tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370491416772549509.post413939536957095713..comments2019-01-06T14:20:49.290-05:00Comments on Where's my trophy?: Where's The Podium? #14: ToPC Road Race/CriteriumJohnnyBrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10644159996689696157noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370491416772549509.post-48824180183071237192011-08-09T21:12:41.268-04:002011-08-09T21:12:41.268-04:00Well, I must say that average speeds will depend o...Well, I must say that average speeds will depend on the course profile a lot. This was a hilly one. The next weekend will be more tame in that regard, so the pace should be up, but yeah it all depends and it's fun to see. I really would like a power meter to see what kind of work I'm doing.<br /><br />As far as marshaling, it's all about keeping cars off the course at critical moments and to keep racers pointed in the right direction through turns. This weekend had no misdirections, but I have heard of that happening a lot the past few weekends. I would not have much appreciated being directed off course, but I guess I should know that it happens sometimes and no one means ill-will to racers when marshaling. <br /><br />This weekend, however, there were a lot of close calls with drivers seemingly hell-bent on getting through the course when directed otherwise. Whether they knew about the race or not they really didn't know the kind of danger they were causing. It was hard to keep composure when someone just screams on to the course with out a care for the safety of others. I wasn't put into too much difficulty on my corners beyond the sun and feeling a bit of pressure when you have to hold up traffic for so long, but the alternative disaster situation is a quick reminder of how crucial holding up traffic is.JohnnyBrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10644159996689696157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370491416772549509.post-50633975562408815522011-08-09T17:25:38.953-04:002011-08-09T17:25:38.953-04:00avg speed 20.3 mph. i really have to get a monitor...avg speed 20.3 mph. i really have to get a monitor for my bike so i can see what i do myself. i know im not racing like you do, you race for me hehe. i would just love to see my own stats. <br /><br />Im also curious about what marshaling entails. is it just keeping spectators out of the way so when racers come into the corners they wont have contact with anyone? elaborate, please johnny b.dpatrick1ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923612528918939008noreply@blogger.com