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2012 duffield derby!!

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louevilcyclist

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May 30, 2011
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Louisville, KY
For all those that attended the ETSU race. We are hosting a DH race at Ft. Duffield in West Point, KY (Just west of Louisville) It will be a similar style course with lots of jumps (Although slightly bigger), wall ride, some rock sections and less pedaling :) The average time will be anywhere from 1:30 to 2:00 minutes a run. It will be a combined time of 2 runs. A shuttle will be available to the top so no walking! We would love to see a good turn out as we have done a lot of work to the trails here and are trying to revive the DH scene. This course can be ridden on a hardtail and full on DH bike but like the ETSU race a 5-6 inch travel bike is probably going to be your best bet for a winning time. There are lots of other trails to ride and some pretty big DJ's on another section of trail. The race is on Saturday May 12th and there will be an XC race on Sunday the 13th. I have attached a flier with some more info. This is NOT a USAC event so it is not a qualifier unfortunately but the good news is you save money with no need for a license and no day of fee added on at registration. PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD! We have had great support by our sponsors and want to show them their investment was worth it! View attachment 110834
 
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louevilcyclist

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May 30, 2011
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Louisville, KY
They do not have an actual street address for the park. Your best bet is to get directions on google to West Point, KY. It is a one stop light town and the park is on US 31W (Dixie Hwy) at Salt River Drive. It is about 7.5 miles south of the Gene Snyder (I-265). There will be signs at the entrance. The park is on your left about a 1/2 mile down after you come through the stop light. Once you pull in just stay to the right and follow it all the way back.


I think there are some pics/vids on pinkbike. The course has lots of jumps, a wooden wall ride and a couple rock sections thrown into the mix. And there is another course that is a steep rocky trail with switch backs. We are having a jump jam afterwards. Should be a good weekend for those that can make it out.
 
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louevilcyclist

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May 30, 2011
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Louisville, KY
We are in the works for nailing down a date for the 2013 Duffield Derby. Right now was are looking at April 6th and it will be a nationals qualifier as well as the Kentucky State Championship race. We had a great turnout last year and even better reviews of the course. Hopefully that enthusiasm spreads and brings even more you out this year! It will be the same format as last year with 1 run on each course and times will be combined to determine the winner. Check out the race run video and pics from last year and stay tuned for a promo video leading up to the race as well as an official date. Red House Bikes will be on board again as a sponsor and there will be many more coming on board!
 
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louevilcyclist

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May 30, 2011
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Louisville, KY
2014 Duffield Derby is on the schedule for June 21st and 22nd. For those of you not headed out west to Gravity Nationals come have some fun in Kentucky racing Super-D and XC for the weekend! Course video for the Super-D should be available next week if the rain holds out this weekend and I will post it up here as well as the Facebook event page. $50 cash bonus for the top overall finisher on the weekend for Super-D and XC combined. https://www.facebook.com/duffieldderbymtb

 
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