ECCC #3: UVM Green Mountain - April 11-12, 2015

We had a fantastic turnout at our first McGill Cycling Team race last weekend in Boston. McGill placed 4th overall…if you want to help McGill get on the podium, then sign up to race at UVM Green Mountain!

The UVM Green Mountain Race weekend features an exciting Team Time Trial, a Road Race, and a Criterium on the University of Vermont campus. This race is much closer than the other ones, so even if you’re only able to attend one day of racing, it will be worth the trip!

Here is the race pamphlet for more information: http://collegiatecycling.org/eccc/wiki/uploads/Calendar/2015-Road-UVM.pdf

I would like to get full confirmation on whether you plan to participate by the end of the day Monday April 6, but please indicate your level of interest ASAP so I can start working on the logistics.

As always the trip price will be ~$60 (most likely less since it’s closer and we’ll probably stay at Dom’s house) and if you are able to provide a car or place to stay the cost of your trip will be waved.

Looking forward to a great turn out!

The Mount Philo finish is back for 2015 after being cancelled due to snow last year, UVM was saying it’s looking it it will be in good condition by race day. For those who don’t know Mount Philo is a 1.8km climb that has ramps upwards of 25%.

In all the years I’ve been racing, mt philo has never been included. rumours I say! lies!

Mat BR on the climb (2008):

I swear, the vultures were waiting:

In 2007 I was there, but my memory might be cloudy, this is all I can remember from that weekend

and this

and we can’t forget, that was the weekend of Nicks leg shaving massacre

…and the weekend of an unfortunate flat tire on our rental van.

Wahou, I love your helmets.

And in 2007, the Mount Philo stage was cancelled:

Lol the two people behind Matt are walking their bikes :stuck_out_tongue:

They’re walking back down. You aren’t allowed to ride down… On the other hand, cramping Dan did walk it. Waaaaay late, after they’d pulled the photo-finish and all.

So glad we ditched the orange jerseys

Myself and the Guru (Velorganic??) boys will be going down

I’d like to go, depending on health :S

I’ll come for the Saturday races and will be going back in the afternoon.

I just sent the first email, so please let me know if you did not receive it! (debra.kelsall@mail.mcgill.ca)

I’d like to come up for this weekend!

my team will also likely have a contingent.

p.s. Pete, I hope you are preparing something big for your 1000th post.

I registered. Hurt wallet. Now to hurt legs…

Which category should I register in? I will have to get day licenses but do you think they will stop me from racing A/B?