Over the Hump MTB Race Series 2011

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  1. Dino Brown

    Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot

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    2011 OTH Race Schedule

    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, never raced before...)

    *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!!!

    Discussion thread here:     http://www.socaltrailriders.org/for...er-hump-mountain-bike-race-series-2011-a.html
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    Past Races Reports

    2010 Races:

    http://www.socaltrailriders.org/for...480-2010-over-hump-series-merged-threads.html

    http://www.socaltrailriders.org/for...44-race-report-over-hump-series-race-1-a.html

    http://www.socaltrailriders.org/for...58-race-report-over-hump-series-race-2-a.html

    http://www.socaltrailriders.org/for...-race-report-photos-over-hump-series-3-a.html

    http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/racing-training/51688-race-report-over-hump-race-4-a.html

    http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/racing-training/51902-race-report-over-hump-race-5-a.html

    http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/racing-training/52019-race-report-over-hump-6-a.html

    2009 Races:
    http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/racing-training/40230-2009-over-hump-race-report-pics.html

    http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/racing-training/41244-2009-over-hump-race-2-report-pics.html


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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) :)
     
    Dino Brown, May 6, 2011
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  2. Revalimage

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    Okay - Dino that's it!

    Never done it, haven't been riding hardly at all, "insert more excuses here" - time to suck it up and go for it! AM HT or AM 6" FS :-k There's only 1lb different between the two...

    Time to put the light wheels on the kids HT and pull out the tubes, then I have to get him out riding...

    Guess me too!
     
    Revalimage, May 6, 2011
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  3. TMS

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    I am on the fence. I have never raced, but this looks like a good place to start.
     
    TMS, May 6, 2011
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    Who is the kid with the Tongue problem?
    My Hero
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    XTC29er, May 6, 2011
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  5. Dino Brown

    Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot

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    My opinion: The kid would be much happier on a Full XTR carbon hardtail
    (like I said- just an opinion) :)

    Just do it! You'll know a lot of people.. Ride at your own pace... Pretty sure you will surprise yourself (better shape than you think you are)

    Quite possibly the luckiest kid in Orange County!
    Amazingly attentive parents. BMX racing one day... OTH racing the next... Never pays for food... Chauffeurs take him everywhere... Pool in the backyard...
     
    Dino Brown, May 6, 2011
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  6. runoverhikers

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    Already registered for beginner 20-29, first race.

    Any idea if the course will be laid out/be able to be pre-ridden before the day of the first race?
     
    runoverhikers, May 6, 2011
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  7. Rumpled

    Rumpled Longtime Newb

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    Does that kid race cyclocross as well? I think I've seen him.

    rumoverhikers - No chances to preride before the day of the race. Get there early and you should have a chance to get at least a whole lap in.
    Also, they are having a trail building day on the 17th I think. Good chance to see the course if you help out.
     
    Rumpled, May 6, 2011
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    Ill be doing my best to be out there for at least one race!

    Tms worst that happenes is that you're riding your bike... do it man!
     
    thomaswildchild, May 6, 2011
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  9. OCMoto

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    Okay, I'll ask...so does anyone think we should see Dino race in OTH this year? I'm sure there's someone that can hold his pompom's for one race :wave:


    ;)


    Better yet, we can tape the pompom's to his griips like streamers!!! :bang:
     
    OCMoto, May 6, 2011
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  10. BROWNIE

    BROWNIE I'm good at recess!

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    I'm paid up for the complete series! And as far as Dino goes...I will pay for one entry fee for Dino Brown, I will transport his bike if needed so that he DOES NOT have a reason not to race! come on Dino....I double dog dare you to race!
     
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  11. dirtsnack

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    You can not ask for a better track to start out on. Get there early and do a slow pre run lap. If you think you will be out there for 60 min.( for example) then just pace yourself at the start and finish strong. Run your OWN race. Don't get get caught up in what others are doing. I like to save some for the climbs and just spin on the flats. Others hate climbs and go fast on the flats. You will be buzzed at the start and it feels great to leave it all out on the track.

    So is this the year that Dino is on the come back trail?? Think John Travolta after Pulp Fiction.:clap::clap: :clap: :bang: :-k
     
    dirtsnack, May 6, 2011
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  12. mtnbikej

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    The course is only open on race day. Pre-ride starts at about 4:30 and goes unitl 5:30. Each week the course changes.

    It is layed out so that most riders will finish in about 1 hour......Pro/Experts 4 laps(15 minutes each lap)......Sport 3 laps(20 minutes each lap)....Beginner 2 laps(30 minutes per lap). Of course some will be faster, and some will be slower, but this is about the average time.
     
    mtnbikej, May 6, 2011
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    First time racing the Over the Hump, signed up for the first race:) Will see how that goes. I did do the Counting Coup, but expect this to be a lot different:?: Looking forward to this, TMS jump in and try it.
     
    JSD, May 6, 2011
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  14. Fullerton Mike

    Fullerton Mike I LOVE BIKES!

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    lets not go that far! thanks for the kind words
     
    Fullerton Mike, May 6, 2011
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  15. Deadweight

    Deadweight older, not much wiser.

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    I registered for the series- now JSD will have someone to lap each race...

    C'mon Dino, I triple dog dare ya!
     
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    You got it! We have added the SS open class. See you out there-
     
    mwhigherground, May 6, 2011
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  17. d'man

    d'man Dirt Lover

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    There must be some real sandbaggers in that beginner class.^^^;)
     
    d'man, May 6, 2011
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    Usually.........but yeah, 3 minutes is pretty slow.


    Yeah, I fixed it.
     
    mtnbikej, May 6, 2011
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    It's going to be a fun year, and lots of new stuff. Good Food from Baja Fresh, microbrews, fun racing with some friendly competition.

    Look forward to seeing you guys out there. It's seriously the best part of John and my year! Go STR!
     
    mwhigherground, May 6, 2011
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    8-[I signed up and it will be my first race. Anxious
     
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