Clemson Freeride's Annual Downhill Race: April 4th, 2009

motomike · Apr 5, 2009

Hey guys thanks for putting on such a fun race! The track conditions were as good as you could wish for and everyone I saw had a blast.

manimal · Apr 5, 2009

bummed i missed it, looks like a fun time.

i think some of the top sport and beg racers might be leaking some sand

haromtnbiker · Apr 5, 2009

Thanks for putting on a good race! The course was a lot dryer than I had predicted, and the big tabletop was quite fun! My time gives me more motivation to hit the gym more- I can't keep up even if I don't flat on both my runs.

Murphy's Law · Apr 5, 2009

Man I'm so sad i had to miss this one guys but my stupid company had me taking classes on saturday mornings from 7-1. PLEASEEEEEEEEEE tell me you guys will have another DH race later on this summer.........

mtbman1127 · Apr 5, 2009

Murphy's Law said:
Man I'm so sad i had to miss this one guys but my stupid company had me taking classes on saturday mornings from 7-1. PLEASEEEEEEEEEE tell me you guys will have another DH race later on this summer.........

I hear you I was in a Certification test all mourning :disgust1:

Another race would be sweet! :busted:

drkenan · Apr 5, 2009

manimal said:
bummed i missed it, looks like a fun time.

i think some of the top sport and beg racers might be leaking some sand

Wish I would have made it too! Looks like you guys had an incredible turnout.

The top 2 Beginners would have been 1st and 3rd in Sport. Hhhhmmmm... :busted:

mtbman1127 · Apr 5, 2009

drkenan said:
Wish I would have made it too! Looks like you guys had an incredible turnout.

The top 2 Beginners would have been 1st and 3rd in Sport. Hhhhmmmm...

I don't know about the guy that got first in Beg but i know the guy that got 3rd and it was his first DH race ever so even though he was quick he had no idea what class to race in.

FCLinder · Apr 5, 2009

Lots of Pictures are up on 2Wheel Freaks site now along with a race report for those that didn't make it.

Links:
Photos
http://www.2wheelfreaks.com/photo
Race Report
http://www.2wheelfreaks.com/profiles/blogs/2009-clemson-dh-race

Thanks again for a great race!!!!

Cecil :cheers:

drkenan · Apr 5, 2009

mtbman1127 said:
I don't know about the guy that got first in Beg but i know the guy that got 3rd and it was his first DH race ever so even though he was quick he had no idea what class to race in.

Not to criticize - just sayin'. I didn't even make the race so I have no room to talk. :disgust1:

brado1 · Apr 5, 2009

wiL said:
I'll try to get the excel spreadsheet up for download soon with the full listing of both runs. A link for pictures will be coming up soon, so stay tuned for that. Pictures of 104+ riders take a while to upload...

Hey Wil, was there a pro photog out there yesterday? i got a bunch a pix, but certainly don't want to rob anyone from makin' a buck for their work.... i'll post my stuff up if you let me know...

had fun! beautiful day, always good seeing friends

I've posted most on my BLOG and on Clemson DH Race 2009@@AMEPARAM@@offsite=true&lang=en-us&page_show_url=%2Fphotos%2Fbrado1%2Fsets%2F72157616309567619%2Fshow%2F&page_show_back_url=%2Fphotos%2Fbrado1%2Fsets%2F72157616309567619%2F&set_id=72157616309567619&jump_to=@@AMEPARAM@@en-us@@AMEPARAM@@%2Fphotos%2Fbrado1%2Fsets%2F72157616309567619%2Fshow%2F&page_show_back_url=%2Fphotos%2Fbrado1%2Fsets%2F72157616309567619%2F&set_id=72157616309567619&jump_to=
I've got more, but i've got to find that memory card, it's somewhere in my car...

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herndon · Apr 5, 2009

I rarely ever post on here, but Holy Smokes what a Bar Hump. Good work Ethan, you were looking really fast besides that picture....But what an awesome picture.

Mr.Flannery · Apr 5, 2009

Hey guys...I got photos of probably 99% of the racers. I'm not really worried about selling the photos or anything, so I'm just making a flickr site where anyone can download the high res version. Like Wilson said, it might take a while to upload 100+ pics, so just bear with me....

The flickr sight should be www.flickr.com/clemson_freeride

Meanwhile, if you are interested, my flickr account is www.flickr.com/zsuggs :brows:

Jeremy R · Apr 5, 2009

Like I was not feeling bad enough about having to miss the Clemson DH race on Saturday, I then log on here and see that I missed the biggest, baddest...
most bowlegged, box armed bar hump in the history of planet earth. :clapping:

Ha, Congrats on the turnout guys! I'm glad that everything turned out well.
When the date was changed, I already had reservations for Charleston, and had to go there. I HATE missing Dh races.
So, to ease the pain, I ran the bridge run in Charleston with 40,000 other people who evidently have never heard of bicycles.
Pure pain.

brado1 · Apr 6, 2009

Running, that's just plain dumb :crazy:

you were missed Jeremy

Streamline · Apr 6, 2009

lol Jeremy R us Charlestonians

ran the other way and hit the burms hard

Hope you had a good time in our stomping grounds.

Streamline · Apr 6, 2009

wiL said:
yo Patrick,
thanks for the hookup on of all those T-shirts. They looked really good and everyone seemed to really like them. If we need anything designed in the future, I'll be sure to hit you up. We'll definitely recommend your work.

thanks,
Wil

Thanks Wil!

