It was a busy weekend of racing for glory and cash prizes, so let decipher the results and see who has earned the praise of the internet.
At Saturday’s Lucarelli & Castaldi Cup Race, Paul Burrowes of WS United won the cat 1/2/3 race. Lorenzo Brown of Major Taylor won the cat 4 race, and Paul White of the CRCA won the cat 5 race. Results are here. Photos are here.
Quabbin (a town that really sounds like an urban dictionary entry) happened, but there’s no record of it internet-ically. If you won, please gloat about it below.
The Spring Series came to an end and still remains as the Bermuda Triangle of bike results, maybe Twitter can help.
In Marlton on Saturday, Zach Koop of Blue Ribbon-Translations.com won the cat 1/2/3 race. Victoria Hanks of Peanut Butter & Co. Human Zoom won the women’s cat 1/2/3/4 race. John Durso of Colavita won the master 35+ race. Gary Steinberg of Brauer / Mick Management / Global Locate won the 45+ race. Michael Zak of Team Cosmic won the cat 3 race. Thomas Detwiler of QCW won the car 3/4 race. Eric Goncalves of Caffeinated Cyclist Racing P/B Dental Assoc at Pitman won the cat 5 race. Results are here.
first?
as it began, so spring series ended….with a pile of cat 5’s in the road.
What happened? Hopefully it was not as bad as the first race this year…
Quabbin, though a very scenic area and great course, was a poorly run and planned race. The day started with the neutral vehicles going off with the wrong fields, leaving the women’s field and the 5’s unsupported. I had an unrepairable blowout at mile 5 only to float back in the pack expecting to be met by the promised support, instead was met by a empty road and a phone call with a race promoter who was already aware of the issue, failed to rectify it in time, and had no solution. Headed out to mile 40 to watch the action as the fields passed, only to be met by a relatively unmarked 90 degree corner with riders blowing straight through it in the wrong direction, spent some time signaling riders up the road a bit and never saw any signs of a marshal (only a local police officer who was focused solely on the automobile traffic). At the finish, the staff had no idea who was in what field and was having obvious difficulty keeping track of the finishers.
Lots of strong riders out there from what I could see and some impressive efforts. It’s too bad a race with such potential is run by an absolute whirlwind of screw-ups. I’m no longer surprised by the race’s lack of affiliation with USACycling. I’m sure not everyone shared this experience, and congrats to everyone that had a great day!
Sorry GMatous that you got a flat in your race. Being a Cat 5 I can see you realy do not know what happen at this race. You only see what you want to see. We had close to 700 racers raced. We had a wheel support for the women. They where not going to stop for you due to they had wheels for the women. We did have a wheel car for the cat 5 beause it went with another group. We had broom cars picking up anybody that needed to get back. If you could not have seen the 4′ x 4′ signs on the right before every turn and some turns and 3 of those signs. If you had listen to the speach about every time you see a cop turn right. you and everybody that you said made a wrong turn would of stay on course. About the finish line results. every pack but the 40+ 4/5 and Cat 5 where done in about 5 minutes and posted. the reason why the cat 5 took a little longer was they mixed in with the 40+ 4/5. it took 15 minutes to get through all of those riders. The 40+ 4/5 where neutralize on the road because the cat 5 caught them. then afetr a while the 40+ 4/5 caught the cat 5 and mixed in. That is why it took a little more time to get the results out.
You are the first person that is complaining about this race. I can not wait until you have more races under your belt to then judge this race agaisnt the USAC race. I try to make you right by giving your entry back. did not have to do that. some races do not even have wheel support. Once again I am sorry you flatted but do not take it out on the race. by posting this type of post. know all the facts please.
Jeff is that you?
The 20th Annual Tuesday Night Race Series at Floyd Bennett Field starts tomorrow, May 1.
For complete race info go to:
http://spasport.com/2012fbf.htm
Charlie Issendorf
Race Director
Kissena Cycling Club
brilliant.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHkOIFyC26E&feature=player_embedded#
No problem in the 40+. started on time, neutral wheel support, neutral accelerade in the feed zone, great course. Have done it three years now and think it is a well run race that offers placings that run 15 deep and attracts a lot of strong riders.
@ GMatous.
