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First Annual International Mountain Bike Poles Climb Contest
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03-29-2008
So you think you can climb?

SHARE Mountain Bike Club will be hosting Poles climbing Competition in Crystal Cove State Park - El Moro Canyon.

This event will replace the Dreaded Hill contest.

More details will follow. www.sharemtb.org
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For those who don't know where is "Poles", it is the trail that is opposite from "I think I can".

Meet at the bottom of Poles at 8:30am
RSVP'd Yes: 8
  • Wrecker [02-07-2008 08:58 AM] - Have to, I brought it up :)
  • Julia12 [02-08-2008 08:01 PM] - Thinking about it
  • ocrider [03-04-2008 08:53 PM]
  • bighit8 [03-06-2008 09:29 PM] - Im in now
  • maxwell [03-23-2008 12:58 PM] - Just singed up, so yep, I'm in!
  • hoovermd [03-28-2008 03:21 PM] - I'm in again!
  • Pho'dUp [03-29-2008 02:04 PM] - I rode and it was a blast!
  • bvader [03-29-2008 05:18 PM] - Had Fun Rode it twice
RSVP'd Maybe: 8
  • cjwally [02-07-2008 09:11 AM] - I'll clean that on the SS
  • Red Ryder [02-07-2008 11:06 AM] - ouch! tough climb, nearly cleaned it a couple of years ago, I first checked "no", but I keep thinking about, I'm a stronger rider now and I'll be on a 29er
  • Kid A [02-07-2008 11:24 AM] - is there beer at the top????
  • Waldo [03-04-2008 09:57 PM] - Guess I'll go see if I can climb it at all. If so, then yeah, maybe
  • pitmang1 [03-05-2008 04:19 PM] - Can I shoulder my bike and run up?
  • giant rules [03-06-2008 09:24 PM] - Do you just show up and race, or do you have to sign up for it somewhere? If you have to sign up, where do I do that?
  • mrtawney [03-14-2008 01:46 PM]
  • autoduel [03-28-2008 02:39 PM] - Damn REI sale....
RSVP'd No: 15
  • bjammin [02-07-2008 07:18 AM] - i'll be pulling out my toe-nails instead.
  • allison [02-07-2008 08:07 AM] - NMBS race at Fontana
  • Shannon [02-07-2008 11:06 AM] - My toe nail polish will probably be too wet to put on my shoes.
  • Von-Skipp [03-05-2008 09:17 AM] - damn, ill be in zona
  • CPATCRASH [03-05-2008 05:27 PM] - I have to wash my hair.
  • Permagrin [03-05-2008 06:55 PM] - Heh. No.
  • jasonmason [03-05-2008 08:34 PM] - i'll probably miss the bus that morning. like usual.
  • Schecky [03-07-2008 08:47 AM]
  • Red Hot Sloth [03-22-2008 08:07 PM] - Its not gonna happen
  • art23rockpile [03-23-2008 10:40 AM] - Riding elsewhere.
  • northshore [03-24-2008 12:58 PM] - I can barely climb the stairs to my house.
  • genusmtbkr5 [03-26-2008 08:23 PM] - Doing another ride
  • 1080P [03-26-2008 09:39 PM] - I need to change out the air in my tires, it's worn out.
  • xhuskr [03-28-2008 02:58 PM] - day off from reality!
  • kanga [03-28-2008 06:41 PM]
 
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I know....but I looked at the link, and I'm double checking, just to make sure..I'z gotts ta git da facks strate man












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Just a side note: Calling it the "first annual" event is incorrect, because it's not actually an annual event...yet. The first event should be called the "inaugural international..." After a year has passed, the second event can be called the "second annual..."

And why is it called an international event? Who gets credit for naming this event?
As a side note to your side note, I think we can call it any damn thing we want. We're not talking about the Olympics here. The question is, can you climb it?
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It looks flat to me! No problem!
It's perfectly flat but tilted.

Now imagine a hiker walking down sideways - using the uphill edges of his boots and touching the ground (uphill) with his hand.
 
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The question is, can you climb it?
tried and failed...but just stooppid enuf to try again!
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is west cut across in that pic mach 1. i getting confused where poles is???
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Hiked up poles with my mom thinking about climbing it on my bike. Maybe if Fred or Dino rides up poles with me.
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Alrighty you guys, a few more details....we're sticking with our 3 categories, as we usually have just enough to keep it competetive as it is.

However, I will grab a "Golden Emesis Basin" for a special emesis (vomit) contest, if you qualify.

Rock N Road is sponsoring the prizes again this year--gift certs to the top three places in each cat (men, women, SS).

Julia, in the past we've only had 1-2 girls ride it. It would be great if you were one of the few brave women out there climbing!!!

It is on Saturday, the Fontana XC race is on Sunday. What better way to get the blood flowing and the body flusing lactic acid than starting those pumps early with a good climb?

We are toying with the best of two idea.....if you don't qualify for the special emesis contest the first time, you should surely qualify the second, right?
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I did the Dreaded Hill Climb a few years back and got second. (Good thing there was only 2 of us in the SS catagory. )
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I guess I need to up my climbs.
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Wrecker - I forgot my child signed up for this for sure you will all have fun climbing poles. It's not that bad once your at the top.

Julia12 explained yesterday how wonderful it is to feel your heart beating fast when climbing or running. Guess I have to look at that feeling of my heart beating fast, puking and ready to pass out differently. Will see you at this poles climbing contest.

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I wouldn't think it would be le mans style. Timed release is more likely. I too am interested in this climb, maybe we can get more clydes to do this....
We had a Clydes class at Dreaded Hill a few years back.

Clydes on 39 lb bikes! Let the barfing begin!
Now that's what i'm talking about!
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We had a Clydes class at Dreaded Hill a few years back.

Clydes on 39 lb bikes! Let the barfing begin!
Now that's what i'm talking about!
YEAH!!!
I'm down like Charlie Brown,
I'm a clyde..a fat, lazy, slow clyde...on a heavy bike...I'm in!!!
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Julia12 and me will be riding CCove on 3/15 will attempt Poles. If anyone would like to join us it be great. Rating of this ride depends if you want to rate the trail or my riding skills. We will be there 9 am.Anybody that wants to join us is welcome.
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is this steeper than Big Red at Peter's Canyon?
 
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is this steeper than Big Red at Peter's Canyon?
Yes. Much.
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So, I have to ask on behalf of someone who is just stupid enough to try....

1) Is there a SS category?
2) Is there a gear restriction on this category?
3) Is the goal distance or speed?
4) Is this a "no dab" ride or simply a "no puke" one?
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Yes. Much.
Oh crap, what did I agree to!!!!!!!!!!!!
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So, I have to ask on behalf of someone who is just stupid enough to try....

1) Is there a SS category?
2) Is there a gear restriction on this category?
3) Is the goal distance or speed?
4) Is this a "no dab" ride or simply a "no puke" one?

It's for time. I think there is a no "non-pedaled" forward progress rule. I.e. if you dab, you can't walk forward to a easier spot to restart. You'd have to go further back down the hill if you need a running start.
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