Clemson DH and DS Race October 14th
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I have to agree with Butch on this one. You built them for the race course, so why not make racers use them. Thats like building a rock garden and not making racers go through it by giving them a way around.
Anybody know how far it is from Raleigh to Clemson?
mapquest?
You guys will be happy to know that the DS course packed in well from yesterdays rain.
We added a few features to the DH course today as well.
The lower section has been revamped significantly
And the table in the middle of the fire road has been elongated about 10ft.
In addition some parts in the top section have been cleaned up significantly from fallen trees to make it a bit safer.
We added a few features to the DH course today as well.
The lower section has been revamped significantly
And the table in the middle of the fire road has been elongated about 10ft.
In addition some parts in the top section have been cleaned up significantly from fallen trees to make it a bit safer.
Took us a year to find this but this is ****ing awesome
Recap of last years race
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=8613104
Recap of last years race
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=8613104
Feature by feature pics of the DS course
start ramp and first double
step up finish
start ramp and first double
step up finish
That slalom looks really cool.
Will the DH and slalom be open for riding this weekend?
A few of us from ATL want to come up sunday.
Can't wait to hit it.
Will the DH and slalom be open for riding this weekend?
A few of us from ATL want to come up sunday.
Can't wait to hit it.
holy crap i want to come to this race....both courses look like they'd be worth the 7 hour round-trip drive. maybe i can talk the wife into letting me race on my only day off that week. hmmm, she does owe me for breaking my back last weekend putting in 200+ sqft of tile 
any NC monkies going that noah and i could carpool with? i have room in my car to take 2 more bikes/people.
also, is their any race fee discount for the yungins (7 yr old)?
any NC monkies going that noah and i could carpool with? i have room in my car to take 2 more bikes/people.
also, is their any race fee discount for the yungins (7 yr old)?
I think there is but i need to check with jon on that one!
Hey, are the last 5 pics you guys posted part of the DS or the DH course? (with the wooden bridge and what not).......
Peete, both courses will be open this sunday. Just keep any eye out for myself and some other guys doing some maintenance.
Tubby, yes there will be some sort of discount for Noah. At least 50% off.
Murphy, That Bridge is part of the Slalom course. I know its not typical of a slalom course, but we had to do it because the forest is an experimental forest and we aren't supposed to interfere with water drainage. And just to please MotoMike, we have decided that the course will be two lanes the whole way.
Tubby, yes there will be some sort of discount for Noah. At least 50% off.
Murphy, That Bridge is part of the Slalom course. I know its not typical of a slalom course, but we had to do it because the forest is an experimental forest and we aren't supposed to interfere with water drainage. And just to please MotoMike, we have decided that the course will be two lanes the whole way.
one more thing. is the DH course doable on a 20"? go around for any of the big stuff? i figure if we come down he'd probably want to race both if the course isn't too burly. (for reference: he LOVED the dark mountain dh/super d course and hit everything except the big rock garden.)
yes everything is doable on a 20" I have buddy that does the course on his BMX but If rock gardens are a problem for him then we will have to make an alternate line around the two gardens for the youngins but figure out a way to block the alternate route for the big boys. My boss' two sons will most likely be racing and they are 6 and 8 so Noah won't be the only one.
When I go out to the course tomorrow I'll figure out a way to accommodate the younger rippers.
When I go out to the course tomorrow I'll figure out a way to accommodate the younger rippers.
don't go out of your way about it, i'm sure you have more important things to do out there. he can handle most rock gardens, just not the big-burly ones. ...and that's if we even make it out. i'm on my way inside right now to try and "get permission" 
Matt, Noah can handle that rock garden without a problem. I'm not trying to guinea pig either. It's well within his skill.
Oh..and manimal...if it tells you how fun the course is, I considered running my bmx cruiser until I found a bike to borrow.
Oh..and manimal...if it tells you how fun the course is, I considered running my bmx cruiser until I found a bike to borrow.
hahaha my friend ended up on the flyer picture what a coincedence
if i had somethign raceable id do it
if i had somethign raceable id do it
. he's going to some music festival instead. 
