Sick. Not gonna go.

Out of shape too, but I'm going.

I am willing to do this. Can I bum a ride off you Mike?

I have registered in the 4s. We are three, we will soon be four with Dan.

I've Mapmyride-ed the three stages of the race, useful as far as elevation data is concerned

Stage 1- ITT: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/35604426

331' elevation gain overall

Stage 2- Circuit Race: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/35604774

289' gain every lap, 2312' overall elevation gain over 25 miles for the Cat 4's (does that even make sense? seems very high as far as elevation gain is concerned)

Stage 3- Road Race: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/35605906

2149' total elevation gain


CSR has these mapped on google with info about marshalls/ feed zones/ much more:

http://www.connecticutstagerace.com/2011_CSR_Flyer.pdf

Last chance, registration closes tonight at midnight!

Connecticut Stage Race is cancelled. Here is the message I've just received:

FROM: CONNECTICUT STAGE RACE (Pre-Reg Only)
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Good Morning Race Registrants,

Thank you for registering for the 2011 Connecticut Stage Race (“CSR”) .

The 2011 Connecticut Stage Race is cancelled. Race registration fees will be refunded by JAT Racing, LLC.

One hundred forty-two (142) racers registered for the 2011 CSR. This number is lower than the average, 55 rider minimum field size required and noted in the Race Flyer. The 2011 CSR is not financially viable with registration fees from 142 racers.

Please take a moment to send suggested CSR improvements to my attention. If you know other racers who were interested, but did not ultimately register, please suggest that they also provide comments or suggestions regarding how to increase participation I may try to organize the race again in 2012.

Meanwhile, please review improvements that were incorporated in the 2011 CSR:
$11,000 Prize Purse
The 2011 CSR was to award an $11,000 prize purse to a maximum 375 racers. That’s a prize to racer ratio AND prize to fee ratio unmatched in New England. Prizes were scheduled for the first 20 racers. The 75 racers in P/1/2 race would compete for $4,000!
Re-Route Road Race around the Norfolk Road Metal Bridge
The 2011 Road Race course was re-routed to by-pass the Norfolk Road Metal Bridge. The by-pass added 2 miles to the overall road race length. More significantly, it added the Mill River - Southfield Road Climb which some racers may have selected for a strategic attack.
RFID Chip Timing with High Definition Video
JAT Racing, LLC (“JAT”) was to provide the latest in Radio Frequency Identification Timing systems to supplement multiple, finish line, High Definition Video cameras. This is the same system used at the Tour of California and to be used at the Tour of Missouri.
Circuit Race Rolling Road Closure
The Circuit Road Race, all race divisions, would enjoy ‘rolling road closure’ and curb to curb road access. The Winsted Fire Police would marshal the three corners of the course. Traffic would be allowed only in the direction of the race and with a sufficient gap.
New Pavement Surface
The Town of Colebrook and JAT Racing coordinated CT DOT repaving of two (2) miles of Route 183 road surface on either side of Colebrook Center.
75 Rider Field Limit
Battling 125+ racers is hard enough. Narrow country roads increase the difficulty. The 2011 CSR limited all fields to 75 racers to increase safety while maintaining the ‘center-line’ rule in the Road Race. The small field also increased your opportunity to win prize money.
Easy Team Car Caravan Participation
IF you had three team members in any one race division, AND attended Saturday evening’s Car Caravan Briefing, THEN you may have a team car in the caravan with wheels, bikes, water, etc.
The Biker’s Edge Neutral Support
The Biker Edge cycling shop was providing two (2) bicycle wheel motorcycles and one (1) mechanic’s car with with wheels, bikes, and parts.
Central Massachusetts Public Safety Association
As in previous years, the CMPSA would provide communications and medical services.
Police Departments
As in previous years, the Police Departments of New Marlborough, Monterey, Otis, and Sandisfield, MA have been contracted to service key traffic intersections. Connecticut State Troopers will maintain order in Colebrook, CT. The New Marlborough Fire Department was closing the Caanan-Southfield Road to vehicular traffic to enable a fast descent by cyclists.
The Winsted Fire-Police were detouring Route 183 south-bound traffic around Colebrook Center for the entire ITT.
USAC Cat. 4 Race, 51 mile Road Race
Many Cat. 4 racers have approached me over the years and expressed Road Race 91 mile length intimidation and therefore did not register. For 2011, the Cat. 4 Road Race was reduced to 51 miles (e.g. the first loop).
USAC Cat. 5
The 2011 CSR permitted Cat. 5 racers the opportunity to try a Stage Race.


Thanks for your support.

Sincerely,

Jim Thompson
Connecticut Stage Race Organizer

You have got the be kidding me.

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So Wojciech, you're back in for Floyd tomorrow?

I know, we're in June, but that cancellation makes me think it's high time we have a modern indoor velodrome in NYC, open long hours and seven days a week, with a retractable roof of course.

I got the same message. I am really disappointed, but 142 riders is not enough to run a stage race for.

I think the registration fee has been a factor. I'm sure it has deterred a number of racers.

I'll tell you why I didn't sign up for this event, despite the fact that I'm a big fan of the 2 day, 3-stage, stage race.

1. The wife couldn't get away for the weekend. (I know, not relevant for the organizer)
2. The high entry fee. $195 is just too much. Especially for those of us who have been traveling a lot recently and/or spending money over the Memorial Day Weekend. Tour de Syracuse for me, was like $80 for 3 races in two days. And yes, the prize money was a lot less, but frankly, a guy like me isn't exactly motivated by prize money, because I'm not exactly usually in the mix for the money. Although I did score a $15 prime at the Tour de Syracuse...and man did I earn it! Suhweet! Because it's not just the entry fee, add in lodging and meals and rental cars for us nyc-ers and you've got another expensive weekend. Which is a hard sell for a new-ish event.

New races need to work a little harder, I think, to get people to try them out and two of the good things I noticed in his email to you guys, that wasn't immediately clear from the bike reg page were, NO YELLOW LINE RULE and NEUTRAL SUPPORT.

bummer. but actually a bit relieved to be staying in the city instead of traveling 4 weekends in a row. anything else happening besides the FBF time trial to look forward to?

See the Watermelon Crit post

Perlberg and all,

June is shaping up to be kind of craptacular in terms of racing, but there are a few highlights. The weekend of June 18/19 marks the return of the L&C cup, and I know you guys love you some PP racing action. This race is on Saturday. The Sunday features Housatonic Hills in nearby Connecticut and/or the Harlem Crit in nearby-er Manhattan.

I am really disappointed as this was one of the few if not only stage race I'd be able to do this year. Crap. Crap. Crap.

Okay, now that I've got that out of my system I've got to find another race this weekend. I know there is a CRCA TT at Floyd, but I may go to the TT championships in NJ.

Patrick