You have to understand that road races are expenisve to put on and are logistical nightmares. Sometimes races just don’t go your way. I did a race earlier this year in which I thought we had 1 more lap to go. I rolled in around 10th thinking I was in perfect position for the next lap. Stuff happens, get over it and come back again next week.
“Being a Cat 5 I can see you realy do not know what happen at this race.”
Right, because as a Cat 5 I’m automatically an idiot? Because I don’t train hard, immerse myself in cycling, respect the sport and effort it takes to be successful, and work every single day to improve my fitness and experience levels so I can (and will) move into more elite racing categories?
I disclosure, yes I did receive my entry fee back. Nice gesture but I drove 7 hours round trip to race 6 effectively neutral miles. The reality is that the issue could have been prevented. Your comment proves exactly why it wasn’t corrected – because it was “just the cat 5s” and you didn’t give a shit.
Pro-3 Race went off without a hitch. Good race.
@GNatous, as a Cat5 you are not immediately knighted an idiot, but you are inexperienced. You have a right to express your concerns, but your statement that Quabbin was a “poorly planned and run race” is a joke. You have no clue what a poorly planned and run race is. No clue. But to jump on NYV and trash this race because you felt wronged, that makes you an idiot. Try working on a race committee for a road race first. Try and understand what goes on behind the scenes before making a fool of yourself. HTFU, STFU, earn some respect before shooting off your mouth.
You guys may want to glance at this, then try to make your point. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fallacies
with Quabbin is that the race director thinks 60 miles is long enough for a pro 1/2 road race. Bring back the 120 mi race.
I clearly stated – “I’m sure not everyone had this experience” And maybe should I choose to race again next year and give it a shot the circumstances will be different. Completely understand the complexities associated with executing a large event.
I also clearly stated my experience. And yes as a new racer by no means am I an expert on race planning, but I do have some expectations when I attend an event of any kind.
I’m typically a very polite person, but while we are on the acronym game – “SMFD”
Good day.
Great race for many reasons, the course, well organized, good prizes, quality fields, etc.
I think we all assume the support at local races should be like the PRO races we see on TV. The sad truth is if you flat in any local race in NE or Mid-Atlantic chances are your day is over. If you get a wheel you are very very lucky since 1 car supporting 100 riders is better than nothing but cannot be everywhere (supposed to follow break?). Plus, no caravan to bring you back to the field so unlikely you will get back to bunch on your own even if you get a wheel.
I use more durable tires now than in the past for the above reasons.
Fun time at the Quabbin Road Race!! Some photos of the day … and photos of the preliminary results …
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150684997877191.394218.571342190&type=3
Who’s responsibility is it to make sure a wheel support car goes with the field it’s supposed to be supporting and not with another field?
Put yourself in GMatous shoes: He is upset because he signed up for a race where the promoter said there would be wheel support, and he needed it but it wasn’t there. The fact he’s a Cat 5 is irrelevant.
As a promoter you put alot into making the race happen, but on the flip side racers look forward to and prepare for your race, drive several hours to get to it, spend good money on gas & hotels & registration, and then not getting what the promoter advertises is frustrating. Perhaps you’d consider giving GMatous a refund since you didn’t live up to your full part of the deal?
Hey Old Man and Complaining cat 5 guy
Awwwwwwww, shut up. There was Wheel Support. Maybe it was slower than wanted and spread too thin, but Wheel Support was there.
If you didn’t like it, don’t go back. Any problems you experienced were definitely the race and promoter’s fault.
Not yours. Your expectations for a well-run bike race are right-on. It was their fault. You’re victims.
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaah.
GMatous, the RD was not saying that you’re an idiot because you’re a Cat 5, he was simply saying that as a new racer you will come to find that even at USAC races, situations such as these will occur. Your experience has nothing to do with the fact that it isn’t a USAC race, that’s all insurance-based preferences. These are things you will come to find out as your season progresses, and you learn more about the sport. If you are on a team, I’m sure your experienced teammates could explain.
Please know that each time you travel far for a race, you are taking a risk as you have no control over what happens. For example, there were men in the Pro/1/2 field at GMSR last year who flatted, didn’t have a flat kit, and had to sit on the side of the road for a very long time for wheel support, and that is a USAC race.
Rule of thumb, from my experience, if you race with clinchers (I don’t know if you did) and you are doing a one-loop road race, put a flat kit in your jersey. I do it all of the time to prevent situations such as yours. I have no solution for you for tubulars only that you need to realize that sometimes “sh**” happens and you’re going to have your good and bad days at races!
