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So what are the weight limits for the fat man wheel race? i want to know whether to cut back or pack on this week...

Surely cutting back is against the spirit    :P

Absolute and correct info will be released in Wednesday's news letter

However to leak some info:

This year’s Fat-Mans will be on BMI (Body Max Index), this will allow short arses like alchemist to potentially have shot. It should also rule out super tall dudes with huge muscles look at 2009 and 2007 results.


The race will be over a distance of 1km.....on a "care of duty" issue, I can't make it any longer without having an onsite Defibrillation!

The top 10 BMI's will qualify.



Bring it, bring it all!

Action Snaps  Fat-Mans Wheel-race
Week 10 August 27
@ RAW-DGV  

This week at RAW Track will be the much anticipated “Action Snaps Fat-Mans Wheel-race”
Since its conception four years ago in a discussion over a beer in the Handle Bar Tavern, the topic of this race has been a fixture of every track cyclist’s conversations. Debate has raged as who would be, by weight, the strongest rider.

This unique handicap is one that bucks the trend of dieticians all around the world. The handicap is by weight, whereby you are rewarded with a better starting position the heavier you are.

2010 marks a change in the FAT MANS wheel-Race! For the first time the qualification will be on BMI (Body Mass Index). This should aid our short podgy friends.

Here’s how it works
•   Entrants will be measured at the velodrome.
•   Entrant’s weigh-in will be done in cycling race clothing with no shoes. A pat down will take place for any contraband (extra weight).
•   Your height and weight will be entered into the laptop to determine your BMI.
•   The top 10 BMI’s will qualify for the race.
•   The lowest BMI will start at 0m
•   The highest BMI will start at 100-150m (promoters call)  
•   Everyone else will start at corresponding marks determined by the above formula [/size]


The Race
The event itself will be in a 1km Handicap.  Riders must provide their own sturdy handler for the start.  The winner of the race will receive
•   Your weight in $1 coins i.e. 110kg = $110
•   Perpetual Fat-Mans Trophy
•   ActionSnaps printed Picture of the winning moment (remember to smile)
•   ActionSnaps Hat



So who will be determined the Fat-Mans Champion for 2010? Be at the Dunc Gray Velodrome this Friday from 7pm to find out. Entry is free.



my guess is you will need to be 28+ to qualify

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Oh Bugger I've been (mostly) off the beers since the 12 hour  :)

170 cm, 78.2 kg = 27.1 might have to find some long knicks and a heavy jersey.  ;D

Or just get shorter

178cm @ 91 kegs BMI~28.7 ;) ;D ;)

181cm @91 kg's = 27.8 BMI darn don't think i'll make the cut. can i use an age Multiplying factor, that might get me in.

Roadie index for comparison:

80 kg / 1.91 m = 21.9

I think I'm out  :-\

     When cheering for Fav. rider. Do I yell "Go you fat bastard" or "Go you bastard". I really dont want to offend.

I've been practicing my stoop.  ;)

will all toilets be locked following/after weigh in.