Did that once. Good times!Yes! I'm racing hardtail this year.
Geez, when did East coast DHers get so jaded?Meh. When you look objectively at Massanutten the event was imho lame. Slow lift, doesnt drop you off close to the start, course is blown out and boring, no other trails to freeride. The only thing going was the early dates.
Im indifferent to the cancellation.
George Willetts sent me a message a while back mentioning he isn't involved in the MTB program any longer. Until it's proven otherwise, I can only imagine the above is the result of them not giving a crap now that he's not over it. I'm sure George will chime in to correct me if I'm wrong.Massanutten's 2013 YEE-HA! downhill bike race has been cancelled. March snow storms have left the slopes covered in snow later than usual. We have decided against re-scheduling the race to a later date due to a busy resort schedule and existing race dates at other venues. Sorry for any inconvenience and we hope you will come race here in the future.
BAM.....George Willetts sent me a message a while back mentioning he isn't involved in the MTB program any longer. Until it's proven otherwise, I can only imagine the above is the result of them not giving a crap now that he's not over it. I'm sure George will chime in to correct me if I'm wrong.
Just finished chattin with george via facebook. I by NO MEANS want to put words in his mouth.George Willetts sent me a message a while back mentioning he isn't involved in the MTB program any longer. Until it's proven otherwise, I can only imagine the above is the result of them not giving a crap now that he's not over it. I'm sure George will chime in to correct me if I'm wrong.
I was actually going to the race because it's NOT a USAC race.My other conspiracy theory has to do with this being an unsanctioned race and all that stupid UCI, USAC crap floating around causing lower than normal registration numbers and we can conveniently use snowmelt as an excuse on an 84* day.....
well yeah, but think of the guys who may have shown up that couldn't because of the dumb rules?I was actually going to the race because it's NOT a USAC race.
While i may be indifferent to the race, i can empathasize about being shafted outta money.
Notify your card holder that you dispute the charge and have no evidence of a signed contract from the owner. Even if you don't get your money back, it will make him at least work for not having a soul....
Not being able to get a refund from the cabin owner is chappin my ball sack though
unfortunately he only accepted a check. Which was most convenient for me, but has now screwed me. He cashed the check, can't stop payment.Notify your card holder that you dispute the charge and have no evidence of a signed contract from the owner. Even if you don't get your money back, it will make him at least work for not having a soul.
Hello Butch,George Willetts sent me a message a while back mentioning he isn't involved in the MTB program any longer. Until it's proven otherwise, I can only imagine the above is the result of them not giving a crap now that he's not over it. I'm sure George will chime in to correct me if I'm wrong.
Sorry George. I just assumed it too big of a coincidence that the very first year you aren't involved, it gets canned.Hello Butch,
I wanted to clarify that Massanutten has the resources to run another great event. They enjoy Promoting Mountain Bike Races.
I can totally see how slow and boring the event would appear to everyone parked and camping on the pavement. Massanutten could not afford to have the slopes rutted with 4 Wheel Drive traffic is my
assumption.