Ridecamp: Re: [RC] weight classes definitions?

John,

Isn't there a "slop" factor of so many percent to take into account such 
things as weight loss during the ride, inaccurate scales at ride sites, 
etc.?  I think there is but too lazy to look it up:-).

Truman

John A. Teeter wrote:

> The weight classes are defined in the AERC Rules:
>
> 8.5.2 There are also weight divisions within the Senior Division.
> Competitors are recorded in weight divisions as indicated in the ride
> results.
>
> 8.5.2.1 Heavyweight, consisting of riders whose combined body weight and
> tack is 211 pounds or more.
>
> 8.5.2.2 Middleweight, consisting of riders whose combined body weight and
> tack is from 186 to 210 pounds.
>
> 8.5.2.3 Lightweight, consisting of riders whose combined body weight and
> tack is from 161 to 185 pounds.
>
> 8.5.2.4 Featherweight, consisting of riders whose combined body weight and
> tack is 160 pounds or below.
>
> 8.5.2.5 For a rider to stay within a weight division he/she must meet the
> minimum requirement but need not stay under the maximum parameter.
>
> johnt




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