[Mike.rider]

Still have the itch to race and ride after the Fluidride cup finals, come join the second annual Moscow Arms Race October 24th and 25th! This years course will suit all riding abilities with go-arounds for the pro level obstacles.

Facts about the Second Annual Moscow Arms Race

- 3.5 Minute DH course
- two days of downhill and slopestyle riding with SHUTTLES for $30
- only 1.5 hours south of Spokane and 4.5 hours from Seattle
- cash payouts/prizes to the winning riders.
- 2 run format ( seeding run then race run )

Course Video http://www.pinkbike.com/video/99694/#top

Online registration is available through BikeReg.com

http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=9476


Here is the official race flyer

few shots from the course.

Got Questions? Email - MoscowArmsRace@gmail.com or post up here

 

[spocomptonrider]

few shots from the course.

Got Questions? Email - MoscowArmsRace@gmail.com or post up here

Sounds sweet Mike, definitely not going to miss it this year. Lets see if I can not huck to flat over the above obstacle...

 

[MinorThreat]

Everyone - - this is a MUST-DO event if you can at all make it. Mike and the guys have a great course, they're well-organized and it's a real fun time. You will not be disappointed.

I wish I could go. I've been waiting all year for this one and turns out it's going to be on a weekend I'm not free .

 

[Mike.rider]

Everyone - - this is a MUST-DO event if you can at all make it. Mike and the guys have a great course, they're well-organized and it's a real fun time. You will not be disappointed.

I wish I could go. I've been waiting all year for this one and turns out it's going to be on a weekend I'm not free .

anytime you want to come down Doug shoot me a message and I will be happy to get a few laps in with ya.

 

[thom9719]

I am heading over from the westside that friday night if anyone needs a lift.

-KT

 

[spocomptonrider]

^ just make sure you bring a big ol bag of candy if your riding with KT. For the children of course.

 

[Mike.rider]

Sounds sweet Mike, definitely not going to miss it this year. Lets see if I can not huck to flat over the above obstacle...

Hucks to flat are so 90' man get with the times.

 

[spocomptonrider]

Hucks to flat are so Wedge Dawg man get with the times.

fixed.

 

[MinorThreat]

Another angle of the rock roll . . .

 

[thom9719]

fixed.

Hucks to flat only happen when 30 WSE guys are standing next to a drop doing some "encouraging"

Kyle,

 

[spocomptonrider]

Hucks to flat only happen when 30 WSE guys are standing next to a drop doing some "encouraging"

Kyle,

truth.

 

[Mike.rider]

Got a bunch of requests to see what the course was like, So heres a short video, please pardon the poor quality camera and riding its all I got.

http://www.pinkbike.com/video/99694/#top

 

[swan3609]

is it possible to huck that one rock to flat? it seams like the way its positioned, Its super slow to slow down and roll it..

 

[Mike.rider]

is it possible to huck that one rock to flat? it seams like the way its positioned, Its super slow to slow down and roll it..

there is a corner about 2 bike lengths after the roll, and as Nick found out hucking it may result in flying off the trail down the hillside. everybody does it different I like to roll it the other way is to lift the front tire right as the rock ends to help with the G out. but the run in to it is tech as well so its a slow speed area.

 

[swan3609]

there is a corner about 2 bike lengths after the roll, and as Nick found out hucking it may result in flying of the trail down the hillside. everybody does it different I like to roll it the other way is to lift the front tire right as the rock ends to help with the G out. but the run in to it is tech as well so its a slow speed area.

Ok I see... well I hope that I get a chance to make it down there and race it.. I herd good things about it last year..

 

[Mike.rider]

Ok I see... well I hope that I get a chance to make it down there and race it.. I herd good things about it last year..

you wont be disappointed its a great course and just a laid back good time.

 

[MattPatt]

Definitely looking forward to this one and will be spreading the word... Gotta figure out some lodging. if you have any ideas let me know.

 

[Mike.rider]

Definitely looking forward to this one and will be spreading the word... Gotta figure out some lodging. if you have any ideas let me know.

lots of places to stay, off the top of my head if you want to camp check out;

http://www.pullman-wa.gov/DrawOnePage.aspx?PageID=721

$6 a night to camp, 25 for a trailer. its little further from the course but the nicest sites.

others http://www.moscowchamber.com/VisitorInfo/RV_Parks/RV_Parks.htm

green acres and the Latah county fair grounds are good as well. I am also looking into the university's parking situation, its not a game weekend so they don;t do the same system for RV's and overnight parking but I will look into it. I think the Pullman RV park will be the best deal.

