Boise Social Distancing Road Series
What is it?
A safe way to keep our sanity and "compete" outside while still doing our part to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Each week we pick one Strava segment, and you have all week to get outside and give it your best shot.
Results will be posted here, so you can see how you did against everyone else in your class.
How does it work?
Sign up here, upload your ride to Strava, and check your results.
Sign up is super-easy:
- Choose your class and click "Connect with Strava"
- You will be sent to your Strava account
- Authorize the "Boise Social Distancing Road Series" on Strava
- You're all set
Details:
Results update automatically throughout the week. Unlike Strava, the results will show only those participating riders and will be listed by class. Each route will be open for one week and can be ridden at any time during that week. Not happy with your performance the first time around or had to deal with a mechanical? No problem, you can ride the route as many times as you’d like and your fastest time will be taken. At the end of the series, an overall winner for all categories will be announced.
We can adjust to the times and still get out there and do what we love! Sign up today and remember, be responsible and use common sense during these trying times.
Sign up
FAQ
Is there a time limit?
Yes, you need to upload your ride by the end of the week.
Do I have to sign up before the ride?
No, you can sign up after uploading your ride.
How long before my results show up?
About a minute after you upload your ride to Strava.
What if I don’t have a Strava account?
It is free and easy. Go to strava.com to set up an account. Then come back here and click the big Connect with Strava button.
What’s the most important thing to remember?
If it’s not on Strava, it didn’t happen!
More questions?
Give us a shout at contact@omnigoevents.com
Privacy
We will use your Strava data to show your results. Nice and simple.
Week 1 - Dump Loop
Monday Mar 23, 12:00am to Monday Mar 30, 12:00am
We start with a classic, one that you usually ride every week anyway :)
Note that we start on Seaman's Gulch, and end at the top of the last climb, removing most of the potential traffic along Hill and Bogus Basin.
Week 2 - Bob's Spring Breakout
Monday Mar 30, 12:00am to Monday Apr 6, 12:00am
We honor the Bob's Spring Breakout races that would have happened this week.
Note the start location on Eagle Rd just south of King Rd (so you don't have to ride half the course before the start), and the finish on King Rd at Good Day (so you have time to slow down when you might be cross-eyed).
Week 3 - Half Bogus
Monday Apr 6, 12:00am to Monday Apr 13, 12:00am
A Boise classic. With the milder weather and lack of traffic, we head up the mountain sooner than expected. Make sure you know where the finish line is :)
Week 4 - Willow Creek Rollers
Monday Apr 13, 12:00am to Monday Apr 20, 12:00am
Another classic route, this time full of rollers. No sustained climbs here, put plenty of punchy efforts. Take note of the start/finish, and pay close attention to the turnaround point (just before the road changes to dirt). As always, be safe, as you may be carrying some speed through the turns, especially on the way back.
Week 5 & 6 - Stage Race presented by Bob's Bicycles
Monday Apr 20, 12:00am to Monday May 4, 12:00am
We have a treat for weeks 5 and 6 of the Boise Social Distancing Series. At a time when many businesses are scraping by trying to figure out how to keep their doors open, Bob’s Bicycles is generously sponsoring a socially distanced stage race with a $1,000 prize purse of store credit.
Stages
- Time Trial - Tuesday Nighter - TT bikes are ok
- Hill Climb - Pierce Park
- Road Race - Emmett Roubaix - Yes, there is gravel :)
As always, be sure to study where the start/finish is for each stage.
Scoring
- Each stage earns points
- You must complete all stages (in any order) to be eligible for prizes
Points per Stage
Placing Points 1 15 2 12 3 10 4 8 5 7 6 6 7 5 8 4 9 3 10 2 - All other finishers receive 1 point.
- Tie Break is determined by placing in the Road Race.
Purse
Class 1st 2nd 3rd Total Men 1,2 $100 $50 $25 $175 Men 3 $50 $30 $20 $100 Men 4,5 $50 $30 $20 $100 Men 40+ $50 $30 $20 $100 Men 50+ $50 $30 $20 $100 Men 60+ $50 $30 $20 $100 Men Novice $25 $0 $0 $25 Women 1,2 $100 $50 $25 $175 Women 3,4 $50 $30 $20 $100 Women Novice $25 $0 $0 $25 Rules
- Be safe. Remember, these are not closed courses, and you must follow all of the rules of the road.
- TT Bikes are allowed for the Time Trial, but not for the Hill Climb or Road Race.
- You must complete all three stages to be eligible for prizes.
- All attempts are to be completed solo.
Week 8 - Tour de Foothills West
Monday May 11, 12:00am to Monday May 18, 12:00am
We'll try something a bit different this week. 3 climbs, points awarded for each stage, overall placing based on points. Ride all at once, or one per day, however you want to do it. We automatically take only your fastest time during the week.
Scoring
- Each climb earns points.
- You must complete all climbs (in any order) to get an overall placing.
Points per Stage
Placing Points 1 15 2 12 3 10 4 8 5 7 6 6 7 5 8 4 9 3 10 2 - All other finishers receive 1 point.
- Tie Break is determined by placing in the Arrow Crest climb (it's the longest).
Rules
- Be safe. Remember, these are not closed courses, and you must follow all of the rules of the road.
- Ride anything you like, as long as it doesn't have a motor.
- All attempts are to be completed solo.