Where does everyone practice in the pacific northwest for downhill races?
Is exit 38 still closed?
Is exit 38 still closed?
Where do you practice for DH?
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At the races.downhillracer said:Where does everyone practice in the pacific northwest for downhill races?
Is exit 38 still closed?
I hear Whistler is nice....
Different type of riding I think......two1 said:
neaky:
Nah, 38's not closed.....I went up there Memorial Day weekend (rode sat and sun) saw like 4 other trucks up there shuttlin'....good practice for all those wide open rock faces that the 2 Beacon races threw at me....NOT!!! 
sigh....maybe I'll go ride Whistler finally... :love: :love: :love:
sigh....maybe I'll go ride Whistler finally... :love: :love: :love:
You ride the White rotec with a monster? Shuttle in a jeep?? If so we saw ya a while back. We were in the big white truck........Secret Squirrel said:Nah, 38's not closed.....I went up there Memorial Day weekend (rode sat and sun) saw like 4 other trucks up there shuttlin'....good practice for all those wide open rock faces that the 2 Beacon races threw at me....NOT!!!
Yep, that was meeeee!!!oly said:
God, and I was hopping it could be kept on the DLSecret Squirrel said:Nah, 38's not closed.....I went up there Memorial Day weekend (rode sat and sun) saw like 4 other trucks up there shuttlin'....good practice for all those wide open rock faces that the 2 Beacon races threw at me....NOT!!!
Keep what on the DL??? Arent there like 40 other posts about that place??Snacks said:God, and I was hopping it could be kept on the DL
I was on the red DHR.. We were riding sort of opposite you and had been there most the day so we were beat and took off after a while.... ... oh yea... keep it on the DLSecret Squirrel said:
Whateveroly said:
oly said:I was on the red DHR.. We were riding sort of opposite you and had been there most the day so we were beat and took off after a while.... ... oh yea... keep it on the DL
Yeah....I saw ya. I got there and I was wondering if anyone else was riding...all of a sudden I heard the telltale din of broken washing machines!!! Oh don't worry. I will...
I never knew it was even closed....even after I found the meth lab....ssshhhh!!!
Don't just limit yourself to riding one area or doing just DH runs. Try dirt jumping, street(urban), and if you can, hit some super techy trails with stunts. Doing this will make you a more well rounded rider and you will become more comfortable in all the aspects of DH. Plus there are some killer places to ride around here.downhillracer said:Where does everyone practice in the pacific northwest for downhill races?
Is exit 38 still closed?
Try these areas:
38
27
Whistler
SST
The Shore
Woodlot
Sqaumish
Capital Forest
holliswood said:
just give me a call...
down the stairs in my house.....but wait a min i don't race anymore because NS is only an hour away so fflllbbbbbtttt
I practice at my house.
Speaking of races, isn't there one in Idaho this weekend?
How much money should I plan on spending??
Speaking of races, isn't there one in Idaho this weekend?
How much money should I plan on spending??
Yeah, roof drops really get me up for those fast sections!!!ioscope said:
Yeah, Silver Mt., ID and um....like 55 bucks (no license) if you haven't pre-registered.....depending on class, it might be more.....
better have your parents CC handy......ioscope said:
holliswood said:
all this form this guy? and he gave way al my secrets..no one knew about the shore it was my lil secret lolIVE GOT NOTHING NOW!!
when he saw the road gap is was salmost like super man, he tore off his smith sweatshirt and hat and ripped off his volcom jeans and had the AZONIC gear on uner...and with a deep voice much like Superman said.."hey guys look a road gap, Ill do it" as if it was a kid in danger and he was going to rescue him
I LOVE THE COFFEE!!!!!
WOW! Snazzy outfitbibs said:all this form this guy? and he gaev way al my secrets..IVE GOT NOTHING NOW!!j/k
I found a pretty sic downhill trail up by suntop at Greenwater. It is 1.7 miles long, but you have to hike it, there is no way to shuttle. It is nothing techinical at all, no drops, no jumps. But it is some nice haul ass stuff. The trail is smooth with and straight wih nice corners. Sounds kinda dumb i know. But its a good place to ride after a hard day and race your friends down the bitch. I am going tmrw after i jump off of a house in renton, ride a little sst, and shorline. If anyone wants to tag along, let me know.
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i dont care what time, i have my phone wiht me all the time. if i am sleeping it will wake me up and i will answer it. Although it is looking like sunday might be a better day for me, or later on saterday. whoever wants to go can just meet me somewhere in MV and i will pick you up.
Another spot that hasnt been mention is Gooseberry Flats up in the Taneum. While most of the Washington riders were wasting time driving to Whistler etc. a couple of Ellensburgers Graham and TJ were running Gooseberry Flats last year. They went to Schweitzer and were 3rd and 7th in their Sport divisions. I think Grahams 3rd was the highest by any Washington finisher in his Sport division.
Anyway the lowdown on Gooseberry Flat is that it is only 1.2 miles long and it drops 700 feet. Bring someone with you to drive the shuttle because you will be at the bottom when they get their-its that fast. The road up from Taneum Junction is about 3.3 miles to the trail which falls straight down. You wont have to pedal. If I was doing some training I might break it up with Taneum Ridge Roller which also drops into the Junction. The Ridge Roller drops about 950 over two miles and is a little more XC oriented. You will also have to pedal for about a quarter mile before it starts a continuous drop. Something to think of when its raining on the west side its probably dry over here.
Anyway the lowdown on Gooseberry Flat is that it is only 1.2 miles long and it drops 700 feet. Bring someone with you to drive the shuttle because you will be at the bottom when they get their-its that fast. The road up from Taneum Junction is about 3.3 miles to the trail which falls straight down. You wont have to pedal. If I was doing some training I might break it up with Taneum Ridge Roller which also drops into the Junction. The Ridge Roller drops about 950 over two miles and is a little more XC oriented. You will also have to pedal for about a quarter mile before it starts a continuous drop. Something to think of when its raining on the west side its probably dry over here.
holliswood said:
neaky:
thanks a lot for the info
Universe said:
Whats the hell is Courtney? I heard thats where old mountain bikers go to die!
All this from a one armed, no bike, and no mini-van driving sucka"!!!!!!!!bibs said:all this form this guy? and he gave way al my secrets..no one knew about the shore it was my lil secret lolIVE GOT NOTHING NOW!!j/k
when he saw the road gap is was salmost like super man, he tore off his smith sweatshirt and hat and ripped off his volcom jeans and had the AZONIC gear on uner...and with a deep voice much like Superman said.."hey guys look a road gap, Ill do it" as if it was a kid in danger and he was going to rescue him
I LOVE THE COFFEE!!!!!
SMARTASS!
Well if so, I've also gone to heaven.holliswood said:Whats the hell is Courtney? I heard thats where old mountain bikers go to die!
HEY HOLLIS! that was mean and hurt my feelings! I miss the "short-bus", it was my grandfathers..you big meanie!! Thats it, Im showing the ass pictures of you when I get home
Please dont post any pictures!bibs said:HEY HOLLIS! that was mean and hurt my feeling! I drove the "short-bus", it was my grandfathers..you big weanie!! Thats it, Im showing my ass when I get home