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Beech Qualifier Flyer Aug 27th & 28th
- Thread starter DaveBethea
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Can't see the attachment, but it appears the DH qualifier is on Saturday and DS is on Sunday.
No matter, it is on!!
Linky - http://www.beechmountainresort.com/media/news/55.html
No matter, it is on!!
Linky - http://www.beechmountainresort.com/media/news/55.html
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Yeah, that picture is tiny.
I need to put gears and a front brake on my hardtail for some DS action.
I need to put gears and a front brake on my hardtail for some DS action.
Qualifier info: http://www.beechmountainresort.com/media/news/55.html
I've got a wedding to shoot that weekend. Crap!
I've got a wedding to shoot that weekend. Crap!
This is what you have all been asking for, now let's see the support. Danny stepped up to put on a slalom for all you Southeast slalom/BMX guys. I want to see you all at Nationals and if you aren't qualified here is your chance.
A personal call out to Joe Haley, Juan Ashworth, Jason Sherril, Jon Shanewolfe, Ryan Taylor, Malcolm Hadley, Tim Dingy, Will Murray, Scott McClain, Brian Mountjoy, a bunch of other BMX'ers that I know and love to race but can't think of your names, All the DH and DS guys I haven't seen for years. Beech Mountain is what we have all been waiting for, it has been a long time coming and is finally here.
I look forward to seeing you all and the good times you are all known for.
Christopher
A personal call out to Joe Haley, Juan Ashworth, Jason Sherril, Jon Shanewolfe, Ryan Taylor, Malcolm Hadley, Tim Dingy, Will Murray, Scott McClain, Brian Mountjoy, a bunch of other BMX'ers that I know and love to race but can't think of your names, All the DH and DS guys I haven't seen for years. Beech Mountain is what we have all been waiting for, it has been a long time coming and is finally here.
I look forward to seeing you all and the good times you are all known for.
Christopher
Thanks Chris and Crew! I am going to try and actually get to a race!
Sweet thanks guys! I will get on the horn to try and round up the BMX troops in my area. Chris, Juan is planning on jumping in the mix! Hope to see many other old school homies!
I've talked to some riders around here that don't ever go on internet forums and they had no idea about the nationals or the qualifiers. Can I suggest getting fliers and somehow get them posted at bike shops all over NC and at trailhead bulliten boards. I'll be glad to help out. 
We had our best turnout when I mailed/faxed a flyer to every bike shop on google in the southeast. Had guys show up from all over that we'd never met. Some guy named Plessel got a random flyer at a shop. I think he even developed something of an obsession for DH. You all might know him as "Pads". 
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Is single speed legal for DS?
Me too, someone hook a brother up with a PDF.I've talked to some riders around here that don't ever go on internet forums and they had no idea about the nationals or the qualifiers. Can I suggest getting fliers and somehow get them posted at bike shops all over NC and at trailhead bulliten boards. I'll be glad to help out.
How much is the license everyone keeps talking aboot?
Sport and Beginner (cat 2/3) license's are $5 day licenses, a year long one (required for expert (cat 1) are $60 (they are still $60 for cat 2/3 for the year long one. They can be purchased at www.usacycling.org. In order to race cat 1/pro at nationals you have to go through the usa cycling upgrading process which is detailed on their site as well.
Mike Thomas and myself (Danny Cesare) are going to running the slalom event on Sunday. We will be using the same start gate that they are going to use at National Championships, which will make this a great opportunity to get comfortable and perfect your starts. This is a BMX style start gate with all the bells and whistles. All timing will be fully electronic and true dual elimination.
Online Registration: http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=14001
Online Registration: http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=14001
So if I do cat 2 or 3 whever I fall in, all I need is the daily license, right?
I thought Cat 2/3 still had to buy an annual license to qualify for nat's? Is this no longer the case?
That's what I thought also.
That's the only reason I went ahead and got my license...hope someone clarifies this.
Sorry the previous reply was confusing... Here it is straight from USAC--If the riders who are entering the event want to qualify and race at nationals, then they will need an annual. If they just want to do the race, and not race at nationals, then they could ride on the one-day. Here is a link to the qualification procedures, and also a statement to the fact that they have to be an annual licensed member to compete at Nationals: https://www.usacycling.org/forms/natchamps/2011-MTB-Nat-Champs-Qualification-Procedures.pdf
I will be there with camera in hand (not riding). Can't wait!
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I see no problem with beer in one hand and camera in the other 
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.I just read the qualifing process and need a little clarification. I'm going to race at Beech qualifiers Cat 3 ( my first DH Race ever), if I purchase a annual and place during the qualifiers do I HAVE to move to Cat 2 immedietly?
Or if I get a day license and race only the qualifiers and not nats and I get a annual after the Nats. Am I stuck in Cat 3 the whole next season or can I move to Cat 2 if I feel like Ive progressed enough??
This is all new to me, sorry....
You can submit a resume with your race results if you want to move from cat3 to cat2 etc. From what I understand you have to place in several events in order to be automatically moved to cat2 etc.
No you have to have a minimum of 2 top five finishes or a maximum of 5 top five finishes to upgrade assuming there are 15 riders in the class, if less than 10 riders are in the class then its top 3 and 5 riders or less then you must win to upgrade
LOL. Sorry.
If I can get a bike I will make it for slalom at least. I would love to do the DH too but getting two bikes in 2 weeks would be a miracle!
Sucks though because my sis is having a baby shower Saturday of the Champs, so making it to that is about a 90% no. Boo
Murray
Sucks though because my sis is having a baby shower Saturday of the Champs, so making it to that is about a 90% no. Boo
Murray
Most people run hardtails and stiff short travel forks...think dirt jump setup.
Where did you find a schedule?
You keep using this word, I do not think it means what you think it means
Here is an email from Stuart Lamp with USAC..
1. No, you don’t have to move to Cat 2 immediately. You can wait until you are ready, or you can attempt to move up if you feel that you are not challenged enough as a Cat 3. The only way you will be forced to move up is if you have entered several events and dominate those events.
2. You can apply to move up when you feel ready. All upgrades in the Southeast will have to be approved by me, and you can apply at any time. If you do not get an annual before Nationals, then I would highly recommend waiting until December 1st to buy an annual license. This is when you can begin to purchase a license for 2012, and it would be good until December 31st of 2012.
His email is slamp@usacycling.org. Please email him with questions : )
1. No, you don’t have to move to Cat 2 immediately. You can wait until you are ready, or you can attempt to move up if you feel that you are not challenged enough as a Cat 3. The only way you will be forced to move up is if you have entered several events and dominate those events.
2. You can apply to move up when you feel ready. All upgrades in the Southeast will have to be approved by me, and you can apply at any time. If you do not get an annual before Nationals, then I would highly recommend waiting until December 1st to buy an annual license. This is when you can begin to purchase a license for 2012, and it would be good until December 31st of 2012.
His email is slamp@usacycling.org. Please email him with questions : )
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