I had the date set in my phone....so I went ahead and signed up this morning. Who's goin to GES1???
Massanutten Reg open...Who's goin?
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I know a few Northeast invaders are planning on it, The GES sure helps attendance in the mid-atlantic region
All of the Giant 2WheelFreaks Team will be there.
no stupid schedule
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(raises hand) Present.
Will be there.
Has anyone ever camped on site before, fire ok? Looks like all of the hotels are sold out due to JMU graduation according to the website.
Has anyone ever camped on site before, fire ok? Looks like all of the hotels are sold out due to JMU graduation according to the website.
I dont think fires are permitted on the slope.
From what I hear hotels are pretty much booked in the area. One guy was told they will only accept gold card members for reservations at Mass.
We will be heading down, we camped on the bottom of the slope last year and it was great. No fires though.
Anyone know if it is going to be the same course as last year?
Anyone know if it is going to be the same course as last year?
good to know, sounds like a plan
I'll be there again. That's a good early season race (fun course, not much tech), and it's about the most well-run race I've ever been to. With great deals on on-site hotel rooms and cheap flights from the northeast, it's pretty tough to pass up!
John
John
what hotel were you looking at?
Yes, it will be.
If it's like last year, they'll post up hotel deals at the resort a month or so before the race.
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F*ck. Just noticed this bulletin:
http://content.ridemonkey.com/blogs/blog/20090311/massanutten_yee_ha_downhill_race-148.html
Who the hell scheduled the race the same weekend as JMU graduation??
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Sorry about the Graduation conflict, but I requested to post and give everyone a heads up about the lodging.
WE are tryin to block as many rooms as we can and pass a reduced rate on to the racers.
NO PROMISES, but Kenny (MOUNTAINBIKE DIRECTOR) is trying to hook the riders up.
Posted on March 13, 2009 02:37 PM Hey everyone I asked John to post the info. We are trying to block rooms for the Downhill racers with a special rate No Promises, but The mountain bike director is trying to help you guys with hotel rooms at a great rate. My suggestion is rent a condo with a bunch of buddies 540-289-4952 I would like to pass on House rental info. Massanutten Realty Contact Chris Whitelock (540)-820-4492 or Cindy (540)-289-6335 EXT 26
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WE are tryin to block as many rooms as we can and pass a reduced rate on to the racers.
NO PROMISES, but Kenny (MOUNTAINBIKE DIRECTOR) is trying to hook the riders up.
Posted on March 13, 2009 02:37 PM Hey everyone I asked John to post the info. We are trying to block rooms for the Downhill racers with a special rate No Promises, but The mountain bike director is trying to help you guys with hotel rooms at a great rate. My suggestion is rent a condo with a bunch of buddies 540-289-4952 I would like to pass on House rental info. Massanutten Realty Contact Chris Whitelock (540)-820-4492 or Cindy (540)-289-6335 EXT 26
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Thanks, George.
Any idea when Kenny'll know? I'd like to book my flight relatively soon while I can still afford it, and if there are no rooms within 20+ miles, that may be a deal breaker for the trip.
Any idea when Kenny'll know? I'd like to book my flight relatively soon while I can still afford it, and if there are no rooms within 20+ miles, that may be a deal breaker for the trip.
Pick on someone your own age! Or maybe I should find myself some 48yr olds to beat? Either way, I'm bringing some blow darts, and a deer stand.
I've got the darts, and they're fresh with haro blood. You're on.
Damn, same day as my graduation. Maybe if I fail a class I can go.
Does anybody know if Expert (and above) requires a full on annual USAC license, or can you just use the "day license" option?
I went through the registration process, and it *appears* that you do not need the annual license (or it's included in the race fee).
I went through the registration process, and it *appears* that you do not need the annual license (or it's included in the race fee).
If it is a USAC sanctioned event they should be using the Pro/Cat1/Cat2/Cat3 designations. I'm not sure where the cutoff for 1-day licenses is now. Should be available for Cat2/Cat3 only if they use the old rules.
If I have to book at hotel some 20 miles away, I am not making the cross country pilgrimage like I did last year.
Then again, I am getting divorced and I am broke as a joke. Who am I kidding, I can't make it.
Then again, I am getting divorced and I am broke as a joke. Who am I kidding, I can't make it.
Just ordered my license and registered for massanutten. It is about time for bike season!
bummer about the lodging but i should still be there rocking the bottlerocket . i might even bring noah this time although i doubt he'll race. that mtn is a tad rough for a 20" hardtail 
I don't like beer. I'm a gay teenage girl. How about a bag of skittles, and a 30 pack of cucumbers?I'll bet ya a 30 pack of LaBatts, I beat ya
No open class this year?
that sounds like the best plan.
does anyone have the official word on the day licenses? i was reading on trianglemtb that even cat 2 had to have the full $60 license?
if that's the case...eff that! USAC blows big monkey balls as it is and i don't race enough "REAL" events to warrant shelling out that kind of $$ for a weekend warrior like myself.
if that's the case...eff that! USAC blows big monkey balls as it is and i don't race enough "REAL" events to warrant shelling out that kind of $$ for a weekend warrior like myself.
Cat2 (sport) has been able to use one day licenses and at sea otter they're allowed this year so I don't see why you shouldn't be able to for Massanutten but you could always email / contact usacycling for an official answer.
Anyone from the Burlington, VT area going? I think I would like to try and make it down.
thanks. i'll email them.
FYI, I just booked a hotel room at the resort and got a great price, so rooms ARE available.
Looking forward to it!
--JP
Looking forward to it!
--JP