Nov. 17/18 - Southridge 16th annual Challenge

[Pat...]

Who else is going?

[jamesdc]

I'll probably be there.

[Edgy]

I'm going to give it my best shot!

[ultraNoob]

Gonna try superD on sat then Zclass on sun

[Pat...]

I'll try super D! I did it once at in Infineon and a bunch of XC kids schooled me.

[dhmike]

Gonna try superD on sat then Zclass on sun

dang it ultranoob, you should just race the superd on sat. i don't want to get smoked by you again in the dh .:disgust1:

[Pat...]

Who's camping? I think I'm going to.

[ultraNoob]

dang it ultranoob, you should just race the superd on sat. i don't want to get smoked by you again in the dh .:disgust1:

haha! smoked yea right. I crashed hard last race and had to take a dnf. You should look out for Sluck and Lovebunny's faster brother. They've really been thrownin the hammer.

Here's some insider info...

Sluck is riding a demo 9 and has been railing mammoth, murrieta, N*, Bootleg, and tunnel.. I think he's the one to beat.

for superD I know i'm gonna get beat on the climb, so i'm just there to say I did it and survived. I'm gonna have to do it again in feb cuz EdLubba's promised to do one too

[dhmike]

sorry ultranoob , i guess i got you confused with sluck maybe @ the cal state race .well good luck in the super d !

[dhmike]

Who's camping? I think I'm going to.

the only camping i'm going to be doing is hopefully on my friends couch .

[ultraNoob]

sorry ultranoob , i guess i got you confused with sluck maybe @ the cal state race .well good luck in the super d !


yea, that was Sluck. I was the one who went missing on the second run cuz I jacked my knee. Sluck = Slow and Suck He really needs to change his name cuz he's no longer slow, and he no longer sucks... well maybe just a little

I've already accepted it... The only way I'm not gonna place last on super D is if someone crashes bad and takes their dear sweet time to get up... or has a mechanical...

[Abstrakt51]

The LA crew will prob come out for this one too. Should be fun seeing that none of us ever competeted in any sort.

[retrofred]

i'll be there. i always try and show up for this race. hell gotta see what my new bike can do.

[bneall]

gonna do it, never raced before. should be interesting.

[ultraNoob]

if it's your first time, the last 20sec before it's your turn is the most nerve wracking 20sec of your life

my first race was my funnest

[Pat...]

I thought you were talking about the last 20s of the course. :rofl:

[ultraNoob]

nah, Ozzer dubbed the last section "20sec of pain", that's the best part cuz you get to scream at pedestrians to GTF outta your way and then pelt them with rocks and gravel as you fly by

[retrofred]

gonna do it, never raced before. should be interesting.

the one thing to remember, is just go to have fun. that is what it's all about.

[schwinnstr8]

I want to try it out. I've always heard good things about Southridge races. But...I'm not to sure on what calss i should be riding. Any suggestions?

[bneall]

can anyone elaborate on the different class routes? I heard that the beginner bypassed some of the more rocky sections?

[retrofred]

it all depends on what coarse that the southridge team decides on using. last year when i did this race they had everybody racing the same lines.

[ultraNoob]

yup, I concur.... same lines as the pros (most of the time).... although not as fast, but the crashes made for some excellent photos. IT'S SO FREAKIN FUN!!! DO IT!!!!

[Ozzer]

I want to try it out. I've always heard good things about Southridge races. But...I'm not to sure on what calss i should be riding. Any suggestions?


Race in the ZA class. I will be in that class to try it out.
Hey, do you still have the XVert Carbon fork? Wanna sell it back for today's market value? :) Or I can trade you an older 03 Boxxer for it? If the bushings are shot, nevermind.

[schwinnstr8]

Race in the ZA class. I will be in that class to try it out.
Hey, do you still have the XVert Carbon fork? Wanna sell it back for today's market value? :) Or I can trade you an older 03 Boxxer for it? If the bushings are shot, nevermind.

Sorry, my little cousin cracked the fork and taco-ed the wheel at mammoth. See you guys at the races.

[5150dhbiker]

Should be there.

[Pat...]

Cool. I'll be on a black Bullit or an orange Chameleon.

