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Brass Monkey

07-03-2001, 03:12 PM

Hey there I'm a DH racer from New Zealand.
I'm only in the intermediate grade for secondary school mtb
most of the races are held around the end of the year to may or june.
Check out www.mountainbike.co.nz and go to the events calender.:cool:

FreakWentFlyer

07-06-2001, 10:03 AM

I race beginner but might be moving to sport soon. My problem is that I don't get to train enough to do the milage required in the sport catagory. I placed 4th at the Norba nationals, Snow Shoe WV. That's my best race so far. ride Ride RIDE!!!

nazmtnman

07-07-2001, 06:49 PM

I started racing in the local AZ Championship series this year. Raced beginner and had a blast. I am hooked and will never give it up. My goal is to become a pro racer, but at the least I will be racing as long as I can get on a bike, win or lose. Ended up getting 6th place in the state point series, my best finish was a 4th. In the championship race I was leading most of the race and in 2nd by about 10 yards when I got a flat tire, bummer. But, I learned that I could keep up with the leaders so it's up to sport for next season. Can't wait. Hey Freak, awesome job on the podium at an NCS race. That's a pretty big accomplishment, I should be able to race some big races next summer. Saw your post at mtbr (I'm tool man there), don't worry about moving up until YOU'RE ready. T.A.:cool:

ridemonkey2

07-08-2001, 10:38 AM

I can't race right now because I have a rack on my bike, but if I get that full suspention Huffy, I'll be racing DH. I'm going to Mammoth to look at the Kamikaze next month. It looks like a real easy corse to start off on.

Eintrach

07-11-2001, 04:44 PM

Started racing last year 24 hrs of Moab (sport) This year racing 24 hrs of Moab and Tahoe (expert) Why 24hr races. Sheer insanity. (and fun)

Scotty

07-17-2001, 07:19 AM

I'm not ready to race yet but I think I want to next year depending on how much improvement I make. I watched a race on Sunday and it looked like alot of fun.

jaydee

07-17-2001, 10:54 AM

I normally race Master Expert XC on the MTB and Senior Cat IV or Master 'A' on the road. But I'm having a lazy year this year and only doing a few local things to keep up some motivation for training. I decided to work a lot on technical skills and having more fun on my bikes this season.

KMan

08-10-2001, 08:29 AM

Sport Vet racer here, Racing in the Mid Atlantic Super Series (10 races w/ 3 to go). So far in 4th place overall and hopefully will be able to finish in 3rd. Goal was to finish in the top 10.

Hacim

08-15-2001, 01:28 AM

my first race is going 2 be @ keystone on the 1st DH of course the only way 2 go :) ... i like xc 2, but come on you have 2 be in excellent shape 2 do that:mad:

The Toninator

08-17-2001, 03:21 PM

I'm going to start racing xc next month. I'll be in the begginer group but i am looking to move up quick. I bought a waight bench and i'm going to start going to a coach. I'm pumped.

Freak

08-17-2001, 03:25 PM

I race DH and it's a blast!! Whenever you race, don't be to serious, and make sure you have fun!!!! That's what it's all about.

Having fun and meeting new people to ride with!!!

www.rapiddescentracing.com

Brass Monkey

08-17-2001, 11:52 PM

Hello people
what is up with xc it's so boring U don't have the huge jumps and really fast speeds.
I gave xc racing a ago but it just wasn't me I much prefer to try and brake my personal speed records (so far i'm up to 83.4km/h or 52.125mph) it's so easy because I live on a hill so all the DH cources r only 1-5 minutes away:cool:
well that's all I wanted so say to all u xc racers :p
cya later fellas

KMan

08-19-2001, 09:26 AM

Should talk down to us XC racers like that as we all know if you dont have the endurance or abilities you just race down hill.
By the way you'll need to work on that 52 mph down hill, XC racer here and without trying I can reach 45 on my XCbike

PS no hard feelings intended

Merwin5_10

08-19-2001, 06:21 PM

Started racing last year in a local circuit. Totally fell in love with it. XC racing offers, and demands, it all. Wit, agility, handling, strategy, patience, strength...

