John Weathers

Agree with Rick and Craig 110% -- it's not fair to conclude everybody likes racing in cold mud based on this skibowl turnout.  I think racers (and their families) are simply burned out by now and just want to ride.

In my case I chose to race in the point series and then do the Cream Puff, which meant seven mtb races prior to the end of June.   

I did a mid-summer Skibowl race last year and, while the weather and trails were great, but my motivation was not -- after missing a few turns my race became a ride, along with a couple of other fellows.  Not so bad, but I don't really need to pay an entry fee to go for a ride!

If the point series started later in the year I am almost certain there would be better turnout at all venues.  Look to the Colorado series as an example of a strong mtb series that works this way.  

Why not give it a try for a year -- what do we have to lose?

John W.