5/25-27/07: US Open of Mountain Biking
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ChrisG
Unapologetic Lifer for Rock and Roll
It's cool that they're having a downhill race of this apparent magnitude on local turf, but boy do I fondly remember the days of XC racing at Mt. Creek.
The last event I recall doing there was a Bulldog-promoted race in the rain, I think in 2000 (maybe 2001)? Great stuff.
The last event I recall doing there was a Bulldog-promoted race in the rain, I think in 2000 (maybe 2001)? Great stuff.
These guys are crazy! One of my buddies, Phil Brislin, does these races at Diablo. I don't know where these guys get the guts to do that stuff -- dropping 20-25 feet into a rock garden. Damn!
Great to watch for me, though.
ChrisG
Unapologetic Lifer for Rock and Roll
This is something that really catches my attention. The "biggest" bike I've ever ridden for any real ride is a 4" XC bike. So I have no idea what it would be like to even hit stuff on a 6" all-mountain bike, never mind a full-on downhill bike. It's intriguing, to say the least.
In the meantime, I'll keep putting around on my rigid steel SS.
ArmyOfNone
Well-Known Member
i really want to get up there one time this year. I would love to actually experience what i gawk at on tv. I sure hope i dont kill myself doing it tho.
Nothing wrong with putting around on a SS chris!
Nothing wrong with putting around on a SS chris!
yeah, my wife keeps asking me why i don't go there. i keep telling her that she really doesn't mean that b/c the answer is VERY expensive.
Frank
Sasquatch
This is something that really catches my attention. The "biggest" bike I've ever ridden for any real ride is a 4" XC bike. So I have no idea what it would be like to even hit stuff on a 6" all-mountain bike, never mind a full-on downhill bike. It's intriguing, to say the least.
In the meantime, I'll keep putting around on my rigid steel SS.
Hey Chris,
You can try either of the Iron Horses I have. 6" or 8".
ChrisG
Unapologetic Lifer for Rock and Roll
Wow, thanks, that could open up all kinds of wacky possibilities. Maybe one evening when we get further into the season.
Is the 8" a two stroke or a thumper?
ChrisG
Unapologetic Lifer for Rock and Roll
Yeah, I was afraid of that...The thumper will be your heart lugging that beast around.....
J-Dro
Well-Known Member
Diablo 07
I'll go up with a group if yall want to try it out this year.Most everyone there is a friend of mine and I could lead yall across the mtn from easy to harder stuff.It can suck fast if you get in over your head.As for big bikes,if you're good they'll make you better, if you suck you'll suck more..................
I'll go up with a group if yall want to try it out this year.Most everyone there is a friend of mine and I could lead yall across the mtn from easy to harder stuff.It can suck fast if you get in over your head.As for big bikes,if you're good they'll make you better, if you suck you'll suck more..................
Ps
Sundays from the rental program of '06 are still available.Let me know........
Sundays from the rental program of '06 are still available.Let me know........
that's a great idea. i really do want to try the full DH experience. key word: TRY. i'm not even coming close to buying one of those things. for that kinda cash i could completely redo my jeep.
Ahhh, back in the day..
..they used to send small groups out w/ me to show them where to get started.I'd then let'm go and take out another group.I'd end up doing two 9 hr days every wknd.My DH bikes all probably had 4000 miles on em. It was ridiculous but i met ALOT of people(hence my superior interpersonal skills).We'll see how it goes for this summer.We could pre-rent the fleet for the wknd.............
..they used to send small groups out w/ me to show them where to get started.I'd then let'm go and take out another group.I'd end up doing two 9 hr days every wknd.My DH bikes all probably had 4000 miles on em. It was ridiculous but i met ALOT of people(hence my superior interpersonal skills).We'll see how it goes for this summer.We could pre-rent the fleet for the wknd.............
T
Timekiller
Guest
I know what you mean... I wound up ordering an '07 bullit, and a season pass.
And a friend of mine bought one of the Diablo rentals in october.
Its extremely addicting.
Cant wait for creek to open, Chris i have a friend with a V-10 you can use, and i have extra downhill gear for you my brother anytime you want to go bro.......Two Giant Testacles....
, Chris i have a friend with a V-10 you can use, and i have extra downhill gear for you my brother anytime you want to go bro.......Two Giant Testacles....
Let me know when you want to go.