Cytomax Spring Classic update.......

There are at least 5 of us here who signed up for this race, it will be ALL OF OUR FIRST race we've ever entered. I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to make it out to Friday's preride, so I'll be paying extra attention to the course on my first lap on race day.

[Ponch]

Originally Posted by mtnbikej

This is an excellent opportunity to try your first race. Local races always seem to be quite a bit more low key than most of your high profile big races. The course is tough......but it is fun as well.

The pics do have a habit of flattening out the trail, but everything is ridable for all abilities.

Come out for the preride. There are a few sections that you will benefit from if you have an opportunity to ride them prior to the race. These are small things that catch you off guard if you don't know about them. A few of the turns are kinda tricky, so riding them ahead of time and finding the right line is definately a plus.

Friday 5-7pm.

mtnbikej

Thanks, I will try to make it to the preride. Do I just follow the directions to the trail head on geoladders? I am also bringing my brother-in law from Ventura County. We are both begineers at mountain biking (you can tell from my shins after Sunday's ride) and this will be both of our first race.

Jesse

[ShinKen]

I've been thinking of doing this one for a while but now I'm wondering if I should hit the noob class or the upper level of that. ANy of u all dat have seen me on the trails can tell me wich race I should do? I'm not sure yet b/c of work and crap but I would really want to do this one just b/c is soo close to home..

[Ponch]

Anyone bringing any STR stickers?

[ECOdork]

Personally Jose, I think you could do the Intermediate. It is a lot of climbing, but really not much worse than that last El moro ride we did and you were cruising along just fine. I switched to Intermediate...I figure as long as I'm not last I'm doing alright!

Originally Posted by ShinKen

I've been thinking of doing this one for a while but now I'm wondering if I should hit the noob class or the upper level of that. ANy of u all dat have seen me on the trails can tell me wich race I should do? I'm not sure yet b/c of work and crap but I would really want to do this one just b/c is soo close to home..

[mtnbikej]

Originally Posted by four1481

Anyone bringing any STR stickers?

I saw that someone dropped a bunch of stickers off at Switchback Cyclery.

mtnbikej

Originally Posted by mtnbikej

I saw that someone dropped a bunch of stickers off at Switchback Cyclery.

mtnbikej

That was me.

We went by the shop on Saturday after we got rained out for the practice session. Gonzilla is going to bring a bunch on race day too, Sherry said she'dd set them out on the registration table. Sweeeeet!

[bananaseat]

MTNBIKEJ:

I attended the first open practice ride. Access was regulated and parking was limited. How will this be handled race day?

[Ponch]

Dumb question, what should I inflate my tires to?

[ECOdork]

Safe answer: Expect plenty of climbing but not incredibly technical terrain (though there are some loose, steep spots), so I'm not going to too low or too high on the pressure...

Originally Posted by four1481

Dumb question, what should I inflate my tires to?

[LBmtb]

Originally Posted by bananaseat

MTNBIKEJ:

I attended the first open practice ride. Access was regulated and parking was limited. How will this be handled race day?

I was wondering about this too. I can't really park in any ole' spot as I'm not 4x4 and have a semi-low car.

[mtnbikej]

Originally Posted by bananaseat

MTNBIKEJ:

I attended the first open practice ride. Access was regulated and parking was limited. How will this be handled race day?

The gate might be open. If not, someone will be posted there to let people in. Parking will be a little more controlled than at the prerides(more of a free for all).

Good luck at the race.

mtnbikej

Originally Posted by LBmtb

I was wondering about this too. I can't really park in any ole' spot as I'm not 4x4 and have a semi-low car.

Towards the top of the pavement near the start finish line is a large gravel parking lot. YOu should have no troubles parking there. We have had not trouble with this at any of the other events that we have had out there.


Thanks
mtnbikej

Originally Posted by four1481

Dumb question, what should I inflate my tires to?

There are not a lot of places where pinch flats are an issue. THere are also not really any places where low pressure is needed for extra traction. Find something in the middle that you are comfortable with.


mtnbikej