Over the Hump MTB Race Series 2011

Race report: http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/racing-training/59707-over-hump-8-9-11-a.html

 

First Time try to Over The Hump

Hi All:
I never been raced before, but this time I registered for Over The Hump race (08-16-2011).

does anyone have any tip for me that will helpful
Thank you

 

Make sure you're well hydrated and be ready to ride harder than you ever have for about an hour. And, have fun with it....

PS - Make sure your bike is in top running order, tires, gears, chairing, chain, F/R Derailleurs, properly, etc.

 

Show up early and pre ride the course, don't be intimated, there are plenty of nice people around and have fun!!!!!

 

Start at the back and wait for everyone to get a good quarter mile ahead of you. Then hit the pedaling hard. No one will be in your way, or mowing you down, and you can enjoy the ride. No need for a bell.

 

Hi all.
Thank you for your tips.
I will let you know after race.

 

What class did you enter? (I just want to know if I'm going to get my a** handed to me by a first time racer!), and congratulations for stepping up to race!, you're gonna love it!

 

You are just going to be bummed that there are only 2 races left. You will have so much fun, you will wish you would have signed up and done all the races.

 

Thos weeks Race report: http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/racing-training/59845-over-hump-report-08-16-11-a.html

 

This week's race report: http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/racing-training/59962-oth-8-23-2011-a.html

 

OTH ending next week = bummer

This week will be the last race for OTH this season and I'll miss it! I was just looking over the standings for all categories and there are a couple close races. Take a look at the single speed class, the top two are separated by only 1 point going into the final race - Wow!

Also, there are a few riders that should have moved up this year. The winner and eventual winner of the women's groups are basically running the table with almost perfect results of first place. This is true for Women's Sport and Women's Beginner. Not cool ladies. The winner of Super Sport also has nearly all 1st place results. How fun is it to come out and take first (nearly) every time? Challenge yourself and get up to the proper class folks. If you look at the riders behind you, they are going to finish second and they battled and have a various range of finish places.

Anyway, this isn't meant to be a bashing post. I'll be somewhere around 10th in my class so I'm not affected by these riders. I just think It will be a lot more exciting to watch the single speed winner presentation that it will for the Women Sport, Women Beginner, and Super Sport categories.

 

The Final OTH for 2011, Who is in?

Well all good things have to come to an end...... I guess it is like going back to school.... So who is in for the last over the hump race? I'm sure it will be a good one with the over all awards going out and they Oakley award also.. We hope to see you all out there this Tuesday. It has been a great event this year! Thanks to all that have helped make it a successful event!

Matt and John have done such a great job with this event.. Please make it a point to thank them too!

 

I will be there.......behind the computer at the timing table.

 

I will be making my debut in mtb racing there tomorrow. Should be fun and can't wait.

 

Agreed! Also, many thanks to all the volunteers that have sacrificed their time to come out and help make this series such a success! I'm looking forward to tomorrow night, and the awards afterwards. I'm sure I'll go through some OTH withdrawals these next few Tues nights.

 

I understand that unless you sit in on all the conversations, and classification decisions, requests for racers to move up it seems like there are classes that need some cleaning up. Let me say this, " we have been involved in each of the above 3 classes mentioned above, and each winner is classed appropriately, given factors of 1) distance, 2) lack
(presence) of race experience, 3) the field they are competing against.

Keep in mind we have a more complicated comparison system today than we did last year. We shortened the Women's races to 3 laps mid season, it would have been unfair to move the leader at that point, she was racing the right class, the Super Sport is brand new, and has been close every week, etc.

Kudos to every racer who's battled it out in every class. Not saying we're not up against a tough challenge to play out the races fairly, from all 17 classes, but I will say I am of the opinion it's been contested fairly given a 30,000 foot view.

See you out at the awards as we honor every racer, whether they get a trophy or not.

-Matt

 

First timers (and those still on the fence).... :wave:

-It's the last race of the season
-Unique venue
-If you don't race tomorrow, you will have to wait until... May 2012!!!
-Simple way to meet a ton of STR members
-You might like it!
-This is the week "WE" officially honor those who have raced (could be you we are cheering for)
-Someone may introduce you to a new friend OR ride buddy that lives 5 minutes from you!
-Healthier for you than sitting on the couch

C'mon...

 

Race #12: Today
Next Race: May 2012

If that doesnt convince you, nothing will!

 

this is the last race??? what will I do now!!!!
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Where do the STR peeps usually stay (on the sidelines I mean) while cheering the racers or taking pics? If our sked permits, my wife & I would love to join you guys later to cheer on the racers!