Downieville gets more press cuz Weir loves to shiit talk.The 12 mile super D takes about 35 minutes if I remember correctly. It's way more buff than Downieville, but still super fun. The trails flow like Santa Cruz trails and the traction is very similar. Downieville probably gets more press because it's been happening for a lot longer.
35 minutes is for the top top pro guys. I think it took me less than 45 min last year.The 12 mile super D takes about 35 minutes if I remember correctly. It's way more buff than Downieville, but still super fun. The trails flow like Santa Cruz trails and the traction is very similar. Downieville probably gets more press because it's been happening for a lot longer.
I think that last year there was a conflict with another race?I was slightly surprised last year that more racers didn't show up.
I spoke to some peeps who know the organizers. Seems the reason it has not been scheduled yet is because of the un-foreseen snow levels. They are waiting a bit longer to set a date. I really hope it is on again, one of the, if not the funnest races I have ever done. Like said before, it is a sub-40 minute course for most, if not all of the pros, I believe Weir did a 35 minute + last year, which he won, plus he won the year before. Local ripper Nathan Riddle has been second both years I believe. I race expert 40+ & ran a 43 minute time, with more fitness hopefully I'll knock a minute or two off that ; ) A 30lb +- 5" or 6" bike is perfect for the course. There is about 3 miles of wicked fast fireroad, a pig of a 500', middle ring climb 2 minutes into the race, the the rest is sweet, fast Oregon forest singletrack, with anough high speed sections to keep you on your toes.looking forward to this race....if it happens this year i'm in.
Are you doing the test this year?Oooof, Dang, it's the same weekend as the Test of Endurance again. I don't know if I can make it this year!
Are you doing the test this year?
Yes, if its clear of snow. And I'll be seeing Heidi and DH Diva at the Test of Endurance!What trail does this go down?
Is it accessible without doing the race?
We'll see. My friend Sara (Blonde Velo Bella from Sunday's race) really wants to do it.......I'm still questioning how long it would take me to finish.Yes, if its clear of snow. And I'll be seeing Heidi and DH Diva at the Test of Endurance!
Wow that trail is fun, but I don't think I would drive 12hrs for itIts only a 12 hour drive for me but cant wait.
They won't sell out, not yet anyways, maybe in a couple years when more people know about it & tell everyone how freaking cool the race is!How hard is it to get in (entry)? Is it a crazy quick sell out like Downieville or ???? Its only a 12 hour drive for me but cant wait. I love the format. Thanks
You'll suffer a tad on the climb, and there is nothing big enough on the DH part to need that, but it'll work.Awesome, putting it on my cal right now!
Thanks dudes. I have ridden most sections of this trail before; super fun place to ride.
How well would a short travel DH rig with 7" @36-38lbs do? No AM bikie for me this year.
Ya. but were else (besides D-ville) do they run a real super-d? I just love the stuffWow that trail is fun, but I don't think I would drive 12hrs for it
More power to ya! I used to ride that area every weekend, good time.Ya. but were else (besides D-ville) do they run a real super-d? I just love the stuff
I rode the course yesterday on my 05 big hit with some friends. The course goes down fireroads to the bull gap trail, which leads into the catwalk trail. There was a lot of snow still at the lodge, where the race starts. The bull gap climb sucks, but I cranked the rebound all the way to slow on my big hit and was able to pedal all the way up it, even with a single ring and a road cassette.What trail does this go down?
Is it accessible without doing the race?