So is there really a National there? Where/when/who's going?
Fontanarama
- Thread starter Eigil
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Yes, first weekend of May.
I will be there most likely racing Jr. Ex 16-under
I will be there most likely racing Jr. Ex 16-under
the rumors are true. the flyer in the mail touts it as "mountain biking's urban assault" 
seriously, though, i've heard that the dh course will be pretty technical. i'm not so sure about how the 4X has shaped up, though. since a lot of the pros will be over in spain for worlds, this might be my best shot at a decent finish for the season.
i know lots of people going, and i think you can pretty much count the locals in.
seriously, though, i've heard that the dh course will be pretty technical. i'm not so sure about how the 4X has shaped up, though. since a lot of the pros will be over in spain for worlds, this might be my best shot at a decent finish for the season.
i know lots of people going, and i think you can pretty much count the locals in.
Hahaha.MadDHer said:
I haven't been to Fontana in forever. It was my last DH race, I'm sure Alf remembers that one.
its out in bum fyck egypt thats why...THEDUDE said:
I'll be there on Friday, possibly Thursday. Either way, I'll be drunk enough to forget I'm in Fontana. If anyone needs a place to stay, I have a floor and/or a bed...in Pomona
Oh, by the way Eigil, you owe me royalties (in the form of mildly alcoholic beverages) for the use of the term "Fontanarama". I'll PM you my mailing address.
I'll pay you in person, ala 21 years old.amateur said:
Any info on the parking situation around the park? I assume the dirt area where we normally park/camp out will probably be taken up by the "expo" or as pit area.
Eigil, nice sig. I like it.
Eigil, nice sig. I like it.
i think you're right...where we normally park will be tech/expo, though the grassy area toward the back (near the normal dh finish) may be available. across the street, down the street....anywhere you can fit a car?!
i'm going to get out to the venue super early thursday anyway for practice, so hopefully i'll score a good spot
i'm going to get out to the venue super early thursday anyway for practice, so hopefully i'll score a good spot
I'm heading down to LA in 5hrs. Although, I may get there by friday.
My backyard. Just sleep in your car/truck/tent. Fontana is a nice area, no one is going to hassle you if you can in a strip mall parking lotBicyclist said:
For Bicyclist:
The brochure that got mailed out (and I'm quoting here):
"Self-contained RV parking will be allowed on-site for free. Absolutely NO TENT CAMPING will be allowed."
As for the parking lot across the street...???
The brochure that got mailed out (and I'm quoting here):
"Self-contained RV parking will be allowed on-site for free. Absolutely NO TENT CAMPING will be allowed."
As for the parking lot across the street...???
Got a pickup?stephanie said:
Park your truck in the RV section, setup your tent, then drop your tent in the bed and BOOM! Instant RV!
Bulletproof tents are recomended!
I've heard from a few people who have been practicing the course today...here's some scoop...
the expert/pro dh course goes off the front of the hill (as usual).
lots of rocks
initial impression: "sick" and "wish there were more fontucky races with this kind of course"
rock double at the bottom
bottom rock garden (one before you pedal the wall) is in
not sure about the rest of the wall yet
the expert/pro dh course goes off the front of the hill (as usual).
lots of rocks
initial impression: "sick" and "wish there were more fontucky races with this kind of course"
rock double at the bottom
bottom rock garden (one before you pedal the wall) is in
not sure about the rest of the wall yet
Im heading down tonight after work around 7 from SB. If anyone needs a ride from the area, give me a call at (951)265-6393. I have enough room for one more bike, and wouldnt mind sharing some gas money. My parents live in Murrieta (where I am staying) but I would be willing to drop people off along the way.
I went to the course on Sunday, it looked as if the bottm section after the wall had been groomed.....which means it's possible the wall might be run. Hopefully someone can confim all this soon.stephanie said:
I won't be going out there till Sat. maybe fri afternoon.
my sources seemed to indicate that beginner/sport was on the front of the hill as well.
Orven hopes the wall will still be used for the hell of it.
I prerode the XC course yesterday, and in my travels I saw the finish line for the DH in the normal spot.....indicating the wall is a go 
There is a sport/beg course that if you have raced at fontana u have raced this course, the expert/pro course is pretty cool with that rock waterfall and some steep rock sections. the 4x is flat and sandy w/ a few jumps, but there are some good burms. The wall is part of the course
yea stay home. we could use more parking spaces.
I'll be there Sunday around 3.
I'll be there Sunday around 3.
It's a completely new course that is technical and fast, the wall is still part of the course. I guess you don't pedal much in your riding, because everybody has to ride it. So far the organization has been above par and very efficient.Bicyclist said:
dittoBicyclist said:
just shut up, its a sick course thats pretty technical, and everything is very organized. the 4x qualifying and race started right on time. and I have never seen that before, parking is easy, and the pits are set up nice. I cant wait till tomorrowBicyclist said:
yet no pics
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