I'm wondering the exact same thing. Hopefully they do or I'll have to have another crack at another event!Presuming the results from the Scott 09 version will still fall into the 50/75% rule?
Thanks for this - it's awesome to finally understand what I need to do. Correct me if I'm wrong but this is my understanding:This has been sent out today to race organisers
Very soon after we get replies from the organisers of various 24Hr events around Australia (and NZ). So far, only the 2009 Kona 24hr has applied (and been approved). They have to contact us to apply.^^Any idea when CORC will make their decision and announce the qualifing events?
Yes. The Scott has had this qualifying rule for several years now.Presuming the results from the Scott 09 version will still fall into the 50/75% rule?
You're in. No more qualifying riding to do if you don't want to. This is similar to people who would qualify from the Scott for an age-group at World Champs (say 35-39 for example) even though there was no 35-39 age group category at the Scott.So technically I was put into the male category as I was the only female entered, does this mean I, with my measly 3 laps, managed to qualify, even though there wasn't really a category for me?
Yes (well - don't know about "everywhere", but it will have them).1. Find a qualifying event before 20 September 2010 that has been accepted by CORC as a qualifying event. It will be obvious, as the event will have 24 hours of Adrenaline banners and logos everywhere...
The 75% / 50% qualification rule only applies to national championships plus the Scott 24Hr. For other races, there will be a defined number of qualifiers, for example, the top 10 men and top 5 women. This number will depend on the number of entries, and the quality of the field, but remember that we want to let as many people who want to ride the worlds, ride the worlds.2. Finish with at least 50% of the winner's laps to qualify for age group (I'm 35 years old next week) or 75% to qualify for elite (or take all the gears off my bike and aim for SS top 5 ).
Thanks for the clarification. Apologies for the incessant questions, but which is the National Champs race and when is it?The 75% / 50% qualification rule only applies to national championships plus the Scott 24Hr. For other races, there will be a defined number of qualifiers, for example, the top 10 men and top 5 women. This number will depend on the number of entries, and the quality of the field, but remember that we want to let as many people who want to ride the worlds, ride the worlds.
That has not yet been decided by MTBA. There is a Bid Details document available from the MTBA website which states that:Thanks for the clarification. Apologies for the incessant questions, but which is the National Champs race and when is it?
Thanks Russ, fantastic news. Now all I have to do is actually train!You're in. No more qualifying riding to do if you don't want to. This is similar to people who would qualify from the Scott for an age-group at World Champs (say 35-39 for example) even though there was no 35-39 age group category at the Scott.
Well, that is up to the promoter, but considering that CORC has put up a combined prize purse for the Overall Solo Male and Female winners of around $10,000 per year for the last 4 years (yes, you read that correctly - $5K each), from a field of around 100 riders, it shouldn't be too difficult an ask.I would wonder what the likelihood of any QLD promoter being willing/able to meet these criteria.
With fields of only 200 or so, I would wonder how likely it is that they will be willing to put up a $3000 prize purse between the first placed solo male and female.
Yeah I understand that it is up to the promoter.Well, that is up to the promoter, but considering that CORC has put up a combined prize purse for the Overall Solo Male and Female winners of around $10,000 per year for the last 4 years (yes, you read that correctly - $5K each), from a field of around 100 riders, it shouldn't be too difficult an ask.
On the plus side however, you get to travel to the other end of the country to qualify!it just sticks that I may have to travel to the other end of the country to qualify
Fixed it for you.On the plus side however, you get to travel to the ASS END of the country to qualify!