about how many people come out and race?
Clemson DH Race March 8, 2008
- Thread starter WODIE
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One more if you come. Before we've had between 50 and 60 racers. I'm hoping we'll have more this year cause i sent flyers to TONS of shops and its always more fun with more competition.
I've got a pretty serious problem here! Being a typical Asheville hippie, I live out of my car for weeks at a time(roadtrip!)...and to make a long story short, I lost one of my crank arms on a recent road trip! All of the local bike shops do not carry any beefy single ring cranksets, and lack of money prevents me from ordering from Quality(I work at Cane Creek)....I purchased a new BB(68mm), and it would be absolutely amazing if someone has a crankset that I might be able to use for the race?!?!
In sticking with my tradition of letting broke people borrow stuff for races, I've got an extra Truvativ crankset that should work. PM me if you're interested. But this may warrant an employee discount on a double barrel. 
Not to mention short term 2nd job employment opportunities.....In sticking with my tradition of letting broke people borrow stuff for races, I've got an extra Truvativ crankset that should work. PM me if you're interested. But this may warrant an employee discount on a double barrel.
if you need a ride down to Clemson, I got room for 1 more in the green hornet.
i still have room in the cabin if anyone needs a place to crash for cheap on friday night.
Manimal - are you still gonna be out there riding the course on Friday even though there's now a 60% chance of rain? I'm thinking of coming down for the slop fest.
"the truth is that when i get muddy i tend to get..you know...kind of ...um...err....tingly...down there and well, you've got a real purdy mouth ya' know."
Good Luck finding a cabin mate after that comment Beef Jerky.
I think I'm coming down. Does anybody have a front brake I can borrow? Or an adapter for a Avid Juicy to go on an argyle? 
I can probably find an adapter. You have a place to stay?I think I'm coming down. Does anybody have a front brake I can borrow? Or an adapter for a Avid Juicy to go on an argyle?
what size?I think I'm coming down. Does anybody have a front brake I can borrow? Or an adapter for a Avid Juicy to go on an argyle?
Just tryuing to plan my tire choice before I trek down there. So, how bad is the course after a steady rain? Does it drain well, or will we be racing thru puddles, and navigating over wet roots?
I have an 8" rotor on my dh bike (with the juicy 7) but I have a 6" hayes rotor I could use as well.
Mark- I think I'm going down with Mr. Haley.
Mark- I think I'm going down with Mr. Haley.
Course Drains extremely well.
Matt, I got you guys covered as far as zip-ties for number plates! I know you were kinda short last time. 300 should be enough ; ) Anything else you guys might need?
I just got done doing some more drainage work today, putting in a drain at the wallride to drain the swimming pool below it.
The course does drain well however, its not an indoor concrete course.. meaning if its going to rain the day before then bring tires that will work good in mud. You can always bring extra tires too if you want to swap out.
The course does drain well however, its not an indoor concrete course.. meaning if its going to rain the day before then bring tires that will work good in mud. You can always bring extra tires too if you want to swap out.
I had to cancel my Vegas trip, so I should be there Sat to race.
Cecil
Cecil
we'll at least do some walk through's so i'm not spending all of my practice time following noah on race day. i'm just gonna play it by ear. i'm coming down friday regardless because i really don't want to get up at 430 on sat morning to drive down....and the cabin's paid for.
Well at least its going to be a little warmer now. Ill see you guys on the trail tomorrow. I have a pack of race numbers for you too.
Wow - chance of rain went from 40% early this week to 60% and now to 90% for Friday. Looks like it's supposed to pass early though - afternoon riding could be fun.
you sure you're reading that right? the hourly shows it starting around 11am and getting heavier until 6pm. looks like practicing friday is out of the question
if someone had a Mule to use as a Noah shuttle, it would make Brandon give out hugs...
hell, i'd even spoon with whoever brought something like that
Darn weather.com won't let you copy and paste. Here's what it says right now:you sure you're reading that right? the hourly shows it starting around 11am and getting heavier until 6pm. looks like practicing friday is out of the question
"Rain early...then remaining cloudy with showers in the afternoon."
Let's ignore the part that talks about rainfall amounts reaching 1 inch.
It won't hurt you to get a little muddy...see you on the trail!
Alright...I'm currently getting a personalized forecast for tomorrow from a meteorologist that I know. (Seriously...I am).
does he double as a palm reader/matchmaker/chiropractor? just seems like the meteorology line of work has a lot of wizardry and tom foolery with it. 
This Just In:... The Finish Line Will Be Awesome!
Think Snowshoe road gap.
if we could only be so lucky !!!!!! :biggrin:
Into Red Bull Holy Land.
Just wait till you see it.
Ok guys, I'm headed out. See you out there this afternoon. Gotta stop by campus to get the G/F some ice-cream. Later!!!
be there around 4. looks like the rain should taper off by 11 
getting some ice for the beer cooler 
than headed yalls way !!!!!!!
than headed yalls way !!!!!!!
hope whatever is at the finish drains well...otherwise I smell a game of Bicycle Lawn Darts circa Fontana 1998
I had to wear water wings to work today.
S-burg is getting hammered.
I have the urge to build an ark.
S-burg is getting hammered.
I have the urge to build an ark.
We got hammered this morning, so pack your mud tires. The rain has now made the finish line jump 1000x more sketchy. Get ready to strap on a pair boys!
Screw that statement and let me restate that the finish line will be AWESOME. No worries, might not be hittable today since it rained but it should definitely be good tomorrow.
Currently in sparkle city for lunch. Should be at the trail around 3.