Commonwealth Games 2014

stonflo
stonflo Posts: 21
edited April 2014 in Pro race
Can anyone tell me which day/date in July/August the road races are?
Mike
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  • fat_cat
    fat_cat Posts: 566
    Both on Sunday 3rd August

    see attached link http://downloads.glasgow2014.com/sites/ ... hedule.pdf
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,253
    Time trial on July 31st (Thursday), Road Races on August 3rd (Sunday).

    Detailed schedule here: http://downloads.glasgow2014.com/sites/ ... gGuide.pdf
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  • stonflo
    stonflo Posts: 21
    Thanks for the replies however we will be on our way to Edinburgh with a motor home so it looks like trying to catch it on tv.
    Mike
  • Yellow Peril
    Yellow Peril Posts: 4,466
    Can't wait for this. Really looking forward to watching the local countries do well
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  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,253
    There was a poster on this forum, ozzyosbourn206, who a few months ago said, in the Amateur race forum, that he had a chance of going to the Commonwealths for Guernsey. Any updates ozzy?
    Twitter: @RichN95
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,462
    RichN95 wrote:
    There was a poster on this forum, ozzyosbourn206, who a few months ago said, in the Amateur race forum, that he had a chance of going to the Commonwealths for Guernsey. Any updates ozzy?

    He posted again recently, seems hopeful of a place but was asking whether to go if he had a chance. The resounding answer seems to be 'yes'.
  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,651
    Pross wrote:
    RichN95 wrote:
    There was a poster on this forum, ozzyosbourn206, who a few months ago said, in the Amateur race forum, that he had a chance of going to the Commonwealths for Guernsey. Any updates ozzy?

    He posted again recently, seems hopeful of a place but was asking whether to go if he had a chance. The resounding answer seems to be 'yes'.

    It has to be a yes. Sure you'll probably get dropped real quick, but you'll be able to say you've raced against some top names.
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  • ozzzyosborn206
    ozzzyosborn206 Posts: 1,340
    No tA Doctor wrote:
    Pross wrote:
    RichN95 wrote:
    There was a poster on this forum, ozzyosbourn206, who a few months ago said, in the Amateur race forum, that he had a chance of going to the Commonwealths for Guernsey. Any updates ozzy?

    He posted again recently, seems hopeful of a place but was asking whether to go if he had a chance. The resounding answer seems to be 'yes'.

    It has to be a yes. Sure you'll probably get dropped real quick, but you'll be able to say you've raced against some top names.


    Our Commonwealth Games committee has set out a qualification criteria, so far 4 guys have qualified Tobyn Horton(rides for Madison Genesis this year) James McLaughlin (riding for French DN1 team Guidon Chalettois) and Mike Serafin and James Roe who are predominately MTBers but will do RR too. I have half qualified for RR and 2/3 qualified for TT. I have until May i think to fully qualify, if i don't manage it i can appeal to still be selected and both Tobyn and James have said they will put in a good word for me if needs be but I think they the outcome of that relies more on the overall size of the Guernsey team.
  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,651
    ozzzyosborn206 wrote:
    No tA Doctor wrote:
    Pross wrote:
    RichN95 wrote:
    There was a poster on this forum, ozzyosbourn206, who a few months ago said, in the Amateur race forum, that he had a chance of going to the Commonwealths for Guernsey. Any updates ozzy?

    He posted again recently, seems hopeful of a place but was asking whether to go if he had a chance. The resounding answer seems to be 'yes'.

    It has to be a yes. Sure you'll probably get dropped real quick, but you'll be able to say you've raced against some top names.


    Our Commonwealth Games committee has set out a qualification criteria, so far 4 guys have qualified Tobyn Horton(rides for Madison Genesis this year) James McLaughlin (riding for French DN1 team Guidon Chalettois) and Mike Serafin and James Roe who are predominately MTBers but will do RR too. I have half qualified for RR and 2/3 qualified for TT. I have until May i think to fully qualify, if i don't manage it i can appeal to still be selected and both Tobyn and James have said they will put in a good word for me if needs be but I think they the outcome of that relies more on the overall size of the Guernsey team.

    Good luck, and keep us posted!
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  • Yellow Peril
    Yellow Peril Posts: 4,466
    No tA Doctor wrote:
    ozzzyosborn206 wrote:
    No tA Doctor wrote:
    Pross wrote:
    RichN95 wrote:
    There was a poster on this forum, ozzyosbourn206, who a few months ago said, in the Amateur race forum, that he had a chance of going to the Commonwealths for Guernsey. Any updates ozzy?

