It's that time of year again, get your race season started early at Clemson Freeride's 6th annual Spring DH Race! Last year's turnout was huge and this year we hope to have even more riders. The race is open to absolutely anyone, no license required. Due to the shear number of expected entries, we are NOT allowing any late riders to register - BE ON TIME!!!
Cost: $25. CASH OR CHECK ONLY.
Classes: Expert - Sport - Beginner - Youth - Women
Registration: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Rider Meeting: 12:30pm
Racing Begins: 1:00pm
Directions from I-85:
1. Take exit 19B off of I-85 and head towards Clemson.
2. Follow this road until its end at a red light and take a LEFT Hwy 123(there will be an Ace Hardware across the road)
3. After crossing over the lake you take a RIGHT at the second red light on Old Seneca/Clemson Hwy.
4. Take a RIGHT onto Lawrence Bridge Road. (it will be across from a concrete company)
5. After you cross over the lake again the main gate to the forest will be about 1/4 mile on the right. (Gate Closed during Winter Months) will be open for race event.
More Info: www.clemsonfreeride.com
For questions or to volunteer email: ride@clemson.edu
Here's a helmet cam video of the track, courtesy of Nick Gragtmans:
A few notes:
- Due to day light issues and time constraints considering last years turnout of 165 racer entries, we're only planning on offering one timed one per racer this year.
- We'll have electronic timing this year for quick results and awards.
- I believe we say this every year, but the recent modifications to the trail have made this the best race course we've offered.
- All jumps with gaps will have go-arounds.
- Teams are welcome to setup their tents in the finish area as they did last year, but please leave some space for the timing officials.
- Bring your own food and water. The race is in the middle of a forest, thus neither will be provided.
- DO NOT PUSH YOUR BIKE BACK UP THE TRAIL. USE THE FIRE ROAD DURING PRACTICE FOR ALL UPHILL TRAFFIC.
- PROPERLY DISPOSE OF YOUR TRASH AND ANY OTHER TRASH THAT YOU SEE. Our privilege to build and host races in Clemson's forest hinges on our ability to keep the forest litter free. The forest is littered with trash after every race for some reason. Please make an effort to change that.
- The same goes with alcohol. I know its lame, but make a serious effort to refrain from bringing alcohol into the forest. The university forestry department is serious about this. THEY WILL revoke our rights to build and host races if they find the remnants of alcohol bottles littering the area after the race.
We look forward to seeing everyone there.
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Hope you get a ride in, I only get one or two a week these days cause of family so I know what its like to jones for trails, trust me.
I know its supposed to be rain or shine, but if its a washout will there be a cancellation/rain date?