Trooper David Brinkerhoff Memorial Race Series

Brendan Rigby

Apr 10, 2017 at 12:42 AM

unfortunately i'm working a night shift on the 14th so racing on the 15th is a no go

i do want to do it one of these years. i always hear good things!

JohnMalcolmson

Feb 01, 2018 at 04:38 PM

If you haven't raced this series and you're considering Battenkill, Trooper is perfect prep. Safe, hard racing with lots of breakaways on a course with few places to hide. An awesome early season series that'll set you on course for better results. A very Belgian 36/48/60 miles around a windswept circuit full of punchy hills bumps. Reg early and support this race.

From organizer >>> This is the 15th year that the Capital Region Bicycle Club is holding the races and once again we'll be gathering in Coxsackie, NY for an exciting early-season race. The race is run on a fast and rolling 12-mile circuit. See the attached flyer for further details.

Register at www.bikereg.com/trooper-david-brinkerhoff-memorial-race-series. Register early for discounted fees and to avoid being shut out.

If you have any questions contact Tom Gordon (tomg1157@gmail.com) or Bob Hooper (bhoop747@gmail.com).

https://www.bikereg.com/BR/a/284/TBM-Flyer-20180.pdf

MarcosGirado

Apr 03, 2018 at 02:38 AM

Any Kissena racing Brinkerhoff?

mugwump

Apr 03, 2018 at 10:44 PM

MarcosGirado said:

Any Kissena racing Brinkerhoff?

It's next week?

I think Keith Snyder is going. I'm considering it.

The course isn't hilly. It's barely rolling. But it's usually windy and hard.

Scott Kuhlke

Apr 04, 2018 at 12:50 AM

it sounds like a perfect course to work on positioning , taking advantage of echelon's, etc. Wish I could be there for it.

JohnMalcolmson

Apr 04, 2018 at 01:38 AM

mugwump said:
The course isn't hilly. It's barely rolling. But it's usually windy and hard.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5019667/uploads/editor/e1/g6ug68tyu71o.png

GregoryDonovan

Apr 04, 2018 at 01:45 AM

Great racing. Well organized. Highly recommended.

mugwump

Apr 04, 2018 at 02:21 AM

JohnMalcolmson said:

mugwump said:
The course isn't hilly. It's barely rolling. But it's usually windy and hard.

Basically as hilly as Central Park.

PatrickGrehan

Apr 04, 2018 at 01:10 PM

What makes this course different than our local circuit races is that it takes place on relatively narrow farmhouse roads where the yellow line rule is enforced. While some will get away with crossing the yellow line, most will stay to the right of it, which means that you have to fight to stay near the front and stay in the draft at the same time. Excellent practice for other races with similar conditions.

PatrickGrehan

Apr 04, 2018 at 01:12 PM

I’m hoping to be able to go to the race on 14th

MarcosGirado

Apr 04, 2018 at 02:09 PM

If I can get transportation, I'm definitely down.

JohnMalcolmson

Apr 04, 2018 at 03:18 PM

mugwump said:
Basically as hilly as Central Park.

I stand corrected JP, although it feels nothing like CP. If you haven't ridden it, read the race reports in this thread, it's 48/60 miles that makes for some nice TSS.

mugwump

Apr 04, 2018 at 10:15 PM

JohnMalcolmson said:

mugwump said:
Basically as hilly as Central Park.

I stand corrected JP, although it feels nothing like CP. If you haven't ridden it, read the race reports in this thread, it's 48/60 miles that makes for some nice TSS.

I raced it once. The crosswinds made the difference in the race, the hills not at all. I even dropped my chain at the bottom of the hill, had to wait for the pack to go by before putting it on, and chased back on pretty easily. I was feeling strong, but got blown out after a crosswind section thanks to being a bit too far back and not getting any help closing the gaps after people sat up.

niallsmart

Apr 05, 2018 at 01:31 AM

I literally got blown off the course here last year ... not my proudest moment. By the time I got back on the tarmac, a 100m gap had opened up to the field and I couldn't close it. I was chasing the 3/4 field into a strong headwind, which I guess is something.

Scott Kuhlke

Apr 07, 2018 at 11:43 PM

stars are aligning ... I may be available for this on Apr 14 ... would be searching for a ride though ... anyone else interested?

Jeff Condon

Apr 08, 2018 at 09:39 PM

I'm considering it.

JohnMalcolmson

Apr 09, 2018 at 08:55 PM

CBRC had a great 1st race this past Saturday. The results are posted at Road-Results.com. In case you didn't come out for that race because of the cold temperatures and threat of snow, the forecast for this week is wholly different. Partly cloudy and 66° at start time. It doesn't get much better than that.

Register at Bikereg. Registration closes at 6pm on Friday.

See you there!

Tom Gordon - tomg1157@gmail.com

Bob Hooper - bhoop747@gmail.com

Scott Kuhlke

Apr 10, 2018 at 03:49 AM

Stars aligned. I'm in for this Saturday. I'm all set with transportation too.

Now the question is 3/4's or 4/5's? I'm angling for the 3/4. Speeds were roughly the same for both fields, and hell, if we gotta drive for 2+ hrs ....

@Jeff Condon @RichardCornetta @JohnPowell @MarcosGirado @niallsmart @Will Kalbacker
@GiacomoVischi @twoyacks , are you up for getting feisty this weekend in the 3/4's?

