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Post by brianW on May 21, 2010 5:28:33 GMT -5
Dustin, I heard some talk about a "cyclocross" class for the SMC. Is that the case?
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Post by ted on May 21, 2010 6:59:38 GMT -5
Dustin, I heard some talk about a "cyclocross" class for the SMC. Is that the case? Only if the Cyclocross race has a MTB category. What say you Cross Boss?
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Post by quiver on May 21, 2010 7:06:37 GMT -5
Thanks Dustin! Thats perfect...
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Post by quiver on May 21, 2010 7:29:49 GMT -5
Do you ride that massive loop CW or CCW?
and what exactly are the SAG numbers? Water stations?
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Post by dgaddis1 on May 21, 2010 7:41:23 GMT -5
Yes there will be a cross class.
Ride the loop CCW
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Post by seenvic on May 21, 2010 8:56:45 GMT -5
Color coded map of the Dark Star Loop. Red is single. Blue is paved. Yellow is gravel.
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Post by DK on May 21, 2010 10:46:45 GMT -5
What point does the SMC start from?
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Post by brianW on May 21, 2010 11:41:25 GMT -5
Horne Creek. ride section 2,3,4 hit the dirt road and when you return do section 5.
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Post by seenvic on May 24, 2010 15:38:19 GMT -5
Horne Creek. ride section 2,3,4 hit the dirt road and when you return do section 5. Ideally, we can get the route put back together so that we can turn on Miller Rd and come up that way. That would put section 4 and 5 at the end. And would take us off of Martintown Rd for 2 miles and ride a dirt/gravel road that is better.
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Post by dgaddis1 on May 24, 2010 15:42:47 GMT -5
Ideally, we can get the route put back together so that we can turn on Miller Rd and come up that way. That would put section 4 and 5 at the end. And would take us off of Martintown Rd for 2 miles and ride a dirt/gravel road that is better. Who do we need to talk to about that? Glen w/the USFS?
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Post by breynolds on May 24, 2010 18:50:50 GMT -5
I really want to try this this year. I've never raced before though. Should some smaller races somewhere before doing this one? Any suggestions?
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Post by dgaddis1 on May 25, 2010 5:21:00 GMT -5
I really want to try this this year. I've never raced before though. Should some smaller races somewhere before doing this one? Any suggestions? Nah, you don't need any racing experience to do the SMC, or any endurance race really. The only time you'll be in traffic is the very first few miles of singletrack, and most people are very good about passing when appropriate and not being a jerk about it. There's a good chance you'll ride most of the day alone. Well, not ALONE, but probably not with anyone. Most endurance races I've done I don't ride with anyone for any length of time. I'll pass people, get passed, and leap frog back and forth with people, but usually don't just hang together. Last year the SMC was the only race I've done where I rode with people for a ways. Bill V. got on my wheel on Horn Creek, and we stuck together all the way to Wine. He stopped at the SAG, I kept rolling. A few miles later I met up with MD and we rode the rest of Wine, all of Turkey (where Bill V caught and passed us), the connector over to Modoc, and a little of Modoc together. Then he wasn't behind me anymore. I rode solo from there all the way back to the finish. Didn't even get close to anyone. At one point I saw a group of riders a few hills away, but I never caught them. Would have been nice to have a wheel to hide behind on the long rode to the finish...I was hurting by then! Bill V finished just a few minutes ahead of me, MD a few behind. We were all close, just far enough apart to be out of sight I guess.
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Post by seenvic on May 25, 2010 8:55:37 GMT -5
I'd make sure you are ok with 6-7 hours on the bike.
I'd be sure to do at least one 5 hour ride before the SMC. I'd be sure to have ridden at least 40-45 miles in a day. Doesn't have to be 40 miles of singletrack, but a mix of single and pavel.
If one regularily rides a loop or two at FATS and shows up at the SMC, it is going to be painful and probably a DNF. But with a little prep and a strong will, it is doable for about anyone with some fitness.
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Post by dgaddis1 on May 25, 2010 9:13:56 GMT -5
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Post by wooglin on May 25, 2010 13:00:47 GMT -5
Don't forget at least a six pack the night before. Preferably more.
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Post by matth on May 25, 2010 14:03:41 GMT -5
I won't be anywhere close to being able to ride in this event, but I would certainly volunteer to help out wherever needed. Just let me know as the time draws nearer.
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Post by bikerpanda on May 25, 2010 14:30:11 GMT -5
I won't be anywhere close to being able to ride in this event, but I would certainly volunteer to help out wherever needed. Just let me know as the time draws nearer. same here. Just email me times and dates and I will try and help out as much as possible.
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Post by Timothyjames on May 27, 2010 13:58:43 GMT -5
sadly a no-go for me.. augusta IM again this year
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