    He posted again recently, seems hopeful of a place but was asking whether to go if he had a chance. The resounding answer seems to be 'yes'.

    It has to be a yes. Sure you'll probably get dropped real quick, but you'll be able to say you've raced against some top names.


    Our Commonwealth Games committee has set out a qualification criteria, so far 4 guys have qualified Tobyn Horton(rides for Madison Genesis this year) James McLaughlin (riding for French DN1 team Guidon Chalettois) and Mike Serafin and James Roe who are predominately MTBers but will do RR too. I have half qualified for RR and 2/3 qualified for TT. I have until May i think to fully qualify, if i don't manage it i can appeal to still be selected and both Tobyn and James have said they will put in a good word for me if needs be but I think they the outcome of that relies more on the overall size of the Guernsey team.

    Good luck, and keep us posted!

    Absolutely. Looking forward to catching up with any BR forumites at the Commie Games
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  • disgruntledgoat
    disgruntledgoat Posts: 8,957
    Lamentably, I won't be there as I'm quitting my job on the organising committee.

    Did I mention I'm moving to Belgium? Did I? :P :wink:
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  • thegreatdivide
    thegreatdivide Posts: 5,807
    We'll be doing the St Vincent St to West George St dash again. Worked a treat last year.
  • mulletmaster
    mulletmaster Posts: 502
    What time do you need to qualify for the TT just out of interest?
  • ozzzyosborn206
    ozzzyosborn206 Posts: 1,340
    mulletmaster wrote:
    What time do you need to qualify for the TT just out of interest?

    They basically made up a criteria saying you need to gain 30 points. They give 10 points for a sub 54minute 25mile time trial in Guernsey, 10 points for a top 5 in the Island Games time trial and 10 points for a sub 52 minute 25 mile time trial in the UK. However they said you can only gain 20 of the 30 required points in the UK meaning you would still need to do the time in Guernsey or top 5 in IG, but you could only gain 10 points from Guernsey TTs. Which means if needed you could have done 2 sub 52min 25s in UK plus either Guernsey time or IG top 5.

    I was 5th in the island games time trial and last year did 53.17 25 in Guernsey so just need to sub 52 min 25 in the UK but that is that one i am not so keen on as I don't like the idea of time trials in the UK, it is however generally regarded as the easiest of the three ways to gain the points.
  • Yellow Peril
    Yellow Peril Posts: 4,466
    ozzzyosborn206 wrote:
    mulletmaster wrote:
    What time do you need to qualify for the TT just out of interest?

    They basically made up a criteria saying you need to gain 30 points. They give 10 points for a sub 54minute 25mile time trial in Guernsey, 10 points for a top 5 in the Island Games time trial and 10 points for a sub 52 minute 25 mile time trial in the UK. However they said you can only gain 20 of the 30 required points in the UK meaning you would still need to do the time in Guernsey or top 5 in IG, but you could only gain 10 points from Guernsey TTs. Which means if needed you could have done 2 sub 52min 25s in UK plus either Guernsey time or IG top 5.

    I was 5th in the island games time trial and last year did 53.17 25 in Guernsey so just need to sub 52 min 25 in the UK but that is that one i am not so keen on as I don't like the idea of time trials in the UK, it is however generally regarded as the easiest of the three ways to gain the points.

    Gotta go for it. I believe there are some quite fast courses in the UK. I'm guessing it is the road safety issue that puts you off but remember 1000's riders TT throughout the year it is still relatively safe.
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  • Der Kaiser
    Der Kaiser Posts: 172
    Aside from our friend from Guernsey who do we think will be challenging for the medals in Glasgow.

    Will we see a decent field of riders or are we likely to miss out on the superstars?
  • Richmond Racer
    Richmond Racer Posts: 8,561
    Der Kaiser wrote:
    Aside from our friend from Guernsey who do we think will be challenging for the medals in Glasgow.

    Will we see a decent field of riders or are we likely to miss out on the superstars?


    He mentioned the Commies in an interview before the Worlds, so wont be surprised if Wiggins rides the TT alongside Dowsett.

    Aus will want to be competitive and I can see Durbo, Hepburn or Dennis lining up for the TT.
  • disgruntledgoat
    disgruntledgoat Posts: 8,957
    It's one of David Millar's last races too.
    "In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"

    @gietvangent
  • Yellow Peril
    Yellow Peril Posts: 4,466
    The aussies will turn out in force, they love a big Games. I expect Meyer to road race maybe track as well?
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  • Richmond Racer
    Richmond Racer Posts: 8,561
    Yellow Peril wrote:
    The aussies will turn out in force, they love a big Games. I expect Meyer to road race maybe track as well?


