I'm hoping to be there..... gotta figure out my arrangements
Who is going to the Blue Knob turned Wisp Race?
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We are there as well!!
I'll be there !!!!
Should be fun.
I hope Mike finds a better timing person by then !
Should be fun.
I hope Mike finds a better timing person by then !
i'm planning on it. man, i'm spending a fortune on gas this year. probably skip the dual on saturday so i only make one trip up.
yeah, if the timing/scoring goes wonky again, i'll be a snowshoe/diablo series racer next year
yeah, if the timing/scoring goes wonky again, i'll be a snowshoe/diablo series racer next year
Our team is still deciding on where to go. We had planned on going to Pkill for the race. However, WISP is closer.
But no one is offering up any details to the WISP race so we will probably end up at Pkill. I emailed Racer's edge on the schedule and lodging. All I got was that the schedule will be posted on the site sometime and I only was told that there is a state park for camping (where? Who knows?) and onsite lodging. For me, the onsite lodging is fine. However, I have several younger teammates that can't buck up over $100 for lodging.
While I really enjoyed Massanutten and Whitetail, the total lack of information is forcing me to drive 3 extra hours to pkill. That's a lot of cash for a promoter (racer's edge) to be out considering that it's 6-10 entries that they will be out. Hint, Hint, Hint: post some details.
Tony: can you help me out here?
But no one is offering up any details to the WISP race so we will probably end up at Pkill. I emailed Racer's edge on the schedule and lodging. All I got was that the schedule will be posted on the site sometime and I only was told that there is a state park for camping (where? Who knows?) and onsite lodging. For me, the onsite lodging is fine. However, I have several younger teammates that can't buck up over $100 for lodging.
While I really enjoyed Massanutten and Whitetail, the total lack of information is forcing me to drive 3 extra hours to pkill. That's a lot of cash for a promoter (racer's edge) to be out considering that it's 6-10 entries that they will be out. Hint, Hint, Hint: post some details.
Tony: can you help me out here?
From what I recall from when I went to the first race, there is a hotel just down the road. I think its a Comfort Inn, but don't quote me on that. I paid $80 for the room plus the local taxes, and that took it up to about $100 for the night. Not a bad room, but not $100 either.
The only bar in the town is down the street about a mile or so, it is also the town's only night club. This lead to us meeting some very "special" locals, gave it a nice Deliverance undertone while looking at some very nice country ass.
The race course is short, the lift is long, and the "pro shop" has 0 parts. However, the drinks are almost cheap, the girls that work there are cute, and you can chill or keep riding on your bike on the trails they have.
I had a good time. Going to CA for Nationals that weekend however (yes, I am a tool) but I'll be back in August.
The only bar in the town is down the street about a mile or so, it is also the town's only night club. This lead to us meeting some very "special" locals, gave it a nice Deliverance undertone while looking at some very nice country ass.
The race course is short, the lift is long, and the "pro shop" has 0 parts. However, the drinks are almost cheap, the girls that work there are cute, and you can chill or keep riding on your bike on the trails they have.
I had a good time. Going to CA for Nationals that weekend however (yes, I am a tool) but I'll be back in August.
I'm not going because I'm saving my pennies and vacation hours for a possible 2 week bender this August starting with Monster Park at SS, then Windrock later that week, followed by Diablo and lots of liver battering with alcohol.
....and the timing issue and fact that Deep Creek is 3.5 hours away puts me off the idea. Did I mention I'm cheap?
CAMPING....
To camp, there's the Deep Creek state park campgrounds which are very nice. They're clean, have a beach right on the lake with boat ramp, and bath houses with good clean crappers and nice clean showers. I believe the cost is $25/night for a site and you can get them with electric too, to run your ghetto blaster boomboxes.
Definitely recommend the camping as I've been there and it was a good time without issue. You can book online but I can't remember the address. Google "maryland state campgrounds" or something along those lines. There's also camping at Swallow Falls which is probably 15 mins away from the mountain. Also nice, more woodsy, good swimming in the waterfall area.
....and the timing issue and fact that Deep Creek is 3.5 hours away puts me off the idea. Did I mention I'm cheap?
CAMPING....
To camp, there's the Deep Creek state park campgrounds which are very nice. They're clean, have a beach right on the lake with boat ramp, and bath houses with good clean crappers and nice clean showers. I believe the cost is $25/night for a site and you can get them with electric too, to run your ghetto blaster boomboxes.
