Holiday Mt. Bike Bash @ the SGDC - 12/6&7

I'll be there for DH.....maybe DS????

 

Will a 10' metal Dow-boy pool work for a fire ring?

 

Duplicate thread (I asked the mods to merge them):
http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/racing-training/27064-holiday-mt-bike-bash-sgdc-12-6-7-a.html

And yes, we are going.

It's also on the calendar: http://www.socaltrailriders.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=1991&c=2

:wave:

 

Today's shameless bump

Oh, come on, no one else is coming????

RSVP'd Yes: 2

• denmother - We are in!!!
• TrojanInsomniac - I'm in for DH for sure........SS race sounds intriguing.

RSVP'd Maybe: 4

• DBD - Talkin' with the Mrs so we shall see. Depends on her work though.
• dhjill
• Nagaredama - Might be in for dual depending on kid duties.
• sauce

 

I am got hotel setup today. I am still debating racing DS or just taking all day to work on DH.

 

I just saw this, and it sounds interesting!

A few questions about the courses:
- Is the DS course hardtail (Black Market Mob) friendly, or is rear suspension (Intense Tazer VP) preferred?

- Is the DH course "small bike" (SlopeStyle) friendly, or is a full DH bike (M6) preferred?

 

Lee, your the man bro!!!!!!!, ride what you want....haha.. but I would say hardtail and slope style... I will be bring the Orange up there.....

 

online reg

Hope to see you this weekend at the Holiday Bash @ the SGDC! XC, DS & DH!
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On Line Reg here: https://www.sportsbaseonline.com/Item.aspx?item_id=2992

Event Info here: http://www.ridesb.com/images/formsmaps/holiday_event.pdf

Happy Holidays,
Hecky
www.ridesb.com

 

This looks cool. What gear is required for the DH? This would be my first race ever if I go so any tips would be great.

Clay

 

A bike and a helmet:lol:

Seriously I would wear a Full Face helmet, and knee pads at least. I wear either forearm and leg armor w. helmet or a upper body suit and leg armor w/ helmet. It really comes down to what you feel most comfortable wearing or not wearing.

 

Cool. I normally wear FF helmet w/googles, gloves and knee pads anyways. I think I might do it.

 

I'd probably run a 36 up front (I run that everywhere) and either an 12/27 or 11/34 cassette. :lol: But it's not required, just optional.

 

SlickShoe: I'd recommend bringing spare parts too. derailleur hanger, a pair of tires (lots of tubes too), and a seat and set of wheels if you've got them. it sucks to drive all the way to a race, pay for your admission, and have a mechanical during practice that makes you not race.

other than that, bring your SHID. shoes, helmet, ID, and of course, your Bike. oh, and a good attitude

Lee: you have too many bikes. just pick one and ride it. I think the M6 should handle the DS pretty well :lol:

Mark: race both. if you can afford it, you won't regret it.


other than that, I don't have money or time this weekend, so I'm going to have to pass. I'm all over southridge though...

 

I am bringing my Foes 4X for DS and my Socom for DH. There are some jumps and rollers on the DS course, so HT is out of the question for me.

As far as the DH course, you can go with a smaller bike, but there are some jumps and a big drop which are far more fun on a big bike (for us mere mortals at least).

 

Just seeing the words 'jumps' and 'big drops' may influence me to bag the USC/UCLA football game on Saturday for some DH fun :-k

 

can we trade?

I have to say I apperciate that you'd skip the Rose Bowl clincher for my little race. Can we trade! :bang:

 

Anyone want to carpool or has a spare bed for Sat?

 

Do all classes run the same course or is there a easier course for the beginners?

This will be my first comp. but im not a newbie as far as riding. Should I just reg in the beginner class?

 

Providing you're asking about DH, it's the same course for all classes. The drop has 2 alternate lines, one is a roller, the other is an actual go around. And all of the jumps can be rolled. As a beginner, you'll be fine!!!