Thanks to Mike Norton for a great race! I hope everyone, and more, come back next year!
“Being a Cat 5 I can see you realy do not know what happen at this race.”
next time don’t include Cat5 in your races because our opinion is not important to you at all…
Roger Parmelee won the CAT 4 road race on Saturday,but crashed bad in the crit on the last turn. left in the ambulance. dont know if he was ok or not. im pretty sure he had a concussion or something cause he had know idea where he was. i think some other NYC guys crashed too.
Roger made it out okay thankfully. Corey Morenz from Sixcycle also had a great overall race finishing 3rd in the cat 4 GC. Really great race that I would highly recommend next year.
Unfortunately while I signed up for the race an injury prevented me from going. I’m considering going next year and I’d like to hear more about this lack of marshals on the road. Where there also no lead cars? Turn right every time you see a cop, really? Some of those turns looked to be sharp and near the bottom of extended downhills where speed would have been high. Where the fields really left to read the signs?
I want to see how my friends ended up !
Cat 5 here. Had a great time. Flats stink of course, and its unfortunate the wheel support didn’t work out for our disgruntled fellow racer. Truly that does stink. And I’m sure race organizers will only improve on the situation for the future. I loved (hated) the course. Hard to find a more scenic place to hold a race. Challenging at every turn and provided me with much-needed feedback as to how much work I need to put into my power and climbing in the coming weeks. As much as I suffered on these hills, I will be back next year to improve on my time. Nice work folks!
There was a f-up and the Cat 5 field was left without their promised wheel support. That’s bad, and the promoter needs to make sure that never happens again, and perhaps he should consider giving a refund to those who flatted and were left stranded on the side of the road. Besides that, the race was fine.
Get well soon buddy.
Agree that the wheel support should have been there and that it is the RD’s job to make sure that happens. Putting on races is tough, but that’s no excuse for not delivering. That’s the difference between the races that are “ok” and those that are really well run.
Refunding the entry fee was the right call – while it doesn’t cover the cost of travel and maybe lodging, it’s at least something.
I raced Quabbin and thought it was fine – not the best run race, but well run and no major problems outside of the wheel support in 5s and some turns could have been better marked.
What I never would have done, however, is forward GM’s comment to the entire list of 700+ participants.
I’ve never heard of a race promoter (maybe AVD) who was that concerned about a single comment on one message board. Some people will be unhappy – it’s going to happen – get over it – if you actually put on a good race you don’t need to defend yourself and if you actually put on a poor race, no matter what you say or do, folks will stop showing up.
The RD’s actions in response to GM’s comment make me less likely to attend this race next year than the comment standing alone would have.
Second what Brakepad said.
This isn’t “you get a flat and if we don’t get the wheel van in 30 min then you get a refund”
Even Domino’s Pizza doesn’t do that anymore.
Cat 5 racer, sorry it happened to you. Sometime shit like that happens – Mike Norton is a good promotor who actually care about racers. Suck it up. Move on. Come back stronger next year.
Just Google the name of the top 10 “Cat5” riders…
Real men continue race on flat tire, and then they attack on top of it just to let everyone who’s boss.
Whiny Cat 5 girly man, you are not a real man.
There were 2 racer in handcuffs by the temple after the race on Sunday in Prospect Park, who knows what’s up with that?
they tried to advance in the rec lane
if you keep racing, you’ll find these kinds of things happen and you just have to deal with it.
i was in a race years ago with wheel support. unfortunately, i got a flat. for whatever reason, the wheel van passed me by. i had to hitch hike 30 miles back to the start/finish where i found a couple of other guys who’d had the same experience, and we all were promptly blown off by the promoter when attempting to get a refund.
I rode in Cat 5 division. the race was perfect. if you are not prepared to change a flat if needed, you may want to take up a different sport. flats are part of the deal. ride support non-withstanding, you must be prepared, that is part of the ethos of riding road.
http://velonews.competitor.com/2012/04/rider-diaries/lee-rodgers-diary-tour-of-korea-stage-5-marred-by-multiple-crashes-sketchy-support_215643
GMatous:
I know what you mean I was in this race in France and they let this Press Car pass me and the driver drove me into a barbed wire fence. So get use to it doesn’t get better, you just know better than to expect anything more. This is a sport of tough guys that get back on their bike and finish, knowing shit happens out there. Whining on Monday is for Baseball.
