Doubt it. From what I've seen over the years, the bulk of the Northeast crew considers Massanutten just as big of a drive as we do. Don't know definitive numbers, but it always seems to be the East Coast pros and then folks from Maryland and down.
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Hmmm I wonder what Plattekill race is that same weekend... According to the UCI schedule the Plattekill Gravity Open is 5/21-22/2011
Don't know..but they must know something we don't.
Massanutten is a good time!
Massanutten is a good time!
The tags for this thread are epic.
The racing system at plattekill is pretty confusing. They have their own race series, GES stuff, the KHS gravity open (at least that's what it was called last season), the Eastern States cup, and I THINK there was a Pro GRT race there this past season too, right?
So, even though their Gravity Open is on the 22nd weekend that doesn't necessarily mean they don't have a race scheduled the weekend of massanutten. I think they opened the 2010 season with a race so maybe they're thinking of doing the same next year. Either way, stoked because an April 30th opening is earlier than usual. Sweet.
The racing system at plattekill is pretty confusing. They have their own race series, GES stuff, the KHS gravity open (at least that's what it was called last season), the Eastern States cup, and I THINK there was a Pro GRT race there this past season too, right?
So, even though their Gravity Open is on the 22nd weekend that doesn't necessarily mean they don't have a race scheduled the weekend of massanutten. I think they opened the 2010 season with a race so maybe they're thinking of doing the same next year. Either way, stoked because an April 30th opening is earlier than usual. Sweet.
It may be a race in the Series up that way.
Ih8 chimed in on my post a while back when we announced our date on
cyclingnews.
Downhill racing has not had a lot of conflicts over the years, but I do remember
folks racing in VA on Saturday & driving up to Platty for Sundays event 8-10
years ago.
I am sure someone will pull that off in 2011 if we end up racing on the same
weekend. Lets hope not so we all can ride and hang out together.
its not that confusing. edit: on second thought, maybe it is lol
all races they hold are part of their own series and the ESC (Eastern States Cup)
other races they hold - GES, ProGRT (yes they had a stop last year - I hope they get another one this year), etc - the results count for their own series and the ESC, as well as whatever other series is part of each particular event event.
Laz just likes to name each race. Like how the end of season race is always called "Last Chance for Glory" or something. I suspect that the "Gravity Open" is just another name for an event, but I could be wrong.
If anyone has better info than this please feel free to correct me.
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Hey Butch,
Lots of riders come down from above Maryland, Virginia is the Hub of the East
Coast. I have to say the geographical location alone is why we have 23 states and Canada racing.
I agree the spring races have great turnout compared to Fall.
Peace
I'm willing to bet that the 'gravity open' on May 22 will be part of the ProGRT. I don't think it would be listed on the UCI schedule otherwise. It'll be a UCI ranked event for the pros.
But back to Massanutten - I'm hoping to make 2011 my first year to go. Should be fun.
I'm inclined to agree, as it was called the "KHS Gravity Open" for the ProGRT last season.
lets not forget Allsports event timing handling the registration, timing, and points, and the individual Mountains work crews setting the course etc....... I'm pretty sure they account for 99% of the effort on a race weekend. lets give a little credit where it is due.
Oh back on Topic: Massanutten has billy goats wandering around the start gate -- thats worth the trip right there!
Just to clarify I enjoy the current course but I would like to see some new features and possibly some different sections for cat1/pro. I'm not hating on Massanutten but making it to that race is often challenge for me and improvements to the course would make it easier for me to justify going.
Get rid of the up hill after the first fire road. What's the fun in up hill racing?
Currently or five years ago?
Chop & I created the bench trail about 3 years ago to get rid of the
old stupid uphill. Are we on the same page. About 5% we veer left into singletrack
& then cross the access road into the longest single track with the infamous
barrel turns?
The old trail went upill onto the hiking trail and then went flat.
We bypassed all that with a new bench cut.
I understand the bench cut goes uphill a little bit, but we improved
the course over the original design.
Chop & I created the bench trail about 3 years ago to get rid of the
old stupid uphill. Are we on the same page. About 5% we veer left into singletrack
& then cross the access road into the longest single track with the infamous
barrel turns?
The old trail went upill onto the hiking trail and then went flat.
We bypassed all that with a new bench cut.
I understand the bench cut goes uphill a little bit, but we improved
the course over the original design.
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that few feet does hurt the most, Craig.
3-5 seconds of pedaling too much for you?
Yes Butch, and that's why I will go faster than you at the bird on my trail bike!3-5 seconds of pedaling too much for you?
I don't mind sprinting on flat ground, but seriously, through a single track uphill with rocks?
fyi,
Plattekill Bike Park announced the 2011 schedule at the Eastern States Cup Finals in October. It is tentative and there is a race scheduled for May 1 and a UCI inscribed race May 22nd.
There have been NO announcements regarding any series from Plattekill Bike Park.
Plattekill Bike Park is hard at work trying to finalize everything, so hopefully there will be an announcement shortly.
That is all.
Plattekill Bike Park announced the 2011 schedule at the Eastern States Cup Finals in October. It is tentative and there is a race scheduled for May 1 and a UCI inscribed race May 22nd.
There have been NO announcements regarding any series from Plattekill Bike Park.
Plattekill Bike Park is hard at work trying to finalize everything, so hopefully there will be an announcement shortly.
That is all.
Thanks for the announcement. I hope we all can work together on the calendar
as the years continue to roll on.
Happy Holidays
I sense jealousy Craiger. You might want to check results as you've lost races more to me than you've beaten me. And I think that includes the trails you helped build. And shame on you for not being able to beat a 38 year old who rides once a week.Yes Butch, and that's why I will go faster than you at the bird on my trail bike!
I don't mind sprinting on flat ground, but seriously, through a single track uphill with rocks?
And as an FYI to all, that "uphill" was smooth as glass the first year, but the rocks at Mass have roots and just keep growing when you water them.
If I can sprint that thing with an extra 10 pounds of muffin top on my waist, your butt can too.