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Norm said:
After Nittany it's just based on points though. If you don't get any points in the first 2 races, then I'm not sure reg order is going to matter so much anyhow.
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I know, you're probably right, especially with Caffeinated, which is pretty far down the pike. But I kept getting weird, undeserved call-ups last year, which I'm pretty sure were based on fast fingers, and that only 9 of the 10 front runners pre-reg'd, leaving the promoters to use registration order. Some fast folks are only in it for the beginning of the season, and when they drop, there's a hole in the grid that I'm happy to have my square peg bashed into. And others head to NY or MA while we slog on, again leaving a gap... Anyway, that's what I tell myself at 12:01 in the morning. And again at 12:15. And 12:15. And 12:17. (Granogue! WTF?)
 
seanrunnette said:
I know, you're probably right, especially with Caffeinated, which is pretty far down the pike. But I kept getting weird, undeserved call-ups last year, which I'm pretty sure were based on fast fingers, and that only 9 of the 10 front runners pre-reg'd, leaving the promoters to use registration order. Some fast folks are only in it for the beginning of the season, and when they drop, there's a hole in the grid that I'm happy to have my square peg bashed into. And others head to NY or MA while we slog on, again leaving a gap... Anyway, that's what I tell myself at 12:01 in the morning. And again at 12:15. And 12:15. And 12:17. (Granogue! WTF?)
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Damn, I had a front row start at Marty's last year and I had no points as of then. So purely based on reg... NJCX does top 10 then order of reg.

I have always thought mtb should have call ups. Everyone registers for mtb races at the very last minute and then scrambles to get a good spot at the start. If they did call ups many more people would reg ahead of time which would probably give the promotors a bit more peace of mind. Have you ever looked at the reg list for a mtb race one week out? There is almost no one registered!
 
I spaced this morning and blew it. Didn't get into Nittany until 7:20. My season is over. I quit fatbikes.

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SpartaBard said:
If they did call ups many more people would reg ahead of time which would probably give the promotors a bit more peace of mind.
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How about one week out pre reg free beer?!

It's pretty difficult not to get at least a second row start spot for most MTB races around here..
 
Oh Heckler. You are shame. I like the free beer part, though.
OTOH, you may be better off mid-pack at Nittany. I reg'd 2nd row last year and got caught in a gnarly fast-guy crash that ate my front wheel. The early season nerves can lead to silliness. Plus, with the profusion of fast roadies and super-braking disc fatbikes, there MAY be a few more overcooked corners resulting in pokey fatbike piles. (I love you, roadies, you know that. Now stop crashing me out. I don't need help.)
Just don't forget Whirlybird at noon.
 
SpartaBard said:
I have always thought mtb should have call ups. Everyone registers for mtb races at the very last minute and then scrambles to get a good spot at the start. If they did call ups many more people would reg ahead of time which would probably give the promotors a bit more peace of mind. Have you ever looked at the reg list for a mtb race one week out? There is almost no one registered!
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I've never seen a mtb race where I would prefer to start in one space over another, I mean we are talking about 125 people vs, at MAX, 30? I would say most MTB races have an average of 10-15 racers anyway... The start usually has zero difference on where you would place.

Plus it's more fun registering last minute 😉
 
I have an idea.

All the time that you spend bitching & moaning about start order. Take this time and practice your race starts. Start order will no longer be an issue.

Problem solved.
 
Norm said:
I have an idea.

All the time that you spend bitching & moaning about start order. Take this time and practice your race starts. Start order will no longer be an issue.

Problem solved.
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Says the guy who rode from DFL to 10th at Nittany. For those of us not blessed with that kinda gumption, and who want to avoid getting caught behind this, this works. Plus, if I can't bitch about it, is it really happening?
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seanrunnette said:
Says the guy who rode from DFL to 10th at Nittany. For those of us not blessed with that kinda gumption, and who want to avoid getting caught behind this, this works. Plus, if I can't bitch about it, is it really happening?
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THAT HARD SWERVE ACROSS THE FULL LANE! damn.
 
I'm registering late as possible for everything. Start from the back to feel like a man passing people. Nothing worse than getting up front and realizing your way above your head. 😀
 
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