Omnium this Saturday!! 14/05/2011

[Simon Llewellyn]

50km individual/teams points race - omnium. the race will be over a gruelling 150 laps of tempe velodrome with 16 sprints. sprints will attract points for first four places, 5 for 1st, 3 for 2nd, 2 for 3rd and 1 for 4th. However unlike an olympic style points race riders who lap the field will instantly lead the race on distance as laps will be counted as a lead rather than the usual 20 points being given, just as in a madison. The other difference being that unlike a normal points race team entry will be accepted so pairs or groups of 3 may enter and ride as though in a madison, giving everybody the chance to have a go.

Where: Tempe Velodrome
When: Saturday 14/05/2010
What Time: 4pm, following the women's event at 2pm
Who can race: Anyone with a racing licence, this is essential for insurance. However racing will be relaxed and catering for all levels of racers, from beginners through to experienced regulars. All are welcome!!!

Post omnium will be a bbq

***Racing subject to the booking of the velodrome and sancion from cycling nsw, which should not be a problem but yet to be confirmed

[AlexD]

Sounds great, count me in.

If a lap counts as a lead and not as points, does that mean that at the end you have a "race winner" and also a "points winner"?

[timyone]

nope, one winner

[mikesbytes]

Dam, I would of been at the pointy end for that one

[shrubb face]

Despite not being on a bike since Sunday, i feel the need to try and win this. Hence i should be there

[timyone]

That race was one of the highest quality track races we have put on! congratulations to every one involved!!

[kiwiames]

i agree Tim. It was a great race to be in! .... Surprising how quickly 150 laps can go by.

[AlexD]

Yep. I really enjoyed it, and learnt a lot about how these things work. Need to watch like a hawk for breakaways! Looking forward to the next one.