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Decline in Races - Why is this happening?
Many will have seen a recent announcement that the Highland Fling maybe following the demise of so many other races with even the Mont and the Kowalski coming to an end this year. I'd be interested in what people think as to why these things are happening. Is it:
1. These races are run for profit and not volunteers and therefore are prone to declines in sponsorship?
2. That people are changing habits and want to do more downhill when these races are marathon by nature?
3. That we're not promoting the sport enough?
4. That the races were just not that enjoyable?
Decline in Races - Why is this happening?
Many will have seen a recent announcement that the Highland Fling maybe following the demise of so many other races with even the Mont and the Kowalski coming to an end this year. I'd be interested in what people think as to why these things are happening. Is it:
1. These races are run for profit and not volunteers and therefore are prone to declines in sponsorship?
2. That people are changing habits and want to do more downhill when these races are marathon by nature?
3. That we're not promoting the sport enough?
4. That the races were just not that enjoyable?
First 50
First 50km race so I wanted to get a feel for it. First mistake was starting too far back and not going fast enough in the opening circuit. On the second circuit I paid for being slack at the start and had at least a 5 minute wait at the start of the single track. I was happy to just follow the rider in front on the single track and not push it. Had one guy pass on the single track and then just stuck on his rear for a few k's expecting him to go faster. The third section was a pretty good effort bringing the last 19km home in an hour.
Need a lift to the 3 Ring Circus ride?
Hi
Does anyone need a lift to 3 Ring Circus event? I'm driving down Saturday morning and looking for some company. Plan is to leave Balgowlah at 6am, arriving around 8am. If you're keen and live on the Northern Beaches let me know and we can work out logistics. Sharing petrol cost would be good.
Cheers
Paul