Johnny
NYC Spring Series Race 4/29/12 pro123, cat3/4, masters, and cat5 photos are up.
http://www.oneimagingphotography.com/Cycling/NYC-Spring-Series-Race-42912
the echelon kit in cuffs would make an interesting picture
http://www.oneimagingphotography.com/Cycling/NYC-Spring-Series-Race-42912/Cat-34-NYC-Spring-Series-Race/22712800_7hm6tf#!i=1821259015&k=2FbbB5S
What was the deal with Ricky Lowe getting in a yelling match with a Kissena at Saturday’s race?
Victor, you are an amazing assett to this community. Thanks for the great pix.
You more than make up for the fact that the wheel car passed me when I flatted at my last road race.
Is the Echelon guy the same person who has won numerous 3-4 race including catching the Master’s field on more than one occasion. Also, the same guy who won the P123 race on a solo break? If he’s catching the Master’s field that easily, why is he still in the 3-4s? Maybe they wouldn’t give him his upgrade because the 3-4 races at this time of year only have a few 3s in them.
Looks like Hamburglar lost some weight.
Are you implying he ham-burgled a win?
http://www.oneimagingphotography.com/Cycling/NYC-Spring-Series-Race-42912/Cat-34-NYC-Spring-Series-Race/22712800_7hm6tf#!i=1821259807&k=dQ5W7v7
“Rubble rubble,” said the cyclist as he sprinted away for the win…
I am implying that he is a good rider who should no longer be in the 3-4s, but certainly the 1,2,3s whee he would be competitive. In the begining of the season (2 months ago) I can undertsand his being in the 3-4s, but not at this point.
No, he didn’t hamburgler a win when he caught the Masters those two times and rode them to the finish. I say this because if you’re striong enough to catch the Master’s with only one other breakaway companion and a guy blocking in the field than you deserve to win, hands down.
He’s good enough to compete easily in the 123s. If every 3-4 race is won by him in a solo effort he needs to move up. Are the park races long enough to be counted as a road race in moving from 3-4? Either way I’m willing to be he has enough points for a forced upgrade.
Just speak’n my mind.
Hamburglar rode a good Happy Meal.
I was at the Quabbin Road Race on Saturday and I can report that it was a very well-run race, beautiful weather, and a gorgeous location. Everyone was very friendly, helpful, and accommodating. If there was a problem, it was remedied as best as possible and I, personally, didn’t see an upset racer. With 700+ racers, a couple of complaints seems to be proof of itself that this was a wonderful race.
The problem with the wheel support was an error that was addressed. Racers were picked up if needed and refunds were distributed to the racers who needed that support and didn’t have it. I know it was expected that every pack would have wheel support and it WAS there. The problem was that it went with the wrong pack. The promoter didn’t blatantly leave out wheel support. I think he handled it as perfectly as possible. Once the support ended up with the wrong pack, not much more could be done except exactly what he did – which was sending out the broom cars and providing refunds. He was very apologetic.
In regards to the complaints that this was a poorly-run race, I’d like to point out that the lack of wheel support in one race does not constitute the entire event as being poorly-run. Registration was flawless and easy to get through. I didn’t wait in any lines. The staff was friendly and responsive to my questions. I knew the results of my race as soon as I got to the start. How many races can say that happens? And while the cat 4/5 results took a bit longer, that wasn’t the mistake of the promoter- it was something that happened during the race. Mike Norton adapted very well to the situation and STILL got the results posted in a shorter time than most races get results posted under normal circumstances.
Overall, it was very well run in my opinion and I recommend this race to anyone who enjoys challenging courses and a friendly atmosphere.
I think that Mike Norton is a very passionate promoter who strives to put on the best race possible for racers and while I cannot speak for him, I’m sure his actions in sending the racers this blog was purely based on his love for the sport and his sincere dedication. Also, as a promoter, it is important to show people what kind of race you can provide. While I can understand GM’s frustrations, I can also understand why it would instigate the promoter to defend himself. Without much information on Quabbin to start (as we seen at the top) naturally he will want all racers to have the opportunity to provide insight. I don’t believe it was in an effort to rally against the original post.
