Clearly you haven't been to plattekill....it would be better than anywhere in socal where they dont even have lifts.
Clearly you haven't been to plattekill....it would be better than anywhere in socal where they dont even have lifts.
World Cup races need to be at a top notch resort........Plattekill is not a resort in case you haven't noticed. Great terrain but the plywood ski lodge and the 1950's plumbing isn't going to cut it.......it would be better than anywhere in socal where they dont even have lifts.
Clearly you haven't been to plattekill....
Apparently, you are. I have been there plenty since they opened for MTBs, and will never go back. The place is a complete dump, the owner/manager is a jackass who does his best to alienate the clientele that is paying his bills.clearly you havent, considering i live an hour away and manage to get there 15times+ a year i might have a clue. but i guess im just a stupid hucking kona that doesnt know anything.
i'll agree, plattekill is not fit host a WC. but you think having a large downhill race at leguna seca with no lifts is not much better.World Cup races need to be at a top notch resort........Plattekill is not a resort in case you haven't noticed. Great terrain but the plywood ski lodge and the 1950's plumbing isn't going to cut it.......
yeah, still closed. But with ASC finally kicking the bucket, and a new owner coming at somepoint I'm hopefull... Maybe for no good reason, but they had some of the best terrain.
You've been there once in the last 8 years.Apparently, you are. I have been there plenty since they opened for MTBs, and will never go back.
Sorry, what? No, I have been there plenty more than that, I can assure you. Good to know you have my last 8 years race schedule in your pocket though!You've been there once in the last 8 years.
Gear down on all the hearsay a east coast junoir high backstabbing.....
Apparently, you are. I have been there plenty since they opened for MTBs, and will never go back. The place is a complete dump, the owner/manager is a jackass who does his best to alienate the clientele that is paying his bills.
It's also pretty clear that you have never been to a world cup, either as a spectator or a competitor and are not aware of what it needs. As crummy as the locations out west have been for NMBS races lately, they are light years ahead of the dump that is Plattekill. Not to mention the entire area around the mountain is like something out of deliverance.
You go, Tiger!do you really want to get into a ****ting match with an 18 year old or are you above that?
Plattekill kinda lacks resources to put on such an event. maybe some people who claim to ride. AKA you, got up off their computers and went and rode there, they might do a little better.
id sure love to see you try and run a successful series at your own private mountain and actually make some dough. i think your mountain would rightfully suck because the only work youd put in, is sitting here on your ass talking smack on RM.
Laguna secca holds huge events through out the year , it has the facilities and ammeneties.....Plattekill has world class terrain and nothing else, its great grass roots racing for the camper weekend warrior.i'll agree, plattekill is not fit host a WC. but you think having a large downhill race at leguna seca with no lifts is not much better..
You go, Tiger!
Lacking resources is one way of putting it.
Yeah i know Plattekill Fraser.......i've been to almost every race in the last 8 years and my crew is there nearly every weekend.....let's just drop it. We all know Lazlo can be a jerk but still people love racing there even if it doesn't meet your lofty standards. The races are cheap, and the events run like clockwork.....the guy has limited time and money and he'll tell you that, you of all people should know there aint no money in this sport....Sorry, what? No, I have been there plenty more than that, I can assure you. Good to know you have my last 8 years race schedule in your pocket though!
PS: you should know what you are talking about before you open your mouth.
Didn't say you didn't know plattekill. You don't, however, know my schedule (Clearly). Last time i was there was 2 years ago, and before that I was there plenty; at least once, probably twice a year since I raced for IronHorse and they had a dinky trailer, no downhill bikes and Orange cotton jerseys. Hell, you and I both know I have been there since before 3/4 of the kids on this board or who ride there were even riding bicycles, let alone racing downhill.Yeah i know Plattekill Fraser.......i've been to almost every race in the last 8 years and my crew is there nearly every weekend.....let's just drop it. We all know Lazlo can be a jerk but still people love racing there even if it doesn't meet your lofty standards. The races are cheap, and the events runs like clockwork.....the guy has limited time and money and he'll tell you that, you of all people should know there aint no money in this sport....
