[Full Trucker]

Seriously, if you've never been to Angel Fire you really should go. The place is SUPER FUN, the racing is competetive, the surroundings are beautiful. One of the World Cup rounds was held there last year, and the racing will take place on all the World Cup tracks, including the WC designed mountain cross course.

If you're driving from the West Coast out to the US Open, just leave a little early and hit this joint up on the way. People from Tejas and Arkansas already know what I'm talking about! And of course, there'll be a strong contingent of people from Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Utah racing, riding, and generally having a good time. Get on it!

 

[SkaredShtles]

If the racing was non-comptetitive, I might go.

 

[Full Trucker]

If the racing was non-comptetitive, I might go.

You should think about going anyways... for one single reason:

South Boundary.

 

[SkaredShtles]

You should think about going anyways... for one single reason:

South Boundary.

 

[Ascentrek]

You should think about going anyways... for one single reason:

South Boundary.

What is it? Can I do it and not race?

Yeah, I'm fast, but only if there's beer at the end will I truely win.

 

[COmtbiker12]

What is it? Can I do it and not race?

Yeah, I'm fast, but only if there's beer at the end will I truely win.

MojoWheels' trailer always has a keg at the races.

 

[AusRottenVirus]

I cant wait! So I heard a couple different things about the 4x track while at Darner's this weekend. Did they tear the World Cup track down? Or are they altering it slightly? Or is it the same?

-Chris

 

[Beast]

I cant wait! So I heard a couple different things about the 4x track while at Darner's this weekend. Did they tear the World Cup track down? Or are they altering it slightly? Or is it the same?

-Chris

It will be the world cup 4x course with the first straight modified, as well as the last jump.

 

[COmtbiker12]

It will be the world cup 4x course with the first straight modified, as well as the last jump.

Well I can tell you guys that after my first successful (or rather unsuccessful since I got knocked out after the first race) 4x experience is making me definitely want to give it a go down at Angelfire.

 

[Full Trucker]

South Boundary Trail Mountain Bike Trail

Come down and ride that bad boy, then stick around watch some racing and drink some beers!

 

[fortfun19]

I second this motion, I rode it for the first time last year for the final descent and I'm stoked to be able to ride it 3 times this year.

 

[AusRottenVirus]

It will be the world cup 4x course with the first straight modified, as well as the last jump.

Sweet. I hope they don't totally change the last jump, I really have put a ton of thought into hitting it the way it was at the World Cup. Thanks Beast.
-Chris

 

[Bikerpunk241]

I can't wait to pin that road gap too! Always gets the panic juices going......

 

[SkaredShtles]

South Boundary Trail Mountain Bike Trail

 

[ride_fast]

It will be the world cup 4x course with the first straight modified, as well as the last jump.

I hope they dont change that last straight. I remember they changed it for the worldcup so i think a lot more people could hit it now compared to last years MSC race.

 

[Mike Buell]

I hope they dont change that last straight. I remember they changed it for the worldcup so i think a lot more people could hit it now compared to last years MSC race.

That last straight during the MSC last year was absolutly teriffying, I had no thoughts about trying it the way it was, especially that early in the season, the concequences just didn't seem worth it to me, especially after watching Milan pack it on them.

 

[Mike Buell]

You should think about going anyways... for one single reason:

South Boundary.

22 mile DH eh

 

[Mike Buell]

MMMM pankake bunny sandwhich

 

[AusRottenVirus]

I hope they dont change that last straight. I remember they changed it for the worldcup so i think a lot more people could hit it now compared to last years MSC race.

I second that. Just as long as I get to follow you into it !

 

[Ascentrek]

Hmmmm..... road trip SS?

 

[funkendrenchman]

Does anyone know if Angelfire will open the lifts before the Chili?

 

[COmtbiker12]

Does anyone know if Angelfire will open the lifts before the Chili?

To my knowledge I've heard it'll be open at least one weekend before the race, but I'm not sure if it opens up any earlier than that.

 

[Full Trucker]

According to THIS THREAD RIGHT HERE Angel Fire will not be open for lift service until July 1st, with the exception being the Chili Challenge. Something about lift maintenance or some such...

 

[axlvid23]

So I thought I'd dig up this thread and ask how feasible it is to race both the 4X and DH...I know the schedule doesn't conflict but am I putting myself at a disadvantage at both by racing both? This year is my 4X debut and I guess I'm kinda worried about it.

 

[doc gravity]

My two little guys raced both last year, my first year will be this year. The schedule is favorable for practicing on friday, and the Saturday schedule isn't that bad. The way things are set up this year, there's only 2 hours of pracrtice on Saturday and no Sunday pre-reace practice. The boys did'nt seem to be tired out for the DH last year, it is a haul walking up that 4X course!! The shuttle during the race is the scariest part of the weekend. Scott

 

[Mike Buell]

I always race both 4x and DH, Its not to much, just keeps you buisy.
After a 4x practice I always feel faster on my DH bike too, it really helps me dile in my riding.

 

[BRIANBUELL]

For sure, doing both makes the weekend totally worth it. It also just mixes things up and if you don't hurt yourself doing one or another it deffinitly helps your riding.

 

[karpi]

why does it say Chile? hahah is there a place called Chile there? theres only one Chile for me...

Chilito lindoooo te amo