Darkhorse Singlespeed-a-polooza?
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Would this be a summertime event? There seems to be a lack of races in the summer and an event like this would surely be fun. The DH40 was top notch!!
I'm in on what ever DH cycles is putting on. Your events rock!
-rf
Would this be a summertime event? There seems to be a lack of races in the summer and an event like this would surely be fun. The DH40 was top notch!!
I'm in on what ever DH cycles is putting on. Your events rock!-rf
How about time bonuses for more bike oriented stunts.
There are lots of fast riders and lots of good tech riders and lots of trials riders and lots of really good beer drinkers (Norm). The checkpoint format sounds cool, but maybe incorporate a "stunt" at each checkpoint to get bonuses - something for everyone. Options may be:
1. Shotgun a PBR (thats for Norm)
2. Ride a skinny for 20 ft (or downed tree ride)
3. Bunny hop a log pile
4. Do a drop off (2 to 4 ft)
5. Bonus for fastest up a section
6. Bonus for fastest down a section
7. Bonus for riding a tough rock garden clean (no dabs)
8. Climb a tree
I remember when I worked at Bicycle Tech I went to a Trek show in Wisconsin at some "resort" in Oconomowoc. They had a time trial, that included a bike obstacle course - a slalom, then you had to do some bike polo and get a ball in a bucket. Then race up hill and race downhill. Then down a pint (optional).
There are lots of fast riders and lots of good tech riders and lots of trials riders and lots of really good beer drinkers (Norm). The checkpoint format sounds cool, but maybe incorporate a "stunt" at each checkpoint to get bonuses - something for everyone. Options may be:
1. Shotgun a PBR (thats for Norm)
2. Ride a skinny for 20 ft (or downed tree ride)
3. Bunny hop a log pile
4. Do a drop off (2 to 4 ft)
5. Bonus for fastest up a section
6. Bonus for fastest down a section
7. Bonus for riding a tough rock garden clean (no dabs)
8. Climb a tree
I remember when I worked at Bicycle Tech I went to a Trek show in Wisconsin at some "resort" in Oconomowoc. They had a time trial, that included a bike obstacle course - a slalom, then you had to do some bike polo and get a ball in a bucket. Then race up hill and race downhill. Then down a pint (optional).
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ROFL!
Actually, I love the crazy stuff that doesn't have anything to do with mastered bike handling skills, cause I haven't mastered much, well, besides rolling down hills fast. :rofl:
I'd love to get points on you non-beginners for racing Mare45's hippity hop for 20 feet.
Eileen
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Panhead
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How about time bonuses for more bike oriented stunts.
There are lots of fast riders and lots of good tech riders and lots of trials riders and lots of really good beer drinkers (Norm). The checkpoint format sounds cool, but maybe incorporate a "stunt" at each checkpoint to get bonuses - something for everyone. Options may be:
1. Shotgun a PBR (thats for Norm)
2. Ride a skinny for 20 ft (or downed tree ride)
3. Bunny hop a log pile
4. Do a drop off (2 to 4 ft)
5. Bonus for fastest up a section
6. Bonus for fastest down a section
7. Bonus for riding a tough rock garden clean (no dabs)
8. Climb a tree
Sounds like Sean's Buzzards Bash.
maddawg
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this is all good stuff and i am psyched by the feedback.
keep it coming.
i am liking the checkpoint idea but not sure if that would fly for this. i am also liking the bonus point idea. i'm sure we could come up with some interesting "feats of strength and mental agility"!!
things to ponder during the winter months.....
when to do it?
spring?
summer? too many conflicts?
fall? conflicts with cross? hunting season
winter? brrrrrrrr
hmmm.....
keep it coming.
i am liking the checkpoint idea but not sure if that would fly for this. i am also liking the bonus point idea. i'm sure we could come up with some interesting "feats of strength and mental agility"!!
things to ponder during the winter months.....
when to do it?
spring?
summer? too many conflicts?
fall? conflicts with cross? hunting season
winter? brrrrrrrr
hmmm.....
BiknBen
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Racers that participate in the H2H series are often crying that there are so few races during the summer. July and August are completely blank. There is basically an early racing season and then a Fall season. Then again the DH40 is already in that spot on the calendar.
Go with Spring and take your chances in April. Most racers are itching to get out and the first H2H race doesn't appear until May 1.
xc62701
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July and August are only blank if you are closed minded...Look elsewhere - there's tons of stuff going on
onetracker
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This is a cool idea; especially the checkpoint idea. I only ride my SS occasionally but this would provide motivation to ride my SS more frequently. I would say do this early in the year like April to really start the season off in a fun manner. Also, I think that you should have a rider/dog team class!
I 2nd this.
warcricket
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I'm soooo winning the costume contest.
The Kalmyk
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warcricket
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Impossible I say...Remember its SS only
you just wait...