Via the Rumor Mill – 3 Day Transrockies?
This just in via the rumor mill – I’ve gotten word that the Transrockies may be announcing 3-day packages.
Effectively riders would be able to race either the first 3, or last 3 days of the full Transrockies route. I have no details yet on whether the same support/meal/lodging options are available to people interested in the shorter route.
I’m not sure what the motivators behind offering the 3-day courses are… It could be that in light of the economy they’re noticing a sluggish uptake on registration, or it could just be a wildly addicitive Transrockies ‘primer’ for those that aren’t quite ready to commit the money, resources, or training required for a 7-day stage race. Regardless of the motivation I would imagine it will be a grand success – Much more accessible for most people, not as intimidating a race, and you still get the stellar route and support of a world-class race.
I guess we’ll wait and see!
3 Comments
K8 on February 19th, 2009
It’s for sure the economy. Alberta gov announced we’re officially in a recession. yike.
Still, 3-day TR option is a good idea.
Ken Hurd on February 19th, 2009
The Transrockies seems to have started a trend… the BC Bike Race just announced their foray into solo racing as well. Though from what I can tell, it isn’t a mini version of the race, it will be the full 7 days.
Ken Hurd on February 18th, 2009
*Update*
It is indeed a fact, the Transrockies unveiled their 3-day solo packages today. An enticing offer indeed – You can check out all the details on their site:
http://www.transrockies.com/trc/register/TR3.htm