Ita a total package sport. I encourage anyone to try racing an XC race. Even if its not to win, race against yourself. (That's the best way to race anyway.) Its amazing what you're campable of when you're given a little motivation to push the edge.

mantispf2000

08-19-2001, 09:55 PM

I used to race when I lived up in the WA state area (Eric Eaton's series out of NW MTB), but since moving to Lake Tahoe, and experiencing a bad break of my left arm, I've given up racing. My son, though, is another story. Since hooking up with my wife, he's really taken a shine to racing/riding. First, he takes the Overall at a regional series in u13beg, moves up to 12-18spt, takes 3rd overall, then takes 3rd at Napa and 4th at Mammoth this year. Not too shabby since he doesn't train like I know he can. All ability (for now). Oh, this is all in the XC division. I've talked to him about DH, but that doesn't attract him at this time. So, he wants to try the Ezakimak Uphill at Mammoth. By the way, his training, though sparse, does include hauling a 5-gallon bucket of sand in a BOB trailer-- sprints, distance, uphill, he's towing that thing. Stay safe!!

Brass Monkey

08-20-2001, 12:44 AM

well it's not bad considering i'm only in intermedite grade racing and I've only done DH riding and racing for six months The xc riding here is mostly steep uphills i still go out xc riding but it's to that fun.
Sorry no hard feelings to all you xc people.

The Toninator

08-20-2001, 09:21 AM

Originally posted by Merwin5_10
Started racing last year in a local circuit. Totally fell in love with it. XC racing offers, and demands, it all. Wit, agility, handling, strategy, patience, strength...

Ita a total package sport. I encourage anyone to try racing an XC race. Even if its not to win, race against yourself. (That's the best way to race anyway.) Its amazing what you're campable of when you're given a little motivation to push the edge.

Merwin5_10 what races are you doing? Did you do hrh this weekend?

RideMonkey

08-20-2001, 09:31 AM

Hey Mantis,

I'll be in Tahoe next weekend for the 24 hour race. You gonna check it out?

RideMonkey

08-21-2001, 12:33 PM

Sorry Mantis, I won't even get outta Boulder until Thursday morn. Thanks for the offer though!

Heidi

08-22-2001, 08:23 AM

This has been my first year racing XC. I raced Sport all year and have won 1st in EVERY race I've been in (8). I am moving up to Expert next year where it is likely I will get my butt kicked since I don't have much experience!

Freak

08-22-2001, 08:25 AM

Originally posted by Heidi
This has been my first year racing XC. I raced Sport all year and have won 1st in EVERY race I've been in (8). I am moving up to Expert next year where it is likely I will get my butt kicked since I don't have much experience!

Oh you will be just fine if you are placing 1st in every race....

Think positive!!!

:D

www.rapiddescentracing.com

Heidi

08-22-2001, 08:31 AM

Thanks Freak! I do think positive, I just know I have a lot of work to do in the off season. The Expert races are longer distances then the Sport races. I'll have to go 100% for a longer period of time.

:)

The Toninator

08-22-2001, 08:39 AM

Originally posted by Heidi
Thanks Freak! I do think positive, I just know I have a lot of work to do in the off season. The Expert races are longer distances then the Sport races. I'll have to go 100% for a longer period of time.

:)

Awesome! For endurance if your not already doing it, distance road riding is really good.

Heidi

08-22-2001, 08:46 AM

Toninator, you're right. My mtb friends all think I'm crazy but I have been doing A LOT of training on my road bike. Don't everybody hate me, but I'm starting to really like it. My leg speed has increased, and I climb more smoothly.

