Southridge Winter Series Race #1

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  1. gregg

    gregg New Member

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    OK, I am going to do the XC race. With this big of response it must be worth it. I am going to bring one more person. She wants to try this racing thing out. She will be racing sport.

    I see that there is a Super D race in the afternoon. What is that?
     
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  2. denmother

    denmother Gone riding....

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    Where do you live, maybe you can find a ride with someone else who is coming out?
     
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  3. denmother

    denmother Gone riding....

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    Super D

    Here is the definition from USA Cycling:

    Super D (SD)

    A hybrid event combining aspects of downhill and cross-country racing. Riders race on a course that is significantly more downhill than uphill, is devoid of jumps, and not extremely technical.
     
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  4. allison

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    Tell that to Bflo after he crashed last time :lol:
     
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  5. denmother

    denmother Gone riding....

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    XC Update

    This just in from KOKE:


    I rode Southridge yesterday and spoke to Don Jackson out on the course. All of the course changes are marked with either arrow signs or the old direction is blocked with brush or stones. All of the old steep, loose, rutted downhill sections have been slightly re-routed. Don has buffed-out 75% of the rain induced ruts (the rest will be gone by Saturday) and the rain has tampered-down the sandy sections. The race Saturday will be fast because of the great trail conditions.
     
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  6. gil_caz

    gil_caz JfromLV Fan Club viceprez

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    denmo, do you know if he did any grooming on the dh course?
     
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  7. denmother

    denmother Gone riding....

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    No, but I will check it out tomorrow when I am there. I usually go walk the DH course in the afternoon after it's taped.
     
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  8. gil_caz

    gil_caz JfromLV Fan Club viceprez

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    cool i might see you there. wanted to ride but i know donny doesnt let any one on the race course, ill just do some drops or something.
     
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  9. allison

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    I think I changed my mind... I don't want to know anything about the Charger game!
     
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  10. cow

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    Just do it!

    To all those who have never raced and are considering doing so.. Just go for it! Racing is a ton of fun! I've only ever raced at Fontucky, but I really loved each time I've made it out there.. Even those times when I placed last in my class ;)

    Having people you don't even know cheering you on really motivates you, especially along that wall.. regardless of how out of breath you are by that point. :)

    So yeah, stop debating and go do it!


    -Mike
     
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  11. DDB@OCR

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    Why freakin' me......

    Edited for whimpy content....
     
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  12. 2wheel_lee

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    That's BS, man!

    What happened to what you said today in this PM after I mentioned that I've been sick?

    What kind of example are you trying to set to Brandon?

    OWNED!!!!
     
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  13. DDB@OCR

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    Ditto.....
     
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  14. DDB@OCR

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    Screw it, screw.....everything.

    P/s: check my updated RSVP comments, big guy.

    :)
     
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  15. 2wheel_lee

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    Heck, it's no big deal to ride in the same race as O'mara and Arnet...it's not like you're going to be keeping up with them, anyway. And if you are at their pace...well :-k...well :-k...aren't you lucky to have such a Gucchi carbon fiber Giant with disc brakes. :lol:

    But there's no shame in DFL as long as you're having fun.:beer: Maybe replace your water bottles with beer bottles? Heck, do a lap nekkid...that'd be interesting! (just don't ride with one of those seats that has a slit in the middle).
     
    2wheel_lee, Jan 10, 2008
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  16. BFloFoxRider.

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    his half carbon fiber "gucchi" gianta hardtail with disc brakes weighs more than the acces frame he may be letting me race #-o
     
    BFloFoxRider., Jan 10, 2008
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  17. Pickettt

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    If you take a look at the last race at Southridge, you'll find I had the second fastest time overall on the day. Then if you look at THE overall fastest time, you'll find a 10 minute gap between O'Mara and me. Point: one doesn't really "ride with" Johnny O'Mara.

    By the way, Brandon, do you need a light for tonight's ride?
     
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  18. BFloFoxRider.

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    uhmm
    not sure if im going to make it yet. my legs are beat... i worked out my calves for an hour in P.E. today with alot of weight...
    and i think we are going to buckhorn lodge at mount baldyfor dinner with our friends.. if im not there by 520 just leave without me on this one...
    oh yea by the way.. what class should i race?
    im thin king sport...
    then depending on how this one goes i can mvoe up to expert (yeah, right!) next race if i wanted too
     
    BFloFoxRider., Jan 10, 2008
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  19. Pickettt

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    Personally, I think you hardly get your money's worth doing only one lap, so you should race sport. We're going to park at Von's tonight, I'll wear a helmet light and just transfer it to your bars, if you show
     
    Pickettt, Jan 10, 2008
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  20. BFloFoxRider.

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    sounds good..
    you can park in front of my house, there is a 12 car parking lot
    ill PM you my address and you can just park on the street... and if i go i can just ride up with ya'll
     
    BFloFoxRider., Jan 10, 2008
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