[DirtMcGirk]

I am thinking about coming down for the CCCX series from Reno.

Any thoughts on which bike?
I've got my Yeti 303, my Nomad and a Titus Motolite.

Let me know what you think.

 

[Prettym1k3]

Nomad is the perfect bike for out there.

I wish I had a 6" bike for those courses.

I'll be bringing both my F44 and my Iron Horse MkIII. I'm not too sure which one I'll be riding, but the races I've done in the past say the MkIII should be plenty seeing as I'm used to riding that bike almost everywhere.

5-6" bikes are pedal-able, which is a KEY factor for the CCCX courses. Remember that the guys designing the courses are still Cycle Cross and XC guys, and they make it known... even in their "DH" courses.

 

[Total Heckler]

Yeah I would say a 4-6 inch travel bike is going to be perfect for the series. This is going to be my 4th season racing this series and I have done 2 of the seasons on a big bike. It was pretty brutal at points. But depending on what course they are running, there are some big advantages to having a shorter travel bike and a long travel bike. Brian will attest to that... remember when I raced it on your big bike? The top section? =]

I am going to be on my Tomac Snyper 140 (5 inch travel) or maybe a new top secret Tomac a little later on in the season... uh oh, I have said too much already... =]

 

[DirtMcGirk]

Nomad it is.

 

[Total Heckler]

Sweet man! We should meet up when you make it out there...

I would say share a beer or six, but you are off the wagon these days now huh?

 

[Prettym1k3]

Dirt,

I'll share a Coke with you. I'm a non-drinker.

Or... better yet... at CCCX, they hand out Monster Energy Drinks like it's frickin' water. We'll toast with those.

I'll probably be on my MkIII, but I'll have my Zumbi F44 with me, too.

Josh, are you gonna' scope it out the day before, too? Or just the day of?

 

[Total Heckler]

u gonna' scope it out the day before, too? Or just the day of?

Usually I just go the day of, but I am bringing my buddy Ben out for his first race. So at least this first race I will be out scoping it the day before with him. I guess it isn't going to hurt me either since I am racing in the stupid fast class this time around. Honestly, not sure what I am thinking... oh well.

 

[bdamschen]

Yep, for most races a shorter travel bike is perfect. Third vote for the nomad.

Since I live super close, I'll be out there the day before... mainly because I'm a little hyperactive. Did I hear beer??? Who's drinking beer where? I'm in!

Dirt- let us know if you come down, you can pre-run the course with us.

 

[Total Heckler]

Brian can I come too!?!

You sure you don't want to race Pro/Semi-Pro? Commmmmmooooonnnnnnn

Yeah Dirt, just hit any of us up! Goodtimes shall be had!

 

[bdamschen]

Heh, no semi-pro for me. I'll have a hard enough time hanging in expert.

Let me know when you're down to practice Josh. We can have a few beers after too.

 

[GiantRider]

Well when I go,(not sure when that will be , but it will happen)I will be riding my hardtail like the manly men do!Or maybe ill just be everyones pit mechanic and drink the whole time!Hey Brian, since UC is shut down and its soggy as heck out, how are the trails in ur parts?I know the Ord holds up good to the rain, would you still be down to show me around sometime?

 

[bdamschen]

yeah, the ord is nothing but a big pit of sand so when it rains it holds up well.

I've also got a few other places I could take you that are a little more fun, but short.

Unfortunately, I'll be down at the Fontana race this weekend though :\

 

[GiantRider]

Sweet on the Fontucky race, i wish I could go, our family lives like 15 min. from there.Good luck

 

[Ringer]

you need to add road bike to your list

 

[Total Heckler]

you need to add road bike to your list

Hey Scott what about you? Pro/Semi-Pro class with me for the series? =]

 

[Ringer]

if i was racing it yes. only, going to be racing a few races this yr, and i don't think cccx will be one of them. not to stoken on the courses and drive for me.

 

[Prettym1k3]

Hmmm... I just don't want to drive to Salinas twice in two days for riding... that's a LOT of time spent out there, but I certainly need to learn the terrain. Maybe I'll just suck it up and drive.

