A Gentlemen's Race is a type of unsanctioned, unmarshalled road ride established in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States in 2008. Inspired by the sort of riding of the
Rapha Continental project, with a notion of
Classic cycle races, a penchant for gravel and an appreciation of the small communities, people and places in outlying areas, the Gentlemen's Race was meant to push the boundaries typical of
Bicycle racing
Cycle sport is competitive physical activity using bicycles. There are several categories of bicycle racing including road bicycle racing, cyclo-cross, mountain bike racing, track cycling, BMX, and cycle speedway. Non-racing cycling spo ...
.
Taking cues from the famous running relay race Hood-to-Coast, where teams of 12 runners work together to race from
Mount Hood
Mount Hood, also known as Wy'east, is an active stratovolcano in the Cascade Range and is a member of the Cascade Volcanic Arc. It was formed by a subduction zone on the West Coast of the United States, Pacific Coast and rests in the Pacific N ...
to the Pacific Ocean, the Gentlemen's Race was first run around the northern base of Mt. Hood back to Portlan
with two checkpoints along the way to ensure fair play and safety.
Using a proprietary ranking and handicap system, teams of six riders depart with those estimated to be slowest first and the fastest departing last. Part
Team time trial, part
Alleycat races, part Cannonball Run, the teams must work and stay together the entire race. That factor above anything else is a great leveler for the race.
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Rapha Gentlemen's Race
2008
References
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External links
*Gentlemen's Race East Coas
*Gentlemen's Race Mt. Hoo
*Hudson Valley Randonneu
*MWI Gentlemen's Rac
*Love the Pai
Cycle racing in the United States