Bigfoot Race and Mud don't mix

[profro]

Fellas, keep checking the weather. If we get rain through Saturday morning, like we are expected to, there is no way Bigfoot can go off on Sunday. As most of you know, Bigfoot is red clay and it doesn't dry too fast in 60-70 degree weather.

Keep checking here for updates.

However, Spoke80 and I have worked a lot out there this week to get things prepped and its riding really fast and fun. The new section is great. I see a lot of passing in there. There are 3 very distinct lines. Each about as face as the other.

[spoke80]

Fellas, keep checking the weather. If we get rain through Saturday morning, like we are expected to, there is no way Bigfoot can go off on Sunday. As most of you know, Bigfoot is red clay and it doesn't dry too fast in 60-70 degree weather.

Keep checking here for updates.

However, Spoke80 and I have worked a lot out there this week to get things prepped and its riding really fast and fun. The new section is great. I see a lot of passing in there. There are 3 very distinct lines. Each about as face as the other.


FU<K!!!!!!!


Sorry, I'm really over this weekend rain.

[FCLinder]

Fellas, keep checking the weather. If we get rain through Saturday morning, like we are expected to, there is no way Bigfoot can go off on Sunday. As most of you know, Bigfoot is red clay and it doesn't dry too fast in 60-70 degree weather.

Keep checking here for updates.

However, Spoke80 and I have worked a lot out there this week to get things prepped and its riding really fast and fun. The new section is great. I see a lot of passing in there. There are 3 very distinct lines. Each about as face as the other.

Whats the zip code of Bigfoot so I can check out Weather.com

[spoke80]

Whats the zip code of Bigfoot so I can check out Weather.com


Local weather station: www.wbir.com

the doppler radars are located at the airport (south of town) and in Morristown (north and east of town)

IF we get 2 inshes of rain between Friday and Saturday as forecasted then you can forget about Bigfoot until Tuesday.

[Jeremy R]

God does not like MTX.

[CHepler]

Here is a pretty good link for Windrock and Bigfoot current conditions

http://oliverspringscity.com/weather.html

[FCLinder]

I was looking forward to riding the course again that took me out of racing for so long. I have to kill the Demons!!!!! Hope the weather holds off.

[profro]

I was looking forward to riding the course again that took me out of racing for so long. I have to kill the Demons!!!!! Hope the weather holds off.

The only thing left from the course that took you out is the step-up hip and the giagantic table at the bottom. Otherwise everything is completely different.

[bizutch]

how about throwing down calcium chloride...or road bond? :thumb:

[FCLinder]

The only thing left from the course that took you out is the step-up hip and the giagantic table at the bottom. Otherwise everything is completely different.

Thats what I heard from Tom and Garitt.

[dhbuilder]

an absolute ton of work has gone into both venues, to be perfect for this weekend.

as of last night, windrock was beyond perfect.
as i'm sure bigfoot was too.

next year we'll have to start doing all this stuff in early may.
aprils weather is just not stabilized enough.

[Jeremy R]

I say push it back a week so I can come.:)

[ztlh13]

Yes next weekend is good for me too. Either way I will come Sunday since Windrock should be good regardless!

[bizutch]

I say push it back a week so I can come.:)
awww...come on...you can make it down on the SX.

[FCLinder]

Push it back two weeks. I will have the DH bike then.

[profro]

Keep in mind we ride every weekend if the weather is good. Come when ever you want.

[JeffD]

God does not like MTX.

He prefers to race a 20

[BKQuill]

He prefers to race a 20

OH SNAP!!!!!!!!!


That was good Jeff, props to ya on that one!!

[parson153]

yo i got mud tires, i'm sure everyone will say they will cake, muds fun!

[jet]

I was looking forward to riding the course again that took me out of racing for so long. I have to kill the Demons!!!!! Hope the weather holds off.

didn't you just smack your head there? Yeah that's right, you got the snot concussed out of you. I won't make light of that.

My last race there, I got a cut soo bad I had to get 15 stitches. The fat was creeping out of my arm.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Jetdh/000_0621_0001.jpg
Beter than a manpon though.

[b stevens]

doug,so whats the word as of friday morning, should we leave the mtnx bikes at home and just try and ride windrock when it dries out.:mad:

[ztlh13]

Looks like a line of thunderstorms moving in friday night and then rain saturday. I would still like to get a semi-organized rain ticket for next weekend. What do you guys want to do? Post a time Doug!

[profro]

Red clay is a different story. A ball of clay about the size of a basketball would form at your chainstay/bb area and around your brake arch. Plus, and more importantly, we would destroy the course. Its not canceled yet and I'll work hard to get it ready for Sunday. But lets see how much rain we are going to get Friday night. They are calling for localized flooding in some places.

