Your Criteria for Choosing Categories? - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T14:38:51Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/your-criteria-for-choosing?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A43496&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI cat up as soon as I can, an…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-10-26:1198434:Comment:434962009-10-26T03:37:14.088ZFTMhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/FTM
I cat up as soon as I can, and enter the hardest race possible. I'd rather battle my ass off for 8th than ride hard and wonder what podium position I'll get this time. It's a better way to get stronger and faster than doing intervals at lunch (which I still do.) I also like racing later in the day, even though I have to be there at the beginning of the day since my daughter is racing Juniors, give me a lot of time to pre-ride the course.
I cat up as soon as I can, and enter the hardest race possible. I'd rather battle my ass off for 8th than ride hard and wonder what podium position I'll get this time. It's a better way to get stronger and faster than doing intervals at lunch (which I still do.) I also like racing later in the day, even though I have to be there at the beginning of the day since my daughter is racing Juniors, give me a lot of time to pre-ride the course. I like to race B's 'cause it'…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-10-23:1198434:Comment:433762009-10-23T23:50:07.909ZShore Localhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ShoreLocal
I like to race B's 'cause it's 45 mins long ... I'm fit enough for 45 mins but not sure I can go 100% for 60 mins if I get upgraded (still my goal for the season). C's are too short at 30 mins.
I like to race B's 'cause it's 45 mins long ... I'm fit enough for 45 mins but not sure I can go 100% for 60 mins if I get upgraded (still my goal for the season). C's are too short at 30 mins. Right now I'm in the C's, but…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-10-22:1198434:Comment:432682009-10-22T19:14:38.356ZCameron Marshallhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/CameronMarshall
Right now I'm in the C's, but with a recent string of good results I'm thinking of trying my luck in the B's and upgrading. Either that or if I get a SS crosser do two races in one day and take the SS race more seriously.
Right now I'm in the C's, but with a recent string of good results I'm thinking of trying my luck in the B's and upgrading. Either that or if I get a SS crosser do two races in one day and take the SS race more seriously. I hate sandbaggers so I do my…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-10-21:1198434:Comment:430522009-10-21T00:30:46.670ZKatsu Tandahttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/KatsuTanda
I hate sandbaggers so I do my part and upgrade as soon as I can. I race A's/Elites. When UCI races roll into town, I bump down to 2/3 (which honestly hurts the 3's) but next year I should be fast enough to do the UCI Elite races<br />
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Doing the last race of the day does have its benefits for me. I have to drive 3+ hours to races so racing at 2-3pm lets me sleep in my own bed and drive out in the morning rather than having to drive out the night before or waking up at 3am
I hate sandbaggers so I do my part and upgrade as soon as I can. I race A's/Elites. When UCI races roll into town, I bump down to 2/3 (which honestly hurts the 3's) but next year I should be fast enough to do the UCI Elite races<br />
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Doing the last race of the day does have its benefits for me. I have to drive 3+ hours to races so racing at 2-3pm lets me sleep in my own bed and drive out in the morning rather than having to drive out the night before or waking up at 3am I just got my upgrade to cat…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-10-20:1198434:Comment:429922009-10-20T04:03:33.816ZIdahoBobhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/IdahoBob
I just got my upgrade to cat 2, thankfully in time for nationals registration, so early this year I was racing for upgrade points, especially in the larger PNW races. Locally I race A's and now that I'm a Cat 2 I'll be able to race the Master's 1/2 races, which is where I probably belong.<br />
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I only got called a sandbagger once this year before getting my upgrade, a guy gets to win a race once, right?
I just got my upgrade to cat 2, thankfully in time for nationals registration, so early this year I was racing for upgrade points, especially in the larger PNW races. Locally I race A's and now that I'm a Cat 2 I'll be able to race the Master's 1/2 races, which is where I probably belong.<br />
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I only got called a sandbagger once this year before getting my upgrade, a guy gets to win a race once, right? Doesn't really matter, I'm an…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-10-18:1198434:Comment:426132009-10-18T03:40:28.813ZEmilhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/EmilGercke
Doesn't really matter, I'm an old cat 4 so either 35+4's or Mas 45+. They are both fun. 45+ is a little faster and slightly saner so tends to be my choice. I'm not podium material...
Doesn't really matter, I'm an old cat 4 so either 35+4's or Mas 45+. They are both fun. 45+ is a little faster and slightly saner so tends to be my choice. I'm not podium material... Always register/race within c…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-10-17:1198434:Comment:425872009-10-17T13:23:19.733ZDeanerhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Deaner
Always register/race within currently designated USAC classification (SM Open for ACA and I guess it is A's?? for USAC but I dont race USAC so im not sure) because even though I am a junior the adults get pissed at me when i sandbag and ride circles around them
Always register/race within currently designated USAC classification (SM Open for ACA and I guess it is A's?? for USAC but I dont race USAC so im not sure) because even though I am a junior the adults get pissed at me when i sandbag and ride circles around them This gets to one of the quest…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-10-17:1198434:Comment:425852009-10-17T11:19:35.581ZDaveBhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/DaveB
This gets to one of the questions behind my OP - <i>Criteria For Choosing Categories</i>.<br />
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I know several people who race with the A's and consistently place in the bottom third - I ask myself, "Why? Why continue to get slaughtered week after week?" Then it occurred to me...whether competitive or not, maybe they register for that class because the racing/course evironment is better and more enjoyable - <u>less</u> people, traffic, crashes, etc.<br />
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Granted, it would be tough on the ego. But, then,…
This gets to one of the questions behind my OP - <i>Criteria For Choosing Categories</i>.<br />
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I know several people who race with the A's and consistently place in the bottom third - I ask myself, "Why? Why continue to get slaughtered week after week?" Then it occurred to me...whether competitive or not, maybe they register for that class because the racing/course evironment is better and more enjoyable - <u>less</u> people, traffic, crashes, etc.<br />
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Granted, it would be tough on the ego. But, then, they get the satisfaction of racing with the "big boys" on a mostly clean, carnage-free course.<br />
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What do you think? This a good reason to move up? (...so long as not getting lapped.) Last year I had several top 6…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-10-17:1198434:Comment:425812009-10-17T10:51:12.776Zcxchivahttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/cxchiva
Last year I had several top 6 placings in the 45+ B's but never won a race. I was thinking that I should race the A's, but after watching guys that I raced against move up to the A's and get totally anihilated, (finishing in the bottom third or just about to be lapped) I decided to do another year in the B's. The jump to the A's is big so I will spend another season thinking that I am cool before I get broken down to my humble self again.
Last year I had several top 6 placings in the 45+ B's but never won a race. I was thinking that I should race the A's, but after watching guys that I raced against move up to the A's and get totally anihilated, (finishing in the bottom third or just about to be lapped) I decided to do another year in the B's. The jump to the A's is big so I will spend another season thinking that I am cool before I get broken down to my humble self again. For me I start with USAC cate…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-10-17:1198434:Comment:425642009-10-17T00:01:47.228ZDStudleyhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/DStudley
For me I start with USAC category and then decide masters/open based on schedule. I like to race with the cat 3's vs. the master cat 3 group as they are minimally faster, but would rather race roughly the same time as my wife and/or teammates vs. waiting around an hour or two in between our races.
For me I start with USAC category and then decide masters/open based on schedule. I like to race with the cat 3's vs. the master cat 3 group as they are minimally faster, but would rather race roughly the same time as my wife and/or teammates vs. waiting around an hour or two in between our races.