SeanMiles

Apr 12, 2018 at 05:45 PM

These are awesome training races, I am getting back in shape, but been away and not quite ready. The weather looks prime for those of you going this week.

@Scott Kuhlke it depends which races you looked at. 3 people getting away at the same speed and having to chase with a few others vs. the whole group staying together make for a very different experience.

I've done the 3/4 on a calm day and it was one of the more boring races I've ever done. I did it in the wind and 3 people got away and 10 or so of us chased for the next hour and never caught up with brutal cross winds in a few spots - that was definitely a tough one, the first chase group passed the 1/2/3's that day if i remember correctly.

If it's racing time and training you're looking for do the 3/4. If you don't mind the added inexperience of CAT 5's and think your sprint is up to the test the 4/5 could be a spot for a great finish.

eloy

Apr 12, 2018 at 07:46 PM

great comment, @SeanMiles

-- @Scott Kuhlke life is a bit all over the place so hard to commit, but if someone can offer a ride from Brooklyn, I could be convinced to join --- I might be gravitating towards 4/5 but don't feel strongly about it.

Scott Kuhlke

Apr 12, 2018 at 10:03 PM

@eloy, cool man! So I just checked and the 4/5 is closed and at capacity of 75.

Still spots open in the 3/4, which I’ll reg now.

Thanks for the comment @SeanMiles, my hand is now forced

eloy

Apr 13, 2018 at 12:23 AM

a week ago: https://instagram.com/p/BhfPfUDgzMg/

Scott Kuhlke

Apr 14, 2018 at 12:23 AM

So ... I didn't pack the right clothes from TX and projected temps have dropped much more than anticipated. I'm pulling out of this one ... I talked a big game, sad face me

JohnMalcolmson

Mar 12, 2019 at 12:30 AM

If you haven't raced this, do it!

The Capital Region Bicycle Club is once again hosting the Trooper David Brinkerhoff Memorial Race Series. This year's event is on consecutive Saturdays, April 6 and April 13. See the attached flyer for further details.

New This Year

The race has been adjusted to extend the B race to 50 miles, thereby qualifying it as a road race for Cat 3 men and Cat 2 women upgrade points.

Not New This Year

Registration Fees. They remain the same as 2018.

Register at https://www.bikereg.com/tbm2019. Register early for discounted fees and to avoid being shut out.

If you have any questions contact Tom Gordon (tomg1157@gmail.com) or Bob Hooper (bhoop747@gmail.com).

See you there!

Attachments:
https://www.bikereg.com/BR/a/284/TBM-Flyer-20190.pdf

PatrickGrehan

Mar 13, 2019 at 05:38 PM

I agree with John. This is a great race. I am likely to race one of the days. I’ll post info as the dates get closer as I should be able to offer a ride

PatrickGrehan

Mar 18, 2021 at 03:23 AM

I was surprised to see that the Trooper Brinkhoff series has announced dates for June. This is a great race in Coxsackie NY that usually takes place in April. I gather that they are counting on lowered infection rates and increased vaccinations by that point in time. hope they are right. They are requiring masks and social distancing when not racing.

As long as the variants don’t lead us to a third wave (which unfortunately is what has happened this week in Italy) then we will be having more mass start events available and will have to make choices as to whether participating is safe for us and others.

On one hand, I could see the argument that if you are vaccinated, don’t live with anyone who is immuno-compromised, and believe you are at low risk, that this may seem like a good opportunity to get racing again.

On the other hand, drafting with a bunch of people you don’t know, many of whom probably will not have had a vaccine, does risk being a super-spreader event. Even if that risk of infection is uncertain on a bike, would all participants have to quarantine if someone gets sick afterwards?

We are moving closer to being able to participate in mass start events. The first few will require a careful weighing of the risks. I look forward to getting back to racing and only having to worry about crashing... don’t get me started as there will probably be lots of crashing as no one will know how to ride in groups anymore. How I miss 2019

https://www.bikereg.com/tbm2021

Jules

Mar 18, 2021 at 05:44 PM

Wow there is a lot in this. I wonder if the 2021 USAC waiver will include indemnity for COVID? Most certainly I suspect.

Anecdotal evidence does seem to say that outdoor events have minimal transmission (outside = safe?) until the official guidance agrees these events seem very unwise, to be honest. Mass start events with small waves - essentially fun rides - seem reasonable but an accept-all-comers amateur event? Yowzers.

eloy

Mar 18, 2021 at 07:04 PM

Jules said:

Wow there is a lot in this. I wonder if the 2021 USAC waiver will include indemnity for COVID? Most certainly I suspect.

Yes. COVID is specifically included, as "rider assumes all risk"

JohnOlsson

Mar 18, 2021 at 08:32 PM

I'm down the road from there...after party (socially distanced) in Kingston?!

PatrickGrehan

Jan 08, 2022 at 08:24 PM

The Trooper Brinkerhoff races in Coxsackie are a highlight of the Spring racing season. Taking place on rolling farm roads in upstate New York, its a nice alternative to park races and could give you something to look forward to (and train for). It's a series held on two Saturdays in April: 9th and 23rd.

They just opened registration: https://www.bikereg.com/tbm2022