[spoke80]

Red clay is a different story. A ball of clay about the size of a basketball would form at your chainstay/bb area and around your brake arch. Plus, and more importantly, we would destroy the course. Its not canceled yet and I'll work hard to get it ready for Sunday. But lets see how much rain we are going to get Friday night. They are calling for localized flooding in some places.

good call

[FCLinder]

[QUOTE=jet]didn't you just smack your head there? Yeah that's right, you got the snot concussed out of you. I won't make light of that. QUOTE]

I did a little more than that. Tried to clear the old triple in practice and cased the 3rd jump. I knocked my self out, broke my right wrist, and Fed my right knee up. I didn't know how bad my knee was till I tried to race again at the end of the year. It hurt so bad to pedal. Went to the doctor and he said I had to stay of the bike till after surgery. Surgery was just over a year ago. I am so glad to be back.

[spoke80]

[QUOTE=jet]didn't you just smack your head there? Yeah that's right, you got the snot concussed out of you. I won't make light of that. QUOTE]

I did a little more than that. Tried to clear the old triple in practice and cased the 3rd jump. I knocked my self out, broke my right wrist, and Fed my right knee up. I didn't know how bad my knee was till I tried to race again at the end of the year. It hurt so bad to pedal. Went to the doctor and he said I had to stay of the bike till after surgery. Surgery was just over a year ago. I am so glad to be back.

Where did this happen?

[bigdrop05]

Jet: Yo man, "elbow pads"?...... Although scars are masculine....

Bigfoot: Red clay sucks "bigtime" .. I hate red clay,you guys might want to forget it & pop in the dvd's this weekend.....

I'm off to the beach for a week...............................

[parson153]

doug, what are you doing for insurance, i'd like for everyone to come up to lindsey wilson. our course is better than its ever been. I just need to know what to do for insurance.

[FCLinder]

[QUOTE=FCLinder]

Where did this happen?

It was the first year of when Bigfoot was born!!!!

[spoke80]

[QUOTE=spoke80]

It was the first year of when Bigfoot was born!!!!

Damn, I just don't remember. But f-it your healed and stoked! Look forward to shredding with you.

[FCLinder]

[QUOTE=FCLinder]

Damn, I just don't remember. But f-it your healed and stoked! Look forward to shredding with you.

Any time man!!!

[profro]

doug, what are you doing for insurance, i'd like for everyone to come up to lindsey wilson. our course is better than its ever been. I just need to know what to do for insurance.


We weren't doing anything for insurance. We not having any entry fee, no liscense, no points, no prizes. Sorta like a group ride.

[profro]

So far we haven't seen any rain at Bigfoot. Windrock got hammered with heavy wind and rain. It blew through WR pretty quick, so not a lot of rain. There are more storms coming down the pipe, but I'd say right now we are still on for Sunday.

[jet]

I knocked my self out, broke my right wrist, and Fed my right knee up. I didn't know how bad my knee was till I tried to race again at the end of the year.

When did you break your wrist?

[profro]

Well folks, I don't think its going to happen. We got close to 1.85" of rain over night and the sun is not expected until late this afternoon. I'm heading over to the track this morning and I'll check it out. Check back later. We may push it back to late Sunday afternoon.

[JeffD]

Any armchair QB opinions on how WR fared?

[jet]

Keep us all posted. How about a new thread?

[FCLinder]

When did you break your wrist?

Back at the start of the season in 03.

[profro]

The sun is out and shinning, but the track is really wet. I just don't see it happening. Sorry.

[FCLinder]

The sun is out and shinning, but the track is really wet. I just don't see it happening. Sorry.

Thanks for the update. You will see us up there soon.

[profro]

I inspected the track closer and there is no way we can race or even ride. The course is destroyed in places and I'm not going to rebuild it for the 3rd time this year. I've got too much riding and training to do. As of this time there is no make up date. F'n rain!

[motomike]

Damn Doug I'm sorry to hear that. I know you've been breaking your back getting that track ready for action. But what can you do. check your PMs.

[Peete]

If it's any consolation I got a sunburn at the beach yesterday.:cool:

I'm glad I went ahead, pissed the wife off and rode Windrock last weekend.
Too bad it's too impractical and expensive to cover a mtnx course like they do to BMX tracks. Jacksonville had a torrential downpour last night but the race started on time this morning.

I'm sorry for everyone who were set up for this weekend only to have it go to crap. I'm bringing the kids up to ride BF after Easter for a day.

[profro]

A couple of a$$hats rode down the course this morning and left 3 inched deep ruts all the way down the course. Thanks jerks.

[FCLinder]

That sucks Doug!!! I know how much time you put into that place. I would be mad too.

"KICK THEIR A$$ SEA BASS!!!!"

[bizutch]

A couple of a$$hats rode down the course this morning and left 3 inched deep ruts all the way down the course. Thanks jerks.
wow....starting to take some real personal pride in that thing I see. Sorry about that man...you know it wasn't me. My fat arse would have left 8 inch deep ruts...

[profro]

Its just frustrating to work countless hours to have it destroyed in a matter of minutes by some jerks who knew better.

[bizutch]

Its just frustrating to work countless hours to have it destroyed in a matter of minutes by some jerks who knew better.
sounds like you know the culprits...

[profro]

No, I don't know who it was, but when was the last time you thought it was cool to ride in wet red clay mud? Everyone knows better.

[bizutch]

No, I don't know who it was, but when was the last time you thought it was cool to ride in wet red clay mud?
Charlotte dual downhill...1996. Never been the same since...scarred for life.