Spanish dirt is rocky as hell. Hella BMX tracks though, and most are in great shape. Spanish girls are HOT but they hate American guys, unless you can actually speak Spanish to them. One of the bike riders introduced me to his girl friend, her sister, and her friend. Then we polished off a handle of rum, drove all over town to the bars, and got wild till the morning... typical Spanish activity. Wait, that sounds kinda like Parkfield, but with a pixie race instead of a bar...
The 2005 Parkfield Classic MTB Race
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And girls in Parkfield don't hate American guys...
And nobody speeks spanish.
And nobody speeks spanish.
SoI can just find a 16" bike for the pixie race? What is the course like?
stop worrying, just pixie
That's 16" wheels, not 16" bike. And it needs a coaster brake. Although I hate coaster brakes, especially when I've been drinking and can't figure out why the bike suddenly stops every time I get on it (I get more hurt saturday night than I do the entire trip).mtnbrider said:
Pixie race is open to all comers, course is subject to change without notice, riders/teams subject to change without notice, rules subject to change without notice, lap count subject to change without notice...
Actually, the only constants are fun, carnage and fun.
And you get extra points if you wear a costume.
I'm doing that. I need to go check out thrift stores and stuff.
I'm going to wear full dh stuff.
pixie is definitely subject to change without notice. there usually isn't a race. more of a critical mass
no pads allowed. maybe a silly helmet
I'm going to wear a maxi-pad.
For a helmet.
For a helmet.
hahahaha...
Are there any pics of last year?
Are there any pics of last year?
Parkfield 2004. It was raining out, but still a rad time. I think. I can't remember too well.
All photos courtesy of official Parkfield photographer, Naris the Hamster
more @: http://cpslowheelmen.org/photos_mountain/photos_videos_mountain.html
All photos courtesy of official Parkfield photographer, Naris the Hamster
more @: http://cpslowheelmen.org/photos_mountain/photos_videos_mountain.html
There are a ton of shots on this site, including a backflip attempt during the pixie.
http://community.webshots.com/album/201855607yPqKOF
Naris the Hamster took these shots, and everyone should check them out.
http://community.webshots.com/album/201855607yPqKOF
Naris the Hamster took these shots, and everyone should check them out.
Doesn't taste like ketchup.
He also poached the dj-comp at Sea Otter two years ago on a Pixie.mtnbrider said:
This year it was on a road bike.
Is that the guy who did dj comp at sea otter (super fan I think).
you have much to learn little man. that is the one and only sanjay shanbag. or metal as he goes by here. rumor has it he lives in socal now. not that im at his house right now or anything......
The three craziest bike thingies I've seen at Parkfield
1) The guy who jumped the truck about 3 or 4 years ago.
2) Sanjay clearing the triple on the pixie bike about 2 or 3 years ago.
3) Richard something jumping the bushes on the g-out.
No underage drinking will be permitted.
1) The guy who jumped the truck about 3 or 4 years ago.
2) Sanjay clearing the triple on the pixie bike about 2 or 3 years ago.
3) Richard something jumping the bushes on the g-out.
No underage drinking will be permitted.
are you going to be there andrew? i've been working on pixie tailwhips. sanjay might have some competition this year
Jesse hucked a couple backflips, http://community.webshots.com/photo/201855607/201860779LhowlZ
Beavers, how are you going to fit on a pixie? Can you morph into a keebler elf at times?
Beavers, how are you going to fit on a pixie? Can you morph into a keebler elf at times?
I was set on going the other week, but now I'm not so sure. I should make a decision on my Parkfield plans by this weekend.beaverbiker said:
Tailwhips? Damn...but can you do one after a beer or six?
How's life? The OC isn't bad for me, but it's sure as hell not SLO (esp the riding).
Custom Ti framed pixie:bikenweed said:
12" wheels
Coaster brake
60mm crankarms
23.5" TT
12.5" BB
38" inseam
24" bar height
Either that or he's gonna attach clipless cleats to his kneepads and pedal that way.
My brother and I just got pixie bikes down here in LA at thrift stores.
What time is the pixie race on saturday, or what time was it last year?
Also, is the shuttle not provide for dh on saturday? How long is the climb?
Also, is the shuttle not provide for dh on saturday? How long is the climb?
schedule of events:
xc race: beer-o-clock
dh race: beer-o-clock
short track: beer-o-clock
ds race: beer-o-clock
pixie race: beer-o-clock
with some rolling blackouts in there
xc race: beer-o-clock
dh race: beer-o-clock
short track: beer-o-clock
ds race: beer-o-clock
pixie race: beer-o-clock
with some rolling blackouts in there
shuttle runs at 12 midnight driven by crazy chick with bikes and beavers flying out the back.
awsome....Oh, and I'm not bringing a light so I'm set.
can i get some directions from someone please?
Drive to the middle of nowhere. Turn left.lovebunny said:
Drive to the middle of the middle of nowhere. Turn right.
Drive down a really loooong straight road, dodging crazed squirrels and cows.
Road turns windy, continue dodging squirrels and cows. Turn Right.
Continue through the town of Parkfield (Yes, they have a library. Yes, it's portable).
Turn left, through the gate, at the pile of tires and signs that say "Bike Race" (aka V6 ranch).
Continue down the dirt road, dodging cows, untill you find a bunch of bike racers having the time of their lives.
Or just check: http://www.cpslowheelmen.org/Parkfield_Classic/parkfield.html
But those directions aren't much better.
And, make sure you fill up with gas before you leave the 101 or I-5.
Cell phones don't work.
Bring toilet paper.
Cell phones don't work.
Bring toilet paper.
I'M INBiscuit said:
Also to bring:
- lots of water (you're on your own)
- advil
- food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (very important)
- a light b/c it's dark as f***
- proper camping stuff because it's cold as f*** at night
- profos
Who is driving from The OC? I'll be leaving for Parkfield Friday afternoon and stopping in SLO for a couple hours. I expect to arrive at Parkfield around midnight. If you think you might have some problems with the directions, shoot me a pm and I'll give you my number.
But you have to admit, it's one sweet rally course at night.Biscuit said:
Tru dat!reflux said:
Especially following Beavers down the G-out. The moonlight was perfect to higlight the dust cloud enough so that I couldn't see anything.
I remember using the yellow caution tape as an indicator of where the trail was since I couldn't see the ground. Then I hit a log and fell.
Probably one of the funnest things I've done on a bike.
Besides.. well.. that other thing.
hey biscuit is your name scott?
black outs all around. team hella blacked out will be having its annual reunion. black outs will be free all night. come join the festivities.
Are there really no outhouses, or do they just not have toilet paper?