handicapping formula
- To: mathgroup at smc.vnet.net
- Subject: [mg22700] handicapping formula
- From: "Dr James Lie" <splaz at cyllene.uwa.edu.au>
- Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 00:28:07 -0500 (EST)
- Organization: WestNet Pty Ltd
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Do you have any knowledge of anyone having produced a software or having used a Mathematica product to produce a formula to calculate the handicaps for amateur bicycle racing. Not for betting but for calculating time spacing between cyclists. I suppose the other sport where handicapping is most used would be sailing. In cycling there will be many variables: 1. The differring courses - length, terrain 2. Weather conditions - headwind, crosswind, tailwind, temperature ( this will be minimal ) 3. The differing riding standards and strengths of individual riders 4. How many riders in a group - the more in a group the faster they can go, as the riders behind the front rider is resting (relatively) Over the years, a club will be holding the specific races over the same venues. That is distance and terrain will be constant for same events, but the other variables may change. Your help in this interesting concept will help our club and other amateur clubs hold better and fairer races. Regards James Lie