Tour of Somervillle

does anyone know the reason that they inverted the course,
making the backstretch into the finish? was that the only
difference in 05's event?
hey - thanks for reading.
e-RICHIE

I heard there was likely to be construction on some buildings on the
old frontstretch that might interfere with setup for the race or
spectating over there. Certainly a number of buildings were closed and
boarded up as if something was going on.

The change seemed pretty OK to me from a racer and spectator point of
view. Certainly it was less a big change than when they added that
sharper corner a few years ago.

JT

I live and race locally. The Somerville township rec director (also
coach/team organizer of CRCoA) told us that it was a business issue.
Shops on Main Street refused to kick in sponsorship $$$ despite the
fact that they benefit greatly on race day. Relocated the S/F to the
backstretch and had local civic organizations run the concessions to
redistribute the profit to more deserving groups.

Good. The biz owners always acted like bloodsuckers anyways. Also,
the people who own the houses on the backstretch deserve a good show.

Lou D'Amelio wrote:
I live and race locally. The Somerville township rec director (also
coach/team organizer of CRCoA) told us that it was a business issue.
Shops on Main Street refused to kick in sponsorship $$$ despite the
fact that they benefit greatly on race day. Relocated the S/F to the
backstretch and had local civic organizations run the concessions to
redistribute the profit to more deserving groups.