[Dylan Dean]

i'll be there... no racing for me though... hopefully riding though. waaaaayyy too outta shape to spend money to get 3 min behind the winner (& yes i'm talkin DH! haha)

just tried to run across the street up here... not fun! my ligaments/tendons/etc are sore as hell... hopefully i'll be able to ride! might needs some more PT first! cross my fingers

i'll be at the Nema booth though (most likely drinkin the whole weekend)

THINKING about camping there... not sure yet... got done w/ 4 days/nights camping at Sequoia National Park. fun fun!

[Pat...]

Your ankle sounds gnarly. I'm thinking about camping too. Can I buy stuff at the Nema booth there?

[bullcrew]

Im there! Wife has to let MR. MOM go play. :D

[1000-Oaks]

I'll be there. Didn't know if I should race or shoot photos, but being broke I guess I'll shoot. :) Maybe I'll get a good one of Mr. Mom / Bullcrew.

Check my web site the Monday after the race, and as usual I'll post any good wreck photos I get.

www.PhotoTurbo.com

[Pat...]

Haha, nice!

I want to shoot downhill, but it's hard because I also really want to race, and hate missing a run... doing both. There needs to be more races I can't do like Jeep King Of The Mountain. :D

[jonKranked]

i'm there :thumb:

[Shyrmp]

as usual I'll post any good wreck photos I get.

Make sure you catch mine :p

[bullcrew]

I'll be there. Didn't know if I should race or shoot photos, but being broke I guess I'll shoot. :) Maybe I'll get a good one of Mr. Mom / Bullcrew.

Check my web site the Monday after the race, and as usual I'll post any good wreck photos I get.

www.PhotoTurbo.com

itll be intresting racing on little sleep. :D
Im picking my other brat up in needles (1/2 way point from flagstaff) on sat am then well be there. Im bringing hios bike and gear, hes 12 on saturdat its his bday so i want hin to race if possible.

[1000-Oaks]

Make sure you catch mine :p

Scream a lot a few seconds BEFORE you go down, so I can get ready! :busted:

[Shyrmp]

Scream a lot a few seconds BEFORE you go down, so I can get ready! :busted:

Not a problem ;)

[5150dhbiker]

Haha, nice!

I want to shoot downhill, but it's hard because I also really want to race, and hate missing a run... doing both. There needs to be more races I can't do like Jeep King Of The Mountain. :D


I'd shoot for ya during your run but I'm not going to be racing Expert this race, still in Sport....my last sport race ever!

Btw, it's official that I'm going now! My new X.O is on the way so I'll be able to shift again.

[bullcrew]

Scream a lot a few seconds BEFORE you go down, so I can get ready! :busted:

Not a half bad Idea, D! I can probably shoot for you as well if you want to race.

[ultraNoob]

I'll post any good wreck photos I get.

www.PhotoTurbo.com

wrecks?! ok, I'll aim to please :thumb:

[d_c]

does anyone know if by chance Donny marks the XC course on Friday, the day before the race on Saturday?

[dhmike]

i'm pretty sure he does.

[1000-Oaks]

Not a half bad Idea, D! I can probably shoot for you as well if you want to race.

Thanks for the offer, but it would probably be more trouble than it's worth. It's tough enough dragging all my gear up there (and dealing with blowing dirt or rain) without adding a bike/helmet/armor and trying to get in a run.

[bullcrew]

No worries. I put the 2.7 on the front today. Im getting tired of the front end washing out, granted the run behind my place is 4+ inches of loose stuff with crust almost straight down and rockier than He11.

Anyone have suggestions for riding the loose dirty here. NW Im set but this stuff wreaks havoc on me so far, blowing corners and sliding in the shale/pebbly stuff.

[blender]

i've had good luck with the Michelin DH32 up front.. it's a 2.8, but not an overly large 2.8, so it seems just perfect. Works great in the loose sh!t like Mammoth, and the 'loose over hardpack' SoCal stuff.

[bullcrew]

What pressure? I assume a 20-25 should be suffice, I need to dial my kids bike in hes racing the 7-12 category. Saturday is his 12th B-day so hes excited to spend it racing for his first time. :thumb:

Cool I appreciate it as does the skin on my forearms.:D
I am definently above 40lbs with the DH tires on there. :D :D
Even tubeless its a good 3lbs heavier now and d@mn I can feel it.

