Shimano Winter Series Race #2

[BFloFoxRider.]

Originally Posted by Sharky

I'm guessing around noon or one I need to find out when Brandon can go. In the past by the afternoon it's marked but you never know. For sure we'll be there in the afternoon at the 4X track, also. Boy they're talking heavy rain for Sunday but we'll still be going so this will be interesting?
Atleast my bike will be in the 4X race my friend will be racing it.

I get out of school at 953 AM
so if you want to pick me up from schoola dn elave that early?
or ill ride home and then call you when im ready??

[Marshall Willanholly]

Originally Posted by allison

You'll have to show us

I would, but unfortunately California is one of those states where it is outlawed. I just can't run the risk of getting arrested before my race run.

Without getting myself in too much trouble, it's sort of a combination of the following, with a little extra sumpthin sumpthin thrown in.

[420Moment]

Originally Posted by Marshall Willanholly

I would, but unfortunately California is one of those states where it is outlawed. I just can't run the risk of getting arrested before my race run.

Without getting myself in too much trouble, it's sort of a combination of the following, with a little extra sumpthin sumpthin thrown in.

Eric,

Dude don't forget the glowsticks for your dance!!

Same time same place this Saturday??

[sdyeti]

I feel like I need to take a shower...

Originally Posted by Marshall Willanholly

I would, but unfortunately California is one of those states where it is outlawed. I just can't run the risk of getting arrested before my race run.

Without getting myself in too much trouble, it's sort of a combination of the following, with a little extra sumpthin sumpthin thrown in.

[tacos&beer]

I haven't raced in years. Have nothing to do this weekend. What is the XC course like? What's the sport class mileage? I tried checking out the website but there is little to no information about the course.

any info would be appreciated. I just might throw the bike in the truck and head on up.

thanks.

[sdyeti]

sport course is two laps, total mileage is around 13.

the course has one really long climb (fairly steep) and one hard climb at the beginning on the paved road going up to the water tower.

check out this page on geoladders. not sure if it's the exact course, but this is pretty close.

there is a good amt. of singletrack which is actually pretty fun and swoopy. mix in some sand sections, a couple fast straightaways, and a little hike-a-bike (for most people) part at the end...that's fontucky!

Originally Posted by tacos&beer

I haven't raced in years. Have nothing to do this weekend. What is the XC course like? What's the sport class mileage? I tried checking out the website but there is little to no information about the course.

any info would be appreciated. I just might throw the bike in the truck and head on up.

thanks.

[doublewide]

Regarding the weather, I just need to see what Jackie "big juggs" Johnson has to say about it tonight!

[tacos&beer]

Thanks for the info ! Sounds like fun.

Originally Posted by sdyeti

sport course is two laps, total mileage is around 13.

the course has one really long climb (fairly steep) and one hard climb at the beginning on the paved road going up to the water tower.

check out this page on geoladders. not sure if it's the exact course, but this is pretty close.

there is a good amt. of singletrack which is actually pretty fun and swoopy. mix in some sand sections, a couple fast straightaways, and a little hike-a-bike (for most people) part at the end...that's fontucky!

[sailcalifornia]

this is the most current 48 hour model

http://www.nco.ncep.noaa.gov/pmb/nwp...8_m_loop.shtml

[Jman]

It'll be fun!!!! I just keep telling myself that, its my mantra right now!

[davidB]

dude, it's going to be awesome if it doesn't rain. Some of the last course was affected a bit by the rain, or something, but the dirt is awesome on the downhills, the ups felt a little sluggish but it was great.

I also saw who I think was Donny, fixing the 4X gate with some other dude.

[Sharky]

Originally Posted by davidB

I also saw who I think was Donny, fixing the 4X gate with some other dude.

Wonder if they're just rebuilding the same? The wood was still set behind there.
Any tips from you photographers on how to shoot in the pouring rain??

[BobBurnes]

Originally Posted by allison

What's everyone bringing/doing to stay dry? We've never raced in this much rain before.

I was told last time there is usually a windy race, a wet race, and an unseasonably hot race. So we've got 2 of the 3 covered.. did they leave anything else out? Seriously.

FWIW, we're bringing an EZ-up for over our truck so we can stay dry sometimes..

If anyone else has those little propane tanks (like for mini bbqs, etc) feel free to bring one over. We'll have our small tent heater! Until we run out of propane

I just spent the past two years racing in England-I've never raced in the sun...well...except the last Southridge race.

[BobBurnes]

Originally Posted by Sharky

Wonder if they're just rebuilding the same? The wood was still set behind there.
Any tips from you photographers on how to shoot in the pouring rain??

Umbrellas and rain jackets held over the lens. That's what I saw the most. They'd keep the cameras under their rain slickers until they saw the riders, then, if shooting with the "rain jacket" method, they'd pull the camera out from under the jacket and using a free hand, hold the slicker just over the lens.

Hope it helps!

[BobBurnes]

Looks like I'll be a no-show for tomorrows 4X. A cold my eldest son brought home from school last week (we thought passed) has nailed my two year old, me, and my wife in the past 24 hours.

No sleep, coughing, sneezing, body aches, a bit of crying and a whole lot of whining....and that's just me.

So, under USAF's doctors orders for the next 48 hours, I'm bed ridden.

Good luck to everyone this weekend!

I'm going to get wasted on Nyquil now.


Cheers!

[Winston]

As if the rain wasn't enough to deal with: OC folks, take notice.

Yorba Linda website

Caltrans website

From the Caltrans press release:

CORONA

A Full Closure of SR-91 (and we do mean a FULL Closure) will occur at Green River Road to remove false work and scaffolding. The closures will occur at night, over a weekend, to reduce the inconvenience to motorists. The chart below indicates dates and closure information.

Westbound SR-91 at Green River Road Friday night, Jan. 25th, to Saturday morning, Jan. 26th, 2008 10 PM to 9 AM (Full Closure of the westbound lanes)


Eastbound SR-91 at Green River Road Saturday night, Jan. 26th, to Sunday morning, Jan. 27th, 2008 11 PM to 10 AM (Full Closure of the eastbound lanes)

[allison]

Originally Posted by Winston

As if the rain wasn't enough to deal with:

Yorba Linda website

Caltrans website

I didn't look, but I thought before it was just west bound traffic?

Anyway, there's always the 60. And for those of you south.. 74 to 15N.

[gregg]

I am going to go to the race Saturday. (Unless it is raining in the morning) I am hoping those trails will hold up with all the rain. I think most of the trails in So Cal are going to be to wet to ride without destroying them. And I want or is it need to ride this weekend.

I will most likly race Expert Class since I won the Sport by 5 Minutes. I never thought of myself as a Sandbagger until I saw the results. See you guys out there..

[Jman]

I feel you on the cold!!! It hit us this week and while I've managed to avoid it I have two kids down with it right now. I'll be racing XC but I may have to split after the results are posted. (depends on how frantic the wife sounds on the phone!) It's a handful with one 6 year old and a 10 month old down. The other 6 year old will be bouncing off the walls by the time I get home. I was thinking about riding the 4x but maybe on the 9th.