[rocklobster]

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On Saturday September 7th, we will be starting a new event at Windrock that will serve as an introduction for many new riders and even some veterans to the endless possibilities at Windrock. It will begin with a multi stage enduro, with an undisclosed course (but I can say that it will incorporate the current Windrock XC Trails). Followed by an old school on the grass flat turn style dual slalom race, on a course that will allow riders of ALL skill levels to ride and enjoy. The biggest challenge on the course will be to finish a run without a huge grin on your face. Racing will continue on this into the evening. Sunday the 8th, we will be a DH race from the top of the mountain, with practice limited to one day.
Now heres the catch, als will be awarded in classes for individual events, but no prizes.
Prizes will be awarded to the riders with the highest points for all races per class (trust me there will be some wicked prizes!)

The classes are as follows-
Pro/open
Am
Masters
Jr.
One Bike Wonder (uses one bike for all events and will recieve the best prizes and be crowned as the king of windrock)

Camping, sponsors/prizes, preregistration info, and other details to follow.

 

[HoeJaley]

Sweet!

 

[LOOnatic]

Insanity!!!

 

[jackalope]

This seems appropriate -

Fvcking awesome news Alex!

 

[rocklobster]

Lets try and spread the word to the non DH crowd as well, since every course will be all mountain bike ridable and not just the typical DH Gnar-bar. There will be a legit flyer coming out on the same level as the previous one, and I will be getting shirts made, with proofs available once pre-registration is up and you can pre-order to make sure you get your size.

 

[bizutch]

Followed by an old school on the grass flat turn style dual slalom race...

Did someone sy grass flat turns? Panaracer...fire up the molds!!!!

 

[Carraig042]

Woohoo! cant wait!

-Brett

 

[rocklobster]

*legit Flyer, Pre-registration open. More info to follow

 

[rocklobster]

Masters- 50 plus
Junior- 18 and under

 

[jackalope]

Alex,

Given how many buckets of Bojangles chicken and bottles of sh!tty bourbon I've consumed over the last 42 years, can I qualify for the Masters cat? I will lose to Clealan anyway.

 

[rocklobster]

sounds good, 40+, i will change it on the registration

 

[jackalope]

Oh I was kidding, and it really doesn't matter to me - suckful rider is suckful. I was just looking for a way to handicap my poor lifestyle choices.

 

[andym]

In the one bike class, can any changes be made between races? Mainly changing to some heavy duty wheels for DH?

 

[rocklobster]

I was felling weird about the 50+ anyways, i like the 40+ much better.
Tires and wheels can be swapped out, anything else will not be allowed. It starts to detract from the do it all-ness of the category.

 

[bizutch]

I was felling weird about the 50+ anyways, i like the 40+ much better.
Tires and wheels can be swapped out, anything else will not be allowed. It starts to detract from the do it all-ness of the category.

I R FOUR T. YURP!

 

[rocklobster]

Something to keep in mind, all pre-registered riders will be receiving customized number plates with their names on them.

 

[mattmatt86]

What is the camping situation for the race? Per night? Discount for registered races? Fo Free?

 

[chillindrdude]

I was felling weird about the 50+ anyways, i like the 40+ much better.
Tires and wheels can be swapped out, anything else will not be allowed. It starts to detract from the do it all-ness of the category.

Oh boo. Was hoping for no swaps allowed.

 

[rocklobster]

camping is included in the entry fee for sat night, only at the new site, so basic camping with porta johns, you would need to go up to the main campground for showers and indoor plumbing.

 

[mbrennan]

Oh boo. Was hoping for no swaps allowed.

...Q4t...

 

[brokeONE]

Is all juniors in one age group/ class?

 

[rocklobster]

yes, however the juniors who are competitive with the open class will be urged to race in that category.

 

[bizutch]

yes, however the juniors who are competitive with the open class will be urged to race in that category.

Urged? As in...sprayed with Pabst if they dare sandbag?

 

[brokeONE]

He's only 12 so I don't think he'll need to race above jr.

 

[rocklobster]

Theres no telling, I've seen some damn fast young juniors who would give the Am class a run for their money.

 

[brokeONE]

Urged? As in...sprayed with Pabst if they dare sandbag?

Can everyone get sprayed with Pabst?

 

[Bikermaniac101]

Can everyone get sprayed with Pabst?

BYOVB - Bring Your Own Victory Beer - If you bring it we will spray ya with it, PBR shouldn't be wasted in such great quantities. The ratio though is a little odd, for every 1 beer that you get sprayed with, I will drink 2 said PBR's....

 

[profro]

Why are ya'll wasting beer by spraying it?

 

[rocklobster]

Online registration will be closing on 8/16 on bikereg.com. Please remember that all pre-registered will be getting custom event number plates with their names on them, and that event t-shirts will not be for sale day-of. Also, since we will be trying to accomplish a lot in a short period of time, registration will not stay open once we start shuttling riders up the hill to start the enduro, so please pre-register to make sure we get everyone signed up and dont leave anyone out.

https://www.bikereg.com/NET/19533/King-of-the-Rock--Windrock-Omnium-Oliver-Springs-TN

 

[rex diablo]

This sounds awesome, but I'm playing a gig in Raleigh that weekend. Its a big 3 day thing though, so if I can get our time slot on the first day, I'm down! If I pre-reg and can't get out ya'll mailing out shirts? And prizes for DFL, because if I'm there that **** is locked up!

 

[rocklobster]

yeah man, i could mail it to you, or if you have any buddies from your area heading this way they could grab it.

 

[waterdogs]

On Pinkbike and submitted to the staff for review, hopefully for front page news.

http://www.pinkbike.com/u/gojammedia/blog/Save-the-Date-Windrock-Omnium-Sept-7-8.html

 

[rocklobster]

Awesome man! I cant overstate the importance of getting pre-registered in order to make things go smoother on race day!

 

[rocklobster]

Preregistration on Bikereg.com will be closing this friday, the 16th. Just a heads up.

 

[drkenan]

Damn I REALLY hate that I'm gonna miss this due to being at Whistler. Seriously....it sounds like a ridiculous amount of fun.

 

[Jeremy R]

Damn I REALLY hate that I'm gonna miss this due to being at Whistler.

I am trying real hard to feel sorry for you here.....but I am just not feeling it.

 

[drkenan]

I am trying real hard to feel sorry for you here.....but I am just not feeling it.

Ha ha - I am legitimately bummed that the 2 overlap. The 1 bike thing sounds like an awesome time - as burly as WR is, I'd be tempted to run my DH bike for the XC portion.

 

[waterdogs]

Promo for the weekend on the front page of Pinkbike! http://www.pinkbike.com

 

[rocklobster]

Jay, your the man!

 

[bizutch]

I am trying real hard to feel sorry for you here.....but I am just not feeling it.

Just wait....he has a much higher than average chance of being banned from Canada.