Its that time of year again...so who's going? Haven't heard much hype about the event this year. Looking forward to a mid-semester vacation to get shreddy at northstar!
I will be there! cant wait. does anybody know what they will be running for the DH course? last years course was great except for the unnecessary fire road in the middle.
yeah it may be a bit harder to race. if they fix it up like they did for the pro grt then it should be good. if only they had kept the road gap in there
Gypsy is a jump trail?doesnt look as fun as last years course. not a fan of jump trails as DH tracks
doesnt look as fun as last years course. not a fan of jump trails as DH tracks
its not all jumps but it has its fair share of jumps and buffed berms.... all im saying is there is some really good trails that are not being usedGypsy is a jump trail?
Hmm.....how bout that.
It means no, I didn't have time to plan out everything and get flights. Don't question me Butch, you're not a real person.Wait...is arrggg for yes, matey in pirate speak?
Or arrgg is in no, matey in pirate speak?
Talk to USA Cycling about that one. Apparently other trails were pushed for but declined due to safety issues for riders. Trails like Karpiel or Dogbone are too hard for some of the riders that would be required to ride it.... all im saying is there is some really good trails that are not being used
That is the sadest sh*t I've ever heard. (I'm not judging you, I'm judging USAC)Trails like Karpiel or Dogbone are too hard for some of the riders that would be required to ride it.
Thats crazy, in the UK we race BUCS (british university college sport) Championships and we bedded in a new track at AE Forest for the National Champs! They sent us down as test pilots, and we have a lot more people just "giving it a go" due to the fact its 10hours drive maximum.Apparently other trails were pushed for but declined due to safety issues for riders. Trails like Karpiel or Dogbone are too hard for some of the riders that would be required to ride it.
Before you judge, you should watch 19 year old college kids in jeans, a t-shirt and $30.00 XC helmet go down any DH track on their 400.00 bike, you'll understand.That is the sadest sh*t I've ever heard. (I'm not judging you, I'm judging USAC)
Just like Bizutch said, there are some XC guys that insist on racing DH for omnium points. Of course all the actual downhill racers are supportive of a harder, more technical trail. Then there is also the womans downhill category which generally consists of XC chicks that were convinced to race DH for the points. You see, they can earn the team a lot of points by just getting a female rider down the course. So, "rightfully" so USA Cycling doesn't want these types of people going down a hard DH course. I think we all agree on this one.... LAME!Thats crazy, in the UK we race BUCS (british university college sport) Championships and we bedded in a new track at AE Forest for the National Champs! They sent us down as test pilots, and we have a lot more people just "giving it a go" due to the fact its 10hours drive maximum.
Probably dry, dusty and cool. There has been a lot of rain up there recently but with no precipitation likely this week, I'd imagine that it's going to be typical Northstar moon-dust by the weekend. Should be fun!Getting all ready to head out! anybody know what conditions are looking like???
can't wait to be there
https://www.usacycling.org/results/index.php?permit=2010-2447Well? Race report anyone?