Work Day at the 500, March 15th
- Thread starter DWreck
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- Nov 24, 2000
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where are you guys pitting? the usual place up front? what vehicles do i look for?
this will be my first ride since november. i still have to get my brakes working but it looks like i'll be ready.
and i won't be doing any 50 miles like you nuts. a couple loops should be enough for me.
this will be my first ride since november. i still have to get my brakes working but it looks like i'll be ready.
and i won't be doing any 50 miles like you nuts. a couple loops should be enough for me.
craig_enid
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"You can have last place when you pry my cold, dead fingers off the throttle...." :ride:
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craig_enid said:
:laugh: ... seems like somebody was riding a good clip last time I was there!
craig_enid
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If they had a 'International Six Days Blabbing and Eating", the Heartland Spodes would Gold Medal!
craig_enid
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" ... seems like somebody was riding a good clip last time I was there!"
I'm a 'Double A' rider for the first 15 minutes, at the 500!
A 'C' spode the rest of the day, and pretty much everywhere else.
Swift is the only one I can't keep up with.... (blabbing and eating!) :laugh:
I'm a 'Double A' rider for the first 15 minutes, at the 500!
A 'C' spode the rest of the day, and pretty much everywhere else.
Swift is the only one I can't keep up with.... (blabbing and eating!) :laugh:
- Nov 25, 1999
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I resemble that remark!mx547 said:
While some of us battle for the covetted "last place", MX547 will be finishing his 2nd 25 mile loop! I haven't washed my bike since the last ride and I need to get some fuel for the on trail tanker.:whoa:
craig_enid
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Brakes are for pussies. Just brush against some trees, looser.
The KTM is ready for a rider, if you just HAVE to have brakes... :ride: :cool:
The KTM is ready for a rider, if you just HAVE to have brakes... :ride: :cool:
- Nov 7, 2001
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Have fun peeps, sorry I'm missing it. I'll be out there later this spring.
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dang if I didnt make it! My apologies to all. Going through a house sale, garage sale, and future move (Up I think). House is still available Sunday evening, and I do plan on riding the Draper loop Sunday. Derek, give me a call this evening and let me know the tentative plans.
- Nov 25, 1999
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OCCRA had its first event of 2008 at the 500 with over 500 riders just two weeks ago. The trails got hammered. Chuck had repaired the west side with his skid steer or the blue loop so the infinite whoops were gone. The work day concentrated on routing around worn out areas and cutting in new trail in unused sections. There will be some good new obstacles soon.
When we got ready to ride, Craig and I took off ahead of everyone. We new they would catch up to us and we weren't feeling real fast. We finally stopped at mile 10 for a short break and DWreck caught us within 30 secs. We got onto the 80 and hit the bog and everyone got muddy! Funny how a 30 yard long section makes all bike look alike, orange/red. There was a small amount of dust but nothing real bad.
The 80 really has become the premire trail. Some of the route around sections are really fun with some off camber up/down hills and a ceder slolum course that will challenge even new brakes.
When we hit the 500 again, all was good to the first Center section. About 70 yards in, I was faced with a Ceder spear! This branch had been broken during the race and was pointing straight out into the trail. As I hit the brakes I decided the ground looked like a safer bet so I took a digger on the right side. The spear caught my sleeve and ripped an old jersey but no skin! The crew worked to get the spear bent back out of the way and then we were off again. This section was added to for the Six Day qualifier and that section of trail has become very fun. Some storm damage has placed some good obstacles in the trail and keeps you on your toes.
At the next stop, Jeff and I decided to take the blue trail on back to the pit area. My wrist was screaming but I was still smiling from a good run. Thanks everyone.
When we got ready to ride, Craig and I took off ahead of everyone. We new they would catch up to us and we weren't feeling real fast. We finally stopped at mile 10 for a short break and DWreck caught us within 30 secs. We got onto the 80 and hit the bog and everyone got muddy! Funny how a 30 yard long section makes all bike look alike, orange/red. There was a small amount of dust but nothing real bad.
The 80 really has become the premire trail. Some of the route around sections are really fun with some off camber up/down hills and a ceder slolum course that will challenge even new brakes.
When we hit the 500 again, all was good to the first Center section. About 70 yards in, I was faced with a Ceder spear! This branch had been broken during the race and was pointing straight out into the trail. As I hit the brakes I decided the ground looked like a safer bet so I took a digger on the right side. The spear caught my sleeve and ripped an old jersey but no skin! The crew worked to get the spear bent back out of the way and then we were off again. This section was added to for the Six Day qualifier and that section of trail has become very fun. Some storm damage has placed some good obstacles in the trail and keeps you on your toes.
At the next stop, Jeff and I decided to take the blue trail on back to the pit area. My wrist was screaming but I was still smiling from a good run. Thanks everyone.
