04 Maxxis DH/DS Series

[Jeremy R]

Maxxis Series
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ETSU May 1,2
Wolf July 10,11
Windrock July 17,18
Sugar August 6,7,8
Charlotte August 21,22 (tentative)
Windrock September 11,12

I just got the schedule this morning.
I am not sure if more dates will be added.
We may put another Wolf Race in this series.
Big thanks to Maxxis for putting on a series again!

[profro]

:thumb: Great


I know now which weekends it will rain. :rolleyes: Southern DH racing, the best weather prediction around. :p

[Peete]

Great! Now we can make the first race. We had another commitment the weekend before. Looks like we can hit most of them this year.

[T-Pirate]

Jeremy, how far is Wolf? We are probably either 20 minutes farther than you or 20 minutes closer. I want to go shoot at some of the races this year.

[JeffD]

You sure about the Sugar date? It's been the last weekend of August every year before.

[manimal]

Originally posted by JeffD
You sure about the Sugar date? It's been the last weekend of August every year before.

dammit jeff! stop asking questions, don't rock the boat.....just do as your told!:D

[Jeremy R]

Originally posted by T-Pirate
Jeremy, how far is Wolf? We are probably either 20 minutes farther than you or 20 minutes closer. I want to go shoot at some of the races this year.

Yeah, I can get there in about an hour 20 from S-burg.
It should not take you guys that much longer.
You guys definitely need to come out to the races this year.
People get freaked out at the word race, but DH races are like a big group ride. They are always alot of fun, and it is a great place to meet riding buddies.

[Jeremy R]

Originally posted by JeffD
You sure about the Sugar date? It's been the last weekend of August every year before.

No, I sometimes will throw a date in there, just to see if you are on your toes. Then I will give a prize to the person who finds it.
Congrats, you just won a free back thrust kick to the crotch!;)

I doublechecked it for ya, it is on the canecreek.com website as well for that date. I think that there are some other major races then, so Sugar had to change its dates this year.

[JeffD]

Originally posted by Jeremy R
No, I sometimes will throw a date in there, just to see if you are on your toes. Then I will give a prize to the person who finds it.
Congrats, you just won a free back thrust kick to the crotch!;)

I doublechecked it for ya, it is on the canecreek.com website as well for that date. I think that there are some other major races then, so Sugar had to change its dates this year.

I'll re-gift the prize right back atcha, chum :nuts:

Thanks for the post...lotsa racing this year, unfortunately mostly XC. And what's up with Hobby not being on the Maxxis sched - Cobler said they were gonna have a DS race???

[jet]

Good. we finally have a schedule.

Six races though, that's kind of a light season. Is that becuase of the nat'l schedule? I know that a few of the local boys are packing up the rv and going on tour. Are there some other racing series that I'm not thinking about? I can't find the cane creek site (I get an 'page not found' message).

Maybe I'll actually be able to do a Nat'l myself this year.

And no I'm not pissed or bitchin', I just think the season is a little light. I'll chalk it up to a re-structuring year, especially after all the hoopla that happened lst year with NORBA and whatnot.

I would like two races at Wolf.

What course are we running at ETSU?

[manimal]

Originally posted by JeffD
I'll re-gift the prize right back atcha, chum :nuts:

Thanks for the post...lotsa racing this year, unfortunately mostly XC. And what's up with Hobby not being on the Maxxis sched - Cobler said they were gonna have a DS race???

hobby is a go, but i think it'll be on the cane creek series vice maxxis. last i heard it was scheduled for sometime in september....hopefully it'll be dry by then. :D

[JeffD]

Vice? You mean versus? :D You're such a cop now, Tubbs (or is it Crockett?)

[Jeremy R]

We are having another Wolf race.
We don't know if it will be added to the Maxxis series but we having it regardless. We are working out the date right now.
It might be on like May 9, 10.
I post here as soon as it is final.

[manimal]

Originally posted by JeffD
Vice? You mean versus? :D You're such a cop now, Tubbs (or is it Crockett?)


Actually....it's FARVA:D


rephrase for jeffd:

hobby is a go, but it will be on the cane creek series INSTEAD OF the maxxis series.:p

friggin georgians.

[JeffD]

Friggin Fuzz

[GiantAC1dh]

sky valley?

[jet]

I'm an idiot, where is Hobby Park again?


Also, what about Massivnutten? Or is it just too far or on a dif'rnt schedule?

[manimal]

Originally posted by jet
I'm an idiot, where is Hobby Park again?


Also, what about Massivnutten? Or is it just too far or on a dif'rnt schedule?

hobby is in winston salem. pretty fun DS course with some big step down doubles in the woods. here's a pic from 2 seasons ago, it's a bit bigger now.

[JeffD]

If you'da stuck to humping handlebars like the pic above, you wouldn't have so many kids! :D

[psycle-on]

Looking like the May Wolf race may move to August. Massanutten has moved their dh to May 8th.

[manimal]

Originally posted by JeffD
If you'da stuck to humping handlebars like the pic above, you wouldn't have so many kids! :D

ok....i guess it's time to reveal my plan. in about 10yrs i'm gonna open a bike shop and the kids are just a great form of cheap labor :thumb:

[spoke80]

This just in:
Windrock #1 July 17-18 will be the Tennessee State Championships for DH and MX.

Windrock #2 September will be the Maxxis Finals and the Regional Championships for DH and MX

thanks Juan!

holla!

[jet]

Originally posted by manimal
hobby is in winston salem. pretty fun DS course with some big step down doubles in the woods. here's a pic from 2 seasons ago, it's a bit bigger now.

