Clemson Freeride's Annual Downhill Race: April 4th, 2009
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Flyer update.
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Wil, You guys gonna have REAL timing at this event? Or the cellphone/stopwatch kinda crap. 
This may have been asked/answered previously but I'm too lazy to look through 6 pages to find it
This may have been asked/answered previously but I'm too lazy to look through 6 pages to find it
There will be REAL timing with REAL number. Be happy.Wil, You guys gonna have REAL timing at this event? Or the cellphone/stopwatch kinda crap.
This may have been asked/answered previously but I'm too lazy to look through 6 pages to find it
Any of you guys know of a cheap motel nearby?
So how wet are the Trails over there right now. If I remember right the Clemson DH trail is pertty bad after rain. Was hoping to get over that way Sunday to see what you guys changed up. May just go to Pais tomorrow so I don't mess the DH trail up in the mud before the race. Paris drains really well.
Let me know?
Cecil
Let me know?
Cecil
Clemson Motel, On rt. 93 Towards Central, SC.
I'm out. Changes at the hospital an now I have to work all weekend. Oh well...you guys have fun
Looking for some lodging Friday night- Is there anywhere to camp in the nearby forest? Or any convenient woods to set up a tent in?
It rained for about 4 days straight until last Saturday and we are supposed to get a little more rain during the middle of the week. The course drains fairly well and the dirt re-hardens fairly quick. The race-time conditions will really depend on how much rain we get this week.
The course is pretty much 100% hard-packed red clay, so there's no need for a real knobby tire. Anything that rolls fast will be fine.
ill be down there friday and saturday. prob wont race because im dirty poor 
ill prob just ride around and do turn bars.
ill prob just ride around and do turn bars.
There are several motels in Seneca on Hwy 123 just past the turn for the trails. You'll be able to find several places that are all around $50 for a night.
I'm still curious where the beginning and ending of the dh course will be?
I'm with you on that 06sxtrail. I am starting to get excited. I am wondering also if there are any other shots of the new trail features completed and being hit. 
Did rain last weekend hold you guys up much on trail building?
Did rain last weekend hold you guys up much on trail building?
is it cool if i come out thursday or friday to ride a couple of practice runs
Hey guys, hope you don't mind. I threw together an April wallpaper out of the shirt design I am giving guys for the race. Just figured I would post it up for those interested. http://www.reticentcomplicity.com/dirtbags/images/April.jpg
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should I take specialized sx 4'' travel or intense m3???
I appreciate this, but I'm asking about camping, not a motel. I really don't mind camping in the slightest.
There are many places close to camp on Lake Keowee which is just a few miles away
Definitely the sx. That's what I raced it on last year.
sx for sure, but bring the m3 if you aren't comfortable jumping on the SX.
Come on out, but things may still be a little soft on Thursday from the rain we are expected to get on Wednesday. If you come out on Friday, be careful riding because we will be taping the course and doing other miscellaneous work.
Everything has generally been finished for about a month, but it did put us behind painting the wall-ride. Should be nice and fresh for the race.
If you are familiar with our "downhill" course, the starting gate will be right before the wooden A-frame structure. The course this year will NOT have the long, flat pedal section. The finish line will be immediately after the creek gap.
Good advice. Camping isn't allowed in Issaqueena, but I'm pretty sure keowee-toxaway state park would have come cool camping spots for sure.
http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/park-finder/state-park/972/camping.aspx
We REQUIRE that everyone take at least one practice run. There will be someone stationed at the top signing off number plates. This being said, it would be favorable to show up some time before 12:30 to ensure that you get a run in.
Of course, but yes leashes are a good idea.
Well , gonna miss this one guys. stuck in Floridia for 10 days of springbreak darn.
We have had trouble trying to get a food vender to come, so everyone will want to remember to bring food with them.
we've called around to some local BBQ places to see if they want to bring a concession trailer out, but to no avail.
150+ hungry people in the middle of the woods with no competition sounds like a pretty good opportunity, but people around here don't even know what a mountain bike is, let alone a mountain bike race.
PM any clemson freerizzle people if anyone has any ploys.
150+ hungry people in the middle of the woods with no competition sounds like a pretty good opportunity, but people around here don't even know what a mountain bike is, let alone a mountain bike race.
PM any clemson freerizzle people if anyone has any ploys.
Also, sorry about not posting up any video or pictures of the course and the new additions as promised a while ago, but with the recent rains we haven't been able to ride it without trenching things up.
The dirt should be nice on Saturday.
The dirt should be nice on Saturday.
Fingers crossed.
Looks like a beautiful day! I just hope that this spring growth sucks up the water that dumped on us the past couple of days..
has anyone been out there today? i wonder if it has dried up
Yeah a bunch of us were out there all afternoon and everything has dried really well. It should be really nice and tacky tomorrow.
Good luck everyone sucks i can't make it
Great weather, great people, great racing. I had a blast.
Another well done DH race in the South East. Great job to all the Clemson guys, my hats off to you all. Also 104 entries was great to see at a South East race too. Just means the sport is growing again!!!!
Cecil
Cecil