The Toninator

08-22-2001, 08:57 AM

Originally posted by Heidi
Toninator, you're right. My mtb friends all think I'm crazy but I have been doing A LOT of training on my road bike. Don't everybody hate me, but I'm starting to really like it. My leg speed has increased, and I climb more smoothly.

quote from a friend of mine "If your not road riding, your missing out on half of biking." I trained for our Ms150 (180 miles houston to austin bike ride) last year. I did it on my mtbike. I rode around 150 miles a week for 3 months. I was in the best shape of my life. When you practice the "spinning" (no relation to spincrazy)principle it greatly increases your cardio. Dont be afaid to exlpore the "roadie" world.

RideMonkey

08-22-2001, 09:28 AM

Originally posted by Heidi
Toninator, you're right. My mtb friends all think I'm crazy but I have been doing A LOT of training on my road bike. Don't everybody hate me, but I'm starting to really like it. My leg speed has increased, and I climb more smoothly.

I have done about 75% of my training on the road this year. Road riding builds endurance, spin technique, and leg speed. It also saves a lot of money. If I were to put in all those miles exclusively on my mountain bike, I think I would be bankrupt from all the new parts I would have bought this year. And its easier on your body. Fun as mountain biking is, if you go out to train and take a trail beating EVERY day, your body is going to get tired and your training will suffer.

Your friends won't think you're crazy when you're kickin their butts!

Heidi

08-22-2001, 09:39 AM

Yes, the guys I ride with regularly have commented on how much I have improved over the past year. I can drop them on the hills and that brings me great pleasure!:) :) :) :)

Freak

08-22-2001, 09:54 AM

If I ever get to ride with you, remind me to bring a tow rope :p :p

www.rapiddescentracing.com

Freak

09-06-2001, 09:44 AM

Originally posted by Acadian

whether you’re a roadie, XCer, DHer, DSer, BMXer all that counts is that you have having fun.

You hit the nail on the head!!!!

www.rapiddescentracing.com

BMXman

09-14-2001, 08:34 PM

I race 30-34 expert in dh, masters in slalom, and sport xc. Sometimes I get the balls to race in the expert catergory for slalom, it's kind of fun to race against guys half my age. D

shocktower

09-17-2001, 11:30 PM

Ok I`am have never raced my mountain bike yet ,but I will next year ,I want to do some XC and DH may be some DS to . I need to build my hard tail ;) for XC racing cause I don`t want to try and drag my Bullit around an XC course ,now I`am not saying I couldn`t but it just would be slow :p my buddy gave me a CHUCK hard tailframe so I just need the rest of all the goodies :eek: I`am going to get a White Bro`s fork and the rest XTR stuff :D first I need to get the darn thing powder coated probably the same color as my Bullit Scuba yellow :) :monkey:

igjr

09-19-2001, 01:10 PM

I've been racing for about 10 years and I'm about ready to wind it down. I'm a SemiPro and this past season I've been hitting mostly Pro/SemiPro mixed fields. Talk about moving from Sport to Expert, you should see this gap! It's enlightening. Here in CO, you can count on racing against Travis Brown, Jeremy HK, Carl & Pete Swenson, and a handful of others on a pretty regular basis. Definitely a way gauge of fitness.

Anyway, I think it gets more fun and relaxed the higher the class. It just takes so much time and effort that training, travelling, and racing really take their toll if you've got other committments.

Bottom line - Cheers to all racers - make sure you're having fun...

RideMonkey

09-19-2001, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by igjr
I've been racing for about 10 years and I'm about ready to wind it down. I'm a SemiPro and this past season I've been hitting mostly Pro/SemiPro mixed fields. Talk about moving from Sport to Expert, you should see this gap! It's enlightening. Here in CO, you can count on racing against Travis Brown, Jeremy HK, Carl & Pete Swenson, and a handful of others on a pretty regular basis. Definitely a way gauge of fitness.

Anyway, I think it gets more fun and relaxed the higher the class. It just takes so much time and effort that training, travelling, and racing really take their toll if you've got other committments.

Bottom line - Cheers to all racers - make sure you're having fun...

Dude!! Lets ride!!

