[Mike.rider]

any body wana show me and a few others around the trails at beacon this weekend, im open friday through sunday but saterday most likly. ive riden beacon once befor but dont really remeber all the trails, loking for mainly DH FR stuff. so monkey up and show the goods.

 

[Kntr]

Lots of snow and rain for the weekend.

 

[Mike.rider]

thats what i was worried about but it says aterdays gona be ok, so ill have to wait and see.

 

[Mike.rider]

well, the beacon trip was a awsome, no rain and it was sunny the dirt was tacky and no crashes at all, i got to meet arboc and his new dirtbag and the big gap double at the bottem of the hill is supper fun, for those that dident ride you really missed a good time.

 

[Kntr]

How is the weather at Beacon? How are the trails?

 

[arboc!]

i went up today, its a bit wet, but no standing water on the trail. the weather has been rather bipolar lately, but things are looking good for the weekend.

 

[bent^biker]

well, the beacon trip was a awsome, no rain and it was sunny the dirt was tacky and no crashes at all, i got to meet arboc and his new dirtbag and the big gap double at the bottem of the hill is supper fun, for those that dident ride you really missed a good time.

 

[ktown.freeride]

hey arboc, when is the beacon dh race next year? or has it not even been planned?

 

[arboc!]

i dont think a date has been set. it is likely to be put on by the boys at butler, which is a shame, because the wheelsport crew is gonna clean house. so i would say call them (509) 328-7475

 

[Eren]

^^ fluidride took pro class last year.

 

[MinorThreat]

As far as I'm concerned, there will be a second annual Beacon Blowout. Of course I have not talked with Eric yet, but sometime after the first of the year there will be a 'meeting of the minds' with Tim, Eric, Gino and myself I'm sure.

I would like to see it expanded to at least two (maybe three?) dates this year. We need a season-ender in the Fall to wrap things up on a good note. I'm thinking of an around-Halloween event complete with prizes for costume. Angel Fire (NM) does something like that every year and it sounds like a blast.

I'm going to work on Tim too to resurrect the St. Valentine's Day Mtn Bike Massacre snow race at 49 Deg. North. Stay tuned . . . .

 

[Eren]

^^ dude 2-3 beacon races would be killer, have it be series? or. . , series finale as state championships? but not if its in fall. . .

 

[ktown.freeride]

yeah a series would definately be awesome.

 

[MinorThreat]

^^ dude 2-3 beacon races would be killer, have it be series? or. . , series finale as state championships? but not if its in fall. . .

Agreed - - State Championship should not be in the Fall after the National Championships. Finale I have in mind would be more of a fun thing; one last hurrah before the hill gets socked in with snow and gunk.

For a true series, it would be cool to pool existing races into some sort of NW Cup: A Beacon race, one of Petr's at Mt Hood, a Wild Rockies one that swings far enough west and maybe a Silver Mtn. one too. Pts from each culminating in a finale back in Spokane?

 

[ChelanDHer]

A PNW series would be excellent. While the WIM series satisfied the "series" aspect, the courses left a little to be desired. Nonetheless, I'd support a good series with even better courses.

 

[Eren]

For a true series, it would be cool to pool existing races into some sort of NW Cup: A Beacon race, one of Petr's at Mt Hood, a Wild Rockies one that swings far enough west and maybe a Silver Mtn. one too. Pts from each culminating in a finale back in Spokane?

Word!!!

 

[bent^biker]

I'd be in for helping any way I can, a PNW series would be off the hook

 

[ChelanDHer]

^^I agree, I'd totally help out in any way to help organize, etc. to get a series going.

 

[Kntr]

Any snow on Beacon?

 

[arboc!]

no, i went today, it was rather nice

 

[HenryTheHammer]

Any snow on Beacon?

About 3 inches now. Was really good riding on Friday.

 

[Kntr]

update on trail conditions?

 

[arboc!]

drying out, really nice days lately. im going again tommorrow. cold

 

[Kntr]

How are the trails? We are headed to Beacon in a week or two.

 

[ftlrider]

I went this Thursday and there's still snow. We need some rain to get rid of all the snow. Its supposed to be warmer two weeks from now.

 

[Kntr]

Keep me posted

 

[sad panda]

Trail conditions? I'm thinking of going tomorrow.

 

[arboc!]

no more snow, its really muddy, but with a bit of sunshine, tommorrow is gonna be sick.

 

[Kntr]

Im waiting on a thumbs up. Then we will plan a trip.

 

[arboc!]

i played in the mud on sunday. zipper was sick, and very very wet.

 

[hungryleprican]

I'd like to plan a weekend trip in march. Is the snow completely gone by then?

 

[ftlrider]

Yeah, there should be no snow in March.... unless this global warming gives us global cooling.

 

[thom9719]

i played in the mud on sunday. zipper was sick, and very very wet.

it was so fun ryan, wish ya didn't have to work. we were SOAKED after 1 run. It felt so good to be on a bike. I wish it would have been dry. I relly wanted to jump the Gmal

Kyle,

 

[HenryTheHammer]

Zipper was going off on Sunday, that was good work fellas.

The snow is all gone for now.

The rest of beacon is a little saucey right now, going to take a few days of sun to firm things back up. Ill be out there this weekend again.

Oh, and if you guys need any help with trailwork drop me a PM and Ill come lend a hand.

 

[sad panda]

How's it looking up there this weekend?

 

[arboc!]

wet, but no snow

 

[sad panda]

wet, but no snow

Sweet, I will probably be heading up tomorrow morning.

 

[Kntr]

Soon, real soon.

Let us know how the trails are over the weekend.

 

[ftlrider]

Trails are in great shape. Mostly dry.