12 Hours of Rim Nordic

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  1. shudder

    shudder no big deal

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    You mean... I might actually pass someone in this race?!?!?!

    Naw...

    I only walked up that one final section of the initial climbs up to the fire road last weekend after I'd blown through whatever my legs had in them on the first part of the loop (me on a fully geared bike, of course), but I am thinking I will need to 'save' something for the multiple laps I hope to put down. Meaning, I will more than likely be crawling up some of those steeps with you. :bang:

    - shud
     
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  2. 1x1clyde

    1x1clyde Inspired by SSer's

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    The day I run a 21t or 22t -aka receiving Direct TV on my bike- on my 29er, its time to get some gears:lol::lol:
    I ran 32x19 on the Spider 29er and it was perfect in the beginning and the flowy sections but man oh man was I sniveling like a little baby on my way to the fireroad...you might have heard me cursing you out Jason:lol:!
     
    1x1clyde, Jun 15, 2009
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  3. Pho'dUp

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  4. dirtvert

    dirtvert Whine on!

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    bump for carpooling.

    i'm leaning towards going up and camping (anybody know if there's still room?) fri. night to acclimate (drink a few beers).
     
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    jason - what time do you plan on making lights mandatory? lots of tree cover up there, so i assume it will a bit earlier then temecula?
     
    m210, Jun 15, 2009
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  6. 1x1clyde

    1x1clyde Inspired by SSer's

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    I felt the same way last year in my first Rim Nordic race. I vowed never again to ride a SS up there.

    Neil,
    1.Maybe you should find a lighter bike?
    2.pop-tarts? How about pop-dont's!
     
    mr.hobbs, Jun 15, 2009
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  8. surlygal

    surlygal Bad Girl of DH

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    What exactly are YOU trying to say :-k
     
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  9. 1x1clyde

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    1.It is what it is, I work for Intense, I'll ride Intense.
    I could also lose some weight#-o but then it wouldn't be as much fun beating people. I'm big, thank you Hawaiian genes:lol: I've got 12 hours, we will see what happens.......
    2.Its cakesters now, Pop-tarts are sooo 2008;)
     
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    Check with GoldRunner he is on a 4 man team.
     
    ladera Dave, Jun 15, 2009
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    Lights

    Mandatory lights will be 6:30 pm. We will have a lot of daylight on Saturday. Suppose to stay light until 7:30 or 8. But if it is overcast or whatever mandatory lights will be 6:30. But I will be staying out at the course from weds till Sunday. I will see what it is like for sure and make the call on site!

    By the Neil u are my hero! I expect at least 8 laps:bang:!!!!
    No sniveling:(
     
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  12. dubjay

    dubjay Having upgraditis is OK

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    Anyone have any predictions as to how many laps to podium in Solo Beginner, Sport, Expert and Pro? What about Clydesdale and SS?
     
    dubjay, Jun 15, 2009
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  13. mr.hobbs

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    It's o.k. I'm suffering from the same sweet tooth problems during the race. Just not those dry poptarts.
    (Besides everyones knows, Abba-Zabbas are where it's at.)
     
    mr.hobbs, Jun 15, 2009
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  14. Garrett Garcia

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    Any others besides me doing JR solo

    how many other jr solos r out there:?:
     
    Garrett Garcia, Jun 15, 2009
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    Hey Garrett (what happened to maxxisracing?...) --

    Willie will not be rolling in this race, though he is actually signed up (I guess he'll be a DNF). He broke his left clavicle about five weeks ago playing lacrosse, so I had to drop him from a bunch of XC races, this one included. He is seeing his doc for a final time this Thursday, but I think a race on Saturday would not be the right thing for him, even if he gets the green light (he's had ZERO time on the bike for five weeks).

    BTW, good to see you back on the bike after the fall at Warner Springs Ranch. You were missed in the final SoCal MTB League races.

    - shud
     
    shudder, Jun 15, 2009
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  16. singleSSpeedster

    singleSSpeedster Rolling on 29" dubs!

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    what ratio did you run? 26 or 29er? are you going to race solo or team?

    i have been out of town and off the bike for 10 days. not sure if i am up for this one.

    thanx!
     
    singleSSpeedster, Jun 15, 2009
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  17. 1x1clyde

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    32x19, 29er. Rolling solo.#-o
     
    1x1clyde, Jun 15, 2009
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    I'm riding solo and will bring my 29er SS as a backup to my geared bike and so I can mix it up a bike. What is the recommendation for gearing for this course. Thanks for the input. :?:

    Opps, meant to say "mix it up a bit"
     
    jmr-rider, Jun 15, 2009
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    Some of my team members are interested in camping. Where is everyone camping? I thought I saw a camp site a few miles back when I drove up.

    Does anyone know if camping in the Snow Valley parking lot is allowed?
     
    olis1, Jun 15, 2009
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    Camping

    Camping at Snow Valley is open. It is $20 first come first served. Pick a spot and your good to go. There are no registrations just come and setup!
     
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