[rola643]

I would so love to see this happen but in reality I would have to agree with most of the comets made on it already. The only possibility is that Richmound and the fine state of Virginia grasp the at economic opportunity....This part of the state is military/gov't. and tourist driven.

Richmond makes bid for UCI road world championships official​

 

[rola643]

Man, it's been a LONG time coming but it's less than 24 days away now! There's been tons of good stuff happening on Richmond in preparation for this huge event.

Here's just another example of of the positive impact for the cycling community.

I'm soooooo. Stocked for this!!!!

https://www.facebook.com/virginiacapitaltrail/posts/10153498808490912

 

[rola643]

One more week!
http://navigate.richmond2015.com/

 

[bmohan55]

"this is soooo great!"

 

[bmohan55]

Saw two of what i suspect were Pro team out practicing Sunday, one in full Aero kit racing down route 5....the speed, the sound.....it was amazing!

 

[fpl1]

I'm very jealous! I hope it doesn't take another 30 years to come back.

 

[rola643]

Yee Haw, look at this pricing $$$$$

 

[fpl1]

Considering how much prime pro tickets cost now and food and drink is included it's not that bad.

 

[rola643]

Per day??? Sorry NO way!!!

 

[fpl1]

It's not cheap but try going to an nfl game or similar with food and drink included and prime seats. It would be a lot more. Now if I were going I'd probably find some place to watch for free

 

[bmohan55]

that's why i'm volunteering, work half the day and walk around with my "official shirt & whistle" the other half!

 

[fpl1]

^ smart

 

[bmohan55]

Teaser Pic

Here's a shot of Libby Hill cobblestones during the Collegiate Championships last year.

In between heats you were able to challenge yourself and ride up it...wife and i did....it's even harder than it looks.

 

[fpl1]

For those of you going I got this email from Specialized today. Apparently they will be giving away some cool swag each day including a new Venge.
This is copied from the email:

For the first time since 1986, the UCI Road World Championships are being held on American soil. And to celebrate the world’s fastest riders, we’re giving away some of our fastest products. Every day, from September 14th to the 27th, you’ll have the chance to win our fastest aero equipment. Enter online or visit our booth at the race in Richmond to sign up for your chance to win.

 

[fpl1]

I'm entering on-line. Can one of you be sure to pick up my winnings?

 

[rola643]

It's not cheap but try going to an nfl game or similar with food and drink included and prime seats. It would be a lot more. Now if I were going I'd probably find some place to watch for free

I just sat through the last race at RIR in Kurt Bush's pits and watched all that free! Now that's what I'm taking about

 

[fpl1]

That would be the way to do it. Bet that was cool being in the pit

 

[rola643]

After this I'll stop. Here's on of the pit stops.
http://youtu.be/-XwMlro42Dk

And I REALLY wish you could smell this fuel, I have a friend that's races a late model and burns 110 but thus stuff is over the top!

http://youtu.be/2IooVO4ER6o

 

[rola643]

Made it up there today

And Taylor Phinney!
http://youtu.be/ZIXXD-0nPd8

 

[fpl1]

That is awesome. Hope you enjoy and get to catch a bunch of the races. Saw the Hincapie bus. I'm down at his place in SC right now. Got dusted up a mountain yesterday by one of his riders who I guess didn't make it to Richmond.