24 Hours of Adrenaline @ Dalton 2005- Plans and Smacktalk

McGRP01 · May 17, 2005

douglas said:
more like 3 miles, and if you did that in 15-20 you are damn fast....but don't forget what goes up, must come down

oh wait, I mean theres no climbs, no technical sections, its basically 9 miles of downhill

Thanks Doug, can always count on you for a straight answer.

Westy · May 17, 2005

I liked that climb. Could settle down and just pedal. Didn't have to think about picking a line, could let the bike wander and had time to eat and drink. Was a nice mental break. You could let your legs rest on the downhill.

McGRP01 · May 17, 2005

Westy said:
I liked that climb. Could settle down and just pedal. Didn't have to think about picking a line, could let the bike wander and had time to eat and drink. Was a nice mental break. You could let your legs rest on the downhill.

Westy, is it right off the start?

Westy · May 17, 2005

McGRP01 said:
Westy, is it right off the start?

No, I would say the end of the climb is the half way point. The start had some fast flowy stuff and some techy rooty singletrack.

I Are Baboon · May 17, 2005

McGRP01 said:
I just read this [about Dalton] on mtbr. Is this for real?

"There is a lung-seering 4-mile climb with the first 1/2 mile of it being some mild technical singletrack and the remaining on an open gravel/fireroad. It could take folks about 15-20 mins. to finish that climb! After that, it's all down hill from there!"

I'm in trouble....

You'll be fine. I thought the first 1/2 mile was the hard part, because it's twisty, rocky, and rooty. Once you pop out of the woods and onto the fireroad, it's wide and straight. Granted, for those of us with weak climbing legs, that climb seemed to go on for-friggin-ever. Westy is right though, and you can just settle into a groove and get a comfortable stroke going.

McGRP01 · May 17, 2005

Westy said:
No, I would say the end of the climb is the half way point. The start had some fast flowy stuff and some techy rooty singletrack.

I Are Baboon said:
You'll be fine. I thought the first 1/2 mile was the hard part, because it's twisty, rocky, and rooty. Once you pop out of the woods and onto the fireroad, it's wide and straight. Granted, for those of us with weak climbing legs, that climb seemed to go on for-friggin-ever. Westy is right though, and you can just settle into a groove and get a comfortable stroke going.

Nice....that's what I like to hear! :devil: Thanks!

Westy · May 17, 2005

The rooty areas really took a toll on some people. A photographer could have made a lot of "owned" pictures in that section.

TreeSaw · May 17, 2005

I Are Baboon said:
You'll be fine. I thought the first 1/2 mile was the hard part, because it's twisty, rocky, and rooty. Once you pop out of the woods and onto the fireroad, it's wide and straight. Granted, for those of us with weak climbing legs, that climb seemed to go on for-friggin-ever. Westy is right though, and you can just settle into a groove and get a comfortable stroke going.

I really loved the section from the start/finish line to the over-under. :thumb:

Fast, flowy and fun!!!

McGRP01 · May 17, 2005

TreeSaw said:
I really loved the section from the start/finish line to the over-under. Fast, flowy and fun!!!

39 days biatch!!

Echo · May 17, 2005

Dang, I hope you can make it Westy!

I Are Baboon · May 17, 2005

TreeSaw said:
I really loved the section from the start/finish line to the over-under. Fast, flowy and fun!!!

I meant the first 1/2 mile of the climb. The first 1/2 mile of the course was really fun.

The rocky, rooty section was where I slipped out of my pedal and slammed my knee on my stem. :dead:

Echo · May 17, 2005

I thought they were going to have a totally new course this year?

Westy · May 17, 2005

It would be fine by me if they rerouted the mudholes at the end of the downhills. The trail basically ran through a streambed. Riding through hub deep mud is not my idea of a good time.

TreeSaw · May 17, 2005

McGRP01 said:
39 days biatch!!

Sweet! (in my best ND voice)

TreeSaw · May 17, 2005

I Are Baboon said:
I meant the first 1/2 mile of the climb. The first 1/2 mile of the course was really fun.

The rocky, rooty section was where I slipped out of my pedal and slammed my knee on my stem.

Oh yes, now I remember. I had just gotten owned by a root when Sq-Earl came by and smacked my arse

I definately wouldn't mind a re-route past the hub deep mud either. :thumb:

Doug - are they not redesigning the course? :confused:

TreeSaw · May 17, 2005

douglas said:
they were suppose to..........but they have had problems getting people to help w/trail maint. so I am guessing they will just stick with last years - I should be able to find out on the 25th.

re:mud bog

They did a reroute around the mud bog section last year, but due to the rain the mud bog section expanded so you ended up having to ride thru it anyway

When will they be racing on the 24 course? I would like to come to some of these races...maybe we can carpool or something?

McGRP01 · May 17, 2005

TreeSaw said:
When will they be racing on the 24 course? I would like to come to some of these races...maybe we can carpool or something?

Yep! Myself and the rest of my team want to race* the course as well.

