[Beast]

For all the collegiate racers out there with no clue about what CU is doing for the DH. I know that it will be held on Saturday, October 14. It's up in Golden Gate State Park. Here's the lowdown on the course:

This trail has a few moderately technical sections (think the rocky section of Apex) with a lot of fireroad and smooth single track in between. I took pictures of only the main features, which were few and far between. There are two climbs on the course - the first of which is fairly easy to pedal up, the second however, eats all of your speed.

Bike wise - just about anything will do. I'd recommend something with about 5 inches of travel. The full on dh was way overkill. I think it's been renamed a "super-d", but I'm not 100% on that as we haven't seen a flyer yet.

Here are the pics:

Near the start




The most technical part of this trail, easily done


Uphill #1


These next two pictures show a fun section. You're really flying through here.




Uphill #2, Part 1


Uphill #2, Part 2




The only "drop" in the course - it's about 1 foot tall

 

[fireman]

Is it possible to shutte or will we be hiking?

 

[Beast]

Is it possible to shutte or will we be hiking?

Easily shuttleable - short hike to the start (50 yards), medium hike out (1/4 mile)

 

[$tinkle]

open to everyone?

 

[Beast]

open to everyone?

Open to everyone: http://www.boulderracing.com/ggb.asp

 

[BRIANBUELL]

B, should i try and steal Blakeslee's SX?

 

[Beast]

B, should i try and steal Blakeslee's SX?

yes, good call

 

[ecrider]

Can I go at that with a hardtail? It is an upgraded Specialized P2.

 

[Full Trucker]

Can I give 'er on my YZ? That throttle sure would make those two climbs a LOT easier!

 

[.thumper.]

For all the collegiate racers out there with no clue about what CU is doing for the DH. I know that it will be held on Saturday, October 14. It's up in Golden Gate State Park. Here's the lowdown on the course:

This trail has a few moderately technical sections (think the rocky section of Apex) with a lot of fireroad and smooth single track in between. I took pictures of only the main features, which were few and far between. There are two climbs on the course - the first of which is fairly easy to pedal up, the second however, eats all of your speed.

Bike wise - just about anything will do. I'd recommend something with about 5 inches of travel. The full on dh was way overkill. I think it's been renamed a "super-d", but I'm not 100% on that as we haven't seen a flyer yet.

Here are the pics:

Near the start




The most technical part of this trail, easily done


Uphill #1


These next two pictures show a fun section. You're really flying through here.




Uphill #2, Part 1


Uphill #2, Part 2




The only "drop" in the course - it's about 1 foot tall

The Super-D was super-bad-ass. Good times - glad I attended. Does anyone know if the results will be posted online somewhere? I didn't hang around once the rain / snow started to see all the results.

 

[Beast]

I imagine results will be up by tomorrow - they are needed to secure spots at collegiate nationals, so I think CU will make a priority of getting them up. I'll upload them to the front page of www.CSMCycling.com when they do.

 

[doc gravity]

I'll upload them to the front page of www.CSMCycling.com when they do.

Thanks, on behalf of the grom division. scott