H2H WTF race this weekend

[ryderX]

The rain all morning should be a great addition.

I think I’ll just stay home, punch myself in the face with a brick and rake leaves in the rain.

 

[jShort]

I think I’ll just stay home, punch myself in the face with a brick and rake leaves in the rain.

weird. that’s my exact plan for after the race

 

[trener1]

Do any of you skip racing if its raining or just go for it, I am registered but the idea of trying to go (slightly) fast over wet rocks and roots doesn't sound that great to me, especially since it's frowned to ride on wet trails in general so I don't really have much experience with that

 

[Glenn Rides After 4 PM CST]

Do any of you skip racing if its raining or just go for it, I am registered but the idea of trying to go (slightly) fast over wet rocks and roots doesn't sound that great to me, especially since it's frowned to ride on wet trails in general so I don't really have much experience with that

I had my 2 best races in wet conditions in 2019. It levels the field. I'll be there.

 

[MadisonDan]

Do any of you skip racing if its raining or just go for it, I am registered but the idea of trying to go (slightly) fast over wet rocks and roots doesn't sound that great to me, especially since it's frowned to ride on wet trails in general so I don't really have much experience with that

In general, I still go, unless the weather is really bad. In theory, the promoter should have a plan in place for TM afterwards.

 

[trener1]

Yeah I am sure they will do trail maintenance, my concern is more about crashing on wet rocks

 

[Glenn Rides After 4 PM CST]

Yeah I am sure they will do trail maintenance, my concern is more about crashing on wet rocks

If you're 45+ cat 2. Maybe you should stay home. 😜

 

[trener1]

I am indeed, but dont worry, I won't be taking any podium spots away from you

 

[ryderX]

Do any of you skip racing if its raining or just go for it, I am registered but the idea of trying to go (slightly) fast over wet rocks and roots doesn't sound that great to me, especially since it's frowned to ride on wet trails in general so I don't really have much experience with that

No worries about wet roots and rocks.

 

[Cassinonorth]

Yeah I am sure they will do trail maintenance, my concern is more about crashing on wet rocks

What's the worst that happens? You slide out on a turn over some wet leaves and have to use your buff as a tourniquet to stop the bleeding before getting 8 stitches later?

Could be worse. /oddlyspecific

 

[Kaleidopete]

Some racers today.

 

[-YETI-]

The 2nd half of that course was challenging with the wet rocks and off camber roots. Unique course!

 

[mattsrabbit]

That course was fun and challenging as hell. Those punchy rocky climbs beat me up. I need to work on that kind of technical skill a ton more. Also.. my lungs, leez they haven't had to work that hard in almost 2 years!

 

[Jmann]

Some racers today.
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These photos give me anxiety. I haven’t raced in a couple years but seeing the start line still gives my jitters.

 

[trener1]

I must say that it was awesome to get out and do a real race, personally my legs were awful, but it was still great to be out there in a real live event.

 

[jashikcrib]

Anyone know if there's an official photo page?

 

[trener1]

I saw 3 photographers out there with some serious looking gear, so yeah same question

 

[Stef]

Relax a link will be sent out 😂🤣😂

 

[Jmann]

During 99 percent of race:

For 3 seconds when you see the race photographer:

 

[MadisonDan]

There are a bunch of photos on the RSG FB page...
One strange thing I noticed looking at the photos of the podiums, was that in the non-payout classes, all male winners got a floor pump, while the females got a t-shirt or chain lube. Kind of a bad look. Just my .02