I missed my college graduation (because of the military)....one of the biggest regrets of my life.
It's 1000X more important than a DH race....
Massanutten
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It's 1000X more important than a DH race....
i don't know..most recent update i'm seeing has dropped the rain chance down to 30% instead of 60%. i'm doing my anti-rain dance in my underwear right now!
Me to. Never raced a Yee-Ha that has not been wet. Lets hope and pray it stays dry!
If anyone has a ti 450 coil that will fit a dhx 5 let me know I will buy it on the spot.
Thanks
Thanks
Yeah, I really want to race this weekend but i really don't want to race in the rain again. At least 2/3rds of the races I attended last year were wet or actively raining, and I'm just not gonna do that again.
So adam, does this mean you're actually racing downhill this year?
So adam, does this mean you're actually racing downhill this year?
Yep im racing as many races as possible, trying to do every gravity east race and as many snowshoe races as i can hit. Finally got a proper DH bike, no more racing DH on a 5" slalom bike : )
What is a preferred tire for that course? What is the dirt like?
i saw a lot DHF/DHR combos out there last year. mud tires really didn't seem to make much of a difference last year because it was a very soupy mud, not peanut buttery. anyway, the course is loamy dirt, gravel, and lots of rocks if that helps your tire choice.
i'm running dhf/old high roller for friday and dhf/dhr for saturday.
i'm running dhf/old high roller for friday and dhf/dhr for saturday.
Registration is closed online????
If wet... Two DHF's
If dry... High Rollers due to the flat upper section and ending.
Yeah, gotta register on Friday. 5 bucks extra. Got me too...
Come on Clay...just imagine its a world cup course. Its another oppurtunity to make your armor gnar.
are you serious?
is it friday yet? so excited to ride.
Actually one of you guys might know. I don't know what 66 looks like in the mornings traffic wise. Last year I dont remember it being busy but I want to either leave thursday night late or Friday morning hella early. When's the traffic start getting gnar Friday morning?
You should be allright going West on 66 during morning rush hour. 66West Bound gets bad during evening rush hour. I'm heading out of NOVA and plan and leaving maybe 8ish or 9AM Fri morning?
As for closed registration sorry I actually DID register, just was curious to see how many ppls were in my category (Cat=OLD+SLOW) :biggrin:
So forecast now looks like scattered storms... How bad is it out there when wet? and how do the lifts hold up to lightning?
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It's clay and a few other styles of soil so it holds up well. As for the lift holding up to lightning???? Kind of a stupid question. The lifts shut down if lightning is spotted, just like any other mountain.
The lifts hold up great, it is the people on them who don't fare so well.
it's great as long as you consider "great" to be snot slick rocks up top and long lines waiting to hose your rig off at the bottom
but scattered storms sound much better than last years monsoon.
I was trying to be funny. I've raced Mass before, hardtail cat mind you sir. And it drizzled that year
Was not quite WET tho.
Massanutten sucks almost as hard as Transcend......
Actually, cant really say that since he likes to fvck his little brother....
Yeah, I guess for you east coast fagots, Massanutten would rock....
OMG, pinkbike really IS better....
FVCK YOU FRAISER.....YOU AND YOU ****TY RAG.....
Actually, cant really say that since he likes to fvck his little brother....
Yeah, I guess for you east coast fagots, Massanutten would rock....
OMG, pinkbike really IS better....
FVCK YOU FRAISER.....YOU AND YOU ****TY RAG.....
Your A Fag...
Thanks for the tire info guys. I am packing my minions from the weather report.
Cut minions ftw.
Sir Manimal felt the full experience of the wet last year:
Also, does anybody need a ride from the Raleigh/Ch area?
Also, does anybody need a ride from the Raleigh/Ch area?
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Fvck that - one destroyed shoulder is enough. That course has too many slick rocks for my sub-par biking skillz.
haha...and i'll probably be wearing that same antiquated body armor this time too. i think i bought that rock garden jacket used in '06 so who knows how old that thing is...smells good too 
edit: i will have several used DH tires for spares in case anyone has a complete blowout. if you or anyone you know needs a tire to get through the race come find me at the beat up green subaru wagon or ask around for "tubby" and i'll hook you up.
edit: i will have several used DH tires for spares in case anyone has a complete blowout. if you or anyone you know needs a tire to get through the race come find me at the beat up green subaru wagon or ask around for "tubby" and i'll hook you up.
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Hey look, I actually made a picture where I am not up in the air. Amazing.
heading out from nova around 9am tomorrow, see y'all on the hill!
dern..rain chance back up to 60/50%. oh well, unless there's a constant downpour it can't be as nasty as last year.
as long as it doesnt rain like it did last night ill be happy. Wet is ok lightning is not.
Have fun everyone, I expect a full report and pictures on Monday!
See all of you out there....and you should definately see me as well, my bike is bright, you will know it when you see it, stop by and say hello. See you guys in twelve hours!!!!
fraid so. aside from the pain and suffering of racing in the rain, my biking budget is severely limited this year as I've been funemployed since february. I've gotta pick my trips a little more carefully. gonna feel pretty lame for bugging out if the weather holds overnight though.
291 practice pictures are up here - http://sicklines.smugmug.com/gallery/8148874_uu2MF#531745181_w6YJp
Dudes racing Yee Haw: Give em hell! Good luck John P.