In article <
[email protected]>, Zac Nesper <
[email protected]> wrote:
> I just got back from the race. Riders really didn't race the 4 laps...it was more of an
> exhibition, or parade. My understanding was that after they rolled through the finish line, each
> team was going to select one rider to duke it out in an artificial sprint finish that would begin
> a mile or two in front of the finish line.
>
> The course really was a bit out of control. The police entourage was way too far out in front of
> the pack, and cars were on the course as little as 15 seconds before the pack passed by. The
> bottom line is that most of the course rolls through residential neighborhoods, so you really need
> a huge volunteer force to control it properly. It's a shame really...the crowd support was great.
> There are a number of other great potential courses in the area. While you don't usually get a
> second chance after a screw up like this, those of us in the area can only hope.
>
For a non-race they were sure going fast enough. it was a bit scary being in a follow car trying to
keep up with the pack. They did drop about 10-15 riders even at the non-race pace.
Actually at the finish one rider from each team formed a breakaway group as the field rolled towards
the finishline. This breakaway group sprinted between themselves for the "win".
Casey
