2007 Cross Country

Post by **dirtyboy** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 8:09 am

getoutside wrote:Hi, I'm from Kimberley BC and I have a dr 350 and I'm wondering if dualsport bikes can ride the cross-country. Also I' ve never raced before and am wondering what is required to race, could somone please let me know. thanks
Jason

getoutside, I've never seen a dual sport bike ride a cross country race in the 6 years that I've been racing. Not that it couldn't be done but I haven't seen it. Usually the trails are quite rough and with the amount of blowdown this year you are sure to have to hop many many down logs with many of them at angles.

I don't think you would have a lot of fun at this race on a dr350.

The Second Gear Club is having a race at McLean the weekend prior to our cross country. They usually have races for dual sport bikes on a modified course during the Saturday racing. I think you would be much happier riding that race. Their forum is located here.

darren · Post by **darren** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 7:32 pm

We found the Grizzly last night! If any of you can get there, and conquor the Grizzly, than you are the man/or woman (politically speaking)...actually you are the IRON MAN.

Hopefully you are all gearing up and training like mad.

YouTube · Post by **Dobi** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 11:44 am

http://www.albertadirtriders.com/hareevents.htm

the poster is now up!

Brent · Post by **Brent** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 12:03 pm

We need another satelite phone.....anyone out there have one we can rent.

Post by **dirtyboy** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 12:10 pm

Now updated on Home page

Post by **thirtyseven** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 7:23 pm

has anyone seen the forcast? Rain on tues and Wed. then lots of sun.... this is going to be perfect, I mean PERFECT!!!!!

Post by **thirtyseven** » Sun Sep 09, 2007 8:15 pm

Ribbons hung by me in the first 10k...........zero
Pipe bent.................................................once
skid plate mashed....................................twice
asshanded to me on a plate......................countless
working on the proloop of the grizz on a sunny day with the boys.............PRICELESS

YouTube · Post by **Dobi** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 9:14 am

Great summary Howard. Man what a rough day that was. I would love to hit that trail in reverse under dry ground conditions to see if was any easier? Maybe next year.

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:44 am

I'm so dead !!!

Hoppy

Brent · Post by **Brent** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 11:04 am

Do not worry. Don't listen to the guys above....they are talking about the pro, intermediate and vet master loop only! the juniors, vet juniors, super vets, ladies A and beginners will not be going on this loop that everyone is talking about. the B Loop is much more managable. it is endless single track all linked together for your enjoyment.....don't miss this opportunity. there is a bunch of fresh single track that you have never ridden before. the guys above are juniors trying to ride the pro loop, of coarse they can't ride it. however, it is something we can all shoot for, right!!

ThirtySeven, nice attempt at "Befus", the rocky climb to the check. next time you will get it! A good hill climb requires at least 5 attempts. if you can climb it in one try, it is not even worth mentioning. thanks for the help out this weekend. we were on our bikes for 7 hours on saturday and 5 hours on sunday. last night 3 of us got in another 10 KM's on the A loop, so we are almost there.

YouTube · Post by **Dobi** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 1:23 pm

totally agree with you Big Dog, the B loop is some great single track that all levels of riders will enjoy. It is just the A loop that will require some more time without the training wheels before I can master those hills.

Great job to Brent for finding these trails, and coordinating the flagging. This has been a TREMENDOUS undertaking to link up 90km of nearly all single track!

markvfr · Post by **markvfr** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 3:25 pm

Dobi wrote:totally agree with you Big Dog, the B loop is some great single track that all levels of riders will enjoy.
This has been a TREMENDOUS undertaking to link up 90km of nearly all single track!

Hmm, this makes me think... Maybe I SHOULD make this my first ever XC race...

Zeal · Post by **Zeal** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 4:56 pm

I agree with Dobi. My hat goes off to Brent for all his work in bringing these trails together into two loops. I only helped with the B (easy) loop, and think it is totally ridable for most people, but will be present some good challenges.

I also think that if this is the only race you do this year, you will not be disappointed

Zeal

W.F.O · Post by **W.F.O** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:07 pm

Can I race a Rhino???

crazy2wheeler · Post by **crazy2wheeler** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:25 pm

W.F.O wrote:Can I race a Rhino???

I think as long as you keep it on 2 wheels ya oughta be allowed to!