2007 Raleigh Downtown Criterium?

[KarenG]

anyone want to get a group together and go see this (http://www.raleighcrit.com/)?

[Pugslyyy]

I've already volunteered to be a marshall. anybody else want to join in?

[KarenG]

maybe...

[Zonda]

anyone want to get a group together and go see this (http://www.raleighcrit.com/)?

Looks like I will be able to attend. I think I'd rather be a spectator than volunteer. I've more than met my quota for voluteer work this year.:rolleyes:

[BetsyW]

Brian and I are planning to go as spectators too.

[williamtash]

I think i would like to go as a spectator

[Zonda]

We need to figure out our plans for this, where to meet, what time, etc. Any suggestions?

So far we have:
Me, Betsy, Brian J., Karen, Joel and Sandy. Jon T. is volunteering.


Raleigh Downtown Criterium (http://www.raleighcrit.com/)

Friday, May 25, 2007: Opens at 1:00pm, closes at 5:30pm for women and 7:00 pm for men.

Schedule of Events

· 6:00pm—Expo Open

· 6:30pm—Women’s Race (based off of 20 miles doing 35 laps, allowing 50 -60 minutes for them to finish)

· 7:40pm—Women’s Award Ceremony

· 8:15pm—Men’s Race (based off of 50 miles doing 80 laps, allowing 1hr 50 minutes for them to finish)

·10:20pm—Men’s Award Ceremony

[BrianJ]

As for a parking option, we should be able to use my work parking lot.
http://www.raleighchamber.org/chinfo/directions.html

Its a few blocks away from the course and with the new convention center being built you have to walk an extra block around.

The area can be sketchy in the evening, cars have been broken into, but its usually the ones that are left overnight. Not sure how street parking will be around Moore Square on a Friday night.

[Zonda]

:eek: The area can be sketchy in the evening, cars have been broken into, but its usually the ones that are left overnight.

Thanks for the suggestion. Guess we need to stay in groups after dark.

Is anyone available to meet at 5:00 or 5:30?

I found this on their website.

Spectator Parking

Spectators attending the Raleigh Downtown Criterium have both the option of on-street parking or various parking decks and lots available throughout downtown Raleigh. Please click here (http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/section.cfm?groupid=8) to access Raleigh’s interactive parking lot guide. Several parking decks on Wilmington St. will not be accessible or hard to access after 5:30 pm on race day, including the Moore Square, the Alexander Square, and the Wilmington St. parking decks.
Raleigh Parking ordinances are strictly enforced; you are urged to obey parking restrictions.

[KarenG]

zonda,

joel and i can meet at either time.

karen.

[williamtash]

I might be able to at 5:30 or very close to it depending on traffic

[BetsyW]

I have to work until 6 and it doesn't look like I'll get out early. Brian and I will be leaving straight from my work (in Garner) to come downtown, so I will just have to call someone when we get there to find out where you guys are standing.

[Michelle W]

Here's an article from Today's N&O about the event and the riders

http://www.newsobserver.com/105/story/578140.html

[Zonda]

Sorry for the delay with the final details. It’s been a hectic week.

Here is a suggestion for parking tomorrow:

Wake County Parking Deck (http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/point.cfm?pid=89&context=4,3)
312 S. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27601

Directions (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=312+S.+Salisbury+Street,+27601&sll=18.646245,-73.476562&sspn=68.983151,118.476563&ie=UTF8&ll=35.778149,-78.640265&spn=0.007642,0.014462&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1)
Flyer (http://www.raleighcrit.com/flyer.pdf)
Raleigh Downtown Criterium (http://www.raleighbikerace.com/)

Since we are all arriving at different times, we will have to exchange cell phone number via private email so we can find each other. I’ll send an email shortly providing cell phone numbers I have. We can try to find a restaurant once we get down there. I will probably arrive at 4:30, Karen & Joel shortly after that, Sandy & Mike D. around 5:30, Betsy & Brian after 6:00. I don’t know when the others are arriving.

Here is who is coming:

Me
Betsy
Brian J.
Karen
Joel
Sandy,
Mike D.
Gerard
Elaine
Boyd
Harry

Schedule of Events - Friday, May 25, 2007

· 6:00pm—Expo Open
· 6:30pm—Women’s Race (based off of 20 miles doing 35 laps, allowing 50 -60 minutes for them to finish)
· 7:40pm—Women’s Award Ceremony
· 8:15pm—Men’s Race (based off of 50 miles doing 80 laps, allowing 1hr 50 minutes for them to finish)
· 10:20pm—Men’s Award Ceremony

[Zonda]

Photos (http://www.trianglecycling.com/gallery/browseimages.php?c=5)

16 of us had a blast last night. The race was fun to watch in person. It was my first one. The company was great also…;) We had seats at a restaurant right on Fayetteville with a good view, food and beer available. What more could you ask for … :D

Attendees:
Me
Harry
Gerard
Mike D.
Karen & Joel
Elaine & Boyd
Brian & Betsy
Esther & Scott
Jon T. & Emily
Jill & Guest (sorry, I didn't remember his name)

Mike D., where is that photo of you and 212???

[Zonda]

Mike D., where is that photo of you and 212???

Found it: 212 (http://www.trianglecycling.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=260&c=3&userid=44)

[Pugslyyy]

isn't this her? http://www.myspace.com/noheadwinds

[KarenG]

it is jon! how'd you find that??

[Pugslyyy]

i was actually trying to figure out if she was riding with a team at the event. she seemed like a strong rider but at a disadvantage because she looked like she was solo.

i also think the vanderkitten jerseys are cool.

[BetsyW]

i also think the vanderkitten jerseys are cool.

http://www.vanderkitten.com/

Hey Brian - I want a vanderkitten jersey!! :D

[BrianJ]

http://www.vanderkitten.com/

Hey Brian - I want a vanderkitten jersey!! :D

I can't stop you. :p

[Michelle W]

Hey Brian. I think that would be a nice "Yeah Betsy, you finished your course work!!!" gift or "I'm going to miss you while you do your clinical" gift. Your choice.

[BrianJ]

Hey Brian. I think that would be a nice "Yeah Betsy, you finished your course work!!!" gift or "I'm going to miss you while you do your clinical" gift. Your choice.

You are not helping. :p

[williamtash]

I think it is a great gift for finishing course and besides they are neat looking shirts:D