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Battenkill is $75/85 dollars this year. 100% increase. Wow.
yesterday’s unofficial argument is back!
Can you post all the cat names in one place?
I’m annoyed about the cost of the race. Is it justified? Any chance for a coordinated protest?
And is the route the same as last year with the dangerous descents on gravel? I’m not sure it’s worth it. I spent a weekend there last year for an unsupported flat at mile 30, right next to a woman who went to the hospital after she flew like a rag doll on gravel.
What do you think?
I think you should stay at home during B’kill race weekend, put your bike on the windtrainer & ride it, and be sure to pad the floor surrounding the area of your bike/windtrainer setup with pillows or mattresses in case you fall off. Can’t be too safe.
Yeah, I could stay home. Thanks. I want to do the race, but have 2 concerns. Would someone please explain why the race fee is so high? And is Dieter considering the route from previous years that had more hard-pack ascents?
i think the race fee is higher because he will be using microchips to collect results. thereby avoiding the mishaps from last year.
not sure about the course changes, but i am sure that information is available on the anthem racing website.
i know which gravel section you are talking about, i nearly ate shit there, managed to stay up, but say about 3-4 riders heading for the trees.
I heard the cost increase is to cover the petting zoo at the finish line area.
There are many challenges to every race. To compete without race support is unimaginable at Paris-Roubaix, or any pro level race. Please take into account all the race course variables, including your skill and motivation. Battenkill is not for everyone. There’s a reason every year the debate turns to wheels, tires and bike set up. It is unique, plus throw in spring weather challenges…on and on…
Have fun either way! Finishing is tough enough.
I take full responsibility for poor tire choice–and I know that it’s part of racing.
Gravel descents in a pack are a crap shoot. I’ll do my best to avoid crowds. But hard-pack flats and climbs would give technically-skilled riders a chance to show their stuff too.
fact: the winner will need to produce 1.21 gigawatts over the 62 mile course.
you’re gonna see some serious shit.
Will the petting zoo include Sheep? I like sheep, especially after a hard race.
CT
I heard Schmalz lifted one of the “premium” lavs from Floyd this summer and they got Mark Purdy to retrofit with a coin drop and bill slot feeder (live blogged by Shen) and he is dying to put it to use – not to mention getting full use out of the family wagon.
I need more of Scmalz’s log
Why, are you feeling a pull of the wurst?
What makes you think this will be better run than last year’s B-kill or Tour of Catskills?
damn, cat 3 and 4 fields already filled up– i checked less that an hour after reg opened and it was all full
Daniel Schmalz CRCA BH/Garneau
so many complainers about registration fees….left by the wayside….