Collegiate Nats. . .
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Some kid named ben that helped build a UNR dh course today.
Apparently he's beat some names before.
He's the only one I know so my money's on him.
Apparently he's beat some names before.
He's the only one I know so my money's on him.
anybody got a link to info on the collegiat races, I havn't heard a whole lot about them
Some people who frequent Ridemonkey- TJ Sharp and David Camp both have a really legit shot at taking the DH. My other prediction would be Chris Heath.
I would be willing to bet that it will be those three on the podium in some order or another.
I would be willing to bet that it will be those three on the podium in some order or another.
Ford or Dave Camp
Where and when is this? Any links? Can Canadian schools enter?
nat'l champs.....angel fire this weekend, I can't wait
I didn't know Brian was still in college. soooo Ford, Buell, Camp
Mr. Buell is racing for FRCC, a div 2 school though. I would say he takes div 2. For Div 1, I would put Camp, Heath, and Sharp on the box....
Wow...nothing like Pro classers bumping down to pilfer trophies from broke college kids.
I'll put my money on the real college kids making a legit go of it...and it just so happens they're my teammates who fall into the "non-sandbagger" category...
Charlie Mooney and Mike Thomas...heh heh.
I'll put my money on the real college kids making a legit go of it...and it just so happens they're my teammates who fall into the "non-sandbagger" category...
Charlie Mooney and Mike Thomas...heh heh.
What's more real than using college loans to race pro?
My money is on DC or TJ.
My money is on DC or TJ.
Link to Collegiate Nat's info here
Not sure who all is going from the Colorado schools, but Buell is a good bet for sure - Like Alex said he's on a winning high and he loves riding Angel Fire. The Lazian took it last year at Seven Springs, and he's always a competitor when he keeps it on two wheels. Kid pins, period. Talked to a couple race crew guys last night and weather is cold, wet, and rainy right now, we'll see how the rest of the week turns out.
Not sure who all is going from the Colorado schools, but Buell is a good bet for sure - Like Alex said he's on a winning high and he loves riding Angel Fire. The Lazian took it last year at Seven Springs, and he's always a competitor when he keeps it on two wheels. Kid pins, period. Talked to a couple race crew guys last night and weather is cold, wet, and rainy right now, we'll see how the rest of the week turns out.
So they're Semi-Pro then?..."non-sandbagger" category...
bummed i cant make it out there, its crazy that other schools are paying for everyones plane tickets and stuff.
I hope there a a strong showing from the northeast guys, we had an awesome season with some real good competition going on.
I hope there a a strong showing from the northeast guys, we had an awesome season with some real good competition going on.
Dave all the way. That is if he doesn't break his bike or fork in half..
Im sticking with my boys Adam Morse and Kyle Hickey.
Morse is a balls out rider, and this course will probably be just that, balls to the wall, pedal as hard as possible.
And Hickey is another pinner, he got 10th last year with a crash. Hes taking my bike out there this year because his is too clapped, I offered for him to take mine so we'll see what he can do on a borrowed bike!
UVM all the way....
Morse is a balls out rider, and this course will probably be just that, balls to the wall, pedal as hard as possible.
And Hickey is another pinner, he got 10th last year with a crash. Hes taking my bike out there this year because his is too clapped, I offered for him to take mine so we'll see what he can do on a borrowed bike!
UVM all the way....
Our crew is headed down this Thursday. It's our debut at the mtb collegiate nats and we're stoked. Colorado School of Mines Cycling Team
On another note - we've reserved a large condo for the weekend (Thursday-Sat nights) and have 3 open beds. Does anyone need some cheap lodging? $15/night will get you access to a sweet condo that is really close to the lift. PM/email me by Wednesday morning if interested.
-- Brandon
On another note - we've reserved a large condo for the weekend (Thursday-Sat nights) and have 3 open beds. Does anyone need some cheap lodging? $15/night will get you access to a sweet condo that is really close to the lift. PM/email me by Wednesday morning if interested.
-- Brandon
I'll second that. I was pretty impressed when I heard who was going. Team keeps getting faster and faster. I wouldn't be that surprised to see more than one green and gold jersey on the podium.
Represent.
Damn....I don't know what I would have had to do to get my school to pay for a plane ticket. We couldn't even get them to pay our full entry fees. They paid half of the fee...I guess they really could spring for the whole 30 bucks.
Collegiate racing was a blast. Ultra-ghetto, all for the fun.
yeah exactly.So they're Semi-Pro then?
Collegiate MTB is that weird catch 22 situation. In any other sport, once you turn pro, even if you never make a dime at it...you are no longer eligible for collegiate events. Done forever.
MTB is the only thing I've seen where the winner every year has a pro card and the top 5-10 usually have a Pro card.
Sure a few semi-pro's are in there...but come on. Let's be honest.
How fair is it to be lined up against David K in a collegiate Finals???
I'm already stocking up on cheap beer just to survive that 16 hour drive. If we don't bring a keg, cold PBR 24 packs are 7.99 at Vons right now. GoodWill is blowing out costumes. We have a bunch of rental vans.
Soooo excited! Collegiate racing, for most of us, doesn't really matter a whole heck of a lot. It's a fun way to get back to what MTB racing should be: drinking beer with your friends and racing against rich kids going to expensive schools with full-on coaches.
See ya at the banquet!
Soooo excited! Collegiate racing, for most of us, doesn't really matter a whole heck of a lot. It's a fun way to get back to what MTB racing should be: drinking beer with your friends and racing against rich kids going to expensive schools with full-on coaches.
See ya at the banquet!
Except pros in mountain biking dont make any money. The ones that do certainly are not in college with the exception of maybe Jill a few years ago and Melissa Buhl.
Well, is he a legit, full time college student? If so, I'd say it's pretty fair. He has to maintain the same grades to not get booted out as the rest of the community. He has to attend classes and do his homework/papers just the same as anyone else. He just happens to be talented when it comes to bike riding as well.
Got to agree.
I'm rooting for Hickey to win.
What does that make me? I'm broke, race pro (I bought/paid for everything last season) and a "real" college student?
First, I find it hard to believe that David K would be sober long enough to even attend one class at a community college, let alone be declared "academically eligible" anywhere.
Second, are yall sleeping on Codding? Big mistake. Wet, dry - no matter. He didn't do too bad at the Chile Challenge last May. Check it here:
http://www.racemsc.com/results/main.php
Second, are yall sleeping on Codding? Big mistake. Wet, dry - no matter. He didn't do too bad at the Chile Challenge last May. Check it here:
http://www.racemsc.com/results/main.php