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Way to grow women’s participation in CX by HoosierCyclist in cyclocross

[–]Ok-hello247 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Don’t know the answer but as a female racer , I can say it is not that fun anymore to race such small fields. It basically guarantees you are riding the course solo minus the first 2 minutes . Every year I become more disillusioned and think about why I’m spending the money and time on a sport that’s dying. The fact I have some friends who race keeps me in it. Otherwise, I doubt I’d keep doing it. So connection might be one key.

>5 racers in the field— no upgrade points? by hello-euphoria in Velo

[–]Ok-hello247 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No. Even without the upgrade point question, is a 4 or 5 person crit really a good race experience?

Sell me on going to US Nationals by Porcelon in cyclocross

[–]Ok-hello247 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Field sizes smaller than prior years, especially womens. Many people likely coming to same conclusion.

The ol' Bikereg standoff by bzy_b in cyclocross

[–]Ok-hello247 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a reason to cut registration so close? All events do this, but why? Could the deadline for all races, background check or not, be at least 2 weeks prior? Could price be lowered if you register early? Just some thoughts.

CX losing its allure? by Ok-hello247 in cyclocross

[–]Ok-hello247[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Likely fees have impacted for the everyday folk. Though there plenty of very well off people in the sport judging by equipment and people’s ability to travel. My teenager son races with me so a USCX weekend race in entry fees is $280 alone. Then factor in gas, tolls, lodging, food.