I wouldn't bet my life on this answer, but each distance is allowed
one hour for each so many miles. Every 25 I've done was allowed
6 hours, and the 50 allowed 12. How then are 25's under more pressure to race?
The average MPH on 25's are generally faster than the 50's.
A
lot of people worry about the 25 mile riders racing. The way I see it,
of course they are, however, most are not competing against each other, but
are just trying to make the cut-off time. Anytime you put a time limit
on an event you force the issue of over-riding. The 25 milers have less time
to comlete the ride than the 50 milers. Some rides deduct the hold times
whereas, others do not, therefore the 25 milers have to complete in 5 hours or
less, depending on the holds. If you do not wish the 25 milers to race,
don't put the pressure on them to race. Lets all get on the same sheet
of paper for starters. Thank
you
