any vids or anything yet? and i remember last time i was there i seen some dirt jumps though the woods. well they be able to hit during or after the race?
Clemson Freeride's Annual Downhill Race: April 4th, 2009
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I am sure this has been asked before but I am a race noob. How do you determine what class to enter in to. I have DH'ed on 8 diff occassions including Snoeshoe, Sugar, Clemson, and 26West. Other than that I am all XC riding. I have the rig to do this no problem but wonder where I should place myself in the catagories? Is there a rule of thumb?
Also will there be time for practice runs before and if so how long, with there be riding afterwards?
Thanks guys!
Also will there be time for practice runs before and if so how long, with there be riding afterwards?
Thanks guys!
sport, or the level above beginner which ever they provide.
Thanks Ridiculous. How about practice runs?
get there early or come a day earlier. I believe the flyer says 730 am registration start.
Practice is from sunrise till 12ish day of race. Also any days leading up to the race.
The race course is still under construction in certain parts so please be mindful when riding down the first time.
Zac
The race course is still under construction in certain parts so please be mindful when riding down the first time.
Zac
You guys gonna have a geriatric class? 40+ maybe?
Thank you sir.
We try not to do age classes because then it leaves the different fields larger. That way we dont have everyone in the beg. 30+ on the podium because there are only 3 of them to begin with.
Plus this race isn't about racing its about have fun on your bike.
who's going to bring your step-ladder to the top so you can get up on your bike?
If beds have feelings, that one is terrified.
Still gonna have the Chainless race? I'm actually really interrested to see how that would turn out.
You said you wanted a hot fox waiting on you at the finish line..
zipties? what would you use zipties for?
Well it looks like i have to take the CPC test for school on the 4th so the date change has counted me out as well...Not too happy i was really looking forward to this one 
Can we race only the chainless race?
Well the chainless run is included in the race entry fee. So yes, but you would still have to pay the full entry fee.
Hey hardtailpride, check your PM's
Couple questions guys. I have a 2.5 year old. Would this event be cool for him to come to? Are there going to be a few vendors there? Is there any footage of the new course?
from my experience over the past 2 years, this race is very kid friendly. you just might want to make sure you have someone there to watch the yungin' while you're racing.
Oh yeah, Grandpa is coming as well as a spectator.
just cover the kids eyes when we start taking off clothes and hitting jumps.
so whats this track like? do you think its possible on a 4" xc bike?
Minus one big set down jump definately. Just be smooth on that and an aggressive xc bike is best for this course. It really is just a long slalom course.
so the step down is to rough for a hardtail?
no it will be fine on a hardtail.
The landing is long and built onto a natural down slope, you're also going about 25+ mph when you hit it so the landing should be smooth on a HT.
25+ mph 
I have see a pic or video of this sucker. It is scaring the crap out of a couple of my friends and honestly myself. lol
Can't wait to check it out in person.
I have see a pic or video of this sucker. It is scaring the crap out of a couple of my friends and honestly myself. lolCan't wait to check it out in person.
Zac, don't watch this.
Disclaimer: We have since removed the lip on the lander, thereby eliminating the possibility of a nose case
yay can't wait. 
we're either going to table that or make it so you can short it without serious consequence. The bridge will also be removed or replaced to reduce the sketch factor.
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this video also shows plenty of people clearing it, with a couple exceptions.
this video also shows plenty of people clearing it, with a couple exceptions.
What line are you guys going use with that new double you put in? Are you going to close off the old run into the wallride and deck the rest of the double? That thing is wicked fun though and makes that step down look easy good job guys
So i just want to get this straight since I am an old man and will have to be at work at 9am the next day. This will be routes around all the big gaps and jumps, am I right in my understanding of this? Thanks.
yup, you will be fine.
What if....someone were to go around a large jump, but use the excuse "I slipped a pedal" or "I didn't even see it there." Would there be any way to avoid being clowned by the rif raf spectators??
everything will generally be tabled....but if you and your tricked out sunday insist, I supposed you could act as if something went wrong...
if you "miss" that jump ob1 im goin punch you right in the overys nuff said. hahhahaa