That seems to be the common thought with everyone I've talked to. 80% of rain.forecast is calling for a gulleywasher on saturday...don't think i'm gonna make it this year
Did the CFR guys ever put any abrasive coating on any of the wood features?Clemson Freeride's Annual Downhill Race: March 5th, 2011
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Did the CFR guys ever put any abrasive coating on any of the wood features?
if it was just going to rain i'd probably still go but they're calling for some nasty storms as well. i don't want to drive 4 hours there just to turn around because a nasty storm was coming in.
you've obviously never ridden clemson in the rain 
trust me, we're pretty bummed but it's just not worth the risk of an 8 hour round trip drive (@ $3.50 gallon) for a few hours of riding wet clay. this is the first spring clemson race we've missed since '07 and i hate not going but i've got to be picky with my limited race budget.
trust me, we're pretty bummed but it's just not worth the risk of an 8 hour round trip drive (@ $3.50 gallon) for a few hours of riding wet clay. this is the first spring clemson race we've missed since '07 and i hate not going but i've got to be picky with my limited race budget.
I don't know if I am going to go either. I lost my job a few weeks ago and don't need to spend the money if I don't have to. Especially at $3.40 a gallon.
I guess it's off to Johnson City then to qualify for nationals.
I guess it's off to Johnson City then to qualify for nationals.
Hey peeps in Clemson. Any updates what do ya think about this saturday. I am driving from Kentucky and they are calling for flooding here and I know %80 showers there. Just wondering how its looking right now in yalls hood. On the fence now with going and with Manimals reply I think I may back out as well. Just trying to figure out things before I get on the road today.HMMM?
Thanks
Brandon Hopkins
Thanks
Brandon Hopkins
The one thing I can say is that the course drains well.
40 % chance all day and starting at 3pm the chance starts going up till dark (80 %). A chance of rain today too. Im going to pass, I dont like wet wood. Good luck to all who go, I hope it doesnt rain and I end up with egg on my face
I'll be there rain or not. But people keep calling me asking if the trailcrew is going to put anything on the wood sections for traction. If you guys do, post here and let me know, so I can bring ya a few more entries.
A buddy of mine drove up yesterday... and says its already raining there. My guess is its gonna be a wash out. Some of you guys don't want to drive 4 hours for for a wet race... I hear ya, we definitely aren't driving 9 hours for one either. Bummer, been looking forward to this for months.
some of the NC crew are heading down now. jimmy awad and corey willard will be there to represent!
have fun guys...wish i could make it!!
have fun guys...wish i could make it!!
Its still sunny in Spartanburg.
I really hate mud!!! Most will say I don't like to get my bike in the dirt, Ha Ha. (Not True) I want to help support this event the best way I can right now, so that means I will be dancing in the rain just like everyone else will. Look people I know I don't have to drive as far as most of you, but we all will be racing in the same conditions whether its dry or wet. This apply s to any race you go too. My thoughts are support the local races rain or shine while you still have them to race!!!!!
Lucky I am a good mud rider!!!!
Ha Ha
Cecil
Lucky I am a good mud rider!!!!
Ha HaCecil
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Gas Prices here in SC are $3.20ish; so fill up while you're down here! 
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I am the fence about going, not that I was riding anyway (shoulder still hurts from tagging a tree hard last week in Pisgah). I'd rather not pull out the wet gear for my camera. I'll see how the weather map looks in the a.m.
Local news did say 1-3 inches of rain starting late Sat, overnight and into Sun. Map showed moisture over Clemson right now as Jay13 mentioned.
Local news did say 1-3 inches of rain starting late Sat, overnight and into Sun. Map showed moisture over Clemson right now as Jay13 mentioned.
i just spoke with jimmy and he said the track is running fast right now. the rain knocked down the dust and tacked up the corners real nice. he said as long as the rain holds off for the race tomorrow it'll be stupid fast.
i wasn't able to get off of work tonight and i really don't want to start the 4 hour drive at 11pm so i don't think we're coming regardless. good luck to everyone that makes it out!!
i wasn't able to get off of work tonight and i really don't want to start the 4 hour drive at 11pm so i don't think we're coming regardless. good luck to everyone that makes it out!!
If I wasn't injured and sick with some sort of flu I'd definitely be there. Mud races are the sh1t!
Jimmy awad reporting in from my palm pre cell phone, and to let all you know. It is wetter than hurricane katrina. Mud tires are a no go due to wooden features. Recommened running grip tape on your tires for maximum traction. And once again jimmy awad reporting from clemson south carolina.
You stay classy, ridemonkey.
You stay classy, ridemonkey.
Fun in the Mud today!!!! I got mud behind my ears even with a full face helmet on. About 70+ racers still came out even in the conditions... Thanks to all the guys that worked hard to put on the race.
Cecil
Cecil
couple of photos before we split early after Garth made it apparent that SORBA wasn't welcome there.
whole set of photos Clemson DH 2011 - a set on Flickr
whole set of photos Clemson DH 2011 - a set on Flickr
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wow! really glad I stayed home. Whats up with the sorba hate?
Whoa - wish I could have gone now! That looks like crazy/scary/muddy fun. You Sorba guys startin' some trouble, eh?
Once again, great time at clemson! I wish we could do this twice a year
Want to thank all who put on the event and made it amazing, even with some serious rain.
Before I left I tried to see the times but it was a mass cluster f#$@. So I figured I would wait a day.
So times??
Want to thank all who put on the event and made it amazing, even with some serious rain.
Before I left I tried to see the times but it was a mass cluster f#$@. So I figured I would wait a day.
So times??
The weather almost caused me to pass on this race, but I am so glad I didn't. The course was still fast and a good time was had by all. Thanks again to the guys at Clemson Freeride for an awesome day despite the weather.
My two wheel drift all the way up the ramp to this point would have been awesome to catch in real time. Glad Brad got proof. I clipped a pedal on a root and slid all the way up and thought I was gonna chuck it. Man, that windbreaker adds 50lbs. 
Speaking of which, I left it on a stump at the wall ride and went back to get it and it was gone. Somebody throw it away?
Speaking of which, I left it on a stump at the wall ride and went back to get it and it was gone. Somebody throw it away?
Here are some more pictures from the race my dad took. There should be some of [almost] everybody
http://t3photos.t413.com/ClemsonRaceDay
http://t3photos.t413.com/ClemsonRaceDay
Whats up with this dude hating on SORBA?
Is Ethan rocking some Earnhardt tribute? If not, what does the 3 signify?
Is Ethan rocking some Earnhardt tribute? If not, what does the 3 signify?
I found this very eloquent excerpt on his facebook explaining it:
quehlman said:
Also heard Ethan has a third nipple...
btw
Who won?
btw
Who won?
O.....K....
Well at least its his last year's finish in the Snowshoe Series.
So its sort of legit.
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hey, anyone know where i can find pics from this past weekends race? urls please...
So did they ever post times up? I left right after awards and never heard anything.
Thanks,
Cecil
Thanks,
Cecil
Dammit screw pictures and times, I want to know about this drama with Sorba! Let's get this rumor mill churning!