[downhill mike]

This year we have been adding registrants as they register on our web site. If you are curious about who's racing, or how many in your class, see either DH or SD Registrants. As always the Chainless DH is very popular. www.downhillmike.com > DH or SD Registrants on the main menu.

 

[gemini2k]

Do we have to get a USAC license to race a non-pro class? If so how much is it?

 

[downhill mike]

There are 3 non pro categories at this race + the new Open DH. To race in category 1 (expert) you need a annual USA Cycling license that allows you to race in category 1. Cost is $60.00 for adults and $30.00 for under 18 and collegiate racers. 1 Day licenses are $10.00 per each day you race, comes with 1/2 the medical insurance coverage of the annual license and only allow you to race in category 2 (sport) or category 3 (beginner).

This year we added a Open Downhill category. This Open DH category is for fast racers that do not race USAC races. Please note that the Open DH category does not qualify you for the Nationals give you or offer any USAC points. Registration for this Open DH category does include your required USA Cycling 1 Day license.

 

[downhill mike]

I was just notified by Active.com about a $20.00 savings from them on any race you register for in January. Check it out here: http://www.active.com/images/newsletters/active_advantage/010912_AA/index2.html

 

[downhill mike]

News Release:
Date: 1-17-12
Location: Bootleg Canyon

Reaper Madness Registration Prices:

Now until January 31 = $85.00 minus $20.00 from Active.com = $65.00!

February 1 until February 12 = $90.00

On-Site Registration = $100.00

* All registration prices include Saturday and Sunday shuttle service.

* The 1st 100 Reaper Madness Event registrants will receive a cool
event t-shirt courtesy of Go-ride.com. (approximately 50 event
t-shirts remain as of this time)

January Sale from Active.com

Choose to register from thousands of events on Active.com and receive
$20.00 back!

All Event information including registration, videos, pictures and
event itinerary can be found at:

www.downhillmike.com

See you at the race

Downhill Mike
Sponsors include: Whiteface Mountain Bike Park, Morewood Bikes, iXS Sports Division, Novatec Wheels, Bike Fettish, HT Pedals, Black Rock Bicycles, Go-Ride.com, Gnar Gnar Tours, High Peaks Cyclery and Gizmo Performance Socks. A special thanks to our friends at All Mountain Cyclery and Boulder City Parks and Recreation.

 

[BMCarter]

WHY THE F**K DID YOU DECIDE TO HOLD THIS THE SAME WEEKEND AS A FONTANA RACE!?!?!?!

Seriously, that makes no sense. Why not hold it a week earlier, or a week later. Some of us want to chase Fontucky points, AND do other races.

 

[downhill mike]

WHY THE F**K DID YOU DECIDE TO HOLD THIS THE SAME WEEKEND AS A FONTANA RACE!?!?!?!

Seriously, that makes no sense. Why not hold it a week earlier, or a week later. Some of us want to chase Fontucky points, AND do other races.

Sorry about that Brent. Not trying upset anyone. Maybe this will help explain: The timers were not available on other dates, the permit was bought 1 year in advance and there were other races that conflicted before (Teva Winter Games) and after ( ?). And there has been a race every year at Bootleg on Presidents Day Weekend for at least a decade. We have some racers that are not happy because this race also conflicts with a Super Cross event. Avoiding any other races is getting harder and harder, or impossible.

As of today, our on-line registration is ahead of both of our (2009) Mob in Mojave and the (2011) Nevada State Champs. Categories are filling up and we expect some great competition. Especially in the Open Chainless Race. It's the most popular category so far!

 

[downhill mike]

2-7-12 Reaper Madness Update:

Reaper Madness DH & SD Online Registration Closing Date is Sunday, February 12, 2012 @ 11:59 PM PST
On-Site Registration will be available on Friday, Saturday and early Sunday morning.

Here is the Official Event Itinerary for more details and exact times.

