It's too bad that the two races conflict; however, there won't be a shortage of riders or fans at either race. While there may be less "international" riders at the U.S. Open, there will still be a ton a talented pros and ams out there taking care of business. We have no shortage of talented American riders: Riffle, Houseman, Warren, David K. to mention a few.
Correct me if I'm wrong (I'm from the westcoast), isn't Iron Horse the offical bike sponsor of Diablo? I would think that they would send some of their riders to the US Open...
It's too bad that the two races conflict; however, there won't be a shortage of riders or fans at either race. While there may be less "international" riders at the U.S. Open, there will still be a ton a talented pros and ams out there taking care of business. We have no shortage of talented American riders: Riffle, Houseman, Warren, David K. to mention a few.
Correct me if I'm wrong (I'm from the westcoast), isn't Iron Horse the offical bike sponsor of Diablo? I would think that they would send some of their riders to the US Open...
I agree, the place will still be packed as it is the best race in north america. It is hard to disagree tho that international pros attending means more prestige for a somewhat new event.
I really wanted to hit both ft bill and the open. It will be hard for media outlets to make decisions (as well as photogs).
This will hopefully be the last time i feel the need to post anything in this thread:
Diablo would definatly like a more international crowd at the US Open, but it does not make sense for them to change the date. They have used the same date for the last two years and memorial day weekend makes it easy for privateers and the majority of the riders to travel to the event. Hopefully there wont be a conflict next year.
It basically seems like the UCI is trying to take a stab at the US Open, im SURE they know about the event and diablo sent out the press release about a month before the UCI released their schedule to the public.
It basically seems like the UCI is trying to take a stab at the US Open, im SURE they know about the event and diablo sent out the press release about a month before the UCI released their schedule to the public.
Didn't I read earlyer in the post that the UCI WC schedual might change a bunch before its final? When spring time rolls around I doubt there will still be a conflict.
Didn't I read earlyer in the post that the UCI WC schedual might change a bunch before its final? When spring time rolls around I doubt there will still be a conflict.
But honestly, from a planning perspective of US Pro teams, it would have worked wonders for them cost-wise to setup up shop at the US Open and have a CHEAP direct flight ONE WAY out of either Newark or NYC Monday morning to Ft. Bill. That would have gotten all their equipment, employees and riders a really efficient movement overseas.
We'll see. All I can say is that my wife has already circled the date on her calender b/c she has no intentions of letting me miss the US Open for a 3rd year.
But honestly, from a planning perspective of US Pro teams, it would have worked wonders for them cost-wise to setup up shop at the US Open and have a CHEAP direct flight ONE WAY out of either Newark or NYC Monday morning to Ft. Bill. That would have gotten all their equipment, employees and riders a really efficient movement overseas.
We'll see. All I can say is that my wife has already circled the date on her calender b/c she has no intentions of letting me miss the US Open for a 3rd year.
Ft. William is the showcase event on the UCI calender......thats is my deep reasoning why it won't change. Makes sense though......
I just hope for the love of all good things DH they build a new course........use the new section of mountain they opened this year.
The dirt is like coffee grinds over there....
HAHA touche unfortunatly I think thats the only way a direct flight would be possible.
The closest airports are inverness (looks like the airport at the end of con air but with rain and nessie) Aberdeen airport (just about the same but has an arcade including pong and miss pac man) Aberdeen might be getting direct flights to texas soon........ yay
HAHA touche unfortunatly I think thats the only way a direct flight would be possible.
The closest airports are inverness (looks like the airport at the end of con air but with rain and nessie) Aberdeen airport (just about the same but has an arcade including pong and miss pac man) Aberdeen might be getting direct flights to texas soon........ yay
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