2011 GES schedule
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Really dude? There have been 390752837 threads on it already. They will post it when its all finalized.
DHD Quote from the other thread looking for the GES Schedule
GES Schedule should be out by the end of the Month same as last season, we still have some venue dates to sort out and finalize some sponsors, FYI very Similar Schedule, so travel will not be much different with only a couple of new locations, none of which is yet set in stone just yet. And I hope we do not see 4.00 a gallon..........arrgh
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after following the GES since 2007, I sure hope there will be a GES series in 2011.
GES Schedule should be out by the end of the Month same as last season, we still have some venue dates to sort out and finalize some sponsors, FYI very Similar Schedule, so travel will not be much different with only a couple of new locations, none of which is yet set in stone just yet. And I hope we do not see 4.00 a gallon..........arrgh
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http://www.gravityeastseries.com
after following the GES since 2007, I sure hope there will be a GES series in 2011.
It would be nice to know if there is a tentative schedule for 2011 GES.
I thought GES was a series by riders for riders, give the riders what they want...a schedule or at least hope that there will be one.
I thought GES was a series by riders for riders, give the riders what they want...a schedule or at least hope that there will be one.
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Are you really this dumb? You just posted the response that it will be out by the end of the month and then you bitch that there is no info at all?
Have you ever set up a series, let alone an entire race schedule?
That was from Last month .... it is now February.... I just figured that since people are asking and the promoter was on the site he would respond in some way.
But to answer your question yes I'm pretty dumb.
But to answer your question yes I'm pretty dumb.
spleen??
avocado.
living up to your title i see
or are you still upset that you're gonna miss all the fun this summer?
Excellent question!
Hi Mike !
I think he missed last summer as well. He does have a road bike still I believe so that explains a lot.living up to your title i see
or are you still upset that you're gonna miss all the fun this summer?
Send me one of those bikes to "review" and I will have more than a road bike this year.I think he missed last summer as well. He does have a road bike still I believe so that explains a lot.
Don't be jealous of me looking amazing in my lycra upholding Colorado's 3 foot rule.
I will miss the GES though. I might make it for a few this summer though, got nothing else to do but photo work.
Back on topic.
How about that schedule eh???
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Yes, that makes perfect sense ....riders inquire because they want to race a series and plan their summer. Remember guys don't show interest in the GES because if you bug the promoter he might get mad and cancel it ... dang you guys who want to pay to race your bikes always causing trouble.
The GES is a multiple state race series. So that makes it much tougher to schedule then other races/series. If you havent been part of setting up a series then you have no clue as to what is involved.....legal, financial, liability, and so on. Usually these are different at each and every mountain.
Patience my brother....
Guys, it's really not as easy as you all may think to put together a multi- mountain series. Believe me I am learning that. Give the promoter a bit of slack.
That said, The Eastern States Cup will be growing in 2011 and I think you'll like the venues. At least those of you in the Northeast.
Also, I know for a fact that Sicklines PAYS for a ton of products that they test. Unlike other website that review they are not swayed by free product. Sorry J but I had to say something.
That said, The Eastern States Cup will be growing in 2011 and I think you'll like the venues. At least those of you in the Northeast.
Also, I know for a fact that Sicklines PAYS for a ton of products that they test. Unlike other website that review they are not swayed by free product. Sorry J but I had to say something.
Damn, forgot my quotes around free as well. I know for an absolute fact that Sicklines is not swayed by any free product that they may receive, even though I know that they don't.
I need to get back out East to ride a few of the Eastern states series races.
The only thing slower then this schsdule is Dans riding!
just kidding Dan i love you hope all is going well call me if you want some FTW swag or bikes for this year.
just kidding Dan i love you hope all is going well call me if you want some FTW swag or bikes for this year.
Do we really need any other schedules if we have the Platty schedule?
In a word or two: quite possibly!
Ok I understand and I'll be patient.....and hopefully we will have info this month.
I understand that this is all true and I like the job that the Gravity East promoters do AT THE RACE. But, it is only hurting their turnout if they release their schedule in spring! Many people have to plan their vacations in January!
If promoters are dedicated and it is so much to put together they should work a year in advance!
haha you have NO understanding of the venues. Most (esp the ones that do not have a gravity program) care about skiing and making money. Gravity racing is just an event to fill the schedule. Dealing with multiple venues, catering to their schedules and trying to figure out what each individual mountain wants or needs is pretty complex to say the least. The Eastern States Cup schedule is almost all done but venues are still adjusting their schedules. I had one venue ask to change their date yesterday to the same dates as the Windham WC.
Plattekill, Mount Snow, Highland and Vertical Earth (and some others) are the exceptions to this and truely care about the sport. They are open for dh every weekend and host multiple races.
The GES promoter surely wants to get the schedule as quickly as I do for the ESC. I am sure we are both doing our best to do just that.
Call me crazy, but wouldnt it (or couldnt it) save alot of time, if they ran the same races, and only had to swap venues for the ones that "ditch" I may be completely wrong on this, but it seems most of the races are held the same weekend in the month. (ex, USO is always memorial weekend) Couldnt they just take last years schedule, cross off the X mountains that bailed/got cut, and inserted the newcomers?
I am sure its a little harder than that, but i am under the impression most of the races dont change all that much from year to year.... ???
I am sure its a little harder than that, but i am under the impression most of the races dont change all that much from year to year.... ???
Other events make MUCH more money for the venues tha DH racing. The venues will get those locked in first. Ever hear of Tough Mudder? The first day is already sold out for Mount Snow this summer. How about Warrior Dash at Windham last summer? Sold out both days. Figure 7,000 - 10,000 entries ( yes that is correct) times $100-$180 per entry vs. 100-200 Dh riders times 65 bucks. That is just one example. Realize we are lucky to have our events.
It's about damn time. Go back to pinkbike!
For your post prior to this, I give you the P.C. post of the fricking year!
Rufus, do you not understand that your tone in every single post is more Pinkbike....than Pinkbike?
Defintely a lot involved with scheduling around other events. Just look what happened last season at Sugarbush. They held the lift line so the wedding guests could go up and then we had to wait on waiters with pre-filled champagne glasses to summit for the wedding reception.
We must have stood in line with no movement for an hour. I certainly don't want to deal with that again. What a joke!!!!
I certainly want them to take time planning to avoid another catastophe like that!!