MRCCOVID-19TT Challenge through April 30th!
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2020 7:52 am
OK guys. We all know it is unclear when we will get racing again. So I think we need some motivation. And I want to do my part to drive some motivation (and participation).
So, I am bringing back the TT challenge and calling it the MRCCOVID-19TT Challenge! Yes we care about social distancing so this is the perfect challenge!
The course:
The Charlie Baker TT course in Concord MA: https://www.strava.com/segments/2142660?filter=overall
(If our current semi-lockdown state goes longer than April 30th then I might add a second segment. It might be our actual MRC RR course!)
How to win:
Two different age groups done by USAC road racing age. 45+ and Under 45
You may say, oh, there are some fast guys in the club, I don’t know if I have a chance to win. But oh yes, you do!
* If you are under 45 and you beat my best time from this year by 30s or more, YOU WIN!
* If you are 45+ and you beat my best time from this year, YOU WIN!
My time last year was 24:20 (not that great honestly). I hope to beat it this year but we will see.
Of course, you must be a current MRC member with paid dues.
What you win:
A 6-pack of Wachusett beer.
If you don’t drink alcohol, you get a 4 pack of kombucha (yes, kombucha is more expensive than beer).
In both cases, you can request a certain type of Wachusett or kombucha after you win, no guarantees I will get that though.
The Rules:
NOT ALLOWED: TT Helmet, Aero/TT/Tri/Clip On Bars, disc wheels, drafting
Allowed: Aero-road gear, Aero helmet, skin suit, shoe covers (obviously)
How do you do it:
1) Crush the course (solo of course, no drafting)
2) Post your Strava times on here with the title MRCCOVID-19TT (because our President Cratty loves acronyms)
3) Repeat as necessary until you are sick of time trialing
Note that I WANT to pay out, so we may organize a ride or two that include the ride and time trialing the course at ~30 second intervals apart.
So, I am bringing back the TT challenge and calling it the MRCCOVID-19TT Challenge! Yes we care about social distancing so this is the perfect challenge!
The course:
The Charlie Baker TT course in Concord MA: https://www.strava.com/segments/2142660?filter=overall
(If our current semi-lockdown state goes longer than April 30th then I might add a second segment. It might be our actual MRC RR course!)
How to win:
Two different age groups done by USAC road racing age. 45+ and Under 45
You may say, oh, there are some fast guys in the club, I don’t know if I have a chance to win. But oh yes, you do!
* If you are under 45 and you beat my best time from this year by 30s or more, YOU WIN!
* If you are 45+ and you beat my best time from this year, YOU WIN!
My time last year was 24:20 (not that great honestly). I hope to beat it this year but we will see.
Of course, you must be a current MRC member with paid dues.
What you win:
A 6-pack of Wachusett beer.
If you don’t drink alcohol, you get a 4 pack of kombucha (yes, kombucha is more expensive than beer).
In both cases, you can request a certain type of Wachusett or kombucha after you win, no guarantees I will get that though.
The Rules:
NOT ALLOWED: TT Helmet, Aero/TT/Tri/Clip On Bars, disc wheels, drafting
Allowed: Aero-road gear, Aero helmet, skin suit, shoe covers (obviously)
How do you do it:
1) Crush the course (solo of course, no drafting)
2) Post your Strava times on here with the title MRCCOVID-19TT (because our President Cratty loves acronyms)
3) Repeat as necessary until you are sick of time trialing
Note that I WANT to pay out, so we may organize a ride or two that include the ride and time trialing the course at ~30 second intervals apart.