[VADHPROMO]

Massanutten Resort is pleased to announce and invite all riders to join us.

YEE-HA! Event page.
www.massresort.com/v.php?pg=221

We included the link to our events page located on www.massresort.com

Happy Trails,

GW

 

[Eastern States Cup]

Oh no, first Plattekill date as well..................... haha Just kidding. Go Massanutten !!!

 

[Big J]

GW, I'm looking forward to kicking off the 2012 season with the Yee-Ha.

Q: Will this be a USA Cycling qualifier?

J

 

[Bigdroptoflat]

Can't wait, I look forward to racing Mass every spring!

 

[mattmatt86]

Can't wait, I look forward to racing Mass every spring!

We camping? GF just got me a new tent for my birthday.

Edit: We aren't sharing a tent.

 

[Bigdroptoflat]

I'm only camping if we can share a tent.

 

[MCCOYBOY]

I'm also planning on attending this race. I've heard from a local guy that the course requires a good amount of pedaling and running a full downhill bike is not recommended? What's your guys opinion? I have a 2012 Giant Glory, a 2007 GF KingFisher1, and a 2011 Giant Trance X so which one should I run?

 

[DirtMcGirk]

I miss the Mass. Always a fun race, normally in a deluge with enough mud to build a brick house.

 

[ldw222]

I'm also planning on attending this race. I've heard from a local guy that the course requires a good amount of pedaling and running a full downhill bike is not recommended? What's your guys opinion? I have a 2012 Giant Glory, a 2007 GF KingFisher1, and a 2011 Giant Trance X so which one should I run?

i was thinking the same thing...i've raced it before and am going this year again. i used my sunday there last time but was thinking about using my mkiii maybe this year. just throw some heavier tires on it and give it a try. there are a couple spots where a dh bike would be best but for the most part i think a little bike would be better. maybe bring both and give them a shot?

 

[jackalope]

Do whatever moves your pants, but I for one think the course has become significantly rougher over the years (metal horns) and the advantages of riding a full-on DH bike have increased. To my thinking, the only real "advantage" a trail/AM bike would have is the dirt road section, and even that would be somewhat mitigated if you're running traditional DH rubber. I'm sure I could bounce my Spitfire through that first rock garden, but it'd be a pinball affair, even moreso than it already is for me. And the highspeed straights in the woods are full of bomb holes now, and my dentures and 'roids prefer the smooth ride of a DH bike. Plus, you've got a lift - bring your DH bike when you have lift access.

 

[profro]

If you think a DH bike isn't an advantage at Mass, then you aren't going fast enough.

 

[bizutch]

if you think a dh bike isn't an advantage at mass, then you aren't going fast enough.

this^

 

[Metal Dude]

haha nice... Yes, a DH bike is a better choice indeed.