Shimano Winter Series Race #2

[BobBurnes]

Another thing I've got a lot of experience in-racing in the mud. I saw this a great deal in the winter series XC races in England. 2.0-2.25 tires out rear. Small, spaced out center knobbed tires with larger, spaced out knobs on the outside. I'd recommend a tire like the Intense CC 2.25 Intense for the rear and a tire like the Intense System 1 for the front.

Don't go with any tire with tightly spaced knobs. These will quickly fill up with dirt, mud, and rocks and bog you down. I've seen XC racers turn their back tires around as well, reverse the directional tread, for better traction in the climb for wet conditions-but this is a give and take method. You're going to gain rolling resistance for the sake of better traction. Give and take.

[allison]

Originally Posted by sailcalifornia

Perhaps this should go in the tire review thread, but... I am wondering if any of you XC racers will be putting on different tires if it is in fact muddy out there. And if so what tires, I am thinking about going to a 2.3's for extra traction. Thoughts??

Thanks,

The Racing Ralph's I have like to pack mud like crazy, but nah, I'm not changing them out. The Python in the rear is just gonna be even more squirrely than normal.

Especially since we have no real idea of whether it will be raining or not.

The ground out there tends to soak it up pretty well (especially the sand), but there will probably be a ton of rain ruts (despite all the work they did on the course two weeks ago), and puddles in some locations (unless they push the water out near the 4X course).

[jamesdc]

Did anyone else go to race #3 last year, the mud race, that was the best race ever!! I hope it rains again

Photo credit: 1000-oaks

[BobBurnes]

Originally Posted by jamesdc

Did anyone else go to race #3 last year, the mud race, that was the best race ever!! I hope it rains again

Photo credit: 1000-oaks

That's awesome!!!!!!!!!

[2wheel_lee]

Originally Posted by jamesdc

Did anyone else go to race #3 last year, the mud race, that was the best race ever!! I hope it rains again

Photo credit: 1000-oaks

If I recall correctly, that photo of Hank Cadle was part of a series...is that correct?

[Winston]

Yep, that was a fun day!

[jamesdc]

Pro racer mark clemens decided to switch to a semi slick rear tire the night before, little did he know it would rain a few inches overnight, I think he regrets his descision, hahahahahahha

Photo credit: 1000-oaks

[CC]

Allison, try putting it in a pillow case and tying a knot at the end, then put the towel in with it and air dry it. That should protect it, and nothing will get caught on the drum.

[BobBurnes]

Originally Posted by CC

Allison, try putting it in a pillow case and tying a knot at the end, then put the towel in with it and air dry it. That should protect it, and nothing will get caught on the drum.

Even better. Cheers!

[Jman]

Wow that XC track will be one big mother rut by the time the beginners get to it and I feel really bad for the pros who have to do three laps! This is gonna rock!

[allison]

Originally Posted by Jman

Wow that XC track will be one big mother rut by the time the beginners get to it and I feel really bad for the pros who have to do three laps! This is gonna rock!

It won't be that bad. I imagine if there is a break in weather Donny & crew will be out moving dirt, same as the did the week before the inaugural season race.

Course will be in good condition. The worst that can happen is a rain rut that everyone has to ride around! Better for those with skilz

[mottmcfly]

Originally Posted by allison

It won't be that bad. I imagine if there is a break in weather Donny & crew will be out moving dirt, same as the did the week before the inaugural season race.

Course will be in good condition. The worst that can happen is a rain rut that everyone has to ride around! Better for those with skilz

After last race's hurricane what could Mother nature possibly throw at us? Bring it!

[J_Sims]

Originally Posted by mottmcfly

After last race's hurricane what could Mother nature possibly throw at us? Bring it!

Oh NO!!!!!!!!!!!!! you did not go there... If we all wash away I blame YOU

[mottmcfly]

Originally Posted by J_Sims

Oh NO!!!!!!!!!!!!! you did not go there... If we all wash away I blame YOU

I'm married! Everything is ALREADY my fault! I'll start building the STR ark just in case. Just to get it right, I only have to let two Iron Horses on right?

[Do Work]

Anyone give me an estimate of what time the 4X races will start on Saturday
Thanks

[sdyeti]

I am actually going to change from 2.35 to 2.1. You really need a dedicated mud tire to have any hopes of having real traction. I'm not sure how much actual mud will be on the course though...most of it is pretty sandy.

Originally Posted by sailcalifornia

Perhaps this should go in the tire review thread, but... I am wondering if any of you XC racers will be putting on different tires if it is in fact muddy out there. And if so what tires, I am thinking about going to a 2.3's for extra traction. Thoughts??

Thanks,

That's my old teammate, Hank Cadle. (edit: Lee beat me to it )

Originally Posted by jamesdc

Did anyone else go to race #3 last year, the mud race, that was the best race ever!! I hope it rains again

Photo credit: 1000-oaks

[osmarandsara]

I rode Southridge this morning and noticed this weekend someone decided to ride a dirt bike through the first single-track section (after the water-tower).......the dirt-bike tracks were still nice and fresh....This person(s) tore up the nice hard-pack dirt in some of the sections so they are now back to sand.........

[BobBurnes]

Originally Posted by Do Work

Anyone give me an estimate of what time the 4X races will start on Saturday
Thanks

They didn't start until late last time. I'd say, 130pm? It's after the Super-D race which starts after the XC race. Be prepared anytime after noon.
See you there!