seems like it is starting to get really big.
Saturday March 1st, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The organizers of Monster Track 2008 have decided, after careful consideration, to cancel this year’s main race.
This decision did not come easy and was debated at length. Our reasons are many but the overall factor was that the race has become unmanageable due to the large participation and our concern for the participant’s safety.
As many of you know, Monster Track started as a race held for a small, close group of NYC bike messengers. It has now become an overwhelmingly all-inclusive event. This, on its face, may seem like a positive direction for a race but in the context of a solely track bike alleycat it brings many problems. First and foremost, the safety of the racers is compromised. We believe that this is not a tenable position for race organizers.
Although the main race is canceled, please join us for Gold Sprints on Friday evening, Fixed Gear Competition (track stands, skids, footdown, freestyle, sprints, etc.) on Saturday and the Velo City Tour, at Kissena Velodrome on Sunday.
Schedule of Events:
Friday March 7, 8PM
Goldsprints at Third Ward
195 Morgan Ave. Brooklyn
Saturday March 8, 1PM
Fixed Gear Comp and injured messenger fundraiser at Rocky’s
South 5th St. at Kent Ave. Brooklyn
Sunday March 9, 12PM
Velo City Track Competition at Kissena Velodrome
Booth Memorial Ave near Kissena Blvd. Queens
wonder if this has anything to do with what happened in chicago?
-hugs
p.s. i will be back out this week :)
8 months ago
5 comments:
Damn, this was a big race too!
I watched the news report from the Chicago race. It's sad that guy died, but his friend, Alex, is a moron. What is he talking about?
I gotta say... one of the things I love most about races is going fast and dodging traffic, but ultimately it's our responsibility. If we're taking risks, we know there's a potential to get hurt.
It actually makes me feel like not putting on any more races.
I would feel so horrible if someone died. Shit. What to do?
I feel like an idiot. Here i am putting on unsanctioned races and at the same time promoting critical mass to show people that there are other safe means of transportation.
I guess one way to improve bicycle safety is to have someone die and then everyone will become aware. I don't really like that idea.
Do me a favor everyone. Ride Safe.
If you can't stop put on a brake.
Sorry about my little rant, but i just see some really stupid people out there on bikes.
you are completely right cole, it is the riders responsibility to stay alive in traffic, and in my opinion his friend did more to hurt than he did to help the cause.
but metha is also right, if you can't stop use a break; and cars aren't looking out for you, you need to watch for them.
just stuff to think about...
I agree with Metha, if you don't know how to stop please use a brake. Its a tragedy of what happened back in my hometown. Chicago is a city accustomed to seeing bicyclists on the road, but running red lights is to your own discretion.
I do have one statement to make... Not once have I ever been hit by a car until I moved down here. I got hit from the side (while on the sidewalk!) on Semoran. Orlando motorists seem unfamiliar with cyclists on the road. And never have I been heckled and yelled at so much while riding. I was never so nervous riding my bike back in the city. =i
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