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Griz
02-05-2003, 10:19 AM
besides Cujo, what else is notable about the Cele course? Flat? Long, gradual climbs? Short steep climbs? Pot holes?
big sky
02-05-2003, 03:45 PM
Originally posted by Griz
besides Cujo, what else is notable about the Cele course? Flat? Long, gradual climbs? Short steep climbs? Pot holes?

Flat?: mostly
Long gradual climbs: not too much
Short steep: yes there are 2 little hills, but difficulty factor is increases because Cujo resides at little hil #1
Pot holes? a couple, but overall the roads are in very good cond.

Let me clarify road cond.: when its not icy the roads are in very good cond. :(
Griz
02-05-2003, 03:48 PM
bigsky....will you be racing Saturday or is it a gametime decision?
big sky
02-05-2003, 04:00 PM
I preregistered for both races when I registered last week. So since I'm paid up I'm a lot more likely to do it even if the weather is dismal. On the bright side, its only 1 1/2 hours of suffering and there's no mud involved - I can handle that.
Raycer X
02-05-2003, 04:21 PM
flat huh...??
:)
Griz
02-05-2003, 04:22 PM
Originally posted by Raycer X
flat huh...??
:)

Ray, this is your kinda course. You should dominte, especially if you're there for the sprint at the end.
djames
02-05-2003, 04:33 PM
P1,2,3
http://home.austin.rr.com/davidjames/hill1.jpg
john_curtis
02-05-2003, 04:55 PM
That's some nice looking pavement. Should grip well even when wet. Is the whole course paved like that?
djames
02-05-2003, 05:04 PM
Originally posted by john_curtis
That's some nice looking pavement. Should grip well even when wet. Is the whole course paved like that?

As I remember, just that stretch is recently paved. The rest is chip seal but is riddled with holes and ruts.

I might grab a Texas toboggan sled (cardboard box) and join all the kids surfing those hills Saturday ;)
djames
02-05-2003, 11:03 PM
Originally posted by john_curtis
That's some nice looking pavement. Should grip well even when wet. Is the whole course paved like that?

Here’s a photo of the typical Cele road surface. For more pictures from last week, try this URL:

http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/geraldburns@sbcglobal.net/lst?&.dir=/Bike+Racing/Return+to+Cele+Race+%231&.src=ph&.view=t&start=1&.rand=245554423

http://home.austin.rr.com/davidjames/surface3.jpg
Griz
02-06-2003, 08:33 AM
john, is it me or is your head too big for your body? maybe its just the lighting in that photo.
djames
02-06-2003, 09:31 AM
Originally posted by Griz
john, is it me or is your head too big for your body? maybe its just the lighting in that photo.

I think John just has a lot on his mind. Things like, “With just a little more support, I could skip Cat 4 altogether".
http://home.austin.rr.com/davidjames/surface4.jpg
Raycer X
02-06-2003, 09:51 AM
heeheehee..
john_curtis
02-06-2003, 10:51 AM
Yeah, If I had guys like that pulling me, I bet I could win a 1/2/3 race! Who do I have to bribe to skip straight to a TDF team?


john, is it me or is your head too big for your body? maybe its just the lighting in that photo.

I think I am developing a roadie body. All legs and a swollen head :D