Excited to have you guys out.

 

[thom9719]

I think the moscow fairgrounds are free (my parents always parked the motorhome there when they visited) Otherwise, the rosauers lot is free along with walmart and winco!

I wouldn't do the pullman thing, that becomes quite a commute if you are going back and forth.

Kyle,

 

[thom9719]

I know a few different groups are heading over from the westside if anyone needs a ride, just ask!

Kyle,

 

[Mike.rider]

Did some trail work on Friday including putting in some Whoops while we had rain. crap pic I know but they are gonna be fun. also finished the go around for the big jump and the beginner trail around the rock roll. so the course has something for everyone.

whoops

 

[thom9719]

Online registration just got posted. Sign up and show up!

Kyle,

 

[Mike.rider]

Online registration just got posted. Sign up and show up!

Kyle,

Beat me to it here is the link;

http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=9476

also posted on the first page.

 

[Mike.rider]

This just in.... this years number plates wont suck! that and whoops hurt.

that is all, thank you.

 

[downhillracer]

I am coming out for this one for sure!

 

[Mike.rider]

I am coming out for this one for sure!

Sweet! sounds like we will have a bunch of fast guys this year.

sign up!
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=9476

on another note...

I think I was doing it wrong....

 

[MinorThreat]

whoops

Awesome! More DH courses need moto features like that.

 

[Mike.rider]

a few of us went riding today to try and get some laps in snapped a pic and a short video of the whoops!

Me
http://www.pinkbike.com/video/103832/

Alex
http://www.pinkbike.com/video/103831/

 

[thom9719]

So I was digging through an old hard drive and I found some interesting things!

I found some old clips of the trail from when it was first cut, so I threw them together into a video.

http://www.pinkbike.com/video/103841/#top

I also found a sheet with some of the open mens times from last year

Time Rider

2.27.08 Steve Mccullough
2.32.77 Kyle Thomas
2.39.36 Corey Bellinger
2.48.08 Will Floydd
2.48.96 Skye Schillhammer
2.52.55 Kyle Hueber
2.54.58 Tyler Repp
2.59.49 Tim Gregory
2.59.52 Justin Covey
3.00.27 Matt Minick
3.03.83 Cy Miller
3.04.96 Kyle Muhonen
3.07.02 Kevin Cotes
3.11.76 Ben Schepper
3.13.14 Michael Smith
3.14.02 Bryce Timm
3.16.02 Eric Schneck
3.19.83 Scott N.
3.20.46 Nate Storrs
3.21.58 Adam dahlman
3.35.08 Tyler Martin
3.35.52 Doug Minor
3.44.43 Grant Fujimoto
4.20.77 Alex Eley
4.28.55 Jeff Rees
4.34.61 Ben Aichele

Kyle,

 

[Mike.rider]

RAIN! took advantage of the rain today, alex and I fixed a lot of the blown out corners and buffed most of the course including the whoops. heres some pics I took from the few hours we were up there.

 

[thom9719]

that looks BEAUTIFUL!

I hope it rains again, for those who don't know, Moscow is amazing in the wet, it isn't slick, just tacky, and NO dust!

-KT

 

[Mike.rider]

Weather forecast is looking great! light rain this week and partly cloudy this weekend. The dirt was perfect yesterday and should be awesome next weekend!

 

[thom9719]

I heard rumors of a new drop at the end, anyone have pictures to confirm?

-KT

 

[Wigga]

you and your rumors kyle

know there are plenty of offers out there, but if anyone needs a ride im leaving seattle friday returning sunday. and i dont drive like a normal downhiller so chances are good you will make it back.

come support if you can people, multiple great tracks with all sorts of skill levels, super chill time, and its the only dh race ive ever been to where you have the opportunity to drink with members the fairer sex afterwards.

 

[downhillracer]

can't wait. only a couple days away!

 

[the kovaculator]

I see practice is over @ 5....how many runs could I get in if I don't get down there until 2pm????

 

[Mike.rider]

I see practice is over @ 5....how many runs could I get in if I don't get down there until 2pm????

The plan is to have the truck go up the hill every half hour or so, so practice is 11-12 runs so you should be able to get at least 4-8 runs in.


Big Money!

 

[thom9719]

I have room for 1 person if someone wants a ride over. we are leaving tonight at about 7-8 pm from seattle (driving from everett, through the city)

-KT

 

[Gex]

Weve had alot of rain. Went and rode the track today. It is greasy!!! Supposed to dry out tomorrow though! Lets hope so.

 

[Gex]

Course was awesome today! Looking forward to race day! See you all tomorrow!