Cross is coming (Gloucester registration info)

[sandyrs]

Originally Posted by shovelhd

Riders shouldn't complain about the cost of big events unless they've promoted a big event. Just stick to the small events where the value proposition is better.

I'm not sure how your second point here is any different from the point I was making when I was "complaining" about the price of Gloucester. I'm not saying Gloucester should be $25 and let everyone race for 50 minutes plus. I'm saying I am making the conscious decision to stick to smaller races because the big ones don't provide a value proposition I find compelling anymore. And now you and e Richie are having a conversation about it.

[shovelhd]

Originally Posted by sandyrs

I'm not sure how your second point here is any different from the point I was making when I was "complaining" about the price of Gloucester. I'm not saying Gloucester should be $25 and let everyone race for 50 minutes plus. I'm saying I am making the conscious decision to stick to smaller races because the big ones don't provide a value proposition I find compelling anymore. And now you and e Richie are having a conversation about it.

We are all pretty much saying the same thing. E-Richie and I disagree a bit on the future, that's all. No worries.

[shovelhd]

Originally Posted by vertebraille

I'm curious about the low reg numbers for KMC so far compared to Gloucester almost selling out today in the amateur fields. Anyone with some more involvement or history want to weigh in? Was Providence as big as GPG? Did the culture or vibe of the race change significantly when it moved to CT? I never got to attend Providence unfortunately.

Providence has had some history, not all of it good, in the recent past. Back in the day, it was a pretty big race.

[sandyrs]

Originally Posted by shovelhd

Providence has had some history, not all of it good, in the recent past. Back in the day, it was a pretty big race.

Yep. I'm not in the know enough to speak authoritatively on what exactly happened with the city (I've heard lots of talk, but don't want to spread false rumors), but I know that Providence used to be an amazing race with an unmatched spectating atmosphere and I really miss it.

Also, I tried to race KMC last year and forgot my shoes, but that one is on me.

[superbowlpats]

In case anyone was curious, registration opens August 7th at noon so mark your calendars if you plan to race it.

https://www.bikereg.com/gpg18


Yes this is a bit early but #crossiscoming

[superbowlpats]

Best CX race venue in the NE IMHO

Many of the Masters Divisions sell out fast!

[C40_guy]

Originally Posted by superbowlpats

Best CX race venue in the NE IMHO

Many of the Masters Divisions sell out fast!

Three CX events within 10 miles of my house on Cape Cod, one almost within walking distance.

I don't think any of them sell out.

I guess people think Cape Cod closes on Labor Day.

[C40_guy]

Originally Posted by sandyrs

tfw you realize paying $50 to race for 30 minutes at 8am really isn't that attractive after all

Not really a direct comparison, but autocrossing is more expensive per minute.

Show up at 7 am for tech, pay $50 or $60, get 4 runs at 2 minutes each. Shag a bunch of cones. Go home tired and sunburned and happy at 4 pm.

It's about as much fun as you can have with your clothes on.

[superbowlpats]

Originally Posted by C40_guy

Three CX events within 10 miles of my house on Cape Cod, one almost within walking distance.

I don't think any of them sell out.

I guess people think Cape Cod closes on Labor Day.

and I'll race all three but for some reason a lot of people dont want to cross the bridges.

But the Gloucester venue is amazing. and I race Masters so i get a full 45 minutes of pain

[Bruce K]

Some fields are almost closed

Be there or be square

BK

[superbowlpats]

CX is coming!! Registration opens tomorrow at noon. Best CX venue in the NE IMHO. Not a bargain, especially CAT 4/5s but the Masters races are star studded and fill up fast!

https://www.bikereg.com/42469

[superbowlpats]

Just got an email saying registration is delayed 2 weeks.