Old Slow guy 4x

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  1. xtmerf

    xtmerf New Member

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    My buddy just bought a cruiser which has renewed my interest in racing. Funds dont allow for another bike but i was thinking about trying it with my Blur LT. I used to race BMX a little (never very good) but that was 10 years ago. I am 41 now, is there a class out there for me?
     
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    mfoga Intense Whore

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    No age classes at least locally for 4x. You would be racing 19+ beginner.
     
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    Thats what i was afraid of
     
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    Don't worry, some of the top guys in that class are 40+!

    Go for it!
     
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    denmother Gone riding....

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    My husband Roger races 4x at Fontana in the Beginner class and he is 57!!!! All of the older 'sandbaggers' are in the Beginner class. The Sport class is full of younger 'sandbaggers' so he moved down a class. There were 8 riders at the last race, it is getting quite popular (most of the guys are BMX racers). ;)

    Come on out and join the fun!!!!

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    Kid A now with 40% more bacon

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    57??? 57??? WTF. maybe he misundestood. i dont believe it means you r supposed to be 4x older than everyone else;) j/k u and roger rock. :bang:

    btw i saw this on another site the other day and while skate related immediately thought of you. older but still killing it!
    (even looks like she riding the same deck??)
     

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    denmother Gone riding....

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    Livin' the dream babe!!!!

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    Can you post the link where you found the photos? Thanks!
     
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    Thanks gang. How exactly do i get there? Never been. Probably just bring the camera the first time to see what i am in for.
     
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    denmother Gone riding....

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    Cool! If you are racing Sunday, give me a plate number, i should be out trying to learn to use my other toy (D80, 70-300mm):bang:
     
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    Actually is there a race this weekend. Nothing on the SRC website but Sharky mentioned going out. Was that just for practice?:?:
     
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    Just for fun so come out to get a feel for it. I'm getting a new fork (Manitou Minute Absolute) for the 4X bike today so hopefully will have it on by then?
     
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    The next race at Fontana is Mar 21-22.
     

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