[waterdogs]

Not to take anything away from the "few questions" thread, but I figured I would start this one up for any information that needs to be shared about the event, during the event, and post the event including a common place for people to post links to images, etc.

I can't wait! The Dirt Passion crew will be there covering all aspects of the event. So have at it! Got something interesting to share.... post away!

BTW, the PR that Talia and I put together just made the news reel at Pinkbike. Hopefully this is the start to getting the event and the SE the coverage that is long over due.

http://www.pinkbike.com/

Thanks all!

Jay

 

[milohead]

good stuff man

 

[Metal Dude]

NOice!

 

[DaveBethea]

That's cool!! Nice work...

 

[zakkpw]

This sums up my thoughts of nats, hopefully everyone else’s as well!

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZVgrsMWcUQ

 

[waterdogs]

You all might have seen this on Facebook, but just in case you missed it, Ryan and Brandon fighting for an Emmy Award for best television interview. Note that Jay Guidry and PJ Noto are the other two riders.

http://www.wsoctv.com/videos/news/beech-hosts-mountain-bike-gravity-nationals/vchc6/

 

[Mwehahaha]

After less than a week of work the tracks are looking good! And some big surprises in the works for slalom...

A new feature on the DH course, just before the finish line.

 

[motomike]

 

[DaveBethea]

Looking good!!! The one week count down is on...

 

[milohead]

Chainsaw is oiled and extra loud

 

[0110-M-P]

Slalom course looks prime...wish my bike wasn't single speed right now.

 

[waterdogs]

Awesome! Seeing pics isn't making the week go any faster.... come on Wed eve, hurry up already.

I talked to the One Ghost Industries Racing guys on Monday... they are driving from Oregon for the race. Hopefully more West Coasters will be doing the same.

 

[fortenndu]

Sounds like Yeti will be a no show again.

 

[waterdogs]

Really? Even with Rude and Jackson? That's a surprise. I thought they were there last year?

 

[bizutch]

Guess our brothers at SEI Racing will just have to rep for them in the gentlemen's categories.

 

[waterdogs]

Jeremy said that his first race is SS#2. MattG as of last Sat at TR's pump track said he wasn't racing. David I was told was doing his own deal... not sure about the rest of the crew.

I am pretty sure Voncooper will be there from the NorthEast, but Phil is still on the injured list. Gavin, Dylan, Tim, Willem I think are good to go.

 

[fortenndu]

USAC would make Richie race jr x so he's not coming but Eliot is registered.

 

[bmbass]

Anyone want to share some advice on tire choice?

 

[kiponga]

So regarding practice for dual slalom will there be anytime for a few practice runs on the day of qualifying before your actual qualifying run. I can't get Thursday off work and was only planning on racing the slalom. So is Thursday the only day to get a couple non timed runs in? Also on a completely different note if I came up just to watch on Sunday would the slalom be open just to ride on a couple times?

 

[waterdogs]

Dont know about Thursday, but I assume you've seen the schedule on the USAC site. Also last year, immediately after the Pro DS awards Sat eve, Herndon and company pulled down the tape and the kids (younger) and a few others were playing on it.

 

[FCLinder]

I am trying to come up Friday for the day to watch and meet with a few people. I am still nursing my injures from the last Beech Race so I will not be racing. I wish everyone that is coming to the race a great time! Sucks I will miss the last National in the South East for a long time coming.

Cecil

 

[rocklobster]

Usa..usa...usa..usa..usa..usa..usa...**** yeah!

 

[sstalder5]

Will be roaming the mountain for some heckling fun saturday and sunday. Still in search of a costume.

 

[3MORESTITCHES]

Anyone know if Beech is opening the upper parking lot for camping this year?

 

[0110-M-P]

Can someone point me to the verbage in the rules about slalom bike setup and whether or not single speed is legal? I keep hearing that it is and isn't legal from different people, but haven't seen the actual rule.

 

[rocklobster]

legal, i raced singlespeed last year.

 

[bmbass]

Any locals care to comment on what conditions have been like over the last week or so?

 

[Sugar_brad]

Afternoon T- storms. Hit and miss, sometimes raining heavy in Banner Elk and clear on Beech. Sometimes the other way around...

 

[motomike]

Hasn't rained yet today, just a bit cloudy at times.

 

[d.tate]

Can someone point me to the verbage in the rules about slalom bike setup and whether or not single speed is legal? I keep hearing that it is and isn't legal from different people, but haven't seen the actual rule.

Definately legal. If I'm not mistaken Ropelato won the elite class with a single speed.

 

[j_r]

Can someone point me to the verbage in the rules about slalom bike setup and whether or not single speed is legal? I keep hearing that it is and isn't legal from different people, but haven't seen the actual rule.

From 2012 rulebook Chapter 1 here:

http://www.usacycling.org/forms/USAC_rulebook-1.pdf

1M3. Bicycle Types
(a) For track races, ......
(b) For road, cyclo-cross and MTB races, only a bicycle
with a freewheel and one working brake on each wheel shall
be used, except as allowed elsewhere in these rules.

- Reid

 

[waterdogs]

Heading up this evening. Stoked!

Just a reminder, the Dirt Passion crew will be shooting video all weekend. Should take about 3 to 5 weeks to roll it all together. We'll let everybody know when it's released. Put on your best Zoot Suit and throw us some style.

http://www.vitalmtb.com/community/Dirt-Passion,16620/blog/06/26/2012/entry/327

 

[bizutch]

Here's teh Beech Mtn forecast. Rain. No. Sun. No. Fog. Wait...mist. Forget that. Howling wind. Nope. Boiling hot sauna. Wait...is that hail? More sun. Dusty and dry. Downpour. Drizzle. Drizzle. Hazy.

 

[MTB_Rob_NC]

I will be there tomorrow around noon for practice

 

[FCLinder]

I will be there tomorrow around noon for practice

Have fun Bro!

Cecil

 

[rocklobster]

So zoot suit means skin suit right. Ten four