Redbull Night Shift at Clemson Nov. 13
- Thread starter hardtailpride
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From windrock to clemson
Alright this downhill thing is looking up??
Pardon me but I believe it is 'freeride downhill'
This.
Is this just for the collegiate teams? If not where is entry info at?
Sweetness! I'll be there.
What he said. I went to the the website and i dont see any info on the event and want to know if its intended for collegiate only like the windrock race was although us old guys got to race anyway at the last minute.
I don't think anyone is actively updating that site. One of the locals I met there a few weeks back said the best source of info is facebook, but I didnt see that get updated either. The collegiate race was the weekend of Sept 25 and I only heard about by word of mouth.... I never saw anything posted anywhere.
Careful what you wish for, right? But I'd consider taking over and updating there site.... I'd have to first understand the specifics and how it all ties together (related to the property, events, etc). Anyone know?
Careful what you wish for, right? But I'd consider taking over and updating there site.... I'd have to first understand the specifics and how it all ties together (related to the property, events, etc). Anyone know?
I hope this one doesn't fall through like Beech Mtn.
Got this quote from another site:Basic race format:
-Ride during the day and prove yourself worthy
-Top 24 riders (hand picked) from the day get to race at night with not much more than head lamps. Major stunts will be lit.
-Ride during the day and prove yourself worthy
-Top 24 riders (hand picked) from the day get to race at night with not much more than head lamps. Major stunts will be lit.
excuse me...i have to take a sh!t.
I know but remember that redbull usually moves events around every year except for the rampage type so just be stoked they are still doing stuff in the south
Just being my pessimistic self. I'm still goin to try and make it to show my support.I know but remember that redbull usually moves events around every year except for the rampage type so just be stoked they are still doing stuff in the south
No boubt.. i'll be there to show my support as well. Even if i can't DH at the moment, i'm sure it will be one hell of a party.....well as long as the old fat redneck guy does'nt show up at the after-party campsite again. Boy was he madJust being my pessimistic self. I'm still goin to try and make it to show my support.
i'm confused. will there be a daytime race to decide the night-dh racers? need to take the day off of work...would be nice to have more info...
The Night Shift lacked a lot of pre-race details last year as well, but it turned out to be a very very well run event. Shaums March was supposed to pick who would be racing at night, but he decided to let all of us race, if we chose to. Unless there are different people involved this year, I'm sure it will be another great event and they will be sure to take care of anyone that shows up.
from the RedBull site
Clemson Freeride Downhill Trails hosts a mountain bike competition under the moonlight, putting the competitors' skills to the ultimate test.
On a normal race day, downhill mountain biking will beat down the body and bike as they speed through rock gardens and soar on 20’ jumps. It will also break a racer down mentally as they battle not only the clock, but the other competitors. Now, imagine facing of that without a keen sense of sight.
Red Bull Night Shift will challenge athletes to ride with only headlamps and the ambient light of the moon and stars above. One must rely on their body and mind to be completely in tune with their surroundings and know what to expect on this unpredictable terrain. Once the sun goes down on November 13, the area’s best riders will take to the Clemson Freeride Downhill Trail for a one-of-a-kind race to the finish line.
WHO:
Red Bull Night Shift will consist of the best 24 collegiate downhill mountain bikers in the region – all of whom will be hand selected to compete by professional downhill rider, Shaums March. All contending riders will need to qualify for the night competition earlier that day to determine if they’re ready to take on the course with only their head lamp to guide them.
WHEN:
Saturday, November 13
4:00 pm-6:00 pm Qualifying Rounds
Competition begins at sundown (approximately 8:00 pm)
Open ride sessions for anyone -- from 10 am leading up to the qualifying rounds at 4 pm
WHERE:
Clemson Freeride Downhill Course
Old Seneca Road, Clemson, SC
www.clemsonfreeride.com/directions
why only collegiate riders? seems to me that including that stipulation does nothing but promote the "elitist" mentality that keeps some people from attending such events
yup...guess i won't be going. no point in driving 4 hours to watch someone race
Pretty sure this has been Red Bull's M.O. in DH from day 1. Make it odd, inaccessable, remote, film it. Then edit, add sound...go viral with the video. 
So "all of us" is collegiate only?
I'll go to watch, it's only a 45 min drive for me. Plus my wife has never been to any DH race (even though I wouldn't classify CFR as DH... not knocking it, I like the place).
the problem is that there is no guarantee to race....if shaums "decides" to let us race cool..but what if he doesn't? i'll just come down to ride for a day some other time and save some $$. i was hoping to test out my new lights on a fast track before the icycle...oh well.
Last year mid day Shaums decided to let anyone do a timed race run who wanted to do it but outside of the collegiate race.
Unless a milion people show up i'd think he would do that again
Unless a milion people show up i'd think he would do that again
little too much uncertainty for me to justify a 10 hr drive..... bummer, because that wall ride looks like fun.
You could use it as an excuse to ride FATS on your way up or back.
true, and i have been feelin the itch for some brown wave.... just don't like the idea of sharing the trails with south crackalackin hunters.
Dat it tis!
Is it still for collegiate racers. cause i would love to race at Clemson
no jimmy..redbull just decided to change the flyer and not tell anyone..well, actually, it's for collegiate only AND jimmy
My choice has been made for me as well. Won't drive that far for a "maybe". Unless I'm not understanding, does "collegiate only" mean practice as well as the race? Or can anyone ride until the race? Was only coming to ride a little in the morning/afternoon and watch/drink/get loud at night.
Anyone can ride all day up untill the race from what Clay at Red Bull told me. It will stay as a Collegiate race only for the event.
Come out and have some fun on the jumps!!!!
Cecil
You bringing the good luck panties for the winner?
Can someone define the specifics of "collegiate racer"?
Bringing them? Hell no! Since I won those babies I've won on 2 lotto tickets (each for another scratch off) and talked myself out a seat belt ticket. Thems hangin from my rear view mirror from now till d-day.
A few of us went out to see what was new to the Clemson DH course. Have to say the boys have been hard at work out there. The new wall ride is solid!!! Also the new gap line after the Wall ride. A few shots.
The new Gap take off: Its about 20ft:
Yes, the new Wall is BIG!!!! Yes Joe is Back!!!!!! Good to ride with you again Bro!!!!:
Jay (Waterdogs) hitting the Wall:
Me hitting the big table top jump:
Had a great time!!!!
Cecil
The new Gap take off: Its about 20ft:
Yes, the new Wall is BIG!!!! Yes Joe is Back!!!!!! Good to ride with you again Bro!!!!:
Jay (Waterdogs) hitting the Wall:
Me hitting the big table top jump:
Had a great time!!!!
Cecil
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Looks like a blast..... Someone definently post some pics of this ....