 

[bdamschen]

If you're really anti-driving, you guys can always crash at our place on saturday night. The cruise down from the south bay isn't too bad though

 

[Total Heckler]

Hmmm... I just don't want to drive to Salinas twice in two days for riding... that's a LOT of time spent out there, but I certainly need to learn the terrain. Maybe I'll just suck it up and drive.

I could also run it by Emily about you staying the night on Saturday and cruising down together if you are interested. I was planning on car pooling with my buddy Ben, but I could always toss on another bike carrier (I only have 2 on the car now).

 

[Prettym1k3]

Well, if I don't have to drive BACK over the hill, we could always just take my truck. I've got the work stand, tools, etc.

But Jehn wants to come and watch me race, so that might not work after all. We'll see.

 

[Total Heckler]

Well, if I don't have to drive BACK over the hill, we could always just take my truck. I've got the work stand, tools, etc.

But Jehn wants to come and watch me race, so that might not work after all. We'll see.

Well the both of you are more than welcome if you wanted to make a weekend out of it... I cannot guarantee the availability of Emily on Saturday if Jehn wasn't planning on going to practice...

 

[blue]

I could also run it by Emily about you staying the night on Saturday and cruising down together if you are interested. I was planning on car pooling with my buddy Ben, but I could always toss on another bike carrier (I only have 2 on the car now).

Any chance I could come along, too? I'd like to shoot the race.

:biggrin:

 

[Total Heckler]

Any chance I could come along, too? I'd like to shoot the race.

:biggrin:

Why the hell not! Full car!

We need to shoot the new ride too! Also Emily wants you to take pictures of her civic too so she can use them to sell her car.

 

[Total Heckler]

Well, if Mike and Jehn come to stay with me, then seating is going to be trouble if you come along Nate... Sonofa

 

[Prettym1k3]

Jehn needs to sleep in our own bed... she's an "unhappy camper" after sleeping on a guest bed, couch, etc.

I'll definitely see you guys out there!

 

[Total Heckler]

Jehn needs to sleep in our own bed... she's an "unhappy camper" after sleeping on a guest bed, couch, etc.

I'll definitely see you guys out there!

Alright, we have a spare bedroom/well furnished full bed. Just putting that out there. =]

 

[wakeeater]

will my bottlerocket be enough for this race? i have a pike on the front so 5.5 in travel on both ends.

 

[bdamschen]

bottle rocket will be fine for the race. The course is usually not too rough.

 

[Total Heckler]

will my bottlerocket be enough for this race? i have a pike on the front so 5.5 in travel on both ends.

Yeah I usually race it on my Tomac Snyper that is a 5.5 travel bike. =]

You will be fine! a 4-6 inch travel bike is totally perfect for the area.

 

[Total Heckler]

So should we have a Ridemonkey party or what?


All Mighty Admin, send us a banner....

 

[Prettym1k3]

Anyone have an EZ-Up tent?

It's probably gonna' rain that weekend.

 

[bdamschen]

I've got one and will be bringing it. It's not super huge, but you can put chairs under it.

 

[Total Heckler]

I've got one and will be bringing it. It's not super huge, but you can put chairs under it.

Sweet! I love chairs!

 

[Prettym1k3]

Awesome. I know the wife won't want to be cooped up in a truck all day if it's raining. We'll bring chairs... I think we have some.

 

[wakeeater]

i have an ez up also if i come!

 

[DirtMcGirk]

Can we practice on Saturday?

 

[Prettym1k3]

Yes we can. And I'll be there.

We can non-drink together after practice.

On a side note, I have to be home by 4:00pm, which means that I should probably be headed out from El Toro Park no later than 2:45pm.

 

[DirtMcGirk]

Let me see what I can do about funds. I am desperate low on cash right now, but let me see what can be done.

 

[Total Heckler]

Practice Saturday starts at noon FYI =]

 

[Prettym1k3]

Cool. I'll leave my place at like 10:30.