This was the most unique Crit I have ever been a part of.
We have had Super D,
we have done Pseudo D,
we have done TT,
we have done lots of Mass start.....but never have I been a part of a course with multiple ability level routes and shortcuts on it for the differing categories....a form of a handicapped event....as a mass start.......
We managed to set up a course where it was a common loop with off shoots (or shortcuts) to change the length and technical aspects of the course...
The loops were approx.
Beginner 1.5 miles
Sport 2.0 miles
Expert 2.5 Miles.
The Beginner loop had a few small technical sections, a solid climb, and a smoother descent.
Sport had a couple of technical descents and rock gardens on it.
The Expert loop had an additional climb and a loose downhill that was not on the other courses.
What made this super cool was that as you left the main course onto your own "ability level course" you would be riding with certain beginner or sport riders, and when you came back onto the main course again, the same Sport and Beginner riders that you were riding with before would be with you again. It made for passing the same racers 4 or more times in a 3 lap event.
Placings were as follows....I think.
Some of these may be way off....In fact Alec may have won.....or maybe Esther.....who knows really.
Good thing there was no money on this one.
(e)=expert course
(s)= sport course
(b)= beginner course
1st- Shawn (e)
2nd Kyle (e)
3rd Cyrus (s)
4th Dan (s)
5th Dave T. (e)
6th Alec (s)
7th Jason (s)
8th Kevin (e)
9th Carrey (b)
10th Denelle (s)
11th Jesse (s)
12th Nolan (s)
13th Michele (s)
14th John (e)
15th Dave W. (e)
DNF Jeremy (e) Flatted twice.
Somehow I did not get a placing for Esther....but I think she did like 6 laps instead of 3.....not sure.
Awesome time everyone, Look forward to running this course again in the future.
-Shawn
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