Devil takes the hindmost

lost_in_thought
lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
edited February 2009 in Commuting chat
The kind folk at the L2P sent me this blurb about a new race at BikeRadar Live:
the L2P lot wrote:
HotChillee announces Circuit Race for BikeRadarLive

HotChillee’s '‚The Devil Takes the Hindmost‛ is an elimination race where riders will set off in a staggered start, based on British Cycling race category or ability. The first groups will need to work together to ensure they’re not caught by the faster riders. After an hour, the ‘Devil’ will pick off the back markers at the start/finish line of every lap. The objective is for riders to stay in the main pack to avoid being eliminated by the ‘Devil’ on each lap after the one hour mark – and then keep enough energy in reserve for the sprint on the final lap at the two hour mark. This is a high octane race requiring great skill, strength and endurance to ensure that riders aren’t eliminated, but still strong enough to contest the sprint on the final lap. It is an opportunity for riders to rub shoulders and turn pedals with pros and celebs. Entry costs £35 per person, which includes a weekend ticket for BikeRadar Live at Donington Park, May 30 – 31, 2009.

I wonder who the Devil is? It sounds interesting, if nothing else!
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  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    Maybe this guy ;)
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  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    JonGinge wrote:
    Maybe this guy ;)
    r_lance_sp.jpg

    The one on the left, or the one on the right? :wink:
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  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    Greg66 wrote:
    JonGinge wrote:
    Maybe this guy ;)
    r_lance_sp.jpg

    The one on the left, or the one on the right? :wink:
    Hang on, I'll just ask the guys over on the Race forum...
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  • Coriander
    Coriander Posts: 1,326
    JonGinge wrote:
    Greg66 wrote:
    JonGinge wrote:
    Maybe this guy ;)
    r_lance_sp.jpg

    The one on the left, or the one on the right? :wink:
    Hang on, I'll just ask the guys over on the Race forum...

    :lol::lol::lol:

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  • iain_j
    iain_j Posts: 1,941
    I've seen devil takes the hindmost races at the Revolution and I suppose the 'devil' was Hugh Porter (commentator) - on each elimination lap he'd announce who's got the boot, "number 6 your time is up" stylee.
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Well now that's disappointing! I had hoped that it would be an actual person starting well behind the field!
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  • iain_j
    iain_j Posts: 1,941
    That would liven it up a bit - dressed in red, horns and all, removes the riders from the race by jamming his trident into their wheels :twisted:
  • robmanic1
    robmanic1 Posts: 2,150
    iain_j wrote:
    That would liven it up a bit - dressed in red, horns and all, removes the riders from the race by jamming his trident into their wheels :twisted:

    .........or worse!!! :shock:
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    See, I should totally organise these things... :twisted:
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  • Anonymous
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    http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/20089
  • iain_j
    iain_j Posts: 1,941
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    See, I should totally organise these things... :twisted:

    Let me know when those events are then so I can be busy that day :D

    Now how about an SCR points race? Like a normal points race but using the FCN points system instead. Heck, make it an SCR Madison.
  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    M.Cole wrote:
    http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/20089

    From that article:

    # No drink riding will be permitted.
    # Lights must be in full working order for riding during low-light hours

    What sort of event is this? :shock: :shock:
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Greg66 wrote:
    M.Cole wrote:
    http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/20089

    From that article:

    # No drink riding will be permitted.
    # Lights must be in full working order for riding during low-light hours

    What sort of event is this? :shock: :shock:

    Also, no animals... and your bike must be clean!

    :shock:
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  • iain_j
    iain_j Posts: 1,941
    Clean bike? I'm excused then.

    And what animals can ride bikes anyway?
  • Feltup
    Feltup Posts: 1,340
    lost_in_thought wrote:

    Also, no animals... and your bike must be clean!

    :shock:

    I cycled out to the peak two weekends ago and when I came back my bike was filthier than Roy Chubby Brown on a stag night in Bangkok. Do you reckon you would have to clean your bike prior to entering the race track when doing the Sportive? If so would having someone help you clean the bike get you disqualified? :wink:
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  • iain_j
    iain_j Posts: 1,941
    What happens if your bike gets dirty during the event? Are you disqualified?
  • tardington
    tardington Posts: 1,379
    Yes. Dirt attracts animals, see?
  • Feltup
    Feltup Posts: 1,340
    iain_j wrote:
    What happens if your bike gets dirty during the event? Are you disqualified?

    It's a worry!
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  • Clever Pun
    Clever Pun Posts: 6,778
    iain_j wrote:

    And what animals can ride bikes anyway?

    GregT?
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  • rontana
    rontana Posts: 23
    So if I give my comutter a scrub, lock out forks I can take part? In full high Viz romper suit , all the lights blinking on random & my regular office pannier (right side only)
  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    Hmm, that seems like a rather interesting idea! I'd be interested to see the race as I reckon it could be VERY exciting! If I was to enter I think I'd want a better bike...........with tri bars! (Unless they are not allowed, I cba to check the rules!)

    An SCR version round RP could be fun :twisted:
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  • Littigator
    Littigator Posts: 1,262
    Clever Pun wrote:
    iain_j wrote:

    And what animals can ride bikes anyway?

    GregT?

    Nah he doesn't ride the bike...the bike rides him!

    ps where' s the linky for those tweed pics
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  • woodyonthebeach
    woodyonthebeach Posts: 583
    rontana wrote:
    So if I give my comutter a scrub, lock out forks I can take part? In full high Viz romper suit , all the lights blinking on random & my regular office pannier (right side only)

    sounds like its a Bicycle version of "Death Race" do the rich bet on you aswell
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