[Guard]

We've decide to add a Big Bike class to the series. This class is open to all classifications (i.e. expert, sport, beginner...male or female). The only requirement is that the bike must weigh at least 37 pounds by my scales which will be onsite for each race. Bikes will be weighed immediately following each racers respective run. Prizes for this class will most likely be strictly $25 gift certificates for 1st-3rd since this is a last minute addition. This should help even out the fields somewhat rather than having a 24 pound cross country machine racing against a 45 pound dh rig.

For additonal information on the series check out www.bmcc.us &/or http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2417430#post2417430

 

[frznnomad]

mmmm i like this idea that you have. me and my boys might just have to be down there.

 

[ridiculous]

yes this makes this race more appealing

 

[ATOMICFIREBALL]

Sounds cool...........

I can see some lightweight bikes owners taping all kinds of stuff on thier TT to make em hevier.....lol

 

[rydronthestorm]

I thought the whole concept behind Super D was to make the courses the type that evens out the field between a heavy big bike and a xc bike. Maybe people are rolling around on bikes to big for local riding. Just a thought.....

 

[profro]

I thought the whole concept behind Super D was to make the courses the type that evens out the field between a heavy big bike and a xc bike. Maybe people are rolling around on bikes to big for local riding. Just a thought.....

Exactly.

 

[frznnomad]

^^^how many guys do you know that race super d on a full blown dh bike. i dont know of any personally. i mean there are some that race on dinky little xc rigs but they get the snot beat out of them when i guy lines up with a bike like the bottle rocket, or 6 points.

 

[Guard]

This addition was targeted for those individuals that only ride full-on freeride or dh rigs. On the positive side for individuals that have mutliple bikes here's an opportunity to race two classes.

 

[bizutch]

I thought the whole concept behind Super D was to make the courses the type that evens out the field between a heavy big bike and a xc bike. Maybe people are rolling around on bikes to big for local riding. Just a thought.....

You actually own a mountain bike these days? I only see you commuting on skinnies. By the way...where the heck you been hiding?

 

[manimal]

I thought the whole concept behind Super D was to make the courses the type that evens out the field between a heavy big bike and a xc bike. Maybe people are rolling around on bikes to big for local riding. Just a thought.....

or MAYBE not everyone can afford a bike for every occassion. some of us like to race DH AND ride street/dj's so the most economical is to have a full on dh race rig and a beater street/park bike. if the world was perfect i'd have a medium travel trailbike in my stable, but, unfortunately, i'm either going to race my hardtail in the regular class and get bounced around or my demo in the big bike class. the point is getting people to race and Super D stands for Super DOWNHILL which has a slight connotation in it's name towards big bikes. god forbid that some grom, who can't afford a full stable, opts for the bigger bike to "cushion" his learning curve....should he/she be exluded from a chance to do well because he's "rolling around on bikes to big for local riding?"
Kudos to Matt for adding this class

 

[profro]

Just remember that the actual Dark Mtn DH race was won a hardtail.

 

[bizutch]

Just remember that the actual Dark Mtn DH race was won a hardtail.

Let's not forget that the year before that, the hardtail and rider you mention was beaten by a rider on a tank of a Demo 9 with a 888.

 

[profro]

I think Hailey won both years. And by the way, we all know Taylor is a freak.

 

[Metal Dude]

It was also won on the ht with the rockgarden included
why take it out it was the best thing on the course!

 

[manimal]

225lbs + bumpy trail + hardtail = sore back

225lbs + bumpy trail + demo8 = sore legs but happy back

 

[TeamFatKids]

I think we might be sending some troops. When is the race?

 

[bizutch]

. When is the race?

put some effort into it at least...I mean..I know it's Team Fat Kids...but honestly, your answer is as simple as reading...and clicking.

 

[bizutch]

I think Hailey won both years. And by the way, we all know Taylor is a freak.

More Acadian-esque knowledge...

NORBA Downhill on 06/18/2005

Men - Pro/Semi-Pro
Pro 201-500, Semi-Pro 701-1000 Rank Points (Pro not ranked)
Place
Name
Time
License
Bib
Team

1 (1 - PR) Hugh Taylor 01:23.15 119232 36
2 (2 - PR) Joe Haley 01:23.35 149796 11
3 (3 - PR) William Parson 01:26.30 194289 33

 

[dirtydirtysouf]

must weigh at least 37 pounds by my scales

will there be a +/- fudge factor...cause my bike is like 36 1/2#'s

 

[bizutch]

will there be a +/- fudge factor...cause my bike is like 36 1/2#'s

hit 1 mud puddle on your way down....

 

[Guard]

I think we might be sending some troops. When is the race?

The first one is March 4th. The flier is can be downloaded at www.bmcc.us. Hope you can make it!

 

[Guard]

It was also won on the ht with the rockgarden included
why take it out it was the best thing on the course!

Needed to add some length and this was our best option:

 

[dhbuilder]

Needed to add some length and this was our best option:

removin rocks is a hangin offense round these parts.

 

[Guard]

removin rocks is a hangin offense round these parts.

oh no we didn't remove the rocks ...for the super d we just go a different way around the garden

 

[dhbuilder]

oh no we didn't remove the rocks ...for the super d we just go a different way around the garden

good answer !!

just from easedropping in on your threads, it sounds like you are definately making the most out of the area you have.

d.h. races.
super d.
trail crew.

what's next ?

 

[bizutch]

But I love the rock garden at Dark Mtn???

 

[dirtydirtysouf]

would maxxis mobsters (2.5/42d) make a good tire to run at this event?

 

[profro]

No. Run a smaller 2.35 or 2.2 tire and only single ply.

 

[bizutch]

yeah, I'm breaking out the Michelin DH 15 Hard Terrain...aka semi-slick. "Please don't rain...Puhhhleaase!"

 

[jonnynails]

"Please don't rain...Puhhhleaase!"

Sounds like me before I go to snowshoe:biggrin:

 

[bizutch]

Sounds like me before I go to snowshoe:biggrin:

at least at Snowshoe, mud increased your speed...albeit to ludicrous speed...

 

[manimal]

matt, will the rock garden be taped off completely or will i be able to make a few runs through it to test out the new fork?

 

[Guard]

matt, will the rock garden be taped off completely or will i be able to make a few runs through it to test out the new fork?

Unfortunately the rock garden will be taped off on Saturday...safety issues

 

[Guard]

I timed the course yesterday and going at a steady pace resulted in a three & half minute time...hammering we'll probably hit down close to 3 minutes flat.

 

[manimal]

I timed the course yesterday and going at a steady pace resulted in a three & half minute time...hammering we'll probably hit down close to 3 minutes flat.

so i'm looking at 4-4:30 then

 

[srphillips89]

Lookin' forward to the race.

 

[manimal]

Lookin' forward to the race.

dangit! so i've gotta race your speedy tail?! oh wait...your new bike is under 36lbs isn't it

 

[srphillips89]

oh wait...your new bike is under 36lbs isn't it

The 4x is, but I'm thinking about entering the big bike class too.

 

[dirtydirtysouf]

No. Run a smaller 2.35 or 2.2 tire and only single ply.

cool......then ill jsut stick with my reg trail tires

 

[bizutch]

I timed the course yesterday and going at a steady pace resulted in a three & half minute time...hammering we'll probably hit down close to 3 minutes flat.

so....is my semi-slick gonna need to accompany me?