hey I'm thinking of riding my first race at the southridge winter series. I have a IH sgs pro freeride and I'm going to race beginner class. Do you guys have any tips or suggestions that might help? Thanxs.
yeah i've been riding for two years so maybe i should start in sport. Whats the course like and whats are the big challenges... i was thinking of heading out there and riding around just to see what its like.BMXman said:not really...I think you picked the right place to start. The fee's are reasonable and the course doesn't have anything to hard. Also the southridge team is very organized and treats riders with respect. The only thing I would suggest: Only race beginner if you're a true beginner to riding. If you have been on you bike for a while and you know how to use it. I think you will find better competition in the sport group...D
I raced Fontana for the first time last month. It was a good time, the people are friendly and the conditions were excellent. I will be coming back for the next race. The course build was ok. There were some good rock lines and turn sections . The disappointments were that they have no built jumps. You can find some jump lines through the rocks, but it would cool if they would a throw a few artificial ones in here and there.DHSGS661 said:yeah i've been riding for two years so maybe i should start in sport. Whats the course like and whats are the big challenges... i was thinking of heading out there and riding around just to see what its like.
but don't waste yourself away riding up a whole bunch, stop after you know the course or you'll be too tired to race!amateur said:Jan 15/16
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Fontana isn't that challenging of a course, you'll do fine. Just make sure you take the little things with you like tubes, pump, der. cable. The little stuff that you need to race. Riding up rather than waiting for the shuttle is almost always faster and also provides a decent warm up.
Have fun
It's Fontucky, baby! No use fee, just ride. You will have to push up the hill because the gate is only unlocked on race days.darkstar said:is this course available to the public when there are not races scheduled? is there a fee for use?
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yeah im think im gunna be racing 15-18 sport. So i guess we'll be racing each other. Are u going to race january 15/16. I'm going to start with the january 31/febraury 1 race. Any one else racing the 15-18 Sport class?weman788 said:How old are you? What age group or catagory are you going to race in? 15 - 18 Sport is going to be pretty tough this year knowing that Am - Cup aint no more. I think that is what I'm racing in cause my first year racing I kinda sand bagged a little bit. I think you will regret it if you start in Beginner. I know I did!
i will be. never ridden fontana so this should be cool.DHSGS661 said:Any one else racing the 15-18 Sport class?
I think it would be a little wet this weekend, plus I'm heading to San Diego for New Years. Next weekend, 1/8/05, would work if anyone is up for it.downhillzeypher said:I'd be down for it this weekend if you want.
yeah, you only won the summer series by what, 100 points? but hey, look how famous you are now, everybody wants your autograph!weman788 said:my first year racing I kinda sand bagged a little bit. I think you will regret it if you start in Beginner. I know I did!
I'll c ya then! I heard this guy named Eagle or something is moving up to sport too, anyone?!Fonzie18 said:Maybe I will step it up to sport this year too, I was sand bagging last year.
how would i get the src membership? iom thinkin of goin to the last jan raceMy one tip would be to buy the SRC membership which is $10 off each race so its only $25 to race, you also get a #plate, Tshirt, and some odi grips, its foresure worth it.
You mean the day after? 'Cuz the weekend after is the first race. Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuhweman788 said:you can buy the membership any time during any races or practice. My brother just farted like 5 times in a row too. MMMmMM, I can taste it Is anyone up for Fontana the weekend after the dirt Jam contest?
Ya, I think I'm dropping from Pro to Sport this year just so I can race you Brian.weman788 said:Hey, konabiker. How old are you? Whats yo name? I wanna know my competitors :devil:
My name is Fonzie, I ride a Sledgehammer with shox and pegs, I take it off sweet jumps, I'm 15 and I'm fast.weman788 said:I wanna know my competitors :devil:
Don't listen to Alf. Race to win.Fonzie18 said:My name is Fonzie, I ride a Sledgehammer with shox and pegs, I take it off sweet jumps, I'm 15 and I'm fast.
Don't worry about your competition mang, just race to have fun..Cam ann I'm starting to sound like an old man.
Don't get all pissy because I called you out for sandbagging. WaaaaaahFonzie18"Eigel's Bitch" said:Maybe I will step it up to sport this year too, I was sand bagging last year.
Hahaha, si, just like San Juan.merrrrjig said:Sorry to say but fontana isnt the most safe place (across the street there are a lot of low riders, people with bandanas, and overall gangsters) we camped during one of the summer races and we heard gun shots and an ambulence.
merrrrjig said:Sorry to say but fontana isnt the most safe place (across the street there are a lot of low riders, people with bandanas, and overall gangsters) we camped during one of the summer races and we heard gun shots and an ambulence. I would check out ontario arond the airport or something. But you might be able to find a nicer place in a different part of fontana.
14, but im assuming i'll have to race in 15 because of the cut off date. I'm coming off of a compressed spine so im expecting to get owned.weman788 said:Hey, konabiker. How old are you? Whats yo name? I wanna know my competitors :devil: