State College, PA. Who's going? I don't see myself doing the race, but I do see myself having a great time and drinking beers
Edited to add the date: Aug 20-21
Edited to add the date: Aug 20-21
Dude I'll be riding, but I ain't doin' no 23 mile race with a 13 mile climb. That does not sound conducive to quality drinking time.Nate at RIT said:Echo, why no riding there.?I'm sure you won't finish DFL (there are supposed to be something like 30,000 people there)
They got them last year, and I don't think a break in tradition is in the cards. Guess I'll have to not win.PsychO!1 said:Do the winners get tattoos like the old days when Marla and Travis won it???
That's not nearly as much fun. I've got it penciled in, but its two weeks or so before the Shenandoah 100, which is closer and less likely to take such a toll on my body. The riding will be brutal either way, but the hangover will be so much worse at SSWC.Nate at RIT said:Probably 13 miles of climbing, not all at once. PA doesn't have extended climbs. It's all about rolling hills
So I should stop turning hot laps in my go cart?riderx said:And don't take the word race too seriously...
Actually, that's where you should concentrate all of your training efforts! There's some white knuckle action and the ladies are fierce...wooglin said:So I should stop turning hot laps in my go cart?
So I take it you and your crew will be there? Do you ever see Roel anymore?riderx said:Let me say this, the course will be modeled after the East Coast SS Championship of the Universe that those boys put on the past two years. Think Punk Bike Enduro. It's been a hell of a lot of fun in the past and sure to be multiplied by a factor of 10. Don't miss it! And don't take the word race too seriously...
That's the plan. But who is Roel?BikeGeek said:So I take it you and your crew will be there? Do you ever see Roel anymore?
My bad. Roel is a MORE member that helped get me in to SS. I could have sworn I met him on a ride that you led and just assumed he was a regular on your rides. He moved about a year ago and I lost track of him.riderx said:That's the plan. But who is Roel?
Sweet. I've got my bike all lined up for it. Gotta follow up my fixie repsentin' in the Punk Bike Enduro, except I think this time I'll go with 26"s, not a 'cross bike. Actually it'll be the same frame, just different wheels and bars.riderx said:Think Punk Bike Enduro
Zeno's is a must. Considering how much some of us like trying new beers, I don't know if we'll make it out of there.Agentorangemen said:Bar tours are courtsey of me, 22 downtown...
Your mission, should you choose to accept it: get the scoop on what trails will be part of the course, then lead a Ridemonkey pre-ride in June or July.Agentorangemen said:Student, but I'm staying for my PhD. so I will basically be a townie by the end of that.
This was an idea I had. Does anyone here on the board know who I could contact to find out which trails will be part of the race? As soon as I get away from my damn Undergraduate Thesis I'm going to go around to the local bike shops and see if they have any information, or even know about, the race. I have seen a few SS'ers around campus, but never had the time to try and talk to them about the race. If I do find out the course, I'm planning on hiking it, mapping it, and taking some pictures along the way, and then posting what I found on my PSU webpage. I'll keep the board informed of my progress.BikeGeek said:Your mission, should you choose to accept it: get the scoop on what trails will be part of the course, then lead a Ridemonkey pre-ride in June or July.
I think they're keeping wraps on the exact course, but I know the guys at Nittany Wheelworks are involved and might be willing to give you hints. I saw a thread in the Dirt Rag forums about the race. One of the guys involved in planning the course would only offer up a map of Rothrock.Agentorangemen said:This was an idea I had. Does anyone here on the board know who I could contact to find out which trails will be part of the race? As soon as I get away from my damn Undergraduate Thesis I'm going to go around to the local bike shops and see if they have any information, or even know about, the race. I have seen a few SS'ers around campus, but never had the time to try and talk to them about the race. If I do find out the course, I'm planning on hiking it, mapping it, and taking some pictures along the way, and then posting what I found on my PSU webpage. I'll keep the board informed of my progress.
Sweet. That climb up Longberger is gonna be fun. At least it flattens out a bit before you hit the rock gardens near Bear Meadow. I'll drop you a note when I can get up that way again...probably May or June.Agentorangemen said:THEY POSTED THE MAP!!! I am excited. I hope to get out there the weekend after Easter (UG Thesis is due 05/01/05). I haven't checked out the rest of the site, so I am going there now, just wanted to let you guys know!
Echo said:Damn!
Maybe they just figure it's two totally different crowds?