Age Restriction Removals  –  The AARP failed to deliver and therefore as of 03/17/10, age restrictions on all but one race are removed. Only the 4/5 over 39 years old keeps it’s age restriction. Juniors are welcome at the 9:00am Cat. 4/5 and 10:10am Cat. 3/4. The 12:30pm Cat. 2/3/4 over 39yo race is now unlimited by age and is a Cat. 2/3/4 race.

Racing by Lap Count  –  Due to a contract dispute between Flav-o-Flav and Timex, the 2010 PSS is racing by lap count. Look up from your bike mounted GPS/chronometer/speedometer/odometer/heart rate monitor/watt meter and be sure to check the lap sign.

P/1/2/3 races replaced by 2/3/4 over 39yo  –  The AARP exercised substantial political clout and demanded requested more opportunities for the old fart Master racers. The P/1/2/3 races were dropped like the Olympic track pursuit race (i.e. with a heavy heart and poor attendance).

Two (2) Miss 'N Outs with Cat 5 allowed  –  The 2009 Miss 'N Out was crazy fun with great spectator participation. Invited racers will have a more refined strategy this year and two opportunities to implement a plan. Devil Take the Hindmost (ex: Men, Women)!!!

Women's Only Race  –  Women have been requesting their own race for years. This is the opportunity for women to demonstrate the need for a women's race. The PSS purposefully scheduled the race for warmer afternoon hours.

Team Point Scoring  –  In prior years, only the season's three highest scoring team members counted toward the season team total. This year, points won by the three highest scoring team members from any day's race will count toward the series team total. The PSS hopes this will help teams develop more racers and encourage strategic variety.

Prime 1 & 2 Points Scored Differently  –  Prime 1 awards fewer points (e.g. 2pts & 1pt) than Prime 2 (e.g. 3pts & 2pts). The PSS hopes this will encourage strategic variety.

The economy sucks. Who needs another hidden cost. The PSS offers NO FEE Pre-Registration. Save Money ... Race More ... WIN MORE!

We gave Prize Purse a double dose of Viagra. The Prize Purse of all races has been enlarged in proportion to race participation (e.g. $6.00 per rider goes to the Prize Purse). IF your race field includes 50 riders, THEN your Individual Prize Purse is $200. She will love you for it. In 2008, approximately 180 riders raced any one race series. For 2009, the Team Series Prize Purse would be $270 if 180 riders raced your series. She love you long time!

A senior citizen decided to visit the social security office to sign up for his benefits. Upon his arrival the clerk asked for proof of his age. When he reached for his wallet the embarrassed man realized he had left it home. After explaining his problem to the clerk, she replied, "Don't worry, just open your shirt, and if your chest hair is gray you will qualify." The senior citizen opened up his shirt and was soon signed up for his benefits. Upon arriving home, he related the story to his wife. She looked at him, smiled and said, "Too bad you didn't drop your pants. You would have qualified for disability too!"
 
OK, so you have an AARP card. It doesn't slow your bike down. Now you have an opportunity to race against other grey haired masters on 04/11/09 in the feature race of the day.

The bike equivalent of musical chairs, the Miss-N-Out is a favorite event for velodrome racers. Now you too can experience the speed and strategy of the "Devil's Race." A $525 Prize Purse AND a Pay Out 35 places DEEP!! Keep your eyes peeled to the back of the field that's where all the excitement is coming from!

The PSS receives a great lead-out from The New Britain Herald    Read more

Ladies, a dedicated WOMEN'S ONLY race will cap off the entire series. The more participants the greater the prize money. Race the guys the first 6 Saturdays and show your new found speed on April 19, 2008.

For 2008, the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th race days will be recorded to video for TV broadcast. We intend to post a cameraman on the back of a motorcycle, volunteers wanted, to video the front of the peleton and record your powerful attacks. Cameras from Nutmeg TV will be recording action along the front and back stretches. Our mobile reporter will be conducting one-on-one interviews. Be prepared to impress your family, friends, and sponsors! Each half-hour show will be broadcast twice on Nutmeg TV (broadcast schedule pending) and posted to YouTube. Negotiations with Phil and Paul are on-going.

The USA Cycling Category 4/5 race for riders less than 40 years old and the Category 3/4 for riders over 40 years old have been dropped from the 2007 schedule. For 2008, a Category P/1/2/3 race has been added by popular demand. The race schedule allows most riders the opportunity to race twice.

Aki Sato is an avid cyclist, cycling blogger, and promoter of the Bethel Spring Series. I'm lucky to call Aki, friend. Aki raced and recorded the 6th 2007 Cat. 3/4 race conducted April 21, 2007 with a HELMET CAM. Aki posted the edited video on YouTube for our enjoyment. VERY KOOL!