[bullcrew]

Thanks for the offer, but it would probably be more trouble than it's worth. It's tough enough dragging all my gear up there (and dealing with blowing dirt or rain) without adding a bike/helmet/armor and trying to get in a run.

:D I only offered to be nice! :D
See you up there D, My kid and I are pre running sat and definently racing sunday.

[Edgy]

:D I only offered to be nice! :D
See you up there D, My kid and I are pre running sat and definently racing sunday.

BC, I'll be there. If you ever got around to that protective tape, if got a couple of vids for you.

[Pat...]

If you see a black bullit with a RM sticker on the front side of the seattube, it's mine (and hopefully me on it).

[bullcrew]

If you see a black bullit with a RM sticker on the front side of the seattube, it's mine (and hopefully me on it).

So whos is it if it goes by and no ones on it! :D

[bullcrew]

BC, I'll be there. If you ever got around to that protective tape, if got a couple of vids for you.

I will run them this week. I opened a shop on the first and have been busy cutting my 3-d letters and getting all the right stuff together (unpacking boxes) as well as the new baby so I am burning on 1 hour of sleep right now.:shocked:
Ill be up and ready for saturday/sunday.

[bullcrew]

OK heres the tire choice:
Kenda nevegal/bluegroove DH casings tubeless set up and a 2.7 front with a 2.5 rear.

Is this about right for how loose it is.
I figrue Ill run 20psi and adjust from there as well as dial the fork in.

[Edgy]

I will run them this week. I opened a shop on the first and have been busy cutting my 3-d letters and getting all the right stuff together (unpacking boxes) as well as the new baby so I am burning on 1 hour of sleep right now.:shocked:
Ill be up and ready for saturday/sunday.

No worries dude, I completely understand. Take care of home first!
What class you racing? I think ther's like 3-5 guys in the ol codger class for me.Those guys are sure to school me:help:

[Abstrakt51]

I'll see you guys there. I'm going beginner for sure.:thumb:

[Abstrakt51]

I will run them this week. I opened a shop on the first and have been busy cutting my 3-d letters and getting all the right stuff together (unpacking boxes) as well as the new baby so I am burning on 1 hour of sleep right now.:shocked:
Ill be up and ready for saturday/sunday.

I still need to get w/ you T about the Van.

[bullcrew]

I think sport or above, last time I did beginner I handed the class their Aholes.
This will be different in part that both you guys know I suck at the loose dirt. I wrecked 3 times on SJT and 1 at laguna. :D I figure run a bigger tire stiffer sidewall less pressure and see what happens.

This AIN'T the NW style dirt!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ed!!y your not going to have much comp as far as your class, I know how you ride you should fare really well. Abst, you and I are in the same boat. Your new to racing and I suck. :D

Remember not to gas out first run, control the adrenaline and relax.

[bullcrew]

I still need to get w/ you T about the Van.

No worries.
Im looking forward to racing this weekend.

Are you and Eddy there on saturday if so look for me and well run it, Ill have the little grom but hes pretty courageous. :D

[bullcrew]

I havent been gone that long!!! What the He11 is the little donations icon/check thingy in the avatars?

[Edgy]

I think sport or above, last time I did beginner I handed the class their Aholes.
This will be different in part that both you guys know I suck at the loose dirt. I wrecked 3 times on SJT and 1 at laguna. :D I figure run a bigger tire stiffer sidewall less pressure and see what happens.

This AIN'T the NW style dirt!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ed!!y your not going to have much comp as far as your class, I know how you ride you should fare really well. Abst, you and I are in the same boat. Your new to racing and I suck. :D

Remember not to gas out first run, control the adrenaline and relax.

Hey, going down at Laguna is not hard to do. I can't tell you how many buds i have that have been hopitalized by that place, including myself. SJT when it's loose is slippery loose. Last time I rode Fontana it wasn't that kind of loose. You'll do fine.... just send it! Regardless should be a fun hangout.

[Pat...]

I have to figure out how to get down there.

[bullcrew]

Ill practice sat with the 2.7dhs and see what happens. Ill bring the 2.5 single plys though.

[bullcrew]

I have to figure out how to get down there.

I dont know where los oliv is but if its near 1000 oaks (not just his avatar) contact him.

