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David Halliburton

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Mar 20, 2008, 12:25:13 PM3/20/08
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For anyone not on the Bike-Racers list
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Happy Spring Day everybody!

Here is the latest (perhaps final) outline of a New Mexico Camino Encantado Cup USAC series.
 
http://nmcycling.org/flyers/CaminoEncantadoCup-2008-031908.pdf
There was much input and back and forth by several promoters and many racers.  A multitude possibilities were proposed, considered and revised or abandoned.  In the end, it all isn't really much different than what was in place and working just fine a couple of years back.
 
Only the promoters listed on the series outline have definitively stated that they want to join in this type of series.  I am unaware of other promoters organizing a different series.  

If a promoter thinks this format works for their event and would like to opt-in, just let us know.
 
Now that Hillsboro is done, we are working to get those results prepped to report in this format. 

For the series to work, promoters must be able to provide results that conform to the series format.

This also requires some help and cooperation from the racers to help the promoters get it done. 

Things like: 

registering prior to the morning of the event;
picking up the packet and number early;
if using an annual license, taking care of license business prior to race day;
have your license at check in so they can accurately get your number and racing category;
pinning your number on so it can be read as you streak across the line at 20-30+ mph;
hanging out in the rollout zone (but not on the race course) for just a bit in case they didn't get your number at the finish

are all invaluable to help a promoter and officials run an organized race and generate timely and accurate results.  Timely and accurate results mean you can quickly see how you did, get your winnings (if any) and hit the road.  Now, wouldn't that be nice?

daveh

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DAMIAN CALVERT

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Mar 21, 2008, 12:00:31 AM3/21/08
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Dave or promoters,
Can you give any update on some of the other races in NM, and why they aren't part of the series?
Sandia Crest RR
TP to TA
Oak Flats
Los Alamos RR
Santa Fe HC
any others?
Obviously a nine or ten race series would be more fun - and hopefully all of the above races are still on.
If our team can help any promoters with their event please let me know, we aren't planning a race this year...probably next.
Thanks,
Damian

Cliff Loucks

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Mar 21, 2008, 1:03:23 AM3/21/08
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On Mar 20, 2008, at 10:00 PM, DAMIAN CALVERT wrote:

> we aren't planning a race this year...probably next.
> Thanks,
> Damian

Uh oh, you're going to bring Margaret back from the dead so she can
fine you $300 this year!

--Cliff

David Halliburton

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Mar 21, 2008, 8:05:52 AM3/21/08
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MTB (and Super D) races don't count?
 
.d.

Perez, Joshua

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Mar 21, 2008, 11:21:22 AM3/21/08
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Damian, good questions! Just our luck, Stephen Newhall emailed me last night indicating that the Santa Fe HC would like to opt into the Cup, and the Pedal Queens would like to do the same with their inherited Prison Loop-Bonanza Creek RR. I asked Stephen to join the USAC google group and he has. I would like to hear from the Pedal Queens to confirm, and i encourage these two groups to look at the guidelines that Halliburton has spent his time on, so we can identify any issues that these promoters might have. The million dollar question is, where is Galisteo? I thought Glen confirmed a while ago, but maybe things have changed? holla back.

JP

Happy Spring Day everybody!

http://nmcycling.org/flyers/CaminoEncantadoCup-2008-031908.pdf<http://nmcycling.org/flyers/CaminoEncantadoCup-2008-031908.pdf>

There was much input and back and forth by several promoters and many racers. A multitude possibilities were proposed, considered and revised or abandoned. In the end, it all isn't really much different than what was in place and working just fine a couple of years back.

Only the promoters listed on the series outline have definitively stated that they want to join in this type of series. I am unaware of other promoters organizing a different series.

If a promoter thinks this format works for their event and would like to opt-in, just let us know.

Now that Hillsboro is done, we are working to get those results prepped to report in this format.

For the series to work, promoters must be able to provide results that conform to the series format.

This also requires some help and cooperation from the racers to help the promoters get it done.

Things like:

registering prior to the morning of the event;
picking up the packet and number early;
if using an annual license, taking care of license business prior to race day;
have your license at check in so they can accurately get your number and racing category;
pinning your number on so it can be read as you streak across the line at 20-30+ mph;
hanging out in the rollout zone (but not on the race course) for just a bit in case they didn't get your number at the finish

are all invaluable to help a promoter and officials run an organized race and generate timely and accurate results. Timely and accurate results mean you can quickly see how you did, get your winnings (if any) and hit the road. Now, wouldn't that be nice?

daveh

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David Halliburton

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Mar 21, 2008, 12:37:34 PM3/21/08
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Gailsteo is listed on the outline sheet - May 10, que?
 
daveh

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Perez, Joshua

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Mar 21, 2008, 1:42:33 PM3/21/08
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Nevermind! Thanks dave, responding to mail via my mobile gets clunky...

Stephen Newhall

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Mar 21, 2008, 10:09:06 PM3/21/08
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Damian, The SF hillclimb will hopefully be part of the series, it  is just a little weird with all the changes happening. I am getting the paperwork together, as well as for the 100k mtb event I have planned for the fall.  Thanks, Stephen

DAMIAN CALVERT

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Mar 21, 2008, 11:47:28 PM3/21/08
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Great news! A series without a great Northern NewMex climb would be a little flat.
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