Team Event: March 12th: Langley

Roland · Post by **Roland** » Mon Mar 07, 2011 6:55 pm

There was talk of hitting another spring series on Saturday the 12th. Who is interested in going?

http://www.escapevelocity.bc.ca/spring

Logistics: Taking the first ferry got us to the race about an hour before the start. This race is closer to the ferry, so we should arrive 1 1/4 hours before the start, which is plenty.

The B race is easier than VCL A but harder than VCL B. The C race is easier than VCL B. The Novice race looked reasonably well attended with about 16. I'd say if you are in the mix for a TS B ride you'd do ok in C. If you do TS A you'll be ok in B. Josh & Adam should probably be in A.

The whole day cost about $75 plus food. Adam's mom sent muffins. A reservation on the 3 might be a good idea if you need to be home by 5pm.

If you are a glutton for punishment, you can do a double header with a mountain bike race on Sunday at Mt Work.

So, who is interested?

Plawless · Post by **Plawless** » Mon Mar 07, 2011 7:57 pm

I'm in. (you had me at "Team"!)

Dylan J C · Post by **Dylan J C** » Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:40 pm

anyone else want to do armstrong hill on the sunday?

Plawless · Post by **Plawless** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:53 am

so heading over to the EV Race on Saturday we have:

Roland, Peter & Dave S.

Anyone else?

RyanC · Post by **RyanC** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 11:47 am

Dylan, I might be tempted to do Sunday. It's a great rolling course with a long, steady rouleur's climb and lots of places to get away. If we can get a third and we don't mind paying overheight, we can make it somewhat more cost effective.

Ryan

Roland · Post by **Roland** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 12:01 pm

RyanC wrote:Dylan, I might be tempted to do Sunday. It's a great rolling course with a long, steady rouleur's climb and lots of places to get away. If we can get a third and we don't mind paying overheight, we can make it somewhat more cost effective.

Ryan

Since the new ferries went into service, they no longer charge overheight.

RyanC · Post by **RyanC** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 12:10 pm

Thx Roland,

Anyone else interested in doing Sunday's race? Maybe a double-header Sat-Sun? I am planning to join Josh Saturday morning but those doing Saturday's mainland race might enjoy twice the racing!

Ryan

Josh.E · Post by **Josh.E** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 1:55 pm

Sundays race travel expenses could be something the Tripleshot Race team funds could contribute a bit towards to help bring the cost down if only two of you end up going. If you can't find a third person, the race team could cover 1/3 of the total travel costs with you guys.

Ryan should be a serious contender for the win if he races B, and Dylan needs to race B as well, after being bored to tears in the C race last week. Some hills in the course to take advantage of his fitness to weight ratio can't hurt either.

Josh

RyanC · Post by **RyanC** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 2:50 pm

Thanks for the kudos, Josh,

I encourage anyone with a desire to really burn out the winter carbon to consider Sunday's race. Rain or shine; it's worth the trip. I will gladly do the driving. I can fit two bikes on top and one (plus gear) in the hatch. My stereo was stolen last fall, so I am willing to consider bonus points if you can tell a good story (or three) or can sing decent 70's tunes.

R

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