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Snelling Field Sizes
Thu, 01/20/2011 - 8:41pm
So I'm trying to wrap my mind around the logic of the field sizes at Snelling and the rate they sold out:
E4 - sold out at 100 with 9 wait listed
35+4 sold out at 50 in about 2 hours with 28 wait listed
45+1-3 sold out at 50 with 13 wait listed
45+4/5 sold out in less than 2 hours at 50 with 36 wait listed
I get not being able to add races to a race day, but why not increase the field sizes to meet the demand? I can't imagine that 100 E4s (no offense guys, I'm a 4 too) could race more safely than 100 35+4s or 45+1-3s. And if the 45+4/5 field is limited to 75 max (which is what I believe it is with a mixed 4/5 field although I may not be current on that), why not do it? Seems like alot of money was left on the table.
I know it's Bob's race and his call, but it's too bad that so many interested folks have to miss out on this classic...
Understand and appreciate the effort VeloPromo puts into these races, but it is frustrating to be a 45+ 4/5 where field size rarely reflects number of riders who want to race. At Snelling there are currently 68 opening spots in Juniors, 40 in the Cat 5 B race and 14 in 35+1-3's. If it's an issue of numbers/parking and there is room for these 122 spots that are currently unfilled, why not let the 85 wait list riders participate?
They opened a new field for 35+ 4. There are some spots open.
You can try contacting velopro1@sonnet.com and ask them to open another field for your category. I think for M35+ 4. They should increase the field sizes to 100 and increase the distance to the same as E4. I think one reason M35+ 4 fills up so fast is because the distances are usually shorter.
I remember Robert telling me the reason for the field sizes was the whole impact of larger numbers. Lack of parking, racers and traffic on the road, etc.