2010 Over The Hump Series (Merged threads)

registered yesterday, see you guys there!

 

What do you do with said photos? Sell them? give them away? post them on STR? if I race I would like some photos of myself?

 

Don't let being slow stop you. If your not racing in France this July then who cares! One race can change your life (if you let it) Racing is FUN, please don't let you speed or lack there of keep you from having fun.

 

O.k. game on.
I entered "womens beginner", only in hopes of beating someone this year.:lol:
I'll work on the physical change to be in the class in the next couple weeks.

 

So will it now be Miss Hobbs or Mrs. Hobbs?

just asking because I have a friend that keeps asking me to fix him up with some hot mt bike chicks and I keep telling him those are few and far between.

 

No OTH experience yet. Sounds fun. I'm probably in for a few of them.

 

All reports and pix from last year seemed like it was a blast, so I signed up for my first race. What trails and distance would you equate the race course to in relation to the trails at Aliso Woods? This is where I'll be riding/practicing.

 

2010 over the hump series

Will be racing this series for the first time and don't know if should enter in beginner or sport. I have done 2 races in cat 2 and have ended almost last and feeling really bad. I have been training and feel will do ok this time but would like insight from somebody that raced last year.

 

Sound's like Beginner...8-10 miles...; if you find the first one you dominate, you can always jump up in class...and you'll still have 11 more races to put towards your Sport Series winner points.

 

I'm curious, I rode by there yesterday and didn't see anything resembling a trail like last year? With the high water level and a lack of visible singletrack what is the course going to be?

 

It's on the calendar. Last year there was a good STR turnout from a bunch of people doing their first race, as well as a few regular racers on here


RSVP:
http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=2845&day=2010-5-25&redirect=1

 

Might have to show up but need to figure out how to get out of work that early.

 

True some of last years course is under water. We've adjusted the course added singletrack on the south side of the lake and added a climb or two. Lots of fast racing .....plus the floating dock/bridge it's going to make an exciting course able to handle a few more racers. As the water drops we'll get the old single track back and have course variations through the summer.7 days left.

 

One week to RACE DAY!

First Race is in 1 week- May 25!

If you are not already registered, dont miss out.
Register here.

Riders Meeting at 5:30pm

We will be having a mandatory riders meeting for ALL racers on race day at 5:30pm. Lot's of new info we need to go over with everyone.




OTH Jersey & T-shirts

New for this season is the custom Over The Hump Jersey. They will be available for order at the race for $59 plus tax. We will also have brand new T-shirts for $10 plus tax.
Click here to check them out


*Special thanks to Charity for the killer designs and to Pat at Limpus Prints for the help with the shirts!

See you next week!

]We can't wait to see everyone and get the season rolling!

Schedule of events
4:00pm gates open- registration
4:30pm to 5:30pm- preride course open (must have number plate first)
5:30pm Mandatory Riders Meeting
5:45pm Stage at start (all categories)
6:00pm RACE START (Stage start in waves, by category & class)

 

whats the course like ? I remebr last year it was super mellow? can i do it on the cx bike

 

I put them up on my site after the race for everyone to check out, as well as post some on here. If you want to get a print made or get the digital file they are available for purchase. Here is the gallery from the last race last year.

http://highrevphoto.com/photos/index.php?do=photocart&viewGallery=1905

 

According to the facebook OTH fanpage, new course is 4.6 miles and 800 feet of climbing per lap. For people riding sport, like me, that translates to 13.8 miles and 2400 feet of climbing.

Compare that to 3.6 and 450 feet of climbing per lap (10.8 miles, 1350 feet) in last years course. All things considered, the change should make it just as much or more fun IMO.

I am really excited to see the course, but I wish there were a description of the course or a gps track available for preparing how to approach the laps prior to showing up on Tuesday night... hint hint...

 

Sorry for the confusion- we've got more trail and altitude to work with, so there will be more variations, especially as the water drops. As you know we won't post GPS because Irvine Lake is a closed course and we're asking you only to ride on designated days to help us keep the only regular OC race venue open.

Here's the stats for Tuesday, May 25 route.

• Course distance: 3.76miles (may vary from week to week)
• Elevation gain per lap: approx 380+ feet Vertical
• Beginner & Junior Course: 2 laps (approx 7.52 miles, 760+ vertical)
• Sport Course: 3 laps (approx 11.28 miles, 1,140+ vertical)
• Expert & Pro Course: 4 laps (approx 15.04 miles, 1,520+ vertical)

See you next Tuesday, and thanks for all the support. It's going to be a great summer.

 

Suggestion

I was thinking about the floating bridge and it might make sense set some rules or guidelines for it, such as slower traffic keeping right and passing only on the left. Just a suggestion to keep people out of the drink

 

This is my first race...looking forward to it!