5/25-27/07: US Open of Mountain Biking

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.
 
ever ridden one of those bikes joe? they have to make it that big/technical in order to feel the course... definitely one area of mtb'ing where the level of the sport is pushed to the limits by both rider and technology.
 
anrothar said:
ever ridden one of those bikes joe? they have to make it that big/technical in order to feel the course... definitely one area of mtb'ing where the level of the sport is pushed to the limits by both rider and technology.
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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.:D
 
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!
 
ArmyOfNone said:
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!
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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.
 
ChrisG said:
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.:D
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Hey Chris,
You can try either of the Iron Horses I have. 6" or 8".
 
gt2brew said:
Hey Chris,
You can try either of the Iron Horses I have. 6" or 8".
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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?:D
 
Be careful. Over the course of last year, a number of our guys went from hardtail and short-travel XC riders to riding and owning DH rigs as well. Exposure to DH can be addicting.
 
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..................
 
hardtale70 said:
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..................
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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.............
 
jbogner said:
Be careful. Over the course of last year, a number of our guys went from hardtail and short-travel XC riders to riding and owning DH rigs as well. Exposure to DH can be addicting.
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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:D, 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....
 
bonefishjake said:
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.
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Let me know when you want to go.
 
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