[splat]

Bye the Way Douglas

How did you finish in the standings ? (stuck foot and all )


I go me on of these today !! Wooo Hoooo

Series Points Leader

So need less to say I had a good race!

 

[douglas]

there was one guy in the race that kinda irritated me, bout 3/4 way thru 3rd and final lap, I was on this section that was a very rough fire road, at one of the very few flat sections, and a guy catches up and with a not so friendly tone says "you need to get out of my way, I'm in the lead and you're going to slow me down"

uh, hello dude, say "right" or say "left" and I will gladly move over but until you do I have no idea which side you want to pass on!!!

but whatever, I let him go by.....but we are now on the longish DH section, and its a little to hairy to pass so I stay behind him, then a bit of singletrack, still right behind him, then out to a long doubletrack climb where I catch him & say "left" and pass his irritating arse!!!

 

[I Are Baboon]

Originally posted by MMcG
Doug finished up three laps - 12 miles and was tired, but he had a huge smile on his face at the end. I guess that is what XC is all about - wish I could have experienced it.

Great race Doug!!!

Well done, Doug!!! Sounds like it was a tough course.

 

[laura]

that stinks mmcg. dont give up on racing though. its fun.

 

[MMcG]

Originally posted by I Are Baboon
Hey Mark, at least you tried, man. That's more than some of us can say for ourselves. Bummer about the mechanicals. Not much you can do to prevent your derailleur from splitting like that.

That's just it Babs - I never really got a chance to try. That's what is frustrating me.

 

[MMcG]

Originally posted by laura
that stinks mmcg. dont give up on racing though. its fun.

I'm not sure it wouldn't have been more fun to go explore some trails with friends though Laura - I never got a chance to truly find out.

I do know that I am out $32 for riding 500 yards. And right now I could use thos fugging $32 back!

 

[splat]

Originally posted by douglas
a guy catches up and with a not so friendly tone says "you need to get out of my way, I'm in the lead and you're going to slow me down"

If you were in front of him on the final lap, how could he be in the lead ?

 

[MMcG]

Originally posted by splat
If you were in front of him on the final lap, how could he be in the lead ?

Splat the course was 4 miles and this was just a section of it.

Doug did awesome considering what he had to deal with and he should be really proud.

It must have sucked monkey balls to have to trod through the mud with just a sock on and then have to figure out how to get his friggin foot back into his shoe over and over again, while still trying to go as fast as he could.

Mad Props to Douglas.

 

[Echo]

Originally posted by MMcG
I don't know today just soured me on a lot of things for some reason. It is unfortunate, but that's how I'm feelin.

Don't let it get ya down man.

About 8 years ago, there was this race that I spent a ton of time training my ass off for. I found a training loop that took about the same amount of time and effort as the race, and rode it like 4 times a week. Race day came and I was psyched. I got to the start line early so I could start near the front. I took off like crazy and stayed with the front group.

The race started with like a 3 mile climb, and I kept the leaders in sight the whole way. At the top of the climb I started licking my chops thinking how I was gonna own them all on the downhill section. Then I noticed I had a flat. I hadn't brought any tubes, patches, anything. I was going for light weight and took a chance and lost. I rode the 4 miles of downhill on a flat, and about half the field passed me.

I was super pissed and depressed, it really sucked. But looking back, it wasn't that bad. There will be lots of races, lots of great times, and yes, a few mechanicals, wrecks, etc. But overall it's great times

 

[I Are Baboon]

Originally posted by MMcG
That's just it Babs - I never really got a chance to try. That's what is frustrating me.

Yeah, I can understand the frustration. Sorry dude.

You need to ditch work this coming Friday and come riding with me and Splat. We'll make sure to take and post lots of pictures.

 

[douglas]

Originally posted by splat
Bye the Way Douglas

How did you finish in the standings ? (stuck foot and all )


I go me on of these today !! Wooo Hoooo

Series Points Leader

So need less to say I had a good race!

Hmm, maybe you should go FIRST at Dalton!!

not sure, didnt bother to wait for the results...........but I wouldnt be surprised if I was last

after the 1st lap mmcg thought I was in 4th or so, and I was passing guys for the 1st 1/2 of the 2nd lap.........then my cleat problem......and after that I was just trying to survive!!

