Massanutten race
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Did you crash up there at the top of the map? 
Fireball, like I said, I promise, there is more to the course than that one Rock Garden!
Fireball, like I said, I promise, there is more to the course than that one Rock Garden!
I rode the course this past Sunday, a bit washed out in spots, and somewhat muddy. But not bad at all. Compared to the 'Shoe, its a joke. Just like was previously mentioned, only thing you gotta watch is your speed in the last rock garden. Just put the hammer down hold on.
Any one know where is DH end point on this map? Trying to figure out where to stay and want to be somewhat close to where the riding will be as I hear the "resorts" are spread pretty far apart.
its near the bottom of lift 5...the one on the left
There is a great indoor water park. I am going to take my son to hang and check out the park.
Last year was my first race at mass it was very cool I loved the course. I will be back this for sure.
Call Mass. and tell them you are racing they will give you a discounted price. I think it was like $65 last year. It is usually in the H3 and H4 hotels. Which are right across the street from the course.Any one know where is DH end point on this map? Trying to figure out where to stay and want to be somewhat close to where the riding will be as I hear the "resorts" are spread pretty far apart.
That is SO my favorite part of any of those pics!
I won't make it yet again this year 
. 20 stitches in my lower leg from a nasty crash yesterday that tore thru muscle all the way down to the bone.
. 20 stitches in my lower leg from a nasty crash yesterday that tore thru muscle all the way down to the bone.
Lets see some picks. tell us how it went down. Shin gaurds wont cover it? We all know one can ride well in pain. We marry so we have a back up for the morgage, rent, ins, etc. Gary Fisher said " all work and no playy is no fun at all". Its all over in four minutes. They dont call it Massivenuthen for nutn.
Come have a good time. Drink some beer and hound some riders. You could cheer too! If you got pom-poms and a vigina.
Come have a good time. Drink some beer and hound some riders. You could cheer too! If you got pom-poms and a vigina.
Damn, sorry to here that. We'll tip a beer in your honor.I won't make it yet again this year
Heal well.
Mate, it's not that rocky. There's a small rock garden at the top and a small one at the bottom. If you have it lined up properly you can pin it through these. In between the course is superfast classic singletrack. Overall, the course is below the technical level of a modern world class DH race course but is still fun. More of a Super D-esque course or beginner/sport DH race course I think. It is one of the few races around where an AM bike could be competitive with a DH rig, which is cool I suppose because it can therefore bring in new people to the sport. In any case definitely do what you can to avoid the flats in upper and lower rock gardens.
OK stiff, you are right, its not THAT rocky, but there are a few rocks on it 
And yeah, its not a world class DH course, because then NO ONE around here would be able to ride it! And it definantly does not need a full on DH bike, in fact, I think the guy who won last year did it on a Gary Fisher Cake
And yeah, its not a world class DH course, because then NO ONE around here would be able to ride it! And it definantly does not need a full on DH bike, in fact, I think the guy who won last year did it on a Gary Fisher Cake
That makes me feel better...... Sooo, I guess closer to the time can we get a massanutten roll call thread? I'm looking forward to meeting some monkeys. You guys (in the multi-gendered sense of the word) need to come ride Brush mountain down here in blacksburg. Shuttles galore!!
Also, has anyone else heard about a race in Damascus, VA?
See you all may 12th!
Also, has anyone else heard about a race in Damascus, VA?
See you all may 12th!
I was pondering coming down to the burg next week for dragons back but I would rather partake in a little shuttle action. Wintergreen opens Loggers Alley next week. 15$ takes you to the top as many times as you can stand it.
when/how should one register ?
OK stiff, you are right, its not THAT rocky, but there are a few rocks on it
And yeah, its not a world class DH course, because then NO ONE around here would be able to ride it! And it definantly does not need a full on DH bike, in fact, I think the guy who won last year did it on a Gary Fisher Cake
Actually wasn't it a world cup race in 1997(yes I know nothing compariable to today's courses)? I've tried to look for a video of it but have not come across anything. And I'll be there racing expert senior with a couple others from PA, first time mass race.
i seen in an earlier post someone said that you can stay at the resort cheap if you tell them you are racing..are most of you staying in the hotel or just camping...
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I tried to call today to check on the price of rooms but could not reach any one. I will let everybody know when I find something out
I tried to call today to check on the price of rooms but could not reach any one. I will let everybody know when I find something out
yeah let us know
Last year we were allowed to campout on the slopes right at the base of the course. Since it's way up on the slope things were pretty primitive unless you felt like driving. I definitely plan on camping again.
$60.00 for racers for one night. It's 64 and change with tax.
is that from last year or did you talk to them recently?
Give them a day or 2 and call them back. Probably out of the office or something today.
Just today.
Good to hear. somebody in the south forum posted that they were not going to rent the hotel rooms out this year. Something about some knuckle head going off roading during a drunken BBQ
...And it all started with a very low keyed comment of....
"Wanna bet?"
"Wanna bet?"
I just found out a really close friend of mine's parents own a place up at massanutten. Negotiations for usage will begin this afternoon around 12:15. If she's game we could cram a bunch of people up in there.
results pending.......
soon after that, I'll be registering for my first race evar!!! horray beginner class....
results pending.......
soon after that, I'll be registering for my first race evar!!! horray beginner class....
I have no clue what you are talking about -Good to hear. somebody in the south forum posted that they were not going to rent the hotel rooms out this year. Something about some knuckle head going off roading during a drunken BBQ
I believe the correct legal term is, "Plausible deniability".
DAMN those words!!!!!...And it all started with a very low keyed comment of....
"Wanna bet?"
what the heck sk6? i called yesterday as well and was told that they're not opening the resort to riders this year because of demand. spoke with the "bob" dude who's voice is on the answering machine. i guess i'll call back.
oh yeah, i have some pics from last year that were taken at the top rock garden.
oh yeah, i have some pics from last year that were taken at the top rock garden.
ok..update. i just called back and spoke with bob at the hotel. he says that he has no rooms or specials for the race/racers but that they were renting the condos. i spoke with the reservation lady over there and they have a 2 night minimum on a 1 bedroom that sleeps six for $75 per night. she said that they've changed their timeshare rules and that the hotel IS NOT open this year, only the condos.
You have to love that place!!!! Its been over 3 years sence I last raced there and am so glad I'm going this year. Love the upper rock section, so fast!!!!!
Found some condos for rent on www.vrbo.com
Check it out here: http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/virginia#4625
Check it out here: http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/virginia#4625
Ralphie, if you are gonna quote it, quote it right! It was "<beer opening> I betcha' can't"...And it all started with a very low keyed comment of....
"Wanna bet?"
Wild. I swear it is. I called yesterday and set it up. I'm going to call to double check, but they're sending me a confirmation. Hell, I'll call now.