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Post by michaelwatts on Feb 29, 2008 9:31:40 GMT -6
There are a slew of early season races coming up fast. Anyone thinking of doing a little Mountain Bike racing chim on in and lets all try to get together. I'll try and get a list of all the closer races soon but here's a start. I do know I'm going to try and make the Chickasaw race in Columbia, Tn 03/30/08. Then next is Youngers Creek 04/05/08,04/06/08, and man they put on a good show. Pay back is great!! Two day show!! TT Short Track on Saturday, then XC on Sunday The trail has some added kick butt climbing. It'll make any man scream for mercy!!
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Post by bigjuggla on Mar 3, 2008 21:04:50 GMT -6
I should be able to make those Michael. If you want we can ride together or something
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Post by michaelwatts on Mar 4, 2008 11:40:19 GMT -6
He's Alive!!!!!!!!
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Post by michaelwatts on Mar 4, 2008 11:45:49 GMT -6
Looking forward to Chickasaw. We'll hook up for sure McKinney!!!
For those of you how have not heard or seen the crash video form last yr's race. Check it out off the Wood N Wave site. It was (Richard Skelisi something like that) he was heading down a very fast section, lost it and another biker whacked him in the head with his crank as he passed. Richard wound up being taken to Vandy and has not since been able to race.. Scary
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Post by bigjuggla on Mar 7, 2008 9:17:30 GMT -6
Chickasaw should be a good race. I have never done it before and the more times I watch that video the less I want to race it, haha.
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Post by michaelwatts on Mar 11, 2008 8:21:03 GMT -6
I spoke with one of the WnW boys about the crash the other day. They told me there is a root that sticks up and Richard dug a crank on that. If you watched the vid's there is another guy who wipes out just before Richard,, same root. They say the really tuff section is called the trail of tears on the backside which has some gruesome climbs on the back side. Rocky and rooty as well,, very technical. There's a topo map on the web site if you can make it out. Looks like they start on a road then cut down that steep hill across a open field into the single track. Uhhh, Todd they have a first timers class if your interested!! hint hint... They cut out the horrible tec section in this class... www.columbiacyclingclub.com/ I have been thinking of pulling my camper down if any of you are interested in staying in that.. If not we can just get a room for like $70. Start times are early.. I'll gather more details and get back soon..
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Post by bigjuggla on Mar 16, 2008 19:54:59 GMT -6
I am sad to say that I can't make it to the race. I am suppose to help teach the rock climbing class at Murray State that weekend and I just found out that the day we go out climbing is the same day as the race... I am kind of upset because I was really looking forward to getting a chance race Chickasaw. Everyone says its awesome, but there is always next year.
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Post by bigjuggla on Mar 22, 2008 15:04:39 GMT -6
Ok I am going to go now. I am going to tired and wore out from climbing, but I am going to do! I can't pass up a good race like this one!!
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Post by michaelwatts on Mar 25, 2008 10:50:22 GMT -6
One room is reserved.. Days INN. Diesels $4.00 bucks a pop looks like the camper may stay in the barn this yr!! The ole tent is looking mighty good..
There is plenty of room for 4 more here!!
Andrew Mc Michael W anyone else??? Heck of a race gang!!!
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Post by michaelwatts on Mar 28, 2008 14:05:38 GMT -6
Ok, my man looks like you and I call me ASAP
Oh, I have road racing plans for you next weekend so cancel your date with those twins.
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