Occassional thoughts about orienteering
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Sunday, May 13, 2007 Watching the bike racesI spent a few hours watching the collegiate cycling national championships in downtown Lawrence. Watching endurance sports is always a bit inspiring. After the races, we headed out for a trail run.I took a few snapshots during the races. This shows the lead pack on the last lap. A group of about 10 riders got a lead in the last 15-20 minutes of the 70 minute race. I don't know who won (we were watching about 300 meters away from the finish line).  Downtown Lawrence - old buildings and tree lined streets - is a nice location for a race.  Crashing on a bike hurts. In this snapshot, a group of riders had slid out going around the corner and were just getting back on their feet.  When you crashed or had a flat, you got a free lap. The next time the pack came around, the organizers would put you back in the race. One official stood in front and told you when to go. Another pushed to help you get up to speed. I'm not sure why, but one of the officials was wearing a blazer (and a nice straw hat to keep the sun off). In this snapshot, the riders are waiting for the lead pack to come around.  And in this snapshot, the rider is getting back up to speed to rejoin the pack.  In this shot a Kansas rider rejoins the pack. The guy right behind the rider - the one who looks like he is about to tip over - was giving the rider a push to help him get back up to speed.  Watching the races was a nice way to spend the morning. It was inspiring to watch the college kids racing hard. It also reminded me of how far orienteering has to go before it would be anywhere near as good as cycling as a spectator sport. Back to okansas.blogspot.com. posted by Michael | 6:37 PM 
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