 

[MMcG]

Originally posted by douglas
Hmm, maybe you should go FIRST at Dalton!!

not sure, didnt bother to wait for the results...........but I wouldnt be surprised if I was last

after the 1st lap mmcg thought I was in 4th or so, and I was passing guys for the 1st 1/2 of the 2nd lap.........then my cleat problem......and after that I was just trying to survive!!

Splat is going to have to keep racing to maintain his whatever color that is jersey!

 

[laura]

Originally posted by MMcG
I'm not sure it wouldn't have been more fun to go explore some trails with friends though Laura - I never got a chance to truly find out.

I do know that I am out $32 for riding 500 yards. And right now I could use thos fugging $32 back!

yeah, i dont know about your races but the races i go to i get to meet all kinds of really cool people. thats why i like them. we dont kow a lot of mtbers so its nice to see so many together. the cost thing does suck though.

 

[I Are Baboon]

Originally posted by splat

You've got to wear that jersey at Dalton for the sheer INTIMIDATION factor! :devil:

 

[MMcG]

Originally posted by I Are Baboon
You've got to wear that jersey at Dalton for the sheer INTIMIDATION factor! :devil:

he's gotta keep racing that series to keep it though.

 

[I Are Baboon]

Originally posted by MMcG
he's gotta keep racing that series to keep it though.

Looks to me like he gets to keep it, he just can't wear it in the series races unless he is the current points leader.

 

[MMcG]

Originally posted by Echo
Don't let it get ya down man.

About 8 years ago, there was this race that I spent a ton of time training my ass off for. I found a training loop that took about the same amount of time and effort as the race, and rode it like 4 times a week. Race day came and I was psyched. I got to the start line early so I could start near the front. I took off like crazy and stayed with the front group.

The race started with like a 3 mile climb, and I kept the leaders in sight the whole way. At the top of the climb I started licking my chops thinking how I was gonna own them all on the downhill section. Then I noticed I had a flat. I hadn't brought any tubes, patches, anything. I was going for light weight and took a chance and lost. I rode the 4 miles of downhill on a flat, and about half the field passed me.

I was super pissed and depressed, it really sucked. But looking back, it wasn't that bad. There will be lots of races, lots of great times, and yes, a few mechanicals, wrecks, etc. But overall it's great times

I had tubes and pumps and tire levers and all that crap - I didn't have an extra derailleur however.

I don't know....I should do another race to see what it is like. It seemed like people had fun, but it seemed to me that it was equally grueling on people.

I just feel cheated. And this happening on top of all the other crap happening to me right now just put me over the edge I think.

 

[splat]

Originally posted by I Are Baboon
Looks to me like he gets to keep it, he just can't wear it in the series races unless he is the current points leader.

Exactly ! First Dalton is not part of the root 66 series so I can wear it there
and who says I'm going to surender it :devil: (And yes I get to keep it)

Mark you and Babs will still need a warm up race.

Next one in root 66 series

and I will need More points!

 

[MMcG]

Originally posted by splat
Exactly ! First Dalton is not part of the root 66 series so I can wear it there
and who says I'm going to surender it :devil: (And yes I get to keep it)

Mark you and Babs will still need a warm up race.

Next one in root 66 series

and I will need More points!

That is the date of the MS bike ride and the MS bike ride is way more important than a warm up race or Dalton even.

 

[douglas]

Originally posted by splat
Exactly ! First Dalton is not part of the root 66 series so I can wear it there
and who says I'm going to surender it :devil: (And yes I get to keep it)

Mark you and Babs will still need a warm up race.

Next one in root 66 series

and I will need More points!

so what cat did you race??

There's also this XC race in CT on June 6th
http://www.smartcycles.com/indian_ledge.htm

but on June 6th, I may attempt my first expert race at plattekill !

 

[splat]

Originally posted by MMcG
That is the date of the MS bike ride and the MS bike ride is way more important than a warm up race or Dalton even.

good Point !

 

[douglas]

Originally posted by MMcG
I had tubes and pumps and tire levers and all that crap - I didn't have an extra derailleur however.

