Local friend put together a “solo stage race” with all automated timing to see if the community would enjoy it. Stage 2 of 3 completes today and reviews have been positive overall.
NJ Solo Stage Race with info on BikeReg for folks interested in the format and details.
Description: The SSR is a race that will encompass three stages over three consecutive weekends. It will include a flat TT course, a moderately hilly road course and a rolling road course. Riders will have a set period of time each weekend to complete the stage(8am-2pm each day). You can ride in the morning or afternoon. You can ride on Sat or ride on Sunday, it’s up to you. All stages will be completed solo to maintain physical distancing during these trying times. Riders will have the option of entering all 3 stages and being scored in the GC or, you can also choose to race 1 or 2 of the stages. Daily overall standings will be posted for each stage as well as an overall GC. There will also be a KOM/QOM competition. Timed hill segments during Stages 2 and 3 will be added together to determine the KOM/QOM winners.
Timing and Results: Timing chips are mailed to entrants and results are all electronic at my.raceresult.com
When the votes are in after stage 3 will determine if the community wants more of these events. I suspect it will be a yes and we’ll see a few more in the fall. Probably single stage though.