I have some left over T-shirts and will be posting a link to a buy it now on ebay this evening. If anyone is interested check back later. Also if I get at least 25 more I can place another order for them. If anyone else past the ebay auction wants some pm me and if I get enough I will let you know.

I had a great time Wil! You guys did a wonderful job of organizing the event. Can't wait till the next one!

btw. Here are some shots we took between runs.
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haromtnbiker · Apr 6, 2009

Just out of curiosity- is there any recorded distance dirt to dirt on this tabletop?

brado1 · Apr 6, 2009

haromtnbiker said:
Just out of curiosity- is there any recorded distance dirt to dirt on this tabletop?

Ryan cleared it on the first run...

FCLinder · Apr 6, 2009

I was told it was about 35ft.

FCLinder · Apr 6, 2009

Brado1 just added a lot of his shots from the race to the 2Wheelfreaks site. You can copy them from there.

Go to:
www.2wheelfreaks.com
Then to the Photo page to see them.

Thanks Bard!!!!

Cecil

shakedown · Apr 6, 2009

FCLinder said:
I was told it was about 35ft.

urban myth.

2 weeks ago I measured 26.7 ft dirt to dirt (yes i had a tape measurer in my pack from checking sag) before they shortened it for the race. so 20-25 @ most. looks alot bigger thou!

Mr.Flannery · Apr 6, 2009

Ok, so I forgot there was a limit on flickr if you dont have a pro account, so I just uploaded all the racer photos onto my flickr. ( www.flickr.com/zsuggs )

Directions to get the high res pictures are under each photo. Hope you guys enjoy them!

Right now I'm in the process of uploading other photos I took from the day.

mtb-sam · Apr 7, 2009

I just want to say thanks to all the people that put on this awesome race. I left with a big smile on my face! Does anybody happen to have any podium pictures?

Thanks
-Sam

ridiculous · Apr 7, 2009

Ive got some podium pictures and other in between racing pics ill post up when I get home.

mtb-sam · Apr 7, 2009

awesome! i got podium in sport and my buddy didnt have a camera to take pics..thanks!

DHPeteinSC · Apr 7, 2009

Streamline said:
Thanks Wil!

I have some left over T-shirts and will be posting a link to a buy it now on ebay this evening. If anyone is interested check back later. Also if I get at least 25 more I can place another order for them. If anyone else past the ebay auction wants some pm me and if I get enough I will let you know.

I had a great time Wil! You guys did a wonderful job of organizing the event. Can't wait till the next one!

btw. Here are some shots we took between runs.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37113233@N05/sets/72157616336360277/show/

Yo Patrick, Im a Charleston local and would like to get one of those shirts. Shoot me an email dhpeteinsc@gmail.com or post your ebay link. Thanks!!!

Streamline · Apr 7, 2009

DHPeteinSC Check your email.

Hey guys. I don't know where else I can post this but I have the ebay listings up for the remaining shirts. If I can get at least another 20 orders of S, Med, Lrg, Xlrg. I will get another batch made up. Please email me at patsdesign@gmail.com. If anyone knows of somewhere else to post this up let me know or copy and paste it over.

Thanks everyone. The selling of these shirts is what will make it possible to sponsor in the future!! Which I really hope to do.

Ebay links:

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mtbman1127 · Apr 7, 2009

Mr.Flannery said:
Ok, so I forgot there was a limit on flickr if you dont have a pro account, so I just uploaded all the racer photos onto my flickr. ( www.flickr.com/zsuggs )

Directions to get the high res pictures are under each photo. Hope you guys enjoy them!

Right now I'm in the process of uploading other photos I took from the day.

Your photo's are sick. You have some mad talent at that man!

ridiculous · Apr 7, 2009

the photo geniuses

friday fun

the crowd

kona

YOUTH

BEG

SPORT

PRO

CHAINLESS

BAR HUMP

more later
http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y24/jone00blaze/clemsonrfreeride/

DHPeteinSC · Apr 8, 2009

Did anyone get some video from the race?

Streamline · Apr 8, 2009

I did see a guy there with a nice vid rig. I was wondering the same. I had my helmet cam equip but just didn't pull it out. I was going to after the race but my legs were jello lol.

FloridaFish · Apr 8, 2009

I've got a helmet version of the trail and clips of people hitting most of the jumps. I'm working on putting something together with all the footage.

here's my favorite.

edit...... won't let me embed the video.... here's a link. Clemson Freeride - Downhill on Vimeo

racer661 · Apr 8, 2009

herndon said:
I rarely ever post on here, but Holy Smokes what a Bar Hump. Good work Ethan, you were looking really fast besides that picture....But what an awesome picture.

Thanks Chris, i gave that hump my all.... :happydance:

it was good to see you back out on your bike :weee:

ethan

jet · Apr 9, 2009

I have a really bad handlebar video of the course.
i'l try to get it up on here somehow.

Vimeo / 503 Service Unavailable

FloridaFish · Apr 12, 2009

Here's some more stuff edited together.

Clemson Freeride - Downhill Race on Vimeo

jshort531 · Apr 13, 2009

If anyone picked up a blue park tools pump let me know. It should have my name/ph # on it but might be a little faded. Thanks so much.
-Joey (843.384.9553)

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