When I summited the change of license to NYSBA for JOrge COrdero, they wanted a Cat 5 license. The person eencharged also say that will place him at Cat 4 “To see if he can do masters” I remember Sean Smith been placed at cat 5 and lapping the field. NYSBA needs to revised they policy transfer for foreign licenses, I know a lot of fellows that rather keep they native countries licenses to race. JOrge it is just an example of many. I address this matter to Shawn FArrel and NYSBA and things may change. for now Jorge just got upgraded to cat 3. and our striped(jail-Cebra) kit keeps on winning races.
Mike Norton puts on one of the best road races I have ever done. Low entry fees, good prize money, and better insurance then the USCF offers.
Diplomacy is not one of Mike’s strengths, but racing and putting on a good race is.
GMatous, I was like you too and even complained to a promoter for the yellow line rule because I only raced in Central and Prospect park before hand. One of my first races I broke a spoke off the line when a rider went sideways into my rear wheel and went straight to Lou Malteese and asked for my $3 back. He gave me my $3 and so much shit every time he saw me, and I was a junior. Lou makes Mike Norton look like Oprah.
Hamburglar and his happy meals to Mengoni
This is exactly why there are few road races left. A promotor who an excellent rep gets ripped by someone who needs to voice his opinion publicly. Mike has done a stellar job in the past and will continue to do so hopefully in the future. I’ve attended dozens of his events in the past and have found they’re well run and in with more then generous payouts.
My question to the rider who had a bad day is how many events have you run? Volunteered for? Zero ?! probably.
An event like the Quabbin RR is a huge undertaking and a few mistakes may happen but in general his events go off without a hitch. My personal feeling is the rider who had a bad day and needs to make it public can grow up and realize that something can’t be controlled.
Mike thanks for the work and hopefully this doesn’t keep you from putting on future races.
Anyone who takes comments posted here seriously is retarded
The cops must have grabbed the Hambugler in PP on Sunday.
Also remember that wheel service was contracted out. Sure, the buck stops at the promoter, but once they are hired and the race is underway, there’s not much the promoter can do about it except try and prevent future issues in the post-mortem meeting. Giving refunds is above and beyond.
The upgrade problem is Eric Ragot.
Ragot to Upgrade.
Upgrades come easier if you ride on Kissena
Tour de Ass Munch did too have enough 4’s in the race!
The Tickle Mytits was long enough!!
go frank go, get them upgrade points! screw the field!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5PZfEDnvzM&feature=youtu.be
Cycle hooligans
http://www.bikereg.com/Results/2012/04/28-Quabbin-RR.asp
I think this NYVELOCITY rider seen here:
http://www.joemallis.com/Sports/Road-Cycling-2012/RockLititzCrit/22610808_2F2FL3#!i=1822063002&k=DKNVPHc&lb=1&s=A
is the guy who did this”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5PZfEDnvzM
at the end of the Cat 4 race in Lititz PA on Sunday
I was in the Cat 5 race at Quabbin and also had a flat. It was a bummer but I learned my lesson- bring a flat kit even when there is neutral wheel support.
I rode the whole course totally alone after I got the wheel fixed (thanks to the friendly local riders who lent me a tube!) and I didn’t have any trouble finding my way.
It didn’t even occur to me that I would get my money back so I appreciated Mike doing that.
I hope to do the race again next year and have better luck!
lower category riders need to realize that in amateur RRs wheel support is to get you home. This isn’t a uci pro stage race. You’re not getting a wheel change in 30 secs and bridging back up through the caravan.
Lititz crash on Deadspin:
http://deadspin.com/5906400/sometimes-youre-the-cyclist-and-sometimes-youre-the-pavement-splatter
that’s just retarded
Some of the guys on Kissena – including those who Ragot coaches – have had their own upgrades rejected. He’s a stickler for points and rules. He won’t simply upgrade everyone who wants to upgrade, or everyone who other people want upgraded. Forced upgrades aren’t as easy as you think they are.
I was on Kissena, not a fan of them or Ragot, but this is not a reason to rag on him. He denied me my first upgrade.
not even remotely close to making that turn.
