Is it time for Sea Otter rumors and boasting yet?

[Dingus McGee]

I heard I'm not going to win again.

Anyone else?

[Damn True]

I heard I'm not going to be able to race again.

[ito]

I heard that there wasn't going to be a line at the DH practice this year.

The Ito

[Dingus McGee]

Originally posted by stoney98
What about style points across the top rythm section? And bonus points for hucks to flat (ie logs)

Totally, I am going for the log huck this year after 2 years
of doing the rightside, uh, 'stepdown' during my racerun. 3 yrs ago I hucked the logs and went down hard before god and country....but there is no glory in the bump-bump rolldown is there? Mayby they'll carve it out differently this year and force the issue. I do much better when forced to.

[911]

Was there downhill practice on Wednesday last year? I think I remember practicing on Wednesday before the race but it looks like the first practice time is Thursday this year.

[surfinguru]

I had a dream that BOTH brakes went out on me! :D


Full event schedule run-down: Here (http://www.seaotterclassic.com/_frameset_event-info.htm)

[crashnscar]

Which bike do you think will be faster, a full on DH bike (Turner DHR) or a HT (Snipes EleMental)?
I rode the course last year and know what that was like but am still not sure on which bike. I think I'm gonna bring both and time myself.

[©2001]

heard there's gonna be a new road gap in dh.

63 feet w/ sharks in the middle. if you case during your run, they make you fix your divot before proceeding.

[crashnscar]

Originally posted by ©2001
heard there's gonna be a new road gap in dh.

63 feet w/ sharks in the middle. if you case during your run, they make you fix your divot before proceeding.

Sweet! :D
Except for the fixing your divot part..... we aint ****in playin golf :p ;) :rolleyes: :monkey:

[Yeti DHer]

i heard its going to be sunny and warm.....NOT

[derekpearson]

I gotta boast. I got a press pass this year! Shooting for a new mag!! whooop de doooooo!:cool:

[Yeti DHer]

Originally posted by derekpearson
I gotta boast. I got a press pass this year! Shooting for a new mag!! whooop de doooooo!:cool:

who are you shooting for?

[derekpearson]

Lafayette publishing group, they came across my site and contacted me, wanting to know if I was going to sea otter. I said yes but got rejected for a press pass. She says, I'll see what I can do. 2 hours later I got a call saying I'm set!

[Yeti DHer]

Originally posted by derekpearson
Lafayette publishing group, they came across my site and contacted me, wanting to know if I was going to sea otter. I said yes but got rejected for a press pass. She says, I'll see what I can do. 2 hours later I got a call saying I'm set!

Whats the magazine?

[derekpearson]

they are undecided on a title yet I guess, but they are now paying my hotel and rental car down there as well. :D

[anarchyUK]

nice

[surfinguru]

Bit of a sidebar question, but it is Sea Otter related. On the event schedule/calendar, at the bottom of the page, it say that parking fees for all registered athletes is free. How does that work? I confirmed my registration and I'm all good there. So was I, supposed to get something from them? (Sorry for the lame ?'s, I just haven't been to the Sea Otter before.)

[crashnscar]

Originally posted by surfinguru
Bit of a sidebar question, but it is Sea Otter related. On the event schedule/calendar, at the bottom of the page, it say that parking fees for all registered athletes is free. How does that work? I confirmed my registration and I'm all good there. So was I, supposed to get something from them? (Sorry for the lame ?'s, I just haven't been to the Sea Otter before.)

Last year we were supposed to receive something in the mail but I didnt get it in time but as long as you have proof that you are racing, it's all fine (atleast thats how it was last year)

[DH Diva]

When you register they will give you a parking pass.

[Dingus McGee]

Well this year they got around to sending out parking passes .
I got one...a white postcard with a sparkly silver Sea Otter/Hyundai logo. Last TWO years I paid the $10 -"you'll be reimbursed at registration", get to registration -"we don't have any cash left". Not this year, Mr. Sutton!

[surfinguru]

So far, the only thing I've gotten are two 3x5 postcards advertising the Otter. Hmm.. didn't check the mail over the weekend though. I see whats there today.

[goin' medium]

Melissa and I got our passes Saturday. Cutting it a bit close, but plenty of time for us.

Rich,
We have 2, so you can use one if yours doesn't show up. Can't wait! First downhill race here I come...

Scott

[Dingus McGee]

The spy-shots should be online tomorrow....woo-hoooo!!!

I want to see the new 4X course

[Scrub]

Originally posted by Dingus McGee
The spy-shots should be online tomorrow....woo-hoooo!!!

I want to see the new 4X course

That doesn't do me any good, I'll be there tomorrow. Besides how would it be spy-shots if the venue is open to the public tomorrow?:rolleyes:

See you guys there!:monkey:

[surfinguru]

Originally posted by goin' medium
Melissa and I got our passes Saturday. Cutting it a bit close, but plenty of time for us.

Rich,
We have 2, so you can use one if yours doesn't show up. Can't wait! First downhill race here I come...

Scott

Scott, thanks for the offer bro. I did get mine in the mail yesterday though. Talk about cuting it close!

Oh yeah....guess what? Looks like rain is in the forcast. :rolleyes:

Alomost forgot, where's the linky to the pics????

[Dingus McGee]

Originally posted by Scrub
That doesn't do me any good, I'll be there tomorrow. Besides how would it be spy-shots if the venue is open to the public tomorrow?:rolleyes:

See you guys there!:monkey:

Yeah SPY was not the best choice of words. I just meant ANY photos before the masses get there.

[Damn True]

......recent developments:

It looks like I may be able to be down there Thursday morning, Friday afternoon, and pretty much all of Sat and Sun.

Not racing mind you, but at least I'll be able to cheer on my bro's.

ALLEZ ALLEZ ALLEZ!

[Scrub]

Originally posted by Acadian
tomorrow? is anything happnin' there tomorrow?

Nothing that I know of except me setting up camp for my crew and scoping out the courses. I won't be alone, i'll have an ice chest full of oil cans.:D

[duff-man]

Good luck NorCal :monkey: 's

[[un]]

Originally posted by Damn True
ALLEZ ALLEZ ALLEZ!

You can add,

PLUS VITE LE CANADIEN, PLUS VITE TABARNACLE! :D :D

Here some help if you want more:
http://www.notam02.no/~hcholm/altlang/ht/Quebecois.html

I know he's not from Quebec, so all this might not apply.I believe you guessed who I'm talking about.

[Damn True]

Dude, I can barely pronounce "Allez", no way I'm trying that.

[[un]]

I know how you feel, I can barelly pronouce "dude" ;) And by the way, Le Acadien isn't racing anymore, so you can recycle your cheering for Cedric, Fabien, ACC or ... myself (although none of us need your cheering to win, we are so fast anyway :p :p ) See ya there.

[cliffster5]

Anyone doing the 50 mile epic mtb tour? I need someone to share the pain out there with me. Good luck everyone. I think we're gonna miss most of the rain predicted earlier in the week.

[Damn True]

Originally posted by [un]
I know how you feel, I can barelly pronouce "dude" ;) And by the way, Le Acadien isn't racing anymore, so you can recycle your cheering for Cedric, Fabien, ACC or ... myself (although none of us need your cheering to win, we are so fast anyway :p :p ) See ya there.

Man, another fast Frenchie!

Congrats on the podium. Puits fait mon ami.