Image courtesy of INRNG cycling blog - www.inrng.comI've come across an interesting concept after browsing a few cycle blogs - street sprints. Many races are using 1km street sprints as a way to liven up the finish line either while the main race is happening, or the day before. Basically 2 riders sprint each other, and each winner takes on the winner of another heat until you have an overall winner.. Pretty simple?! Yep. Here's a write-up giving a bit more insight:
http://inrng.com/2011/05/street-sprints/
We could use this type of event in Mozambique to either spice up the CopaCiclismo events or just get more road cyclists (and other bike riders as well.. no limitation on type of equipment!) on weekends, people with a desire to ride but who don't yet have the legs to tackle longer road races of the 60-120km that are typical distaces in the Copa. A springboard of sorts.. In terms of organisation, it really is dirt simple:
- A straight stretch of road
- Starter and finish judge with radios
- Road marshals to ensure road closure
- Prizes for the winners.
The event would be over in the space of an hour, and it would be easy to stage events by age group, sex, ability, to ensure we get as many winners as possible. Will definately have to give this road sprint some serious thought!
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