Mike Ripley
Chris, all
It is a tough race to put on.......and a tough great course when dry. I
think that majority of Cat 2 and Cat 3 people and for the race sake could of
had a good update on what to expect 2-4 days out.....I know most people who
have raced alot can be prepared to deal with snow, running and weather but
an accurate course update is always a good thing for new riders and in
general. IF any of you remember the freaky storm of 07 and the Test Of
Endurance 50.....40 degree's no sunlight, 2 inches of rain starting Friday
before the event...ect...... and harsh for the second week of June after a
nice week in the 70's. I had complaints as too, worse course ever.......that
was the hardest thing I ever did.....it was rough and I spent weeks and 1500
miles to get the course ready.Then last year sunny, go figure, the ones that
did well in 07 had fenders and were prepared...some even were faster than
06...a dry year. Being prepared is what is all about both mentally and
Physically and everyone has a right to an opinion. ALso taking gear with you
just incase the weather turns is also a great idea.....who trusts the
weather forecast completely?
All and all we all push through, and while its not desirable to run,
everyone needed Lake WInter shoes, or a little more gear and happy
toes......from the sound of it
Great job again at getting the course open Petr and making the toughness
come out in Oregon racers......Now on to May and sunny days ahead.
Mike Ripley
On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 9:53 PM, wrote:
> As one who really appreciated the trails and all the efforts to organize
> this weekend's BST event, I would like to unofficially say "Stop complaining
> and just ride your bike!"... And give big thanks to Petr and Greg and crew
> for clearing out those trails. In a time when we seem to be losing trails
> and announcements of closures and other land disputes, just be glad you can
> ride at all! And so what if there was a few snow spots. Big F-ing deal,
> you're mountain biking in the mountains after a winter of snow storms...
> What did you expect? I, for one, had a blast pre-riding Saturday and racing
> Sunday. More races, Petr, and I will keep coming no matter what the mountain
> gives us!
> -Chris (Project 529)
>
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> -----Original Message-----
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> Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:12:16
> To: Mike Ripley;
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Bear Springs
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