is there any preregistration for the race the first weekend of april for the fluidride event in pa? i understand sat. is practice and the race is sunday. cannot seem to find any info online yet...-brakecheck
What's your favorite snow tire?
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*this is what I was told yesterday, so if it has changed...blame jerry*Excellent...although I'm more worried about forgetting my helmet and/or bike. Such is life of the senior-circuit!
...In reply...I too am on the senior circuit....Am I under the correct impression that us 40 plus'ers are going to need to launch the 25' gap on white-nuckle this weekend?
I'm hoping for a safe 10' table landing pad so my joints don't collapse.
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aw no railage? it will be fun anywaysactually no motoguzzi on the sport or beginner courses.
Beginner/Sport-White Knuckle to Cakewalk (all jumps avoidable)
Expert/Pro-White Knuckle to Motoguzzi to Lower Pro Course. (all jumps avoidable as well, just a little slower.)
Everything is looking killer BTW
...IIRC knuck cuts off into cakewalk before the doubles Unless you are talking about the jumps on cakewalk.yesss big gaps !
actually no motoguzzi on the sport or beginner courses.
Beginner/Sport-White Knuckle to Cakewalk (all jumps avoidable)
Expert/Pro-White Knuckle to Motoguzzi to Lower Pro Course. (all jumps avoidable as well, just a little slower.)
Everything is looking killer BTW
Thanks...So I should see the big jumps on my run. hhmmmm...
I'll assess my pain level Saturday during practice before jumping the 25'er.....you know. ..the ordinary aches and pains - like stiff back, sore shoulders from lifting the bag of pancake flour mix before breakfast...then I'll watch my competition and avoid the dangerous attitude "if Simon can do it so can I".
No motoguzzi? that's too bad. I was looking forward to that.actually no motoguzzi on the sport or beginner courses.
Beginner/Sport-White Knuckle to Cakewalk (all jumps avoidable)
Expert/Pro-White Knuckle to Motoguzzi to Lower Pro Course. (all jumps avoidable as well, just a little slower.)
Everything is looking killer BTW
I don't know really anything about DH racing and have never been to one. I am planning on giving this a go on saturday and based on that I don't think this is an event with a license. I am pretty sure its an independent race being put on by Simon and the FluidRide guys (and some people from OR)Will there be someone there to upgrade our license if we want to race expert instead of sport? I have a sport DH license.
you will need a norba license - these races are usa cycling sanctioned and not just races put together just like that. Simon and the guys at fluidride put countless hours into making it work out. If I'm not mistaken you can buy a one day license for the race for sport/ beginner but if you want to race expert you will have to apply for an upgrade after purchasing a year long sport licenseI don't know really anything about DH racing and have never been to one. I am planning on giving this a go on saturday and based on that I don't think this is an event with a license. I am pretty sure its an independent race being put on by Simon and the FluidRide guys (and some people from OR)
If you need a license well Im screwed....
For Saturday practice will it be on the marked courses? Or will one liner and lower moto be open for warm-ups and whatnot. Again... Newbie sorry if these are dumb questions
yo harry, im expecting you and evan to come 1, 2you will need a norba license - these races are usa cycling sanctioned and not just races put together just like that. Simon and the guys at fluidride put countless hours into making it work out. If I'm not mistaken you can buy a one day license for the race for sport/ beginner but if you want to race expert you will have to apply for an upgrade after purchasing a year long sport license
I agree. I raced for the first time last year and it came with a lot of lessons. But, I'm hooked now. So don't sweat it, run the course that you have, and go fast!I'm stoked to see all these first time racers coming out to give it a try.
Don't sweat the details. Bring $100 cash, a bike and helmet, and have fun. If you have questions about start/practice times, etc, other racers will be more than happy to help you out.
Cheap. $5-$10I will try to look it up but what are the prices of the beg/sport liscense?
That's for a day license. Not sure what the annual license cost is nowadays, but $65 is probably close to correct.For the Year??? From what I found the Liscense was $65 from USCA for a domestic mtb only license. I don't too much about the cost but want to make sure I am covered for the year and bring enough cash with me as I am usually a debit card type of person.
Ive riden PA in the snow and its still fun