NMBS #2 Firestone Walker Santa Ynez Valley Classic

[dvs]

whoops, silly me. double post

[dvs]

what is the camping situation like, anyone from STR roughing it?

[wrxkid]

Originally Posted by dvs

what is the camping situation like, anyone from STR roughing it?

I was thinking of camping it. But I might actually just drive up saturday morning, race then go back home.

[allison]

Originally Posted by wrxkid

since this is my first race, should I be worried? Where should I be practicing?

Thanks
Kiet

Nope. Head up and practice during your assigned time.

Locally? Ride wherever you normally would!

[denmother]

Okay, what's the deal???? Get off the fence, commit already!!!

RSVP'd Maybe: 7

• skate [04-22-2008 12:13 PM]
• allison [04-22-2008 01:46 PM] - I *seriously* hope we get to make this!
• wrxkid [05-02-2008 08:45 PM] - Cool, this can be my first one.
• jamesdc [05-03-2008 11:11 PM]
• mechmann [05-04-2008 06:25 PM]
• dhshuttlemonkey [05-05-2008 09:47 PM]
• dvs [05-05-2008 11:19 PM] - must know more!

Here's a link that has photos from the race in April.

http://bikeoptions.com/blog/articles...ke-race-report

[RacinJason]

Here is some info I found .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maMt6tTZgRI
With the invention of digital video cameras you would think that you would see a lot more video clips and pictures of the event.

I will post in here any other video or cool pictures I find below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t4ydUy6YtQ

[wrxkid]

Originally Posted by denmother

Okay, what's the deal???? Get off the fence, commit already!!!

RSVP'd Maybe: 7

• skate [04-22-2008 12:13 PM]
• allison [04-22-2008 01:46 PM] - I *seriously* hope we get to make this!
• wrxkid [05-02-2008 08:45 PM] - Cool, this can be my first one.
• jamesdc [05-03-2008 11:11 PM]
• mechmann [05-04-2008 06:25 PM]
• dhshuttlemonkey [05-05-2008 09:47 PM]
• dvs [05-05-2008 11:19 PM] - must know more!

Here's a link that has photos from the race in April.

http://bikeoptions.com/blog/articles...ke-race-report

Looking like 90(yes)/10(no).

[skate]

Originally Posted by denmother

Okay, what's the deal???? Get off the fence, commit already!!!

RSVP'd Maybe: 7

• skate [04-22-2008 12:13 PM]
• allison [04-22-2008 01:46 PM] - I *seriously* hope we get to make this!
• wrxkid [05-02-2008 08:45 PM] - Cool, this can be my first one.
• jamesdc [05-03-2008 11:11 PM]
• mechmann [05-04-2008 06:25 PM]
• dhshuttlemonkey [05-05-2008 09:47 PM]
• dvs [05-05-2008 11:19 PM] - must know more!

Here's a link that has photos from the race in April.

http://bikeoptions.com/blog/articles...ke-race-report

Hmmm maybe. I'll probably will end up going I just like to wait things out. Just in case

[gregg]

They have a big meadow for camping in. Last year they had free firewood. There was also a spaghetti dinner and a band. And some Firestone Ale.

[denmother]

CAMPING

Upon arrival at the venue you will pay your camping fees at the Parking/Camping Tent upon entering the SGDC, this will be the first thing you encounter on the property. You will no longer need to check in with the Registration Staff, even if you pre-paid when you pre-entered the race. Your camping fee is $10 PER NIGHT PER VEHICLE. Fires are ok provided that you keep them in a self-contained fire pit, like an elevated BBQ pit, and you must have a fire extinguisher in your possession. We’ll even supply you with free firewood! Camping is located in a new place that is more isolated from the wind than last year. Many of the race courses go right past the area.

We will have a list of the pre-registered campers at the parking/camping tent. To RSVP please email Mike @ mike@ridesb.com. Tent's, RV's, Trailers, or just sleeping bags under the stars, ALL ARE WELCOME.

[zerordl]

Keep in mind that the race info says there is no same day registration, so if you drive up the morning of the race, be sure to pre-reg online.

Originally Posted by wrxkid

I was thinking of camping it. But I might actually just drive up saturday morning, race then go back home.

[fast hecky]

hey we've made some awesome additions to the new DH course!

Hecky

[wrxkid]

Originally Posted by fast hecky

hey we've made some awesome additions to the new DH course!

Hecky

so how about an MS paint map of the course?

Dont just tease me.

kiet

[xc burr]

I'm there

[skate]

I'm in.

[denmother]

Registered today!!

[denmother]

3 days and counting.......

[Wrecker]

Update:

[FONT=Verdana][SIZE=2]Fires are ok provided that you keep them in a self-contained fire pit, like an elevated BBQ pit, and you must have a fire extinguisher in your possession. We’ll even supply you with free firewood! [/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE=2][FONT=Verdana][/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Verdana][SIZE=2]BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT, NO OPEN FIRES ARE ALLOWED...PROPANE STOVE COOKING ON A TABLE IS OKAY.[/SIZE][/FONT]

(edit, cross out did not show on the cut and paste--the "fires are okay" portion is crossed out--looks like they are NOT okay now)

[wrxkid]

Just confirmed my registration, WOOT! I'll be camping, anyone else going to be camping?

[Upchuck]

Well once again, Mike Hecker has managed to "shake things up" right before a race. All Sport classes have been reduced to one lap. Our start time is 8am. We would've been off the course before the high point of the temps. If he's that concerned, why not put two more water stations on the course?
Pretty pathetic for a National race.