Hey, I wanna get into 4X racing and I don't know where to begin (I do have a bike so that's a start). Is there any racing locally (Puget Sound area) or do I have to haul my ass all the way up to PA? :evil:
4X Racing
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there is a whole series in bc. I d start with a bmx track though
Actually you need to haul your ass to Nor Cal to get the closest four cross event or series thats any good. There are some in BC though. It would be nice if we could get a NW course built .scottjustscott said:
Good luck.
Talk to Scott up at BikeWorks (Lumberjack here on the PNW) - he and some others on the North End are trying to get something going.holliswood said:Actually you need to haul your ass to Nor Cal to get the closest four cross event or series thats any good. There are some in BC though. It would be nice if we could get a NW course built .
Good luck.
Yeah I'm familiar with some BMX tracks from my racing days. A lot of them are pretty anti mountain biker (at least they used to be). Which BikeWorks there are quite a few of them around here.
Bikeworks of Lake Stevens (425)334-7812. You can PM Lumberjack. If you don't have a rig he knows the setup for 4X very well. At the very least have him build your race wheels, the very best. Look for an upcomming event in PA I think, they have a nice flow to the course out there. Plus look for some of the MTB events at the BMX races (Port Orchard threads are good). Good luck.scottjustscott said:
I know Bubba at North sea tac is itching to get somthing oging, GHY and Bubba will put somthing on maybe. Aj doesnt know yet though. It was Bubbas idea, so we will see.
The BMX tracks realized that mountain bikers are a untapped revenue source. They are very hospitable.
I went to one of the indoor races in Port Orchard. There were enough MTBers there that we got our own gate. It was about as close to 4x as you can get in the PNW.
I know there is talk of a MTB series this summer at Seatac and McClollum (sp)
I went to one of the indoor races in Port Orchard. There were enough MTBers there that we got our own gate. It was about as close to 4x as you can get in the PNW.
I know there is talk of a MTB series this summer at Seatac and McClollum (sp)
The North Seatac BMX track always welcome mtbers. The track is built slightly downhill which helps. Lots of mtbers use the track all the time.
Oh yeah, I almost forgot - we're working on the track right now - cleaning it up, getting the track smoother from the neglect this past winter and making the track about 200feet longer. Should be some good times when it's all done. Opening day is April 3rd.
Oh yeah, I almost forgot - we're working on the track right now - cleaning it up, getting the track smoother from the neglect this past winter and making the track about 200feet longer. Should be some good times when it's all done. Opening day is April 3rd.
Five said:
Is this for North Seatac. I was planning on going out there tomorrow morning. Is it unrideable?
McCollum Park BMX will be running a MTB open class,on all race days. And its only 5 bucks.
rdhring2000 said:
SWEET!
Hey do I have to run gears? I have a single speed..
SS is fine.
Yeah, but your gonna get schooled! I can't wait to kick your assbibs said:SWEET!
Hey do I have to run gears? I have a single speed..
buildyourown said:
think so huh? well see.....
You have to be an ABA member though, don't you?
Yeah, but the ABA is pretty cheap. $30 for a year. After that, races are only $15. Not bad for a full day workout.scottjustscott said:
ABA membership is $45.00 for a year. McCollum is only $5 for MTB open, $10 if you race cruiser.It only takes 3 to make a class.
If Bibs shows up we will turn S### Weasle loose on him at the track. SW hasn't had his shots. Hey Bibs SS is fine for the track with the right gearing rdhring2000 just set his boys up with it and when I get a chance I'll set mine up.