[DHanamal]

Well it's only about a month away before I should be in Boulder attending CU. Anybody wanna show me around? I've got a truck so I'll be glad to give rides. :

I'll also probably join the CU Cycling Team. What do I need to know about how this is done? I'm a Expert 19-24 DH & 4X racer, and I've got about 4 years experience, although I've had some pretty poor results lately. Hopefully I can get my act together and put down some real race runs in collegiate.

 

[EVILTWIN]

3085 Bluff St.

 

[WhiteRavenKS]

there will be sidewalk chalk and fliers all over the place when it comes time to join up the cu cycling team. when i can, im always up to catch up with new folks and get in some riding!

 

[neversummersnow]

CU Cycling needs girls, preferably tight assed blonde ones from Sweden. If you don't fit this profile, you're of no use to us.

Seriously, www.cucycling.com all info will be there.

 

[DHanamal]

Sorry, can't help ya with the Swedish chicks, but I do have a few more Q's.

How many races a year does CU participate in (I assume during Sept and Oct)?

I found a organization meeting is scheduled for Aug 31st, should I show up there to get with the team?

 

[neversummersnow]

Show up August 31st, the following weekend is the Keystone MCS race, DO IT!

Races (my guess)

Beaver "Gnar" Meadow-Weirdest damn DH race you'll do
Durango-Fast and old school
Gunnison-Fun with a 30 second sprint to end it
Angelfire-Final Descent-the Gnarler of all NCCA races...this is tentative as a NCCA race but it'll be a stage race if it goes down.

Nationals-Prove you're one of the top 4 in DH and 4x/DS and you're going to Seven Springs PA for some fun in the rain.

DH team is shaping up to be 4 semi pros, a few expert and sport riders. One woman pro rider and one woman expert rider. We really do need to recruit some attractive girls from the snowboard club to go ride a bike down a hilll for us. Our XC team is going to be STRONG so we'll make a solid run at nats.

 

[DHanamal]

One of the top 4 on the entire team or in your division? Even if I'm not I'll probably go to 7 Springs since my parents live about 1.5 hrs away and support the crew.

 

[scratch]

any links for those collegiate races available?

i'm trying to start a biking crew here at TCU, and i believe your races are the closest dh races available for us.

 

[TheInedibleHulk]

Scratch, the cycling clubs that host the races are responsible for posting the info online, and it usually doesnt happen until the last minute. As far as starting a club, I would start by talking to your club sports office/ director.

Anamal, I am one of the 4 semi pro's that jeff was talking about, and while I would also be happier if you were a swedish chick, welcome to the team. I'm from b-more, are you gonna be at the wisp race next weekend? If you are look for the guy on the blue V10 wearing the dorky TLD captain america uniform, my name's phil and I can tell you whatever you want to know about boulder, CU, or the team.

 

[DHanamal]

Sounds good I'll try to make that Wisp race next weekend. You probably know Morgan since you're from the baltimore area, I've raced with him quite a bit in the past couple years. I ride a Specialized SX and 04 Iron Horse SGS DH Team. The name's Jon Stecko.

 

[Bikerpunk241]

Starting to look like I'm comming back this year.....

Show up August 31st, the following weekend is the Keystone MCS race, DO IT!

Races (my guess)

Beaver "Gnar" Meadow-Weirdest damn DH race you'll do
Durango-Fast and old school
Gunnison-Fun with a 30 second sprint to end it
Angelfire-Final Descent-the Gnarler of all NCCA races...this is tentative as a NCCA race but it'll be a stage race if it goes down.

Nationals-Prove you're one of the top 4 in DH and 4x/DS and you're going to Seven Springs PA for some fun in the rain.

DH team is shaping up to be 4 semi pros, a few expert and sport riders. One woman pro rider and one woman expert rider. We really do need to recruit some attractive girls from the snowboard club to go ride a bike down a hilll for us. Our XC team is going to be STRONG so we'll make a solid run at nats.

 

[TheInedibleHulk]

Jon that wisp race is the second weekend in august, not this weekend. Plattekill is this weekend, I got them mixed up. I will be at plattekill also.

Howse, whats the deal? No vegging out in some tropical locale?

 

[DHanamal]

Well I didn't realize that I have a transfer student orientation session on the 15th, so there's no way I'll make the Wisp race. I'm probably going to Snowshoe one last time this weekend.

I've got a place at Bear Creek Apts, the student housing on campus was completely full. It's a pretty nice place, but I don't think it's a good idea to put dirty bikes in my room. Is there a good self storage place near the campus, or does the CU cycling team have any storage?

See ya at Boulder.

 

[neversummersnow]

The bikes are going into your appt, unless you want to pay me 5 dollars a week.