ÆX

09-21-2001, 09:09 PM

yeh for 15 years.
i have done it all.
not track though.
cx,xc,dh,ds,dl,trials,tenspeeds.

strakos

09-23-2001, 10:36 AM

I used to race XC but I didn´t had time enough to train, so I gave it up.
In XC you depend much more of your muscles than in DH, in DH you still need to choose lines, jump over stuff, etc.
In XC it´s just pedal! pedal! pedal!, there´s only one way to go.

Brass Monkey

09-23-2001, 02:47 PM

Well if you wanna win a DH race then you do need to pedal all the way,that's why I prefer DH not only do you have to pedal pedal and pedal more but you have big drops and jumps:D

PApa MoNo

09-26-2001, 05:20 PM

IM DH racer from Chile South America Junior and I start riding 2 years ago but I dont have enough money to travel other countrys I was number 2 in junior last year This year I wana win this weckend starts the championship..good circuit..OK c ya

a13x

10-17-2001, 05:25 PM

I race Expert DH and DS
Since I sold my DH bike thou now all I race is Expert DS.

Yeti DHer

10-18-2001, 07:05 PM

I race DH. I started this year, and im hooked....

Heres my picture from the sea otter classic

http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/pbpic2539.jpg

DHRacer

10-22-2001, 11:15 AM

Race DH, Expert class. Ride to Live - Live to Ride. Can't imagine not racing... I love it! It should be illegal to have that much FUN!!!
the next 4-5 months are going to be hell waiting for next season to get here!!!:D

Yankee Tim

10-23-2001, 08:13 AM

I just started racing this fall. I have now competed in two XC races so far. I'm hooked. It is so much fun.

I am currently racing in the Beginner class. I've finished mid pack in both of my races and am looking forward to competing in a lot more this coming spring.

With some more endurance training, losing a few more pounds, and a positive attitude I'm sure I'll continue to improve.

Good luck to all that race and have fun.

The Toninator

10-23-2001, 08:18 AM

Originally posted by Yankee Tim
I just started racing this fall. I have now competed in two XC races so far. I'm hooked. It is so much fun.

I am currently racing in the Beginner class. I've finished mid pack in both of my races and am looking forward to competing in a lot more this coming spring.

With some more endurance training, losing a few more pounds, and a positive attitude I'm sure I'll continue to improve.

Good luck to all that race and have fun.

are you racing in the dorba series?

Yankee Tim

10-23-2001, 03:50 PM

Yeah, that's them.

I raced the two races this fall in the DORBA series. Erwin Park race and the Johnson Branch race.

I had a blast. I'm planning on trying some of the TMBRA spring races coming up next year.

The Toninator

10-23-2001, 03:55 PM

Originally posted by Yankee Tim
Yeah, that's them.

I raced the two races this fall in the DORBA series. Erwin Park race and the Johnson Branch race.

I had a blast. I'm planning on trying some of the TMBRA spring races coming up next year.

sweet let me know which ones. I'm beginner too. 30-34.

Bike Mojo

10-23-2001, 09:15 PM

Originally posted by Yankee Tim
I had a blast. I'm planning on trying some of the TMBRA spring races coming up next year.

Try one, try them all. They are all good and fun in their own way.

From MUST DO's like Lajitas to Tyler. They are all fun.
http://www.tmbra.org/calendar/calendar.htm#2002

TMBRA (http://www.tmbra.org) Rocks!

Pencil in your calendar April 6th and 7th for the STORM (http://www.storm-web.org/) Hill Country Challenge. This year we are doing up a full stage race with XC, Time Trials and a Dirt Crit. Not to mention the Downhill race (part of the Texas Downhill Series). Lotsa Racing.

This race will be one of the Must Do's for 2002!

The Toninator

10-24-2001, 07:09 AM

Originally posted by Bike Mojo

Try one, try them all. They are all good and fun in their own way.

From MUST DO's like Lajitas to Tyler. They are all fun.
http://www.tmbra.org/calendar/calendar.htm#2002

TMBRA (http://www.tmbra.org) Rocks!

