What are some pet peeves you have at a race? - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-28T21:08:06Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/1198434:Topic:4713?feed=yes&xn_auth=noNo real peeves here.
Althoug…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-09-09:1198434:Comment:79662008-09-09T19:25:05.808Zlaurenhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/lauren
No real peeves here.<br />
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Although, I tend to like it when we women race earlier in the day so that we have time after wards to drink beer and eat bbq and watch Mr. Snead bunny hop the barriers.<br />
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We've got a series out here where the women don't race until 2pm - everyone's packing up and most of the beer and bbq is gone by the time we're done.
No real peeves here.<br />
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Although, I tend to like it when we women race earlier in the day so that we have time after wards to drink beer and eat bbq and watch Mr. Snead bunny hop the barriers.<br />
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We've got a series out here where the women don't race until 2pm - everyone's packing up and most of the beer and bbq is gone by the time we're done. damn josh, that's harsh. you…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-09-09:1198434:Comment:79462008-09-09T17:01:38.818Zandrewhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/cyclocross
damn josh, that's harsh. you mean my dream podium here won't cut it for you?<br />
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damn josh, that's harsh. you mean my dream podium here won't cut it for you?<br />
<p style="text-align:left"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/52/142301805_d96d378b5e.jpg"/></p> Pet peeves are for pussies, j…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-09-09:1198434:Comment:78732008-09-09T03:54:43.210ZCMinkhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ChristopherMink
Pet peeves are for pussies, just get out and race. I mean that in the nicest way possible. ;-)
Pet peeves are for pussies, just get out and race. I mean that in the nicest way possible. ;-) I have a few peeves.
1) No f…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-09-09:1198434:Comment:78652008-09-09T02:43:16.622ZJoshua sneadhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Joshuasnead
I have a few peeves.<br />
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1) No finish line. There needs to be an ACTUAL LINE ON THE GROUND to sprint for. There usually is, but I've experienced this now and then and it drives me nuts. There should also be a video camera.<br />
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2) Cash prizes for any other categories besides Elite men, Elite women and juniors. The masters shouldn't be getting cash and same goes for the B's, C's etc. The reverse of this is also a peeve of mine: there shouldn't be merchandise prizes for the elites or juniors. Elite…
I have a few peeves.<br />
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1) No finish line. There needs to be an ACTUAL LINE ON THE GROUND to sprint for. There usually is, but I've experienced this now and then and it drives me nuts. There should also be a video camera.<br />
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2) Cash prizes for any other categories besides Elite men, Elite women and juniors. The masters shouldn't be getting cash and same goes for the B's, C's etc. The reverse of this is also a peeve of mine: there shouldn't be merchandise prizes for the elites or juniors. Elite Women's cash prize list should be proportionately the same as the mens the mens too- no exceptions.<br />
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3) The Elite races should never start before noon. Leave plenty of time for the fastest racers to drive from far away and get a good warmup.<br />
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4) Podiums with more than 3 steps. "I finished on the podium" = top 3. Of all of these Pet Peeves I…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-08-05:1198434:Comment:52912008-08-05T18:24:10.497ZSurly Bastardhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/SurlyBastard
Of all of these Pet Peeves I think you're right; pavement dismounts or remounts have to be the worst feature you can encounter on a cross course. Downhills into barriers are another "super bad" idea that's just asking for a bad accident to happen. Another thing I could live without is "Single-Track". Do a mountain bike race for crissakes if you want race somewhere where it's impossible to pass, okay? As far as attitude, I can't say I see much of it around here, or anywhere I race in the Midwest…
Of all of these Pet Peeves I think you're right; pavement dismounts or remounts have to be the worst feature you can encounter on a cross course. Downhills into barriers are another "super bad" idea that's just asking for a bad accident to happen. Another thing I could live without is "Single-Track". Do a mountain bike race for crissakes if you want race somewhere where it's impossible to pass, okay? As far as attitude, I can't say I see much of it around here, or anywhere I race in the Midwest ... that's why I love 'cross. Sandbaggers, trainers, 3 pit bikes, Old Geezers ranting (that's me!), carbon fiber wheels and Pinarellos in the C race, Gawd Bless em each and every one! Really, I can deal with most…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-08-01:1198434:Comment:50912008-08-01T19:23:39.536ZWilliamhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/William
Really, I can deal with most of the crap that goes on at/in races, but I think it's the bad attitudes that bother me the most. Yep, we can be competitors... be we can also be civil. Some of my best races were races I had against guys I ride/train with all year long.<br />
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Sandbagging... all ya can do is ramp-up your game and race A's; there's no sandbagging in the A's. Still sucks racing against a guys who 'bag.<br />
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Also, I like one from Tire Snob... pavement dismounts.
Really, I can deal with most of the crap that goes on at/in races, but I think it's the bad attitudes that bother me the most. Yep, we can be competitors... be we can also be civil. Some of my best races were races I had against guys I ride/train with all year long.<br />
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Sandbagging... all ya can do is ramp-up your game and race A's; there's no sandbagging in the A's. Still sucks racing against a guys who 'bag.<br />
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Also, I like one from Tire Snob... pavement dismounts. You guys shouldn't be so self…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-07-31:1198434:Comment:50182008-07-31T17:57:01.470ZSashahttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Sasha
You guys shouldn't be so self-righteous about what the C racers do. For some of us, the C race is really hard and requires a good warm up, perhaps on a trainer. I agree, it's lame for C's to take off after their race, but most A's don't show up to cheer the C's. C'mon, it's only half the time. And lastly, the C entry fee is the A payout. So watch who your dissin'
You guys shouldn't be so self-righteous about what the C racers do. For some of us, the C race is really hard and requires a good warm up, perhaps on a trainer. I agree, it's lame for C's to take off after their race, but most A's don't show up to cheer the C's. C'mon, it's only half the time. And lastly, the C entry fee is the A payout. So watch who your dissin' Guys that piss in the bushes.…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-07-30:1198434:Comment:49702008-07-30T18:41:41.062Zvanwacxhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/vanwacx
Guys that piss in the bushes.<br />
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Use the Honey Buckets (or whatever facilities there are). Someone sees your willy in the bushes and the venue might not be available next time.
Guys that piss in the bushes.<br />
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Use the Honey Buckets (or whatever facilities there are). Someone sees your willy in the bushes and the venue might not be available next time. an aside;
A/Pro race being la…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-07-29:1198434:Comment:49372008-07-29T18:59:04.922ZGeWillihttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/GeWilli
an aside;<br />
A/Pro race being last = no one staying to watch...<br />
C's race first only to leave as soon as they are finished...<br />
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ranting? about races?<br />
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It is cross - what the heck is there to get peeved about when ya racing... if you have time to get peeved when ya racin, ya ain't racing hard enough...
an aside;<br />
A/Pro race being last = no one staying to watch...<br />
C's race first only to leave as soon as they are finished...<br />
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ranting? about races?<br />
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It is cross - what the heck is there to get peeved about when ya racing... if you have time to get peeved when ya racin, ya ain't racing hard enough... Top pet peeve:
Getting my as…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-07-25:1198434:Comment:47842008-07-25T19:18:51.470ZSurly Bastardhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/SurlyBastard
Top pet peeve:<br />
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Getting my ass handed to me ...
Top pet peeve:<br />
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Getting my ass handed to me ...