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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-14-19, 06:46 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 22,400
Posted By DieterDrake

Haha. Yes. I stopped looking for sponsors in...

Haha. Yes. I stopped looking for sponsors in 2015. Usually a complete waste of time.

The title of this thread is appropriately named...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-14-19, 06:27 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 22,400
Posted By DieterDrake

Agree. The problem is that there just isn't...

Agree.

The problem is that there just isn't enough money in cycling. Everybody is competing for the same resources, all the time, and everyone hates each other for it.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-14-19, 06:15 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 22,400
Posted By DieterDrake

That sounds a lot like a strategy... I've...

That sounds a lot like a strategy...

I've been in on lots of those meetings too and have had dealings with the leadership on both a personal and professional basis. You absolutely do not want to...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-13-19, 12:50 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 22,400
Posted By DieterDrake

2016. We're still doing events & tours, though...

2016. We're still doing events & tours, though mostly on the side.

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www.raceoffire.com (my favorite)


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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-13-19, 09:57 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 22,400
Posted By DieterDrake

Yes. This. USADA is ultimately measured by how...

Yes. This. USADA is ultimately measured by how many positives they get per year, not the testing volume. With fewer higher profile pros to go after, they'll continue to ramp up testing of amateurs...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-13-19, 09:21 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 22,400
Posted By DieterDrake

Yeah, tough one. No infrastructure at the top or...

Yeah, tough one. No infrastructure at the top or bottom. I think DK will have to remain cycling lore as a standalone climb. Still available at the Tour of the Catskills, though... I also live in CO...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-07-18, 10:16 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 22,400
Posted By DieterDrake

Agreed, but my point is that the message has not...

Agreed, but my point is that the message has not been communicated well and Velonews is not exactly in the outlet in which to convey it. That's like yelling in an echo chamber. USA Today or Rolling...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-07-18, 08:26 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 22,400
Posted By DieterDrake

Honestly, I didn't really pay any attention to...

Honestly, I didn't really pay any attention to who won what and how or with what in their system at Battenkill (or any race for that matter). I was too busy trying to make it good event. I remember...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-04-18, 04:13 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 22,400
Posted By DieterDrake

I toyed with this a few times, but in the end it...

I toyed with this a few times, but in the end it was too much of a pain because that road crosses a county line and that sends it into permitting hell with the NYSDOT... Also, there's really no...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-04-18, 04:11 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 22,400
Posted By DieterDrake

Same in New York/New England.

Same in New York/New England.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-04-18, 11:37 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 22,400
Posted By DieterDrake

Perfectly-stated. Thank you.

Perfectly-stated. Thank you.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-02-18, 08:41 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 22,400
Posted By DieterDrake

Answers: 1 Mass start event is worth my...

Answers:

1 Mass start event is worth my time.
Sort of, but they're about 5 year's late
Why would any promoter do that? It's a deterrent for participation.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-02-18, 07:48 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 22,400
Posted By DieterDrake

I should have said "relatively ok". Those...

I should have said "relatively ok". Those regions have seen dramatic declines as well, they just don't suck as much as compared to the rest of the country...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-02-18, 07:43 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 22,400
Posted By DieterDrake

No, but I do have 15+ years promoting every size...

No, but I do have 15+ years promoting every size amateur sanctioned race (including the largest in US history) and watching the industry (sponsors, participants, promoters, municipalities, NGBs)...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-02-18, 06:59 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 22,400
Posted By DieterDrake

Sorry, it's not even close, not even remotely...

Sorry, it's not even close, not even remotely close. I say this with anecdotal, first hand, and professional experience.

As a former racer myself it pains me to say this, but it's true:...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-26-18, 04:06 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 22,400
Posted By DieterDrake

Yes, but the point is that kids today are not...

Yes, but the point is that kids today are not now. That's a real problem for which a solution to has been neglected for a really long time. Solve that problem and we won't have this discussion in...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-26-18, 01:54 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 22,400
Posted By DieterDrake

Thanks, Gary. Great discussion and thoughts,...

Thanks, Gary. Great discussion and thoughts, above.We moved on from sanctioned road racing in 2015-16 or so because of the diminishing returns on that style of racing that were/are obvious. There's...
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