Team Big Bear - Santa Barbara Bike Festival DH/DS/XC/Super D

[allison]

Originally Posted by ubermensch

That's exactly what I meant. I'm a worry-wart and have gone as far as pre-riding a course that has two turns. Good to know that the course will be open for ocd people like me.

I think most people prefer pre-riding courses, but it isn't always possible! I have pre-ridden basically every course except for Fontana my first time out there, and then Mt. SAC (since it is open ever, except for race day).

I actually think I did pretty well at Mt. SAC considering. I thoroughly enjoyed that race.

[denmother]

Originally Posted by chongoblanco

does any one know if i have to have gears on my bike to race dual slalom or can you run single speed? thanx

Singlespeeds are ok, here is the response I got:

----- Original Message ----
From: "teambigbear@aol.com" <teambigbear@aol.com>
To: nancy_h1@pacbell.net
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 12:51:35 PM
Subject: Re: Dual Slalom at Santa Barbara Bike Festival

I believe the 3 gear rule is no longer so yes.

-----Original Message-----
From: Nancy Harris <nancy_h1@pacbell.net>
To: teambigbear@aol.com
Sent: Mon, 19 May 2008 12:14 pm
Subject: Dual Slalom at Santa Barbara Bike Festival

Are single speeds allowed to race Dual Slalom? I know in the past you had to have 3 gears and 2 brakes but I have been told that this has changed.

Thanks in advance,

Nancy Harris

Originally Posted by ubermensch

Is there a place where the # of laps per race is listed? I looked everywhere but can't seem to find it. I'm interested in the beginner mens xc race if that helps.

I also don't see a practice schedule? That probably won't matter much anyway since I might not be able to make it there until Saturday evening, but are these things pretty well marked?

thx

Here is the response I got from Team Big Bear:

----- Original Message ----
From: "teambigbear@aol.com" <teambigbear@aol.com>
To: nancy_h1@pacbell.net
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 12:53:45 PM
Subject: Re: Santa Barbara Bike Festival XC questions

Yes there is practice on Sat. anytime there isn't Super D going on.

[ubermensch]

Here's your chance for you MTB guys to put the hurt on the pansie roadies.

A buddy of mine and I are both going to sign up, and I'm expecting to have a good time out there. This will be his 4th mtb race and my first. Can't wait.

[ghixon]

Any one else going to be joining in the fun? Signed up this week and booked my campsite at El Capitan SB. Running Sport SS and riding in my first Super D.

Nights by the beach - days on the bike. Sounds like heaven to me!

[rushak]

Anyone have any recommendations on camping or accommadations close by? I'm planning to go up Sat evening and don't want to spend alot of $$$ for a hotel.

[Upsidedown1]

Looking forward to it. There was to many fire roads at Big Bear. Hey where is the RSVP tab?

[denmother]

Since the server upgrade the RSVP list and button have disappeared so I'm not sure who's going now!!!

So here is a shameless bump reminding everyone of the event.

Just_me (Roger) will be racing his 1st Dual Slalom race and I will be racing DH and DS!!! Oh, and Troy D'Elia will be in tow as well racing DH and DS also.

Hope to see many of you there!!!! Gotta support the local racing scene!!!!

[ghixon]

Originally Posted by rushak

Anyone have any recommendations on camping or accommadations close by? I'm planning to go up Sat evening and don't want to spend alot of $$$ for a hotel.

Good to hear we're going to have STR people out in force at SB. I'm riding my first Super D and debuting in XC SS (yikes).

I'm camping at El Capitan State Beach some 15 miles from the venue and driving over each morning. I'm going to be by myself so you're more than welcome to crash with me at the beach. I have a HUGE tent - just bring whatever camping/sleeping gear you have.

I'm heading up Friday after work and camping Friday and Saturday nights.

Also, I'll have one of the STR E-Z UP Shelters set-up wherever I end up parked at the race.

Greg

[wrxkid]

Cool, glad to see im not the only one going. Ill be there saturday for the DH race and some post race shanigans.

[denmother]

FYI,

There is no Dual Slalom practice on Saturday because it uses part of the DH course (in case anyone was wondering).

[ghixon]

Originally Posted by denmother

FYI,

There is no Dual Slalom practice on Saturday because it uses part of the DH course (in case anyone was wondering).

Come play on the Super D course Saturday afternoon....

[rushak]

Originally Posted by ghixon

Good to hear we're going to have STR people out in force at SB. I'm riding my first Super D and debuting in XC SS (yikes).

I'm camping at El Capitan State Beach some 15 miles from the venue and driving over each morning. I'm going to be by myself so you're more than welcome to crash with me at the beach. I have a HUGE tent - just bring whatever camping/sleeping gear you have.

I'm heading up Friday after work and camping Friday and Saturday nights.

Also, I'll have one of the STR E-Z UP Shelters set-up wherever I end up parked at the race.

Greg

I'll PM you with my info if I decide to go that route. My plan is to just go up Sun morning now sinceI don't race until 11am anyways. I wanted to pre-ride the course, but oh well. I winged it at Big Bear last weekend.

[wrxkid]

Just bumping this one. Is everyone leaving tonight or coming up tomorrow morning?

[denmother]

Originally Posted by wrxkid

Just bumping this one. Is everyone leaving tonight or coming up tomorrow morning?

We are leaving tonight and staying with friends in Santa Barbara. See you bright and early tomorrow morning!!!!

DM

[wheel slayer]

DM good luck Saturday I'll see you Sunday. It looks like fun.

[zainul]

wht is the adders to this place

[denmother]

Originally Posted by zainul

wht is the adders to this place

Address
1298 Las Positas Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
park open daily from 7:00am to sunset