Shimano Winter Series Race #2

[denmother]

Shimano Winter Series #2
SAT - XC, Super D & 4X
SUN – DH

Attention ALL Down Hill Racers!!!

No one will be allowed on the hill to practice without a wrist band. This goes for walking your bike or if you drive to the gate and walk up. Regardless on race days everyone must have a wrist band.

RACE SCHEDULE

SATURDAY
7:00 - 9:00 Registration
9:30 XC Race
4X Practice (Following XC Race)
12:00 DH Practice ($5/Rider No Exceptions)
12:30 Super D Race
4X Race (Immediately After Super D Race)

SUNDAY
7:00 - 9:00 Registration
8:00-10:00 Practice
10:30 - 1:00 DH Race Start

A kids special cross country race will be held on the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Saturday of the Winter Series

[davidB]

taking pictures of the 4x again as well as coming out sunday to take pictures of the DH

[Foesnasty]

Lets all hope theres no wind

[Mudman]

Ill be there to practice on saturday.. Can't race sunday though (work)

[number7s]

i wanna try my hand at dh, ive ridden the course, much fun

[allison]

If the rain lets off Friday (and doesn't continue) the XC course will be OFF THE HOOK!! It is awesome right after the rains. The sand is so packed down. It's usually really nice.

Planning on being out there for XC and DH. Hopefully there won't be another windy DH day. Not sure my sensitive self-esteem can take another one of those.

[cbHarping]

Originally Posted by allison

Planning on being out there for XC and DH. Hopefully there won't be another windy DH day. Not sure my sensitive self-esteem can take another one of those.

With you on that one! No wind, no wind...

[pitmang1]

How's the XC course in the rain?

[allison]

Originally Posted by pitmang1

How's the XC course in the rain?

With rain all week, there will plenty of puddles, and any rock will be slick

[BobBurnes]

I've been looking forward to racing in Fontana for years! No way I'll miss it. I wouldn't mind it raining on Saturday though. 4X+rain= ROCK!

[allison]

If the forecast holds out... looks like two full days of rain.

How does everyone plan on getting their pressure suits dry over night if it's cold and wet? I'd think dryers would really wear them out.

[BFloFoxRider.]

Originally Posted by allison

If the forecast holds out... looks like two full days of rain.

How does everyone plan on getting their pressure suits dry over night if it's cold and wet? I'd think dryers would really wear them out.

put it in the washer and hit the "spin dry" button.. then it just spins and doesnt add heat or air or anything. and it clings to the side cuz it spins so fast so it shouldnt thrash it

[allison]

Originally Posted by BFloFoxRider.

put it in the washer and hit the "spin dry" button.. then it just spins and doesnt add heat or air or anything. and it clings to the side cuz it spins so fast so it shouldnt thrash it

I don't ever put my suit in the washer, though!

[jamesdc]

I hope it rains all day practice day and all day race day, the mud race last year was so fun. Fontana rock is pretty grippy in the wet but the mud is super slick in most areas. As for drying the armour do you have one of those trays that go across the inside of the dryer so it doesn't tumble around but still gets heated, or you could do what I do and not wear any armour.

[BFloFoxRider.]

Originally Posted by allison

I don't ever put my suit in the washer, though!

i know, but most have a button that says spin cycle.
put the suit in and hit that, and it doesnt wash it, it only spins really fast to dry whatever is in it..
but no air or heat... just really high rpm spining

[allison]

Originally Posted by jamesdc

As for drying the armour do you have one of those trays that go across the inside of the dryer so it doesn't tumble around but still gets heated, or you could do what I do and not wear any armour.

No, and no. I have a job I have to go to on Monday... can't afford to have broken bones!

[jamesdc]

I cant think of any other ways to dry it, maybe just put it in the shower in the morning so at least its warm when you put it on.

[BobBurnes]

I've got a lot of experience drying out armor. You can use the dryer. This is what I did:

Take three large dry towels and put it in the dryer with your armor. Set the dryer to tumble dry with no heat. Check it every few minutes to ensure something didn't get caught in the drum and tear your suites. Should be dry in 40 minutes.

2nd method. Hang the suit up in the bathroom and put a fan on it. In the morning, or just before you leave for the race, use a hair dryer to get the last few spots. Don't fold the armor after this, put it on a hangar keep it off the floor/ground. Keep it in the car with the heat on until you put it right before your ride.

Or, you can just think warm happy thoughts. "MMMMM...sunshine"

[allison]

Originally Posted by BobBurnes

I've got a lot of experience drying out armor. You can use the dryer. This is what I did:

Take three large dry towels and put it in the dryer with your armor. Set the dryer to tumble dry with no heat. Check it every few minutes to ensure something didn't get caught in the drum and tear your suites. Should be dry in 40 minutes.

2nd method. Hang the suit up in the bathroom and put a fan on it. In the morning, or just before you leave for the race, use a hair dryer to get the last few spots. Don't fold the armor after this, put it on a hangar keep it off the floor/ground. Keep it in the car with the heat on until you put it right before your ride.

Or, you can just think warm happy thoughts. "MMMMM...sunshine"

Thanks for the info! I especially like the 3rd method, and will be sending out positive vibes all week

[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,