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With the toughest 4 rides of the other season remaining, including Alto, DD Showstopper Dunn has a solid grip on the Overall but several snakes are lying nearby in the grass. And with big points up for grabs on this coming Saturday's Royston ride, look for the eventual Overall Winner to make a move. First of all, don't rule the ladies out. With a 5 point sprint early in the day and another 5 points on offer for the First Lady to finish, one of our very own femme fatales could make a bold move. Showstopper and all the Non Pro's also have their chance to shine. This year, for the first time ever, the Royston City Limit Sprint is a Non Pro sprint with 5 points on the line. Royston City limits is one of the toughest intermediate sprints of the year (other than Alto). The Royston Sprint Zone is a little over 3 miles. The group first climbs the Mur de Royston, a double-humped back hill, then turns left to begin a deceptively difficult "flat" run to the spirnt. With the additional Non Pro points at the end, and with the added threat of "doubling up" on points (placing in the top 5 overall and in the top 3 Non Pro), Show Stopper is in position to cause major damage. But any number of pros and elite riders, T Brown, Can-Can Cornett, and D Goodman to name a few, are poised to strike. The Final Attack Zone this week contains an added surprise--an intermeditate sprint 4 miles in the Final Attack Zone. How cruel can Carney get? With big points on the line, expect a major shake-up. At this point, a strong person will step forward.
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Next Ride (# 8): 28 January 2012: The Swagger Racing / Team Type 1 Rompage to Royston Length: 4.5 hours / 90 Mighty Mules When: Saturday: 10 a.m. (window open)
Where: Sunshine Cycles in Downtown Athens (West Washington Street) Exit Route: Nowhere Road Store Stop: Mile 40 (Royston) / after Royston City Limit sprint Pee Break: approx. 1 hour Intermezzo Sprints: - Ladies Only Sprint: (tba and brand new) approximately Mile 14: 500 meter flat sprint on Commerce-Neese Road. Points: 5-3-1 / $25 cash to winner (do not have to complete entire ride)
- Royston City Limit: Non, Pro, 1, 2 Only! Points: 5-3-1 / 1st also receivesTed’s Most Best $25 gift card. Description: At Mile 35 the group will turn right onto Dove Hill Road (Sprint Zone opens). Road climbs steadily for 1.5 miles to stop sign. Turn left (BE CAREFUL / YIELD TO CARS), and go about 1.5 miles to Royston City Limit sprint. Store stop after sprint.
- Gene Dixon Hill Jamboree (4 miles inside Final Attack Zone): Pro eligible: Points: 3-2-1 plus $25 in cold hard cash. Line in road at top of third hill in Final Attack Zone / adjacent to Gene Dixon Colonial and Gothic Mansion. After sprint keep going - 5 miles to go (see below for description).
Interactive Map:http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2491956 Text directions: http://winterbikeleague.com/site/images/maps/RoystonLong.pdf Points: 4 to all (PRO FINAL SPRINT) - Win: 10 pts / $100 bucks plus da box
- 2nd: 8 pts
- 3rd: 6 pts
- 4th: 4 pts.
- 5th: 2 pts
Non Pro, 1, 2 Finish: - 1st: 5 pts. / $25 bucks
- 2nd: 3 pts.
- 3rd: 1 pt
Ladies Finish: - 1st: 5 pts / $25 bucks
- 2nd: 3 pts.
- 3rd: 1 pt
Post Ride Party: Ted’s Most Best (half-priced pints!) I’ll take 2! Forecast: Sweet! |
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28th January: The Swagger Racing / Team Type 1Rompage to Royston (90 miles /4.5 hours) 4 February: Porterfield Tire Alto World Cup featuring The Hub Alto City Limits Sprint (110 miles / 5.5 hours) 11 February: The Reality Bikes Greensboro Galumph (90 miles / 4.5 hours) 18 February: The www.gobaxters.com Lawd Have Mercy Lula Classic (4-4.5 hrs.) |
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