Friday February 17, 2012:
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Registration open on site for both downhill and super d.
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Open practice on both race courses.
(Event shuttle service will be available for an additional $20.00)
4:00 pm: Super D registration closes

Saturday February 18, 2012:
9:00 am – 10:00 am: Registration open for super d.
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Registration open for downhill and chainless downhill
9:00 am – 4:00 pm: Open practice on downhill course
9:00 am – 11:00 am: Open practice on Super D course

9:30 am- USA Cycling Official Rider Meeting for Super D
11:00 am: Super D start list to be posted
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Super D course closed for maintenance.
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Super D race.

2:00pm – 4:00 pm: Super d course re-opens for all others.
4:00 pm: Registration closes for downhill and chainless downhill
4:00 pm: Super d awards.



Sunday February 19, 2012: (no day of registration for pros)

7:15am- 10:15: am: Open Practice on the downhill course.

9:00 am- USA Cycling Official Rider Meeting for Downhill

9:00 am – 10:00 am: Amateur Registration will re-open for DH & Chainless DH.
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Pro seeding run.
11:00 am: Downhill start list to be posted.

11:00 am – 12 noon: Downhill course closed for maintenance.
12:00 pm – 2:30 or 3:00 pm: Downhill race.
3:00 – 3:15 pm: Open Downhill (same course immediately after the main event).

3:15 pm – 4:00 pm: Open Chainless Downhill (same course immediately after the main event).
4:30 pm – 5:00pm: Downhill awards


See you at the race and please visit our website or call if you have any questions.
Downhill Mike
www.downhillmike.com

 

[downhill mike]

All registrants for the Downhill, Chainless Downhill, Open Downhill and the Super D can be found on www.downhillmike.com

See menu items dh or ds Registrants.

 

[downhill mike]

2-14-12 Reaper Madness Update:
On site registration hours are:

Friday February 17: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm for Downhill, Open Chainless DH,
Open DH & Super D.

Saturday February 18: 9:00 am - 10:00 am for Super D.

Saturday February 18: 9:00 am 0 4:00 pm for Downhill, Open Chainless
DH & Open DH.

Sunday February 19: 9:00 am - 10:00 am for Downhill, Open Chainless
and Open DH (amateurs only).

Weather Forecast for Bootleg Canyon (zip code 89005)

Sunny with a high of 63 for Friday, Saturday and Sunday!

Reaper Madness DH & SD Facts:

* USA Cycling State/Regional Championship Event

* First qualifier in 2012 for the Gravity Nationals

* $2,000.00 pro cash purse!

www.downhillmike.com for all of the race information

See you at the race

Downhill Mike

518-524-9805

Event sponsors include: The Whiteface Mountain Bike Park, High peaks
Cyclery, Go-Ride.com, All Mountain Cyclery, Black Rock Bicycles, Gnar
Gnar Tours, i XS Sports Division, Morewood Bikes, Novatec, HT Pedals,
Bike Fettish, One Ghost Industries, Gaerne, Gizmo, EX Drinks, Tifosi
Optics, Big O Tires, Boulder Dam Brewing, Cloud Carpet One,
Flightlinez, Port Of Subs, The Sands Motel and our newest sponsor Kali
Protectives!

 

[leprechaun]

Mitch Ropelato makes it 2 in a row. Nice job bud!

 

[downhill mike]

Full Downhill results can be found on: www.downhillmike.com

 

[downhill mike]

We would like to thank all of the Reaper Madness DH & SD racers! You guys totaled 222 racing in the Downhill races and 67 racing in the Super D race. The pro winners were Mitch Ropelato and Jacqueline Harmony.
Next race on deck for us is the Whiteface 5 K DH which will also be the 4th Pro GRT this year. The Whiteface Pro GRT will offer downhill racing on the 5 K DH course and an adult and kids dual slalom race on a brand new ds course. This Pro GRT race on 6-16/17, 2012 is part of the larger Wilmington/Whiteface Bike Fest.
Our final race for the 2012 racing season ill be the biggest of all! The US/Canadian Open at Whiteface will be a joint venture between the Whiteface Mountain Bike Park and Tuf Rack, and offer a whopping $10,000.00 cash purse!! $5,000.00 for the pros and 5,000.00 for the amateurs. Yep, $5,000.00 for the amateurs!