Re: RC: The English WEC program page and finishing times

[Teddy Lancaster <Teddy@runningbear.com>]

Michael Maul wrote:

> On the program page at
>
> http://www.compiegne-2000.com/en/home.htm
>
> the start is listed at 0600 and finish of the last riders is at 2300.
>
> Wonder if this is an estimate or they are allowing only 17 hours to
> complete? In Kansas they allowed 19 hours instead of the normal 24.
>
> the max hills look to be 80 meters(250 ft) so while a lot of them -
> it's not much overall.
>
> Mike
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The hills on the course are short, but steep and there are many of them.
The constant up and down compounded with sudden boggy areas and wash-outs
will take it's toll on those that are not watchful.  It will not be an
easy course....plus the weatherman predicts some rain on Saturday which
will make matters worse.....


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