Throwing in a couple of 2-centsers. I’ll preface this by saying that the whole point is to expand our social/biking circles and to have fun. And to have fun. So points, schmoints; they don’t really matter. The prizes are pointless, after all. The point is to have fun. Did I mention fun?
1) I think modified randomizing (with separation of the monster riders) will work just as well as handicapping. I say this from my perspective from last year: the only team motivation I had left by early March was avoiding the ignominy of being overtaken by the slackers. And that was with the supposed equal handicapping. Randomizing is also easier.
2) How about everyone is on two teams?–sort of like NBC with Washington Area All-Stars and your local challenge team.
– “Official” 10-person team with a stupid name
– Local team. These teams can be of varying sizes from, say, 5 up to 15 or 20. Scores weighted by number of riders to adjust for team size. Mikey and others can come up with side bets specific to the local teams even. And local teams will find it easier to get together for coffee clubs or rides, etc. Maybe even brawls with the next local team over if they start riding on your turf, man.
– Those of us on a sucky official team might still be able to contribute to a competitive local team. Kind of like the NHL, where all the teams make the playoffs.
3) You must be on the forum. That said, people who want to join the forum in order to participate in FS are welcome and encouraged to do so. I like Bob’s rule that communications take place here, which helps build interest in the Forum.
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