sounds like a viable compromise.On May 20, 2018, at 10:08 PM, Todd Relyea brewer13210@PROTECTED [OCC_Race_Committee] <occ_race_comm@PROTECTED> wrote: The race committee meeting tonight was lightly attended, but the conversation was very productive.The basic premise was determine if we can still do a race that is financially viable, which will attract participants and where we can get a reasonable amount of club support (i.e. volunteers).No doubt the numbers are sobering, however if we reduce all of our major ...Continue Reading

The race committee meeting tonight was lightly attended, but the conversation was very productive.The basic premise was determine if we can still do a race that is financially viable, which will attract participants and where we can get a reasonable amount of club support (i.e. volunteers).No doubt the numbers are sobering, however if we reduce all of our major expenses, then it looks like we can still hold a road race with a minimum of financial risk to the club.  If we register at least 125 participants, which wo ...Continue Reading

#1I know there was a meeting and you now I wasn’t there and I don’t know what was decided. #2 We had a race in 2017. I have sent out a memo to the committee twice so this is the the third reminder/request. Can we please make a contribution to the West Side Boxing Association as agreed upon and promised. $300 Thank You, Chuck D ...Continue Reading

So just to be clear, are we doing the race this year or scrapping it?  Personally, I agree with what people have said about the participation (by racers and volunteers) not justifying the expense.    Tom Fucillo   *From:* occ_race_comm@PROTECTED [mailto:occ_race_comm@PROTECTED] *Sent:* Monday, May 14, 2018 3:19 PM *To:* Thomas Fucillo *Subject:* Re: [occ_race_comm] Points to Ponder     It was a good run    Chuck D On May 14, 2018, at 11 ...Continue Reading

It was a good run Chuck DOn May 14, 2018, at 11:43 AM, Mike Lyon lyon689@PROTECTED [OCC_Race_Committee] <occ_race_comm@PROTECTED> wrote: Dates are already set as is reservation of the park, Oct 20-21 From:* occ_race_comm@PROTECTED [mailto:occ_race_comm@PROTECTED] Sent:* Monday, May 14, 2018 11:21 AMTo:* OCC_Race_Committee SubscriberSubject:* Re: [occ_race_comm] Points to Ponder  I’m happy to help with ‘cross race (as long as I can race both days) and let’s fig ...Continue Reading

I think Dave's right.  The Blackfly challenge is a destination ride: start and finish at different spots, so the logistics can be tricky for many participants.  But last year they had a record year: 894 entrants, and this year they seem on par to beat that.  Weather does not seem to be a deciding factor either.People just love the dirt. My 2cts On Monday, May 14, 2018, 2:02:58 PM EDT, Dave Grieves i.am.dave.grieves@PROTECTED [OCC_Race_Committee] <occ_race_comm@PROTECTED> wrote: ...Continue Reading

Bristol Mountain had 107 registered for yesterday, but 20 of those didn't show up. Numbers way down from previous years. The Farmall Hill mountain bike series in Rochester on Tuesday nights get 100-110 a night. The future in in the dirt and gravel.On Mon, May 14, 2018 at 1:13 PM, Todd Relyea brewer13210@PROTECTED [OCC_Race_Committee] <occ_race_comm@PROTECTED> wrote:__  Jeremy,The hill bender had 68 participants this year.  I talked to the race director a few months back (I forget his name), ...Continue Reading

Jeremy,The hill bender had 68 participants this year.  I talked to the race director a few months back (I forget his name), and he was thinking that this might be the last year for the event.  Even as a charity ride, they've been having trouble raising enough money to justify the cost.Todd Relyea On Monday, May 14, 2018, 11:44:39 AM EDT, Jeremy Clay BLE jeremy@PROTECTED [OCC_Race_Committee] <occ_race_comm@PROTECTED> wrote:   Does anyone know the numbers for the hill bender?  ...Continue Reading

Does anyone know the numbers for the hill bender?  How was it for a non-usac race?  Also, traditional racing is not very exciting for the individual anymore. Grand Fondos, gravel racing, and other open/nontraditional forms if racing are the current trend.  I know it's hard to think of this event changing, but maybe it's time. Something fresh?  Maybe a relay event?  Who knows?  Jeremy Sent via the BlackBerry Hub for Android *From:* occ_race_comm@PROTECTED*Sent:* May 14, 2018 11:1 ...Continue Reading

Dates are already set as is reservation of the park, Oct 20-21 *From:* occ_race_comm@PROTECTED [mailto:occ_race_comm@PROTECTED] *Sent:* Monday, May 14, 2018 11:21 AM*To:* OCC_Race_Committee Subscriber*Subject:* Re: [occ_race_comm] Points to Ponder  I’m happy to help with ‘cross race (as long as I can race both days) and let’s figure this race weekend out soon!  I’m not sure what the consensus is, but maybe a quick informal vote?  Do it in 2018 or not?  On May 14, 2018, at 11:10 AM, Mike Lyo ...Continue Reading