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soooo..worth leaving the house at zero dark thirty and driving for almost 4 hours?
i figure the bottlerocket will be a blast on something like this.
yes i would say its worth the drive. Almost all the major complaint areas of both course have been changed. The course looks amazing right now. Just pray to the rain gods for some rain on thurs. or fri. and the dirt will be perfect.
An update from todays work
Berm before road gap has been fixed
The road gap kicker is now made out of dirt.
The drop has been fixed
No more straight lining through the chutes.
(we finally understood what you were talking about)
**** Just a reminder the course will be closed this Saturday to collegiate racers only so get any additional practice you want in on the weekdays*****
As Zac mentioned the course is amazing right now!!!
Holla fo a dolla
Berm before road gap has been fixed
The road gap kicker is now made out of dirt.
The drop has been fixed
No more straight lining through the chutes.
(we finally understood what you were talking about)
**** Just a reminder the course will be closed this Saturday to collegiate racers only so get any additional practice you want in on the weekdays*****
As Zac mentioned the course is amazing right now!!!
Holla fo a dolla
sweet! looks like i have tentative approval from the wife. now, the question is: do i leave at dark thirty on sunday morning or drive down sat night after work (10pm) and crash somewhere? any of you college kids have floor space for me and the boy? i promise he won't drink your brew
we'll probably have space for ya just contact us as soon as you know.
rad...i should know by tomorrow.
Sounds perfect.
I think it kicks azz how you guys ask for suggestions on the course and then actually do them. See ya Sunday.
Maybe Friday afternoon if I can swing it.
please tell me you're coming dude...this thing is retardedly fun...
All the Azonic and Thomson prizes are in the mail and should be here this week.
With the improvements we made to the course this past week it almost feels like its twice the fun.
The course will be lined with tape this coming friday and some final digging will be done. Anybody thats willing to swing a shovel to help us with the wall ride tranny is more than welcome.
The Days Inn in Clemson will be giving a discounted rate to all riders both collegiate and open. So if coming in saturday is better give them a call.
***Remember the trails are closed to open riders on saturday due to conference finals. But youre more than welcome to come show support.
The course will be lined with tape this coming friday and some final digging will be done. Anybody thats willing to swing a shovel to help us with the wall ride tranny is more than welcome.
The Days Inn in Clemson will be giving a discounted rate to all riders both collegiate and open. So if coming in saturday is better give them a call.
***Remember the trails are closed to open riders on saturday due to conference finals. But youre more than welcome to come show support.
single speeds ok for DS? i just took my haro out for it's first real ride since i hit my shoulder and realized that i would be much faster for DS than the bottlerocket. (i just have to dope up on alleve or advil to handle the jolt )
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need I remind you Joe Haley stood on the podium of the DH riding a P1 single speed?single speeds ok for DS? i just took my haro out for it's first real ride since i hit my shoulder and realized that i would be much faster for DS than the bottlerocket. (i just have to dope up on alleve or advil to handle the jolt
Pretty sure you're setup will be dope for DS.
You will be ok.... After the first jump you don't need to pedal much at all till the end. Just rail the turns and make all the jumps. Its super fast...single speeds ok for DS? i just took my haro out for it's first real ride since i hit my shoulder and realized that i would be much faster for DS than the bottlerocket. (i just have to dope up on alleve or advil to handle the jolt
I race everything we have SS. Just dont stop pedaling and ull be fine. Just make sure u have decent ratio, because at the end ur flying!
ok, i was asking more in regards to legality. i know that a while back norblows was picky about having gears.
yea....f*ck that. I build most everything out there so SS is and always will be welcome. Were not a Norba race anyways.
God Speed to the single speed.
God Speed to the single speed.
Damn i need to get my hardtail ready.
any tire suggestions for the DS? too dusty for my holy roller style kenda's (can't remember exact name)
K-rad!