XC Racing in San Diego? No way!

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  1. gest24

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    It's true, Robert has done it!

    The permits are finally approved and we are all set to go for a cross country mtb race in San Diego. I am very excited about having this event at the Velodrome in San Diego. The race will be held on Saturday December 19th. There are some great trails that we will be using so look forward to another fun event!

    Check out Racersandchasers.com for more information!
     
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    I couldn't find the info on the site. How's the course layout look? Is it going to use the trails primarily east of Florida Street?
     
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    I have also found no additional information on the site... xc race by the velodrome?
    Where, maybe a cross race?
     
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    Yeah, sorry about that guys. The site hasn't been updated yet. Robert is down here in SD handing out flyer and will be updating the site soon. The race will be on the trails around the Velodrome. It'll be single track and plenty of passing opportunities!
     
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    Way to go Robert. I hate Cahuilla on a MTB.
    On the KTM it's is a different story.
     
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    I just realized that I'm leaving for Key West that morning. Bummer.
     
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    With a lot of help from the SD cycling community we will be hosting a mtb race at the velodrome.

    There are great trails and it will be a great time. I am posting a course map of my desired course.

    Thanks to all that helped make this happen!
     

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    Sweet! Can we do a lap of the velodrome to start the race? :D
     
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    can't wait hoping Robert somehow incorp the velodrome into the race :)
     
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    Kerry was talking about having it finish with a lap of the velodrome Ala Paris-Roubaix. I'd totally bomb the race if Robert could pull that off.
     
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    I am glad this is happening, and I think I will do it just for kicks, but

    -and I do not intend to be ungrateful-

    there is a lot of dirt road in your map, and you are avoiding the only actually technical part of the trail -the trail through the canyon just north of the velodrome.

    When have you ever gone to florida canyon and wanted to ride around the parking lot?
    Or would you ever avoid the fun trail to pedal through the dog park?

    I apologize for spewing my discontent, but I am emotionally invested in the idea of race in florida canyon because, like many, I consider that place to be a good friend. A good friend I have spent countless hours in :-s

    Thank you for your work, I do appreciate it.


    Edit: Bah, looks fine, I would never ride that route otherwise so now at least, I will ride it once.
     
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    course isn't set in stone, also maybe the permit won't let the race on that single track as they mayeb worried about all those riders at once ripping it up.

    Robert aways trys to make the courses as fun as possible he will do his best, thanks for the support!
     
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    How do you register
     
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    Robert is slammed with the movie premier tonight I'm sure he'll have more race info up in the coming days once the movie is done
     
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    Robert was out looking at the course, def going to use the trails to the north of the velodrome:)

    online reg us up! Hope to see a bunch of peeps there :)
     
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    Got this from Robert this afternoon:


    Urban Cross country racing is upon us and so we have opened online registration for this great event! More information about the series as well as a course map for December 19th has been posted on the upcoming events page.

    This is looking to be a great event with lots of industry support for you the racers as well as a fantastic course for all levels of riders to enjoy!

    We look forward to another event the whole family can enjoy!

    Robert Herber
    RacersandChasers.com RobertHerber.blogspot.com
     
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    Which city/part in San Diego is this at?
     
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    San Diego Velodrome is located here:

    Neighborhood: Balboa Park
    2221 Morley Field Dr
    (at Upas St)
    San Diego, CA 92101
     
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