Wolf Laurel Response?

[Metal Dude]

So how was the Wolf Laurel turnout?
How was the course? And the Racing?
Was there ground made in the goal of
convincing them that this weekends event should warrant a MTB themed park?

[motomike]

It was a good time. About 1/2 the people who said they would show up, didn't. Shame on you all! The course was OLD SKOOL straight up, and got really fun after some small ruts and lines started popping up.

Pros
1. Herndon
2. Beytagh
3. Haley
4. Devault
5. Stagner

[T-Pirate]

It was a good time. About 1/2 the people who said they would show up, didn't. Shame on you all! The course was OLD SKOOL straight up, and got really fun after some small ruts and lines started popping up.

Pros
1. Herndon
2. Beytagh
3. Haley
4. Devault
5. Stagner

Hey....you know maybe if I'd had my slalom bike I would've considered it.

[motomike]

Hey....you know maybe if I'd had my slalom bike I would've considered it.

No worries you had a good excuss... I'll bring it to Boone on Friday.

[T-Pirate]

No worries you had a good excuss... I'll bring it to Boone on Friday.


Word. I've been going pinner style on building. Already cranked through like 3x as much benching as the section we did by the cave in two days.

[stubby]

hows the dh course?

[motomike]

Don't know didn't look for it, but I hear its gonna be good.

[demolition dave]

It was a good time. About 1/2 the people who said they would show up, didn't. Shame on you all!

Never raced dual before..........but will definately show up for the DH race.

[bizutch]

No worries you had a good excuse... I'll bring it to Boone on Friday.

I didn't have a bike to ride for slalom. I've got my Sunday, a road bike and a cruiser. I might not come close to winning a slalom, but if I race one, I want to at least be competitive. :twitch:

I was at Sugar and there were tons of guys with DH bikes up there. Every one of them didn't even know Wolf was going on, in fairness to them.

[motomike]

I was at Sugar and there were tons of guys with DH bikes up there.

awesome, can you make it up there next weekend by any chance? I'll be riding there both saturday and sunday, and devault is coming up for one of those days as well. Is the new trail around the top rock drop built?

[highrevs]

I had a good time hanging out taking photos at wolf laurel. I’m not too sure if the numbers added up for the guys making the decisions about the bike park, but it seemed everyone that made it had fun. I had a chance to meet a few more people, which is always cool and the racing was pretty sweeet. The loose and dusty corners made for fun photos.

I have some pretty solid shots from the day. Give me some time and I’ll have a fairly significant gallery up.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/pbhighrevs/070707-wolf%20ridge/_DSC6742.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/pbhighrevs/070707-wolf%20ridge/_DSC6749.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/pbhighrevs/070707-wolf%20ridge/_DSC6868.jpg

[bizutch]

awesome, can you make it up there next weekend by any chance? I'll be riding there both saturday and sunday, and devault is coming up for one of those days as well. Is the new trail around the top rock drop built?

I posted in the DH forum. I'll keep this thread on topic.

Realisticly speaking, slalom is not going to be winning over the brass without the DH riders being present. Ryan got an opportunity to test his planning skills on this one and can now concentrate on the August DH/DS combo and make it have bang for the buck. :thumb:

What would help attendance more than anything is if you, the riders, are taking a copy of the flyer to all the shops personally and getting it posted now so people can plan NOW. Also, link it on every random forum, thread and forward it in emails to anyone you know who rides.

Most MTB'ers don't stay glued to this forum like us and will never know if they aren't told IN PERSOn.

[Peete]

It helps if the flyer is out more than 1 week in advance.

I was planning on going right up to the last second but I could not find any reasonable lodging this side of Weaverville.

I'll definitely let everyone down here know about the next race. Having DH and DS will attract more folks. Sorry I missed a good time.

[mbrp07]

Big thanks to all who showed last weekend- turned out to be very competitive racing! Please spread the word on the August event and bring you friends to check it out.

If you want a cabin at the resort act fast. Otherwise, Holiday Inn Express Erwin, TN has great rooms for a deal! The whole place is clean, has a pool and is only 20 minutes from the resort. Do consider giving them your business as they have sponsored these events.

Downhill course volunteer help is needed this coming saturday- Holla if you want in!