Quote Originally Posted by Lynne
Well, I had to look up criterium, so I think it's closest to a crit.

I thought a criterium is a pack race? We were all in a line (pace line?) until the last lap.
I'd classify this as a circuit race. They are usually very similar to criteriums in that they are "lap" races, but crits are generally less than a mile in total lap length.

Regarding the stringing out of the pack....this happens in every type of race, whether it be road, crit, track, etc. Crits are generally "bunchy" in nature, especially when the speeds are slow and as the race is nearing the last couple of laps when everyone is preparing for the sprint to the line. But, as you may notice, they do lengthen out as the speed factor kicks in.

Good job on your first race, Lynne. Sounds like you had a blast. Keep it up. Don't let the crashes scare you. It's all just part of the game...you just have to stay out of them to keep playing.

Very tragic for the rider the next day, however. That hurts the soul.

Speed rules...
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