tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post3119574313092044586..comments2023-07-13T03:25:35.497-05:00Comments on FGBC: A History LessonUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-34389673268130747992010-09-10T08:59:10.240-05:002010-09-10T08:59:10.240-05:00Got it Olli. My bad. And you are totally right. ...Got it Olli. My bad. And you are totally right. Any of the true cx courses I have seen, you want a cross bike for.The Vikinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16593176656667767059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-81557591340976016342010-09-10T08:24:49.735-05:002010-09-10T08:24:49.735-05:00Olli is right. The focus should be on the courses....Olli is right. The focus should be on the courses. If cx courses are truly cx courses, then all the discussion about equipment in many respects becomes a non-issue. If a cx course is a real cx course, you won't want to ride an mtb, just as you won't want to ride a road bike.<br /><br />That's part of what makes me a little nervous about this recent rules discussion. They all focus on The Dark Lordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10096106497339777320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-5332630797620886282010-09-10T06:52:13.048-05:002010-09-10T06:52:13.048-05:00I didn't refer to MTB side of things at all. M...I didn't refer to MTB side of things at all. More technical 'cross courses and MTBs on those courses would make the race into a short track MTB, not 'cross. Or maybe not.Ollihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10115591700688248172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-70306873055871859482010-09-10T00:37:48.415-05:002010-09-10T00:37:48.415-05:00That was awesome Luc. And I do agree in a perfect...That was awesome Luc. And I do agree in a perfect world we could all just show up on whatever bike we have, fixie, SS, fat tires, skinny tires and just kick the crap out of each other for the appropriate amount of time. Then drink beer, lots of beer.<br /><br />Problem solved. <br /><br />It's hard when the racers don't want change or feel like it is not needed but the governing body The Vikinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16593176656667767059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-65843390263923382332010-09-09T23:56:24.750-05:002010-09-09T23:56:24.750-05:00His suggestion of fixed gear is not a good idea. D...His suggestion of fixed gear is not a good idea. Darryl is crazy. <br /><br />his closing statement hits the mark though...<br /><br />"Here, I shall answer that you preach to the choir. For a long time I have known that the general public's interest in cyclocross will attract more audience than the fifty passers-by and curious who attend our starts and finishes, that amateurs will Luchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11202745493529002731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-86760476952115638012010-09-09T23:00:22.553-05:002010-09-09T23:00:22.553-05:00I am not sure what you mean by your statement Olli...I am not sure what you mean by your statement Olli. Is it directed to the fact that I have only had time to race at BHP and provincials the last couple of years? <br /><br />As for non technical courses, I was only away from Falcon the last 2 years due to injury timing. I almost cut my finger off the night before Falcon 2 years ago and this year there was no way my back would have handled it.The Vikinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16593176656667767059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-47024587264999609512010-09-09T21:30:57.355-05:002010-09-09T21:30:57.355-05:00MTBs and short races on somewhat technical courses...MTBs and short races on somewhat technical courses? Short track MTB?<br /><br />From organizers point of view...if someone gets hurt at a race, crap hits the fan, someone wants to take a closer look at how the event was organized and it appears that safety related UCI/CCA/MCA rules were not followed, it might be pretty bad scenario. This is far fetched, but knowing how some people react to Ollihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10115591700688248172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-89814165645260139112010-09-08T22:16:06.387-05:002010-09-08T22:16:06.387-05:00You know, I have been watching how the MCA has evo...You know, I have been watching how the MCA has evolved over the last couple of years. I race XC way more than cross and a few years back they really mandated a couple of things. I did not like the changes at first and was kind of like why standardize everything, we should be doing what is best for our members. THe problem with that was the fact we were seeing declining numbers (XC). XC was upThe Vikinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16593176656667767059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-67470614885164375642010-09-08T22:12:03.786-05:002010-09-08T22:12:03.786-05:00I heard bikes would eventually be phased out, appa...I heard bikes would eventually be phased out, apparently the uci thinks they may be too dangerous.<br /><br />enjoy your 60 plus a lap season fellas.PaddyHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04952919752532645612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-18990721461036992682010-09-08T21:17:58.977-05:002010-09-08T21:17:58.977-05:00That's right. I'm outraged... and humbled ...That's right. I'm outraged... and humbled at such a show of support. Wool socks are sure to be controlled next.<br />The Secretarythe secretaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04076562921066466758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-39609758454203707752010-09-08T14:56:53.594-05:002010-09-08T14:56:53.594-05:00The only problem is that is not being exactly what...The only problem is that is not being exactly what we are. We will show up and race if they allow us to have good times. If not, we'll just leave and do our own thing. We'll see where this heads. But we are with you in worrying that we might be getting unnecessarily over zealous with rules for cx. It seems a bit as if we're scrambling to try and fix something that ain't broken.The Dark Lordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10096106497339777320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-70693232698951731532010-09-08T14:25:42.471-05:002010-09-08T14:25:42.471-05:00You kids have to start speaking up when these craz...You kids have to start speaking up when these crazy ass rules start floating in. I end up chatting with the dictators and it seems like I'm alone on most of these issues.<br /><br />My stance is this...<br />1-increase fees at a reasonable level in response to inflation.<br />2-leave the rest of the shit alone and let the racers race.<br /><br />I asked Colin if I should take the road Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com