Ya know, I am on quite a few team listsservs, and they all think they are the best team this year. early season votes for TOY?
it’s funny, because every leader in every field on the last lap of that crit went into the barriers…
cat 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHwKJyCd1s0&feature=related
pro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEEUm_edf2k&feature=related
That’s the same field, bub. His ugly kit was the likely cause of the crash.
the videos of the cat3 and cat4 crashes at Lititz are making the rounds of the internets already. probably the most play that Lititz (the town) has had in some time. There was also a video posted of the P12 field on the last lap just gliding through this section.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMzHnu02nTE&feature=relmfu
A few shots of the cat 3 crit at Lititz
http://flic.kr/s/aHsjz7Vroh
FBF starts TONIGHT. Race info at http://spasport.com/2012fbf.htm
Charlie I.
Cipo kit
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74794148@N00/6982908446/in/set-72157629570163800
before this guy hurts anyone else: http://triathleticism.wordpress.com/2012/04/30/made-it-over-the-finish-line-just-barely-2/
scary. i don’t know whats worse, the fact that he admits he crashes people out or that he doesn’t even realize he did it and then calls the rest of the field crashy. and an ambulance for road rash? suck it up, pansy. you actually really hurt people who needed medical attention but they were too busy swabbing your boo-boos to deal with a real emergency.
Wow. What a douchebag. Seems like moderate fitness and no brains. There is no “getting out of the 5s.” You are supposed to enter and finish 10 races for EXPERIENCE, which this dude clearly lacks. Good luck to those of you in the 4s when he moves up, or worse, the 3s he’ll likely crash out.
Just an excitable 4 in training…posted on his own blog…not if your face, and who the hell can tell what happened from that description? Race on, son! (and keep out of the wind until you are ready).
Isn’t there a limit of one cat-5 whipping boy per week? Has that changed? Or is it one per day? I can never remember.
there is no cap on that. is it cross season yet?
Take it easy on this Cat 5 rider. He still has much to learn and someday will get there. Could even be kicking your ass in the near future.
That’ll be the day we take his hair sample for testing…
Pretty sure he blamed the crash on the promoter and lack of wheel support.
what is interesting is not just that the lead guy totally misjudged the turn but that so many other riders were fixated on his wheel, not the course, that they just followed him into the barrier. gotta watch the road….
difficult to read tri guy douche blog and not feel rage.
Cat 5 GMatous may or may not have handled this right. Mike Norton certainly didn’t by replying here. Everyone always says he runs such great races. Well, it’s always great until something goes wrong. Last year was far from perfect too. At least one of the pace vehicles led half the field off course. Yes, the rules state that riders are responsible for knowing the course, but most of you would follow the pace car if it was in sight and the 10 riders in front of you all followed it. There were a couple of other problems too. But if the problems weren’t in your field, you would have thought it was a great race. Maybe Mike Norton’s great reputation isn’t completely deserved.
And, no, I’m not a Cat 5.
The douchbaggerati crow and cross season can not come soon enough
this site blows up when a cat4 or 5 does something stupid
but when two cat 1’s get arrested………crickets
So why did those guys get arrested? And did they have to go to the big house in spandex and freshly shaved legs?
@ Brent Tubie
Brent, I completely understand your feelings of rage. It’s all made worse when the guy who crashes is someone near the front where no crashes should really be happening. Sadly, we’ve all seen it and been stuck among it. I remember being angry when a guy in the front of a 4/5 race I was in years ago went down on a straightaway taking myself and others out.
This day, Tri Guy learned that when you’re gassed and the finish is approaching you must hold your line and take the loss, unless you know for a fact that you magically have a huge gap on everyone. Sometimes it’s just a learning curve and he didn’t know the consequences of his actions (moving left to take the wheel coming up beside him) until too late.
Let’s at least give him credit for doing all that work at the front. He seemed to pull a lot which can’t be said for many riders in all levels 5 through 1.
No I am not Tri Guy and not a Cat 5.
i just want to officially say, I’m not cat 5.
I’d like to point out that I am not a cat.
Just got a text from Charlie— the race is on at FBF!
I AM a cat. Meow.
http://triathleticism.wordpress.com/2012/04/30/made-it-over-the-finish-line-just-barely-2/
Seems this “cat 5” likes looking at himself in his “endeavors”
The apparent obsession with calling out this Cat 5…what gives? This is yesterday’s news…if it was news at all.
I saved so much money by not riding or racing a bike. You foolish people, think about the Porsche you could have been driving…..what a rush…..yawn.
