Equal parts rural alley cat, team time trial and randonnee, the inaugural event tasks teams of 3 riders with linking up multiple checkpoint controls over a 100km+ route.
$5.00/ rider entry fee
10am start
9:30am registration
Gyro Park in Cadboro Bay, Victoria
Teams
Teams
of 3. All riders in a team must hit every checkpoint together. Finish as a
team. If all 3 team members complete the race on single speed/ fixed, they
finish in a separate category. Pre-register at parker.bloom@gmail.com, or at 9:15
day-of.
Route
The
checkpoints will remain unspecified until registration on the day of the event.
Riders will be handed a manifest outlining the checkpoints’ locations, as well
as the order they must be completed in.
Expect
to rider over 100km. With hills.
Checkpoints
There
will be manned checkpoints signing teams in as they pass through.
Feed
stations will be provided, with opportunity to get (free) food and water.
Equipment
Road bikes are highly
recommended. As is lots of water, and a stash of food. There will be some
nutrition freely available at various checkpoints.
n.b. Fixed riders & mixed teams are highly encouraged. There will be a separate category for teams with 1 or more fixed riders.
n.b. Fixed riders & mixed teams are highly encouraged. There will be a separate category for teams with 1 or more fixed riders.
All that GranFondo training will go to good use! I'll have my new frame by then.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to it! Is there a tandem category? My trusty randoneering tandem has been waiting for such an event for a while. jay is dusting off the Burberry picnic kit, and the matching sixpense hats are at the cleaners.
ReplyDeleteI'll be working at the bulk food store (For Good Measure) right by Gyro Park on Sunday morning. We open at 9 if anyone needs some snacks for the race.
ReplyDeleteI wanna ride, but need to hook up with a team... I like long pulls at the front :)
ReplyDeleteThe Fixed and the Furious: Colin, Halldor and Brandon
ReplyDeleteOi - i thought i was the furious one around here? =P
ReplyDeleteim gonna ride my bmx
ReplyDeleteFixed and Furious is going down. Freewheeling and Flatulent is going to blow you away! Andy, Dan, G-off & Malcolm - We have so much power we couldn't stop at 3.
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty tough talk for a guy who can't keep the head tube attached to his bike...
ReplyDeleteBrandon - Looks like you have tweaked some interest from the Tri-Geek community - a number of Human Powered Racing team mates have indicated that they are interested in forming a team or two. Hope to see you at the start line on Sunday....
ReplyDeleteDavid C. (aka Gillian's Dad)
We are looking for a third rider for our team, if any ides or interested riders please e-mail blondeironchic@yahoo.ca Thanks, Rhonda
ReplyDeleteIt looks like there are several incomplete teams still; just show up Sunday morning and we will be sure to get everyone racing!
ReplyDeleteThis is gonna be a blast!
Exquisite times were had, I daresay. Hark, what happened to James?
ReplyDeleteBummed I had to jam out at the last minute, my apologies to Dan and Andy! Really wish I could have ridden today, I'm looking forward to a recap!!
ReplyDeleteIt was a blast, thanks so much, Team Fenders rules! =P
ReplyDeleteParker, great job on the race, checkpoints, fixed & freewheel course, & weather! Dean Park who knew? Checkpoint volunteer - Thank you!
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