Fair enough.Didn't say you didn't know plattekill. You don't, however, know my schedule (Clearly). Last time i was there was 2 years ago, and before that I was there plenty; at least once, probably twice a year since I raced for IronHorse and they had a dinky trailer, no downhill bikes and Orange cotton jerseys. Hell, you and I both know I have been there since before 3/4 of the kids on this board or who ride there were even riding bicycles, let alone racing downhill.
Lazlo being a jerk is one thing, but defending that location for a big race and calling it a better venue than Laguna Seca...c'mon now, let's get with the program. I wouldn't even call it world class riding. I have been lucky enough to ride at world class venues around the world, and it just isn't one of them. It is fun to ride, don't get me wrong, but i wouldn't pay to race any event there larger than what they already have.
Crater... Sh!t is miss that place.yeah, still closed. But with ASC finally kicking the bucket, and a new owner coming at somepoint I'm hopefull... Maybe for no good reason, but they had some of the best terrain.
such a timely response to cantclimb's comment. how about an answer to mine? what is leguna seca 300 vertical?Didn't say you didn't know plattekill. You don't, however, know my schedule (Clearly). Last time i was there was 2 years ago, and before that I was there plenty; at least once, probably twice a year since I raced for IronHorse and they had a dinky trailer, no downhill bikes and Orange cotton jerseys. Hell, you and I both know I have been there since before 3/4 of the kids on this board or who ride there were even riding bicycles, let alone racing downhill.
Lazlo being a jerk is one thing, but defending that location for a big race and calling it a better venue than Laguna Seca...c'mon now, let's get with the program. I wouldn't even call it world class riding. I have been lucky enough to ride at world class venues around the world, and it just isn't one of them. It is fun to ride, don't get me wrong, but i wouldn't pay to race any event there larger than what they already have.
Seriously dude, go to Sea Otter, go to a few world cups, go to a few world championships. Then come back and argue that plattekill is awesome.such a timely response to cantclimb's comment. how about an answer to mine? what is leguna seca 300 vertical?
some WC xc races? they dont call it hill biking for a reason.Seriously dude, go to Sea Otter, go to a few world cups, go to a few world championships. Then come back and argue that plattekill is awesome.
not in the last 5 years atleast. it's all an illusionOh you're right, you've got me. I've never raced a bicycle in my life.
please just stop posting. really.some WC xc races? they dont call it hill biking for a reason.
and seriously dude, answer my question or i deem you as a pansy who spends ther time jacking off to their intellectual replies on this board.
lollerskates.Can I maybe just slightly try to hedge my bets on the WC being at Park ****ty?
This thread is awesome. Is it sufficiently derailed yet?this thread is going well...
noooooplease just stop posting. really.
i'm placing my vote for whistler...
plattekill is awesome as far as the terrain and race series goes. the area definaltey just doesn't have the resources for a a really big event unfortunatley its a MOUNTAIN and not a PARK. i love platty even if the facitlies are old and things aren't nice and sparkly
doood, Laz could hold the world cup at Platty on like 5 days notice. just enough time to put on a blindfold and walk down the mountain to make the course. anyone who has a problem he'll just give 'em the "shut up and ride"
....I am watching my kid put jelly all over our dog and it has me stressed out.
What's more fun than tormenting idiots?As for Fraser and the others...why do you keep biting Fraser? Let it go. Or I'm gonna report you to the moderator..I mean report you to you?
You guys arguing that Platekill sucks, been to races, how cool you are, is funny.
Go to Vars, Stellenbosch, Hindelang, Zaragoza, Leysin, etc...and tell me about those places-nevermind, I have been there
True...apparently the toilets at Platty are the worst thing that could happen.Stik:Point is, this is not F1, Nascar we are promoting here, so a 1950's lodge is not the worst thing that could happen...
I like the fact there are no kids and families around (bromont, diablo, etc.) so I can burp fart and scratch myself.