Pencil in your calendar April 6th and 7th for the STORM (http://www.storm-web.org/) Hill Country Challenge. This year we are doing up a full stage race with XC, Time Trials and a Dirt Crit. Not to mention the Downhill race (part of the Texas Downhill Series). Lotsa Racing.

This race will be one of the Must Do's for 2002!

The Hill Country Challenge, i hear that's like a whole Mt Bike festival type thing, I'm there for that one!!!!!

Yankee Tim

10-24-2001, 08:07 PM

Sounds like a lot of fun.

I'm not sure which races I'll attend yet. Maybe a couple or maybe more. Just depends on the what is going on at the time. Would like to go to as many as possible though.

I'm sure I'll be at the ones fairly close to Dallas. Bar H for example, maybe Tyler. Just have to wait and see.

I'll let you know which ones I plan on attending so I can meet you all.

Good luck.

Bike Mojo

10-25-2001, 06:20 AM

Originally posted by Yankee Tim
Sounds like a lot of fun.

I'm not sure which races I'll attend yet. Maybe a couple or maybe more. Just depends on the what is going on at the time. Would like to go to as many as possible though.

I'm sure I'll be at the ones fairly close to Dallas. Bar H for example, maybe Tyler. Just have to wait and see.

I'll let you know which ones I plan on attending so I can meet you all.

Good luck.

After this weekend (at Ruston, LA) I will have competed in all 13 TMBRA 2001 races. As I said before all are fun in their own way. Bar H is one of my favorite XC courses. Tyler is a motocross course with about a mile of singletrack. Not too exciting to ride but it did make for an interesting race. The hardest bit at Tyler was Hill #9....

DEMON

11-05-2001, 11:20 PM

i race vet sport downhill (30 to 39) in mapleridge BC. with some good training this winter and a little lighter dh bike for 02 i hope to get into expert before the end of the 02 season.

Ian F

11-21-2001, 11:07 AM

I did my first XC race in Oct 1991 and raced Sport class. I figured, "I've ridden for awhile - I'm no beginner..." Little did I know that there is a big difference between a beginner "rider" and a beginner "racer"... I still remember how much it hurt...

I did sporadic XC Sport races with mid-pack finishes for the next 8 years until I got into DH racing in '99. I took to DH racing with a vengeance, moving to Expert DH class towards the end of '99. During the 2000 season probably did more races than the previous years combined and continued into '01 racing a lot.

For the 2001 season, I started looking at XC racing again. I did the local Thurs night mtb race here in Philly regularly for training and really enjoyed it. I also discovered I can ride well against the better Sport racers.

So going into the 2002 season, I'm planning to hit a XC race or two. Although I still consider DH to be my strong side, there is a sense of accomplishment when finishing a XC race that I don't quite get from DH racing.

Goes full circle, eh?

I also like to ride the road as often as possible, but will pass on racing road.

grommet

11-22-2001, 07:30 PM

Rennie rocks. Is he Aussi or Kiwi can't remember

mtbtuc8700

11-22-2001, 11:53 PM

I race in WI, I wish there were more DS ad DH events though, but I am looking forward to the NORBA National here next June, I can't wait!

grommet

11-23-2001, 01:27 AM

Hey Demon..we may be meeting up on the hill next season. Hopefully if I'm not out of town working all the time so I'll have some time to train and get my first year under my belt. DH and DS

psycle-on

11-26-2001, 02:30 PM

Since I'm turning 40 next month, I race in the "old and in the way" classes in Downhill and 24 Endurance (solo, of course!), with a little road time trials thrown in for good measure (but on my good ole' regular road bike - none of that fancy stuff - newfangled things scare me!)

tammy

RideMonkey

11-26-2001, 02:32 PM

Originally posted by psycle-on
Since I'm turning 40 next month, I race in the "old and in the way" classes in Downhill and 24 Endurance (solo, of course!), with a little road time trials thrown in for good measure (but on my good ole' regular road bike - none of that fancy stuff - newfangled things scare me!)

tammy

You do solo 24? Did you do any 24 hour races this year?

psycle-on

11-26-2001, 02:37 PM

Yes, I did: Prolyte Challenge in NC; Adrenaline in Conyers, GA (this year and last year), and Snowshoe, WV

In addition, a 12-hour in Greenville, NC; and a 6-hour in Roanoke Rapids, NC

Plus, 5 other 12-hours in Roanoke Rapids last year.

