2008 Mt. SAC Fat Tire Classic 11/2/08

Out of town on Sat but Sunday is looking promising No Sat pre ride for me

 

hey denmo, i think i read that they are not letting people pre-ride the course this year. is that right?:?:

 

Last year they said no pre-riding. When we got there we were going to hike it and there were many people pre-riding so, so did we. I plan on pre-riding it this year!!!!

 

i've never ridden in a race before, how do they start.. is it like a time trial thing or does everyone start at the same time? i'm not in the greatest shape but it sounds like a lot of fun!

 

No, you are staged by sex/race category. If you check out the Registration link, it shows the start times for each category.

 

Can anyone compare this course to the Bonelli course for me? I know only 2 laps for this one but are the hills steeper/longer/short etc etc. Any harder downhill singletrack on this one? Thanks!

 

this is how they started last year, much better than some races


Some of the STR Crew


photos by sharky in that link she posted on page 1

 

OMG im in! :-$

 

I'm definitely in. I registered yesterday. This will be my first race, and I actually want to race it and see how bad a shape I'm in.... ha ha ha!

Will there be an area for us STR members to meet and hangout at?

 

One of my favorite races! Fun course and cool trophies. I will definitely be there this year.

 

You won't have any problems Tara. There's one especially steep climb, but I've never seen anyone in my category pedal up it. It's a HAB for us mere mortals. The downhill right after though was intimidating to me. Narrow, soft in some sections, throw in a few bumps and worst of all, its right where everyone gathers to watch from the parking lot, so you don't want to look like a wuss or go OTB. Plus there's a right hander at the bottom where I've seen a lot of riders wash out because of the gravel. Riding past the pigs on the back end of the course while you're gasping for air wasn't too thrilling for me either. Other than that, you should be golden:lol: I'll watch for you on your podium finish.

Jojo, this is a blast to race. I think the attitude may change a little since it's part of a race series now and there are racers out in the mix to get their points. But it's a good first race. Lot's of newbies out there.

 

I didn't even try to ride it on lap 2. Run the bike up to the top of the hill, come down that fun singletrack before the finish and hope you dont crash in front of everyone. I think the spectator's loved watching people bite it there. :lol:

Tara, much easier than bonelli. The uphills that is.

 

totally looking forward to this race. will be my first attempt to complete a triple crown. Does anyone ride there on a regular basis? i would love a tour of the area. went to college at cal poly, but was too busy...studying... to ever get out on a bike ride.

 

The race is held on the Cross Country running course and is only open on race day. You can pre-ride it on Saturday, but that is the extent of it.

 

do runners yell at you if you go ride there anyway?

 

The course is not open for riding except for the race weekend. It is on college proprety.

 

Ooooh, I want to try this one! My first real XC race, beginner, definitely! Do they have a SingleSpeed category?

 

Yep!

Single Speed Woman - All Ages
18 miles
Start time 8:45 AM
$35

 

what she said^

they have

Beg. women 34 & under
Beg. women 35 +
Women SS

 

Hmmm it's normally a running course? I'd definately be up for a 6 mile run this Friday to mix things up AND get to at least see the course. Is it hard to get lost?