craig austin

What do they (WORS) know that we don't? Their first event is May 16th and
the last is in August, that's what. But that would be stupid, I guess,
because we Oregonians prefer to race mountain bikes in the worst conditions
rather than the best. (And don't try to tell me that it's just not possible
to race in Wisconsin in February -- have you ever MET anyone from Wisonsin?
They're insane, and I would counter that it's just not possible, or at least
advisable, to race off road in western Oregon in March and April.)

I know, "no one shows up for summer races in Oregon." The promoters keep
saying that, and then keep moving the season earlier and earlier just to
prove it. Maybe you should consider the possibility that these early season
'cross promoters are just exploiting a very limited summer MTB schedule. If
there were more summer MTB races, there might not be summer 'cross races.

Craig

On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 4:21 PM, Brian Baumann wrote:

> What do they (WORS) know that we don't? This is pretty cool:
>
> http://www.wors.org/news/article.php?id=450
>
> Maybe some positive reinforcement and new ideas would help, and a look at
> course types and locations? More singletrack near Portland would benefit
> the racing cause. Join NWTA and get involved with mtb advocacy?
>
> Just some thoughts as I recoup from a hot ride.
>
> --- On *Tue, 7/21/09, sbohaboy@comcast.net * wrote:
>
>
> From: sbohaboy@comcast.net
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] summer mtn bike races
> To: "David Rosen"
> Cc: obra@list.obra.org
> Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 4:20 PM
>
>
> Since so many people ride to PIR, it would be great if they would open up
> the gate at the south east corner by the levee bike path. This would save a
> mile of riding by not having to go down the off ramp, by the max station,
> through the gate and back around. This would also be alot safer.
>
>
>
> Talk to your race organizers and encourage them to ask for the gate to be
> opened.
>
>
>
> Cheers,
>
>
>
> Spencer
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Rosen"
> To: "Like toPedal" , obra@list.obra.org
> Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 3:32:22 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] summer mtn bike races
>
> There was an INCREDIBLE mtb race this past weekend just outside of
> Prineville. It was hot and yet it was also an epic race. It was definitely
> the hardest mtb race I have ever done (wore out my disc pads which I need to
> replace today). It was well organized and well supported.
>
>
>
> I believe the difference isn’t putting the STXC race on for the weekends. I
> think the whole Monday night thing is great. I believe the difference is the
> proximity to PDX that so many locals can ride over after work. For all the
> people that drive to PIR, you have a lot more people that are riding to the
> race. Fortunately for us, PIR is a close ride and easily accessible.
>
>
>
> It definitely would have been nice to see more people this weekend, but
> haven’t we had this conversation before (last year) about more summer mtb
> racing?
>
>
>
> Just my $.02
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> *From:* obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Like toPedal
> *Sent:* Tuesday, July 21, 2009 3:23 PM
> *To:* obra@list.obra.org
> *Subject:* [OBRA Chat] summer mtn bike races
>
>
>
> i see the short track had 331 racers.
> any weekend mountain bike races have that many racers?
>
> i see the short track had 19 boys under 14!!
> no weekend mountain bike race had that many under 14 boys.
> maybe the guys throwing that short track stuff should move it to the
> weekends....
>
> i think Oregon Mountain bike racers are screaming their support for summer
> mountain biking. let's move them to the weekends and get even more people
> there.
>
>
>
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