Southridge Winter Series Race #1

[allison]

Originally Posted by Jman

I just saw that new Shimano flyer, I hadn't seen it before. I can't decide if my excitement for my first race is biting off more than my legs can chew! It'd be fun to do more than just one lap and be done though and if I stick around to watch the Super D I might as well ride it! The 4x is something I might try next time just to say I've done one, but when I went there to play with Destroyer and friends the course was bit overwhelming. (Never even been on a 4x track before that).

If you are going to do both, I'd say maybe stick with beginner so you've got something left for Super D as well! That way you can finish, hydrate and eat something small, stretch, and re-warm up

[denmother]

Rode the XC course this morning. Ground is awesome and the new singletrack and reroutes are awesome!!

Just got done walking the DH course. Some new lines, some old ones. They did some repair and fill-ins, corse is in good shape.

See you all tomorrow!

[Pickettt]

So Denmother, what did you think of the short stretch before the culvert I warned you guys about this morning?

[Jman]

Sounds killer. I just loaded my truck and am ready to go. The only bad news is that the rear brake on the new FSR is not grabbing at all. I loaded it up anyways along with the Heckler but since I have like ZERO mech skills it looks like I'll be riding the Heckler. (I have some brake on the FSR but the lever is touching the grip...it worked just fine in the parking lot!!!) boohoo for me. Oh well there is always the next race or the next ride! I doubt a different bike is going to really help me all that much.

[Sharky]

It's all the same course for everyone,too. Lower garden cuts left and around rather than straight through. Rocky somewhat flat some turns none of the waterfalls. Think you'll all have fun. Was out with Gil Caz, Joe and 2wheelLEE with some STR sightings.. They added quite a few things to the lower section of the 4x track. Will make for some fun/interesting racing. See you all out there don't forget those shooting to check for a final list on here tomorrow night. (I did update the last one post #317)

[osmarandsara]

Originally Posted by Pickettt

So Denmother, what did you think of the short stretch before the culvert I warned you guys about this morning?

I was right behind Denmother when she rode this section......she cleaned the whole section very nicely and in total control......she made it look so easy but she IS a downhiller....

[mottmcfly]

Originally Posted by denmother

Rode the XC course this morning. Ground is awesome and the new singletrack and reroutes are awesome!!

Just got done walking the DH course. Some new lines, some old ones. They did some repair and fill-ins, corse is in good shape.

See you all tomorrow!

For the DH course, is this a big bike deal? I'm thinking of seeing how the RFX handles it. What do you think?

Thanks

Mott

[steviebfromtheoc]

Rock the Turner !! Motty !! Good luck , your gonna kill it

[allison]

Originally Posted by Jman

Sounds killer. I just loaded my truck and am ready to go. The only bad news is that the rear brake on the new FSR is not grabbing at all. I loaded it up anyways along with the Heckler but since I have like ZERO mech skills it looks like I'll be riding the Heckler. (I have some brake on the FSR but the lever is touching the grip...it worked just fine in the parking lot!!!) boohoo for me. Oh well there is always the next race or the next ride! I doubt a different bike is going to really help me all that much.

If they are hydraulic brakes (not mechanical) then you'll need to have the fittings checked and have the brakes re-bled.

Justin can look at it in the morning if you are there early.

[Jman]

They are Hydraulic and I was wondering if they would need to be bled but was not confident enough in my knowledge to post it. I'll look for you guys (I'll be in a gray Xterra wearing a black long sleeved jersey with red strip. I'll probably look a bit lost since I'll not know a soul face to face!

[allison]

Originally Posted by Jman

They are Hydraulic and I was wondering if they would need to be bled but was not confident enough in my knowledge to post it. I'll look for you guys (I'll be in a gray Xterra wearing a black long sleeved jersey with red strip. I'll probably look a bit lost since I'll not know a soul face to face!

Not the best, but...



Here is some of the group:

(Photo by Carla!)



(Andy, Ahi) Me, Justin, Nancy, Brandon (Ann), Sharky, Roger.

[mottmcfly]

Originally Posted by steviebfromtheoc

Rock the Turner !! Motty !! Good luck , your gonna kill it

Which Turner??

[Jman]

Cool picture and a team that looks ready to race!



That's me ironically wearing the same jersey. See you guys tomorrow.

[denmother]

Originally Posted by Pickettt

So Denmother, what did you think of the short stretch before the culvert I warned you guys about this morning?

Piece of cake! Just got behind the seat, laid on the saddle and rocked it!!!

[danlorek]

so how many of y'all are camping/rvin' there? do you tend to go in a certain area that i should shoot for when i get there in the am?

[BFloFoxRider.]

I WILL NOT BE RACING THIS WEEKEND

ill tell you bad grades is part but not the whole thing
basically i was told not to go on STR anymore and to drop racing and biking for now
so we'll see
hopefully ill race in two weekends if not this may be the last of me.... ='((

[Foesnasty]

Originally Posted by mottmcfly

For the DH course, is this a big bike deal? I'm thinking of seeing how the RFX handles it. What do you think?

Thanks

Mott

it's always about the big bike!!!!!

[mottmcfly]

Originally Posted by Foesnasty

it's always about the big bike!!!!!

We'll see my Brother.

[2wheel_lee]

Throw a chain guide and maybe different tires on that bike, and you can also race DH with it.

Originally Posted by Jman

Cool picture and a team that looks ready to race!



That's me ironically wearing the same jersey. See you guys tomorrow.