*by race I mean ride at a comfortable pace and examine the course so as to be able to exploit 4M&AB/Ass Balancer/Jackalope weaknesses.

neaky: (and don't give me that rubbish about not having any... :rolleyes:

)

greasey monkey · May 17, 2005

I hated the rooty section in that section I was praying for the climb to come so I could get some rest.

ghostrider · May 17, 2005

Westy said:
I picked up the Fastest Lap Trophy from the West Coast monkeys last weekend. Who will be taking it home this round??

Can we get a pool going? One where some non-racing monkeys can participate. Maybe some horse-betting with odds?

splat · May 17, 2005

Westy said:
The rooty areas really took a toll on some people. A photographer could have made a lot of "owned" pictures in that section.

yeah on the first lap it dumped me there ! that was why my next laps I was wearing armour ! plus I hopped off the bike and just ran through that section.

I did have at least on crash on each lap .

and as far as climbs go , lets not forget the pipeline climb , or the de-moralizer

Westy · May 17, 2005

splat said:
yeah on the first lap it dumped me there ! that was why my next laps I was wearing armour ! plus I hopped off the bike and just ran through that section.

I did have at least on crash on each lap .

and as far as climbs go , lets not forget the pipeline climb , or the de-moralizer

I went down once on the roots. Of course this was after breaking my hand so to protect it I landed on my face, then proceded to roll down the side of a hill.

Westy · May 17, 2005

I love roots. They can be more challenging yet hurt less than rocks.

TreeSaw · May 17, 2005

McGRP01 said:
Yep! Myself and the rest of my team want to race* the course as well.

*by race I mean ride at a comfortable pace and examine the course so as to be able to exploit 4M&AB/Ass Balancer/Jackalope weaknesses. neaky: (and don't give me that rubbish about not having any... )

What are these weaknesses you speak of...I have yet to find any :devil:

Goddy43 · May 17, 2005

TreeSaw said:
What are these weaknesses you speak of...I have yet to find any :devil:

How about, the willingness to sabotage other teams?
First I get kicked several times at the SMBA meeting last week, then you are stalling on the checklist. I bet you'll wait until a few days prior. I'll have to warn Tigg to watch his back at trail maintenance, you might "slip" with a saw.

Goddy43 · May 17, 2005

douglas said:
ouch out of my five laps I cleaned the root section ZERO times

.

Long Hill Climbs, impossible root sections, boy does this sound like a super time.

McGRP01 · May 17, 2005

Goddy43 said:
How about, the willingness to sabotage other teams?
First I get kicked several times at the SMBA meeting last week, then you are stalling on the checklist. I bet you'll wait until a few days prior. I'll have to warn Tigg to watch his back at trail maintenance, you might "slip" with a saw.

TreeSaw · May 17, 2005

Goddy43 said:
How about, the willingness to sabotage other teams?
First I get kicked several times at the SMBA meeting last week, then you are stalling on the checklist. I bet you'll wait until a few days prior. I'll have to warn Tigg to watch his back at trail maintenance, you might "slip" with a saw.

LOL! :devil: I didn't kick you that hard. Check your PMs.

splat · May 17, 2005

Goddy43 said:
Long Hill Climbs, impossible root sections, boy does this sound like a super time.

You forgot, Darkness, lack of sleep a unpassable mudbog

and the DE Moralizer

justbill · May 17, 2005

ghostrider said:
Can we get a pool going? One where some non-racing monkeys can participate. ...?

Please no rewards for the pit crew.

When we see you guys returning to the campsite all muddy and bloody, exausted, hungry and gasping for breath, Thats when we know we have already won.

skinny mike · May 19, 2005

mogulskr said:
Anyone have a spare volunteer? We are having a hard time convincing someone to drive 2 1/2 hours to stand in the woods for 4 1/2 hours that it would be fun. Still have a month though to find someone.

still need someone to help out? i couldnt put a team together but id like to at least go and do something so im up for anything.

splat · May 20, 2005

gnurider1080 said:
still need someone to help out? i couldnt put a team together but id like to at least go and do something so im up for anything.

Do it, it is worth it ! Lot of fun too!

skinny mike · May 21, 2005

yeah, im definately interested in being a volunteer for a team since i cant form a team of my own. if anyone needs a volunteer to work one of the shifts just let me know.

McGRP01 · May 23, 2005

gnurider1080 said:
yeah, im definately interested in being a volunteer for a team since i cant form a team of my own. if anyone needs a volunteer to work one of the shifts just let me know.

From the twenty4sports.com website....

"No Team, but Still Want to Volunteer?

If you would like to volunteer at a 24 Hours of Adrenalin event, but are not part of a team, please e-mail twenty4 sports inc. at info@twenty4sports.com. In the subject title please indicate "I want to volunteer", and include in the text; the event you are interested in volunteering at, your strengths (see positions listed below), time availability and your phone number."

skinny mike · May 23, 2005

damn. i cant go at all that weekend. i just found out yesterday that on the 26th i gotta be in CT for my cousin and sister's joint high school graduation party.

Westy · May 24, 2005

Getting my warm up in this weekend for Dalton. The Burn 24 in Wilkesboro NC, I'm praying for dry weather.

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