gtluke
The Moped
I meant running in terms of getting off your bicycle and running because you couldn't ride your bicycle
I meant running in terms of getting off your bicycle and running because you couldn't ride your bicycle
Will a normal bike not work on the Iditarod Trail?
I have no idea. I don't race bikes.Yes, my point, from what I've heard, you had more running in the fat bike race than a cyclocross race? Amirite doe?
Once you add the weight of all the gear you need to carry, a standard width tire will just cut into the snow. Riding a groomed trail doesn't mean that it's packed enough for a normal bike. Tuscobia for example didn't have any sections that you ride with a regular mountain bike.
Those races are what these bikes were originally designed for, very few people who own them use them for their intended purpose. I think that's why it's so easy to make fun of them. It's like that guy that buys a Hummer to drive around in the City.
JP, you are too young to be filled with so much hatred.
What irks me is when I see stuff like "conditions are good for fat bikes" when I've been riding more in the snow this winter than 99% of fat bikers in NJ.
Only if you promise to bring 250 of your racing friends, then it would be a done deal...Real talk. Bring back Mooch Madness!!
Only if you promise to bring 250 of your racing friends, then it would be a done deal...
How many people did the first year? 250 seems like a lot. Shit, I was even there that first year
It has to be in August? What about an early race instead of one of the short tracks?
Amirite doe?
I've been hearing a lot about fat bikes being the best stepping stone for straight up roadies getting into mountain biking.
Why 250 needed? If 24 hours format is not popular then change it 12 hours or something.
I've got the mousetrap and you've got the venue. The Allamuchy scout camp property is the ideal place for a true MTB event. The trick in my opinion is to keep the actual race simple, challenging and doable for a wide range of riders. 3 or 4 classes maximum, no crazy prizes or swag and cheap entry fees. Keep the public input to a minimum because you can't please everyone. So my idea would be a 9 hour race with a start time right after sunrise. No lights needed, basic manual time keeping, and a lap that would take the average sport rider 60 minutes or so and the leg shavers 40 minutes to complete. Solo men, solo women, 2 person teams and SS. That's it.102 which does keep the electric on...
If the mtb community supported this venue at the end of august during monsoon season, we would surely keep the train rolling. That date is always opened to us, if you think of a better mousetrap chime in because we have run out of creative ways for this venue...