Randy Dreiling
Giant was at Mt Bike Oregon(MBO) and left to be at Ski Bowl..they left at 9pm from Oakridge Saturday night, so they could be at ski bowl on Sunday
Not sure about what happened at ski bowl, but they were getting out a lot bikes at MBO
I still think that short track and cross impact the turn out of XC...I am NOT saying that is a bad thing, just that it is the way racing is right now
I have said this a million times...cross is so hot now that people that use to race all year now take the summer off to get ready for cross.
The Cross Crusade and short track is where racing is at right now
Randy Dreiling
----- Original Message ----
From: Rick Johnson
To: Paul Greenwalt
Cc: obra@list.obra.org; Brian Johnson
Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 7:30:02 PM
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Why weren't you at SkiBowl today to race?
That point is what leads me to conclude that it's not the family aspect
that kept people from coming out. Rather, it's racing burn out. I say
that because at Skibowl this weekend - in addition to the previously
mentioned race related things - there was whole Adventure Park full of
family friendly fun:
"When the snow melts, Skibowl transforms into an Adventure
Park featuring 20+ attractions. There are indy karts and kiddy jeeps,
batting cages, kids play zone, miniature golfing, horseback trail
rides, bungee jumping, zip line, guided trail hikes and so much more.
Our unique mountain environment offers the perfect setting for summer
fun.
You control the brakes, you control the speed but youll never
control the full-tilt rush of excitement as you whoosh through the
half-mile of mountain meadows on the Northwests only dual alpine
slide!"
Then there was the Giant Demo truck with free rides of Giant's Downhill
bikes. Arts and crafts, book shopping and museum across the road in
Government Camp.
No, if you choose not to come out and race this one you are done with
racing - or you're simply dead. What a shame to waste such an awesome
opportunity!
And that reinforces the point that racing in Oregon starts too early
and ends too early. I think I'll propose a rule at the annual meeting
that there shall be no road races sanctioned before March 20th and no
MTB races before June 20th.
Rick
Paul Greenwalt wrote:
The race, weather, and venue were great...it would be sad if that was the
last race at Skibowl. It's a great race for dragging the family
along...lots to keep everyone busy.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Johnson"
To:
Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 12:36 PM
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Why weren't you at SkiBowl today to race?
I guess attendance at Skibowl races won't be an issue next year
because there won't BE any races at Skibowl!! (Apparently Petr's
packing in the Skibowl races?)
That said, Skibowl totally owned me yesterday. I sucked. :)
Thanks all for the race-- especially the water hand-ups.
Brian J.
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