Wednesday Night Spins – Crystal City, every Wed. in March

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  • December 18, 2014 at 7:08 pm #1017339
    PotomacCyclist
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    Now added to the forum Calendar.

    January 21, 2015 at 3:25 pm #1020933
    PotomacCyclist
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    More info from the CCBID: http://www.crystalcity.org/item/spark-speed-at-wednesday-night-spins

    Spark Speed at Wednesday Night Spins

    Weekly Indoor Bike Race Comes to Crystal City in March

    Crystal City (Arlington, VA) – The Crystal City Business Improvement District (BID) in partnership with Vornado/Charles E. Smith and Crosshairs Cycling will host an indoor bike race every Wednesday night in the month of March. With the unpredictable weather and a quiet local race calendar, March is the perfect time for an indoor race and provides a warm-up to a racer’s pre-season training program.

    “Crystal City is an active and bike-friendly neighborhood,” said Angela Fox, President/CEO of the Crystal City BID. “Wednesday Night Spins is a creative and fun way to experience bike culture while highlighting our incredible parking assets.”

    The course will be fast and fun for all abilities, and participants will compete for prizes for the top finishers each week while earning points toward being the best rider of the series. The lounge area will provide great viewing and happy hour drinks in the Washington Wine Academy beer and wine garden. Guests not racing can still enjoy fun games and activities in the lounge area. The first race will debut on March 4, 2015.

    EVENT DETAILS:

    When:
    Every Wednesday in March from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    6:00 PM – Onsite Registration/Check-in
    6:30 PM –Advanced “B” Race (35 minutes)
    7:25 PM – Beginner “C” Race (30 minutes)
    8:25 PM – Elite “A” Race (45 minutes)

    Where:
    2345 Crystal Drive Parking Garage – G4 Level
    .25mi from Crystal City connection of Mount Vernon Trail
    Blue and Yellow METRO Lines to Crystal City Station
    Free parking after 4:00 PM in Crystal City garages

    Admission:
    Free for spectators to cheer on the racers, cash bar, race registrations and fees can be found here: https://www.bikereg.com/crystal-citywednesday-night-sprints

    Social Media:
    Like Crystal City on Facebook and interact with us on Twitter using #crystalride. Guests who take photos during the event and post to Twitter or Instagram using #crystalride and tagging @CCBID and @cxhairs will be eligible to win great prizes.

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    About the Crystal City Business Improvement District (BID)
    The Crystal City Business Improvement District (BID) is a public-private partnership established in April 2006 to promote the vibrant Crystal City business, retail, restaurant and residential community. The BID is committed to showcasing the area as a world-class destination for visitors, employees and residents. Crystal City is INNOVATIVE, ACTIVE, ARTFUL, ACCESSIBLE, and GREEN. For more information, visit crystalcity.org.

    January 21, 2015 at 3:55 pm #1020935
    TwoWheelsDC
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    Of course it’s on a night I have class…

    January 21, 2015 at 4:50 pm #1020940
    PotomacCyclist
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    I’ll probably watch some of the races, but I doubt I’ll register. I’ve barely ridden at all over the past 4.5 months, and I don’t have a road bike. A triathlon bike wouldn’t be appropriate for a crit-style race and a mountain bike would be far too slow. Plus I would get nervous about being in a crit race. I have looked deep into my soul and realized that I am not a crit road racer.

    Maybe I could register for the beginner race and use the MTB or CaBi. Maybe not.

    January 21, 2015 at 4:59 pm #1020942
    Harry Meatmotor
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    definitely gonna check these out. commute home from work, register, race the commuter bike with backpack full of dress clothes? Werd!

    these wouldn’t count for BAFS since they’re indoor, right? lulz…

    January 21, 2015 at 5:55 pm #1020949
    hozn
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    It would be awesome if they were USAC sanctioned, but I assume not. I cant see spending money or risking injury on races that “don’t count”. But I am sure the social scene will be kickin.

    As for freezing saddles … Good question! We forbid trainer rides, but this might be a gray area. While inside, it isn’t a heated garage …

    January 21, 2015 at 6:06 pm #1020950
    Steve O
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    @hozn 106155 wrote:

    As for freezing saddles … Good question! We forbid trainer rides, but this might be a gray area. While inside, it isn’t a heated garage …

    Doubtful your GPS device will work.

    I’d be inclined to count this, however, if we’re taking a vote.

    January 21, 2015 at 6:07 pm #1020951
    hozn
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    Yeah, I would agree they should count. True about the GPS, not sure what those tracks will loom like, but I am sure someone can link to their previous Crystal City garage-race track.

    January 21, 2015 at 6:08 pm #1020952
    Steve O
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    @hozn 106155 wrote:

    We forbid trainer rides…

    I don’t believe we actually “forbid” trainer rides; we just don’t count them.

    I know of some teams that wish trainer rides (because of certain FS teammates who aren’t fond of the cold) were forbidden, though.

    January 21, 2015 at 6:09 pm #1020953
    hozn
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    Yes, fair. I meant “don’t count”, not forbid :-)

    January 21, 2015 at 6:40 pm #1020954
    rcannon100
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    January 21, 2015 at 6:48 pm #1020955
    Tim Kelley
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    @Steve O 106156 wrote:

    Doubtful your GPS device will work.

    Power meter, FTW.

    January 21, 2015 at 6:55 pm #1020957
    Harry Meatmotor
    Participant

    @hozn 106155 wrote:

    It would be awesome if they were USAC sanctioned, but I assume not. I cant see spending money or risking injury on races that “don’t count”. But I am sure the social scene will be kickin.

    As for freezing saddles … Good question! We forbid trainer rides, but this might be a gray area. While inside, it isn’t a heated garage …

    Pretty sure I’ll spectate at the first one to get an idea of what sort of silliness takes place – definitely not worth putting yourself at risk if the races don’t count toward upgrade.

    January 21, 2015 at 7:32 pm #1020963
    PotomacCyclist
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    That hasn’t stopped people before. A few of the people at the Diamond Derby/Phoenix Derby races motor along the course (well, with only a human-powered motor). Do those races count in any standings? I don’t know.

    Re the course, it doesn’t sound like this will be a cyclocross course, so it might be a little different from the Phoenix Derby course. But there are limited variations possible in a garage, so it shouldn’t be radically different.

    January 21, 2015 at 7:47 pm #1020964
    Tim Kelley
    Participant

    @PotomacCyclist 106169 wrote:

    Re the course, it doesn’t sound like this will be a cyclocross course, so it might be a little different from the Phoenix Derby course. But there are limited variations possible in a garage, so it shouldn’t be radically different.

    It’s a crit course. All on one level, no hay bales, and lots of turns and zigzags. Prepare for a constant Coast to Zone5 type riding. If you’re doing training intervals, try something along the lines of a tabata–20 seconds on, 20 seconds off.

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