Knobby Time Series - Bonelli Park - Thursday Night Racing

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  1. vlad

    vlad Montrose Bike Shop

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    Ended up getting the annual pass to Bonelli for this year with the idea of saving on parking in the long run. Still need a couple of entries to break even....

    If you are looking for a good place to park you can park in the Park and Ride lot right across the 57 overpass on Via Verde. Th ride into Bonelli is only a couple hundred yards. Might have some difficulty finding a spot though on a Thursday evening as a number of commuters are still parked there.
     
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    vlad Montrose Bike Shop

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    Cool course even without the rocky descent. That rocky drop has been a part of every Bonelli race for the past several years. Good to throw in some variety. I'll be there earlier on Thurday this time to propely warm up! Good luck with nbr 2!!!
     
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    Can't wait for round two, enjoyed round one, lot's of fun for my first race... I dig that rocky section, it'll be missed... See you Thursday!
     
  6. oalmaguer

    oalmaguer xc.Omar

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    the rocky section will be back for the Triple Crown Series.
    i hope i get approval to run the course different for the 3rd round.
    thanks for everyone talking up this series. definetley worth the work.

    see you all thursday
     
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    Good Morning, quick question/comment for the promoter. I have been doing this as a recreational rider for 12 years and though I am doing this for the sport and enjoying others that are into our sport, I cannot help but to notice that several people seem to have themselve in the incorrect race class. Whether this is done intentionally or innocently is not known to me, is ther plans to regulate this as other events do to ensure that people are not sandbagging thier way to the podium? I have no false hope of a podium I just want to make sure that those of us giving this a try feel good about our efforts and have a chance at a descent placement. Don't know if it's possible for next time, food would be great as well, had to skip out on the ceremonies due to a hungry family. Please don't take this wrong or negative, it is a great event and I will continue to enjoy it, just putting my thoughts out there. See you Thursday!
     
  8. just ride

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    Just registered for this Thursday got my skin suit out see you all out there:bang:
     
  9. oalmaguer

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    as i progress with promoting these races, there will be things that need to be tweaked & improved. i feel the same way about sandbagging beause it takes away from the true competition of this sport and any other sport. for now i'm getting the ball rolling with this series as well as other events i have in mind. a good way to see if someone is in the wrong class is to look them up in usa cycling web site or TBB previous races to see where riders are racing & placing. there is a gal which was helping last week planning on having some type of food there for tomorrow. my head is not spinning as fast anymore so by the 3rd race, most things should be much better.

    see you tomorrow.
     
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    You are doing a great job! I take my hat off to anyone who organizes mtb races. I think I speak for many many mtb racers when I say you deserve a Big Thank You!

    Vlad
     
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    Agreed Vlad. Omar, thanks for the follow up and openess, I can't wait to see what else you have in mind.
     
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    Keep up the great work, Omar! Apprec the course workers, too. Looking forward to the final round. Guys, keep inviting friends. Hoping this will turn out to be an annual event :)
     
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    Omar is doing an amazing job! Way to make your dreams become a reality Omar!
     
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