Red Hook Crit 2016

The insurers will probably have the last say for an event like this if big crashes become a thing.

Do brakes prevent some accidents ? y/n
Are accidents more likely with fixed than single speed/freewheel ? y/n

Honestly it's not even relevant because having brakes and/or freewheels would be an entirely different kind of race.

Still no word from organisers.

Received from David Trimble yesterday via email - i assume to all riders

"First of all I would like to personally thank everyone who pined on a number Saturday. I am deeply grateful for the support and participation in the Red Hook Crit. This is a world that everyone of you have helped build.
The incident at the start of the men's race is still on everyone's mind. As the race started the moto driver stalled the engine and was left stranded. What happened next is clear. It was a simple incident with a catastrophic result. I acknowledge that this should not have happened and as race director apologize for the incident. As always we will review every incident and continue improving our safety infrastructure and race operations. Luckily all the injuries sustained in the crash are relatively minor.
Going forward the motos will begin moving around the circuit before the race is started. This will ensure they get a safe launch and offer a margin if something goes wrong. As a reminder the motos primary function is to sweep lapped riders off the circuit and provide a visual and audible reference to fans, riders, photographers, medical team, and course marshals that the race is approaching. In an situation where the course marshals are working to clear the circuit before the race comes back around the motos are essential.
The pilot we used is experienced at escorting cycling races and is the only driver we have ever used in Brooklyn. After the incident he remained on duty and escorted the race without issue. The procedures to start the race have been in place for years and mechanically the moto was in proper working condition.
I hope everyone remembers all of the amazing performances and efforts that took place before and after this. It was a beautiful day with overwhelming positive energy and believe that this day will be remembered ultimately for everything that went right as opposed to what went wrong."

David Trimble

Thats that then.

pined

Professional event organiser cannot do spelling very well.

In an situation

Or grammar.

Don't forget he's using American English, which we all know is completely silly.

Oooooh

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chelsea is the rider that went down in front of everybody. i wouldn't disqualify her for that. racing incident. that albano guy on the other hand came to a complete stop on the course after the line which is fucked especially with such a narrow course and approaching riders. the trackstanding penalty i don't understand at all.

The crash on the final corner was the final incident of a number of incidents. Race organizer has on-board cameras on a number of riders and can review this footage after the race to determine if anything untoward happened......which did.....earlier in the race.

As for the track stand......it was clearly stated in the rules that all racers received prior to the event. All racers were reminded of those rules on the start line.

thanks

Isn't he really saying that the motorcycle rider made a fairly basic mistake? (The motorcycle was 'in proper working condition' etc.) It just sounds as if he's trying to avoid saying that openly.

grammar.

"This is a world that everyone of you have helped build." is probably the worst clanger, but there are a couple of other interesting ones. Never mind, some people are better at doing the walk rather than the talk. :)

Anyone looking to warm up for RHC London this year, we're running a fixed criterium on an outdoor karting track down in Bournemouth
Come on down.

Registration for London opens 7 June.

Now; if you could all hold off registering until I've got mine sorted, that'd be great. Cheers! :-P

I'm in. Who else is racing?

2016 Course Layout:

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Same as last year isn't it?

No. New location. Original circuit here:

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Same place, but last years was around the Emirates Airline entrance.

Doh. That's what I meant. Thanks for clarifying ;0)

Suits me even less this year then. Glad I didn't enter.

Hey,
Seeing this thread stirs interest for yet another blast from the RHC line, I put my bit in here. I've done it last year to ensure proper first instalment of the race in London but am unable to attend this year.

If you feel you'd like to be part of the crew inside the Parc Fermé checking riders' bikes over and prep them for the entrance onto the race circuit, then get in touch with

Palu who essembles the team under:
07426849221
palubassano@yahoo.it

Or register here:
http://Www.Redhookcrit.com/Volunteer

You won't get any closer to the riders pack!

Suits me even less this year then.

Too fabulous?