
Date: Saturday, September 8th at 9am
Meeting place: The Big Chilli (Junction of R517/R518)
Course: A 77km loop known as The Tour de Christoph
http://www.mapmyfitness.com/routes/view/118862133
The Objective
To have 3 sprints with riders vying for these nice Avatars and a hill climb handicap race giving every one a chance of victory! A ride for all
The Plan
After meeting up at the Big Chilli, Tom will roll off and be waiting for us at the first sprint point (Anyone wishing to join him is more than welcome to). It will be a social ride until the 15km point from where the first sprint jostling can begin. At the end of each sprint I'll write the top 5 places into my notebook while everyone is recovering. This will give us all time to regroup and then saddle up for the next sprint. All 3 sprints are in different places, marked with a checkered flag on the map. The green arrows are the points at which jostling can begin. After the three sprints are done we'll head to a convenience store for a quick lunch (35km point on the map). From there it's to the starting point for the hill climb, and riders will be given time handicaps and start in that order. The first over the top will be the winner and then it's back to a social ride for the next 30km or so.
The Sprints:
#1 Marked on the map from 15km - 18.5km.
Once we cross the 15km point I'll call game on and riders can start doing turns or attack if you like! The finish line is at the end of a long straight under the Digital Weather Sign. Tom will be there to help with counting positions over the line. Here's a photo to help:
Points for this sprint:
1st - 10 points
2nd - 8points
3rd - 7 points
4th -6 points
5th -5 points
#2 Marked on the map from 19.5 - 22km
This is an intermediate sprint due to the small climb up to it (around 4-5%), and a good place for sneaky attacks from climbers! If the sprinters work together though I think they can limit their losses. Because of the climb I don't expect a bunch sprint so the finish line is the white sign on the left, just before the tunnel but let's assemble at the exit so just keep on rolling through:
Intermediate sprint so half points, sorry cheeky climbers
1st - 5 points
2nd - 4 points
3rd - 3 points
4th - 2 points
5th - 1 point
#3 Marked on the map from 26km - 29km
After a refreshing descent we'll gather as a bunch again so if you're out in front please just spin a bit and allow the group to reform. Once again I'll call game on and attacks welcome! The finish line is on a nice straight with a retirement home on the right. Tom will be waiting there again cheering us on. Here's a photo:
Points for this sprint:
1st - 10 points
2nd - 8points
3rd - 7 points
4th -6 points
5th -5 points
I'll take the final points down but won't reveal the winners until the finish of the ride. From here we'll head to a convenience store for refreshments.
The Handicap Hill Climb
This is marked on the map from 36.5km - 46.2km and ends at the tunnel entrance at the top of the climb. There's a nice spot at the start line to gather and send riders off. It's about 10km at an average gradient of around 4-5%, with a few steepish sections in it. They have felled quite a few trees on some of the corners so there are now some nice views to be had. It took me about 35 minutes last weekend at a moderate pace. There won't be any avatars up for grabs for this one, it's just purely for fun. However please bring your competitive spirit!
I'd like to use a handicap time system so it depends on riders abilities. Try to find a time for a 10km climb you've done recently with about the same gradient. If you can't find one of that length 5km should do the trick... I don't want to make it complicated, so just give me an estimate by Private Message. If Clay turns up some of the slower riders may get a 15 minute head start
Again, this is just for fun, so please don't take it too seriously!
The Ride Home
Once over the final climb we'll ride at a moderate/social pace to the finish point and gather at the 7-11 on the right hand side of R413 as the Daily Mart at the finish point has now gone! The 7-11 is at the 74km mark. Here we'll grab refreshments and announce the days winners for both the sprint and handicap race. How about a free ice cream for the top 3 of each race?
