For sure "Continental Series" sound good and almost plausible until you realise that for most, the travel costs involved won't be dissimilar to an existing World Cup. They've just made everything next level expensive, for everyone.
For sure “Continental Series” sound good and almost plausible until you realise that for most, the travel costs involved won’t be dissimilar to an existing World Cup
The costs for UK racers racing over to EU races is honestly horrible. You're looking at £300 in train/ferry costs, then £300-400 to get to the location and back home. Add in even the cheapest accomodation for 3-4 nights and you're up at £1200 for the weekend racing. At best you could arguably do it for £900 if you camp and eat cheaply out of the van. But it's still a lot of cash. Add in £125 for race entry for an IXS and you're over a grand for the weekend.
None of that of course includes anything else like tyres, pads, chains, spares etc etc.. Just the direct costs.
One day on the thread for my lad i may put on a total in terms of yearly costings.... but i'm not sure i want to scare myself that much 😀
Looked at the IXS calendar for next year, lots of the races are doubled up on consecutive weekends and adjacent countries. So doing 2 races isnt double the cost.
Still a huge amount, I clearly dont have the "racer" mindset as I could have a much better time on my bike with that amount of money and time invested.
Looked at the IXS calendar for next year, lots of the races are doubled up on consecutive weekends and adjacent countries. So doing 2 races isnt double the cost.
Certainly an option for us yes, but then you've still got 5 extra days you need to either camp for or Airbnb etc.
Where you seeing 2025 dates ? I can only find Willingen
Got a link for that calendar? I was under the impression that they're only organising a smattering of German C2 races next year.
Beaten to it by Weeksy's edit
Preview of La Thuile track for next year:
Apparently steeper than it looks, and hopefully not as bike-parky either.
Knowing the Aosta Valley a bit, I reckon they can pull something good off.
Ah... my mistake, googled 2025 dates, clicked the link, didnt realise I was looking at this years <facepalm emoji>
UCI website has
Three dates, Willingen in May, Ilmenau in Auguest, and un-named Swiss venue in OCtober.
None on consecutive weekends (not even consecutive months!) so ignore my previous comments...
No worries, thanks for trying buddy