I guess I either like to stretch moderate suffering over a long time period (endurance) or get really severe suffering over with very, very quickly (downhill) :p

tammy

RideMonkey

11-26-2001, 02:39 PM

Hehe thats a funny combo: Solo 24 and DH. I am a newly afflicted 24 hour racing junkie. And I'd love to try DH!

psycle-on

11-26-2001, 02:41 PM

They're both a rush in their own ways - I could never decide on which I enjoy more...so I guess I'll keep doing both (as long as my wallet holds out!)

The Toninator

11-26-2001, 02:46 PM

Originally posted by psycle-on
Yes, I did: Prolyte Challenge in NC; Adrenaline in Conyers, GA (this year and last year), and Snowshoe, WV

In addition, a 12-hour in Greenville, NC; and a 6-hour in Roanoke Rapids, NC

Plus, 5 other 12-hours in Roanoke Rapids last year.

I guess I either like to stretch moderate suffering over a long time period (endurance) or get really severe suffering over with very, very quickly (downhill) :p

tammy

You are the woman!!!

Heidi

11-26-2001, 02:49 PM

Originally posted by psycle-on

I guess I either like to stretch moderate suffering over a long time period (endurance) or get really severe suffering over with very, very quickly (downhill) :p

LOL! Both extremes!

psycle-on

11-26-2001, 02:51 PM

Oh golly, don't get too excited - the closest I came to the podium in the 24 hours included a 2nd (before you congratulate me - that was out of 2 women) and a 4th (go ahead and clap, that was out of 6 women) - although I did win the one of the 12 hours, and beat about half the men in all but one of the endurance events; unfortunately, my downhill seasons haven't been so glorious - got to get over that "chicken factor" :eek:

Heidi

11-26-2001, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by psycle-on
Oh golly, don't get too excited - the closest I came to the podium in the 24 hours included a 2nd (before you congratulate me - that was out of 2 women) and a 4th (go ahead and clap, that was out of 6 women) - although I did win the one of the 12 hours, and beat about half the men in all but one of the endurance events; unfortunately, my downhill seasons haven't been so glorious - got to get over that "chicken factor" :eek:

Yah, but you gotta realize that most people are scared to just try those endurance events. It takes a lot of mind power and physical training just to complete those events. It means skipping fun rides sometimes for training rides, and doing another lap of the local course when your friends stop and go drink beer.:D

The Toninator

11-26-2001, 02:56 PM

Originally posted by psycle-on
Oh golly, don't get too excited - the closest I came to the podium in the 24 hours included a 2nd (before you congratulate me - that was out of 2 women) and a 4th (go ahead and clap, that was out of 6 women) - although I did win the one of the 12 hours, and beat about half the men in all but one of the endurance events; unfortunately, my downhill seasons haven't been so glorious - got to get over that "chicken factor" :eek:

What ever. I'm impressed with anyone who makes the commitment to do one solo whether they complete 1 lap or 50:monkey:

psycle-on

11-26-2001, 02:59 PM

Thanks - you're right, though, committing to do it is actually half the battle (the other half is not biting your support person's head off when he tells you to "get back out there and ride - your competitors are"!!!)

Now if I could just convince myself to commit to the drops, etc., on the downhill courses...

Heidi

11-26-2001, 03:04 PM

Originally posted by psycle-on
Thanks - you're right, though, committing to do it is actually half the battle (the other half is not biting your support person's head off when he tells you to "get back out there and ride - your competitors are"!!!)

LOL! You're right, I'm surprised that my support crew keeps signing on for more abuse!