    RR yeah probably, but he gave up the track after 2012 World Champs to concentrate on the road. Aus squad is deep enough to be able to field competitive riders in the endurance track events without him, so I suspect not - but who knows.
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,253
    edited January 2014
    Der Kaiser wrote:
    Will we see a decent field of riders or are we likely to miss out on the superstars?
    It should be a decent field I reckon, soon after the Tour so lots of riders in good form. August in Glasgow is a lot easier to fit in for top pros than Delhi in October or Melbourne in March.
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  • Macaloon
    Macaloon Posts: 5,545
    RichN95 wrote:
    August in Glasgow ...

    :lol:
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  • disgruntledgoat
    disgruntledgoat Posts: 8,957
    Macaloon wrote:
    RichN95 wrote:
    August in Glasgow ...

    :lol:
    A tickled Weegie.


    At the Nationals, it felt like the sun barely came up all day.

    WOnder if Cav would fancy another crack at that course?
    "In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"

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  • Richmond Racer
    Richmond Racer Posts: 8,561
    disgruntledgoat wrote:
    Macaloon wrote:
    RichN95 wrote:
    August in Glasgow ...

    :lol:
    A tickled Weegie.


    At the Nationals, it felt like the sun barely came up all day.

    WOnder if Cav would fancy another crack at that course?


    From something li'l Pete said in a recent interview, seems like he'll be supporting Cav - so, yes
  • Yellow Peril
    Yellow Peril Posts: 4,466
    I believe there will be a reasonable Manx contingent including Cav and Little Pete. Hopefully someone else will chase the breakaway this time around!
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  • ozzzyosborn206
    ozzzyosborn206 Posts: 1,340
    It will be a very different race to Delhi, with all due respect I doubt guys like Tom Black will be near the front, whereas he was chasing the break down for Cav there. Plus with Sky allowing their riders to take part it will change the make up of who rides alot, got the impression Cav wasn't too happy with Pete K missing it in 2010? It will be good to see guys like Gee and Luke Rowe riding for themselves. I think Miller will do everything he can to make a race of it how good would it be for him to win his home Commies in his last year of racing
  • Yellow Peril
    Yellow Peril Posts: 4,466
    ozzzyosborn206 wrote:
    It will be a very different race to Delhi, with all due respect I doubt guys like Tom Black will be near the front, whereas he was chasing the break down for Cav there. Plus with Sky allowing their riders to take part it will change the make up of who rides alot, got the impression Cav wasn't too happy with Pete K missing it in 2010? It will be good to see guys like Gee and Luke Rowe riding for themselves. I think Miller will do everything he can to make a race of it how good would it be for him to win his home Commies in his last year of racing

    Agreed. Watch out for the Welsh this time around!
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  • Richmond Racer
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    Yellow Peril wrote:
    ozzzyosborn206 wrote:
    It will be a very different race to Delhi, with all due respect I doubt guys like Tom Black will be near the front, whereas he was chasing the break down for Cav there. Plus with Sky allowing their riders to take part it will change the make up of who rides alot, got the impression Cav wasn't too happy with Pete K missing it in 2010? It will be good to see guys like Gee and Luke Rowe riding for themselves. I think Miller will do everything he can to make a race of it how good would it be for him to win his home Commies in his last year of racing

    Agreed. Watch out for the Welsh this time around!


    G could be a very good shout on that course
  • lyn1
    lyn1 Posts: 261
    ozzzyosborn206 wrote:
    It will be a very different race to Delhi, with all due respect I doubt guys like Tom Black will be near the front, whereas he was chasing the break down for Cav there. Plus with Sky allowing their riders to take part it will change the make up of who rides alot, got the impression Cav wasn't too happy with Pete K missing it in 2010? It will be good to see guys like Gee and Luke Rowe riding for themselves. I think Miller will do everything he can to make a race of it how good would it be for him to win his home Commies in his last year of racing
    In terms of the British pros (WT/PC) Wales, Scotland and IOM have 2 each, so there will be pressure on those guys to ride. England has 12 to pick from, so less pressure on some of the top guys. I would not be surprised to see some young riders who can handle courses like this getting a ride ...such as Edmondson, Thwaites, Yates bros.
  • Richmond Racer
    Richmond Racer Posts: 8,561
    What's the squad size? 5?

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