Southridge Winter Series Race #1

[Pickettt]

Oddly enough, I started winning when I stopped worrying about winning. Go figure.

[sdyeti]

If I race XC (which is likely at this point), I will probably be racing beginner SS or sport XC. I raced a lot of beginner XC about 3 years ago.

I am coming out of XC racing retirement!

Encourage your friend to come...she'll have fun no matter what!

Originally Posted by Pickettt

Anyone racing the beginner women XC class?

[2wheel_lee]

Originally Posted by Pickettt

Oddly enough, I started winning when I stopped worrying about winning. Go figure.

Agreed! I ride my best when I don't care about how fast I go.

[allison]

Originally Posted by sdyeti

If I race XC (which is likely at this point), I will probably be racing beginner SS or sport XC. I raced a lot of beginner XC about 3 years ago.

I am coming out of XC racing retirement!

Encourage your friend to come...she'll have fun no matter what!

Let's get a decent women's XC crew going!!

I'm just out there to train Podium would be nice, but if there are fast riders out there so be it!

[jamesdc]

Does anyone know of any good dirt jumps in fontana, i head theres some somewhere in town because I'm considering bringing the dirt jumper? I know about the 4x track and the ones over by the xc course but I've heard rumors of others.

[sdyeti]

Well, I just picked up a new set of bars for my SS today when we were visiting Pac at BB. I have to put a riser bar on...it has flat bars on it now and I'm too hunched over.

I may be joining you in the XC after all, though, because I remembered that when I run the SS with a 34-18 (my old setup) instead of 36-18 (current setup which is too hard for racing) the chain falls off a lot. This happens even when I run the chain over the tensioner. I don't want to put another chain on because we tried that and you need a half link. But then the chain still falls off.

All rambling aside, you'll likely see me on the Yeti.

I am not much competition for you..hell, you guys did a ride today and the last couple weeks were out there all the time. Me? Not so much

It's all good though because I really just want to train by doing this race.

Originally Posted by allison

Let's get a decent women's XC crew going!!

I'm just out there to train Podium would be nice, but if there are fast riders out there so be it!

[allison]

Originally Posted by sdyeti

I am not much competition for you..hell, you guys did a ride today and the last couple weeks were out there all the time. Me? Not so much

It's all good though because I really just want to train by doing this race.

You've got a lot of power, though!

Either way I'll be out at max as long/hard as I can during the race. Just cause it's good training!

[sdyeti]

I'm working on trying to moderate it though, because I have a tendency to push big gears and then later I'm exhausted!!

Well, you can thank Justin for making me eat my words...I'm doing an XC race! (I'm secretly kindof excited).

Originally Posted by allison

You've got a lot of power, though!

Either way I'll be out at max as long/hard as I can during the race. Just cause it's good training!

[allison]

Originally Posted by sdyeti

Well, you can thank Justin for making me eat my words...I'm doing an XC race! (I'm secretly kindof excited).

I think we'll have a good time. It always helps to have the competition cheering you on

[sdyeti]

Speaking of which...anyone have an extra Path XC jersey they wouldn't mind me borrowing for the race? I never got one because I never thought I'd race XC again, but of course I want to represent!!

Originally Posted by sdyeti

Well, you can thank Justin for making me eat my words...I'm doing an XC race! (I'm secretly kindof excited).

[allison]

Originally Posted by sdyeti

Speaking of which...anyone have an extra Path XC jersey they wouldn't mind me borrowing for the race? I never got one because I never thought I'd race XC again, but of course I want to represent!!

I've got non-argyle you can use. Im not sure if I want to go 07 Champ or Path


BTW!! We were trying to come up with rides... If it isn't pouring shall we go two laps at Southridge tomorrow a.m.??

[sdyeti]

I'll wear the non-argyle.

07 Champ gets my vote.

Hmmm...what time at Fontuck?

Originally Posted by allison

I've got non-argyle you can use. Im not sure if I want to go 07 Champ or Path


BTW!! We were trying to come up with rides... If it isn't pouring shall we go two laps at Southridge tomorrow a.m.??

[allison]

Originally Posted by sdyeti

I'll wear the non-argyle.

07 Champ gets my vote.

Hmmm...what time at Fontuck?

PLEASE remind me next Friday to get it out!!

I'm thinking like 9? That'll give us time to get ready in the morning, maybe lunch.. and hopefully still be home for the game Too early?

[sdyeti]

I will remind you.

9 am sounds great.

Originally Posted by allison

PLEASE remind me next Friday to get it out!!

I'm thinking like 9? That'll give us time to get ready in the morning, maybe lunch.. and hopefully still be home for the game Too early?

[Vanaerobic]

What's up fellow lovers of the two wheels!

Just had a quick question regarding bike setup for Southridge. I raced my Giant Reign there last year and did OK. I'm planning to race Sport now instead of beginner. Anyone have any suggestions on how I can make my AM bike more DH race friendly. I pretty much only have this one bike for racing. Anyone else racing their AM bike?
I figured at least beefier tires would be a start.

[2wheel_lee]

Post a pic of your bike, and we'll be able to get a better idea of what you should do.

[HardCharger]

Originally Posted by Vanaerobic

Anyone have any suggestions on how I can make my AM bike more DH race friendly. I pretty much only have this one bike for racing. Anyone else racing their AM bike? I figured at least beefier tires would be a start.

Other than beefier tires, try a shorter stem (if you already dont have one on).

[mcgyver0302]

Hey, I want to represent STR properly... I NEED AN XL STR JERSEY.... anyone got one I can borrow? Slim is racing too and needs a SM one! Anyone? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller... Bueller...

[pinoiryder]

will see you guys out there for moral support.. will bring camera also to take some shots.. and maybe.. just maybe try the to run the trail..

[sailcalifornia]

is there a way to sign up for this on the internet or only on race morning? I was playing on their site but could only find the waiver to print and bring with me. Same thing for becoming a member of SRC.

Thanks