[schwinnstr8]

What time is the DH Beginner Class practice on saturday? Do i need to register on saturday? If so, what time? Any help would be great. Thanks.

[jonKranked]

2 questions:

whats the class/age breakdown?

anyone going from the south bay area and wanna carpool?

[Zark]

19-26, 27-34 and so on.

[dhmike]

What time is the DH Beginner Class practice on saturday? Do i need to register on saturday? If so, what time? Any help would be great. Thanks.

begineers pratice same time as everybody else. i don't know what time though i would assume after the c.c and super d race.

[Pat...]

Los Olivos is here: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=los+olivos&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=48.421237,82.265625&ie=UTF8&z=11&iwloc=addr&om=1

Is anyone coming from north of SB?

[So Cal biker]

i think ill go

[ultraNoob]

Southridge USA (http://www.southridgeusa.com)

All the race info and age class breakdowns should be listed there. I think it's on the waiver link.

Here's the race flyer 16th Annual SRC Flyer (http://www.southridgeusa.com/images/16thAnnualChallenge.pdf)

See you guys out there. I'm gonna have to bow out of Super D. Got the flu and right now my lungs are all phlegmed up. DH is on though.

[Pat...]

Does anyone in SB have room for me and my bike?

[5150dhbiker]

Does anyone in SB have room for me and my bike?

I'll let ya know...send me a message on myspace or facebook with ur number and I'll text you or call you within the next two days.

It won't be comfortable since it's only an extended cab truck but at least it's something.

[5150dhbiker]

Well, that spot is now full :( Sorry man...I REALLY should have gotten a bigger truck, lol.

One of my other friends MIGHT be going down, if so he'd have room but there's only a 40% chance of him actually going.

[Pat...]

Hahaha. Thanks anyway!

[1000-Oaks]

Ill bring the 2.5 single plys though.

Might be the way to go, 300 yards of almost-flat pedaling along "the wall" to the finish will punish those with heavy tires.

A guy I know thought a short-track tire would be the ticket for the rear (semi-slick middle with side knobs), but then it rained that day and he had zero traction.

[1000-Oaks]

I dont know where los oliv is but if its near 1000 oaks (not just his avatar) contact him.

I probably won't be heading back west after the race, sorry.

[Pat...]

And it might be a bit far for you to pick me up by SB. :think: :D

[dhmike]

you can always start hitch hiking mtnbrider. i bet if you start now you'll make it to fontucky by race time.

[bullcrew]

Might be the way to go, 300 yards of almost-flat pedaling along "the wall" to the finish will punish those with heavy tires.

A guy I know thought a short-track tire would be the ticket for the rear (semi-slick middle with side knobs), but then it rained that day and he had zero traction.

Yeah I got another cassette yesterday for the DH tire set up, that way all I have to do is switch.

41.9lbs with the AVY/2.7dh front and 2.5DH rear (tubeless). :thumb:
39.8 with the singles.

[Pat...]

you can always start hitch hiking mtnbrider. i bet if you start now you'll make it to fontucky by race time.

:think: Why didn't I think of that??

[5150dhbiker]

Ok...things keep going back and fourth. Well, one of my friends may have to bail out cuz he just broke the lowers on his fork today, so unless he finds a replacment (70% chance of that happening) then there would be room.

This all could have been solved if I would have bought a bigger truck! AHHHHH

[Pat...]

That sucks...for him. So, if there is room, I'd be sitting on the bench thing? It's probably worth it. :think:

You're going down Saturday?

[dhmike]

mtnbrider find a ride yet ?

[W4S]

Ok...things keep going back and fourth. Well, one of my friends may have to bail out cuz he just broke the lowers on his fork today, so unless he finds a replacment (70% chance of that happening) then there would be room.

This all could have been solved if I would have bought a bigger truck! AHHHHH


I have an '05 boxxer in great shape if he wants to buy it.

[Ozzer]

There will be a Super Expert class. Sweet!

[W4S]

what the **** is super expert? Is that like semi-pro with no payout? I was hoping they'd have a mid-advanced semi-beginner expert class so i could care even less about racing.

[Pat...]

^ :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Is it John, from Velo Pro that broke his fork? I think he found something to throw on for the weekend.

I'll just stay at home since I can't find a ride.

