Originally posted by Highbeam
What is the deal with 120 riders max. Has that already been met with pre-entry? Does it usually get hit. I don't want to go home without riding.
We've never been close to the rider limit.
So far... I don't think it will be a problem.
How is the terrain? I hope it's difficult but not so bad that I may as well walk.
Naches is generally pretty easy riding with the occasional tougher obstacle. The hard parts could be considered easier than the hard parts of Walker but harder than the hardest parts of Capitol (I consider Capitol to be very easy except when it is stupid slick or stupid dusty). Naches is on the dry side of the mountains so parts will be dusty. That's why we only run one or two guys a minute. One rider a minute and dust is not a problem. Saturday the loop is the easiest I know at Naches, but there are intermediate level obstacles to deal with. Sunday for the NMA EP points enduro, the first loop will use much of the same course with additional miles added. The second loop will be more challenging - bordering on experts only. It will be faster and on scarier terrain. Naches has some seat sucking sections if you know where to find them. (No seat sucking on the beginner loop.)
It will be my first enduro so I plan to finish as a goal. Is this wise? I'm unavailable Saturday for the beginner run.
I've had almost zero DNFs in the LBBE. You should try to time keep and go for a trophy. There are some sections that are set too slow. Those are the sections where you practice time keeping. There are some sections that only AA guys can keep up the pace. If you're smart, you know the rules and used them to not lose so much time. I guarantee you will have a fun ride.
Even more fun if you win... :D
55 miles wasn't quite enough at the smuggler run this weekend but will the 55 miles at the BB be plenty? Is it tougher per mile? Also how does a begineer sign up for the long course? Do I claim to be a B-classer or should I steer slear of the long course?
Naches is tougher per mile. Enduros will generally be more fatigueing as well because you don't get to set your own pace (unlike poker runs). I would suggest that on Sunday you sign up for the short course. If you feel like you need more miles,
trail ride the second loop. The roll chart will cover both loops. Just stay ahead of the sweep crew so you aren't a PITA ;)
Sorry for all of the questions. Thanks for making yourself available.
I just hope you'll come out and have a good time. If you ride Saturday, have fun and try Sunday, that'd be great!