FBF….gimme a break, this is what you aspire to race every week?, in preparation for Harlem?…..hehehehe, foolish people
Charlie Issendorf is making out like a FAT CAT.
The CAT 5’s mom took some great pictures of him…CAT 5’s mom to Mengoni!
You are an idiot, it is people like who keep the sport down.. If a guy wants to go to FBF and race it is his perogative. Do you teach your kids that striving for a Porsche is better than competing in sports and picking a hobby which teaches you a form of discipline?
Cat 5 to TD Ameritrade
I enjoy driving my Porsche to FBF
you do realize that with the price of gas anywhere you drive will cost you close to a race fee. also have fun “driving” that in nyc traffic. oh, and by not driving a porche i saved enough to take a trip to a nice tropical paradise. blow me.
By not driving a Porsche I saved a ton on car insurance and instead spent the money on hookers and blow.
I recently bought a $10,000 carbon fiberous enhanced composite lamborghini race bicycle with R2D2 shifting. I am currently a Cat 5 racer.
I am just wondering how do I get upgraded to a Cat 4?
Can’t I just buy my way into the next category? I mean what is the point of just riding 10 races? That just seems like I am going through the motions and giving the promoter money. I can get better race practice in my Sunday group rides without crashing.
How many P’s are in Shut Up?
Did you get the flaxseed-reinforced integrated seatpost/anal probe module?
http://www.porsche-bike.com/us/the-new-porsche-bikes/
Special Edition Uselessness: Lamborghini Bicycle
http://www.thesmokingtire.com/2012/special-edition-uselessness-lamborghini-bicycle/
for pretentious people, you know who you are.
The tension in the local cycling community is everywhere:
1. Disdain for the guys with money
2. Prejudice attitudes against the black, hispanic, asian and jewish guys
3. Sexist attitudes towards the women
4. Mocking of the Cat 4/5s
5. CX guys upset with roadies ruining “their” sport
6. Roadies upset with “hipsters” and “CX” guys ruining their sport
7. Promoter hate
unfortunate.
but 5 and 6 are stupid.
Occupy FBF.
It’s just plain silly to make generalizations based on the comments left on this site.
It is called Human Nature……all this discrimination thingy.
If everyone were one race, they will find a way to discriminate, i.e Cast system in India.
Before you start getting down on your fellow racers in this city, please take this into consideration:
Since NYVelocity put out a message that Star Track needed replace the bikes and equiptment that were damaged two weeks ago, 42 people responed with $1900 in donations to the ChipIn. A few others sent in tax-deductable checks and two people actually donated track bikes. This is in addition to the several mechanics who gave up their Saturday mornings to try salvaging several of the bikes that were damaged. Even today, people are re-posting the link on thier Facebook pages:
https://nyvelocity.com/content/features/2012/star-track-needs-your-help
Becasue of this, there are 80 NYC children that think bike racers in this city are really awesome people.
Thank you on behalf of them.
It’s mostly a great group of people many of whom I can call good friends. The negativity spews from a few pranksters and cranky misanthropes
Don’t forget Pelkey and Markus Bohler. Over $10,000 between the two?
And Damian Lopez. What a story, what a great young man.
Behind all the antics here on NYVelocity is a bunch of very generous folks in the NYC cycling community.
We’re really good at raising money for other people to do bikes.
Yes, thanks for reminding me. Its easy to forget the good folks and deeds. Speaking of which, let’s not forget to offer and show our support for Dave J.
anonymous posts brings out the worst in some folks. Don’t take them seriously. Yes, there are a lot of good folks who will donate their time and money to help others.
Olsen to drum circle
over $4,000 raised for Dan after his crash. Overall, we’re a pretty good community.
I love to pat myself on the back too
When I think about me,
I touch my bike.
We’ve reopened the women’s field as a Pro/1-4.
https://www.bikereg.com/Net/15789
If there is interest in the next couple of days, then we’ll re-open a Women 4.
Thanks,
Dieter
http://www.greatamericancycling.com
Masters race at FBF Sunday!
This Sunday, May 6, is the annual Race For The Wine at Floyd Bennett Field. There is a Masters 35+/45+ Handicap Race as well as races for Cat 4, Cat 5 and Pro/1-2-3.
For more info go to:
https://www.bikereg.com/Net/16089
Charlie Issendorf
Race Director
Kissena Cycling Club