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By: Steven

Steven — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 22:02:34 +0000

The rider in front has the right to his line. Moving out of the way of lapping riders is a courtesy, but shouldn’t be expected if it presents a danger to the rider in front. A second or two isn’t worth putting a rider into the bushes either. Unlike Oregon, a lot of racers in MN seem to take their cyclocross a bit too seriously, and this isn’t the first time a lapped rider has been put into the ditch, even in C races!

By: royadver

royadver — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:41:46 +0000

if you are getting lapped, they should call out “leader” or “riders up” …if you are getting lapped you can make an effort to move over when space allows. you shouldn’t have to stop and get off the course

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:12:22 +0000

LAME!! However, it’s always tempting to grab a faster wheel. I found myself doing it at Red Barn on the gravel road section. I didn’t gap other riders, but it’s still not right in my book. When lapped by faster riders, you should let them through and continue with your race as if they’re not there.

On Sat. the 2 riders chasing Guy pushed through me on a tight section of the course. I was glad to let them by, but the only warning I got was “Inside Line” when they where right on my wheel. Their pass forced me into the trees and I lost what little momentum I had. I lost time and space to the guys behind me. The leaders may be laping me, but I’m still racing. Is there a universal signal to let riders know you’re about to lap them? Does the faster rider get the best line?

By: cj

cj — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 02:03:11 +0000

I was surprised to see the dude jump like he did. I thought he was starting to fall off the back of our little group and then when we let the leader through he was latched on and gone in a second. The question was answered though. I always have let the leader go if he is lapping me and will continue to do so. It was a somewhat short course so lapping was an issue Sat. Plus Doug Swanson is so damn smooth on the cross bike, he’s just fast. Thanks for chiming in guys.

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:04:28 +0000

Yeah, it’s lame for one person to “steal a draft” basically, but on the other hand, if someone has the legs to do it… everyone else in the group should start paying better attention.

I always hop on Doug Swanson’s or Aric Hareland’s wheel when they go by, if I can, to get back up to speed. Generally, I don’t care about 5th or 10th or whatever. I’m just there to have some fun and do the best I can.

The officials have pointed out that lapped riders should technically be pulled from the race, so I’m not going going to complain about anything.

By: royadver

royadver — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 23:59:37 +0000

The target audience of this blog is for crossniacs and our sponsors and Spencer is neither.

If you are getting lapped – get the hell out of the way and let them through. I’ve had to lap riders the past 2 weeks are very critical points in the races. This usually happens with 2 or less laps to go. Both races I was on the attack and in the process of bridging or dropping the group I was with. Luckily both races the lapped got over and did not interfere. If they tried to jump on my wheel I would have popped them. You shouldn’t jump on their wheel and get a free ride, unless you are solo. They are lapping you for a reason. If someone in the group does jump on them, you tell the officials and give them an ear-ful at the end of the race. I’m not 100% sure of the rules, but I believe lapped riders are supposed to get pulled….the only reason they don’t pull you at most races is because the officials are being nice.