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Post by stumpbumper on Feb 3, 2011 18:30:42 GMT -5
They came from far and wide, pros wearing more armor than an Abrams tank and beginners in t-shirts and jeans. You judge how much fun downhill racers are having by the big grins and wide smiles and I saw an abundance of those. They have to be a tad insane, which is intended as a compliment as I would love to be young and carefree enough to launch my body down the trail along with them. And before I forget, I must mention that no animal was abused or mistreated during the taking of these photos, nor was a racer seriously injured. Enjoy ;D
What goes up slowly will come down as fast as a bat out of you-know-where.
An old timer patiently awaits his launch time.
Forty pounds of guided (and sometimes unguided) missile.
Yep, been there, done that lotsa times.
All down hill from here.
Roots? What roots?
This is how it should be done.
This is-----------------
---------how it should not be done
Future SORBA member and his trail buddy.
Looking cool, riding fast.
Hello Mr. Tree (he missed by inches).
Those who picked the right line and stayed off the brakes flowed through like maple syrup over hot pancakes.
Those who did not, did not.
Armor and full-coverage helmets are cool, even when it’s hot.
Love me some rock gardens.
Fred Flintstone brakes.
Real girls don’t need no stinking armor!!!
Less than three minutes from the start line.
What goes up slowly will come down as fast as a bat out of you-know-where.
An old timer patiently awaits his launch time.
Forty pounds of guided (and sometimes unguided) missile.
Yep, been there, done that lotsa times.
All down hill from here.
Roots? What roots?
This is how it should be done.
This is-----------------
---------how it should not be done
Future SORBA member and his trail buddy.
Looking cool, riding fast.
Hello Mr. Tree (he missed by inches).
Those who picked the right line and stayed off the brakes flowed through like maple syrup over hot pancakes.
Those who did not, did not.
Armor and full-coverage helmets are cool, even when it’s hot.
Love me some rock gardens.
Fred Flintstone brakes.
Real girls don’t need no stinking armor!!!
Less than three minutes from the start line.
On a more positive note, I was also told the Clemson, SC downhill race will repeat again sometime this year 