I was at that race. I remember everybody bitching about the DH course. I was standing a little to the left of where that pic was taken.

Here's the rock garden. That's me in the yellow

[manimal]

Originally posted by jet
I was at that race. I remember everybody bitching about the DH course. I was standing a little to the left of where that pic was taken.

Here's the rock garden. That's me in the yellow

yeah, it was more of a tech XC course than a DH course. so no DH this year, just DS.

[mtnbikebmxracer]

Where exactly is this wolf? I'm planning a vaction down that way and might try to make the wolf race and windrock while I'm down there. Any info (schedule of event, race fees, location for either race) would be great.

[Jeremy R]

Originally posted by mtnbikebmxracer
Where exactly is this wolf? I'm planning a vaction down that way and might try to make the wolf race and windrock while I'm down there. Any info (schedule of event, race fees, location for either race) would be great.

Wolf is located about 20 minutes north of Asheville, NC and
Windrock is located about 20 minutes north of Knoxville, TN

The rest of the info for the races should be coming out soon.

[MikeT]

(when the info comes out) can you also post what kinda races each event is going to hold? (DH, MTNX etc.) unless u know already

thanx

-Mike T.

[profro]

Windrock will have a DH and a 4x.

I know Wolf will have a DH, but I'm not sure about the DS or 4x???????

[psycle-on]

It is evolving but MADHRA has a pending schedule posted at:

http://www.madhra.com/events.html

[profro]

Oh good gravy! They are going to have a DH race at Fontana again?

[psycle-on]

Originally posted by profro
Oh good gravy! They are going to have a DH race at Fontana again?

It is on the cane creek schedule so I am assuming so.

[Jeremy R]

Originally posted by profro
Oh good gravy! They are going to have a DH race at Fontana again?

Yeah, it has a fun high speed top section followed by pure pedaling he11. Short travel bikes like your SX are where its at, but the pedaling is straight up head scratching at the bottom.

[MikeT]

whata....madhra is happening this year?? someone told me that it was canceled all togather or something...wierd

-Mike T.

[psycle-on]

Originally posted by MikeT
whata....madhra is happening this year?? someone told me that it was canceled all togather or something...wierd

-Mike T.

At this point "Madhra" is putting on a race or two at Wolf but the series has been absorbed by the Maxxis series.

[MikeT]

ahhh, got it. Thanx

-Mike T.

[bradical]

I think I might try and enter some races this year. I'll have to see which ones I can get to, but I may have to give it a shot.

[brokeONE]

Is wintergreen going to have any races this year?

[Mikedsx]

Hi guys, the Hobby Race is scheduled for August 22nd XC/DS.
Yes, our race is Cane Creek and they are going to be awarding overall for DS and DH this year( according to Sandy).

[Jeremy R]

Originally posted by Mikedsx
Hi guys, the Hobby Race is scheduled for August 22nd XC/DS.
Yes, our race is Cane Creek and they are going to be awarding overall for DS and DH this year( according to Sandy).

Hey Mike, Are you guys not allowed to have a DH anymore or did ya just decide against it.
Just wondering, cuz I would do it again, same course and all.
I kinda like to race.;)

And BrokeOne,
I sure hope Wintergreen has some races this year, but I have not heard anything yet.

[Mikedsx]

We ran into too many problems with the dh crossing the xc trail so the city preferred that we not do it again. Do you know who to contact about the Maxxis series? It would be cool if the Charlotte race wasn't on the same day as ours.:D

[MikeT]

I was wondering, how much are the race fees? even aproximately...

do i need a norba license? how much is that and where do i get it

do i need anything else?

thanx

-Mike T.

[BurlyShirley]

SCHVEEEEEEEET!

I will make the last three races.


What are the classes set up like?

[psycle-on]

Originally posted by MikeT
I was wondering, how much are the race fees? even aproximately...

do i need a norba license? how much is that and where do i get it

do i need anything else?

thanx

-Mike T.

Most of events have entry fees no higher than $35 and that generally includes the day of race lift ticket if it is at a ski resort.

As far as a license you get one at the venue and you can either do a one day for $5 or an annual for $55 (I think). If you want to race expert of above, you are required to have an annual.

The only other things you would need are yourself and a bike and a helmet.

[DRB]

Originally posted by Mikedsx
We ran into too many problems with the dh crossing the xc trail so the city preferred that we not do it again. Do you know who to contact about the Maxxis series? It would be cool if the Charlotte race wasn't on the same day as ours.:D

The really cool part about the Charlotte dates is that no one here seems to know anything about them.

[Mikedsx]

Originally posted by DRB
The really cool part about the Charlotte dates is that no one here seems to know anything about them.

The Cane Creek site has you guys listed as the finals.:)

[mtnbikebmxracer]

What towns are windrock and wolf in? Trying to get some directions that will get me within 10 miles of the race sites.

[JeffD]

Windrock - Oak Ridge, TN

Wolf - Mars Hill, NC

[DRB]

Originally posted by Mikedsx
The Cane Creek site has you guys listed as the finals.:)

We know about that race. It is the Maxxis race that I am not sure about.

[ztlh13]

The Maxxis Charlotte race is supposed to go down on the 21st of August. Since Hobby Park is a short distance it will be easy to hit their slalom on the 22nd!

[DRB]

Originally posted by ztlh13
The Maxxis Charlotte race is supposed to go down on the 21st of August. Since Hobby Park is a short distance it will be easy to hit their slalom on the 22nd!

Who is supposedly promoting the Charlotte race?