Dirt-junkie Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 I have been attending mountain bike races with my husband for the past 7 months and all except the "Die Hell" ride only made a fuss of the first few top riders that came in. If you are rider 120 that crosses the finish line you can forget about any welcome from spectators other than your own spouse/girlfriend. Not even the judges acknowledge your arrival. The Attakwas Extreme Mtb Cahllenge was a prime example of that. The judges had their back to the finish line and they had a 5yr old wandering up and down handing medals to riders as they rode in. I was not impressed at all. Every rider that finished that race deserved recognition - it was tough and finishing was noteworthy for each rider. Not only were they not noticed arriving back but the evnt was so poorly catered for that there wasn't food available to buy for those that arrived after 9 hours of riding! These mountain bike races are not just about the top riders - there a hundreds of others that pay the same entry fee and ride the same route and who also deserve a fuss being made when they cross the finish line!!!!!
Tankman Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 post a photo of yourself and we will tell you why they are not supporting or acknowledging you
Lucky Luke. Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 (edited) Wasn't the winning time 5 hours or so? The 'judges' as you call them are not endurance athletes - they can only be enthusiastic for so long! Train harder, hurry to the finish and the crowd will cheer harder. Or take your time, enjoy the scenery, but don't expect a hero's welcome from bikini clad maidens bearing floral wreaths. Edited January 28, 2011 by Luke.
chris_w_65 Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 post a photo of yourself and we will tell you why they are not supporting or acknowledging you  Picture MUST BE on the couch please
nathrix Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 Howzit Stukkie, welcome to the Hub. Please upload a couch pic of you and your bicycle. I'll make sure you get the recognition and cheering you deserve. All I got at the finish line was a medal and a klap
DaLoCo Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 Wasn't the winning time 5 hours or so? The 'judges' as you call them are not endurance athletes - they can only be enthusiastic for so long! Train harder, hurry to the finish and the crowd will cheer harder. Or take your time, enjoy the scenery, but don't expect a hero's welcome from bikini clad maidens bearing floral wreaths. If that is not motivation to train harder...
Wyatt Earp Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 Stukkie, kom hier en ek gee jou n' drukkie Ja no one cheered fro us at Atta, but then who are we ?
Wyatt Earp Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 Howzit Stukkie, welcome to the Hub. Please upload a couch pic of you and your bicycle. I'll make sure you get the recognition and cheering you deserve. All I got at the finish line was a medal and a klap Focus on my pupils you tjop
pezulu Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 It is true though that only the top riders get any kind of cheer at most races.Even finishing in the top 10 does not ensure that you get an applause of any kind.That being said I am not going to stand at the finish line and clap my hands raw for every single rider coming in. If the rider deserves it, sure, but then again...
chris_w_65 Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 Stukkie, kom hier en ek gee jou n' drukkie Ja no one cheered fro us at Atta, but then who are we ? You were supposed to stop just before the finish and clean your white shoes, then you would have got plenty cheering when you crossed the line
nathrix Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 Focus on my pupils you tjop I'm still in a coma from the last klap you tjop
Fish Eagle Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 post a photo of yourself and we will tell you why they are not supporting or acknowledging you  CLASSIC!
butafly Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 i believe the attakwas is a barstard of a race - so well done on finishing. there are a few guys in my club athat did not
Wyatt Earp Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 I'm still in a coma from the last klap you tjop  Tjop  You were supposed to stop just before the finish and clean your white shoes, then you would have got plenty cheering when you crossed the line  If only I knew that
nathrix Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 We cheered many of the last riders that almost didn't make the cut off. We shouted and screamed ourselves blue at them to get a move on and lift their assos out of the saddle if they wanted to reach the line in time.
TNT1 Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 (edited) I have been attending mountain bike races with my husband for the past 7 months and all except the "Die Hell" ride only made a fuss of the first few top riders that came in. If you are rider 120 that crosses the finish line you can forget about any welcome from spectators other than your own spouse/girlfriend. Not even the judges acknowledge your arrival. The Attakwas Extreme Mtb Cahllenge was a prime example of that. The judges had their back to the finish line and they had a 5yr old wandering up and down handing medals to riders as they rode in. I was not impressed at all. Every rider that finished that race deserved recognition - it was tough and finishing was noteworthy for each rider. Not only were they not noticed arriving back but the evnt was so poorly catered for that there wasn't food available to buy for those that arrived after 9 hours of riding! These mountain bike races are not just about the top riders - there a hundreds of others that pay the same entry fee and ride the same route and who also deserve a fuss being made when they cross the finish line!!!!! Is this for real? It's not April first yet is it? Is this dimwit just getting his her submission for most retarded post of the year in early? Edited January 28, 2011 by TNT1
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