I checked last years race. The women were paid 10 places deep for 18 finishers. The men 10 places for 55. The women's winner beat 1/3 of the number of people the men's winner did. 55% of the women were paid prize money. 18% of the men were.
The Brompton Worlds are going on with the race as well.eloy said:Fully agree, I am blown away by the absolute lack of promotion/branding/advertising of a location that could rival the RHC or, yes, the Rapha Nocturne. What a shame.Mark Taylor said:I find it hard to believe that if the right person was in charge , this could be a race with the profile of ..........dare I say it ....no , the Rapha Nocturne in London
IT'S TIME TO SAVE THE HARLEM SKYSCRAPER CRITERIUM
by matthew vandivort
https://www.tobedetermined.cc/journal/2017/6/its-time-to-save-the-harlem-skyscraper-criterium
eloy said:Vandivort chimes in...IT'S TIME TO SAVE THE HARLEM SKYSCRAPER CRITERIUM
by matthew vandivort
https://www.tobedetermined.cc/journal/2017/6/its-time-to-save-the-harlem-skyscraper-criterium
@eloy,eloy said:Vandivort chimes in...IT'S TIME TO SAVE THE HARLEM SKYSCRAPER CRITERIUM
by matthew vandivort
https://www.tobedetermined.cc/journal/2017/6/its-time-to-save-the-harlem-skyscraper-criterium
I find all the behavior of CRCA "odd" to say the least. They ran HRC for ages then let it wither, only to rant about said withering.mugwump said:eloy said:Vandivort chimes in...IT'S TIME TO SAVE THE HARLEM SKYSCRAPER CRITERIUM
by matthew vandivort
https://www.tobedetermined.cc/journal/2017/6/its-time-to-save-the-harlem-skyscraper-criterium
I find it a little...odd...that Vandivort failed to point out that his own club has been running club races on the same day as Harlem for several years.
I don't know how many starters or which fields they had this year, but last year, they had a Men's A, B, C, and Women's.
That might have something to do with it.
Jules, women's development series races are open to all. CRCA women race for free.
They also run "closed" women's races to try and keep a monopoly on women racing.
NYSBRA Statement on Prize List Parity
NYSBRA is aware of the circumstances surrounding this past weekend’s Harlem Skyscraper Criterium, where the race director reduced the Women’s P123 prize list at or immediately before the start of their race. Reduction of prize lists in this manner is in violation of USAC policy, and NYSBRA is currently working with USAC and the race promoter to investigate this issue.
NYSBRA believes prize list parity is a vital component to providing quality bicycle racing in New York State. So in addition, NYSBRA is currently reviewing its existing race permitting guidelines, as well as creating Race Director Best Practices, to enable race directors in NY to have the resources needed to commit to providing high quality and equitable race experiences for our members in a sustainable manner.
-NYSBRA Board
That is relatively new, and has not been super consistent. It was only a coupe of seasons ago they were using it as leverage to try and get Kissena to join CRCA as a sub team.JohnMalcolmson said:Jules, women's development series races are open to all. CRCA women race for free.
They also run "closed" women's races to try and keep a monopoly on women racing.
Press Release: Update on Harlem Skyscraper Criterium Women’s Prize List
This past weekend, the Harlem Skyscraper Criterium’s Women’s P123 prize list was reduced at or immediately before the start of their race. Reduction of prize lists in this manner contravenes USAC policy.
Members of the NYSBRA Board collaborated with representatives of USA Cycling, in recommending to organizers of the Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic, that this decision be reversed. Richard Cox, Race Director has agreed to do so, and the originally advertised prize list will be paid out in full to the appropriate racers in attendance.
NYSBRA is pleased with the outcome of these discussions, and looks forward to working with USAC and the Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic to ensure continued prize list parity and the success and longevity of this beloved New York City event.
-NYSBRA Board
Yeah, USAC told him he'd be liable for the 1k and plenty more, so he backed down.Jules said:Wow, didn't realize the promoter cut 1k out of the women's purse the day of the race. What bullshit.
Sorry for not selling better.Jules said:Great spectating.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0Nwsd6a_2s
Finished.Phil Maronilla said:JP still racing with the pros
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO8zb5DG_gM