Southridge 17 Annual Challenge 11/22-23

Tooker & I are in for sure. Heading up Sat. morning in the RV for a DH weekend.:bang:

 

Anyone know what the deal is for the series that included Bonelli, Mt. Sac, and lastly this one? It's not the Southridge Series it is a different one so it's not a part of the banquet (I'm vaguely remembering "Triple Crown" from somewhere :?. How does that work?

 

http://www.scvelo.com/

Triple Crown Series 2008 - The 3rd annual Triple Crown SoCal Series is going to a fall format. You must participate in all 3 races in order to qualify for the overall Triple Crown Winners Jersey and trophies for 2nd and 3rd.

2008 TRIPLE CROWN SERIES SCHEDULE
Oct 4: Incycle Cross-Country Challenge…Bonelli Park, San Dimas
Nov 2: Mt. Sac Fall Fat Tire Classic, Walnut
Nov 23: 17th Annual Southridge Challenge, Fontana

 

Maybe I am missing something, :?:, but I've searched that page and they don't have anything about the race at Fontana on there, except where they've mentioned:

"Changing things up for 2008, the SoCal Triple Crown Series has a new format. This year, the Mt. SAC Fall Fat Tire Classic has joined the Incycle Cross Country Challenge and the 17th Annual Southridge XC Challenge to form our own mini series. Combined points from all three races will determine series winners at the end of the season."

on the Mt. Sac Race and the Bonelli race descriptions.

Can anyone point me to the right direction or is that all the information we have about the Socal Triple Crown Series?

 

I couldn't find anything else. The SCVelo web site is sorely lacking. I did a google search and found the 3 dates that I posted.

 

Calling 2wheel_lee!!!

C'mon Lee, ya know ya wanna race!!!:bang:



RSVP'd Yes: 36

• belt_buckle - my plate number is 67A
• BoingBoing - in for the XC
• cbHarping - DH - plate #123P. Look out for the rider on the brakes...
• Dan White - 55+ XC
• davidB - wouldn't miss this. XC for me. Taking photos on Sunday
• denmother - Last race of the season!!! DH & XC for me. 102L Roger's is 6J
• dhjill - I'll be there Nancy!
• dhmike - 237 z
• dhshuttlemonkey - 395 p
• Dino Brown - ATTN DH RIDERS: CAN YOU *PLEASE* INCLUDE YOUR PLATE (#'s) IN YOUR RSVP! MY BROTHER WILL BE PHOTOGRAPHING THE EVENT!
• doublewide - LOOK OUT Marshall!!!
• Foesnasty - I'll be dat!!!!! 110o
• giantfro
• jeff^d - XC
• jfromlv - yep yep racing Super D and DH #6D
• J_Sims - Oh Hell yeah!!!!!!!!!!!363za
• kylieava - Racing, YES! P-Class
• luna - Me & Tooker(Took) racing DH, don't know plate #'s yet.
• Marshall Willanholly - DH - 257P
• mfoga
• MOSH1DH - Im in 159G
• mottmcfly - I'm in plate #82P...I think
• mullarks - I will be there Sat. for sure and maybe Sun.
• ohyeah89 - Might as well finish the series... XC
• pmortuary - yeah
• RC_Compton - Ill be there for sure!
• SchwinnStr8 - The DownHill Bastards will be there! Representing the "Z" class 213Z ,281Z, 380Z
• Sharky - With a few cold ones...
• socal ridur - ill take one of those sharky
• SuitedFingers - I'll be there both days. First DH race
• TKCastle - Why not!!!
• Tmac - I'm in for a little down hill action....
• TrojanInsomniac
• Vince
• volcomsteban - Racing DH duh. lol its the only bike I got ha ha
• zark - I'll be there, 429 "O"

RSVP'd Maybe: 6

• 2wheel_lee - 117 D
• BFloFoxRider. - Hopefully DH as well as XC
• goldrunner - Depends on family??
• Mudman - if the boss says okay.
• sdyeti - Hmmm....
• Upsidedown1 - Just started training again lightly after a level 2 tear to MCL. If all goes well will be there.

 

Because of traveling for work, I've been off the bike for a number of weeks, so I'm not in racing shape.

As I've mentioned before, although I like competition, racing DH doesn't do it for me that much. I think I tend to prefer a little more elbow-to-elbow contact instead of racing the clock. At the very least, I'm planning on riding out there on Saturday.

Does anyone know the direction of the course?

On another note, I just received my invite for the SRC awards. It said to bring my SRC membership card. I never received an SRC card when I joined. Was I supposed to? Do all other SRC members have membership cards?

 

That confused me last year as well, since I never got a membership card either. I think the "membership card" is just your number plate.

 

No, don't know anything about the course. I hope to walk it on Friday night after work.

As far as the membership card, they are supposed to give it to you when you join, but we never got our's this year. Don't worry about not having it. Just give them your plate #.

 

HELLO STR LADS..

Highly motivated to try this race (XC- Sport)! Would you recommend this course to someone thats never raced before OR most importantly never rode the trail? PM or Post reply..

If anyone is riding this course today let me know, I'll be intrested in joining you. (I'm in Yorba Linda for the day)

 

This is the most technical of all the 3 race courses I've ridden (the other 2 being Bonelli and Mt SAC). If you are good with rocks and descents, go for it. It promises to be fun. But at least pre-ride it. Turn by turn directions are here.

My question is: If you haven't raced before, why aren't you signing up as beginner?

I'm racing beginner and almost regretting it. I'll only get one 7 mile lap. But I raced beginner @ the other two Triple Crown races and I don't want to blow my shot at the overall awards.

 

+1 You definitely should pre-ride the course today, if possible. Donny was supposed to do some maintenance on it, but I don't know what/if anything got done. It is quite sandy and rutted in spots and there are a few sections that will catch you off guard. And if you have never raced before, I suggest beginner also!!!!

 

To bad you posted this today a few prerode it this morning.

 

Thanks for the sketching it out for me!

Reason I'm thinking about sport is really the distance (climb doesn't look to knarly). I come from a motocross background (raced 2yrs) so rocks and downhills come somewhat natural, dont get me wrong I've been sent on rodeo rides a few times. Also, paying 40$ for one lap just doesn't sound right, rather suffer and do 2. My condition is okay at moment, this will test me.

Can I night ride the trail? anyone intrested?

 

^^Also, there is a good portion of singletrack on the back of the first climb and some on the downhill. Be sure you know etiquette about passing, etc.

 

Course condition update anyone???

So, who rode the XC course this morning and was any work done to it?????

 

Which side is the track on ?, rode it Thurs and nothing was officially marked, but i did notice some green arrows on the right side

 

Those are probably the markings from the Collegiate race a few weeks back. The XC course hand orange arrows. Donny doesn't mark the courses until Friday afternoon normally.

 

If they use the same track as the last couple Southridge Challenges, it will be on the left side of the road (as you are pushing up).

 

Yes, you can night ride it, but be careful as it is easy to go OTB in some sections. I recommend not riding it in the dark until you've ridden it once during the day.

If you feel up to it, then do 2 laps!!!!!