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wrxkid · 04-30-2008, 10:07 AM

Hey guys,

What's a good way to get started into DH racing? I just bought a DH rig and am looking for some local races coming up. How should I start training/practicing? Where's a good place.....Fontucky?

theclayster · 04-30-2008, 10:13 AM

tomorrow there is going to be a group riding at fontucky. riding the 4X track and doing a little downhill. meet them out there and ride

denmother · 04-30-2008, 10:35 AM

Here are some local DH races (from the Calendar)

http://www.socaltrailriders.org/foru...=2008-5-16&c=2

http://www.socaltrailriders.org/foru...=2008-5-31&c=2

California Golden State Downhill Championships Race #4/Finals - Woodward West

Team Big Bear - Santa Barbara Bike Festival DH/DS/XC/Super D

Team Big Bear - Elings Park - Santa Barbara XC #7/DH/DS/Super D #6

mullarks · 04-30-2008, 10:41 AM

Go to one of the races that DenMother posted and look for the DH crews wearing the Path, STR and Incycle jerseys and they will take care of ya. Incredibly nice and knowledgable people. And kick ass riders to boot.

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Originally Posted by wrxkid

Hey guys,

What's a good way to get started into DH racing? I just bought a DH rig and am looking for some local races coming up. How should I start training/practicing? Where's a good place.....Fontucky?

tkblazer · 04-30-2008, 10:49 AM

don't forget to throw in some xc/road riding... justin (mechmann) is a prime example of what kind of results conditioning and bike handling skills will do for you

wrxkid · 04-30-2008, 12:53 PM

Thanks for all the helpful info guys. I'm really amped to do this.

Kiet

04-30-2008, 10:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
wrxkid Kiet	How should I get started? Hey guys, What's a good way to get started into DH racing? I just bought a DH rig and am looking for some local races coming up. How should I start training/practicing? Where's a good place.....Fontucky? __________________ I have a feva, and the only prescription......is more downhill!

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theclayster Senior Member	tomorrow there is going to be a group riding at fontucky. riding the 4X track and doing a little downhill. meet them out there and ride __________________ Jamis Dakar Sport Kona Coiler room for another bike?

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wrxkid Kiet	Thanks for all the helpful info guys. I'm really amped to do this. Kiet __________________ I have a feva, and the only prescription......is more downhill!

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04-30-2008, 10:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
denmother	Local Races Here are some local DH races (from the Calendar) http://www.socaltrailriders.org/foru...=2008-5-16&c=2 http://www.socaltrailriders.org/foru...=2008-5-31&c=2 California Golden State Downhill Championships Race #4/Finals - Woodward West Team Big Bear - Santa Barbara Bike Festival DH/DS/XC/Super D Team Big Bear - Elings Park - Santa Barbara XC #7/DH/DS/Super D #6 __________________ My Blog/My Sponsorhouse profile ~Weekends are like recess for adults so play hard until the bell rings Gene Hamilton: Happy, friendly people that may not be the best athletes are more fun than arrogant "experts".

04-30-2008, 10:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
tkblazer Speakin' Tha Truth	don't forget to throw in some xc/road riding... justin (mechmann) is a prime example of what kind of results conditioning and bike handling skills will do for you

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