Definitely recommend the camping as I've been there and it was a good time without issue. You can book online but I can't remember the address. Google "maryland state campgrounds" or something along those lines. There's also camping at Swallow Falls which is probably 15 mins away from the mountain. Also nice, more woodsy, good swimming in the waterfall area.
thanks guys
I'm there hopefully it'll turn out nice! Ride on!
"From what I recall from when I went to the first race, there is a hotel just down the road. I think its a Comfort Inn, but don't quote me on that. I paid $80 for the room plus the local taxes, and that took it up to about $100 for the night. Not a bad room, but not $100 either.
The only bar in the town is down the street about a mile or so, it is also the town's only night club. This lead to us meeting some very "special" locals, gave it a nice Deliverance undertone while looking at some very nice country ass.
The race course is short, the lift is long, and the "pro shop" has 0 parts. However, the drinks are almost cheap, the girls that work there are cute, and you can chill or keep riding on your bike on the trails they have. "
Maybe while I'm there I'll peruse the lame bike shop and try to hook up with some local ho's.
Then again, maybe just a good MTB race is reason enough to go and see some good friends...
Okay Private Pyle?
The only bar in the town is down the street about a mile or so, it is also the town's only night club. This lead to us meeting some very "special" locals, gave it a nice Deliverance undertone while looking at some very nice country ass.
The race course is short, the lift is long, and the "pro shop" has 0 parts. However, the drinks are almost cheap, the girls that work there are cute, and you can chill or keep riding on your bike on the trails they have. "
Maybe while I'm there I'll peruse the lame bike shop and try to hook up with some local ho's.
Then again, maybe just a good MTB race is reason enough to go and see some good friends...
Okay Private Pyle?
Ill be there! yay!!!
Ill be there as well 
Pi31412 said:
That is a LOT of driving.
However long it takes you to get to Snowshoe, then 7 hours to get to Windrock, then 13 back to Diablo. Enjoy.
I'll probably just drive up for the day and drive back. Anybody want to carpool from NoVA so we can split gas costs?
Ill be there
www.racersedgeonline.com has the wisp schedule now.
ok pardon my "blondeness" but will someone break down this wisp/blue knob thing...Im a little confused?
Wisp now has a new Dual track - probably one of the best in the country. It will remain open for the rest of the season.
*WOW*Paris said:
yellowrake said:
Yeah, Wow!
Someone's been to the beach lately because there's clearly no shortage of sand in that someoen's lady-parts. But who wouldn't after such a fine articulate flogging?
Just leave, noname and fat-boy, ya know, if you want things to be cool.
Just go. ------------------------------>
Just leave, noname and fat-boy, ya know, if you want things to be cool.
Just go. ------------------------------>
Ah, it's about time the natives fought back.
Anyway, ya'll have fun at Wisp for me. I have to work this weekend.
God, I love that course and the whole Deep Creek Lake area... plus the good times with friends there the past two years.
God, I love that course and the whole Deep Creek Lake area... plus the good times with friends there the past two years.
Souds like a few very good reasons to take a sick day! Anyway, more races there later in the year!Capt. Jack Sparrow said:
Capt. Jack Sparrow said:
BOOO!!!!!
Will we see you at Snowshoe next weekend?
Just an advanced warning, I'm not a cheap date.Paris said:
ink:this is what i would like to know about. I have a wisp flyer.
shows entry fee at $35.
now go to the wisp site and suddenly its $50
http://www.skiwisp.com/summer_events.htm#July
explain that one
shows entry fee at $35.
now go to the wisp site and suddenly its $50
http://www.skiwisp.com/summer_events.htm#July
explain that one
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inflation?
Maybe because now it is not just the Wisp Series, its part of the MAC?
Dunno why it'd be more though.....
Dunno why it'd be more though.....
I think I am going/campin out.
Has anyone ridden the DH course?
Has anyone ridden the DH course?
Alright I can only go up for the day, anybody from the DC Area want to carpool to the race? I'll drive, just need the company and gas money. I plan on rolling out at 5:30-6:00AM.
Paris said:
Dude, Chill. Only warning.
Superdeft I rode it yesterday until my bike broke (haha). Its suppppppper slimmy. Very very slippery. My bike didnt stay put on any roots and some of the shutes are slick but its definatly ridable and kinda fun once you get past the wetness.
I can't afford to go 
But
I'll be at Snowshoe!!
But
I'll be at Snowshoe!!
Thanks sunner et al. I am a little skeptical about the DH, may just roll up there for the DS. Who knows they're doing the slalom race?
I'm stoked, Packing up my shizzit now for the early drive tomorrow!