-T. O.

yes, no, maybe

Yann Ropars
970-222-6891
twitter.com/yannr

Yann Ropars
970-222-6891
twitter.com/yannr

Ray said he would do his best to show up. How about Bobcat at 7:00 am? Ray, is that too early for you?

 

From: 450Club@yahoogroups.com [mailto:450Club@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Yann Ropars
Sent: Friday, April 10, 2009 3:54 PM
To: 450 Club
Subject: [450Club] Do we have a plan for tomorrow?

 

Yann Ropars
970-222-6891
twitter.com/yannr

Don't tell me doctor...

Tom Overton wants you to check out: Cayote/Bobcat/Backbone

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Is anyone riding tomorrow morning? I finally got my light back.

BTW, I am signing up for below? Anyone interested?

Angelo

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From: Todd Rankin [mailto:todd@skirealestatecolorado.com]
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 10:58 AM
To: 'FORERO,ANGELO'
Subject: FW: 2009 Firecracker 50

Hi Angelo – FYI about the Firecracker 50.

 

Take Care Todd

 

Todd Rankin, MBA

Realtor^®/Founding Partner

Cornerstone Real Estate Company, LLC

Board of Directors, Breckenridge, Summit Association of Realtors

970-406-0437 - cell

866-870-0695 - fax

 

...Remember!  The next time you are in a conversation with someone who is thinking about a move - IN ANY CITY OR STATE IN THE US OR CANADA - call me first!  I can help make sure your friends, family members and work associates are very well taken care of.

 

From: Jeff [mailto:westy@mavsports.com]
Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2009 8:53 PM
To: westy@mavsports.com
Subject: 2009 Firecracker 50

 

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Greetings and Welcome to the 2009 Firecracker 50, home of the USA Cycling Mountain Bike Marathon National Championships!

Plans are well under way for the 9^th annual Firecracker and we have some changes and tweaks to share with you.

 

REGISTRATION

Registration is now open!  Read on for some very important information regarding field size limits and the first ever time cut-off.

 

WEBSITE

All event details are posted at www.mavsports.com.  Info will be updated periodically as the event nears so check in from time to time.

 

Here’s a look at some changes for 2009!

FIELD LIMIT

New for 2009 is a field limit of 750.  Let me be clear…that’s 750 race plates.  Why the distinction?  Because a team counts as one! 

If this year plays out the same as last year we will have to turn 107 people away.  We don’t want that to happen unless you want to be here no matter what!

The bottom line here is, register early and get your spot!

Why the limit?  A couple of reasons…

Our USFS Permit says so!  That’s reason enough.

Second, we don’t believe bigger is necessarily better.  We heard from a few last year that the route was pretty crowded on Lap 1.  On Lap 2 things loosen up considerably when things string out and because of the DNF rate (25% in 2008). 

We believe now, as we believed in 2001, that quality is better than quantity and that taking care of the racer is job #1.  And besides, 750 is pretty darn big!

Now, there’s a chance we will not fill and we’ll be able to accommodate everyone that wants to participate.  How do you know how full the race is so that you can make that Game Day Decision?  We will post the total number of registrations-to-date on the Firecracker 50 home page Bulletin at www.mavsports.com.  Since it’s still March we’ll update twice a week.  As we get into May and June we’ll update daily.

 

TIME LIMIT

In the interests of safety, a time limit will be imposed for 2009.  The cut-off location is Aid Station #2 on Lap 2.  This is Mile 36.5 and the cut-off time is 4:15PM.  For a racer starting at 11:15 this allows them 5 hours or an average speed of 7.3mph.  Projected over the 50 mile course, 7.3mph equates to a total time of 7:08.  We feel this is a reasonable rate of speed for Sport racers and allows faster racers time to deal with mechanical issues and still make the cut-off.
Any racer arriving at Aid #2 after 4:15 will be directed downhill on French Gulch Rd. to downtown Breckenridge.

 

START INTERVALS

We are working with the great folks at the Breckenridge Resort Chamber (they organize the parade) to utilize a 2 minute start interval.  At the very least, the MTB National Championship categories will start at two minute intervals and it’s possible that will apply to the entire field.

 

COURSE IMPROVEMENTS

We had a meeting recently with the Forest Service and began plans on a muddy section of trail at about Mile 8ish…you know the one I mean…lots of braiding, tons of mud, just before the Mt. Pride Mine.  Maverick Sports and the Summit Fat Tire Society will be footing the bill and the work will be completed by race day.

We are also in negotiations with The Country Boy Mine to bring the race through their property.  This reroute would eliminate the two-way section on Sally Barber Road.  Again, this is a tentative announcement, no promises, but we remain positive. This is something we’ve been working on for years so keep your fingers crossed.

Lastly, remember Nightmare on Baldy?  That’s the wicked steep loose descent that dumps you out at Sally Barber Mine.  Nightmare has been replaced with brand new contouring singletrack.  Thanks to Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, Town of Breckenridge Open Space and Trails, Summit County Open Space and Trails, and a gozillion volunteers.  This new trail was built in July of 2008.  In a word it’s awesome!

 

START ORDER

Pro/Open Women will start with the Pro/Open Men.  We’ll line you up at the back of the men’s group and you’ll roll out together.  Last year some gals had to pick their way through a throng and it made for a tough situation.  As Pros, you deserve a clear track.

Also, due to the popularity of the Maverick Open and Singlespeed classes we will send them as separate waves.

 

TECH EXPO

Tech Expo space for the Firecracker is FREE!  Get on the list early to reserve your spot.

 

GT GOLDEN RACE SERIES

This year’s Firecracker has been selected as part of the GT Golden Bike Race Series.  This is a super cool promotion and all the details are at www.gtisgolden.com.  The short story is GT is giving a FREE bike and an all expenses paid trip for two to the next race in the series.  The prize goes to the 1^st Place non-Pro finisher.  For the longer and more entertaining story click the link and check it out.

 

THANKS!

Without you, The Racer, the Firecracker 50 would not exist.  We are extremely grateful for the support you have shown this event.

Have a thought or suggestion you’d like to share?  We’d love to hear it!

 

On behalf of the entire Breckenridge community we hope you consider the Firecracker as part of your 4^th of July plans and look forward to seeing you.

 

Sincerely,

Jeff Westcott

Maverick Sports Promotions

westy@mavsports.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I’m out this week.  Headed to WP Thursday night for the last ski weekend.

 

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Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 1:55 PM
To: 450club@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [450Club] Garage night Thursday

 

Where Is the Garage night this week? 

 

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Steve Lacey                                         

Advanced Micro Devices                       

2950 E. Harmony Rd.                                              

Fort Collins,  CO. 80528-9558                       

                                                           

Phone: (970)-226-9527                       

Email: steven.lacey@amd.com

 

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Too bad the weather sucks or else the debut could be Saturday.

Doug