cleeshoy
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So we should expect something in July then ;-)
2013 #XCM Series
- Thread starter PharLap
- Start date
Well, they said May but didn't mention which year
disappearin
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Any one else filled out the mtba survey? Had so interesting q's about the XCM nationals series being held on the same weekend and venue as the DH, XCO and XCE nationals. Sounds promising...
Who would know. You would have to think it is with no announcements.
akashra
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No.
When everything's ready to be announced, the organisers will do so, but there is work going on.
Excellent although they should just announce that opposed to not saying anything.
Sounds interesting - any info is always appreciated!
fezi
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Short Season of XCM http://mtba.subaru.com.au/
Lets the speculating fun begin
Im thinking that the series is likely to stay east coast going by the other venues. I would suggest that Stromlo will get one of these as its one of the only places that can handle the different disciplines. Perhaps Capital Punnishment will get a run or the rocky trail event???
Rd 3 Return of a long departed friend....... Angry Doctor????
So lets say Rd 1 Canberra
Rd 3 Angry Doctor
Will Sydney get a round? Im thinking not maybe Thredbo for round 2
Im thinking that the series is likely to stay east coast going by the other venues. I would suggest that Stromlo will get one of these as its one of the only places that can handle the different disciplines. Perhaps Capital Punnishment will get a run or the rocky trail event???
Rd 3 Return of a long departed friend....... Angry Doctor????
So lets say Rd 1 Canberra
Rd 3 Angry Doctor
Will Sydney get a round? Im thinking not maybe Thredbo for round 2
I agree to be honest - I also can't see myself travelling to get to one of these (above and beyond Canberra) given other commitments. I can see how they tried to make it more national, but i think it's going to detract from the great atmosphere we had in the last series, made predominantly by the average punters.
Disappointed =/
XCM Series Format
I think the organizers are missing the point. Participation is key.
The prior XCM series ensure great participation by a set of well managed events and a calendar where all participants - elite and age categories could realistically attend.
The emphasis on trying to cram all MTB disciplines into common events is difficult, especially if you cram 6 marathon races into 9 weeks.
I understand that they are trying to encourage a bigger atmosphere for the XCO series. But to cram the XCM series into the same schedule window as the XCO series just doesn't make sense.
Maybe pick a couple of the big ones early in the season, and co locate the XCO / XCM round - but not the whole series.
The success of the prior XCM series generated participation and coverage throughout the year.
Maybe its just me, but imagine an XCM series that culminated with the Australian Championships with the largest XCM race on the calendar 2014 Highland Fling - now that would be something.
I know they are trying, but maybe getting some more input from the most important stakeholder group - the participants - would be a good place to start.
I think the organizers are missing the point. Participation is key.
The prior XCM series ensure great participation by a set of well managed events and a calendar where all participants - elite and age categories could realistically attend.
The emphasis on trying to cram all MTB disciplines into common events is difficult, especially if you cram 6 marathon races into 9 weeks.
I understand that they are trying to encourage a bigger atmosphere for the XCO series. But to cram the XCM series into the same schedule window as the XCO series just doesn't make sense.
Maybe pick a couple of the big ones early in the season, and co locate the XCO / XCM round - but not the whole series.
The success of the prior XCM series generated participation and coverage throughout the year.
Maybe its just me, but imagine an XCM series that culminated with the Australian Championships with the largest XCM race on the calendar 2014 Highland Fling - now that would be something.
I know they are trying, but maybe getting some more input from the most important stakeholder group - the participants - would be a good place to start.
Long memories? Will people enter the Angry Doc.? remember the situation a few years ago when they didn't cancel the event after the storms so they didn't have to refund .
Angry Doctor
The last Angry Doctor was a joke. I loved that course but I doubt that the damage from the tress falling over the track would have been totally repaired. Still waiting to use my discount that was offered for the next race when they cancelled the last one in 2010.
Surely the only reasonable excuse for not having venues sorted by now is trying to get a round in up at Cairns on the UCI course?