2010 World Solo 24 Hour Championships
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lostinspace
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what?
Suggest you look at last years entries to these events and add a few cos people may be keen to ride the worlds and get a standard out asap.
Its only maths. It is about considering the riders, their travel plans, sponsors and planning a qualifying schedule. Age groupers totally discriminated against.
This is a useless ruling. So not until entries are closed at these events will you publish the qualifying standards. That is ...... less than satisfactory.
Suggest you look at last years entries to these events and add a few cos people may be keen to ride the worlds and get a standard out asap.
Its only maths. It is about considering the riders, their travel plans, sponsors and planning a qualifying schedule. Age groupers totally discriminated against.
I don't wish to have a go at you so don't read this the wrong way. How would knowing the exact numbers influence your decision to enter one of these races?
I would have thought going on last years numbers would be a grossly unfair way to allocate spots. You can bet the company that the numbers of soloists this year will be significantly higher now that there are WSC spots on the line.
e.g. Say there were 15 soloists in a race last year so, based on these numbers, it's determined that the top 6-7 get a qualification spot. Because everyone is trying to qualify what if there are actually 30 competitors this year then you are effectively discriminating against people like yourself.
I can see where you're coming from but IMHO the selection criteria is not too harsh. If you can keep on the bike and push through the whole time, steady and sure, then I'd be surprised if you didn't qualify.
DaGonz
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Pizzaz
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So last year you could qualify at the aussie champs, scott and Kona... this year the Sydney 24 and Merida 24 get added to that list (and one assumes the Aussie champs would probably be a qualifier when its announced).
Worlds coming to Oz in 2010 was announced back in July and the Scott was always a qualifier so... yeah its tough organising travel plans to get there but if you were worried then the Scott was the place to qualify.
The fact that theres a minimum of 10 from each race is pretty good - look at qualifying in the US... top 1 or 2 only get automatic qualification, the rest go into a lottery.
Looks like there'll be a big field at the Sydney 24 so probably lots of entries up for grabs
RED_RACER
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Its not the weather you should be concerned about at Stromlo. Do a search for deadly snakes and spiders found in AUS. Stromlo has lots of open trails that the snakes love......
Le Matelot
Canberra Off-Road Cyclists
Matt,
Have sent you a PM, but ...
Weather - expect fine and an overnight minimum of 2 and daily max of 25. Having said that, it can be unpredictable. Over the last 10 years, the coldest overnight minimum has been -5 and the highest daily max 33. If you want to get a fitted out marquee as part of your entry, there is an option to hire a gas "mushroom" heater.
There is heaps of accommodation in Canbera, about 16,000 hotel beds, but also lots of camping areas, budget accom and backpacker stuff. Have a peek at this link.
Some happy snaps of various prior 24Hr events at the location for the 2010 24Hr Worlds are:
2007 Aerial Photos
2008 Night Photos
Setting up for the 2009 race
2009 race on Saturday and Saturday Night
2009 Race on Sunday
Oh, and don't be too concerned by all these comments about spiders, kangaroos, drop bears and hoop snakes. They're not a problem - the crocodiles ate them all.
Yeah I'm having the same issue. All the categories come up with the prices but I can't select anything either. I qualified for my age group at Scott this year. Has anyone been able to sign up yet?
Le Matelot
Canberra Off-Road Cyclists
No - the 4th of December is when MTBA announce the race which will be the 2010 Australian Solo 24hr MTB Champs.so am I right, that on the 4th Dec the easter solo race in canberra will be announced, and it will be announced as possibly the aussie champs and also possibly a qualifier for the world champs?
thanks
CORC's Easter race is on regardless of whether it is the Aussie Champs or not. It will also be a qualifier for the Worlds, but the numbers to qualify from it will depend on numbers entered, and whether CORC are successful in bidding for the 2010 Australian Solo 24hr MTB Champs.
Jackstack
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Was going to ask the same questions?
ebuk
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There are currently no race categories available for which you can register. This may be caused by there being no categories for which you are eligible or you are already registered for this event.
And just curious, why are the prices different for elite / <25 / every other age group?
There are currently no race categories available for which you can register. This may be caused by there being no categories for which you are eligible or you are already registered for this event.
And just curious, why are the prices different for elite / <25 / every other age group?
DaGonz
Eats Squid
You normally have to be activated to register, that is apply to be presented with a category. At least, that's what we had to do in previous years. So if you've only just activated your account and havn't emailed Stu or recieved an email from stu saying you've been activated for the Solo Worlds rego then sit tight a little longer I'd suggest.
HTH
Cheers
Gonz
