Over the Hump MTB Race Series 2011

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  1. rodgerdodger

    rodgerdodger Member

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    new classes for over the hump!

    Two New Classes Announced Today

    Single Speeders, and Sport Speeders you have new classes.

    Single Speed Class - presented by F&M Bank- Farmers & Merchants Bank recently approached us and said they would like to sponsor a single speed class. So... single speeders, you have your own class now. It will be open age and 3 laps. F&M Bank will provide weekly prizes for the top 3 finishers and series prizes as well.

    Super Sport Class- A step between the Sport & Expert Classes. We have a lot of fast Sport riders who have considered to moving up, but the step to expert is a pretty major one. So we've created a new class as an step between sport and expert. Super Sport will run 3 laps, and be an Open Age Class. All of you fast sport riders... this is the new class for you.
     
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    zioncoming79 Old Man Dead

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    As a newer SS rider myself, I figured "why not sponsor a new class"! (I don't know about the 3 laps though) :lol:.

    Bryan
    Farmers & Merchants Bank

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    That's great for the singlespeeders, I know a few wanted their own class last year

    But the super sport class now makes my decision a bit tougher on which class to enter in this year, hmm
     
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    Thanks!! I just started SS'ing myself, the 3 laps will be pretty hard:bang::bang:
     
    rodgerdodger, Mar 17, 2011
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    Great - now I am going to have single speeders lapping my slow ass........
     
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    Do the new categories apply to women as well? It didn't seem like it on the website, but I just thought i'd throw the question out there.
     
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    Dino needs to get out on the track. As much as Dino has supported all of us it would be cool to see Dino trying to kill it out there. Who here has seen Dino in spandex?:clap: :wave: Yeah I'm starting early.
    Oh yeah I'm racing.

    Dirtsnack
     
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  8. TranceRider

    TranceRider No, I don't Ride a GIANT

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    Can't wait for this to start! Does anyone know when the jerseys will be available for purchase? Can't seem to find it on the OTH website.
     
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  9. Kid A

    Kid A now with 40% more bacon

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    anyone have their kids racing the grom race? was thinking about hitting a few races this year in old fat man out of shape category and was thinking my 5 yr old boy may wan to partake in the kids "race" i heard you can even ride along with your kid to keep them "motivated". Any guidance here. would like him to check it out but dont want him scorced. how long is kids race, etc.
     
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    Might be like last year.....they took orders at the beginning of the series, for delivery towards the end of the series.
     
    mtnbikej, Mar 17, 2011
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    Lots of kids signed up.....

    Yes, you could ride along with them.

    Race lasted about 15 minutes........race would start at 5:30 and everyone would be off the course by the time the regular racers started gathering in the starting area.
     
    mtnbikej, Mar 17, 2011
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    SWEET!!! Looks like I get to convert the cross check back to SS. Not to thrilled about 3 laps though, that course in the heat is a monster.
     
    Hotchkiss, Mar 17, 2011
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    What gearing do you think will be good for that course? there are some pretty long flat sections
     
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    I would gear it at 32x18 or 19 (for my 26"--add a couple of teeth for 29"). There's a lot of "flat", but some of those climbs are gnarly, depending on the course of the day.

    I was also imagining the start of the SS Class. A bunch of guys just spinning right off the bat!
     
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    38x11 and run up the climbs!
     
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    zioncoming79 Old Man Dead

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    New Class: SSyclocross
     
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    They need to add an "I'm fat, out of shape and only ride on the weekends class" - 1/2 a lap with oxygen bottles provided at the end.
     
    TREE, Mar 17, 2011
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    dude thats me and you both....im in tho im looking forward to this. time for me to start getting in some decent rides during the week.
     
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    I'm gonna try 32x18
     
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  20. Dino Brown

    Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot

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    First Race Tuesday, May 24th! :bang:

    Schedule:
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    1st 6 Races – 2011
    Tuesday, May 24
    Tuesday, May 31
    Tuesday, June 7
    Tuesday, June 14
    Tuesday, June 21
    Tuesday, June 28

    2nd 6 Races – 2011
    Tuesday, July 26
    Tuesday, August 2
    Tuesday, August 9
    Tuesday, August 16
    Tuesday, August 23
    Tuesday, August 30
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    * Who's in? Who's out?

    *Goals for this season (move up a class, finish Top 5 overall, win a race etc.)

    *Who plans on competing for the first time?

    *Who is still undecided?
    (no time, no money, don't know anyone, afraid you'll finish last...)

    *Never raced before?
    1.You may like it. 2.You might surprise yourself 3.They give you a cool number plate

    *If you are afraid that you won't know anyone...
    These races are a GREAT way to make a ton of (STR) friends- and fast!!!
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    If you do not plan on competing, join us in the "cheering" section...
    (just as much fun... don't get nearly as sweaty) :)
     
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