Ian Butler wrote:
Also, some areas on the map are wildly unused, if I see it like that. Internationality is definitely part of the new CX, but Europe remains boss, looking at that map.
It's almost as if Europe is the home and most popular area of CX I like the balance of places the way it is. The focus should be on Europe with some more Global events filling gaps. Then again i did make some events in Mexico, Canada, India, Kazakhstan and probably a couple more places
Interesting calendar, I have no problem with the Europe focus, it seems realistic, while the global events add interest (well, more interest) to the calendar. Still I can't make out to much from the map, TMM has added about a thousand new races, of my suggested ones, I can see that a few are still in, apparently Luxembourg has been added and I think Cologne might be one of the German ones, but it could be something else.
Cycleman123 wrote:
Sorry guys but I don't really have the time to continue next season if you didn't know already. Apologies.
Sad to know, but I think that you should at least write a role playing post saying that your guys retire or otherwise make them available to other players.
@Cycleman: That's too bad to hear. Thanks for playing and good luck in whatever you do!
@Matt: that's not especially neccesary. I'd rather other/new players take their own riders. Inactive riders will eventually turn into peloton filler, retire, crash out or achieve special status, such as Faizullah, Gormley and whatnot.
jandal7 wrote:
he's quick to point to the obvious, Rudy Verboven ('.. A real Flandrien... Everybody who isn't with him, we have to fear him. Our only chance is to shake him in the woods, he's too good a cobbler, too good a sprinter.'
Rudy's last race was Kwaremont Cross.
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
jandal7 wrote:
he's quick to point to the obvious, Rudy Verboven ('.. A real Flandrien... Everybody who isn't with him, we have to fear him. Our only chance is to shake him in the woods, he's too good a cobbler, too good a sprinter.'
Rudy's last race was Kwaremont Cross.
I knew, but Ronnie didn't
Anyway really looking forward to Arenberg Ian!
And it's a shame to hear Cycleman but it wasn't unexpected.
24/02/21 - kandesbunzler said “I don't drink famous people."
15/08/22 - SotD said "Your [jandal's] humour is overrated"
11/06/24 - knockout said "Winning is fine I guess. Truth be told this felt completely unimportant." [ICL] Santos-Euskadi | [PT] Xero Racing
Cycleman123 wrote:
Someone can take over my riders if they want
*Cue screaming for Bollinger*
Anyway as my previous d'Huez proposal was rejected for climbing, I'm gonna keep coming back for more.
La Croix de L'Alpe
Spoiler
Technical: 5
Cobbles: 0
Sand: 0
Uphill: You call it, there's a fair bit but in the grand scheme of things, and the length of the lap, I'd give it a 3
Length of lap: 5/6
Final straight: 30m
Other Information: A gravelly, Rocky route near the bottom slopes, we start with a short climb which could be an excellent jumping point for the stronger opportunists, before a tricky descent, and a series of grass u-turns, some jumping bars and rolling gravel paths before a rocky descent and a longer climb where the stronger, in-the-saddle type riders can pump out some watts. Then a sharp series of turns and another rolling section, some dirt paths with plenty of tree stumps and potential to get wet mud. We turn out and begin another longer climb where the pure climbers can make a last dash, the trickiest descent yet, a tight corner great for those with an punchy acceleration to get away, before a real killer of a short, sharp climb and the descent to the finish. Overall the technicality is much more deciding than the climbing, so a real tough course only to be won by the best
24/02/21 - kandesbunzler said “I don't drink famous people."
15/08/22 - SotD said "Your [jandal's] humour is overrated"
11/06/24 - knockout said "Winning is fine I guess. Truth be told this felt completely unimportant." [ICL] Santos-Euskadi | [PT] Xero Racing
No claiming other players' riders. I will keep some in the game, others not. But new players or current players cannot claim these.
Also, cheers for the Alpe d'Huez propositions, but it won't be necessary. it's already done.
In fact, the entire calendar for the next season is done, including WC route, Continental Championships routes and whatnot. Details will be announced later. Of course, with the sign-up for the next season, some things might still change. For example, the Geraardsbergen location is now not in use. That might still change.
However, I don't want to cramp the calendar too much. Right now I have 37 races + the Continental & World Championships, compared to 35 (+ Champs) this season.
Race report for Arenberg probably tonight. Send in tactics if you haven't already, before 18h GMT +1 time!
Arenberg Classic, enjoy the race!
I will do the Dunkirk preview later tonight. Because I'd love to do Dunkirk tomorrow evening so I can finish the season this weekend! So we have the feeling of an actual final weekend with a race on Saturday and Sunday
Ian Butler wrote: This is my way of saying sorry for the short "report" from Sochi. Hope you like this report better
Well apology declined. You better give me a real apology in the Ardennes. Either that or sleep with one eye open.
Spoiler
(but I still want that apology you promised)
It wasn't Ardennes, but meh. Apology accepted. (and so on)
Anyway I really hope Guido Visconti is all right.
Edited by jandal7 on 18-04-2015 19:42
24/02/21 - kandesbunzler said “I don't drink famous people."
15/08/22 - SotD said "Your [jandal's] humour is overrated"
11/06/24 - knockout said "Winning is fine I guess. Truth be told this felt completely unimportant." [ICL] Santos-Euskadi | [PT] Xero Racing
Also a bit of news. If I can finish the season tomorrow evening, I will probably open sign-ups Monday afternoon or at the latest by Wednesday. I hope to keep sign-ups open for one week to two weeks, to give everyone enough time to join the game. During the sign-ups, I will finish off the non-racing season, do the football match(!) and set up the new season by revealing the calendar, the races and with a 2015 - 2016 Season Preview.
Thank you all so much. I'm proud to present the final race of the seaon!
When I started this game, I never could've hoped for it to go so well, and that's mainly thanks to you! So thanks.
What's next? I will open sign-ups for season 2 tomorrow.
After that, I will end the season with another The Scope Edition, taking a look at the final standings, palmares etc.
Then there is the football match, with a (detailed?) report, of course!
You can do a review of the season, too, of course. How did your rider do?
After finishing the season, we'll slowly build up to season 2: I will release the calendar, we will have transfers, the new players will make their first posts with the new riders in the game.
So some great weeks ahead
There are also still places left for the football match. So feel free to enter your rider
I like the balance of places the way it is. The focus should be on Europe with some more Global events filling gaps. Then again i did make some events in Mexico, Canada, India, Kazakhstan and probably a couple more places 
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La Croix de L'Alpe
(but I still want that apology you promised)