I don't know....I should do another race to see what it is like. It seemed like people had fun, but it seemed to me that it was equally grueling on people.

I just feel cheated. And this happening on top of all the other crap happening to me right now just put me over the edge I think.

Get out of work a couple hours early some Wednesday, and come race at Dalton!!

its only $8 bucks and you'll get to check out where the "24" will be at!

 

[MMcG]

Originally posted by douglas
Get out of work a couple hours early some Wednesday, and come race at Dalton!!

its only $8 bucks and you'll get to check out where the "24" will be at!

that is a possiblity - when is the next race Douglas?

and when did you become a Freeride Militia member???

 

[douglas]

Originally posted by MMcG
that is a possiblity - when is the next race Douglas?

and when did you become a Freeride Militia member???

the next race is WEDNESDAY!!

unless its raining or the trails are super muddy, they're racing every wednesday til september



FRM-> like 1 1/2 years ago........

 

[MMcG]

Originally posted by douglas
the next race is WEDNESDAY!!

unless its raining or the trails are super muddy, they're racing every wednesday til september



FRM-> like 1 1/2 years ago........

I bet the trails are going to be super muddy - T storms are forecast for pretty much all week.

 

[douglas]

Originally posted by MMcG
I bet the trails are going to be super muddy - T storms are forecast for pretty much all week.

they like the racing.............they'll make the course on the whichever trails are dry (or not so muddy)


plus there's always the following week!

 

[MMcG]

Originally posted by douglas
they like the racing.............they'll make the course on the whichever trails are dry (or not so muddy)


plus there's always the following week!

I'll keep it in mind Douglas. Thanks!

 

[Rip]

Mark, look up, at least it was the bike that got hurt and not you.

 

[splat]

Originally posted by Rip
Mark, look up, at least it was the bike that got hurt and not you.

Thats Deep! But very true!

 

[Serial Midget]

These pictures are cool.

Bummer on the breakdown but... nothing you could have been done.

Total warranty issue though...

 

[I Are Baboon]

Originally posted by MMcG
That is the date of the MS bike ride and the MS bike ride is way more important than a warm up race or Dalton even.

I am *thinking* about racing June 13. It's the same course you and Doug ran yesterday, only it's done backwards.

 

[douglas]

Originally posted by I Are Baboon
I am *thinking* about racing June 13. It's the same course you and Doug ran yesterday, only it's done backwards.

Hmmm........I *think* that course backwards, would be fun

 

[I Are Baboon]

Originally posted by douglas
Hmmm........I *think* that course backwards, would be fun

We do have a team ride scheduled for June 13.

 

[MMcG]

Originally posted by I Are Baboon
We do have a team ride scheduled for June 13.

That could be an option - JT also wanted me to mention a Mt. Snow ride on the 13th.

 

[I Are Baboon]

Originally posted by MMcG
That could be an option - JT also wanted me to mention a Mt. Snow ride on the 13th.

XC or DH?

Lifts open for weekend downhilling on May 29.

 

[MMcG]

Originally posted by I Are Baboon
XC or DH?

Lifts open for weekend downhilling on May 29.

I do not know what format the King of the Kingdom had in mind.

Heck why don't we ride the Kingdom Trails??

 

[I Are Baboon]

Originally posted by MMcG
I do not know what format the King of the Kingdom had in mind.

Heck why don't we ride the Kingdom Trails??

I will be in Maryland (again) that week and will probably not feeling like driving 7 hours after being out of town all week. But if you guys want to ride Kingdom Trails that weekend, don't let ME stop you (seriously).

 

[douglas]

Originally posted by I Are Baboon
We do have a team ride scheduled for June 13.

uh oh

I forgot about that

I'm having a mega bash/party/bbq at my crib on June 12th

 

[MMcG]

Originally posted by douglas
uh oh

I forgot about that

I'm having a mega bash/party/bbq at my crib on June 12th

Well let's party on Saturday and then ride somewhere near you on Sunday - berkshires?

 

[douglas]

Originally posted by MMcG
Well let's party on Saturday and then ride somewhere near you on Sunday - berkshires?

I cant argue with that logic