[DFoxracing]

I'll be there most likely. that's right... back in the racing scene after a couple year hiatus.

Is the wall sprint in effect? cuz god knows i'm in tip top shape for a good long sprint at the end of a race run.

[Pat...]

It is. Have fun! :D

[Ozzer]

what the **** is super expert? Is that like semi-pro with no payout? I was hoping they'd have a mid-advanced semi-beginner expert class so i could care even less about racing.

I don't have the flyer...dunno.

I really hope Z Class is as fun as many touted it to be.

[Ozzer]

Is the wall sprint in effect?

Pegboy said that they added a small rhythm section (or mini doubles)near the end before it descends to the last couple of turns. He said the bailout line penalizes you a lot in time. Interesting..

[Pat...]

I don't have the flyer...dunno.

I really hope Z Class is as fun as many touted it to be.

I heard it's pretty hard. Just remember to move out of the way and let people pass if they are yelling from behind you.

[merrrrjig]

anyone know what time practice starts (shuttle) on sat>?

[blender]

anyone know what time practice starts (shuttle) on sat>?

DH course will be fully open at 11am, shuttle will run 12-4pm

[Dylan Dean]

There will be a Super Expert class. Sweet!

they gonna have a super gimp class? if so, i'm racing! :D



....otherwise i'm just gonna do a little riding & drinking.. & riding... & drinking... & drinking... s7& fdrinkzin.... & dreakin... &DUNKR... & drunkkkk.... & passsed out! lol j/k

i'll be there for some hopefull good times! see yawl there! :D

[dhmike]

some pics of the course are posted on str. looks like there running on the right side , the old cal state course.

[1000-Oaks]

Weather should be nice Sunday, sunny, high of 79 and only a slight breeze.

[bullcrew]

Weather should be nice Sunday, sunny, high of 79 and only a slight breeze.

Were you there today?

[5150dhbiker]

Hey, congrats to everyone who did well and survived the course (lots of fun...tiring though).

It was my first race in Expert, so I'm pretty happy with 6th (was 5th but some guy protested and knocked me down). It was cool seing some people that I've seen at the nationals last year. Can't wait to see all ya there for the winter series!!

[ultraNoob]

Where was the guy with the Guitar hiding? His jam sesh got me all worked up during my race run

[blender]

i think he was up on the hill above the middle rock garden...
definitely got everyone pumped!

[ultraNoob]

Ozzer was tellin me that some of the younger beginners were looking around for him DURING their race runs... I think it made for some good crash pix

[5150dhbiker]

Ozzer was tellin me that some of the younger beginners were looking around for him DURING their race runs... I think it made for some good crash pix

Haha, I noticed that even during practice. People were wanting good photos more then good practice/results, lol.

Anyone know which sites will have photos posted within the next week or so? I've already got one of me but I'm a photo lover and have to have photos of me racing.

[ultraNoob]

phototurbo was there, I think bluefire was too. Got some cards from some new photogs, but it's still in my gear bag. I'll check tonight.

[5150dhbiker]

sweet, thanks! I'm just eager to get some photos!

[1000-Oaks]

11/18/07 Fontana Southridge Challenge at Fontana pix are up!

Here you go: http://phototurbo.smugmug.com/gallery/3853352

Here's how you can post your photo online:
- Find your photo.
- Click "share photo" botton, located roughly top right of page.
- Where it says "Flaunt your photos", click "forums, blogs, etc."
- Select the size you want to post, and click "copy link".
- Post the link on forums, email it, whatever. Easy.

[Dylan Dean]

a few pics & a brief report up on www.PINNEDmtb.com

[blender]

Gary displays a very impressive lean in that blown out corner
http://www.pinnedmtb.com/ghouseman_fontana111807_385.JPG

[Dylan Dean]

Gary displays a very impressive lean in that blown out corner
http://www.pinnedmtb.com/ghouseman_fontana111807_385.JPG

i'm the David Copperfield of the camera! making you see things they aren't doing! ;) ...& i'm also getting sued by women for sexual harassment (or whatever he's getting sued for! haha)

[5150dhbiker]

a few pics & a brief report up on www.PINNEDmtb.com

Haha, you got a sweet pic. of my friend Traver Joehnck and my friend Hans Keisler (the one doing the face plant into the rocks!