Mike Ripley
Or unless he is ready for a re build for a fancy upgrade after to get the
Mud out!
Baptism by Mud for the Bike!
On Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 4:52 PM, Jeremy Schroeder <
jeremyridesbikes@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thank you for the feedback. I believe we may have piqued the Bikehugger's
> interest, but I don't think he will be up to doing it on his fancy new CX
> bike. Unless peer pressure works for them.
>
> Jeremy
>
>
> On Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 4:36 PM, Mike Ripley wrote:
>
>> There are 2 parts that I would say a Fat tire bike would rock verses
>> (super tree trail) first one and the stair step climb, loose and 25% (10
>> minute of warming your body)
>> the roads are soft and unless you flat, it would be faster
>>
>> rain x for glasses? that should be the thread
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 4:25 PM, Scott Hill wrote:
>>
>>> Yes. There is so much climbing on the fire road that a mud packed cross
>>> bike will be much lighter than a mud packed mtb bike.
>>>
>>> Scott
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Mar 29, 2012, at 5:44 PM, Jeremy Schroeder <
>>> jeremyridesbikes@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> I've never done the course, asking for a friend. Is it really doable on
>>> a cyclocross bike?
>>>
>>> Jeremy
>>>
>>> On Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 11:33 AM, Mike Ripley wrote:
>>>
>>>> 47 Degrees and 70% chance of rain!
>>>>
>>>> Thanks to all the great sponsors who make this happen
>>>> Peak Sports
>>>> Specialized
>>>> Rivercity Bicycles
>>>> George Delights
>>>> Rolf Prima
>>>> Ergon
>>>> Hammer Nutrition
>>>> Deschutes Brewery
>>>> Yakima
>>>> and many more!
>>>>
>>>> Well no sticky mud, just the surface mud that slings out of your way as
>>>> you carve downhill and ride up logging roads to the next section of
>>>> thrills.
>>>>
>>>> many people ask me if the race is "Beginner Friendly" Well yes as I
>>>> would say a good amount of you first got a taste of mountain bike racing
>>>> from the Mudslinger over the 24 years that it has been going on. Well
>>>> marked and 12 miles and 1500 ft, so 1 hr to 1:40 for most
>>>>
>>>> Cross Bikes Please bring them, with the exception of the very first
>>>> trail you will have an advantage in most cases on this course. Also on that
>>>> note how many years of cross does it take to have a slip N slide to race on
>>>> when CX is going on in September or early October and its bone dry....Mud
>>>> fetish....no problem! This is early season CX training at its finest......
>>>>
>>>> Last year it was 71 and dry so at least all is good in the world and
>>>> things make a bit more sense this year.
>>>>
>>>> Online Registration is open until 2pm Friday
>>>> Day before Reg and packet Pick up at Peak Sports Saturday 2-4pm if you
>>>> want to save a few bucks prior to day of
>>>> Day of Registration is 7-9am or 9:30 for the S & M guys and gals
>>>> (Inside joke) and we have 12 people to take care of you
>>>> Pasta and Bread For great harvest will be waiting after you finish
>>>> Big raffle as always and custom awards 3 deep for 25 categories
>>>> DJ Dave Campbell will be on the MIC and get your fender ready
>>>> Sign up at Athlete path for the series
>>>> Kids race at 1:30
>>>>
>>>> Thanks and drive safe and carpool if you can
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Mike Ripley
>>>> Mudslinger Events
>>>> OBRA MTB Rep
>>>> Team Dirt
>>>> PO BOX 87
>>>> Monroe, OR. 97456
>>>> 541-225-7946
>>>>
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>>>
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>>
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>> Mike Ripley
>> Mudslinger Events
>> OBRA MTB Rep
>> Team Dirt
>> PO BOX 87
>> Monroe, OR. 97456
>> 541-225-7946
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Visit me online at http://www.jeremyridesbikes.com for cycling related
> topics or
> sent me a tweet on twitter via @jeremyridesbike
>
>
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Mike Ripley
Mudslinger Events
OBRA MTB Rep
Team Dirt
PO BOX 87
Monroe, OR. 97456
541-225-7946