 

[Bikerpunk241]

I'm in the process of moving out of Bear Creek right now. All my bikes live in my room. Heck, my CA even said I could put hooks in the ceiling and hang my dirt bike in my room Just make sure you vacuum a lot.


DH!

Well I didn't realize that I have a transfer student orientation session on the 15th, so there's no way I'll make the Wisp race. I'm probably going to Snowshoe one last time this weekend.

I've got a place at Bear Creek Apts, the student housing on campus was completely full. It's a pretty nice place, but I don't think it's a good idea to put dirty bikes in my room. Is there a good self storage place near the campus, or does the CU cycling team have any storage?

See ya at Boulder.

 

[Full Trucker]

any links for those collegiate races available?

I don't know about the other races, but Final Descent info can be found at http://www.cyclecyndicate.com/events/findescent/index.html when they're posted (nothing there yet, just the dates). Even if this race DOESN'T get a Collegiate designation, you should go anyways. Best dang DH riding in the CO/NM/WY/TX are for sure.

 

[DHanamal]

I'm in the process of moving out of Bear Creek right now. All my bikes live in my room. Heck, my CA even said I could put hooks in the ceiling and hang my dirt bike in my room Just make sure you vacuum a lot.


DH!

Good to know. Are you leaving CU or just moving to another apartment/home?

 

[Lightninleana]

Hey CU Good Luck this year! I'm sure you guys will tear it up. Say hi to my FLC buddies, but I know you guys will kill it for sure. Sorry to hear you have no tall blondes on your team... thats a shame. But you should keep working on that as it will interest guys from outside of cycling to become involved.
Cheers,
LG

 

[DHanamal]

Hey CU Good Luck this year! I'm sure you guys will tear it up. Say hi to my FLC buddies, but I know you guys will kill it for sure. Sorry to hear you have no tall blondes on your team... thats a shame. But you should keep working on that as it will interest guys from outside of cycling to become involved.
Cheers,
LG

Are you not returning to FLC this fall?

 

[Bikerpunk241]

Looks like I'm returning to CU, just moved home for a short spurt, then a new place, looking like table mesa now.

 

[The Lazian]

So, I just recently found out that I'll be coming to boulder in the fall rather than the spring. Man, I'm psyched to race some collegiate. Jeff, Phil, and House I need the DL so you guys should drop me a line.

 

[TheInedibleHulk]

Wow we're going to have probably the best collegiate downhill team ever. The first meeting is usually the second week of class. We're gonna have to get more organized than usual this year. Anybody can do any regional race and the more the merrier. Only four people in each category get to go to nationals. You've got to make it to two regionals to go to nats. That's really all there is to know.

 

[Beast]

Wow we're going to have probably the best collegiate downhill team ever.

Yep, good thing CSM is div II when we hit nats. Our team is definately expanding this year too (beyond well, me - haha) and we've got several xc riders lined up too. The collegiates are gonna be great again this year.

And TJ, it's good to hear that you'll be at CU racing in the fall!

 

[Pau11y]

Hey Beast, how/where do I get a hold of you to see about getting on in the bike club at CSM? I'm thinking I can do Vet class DH at say.... sport level (I'm old and slow..haha). Anyway, finally made it to town and would love to ride w/ some pple. LMK, thanx.

Pau11y

 

[neversummersnow]

Well I've taylored my damn season to this NCCA thing. Being hurt for 4 months early this year kinda forced that decision on me.

So who is going to cross dress for the next 4 months? TJ, D Camp, Howse, Buell, Hulk, me.

These are just the semi pros...

 

[TheInedibleHulk]

The roster as far as I know at this point is...

semis-
Phil Wheeler
Jeff Brines
Dave Camp
TJ Sharp
Mike Howse
Mike Buell

experts-
Wylie Robinson
Chris Mari
Jon Stecko

Girls-
??????????

Thats all the semi's and experts, 6 semi pros. Some kid named Colin I met at the fix said he used to race semi and was going to come out this year, we'll see. If we could show up to all the regionals with 7 or 8 dh racers that would be a strong statement against FLC, who has always shwoed up with alot more racers than us. We've always been there at top, but never had the depth that they do. Side note- CU's own Nick Ranno was just selected for the U23 world championships.

 

[DHanamal]

I'm here. YAY.

Rode at Gunbarrel then the Fix today. Anybody wanna ride, call, IM, or email.
Also can't do any DH yet, my SGS DH is at The Fix, hopefully next weekend, Keystone.

jonathan.stecko@colorado.edu
724.825.6501
DHjstko

 

[WhiteRavenKS]

oh emm geez, ive got a fever...

and the only prescription seems to be racing?! god i havent raced in a couple of years. can i be like the beginner with a nice bike class rider for CU?

 

[neversummersnow]

Kevin, you are racing with us. You'll do just fine. There is "A" "B" and "C" class. You could race either "A" or "B"