I've designed this course to make it fun for everyone and I hope this will encourage more riders to come out and join in the fun! I often hear complaints about how TCC races are too fast, too hard and too long for slower riders. This is YOUR chance to shine Please write your name below if you'd like to attend! I hope to see you there
Date: Saturday, September 8th at 9am
Meeting place: The Big Chilli (Junction of R517/R518)
Course: A 77km loop known as The Tour de Christoph
http://www.mapmyfitness.com/routes/view/118862133
The Objective
To have 3 sprints with riders vying for these nice Avatars and a hill climb handicap race giving every one a chance of victory! A ride for all
The Plan
After meeting up at the Big Chilli, Tom will roll off and be waiting for us at the first sprint point (Anyone wishing to join him is more than welcome to). It will be a social ride until the 15km point from where the first sprint jostling can begin. At the end of each sprint I'll write the top 5 places into my notebook while everyone is recovering. This will give us all time to regroup and then saddle up for the next sprint. All 3 sprints are in different places, marked with a checkered flag on the map. The green arrows are the points at which jostling can begin. After the three sprints are done we'll head to a convenience store for a quick lunch (35km point on the map). From there it's to the starting point for the hill climb, and riders will be given time handicaps and start in that order. The first over the top will be the winner and then it's back to a social ride for the next 30km or so.
The Sprints:
#1 Marked on the map from 15km - 18.5km.
Once we cross the 15km point I'll call game on and riders can start doing turns or attack if you like! The finish line is at the end of a long straight under the Digital Weather Sign. Tom will be there to help with counting positions over the line. Here's a photo to help:
Points for this sprint:
1st - 10 points
2nd - 8points
3rd - 7 points
4th -6 points
5th -5 points
#2 Marked on the map from 19.5 - 22km
This is an intermediate sprint due to the small climb up to it (around 4-5%), and a good place for sneaky attacks from climbers! If the sprinters work together though I think they can limit their losses. Because of the climb I don't expect a bunch sprint so the finish line is the white sign on the left, just before the tunnel but let's assemble at the exit so just keep on rolling through:
Intermediate sprint so half points, sorry cheeky climbers
1st - 5 points
2nd - 4 points
3rd - 3 points
4th - 2 points
5th - 1 point
#3 Marked on the map from 26km - 29km
After a refreshing descent we'll gather as a bunch again so if you're out in front please just spin a bit and allow the group to reform. Once again I'll call game on and attacks welcome! The finish line is on a nice straight with a retirement home on the right. Tom will be waiting there again cheering us on. Here's a photo:
Points for this sprint:
1st - 10 points
2nd - 8points
3rd - 7 points
4th -6 points
5th -5 points
I'll take the final points down but won't reveal the winners until the finish of the ride. From here we'll head to a convenience store for refreshments.
The Handicap Hill Climb
This is marked on the map from 36.5km - 46.2km and ends at the tunnel entrance at the top of the climb. There's a nice spot at the start line to gather and send riders off. It's about 10km at an average gradient of around 4-5%, with a few steepish sections in it. They have felled quite a few trees on some of the corners so there are now some nice views to be had. It took me about 35 minutes last weekend at a moderate pace. There won't be any avatars up for grabs for this one, it's just purely for fun. However please bring your competitive spirit!
I'd like to use a handicap time system so it depends on riders abilities. Try to find a time for a 10km climb you've done recently with about the same gradient. If you can't find one of that length 5km should do the trick... I don't want to make it complicated, so just give me an estimate by Private Message. If Clay turns up some of the slower riders may get a 15 minute head start
Again, this is just for fun, so please don't take it too seriously!
The Ride Home
Once over the final climb we'll ride at a moderate/social pace to the finish point and gather at the 7-11 on the right hand side of R413 as the Daily Mart at the finish point has now gone! The 7-11 is at the 74km mark. Here we'll grab refreshments and announce the days winners for both the sprint and handicap race. How about a free ice cream for the top 3 of each race?
I've designed this course to make it fun for everyone and I hope this will encourage more riders to come out and join in the fun! I often hear complaints about how TCC races are too fast, too hard and too long for slower riders. This is YOUR chance to shine Please write your name below if you'd like to attend! I hope to see you there