Family Enduro Update

[fatherandson]

The point standings have been posted on the D14 Enduro website. Thanks to Smitdog for his assistance on the spreadsheet.
We will begin work on round # 3 this weekend. The Kalkaska event will be a two loop event, but I am unsure of the distance. You can expect some ORV trail (maybe some whoops), some NEW trail and some resets. I will know more after this weekend. Anyone who would like to help set up an enduro - arrowing, mileaging and check placement - please let me know. We can always use some help. Trashrider is already planning to work on a check. I am assuming that FredT and Don Marsh will have a check crew at this event. Any help will be appreciated!!
Here is a question of the FES regulars....what do you think about using the RESTART format at one of the events? Round # 3 will be using secret checks, but I have been approached about using the RESTART format at a Family Event in August. IF (I said IF), we add another event (maybe in Harrison) that we will also allow a rider to drop their worst event and count 5 of the 6 events.
So what do you think about the RESTART format at a FES event?

Mike

 

[MWEISSEN]

Mike, I'll help arrow.

 

[Smit-Dog]

If we actually have 6 events (WOW! :cool: ), then yes, a restart at the final event would be fine. Same response then with best 5 of 6 events.

 

[Fred T]

Mike
Yes, I'll run a check Sat and arrow this weekend. 5 of 6 rounds kewl with me.
FT

 

[fatherandson]

Mark, are you going to the cabin this weekend? If so, we will be in the area (Blue Lake Rd. and 612).

 

[Wolverine423]

Mike - Freddy you guys want to get together for a ride this weekend?..

DW

 

[Fred T]

Mike - Freddy you guys want to get together for a ride this weekend?..

DW

yes, we will be at the club grounds all weekend.

 

[Wolverine423]

OK. I'll call ya to set something up.

DW

 

[Don Marsh]

Mike put Team Marsh down for a check. Let me know your plans for this weekend if you need help, Sat. is out but I can probably get out Sun. or Mon. When I tell the Race Nazi it is for the kids..............
Don

 

[KTM Mike]

Mike FWIW - a restart format would be good i think..show the kids yet another element of enduros.

Hey, is the next event (Kalkaska) going to have both 12 and 18 mph sections, or just 12?

 

[Fred T]

Mike FWIW - a restart format would be good i think..show the kids yet another element of enduros.

Hey, is the next event (Kalkaska) going to have both 12 and 18 mph sections, or just 12?

Mike
First loop is 12 and second loop is 18. This one will be a little tougher than the first run in Kasky. :nod:

 

[fatherandson]

Round # 3 update

The course is marked - a big thank you to FredT for his help. We have a 17 mile loop and will run it twice. Gas will be back at the staging area for Saturday. We found some sand, some whoops, some rocks, some hills, some logs, and some......well, that is a surprise. :nener:
You should find the route sheet on the D14 website and midwesternenduros.com later this week.
If anyone can make it to the staging area early Saturday morning, we could use a few more hands. Think of this weekend as for the District sponsored by the District. Tom Dunn (D14 enduro chair) has done a lot of work to make this weekend possible.
I think everyone will have a great time and will be challenged by the trails on public and private land. See you there!!

 

[Wolverine423]

Who's bringing the donuts?

DW

 

[Fred T]

Who's bringing the donuts?

DW

YOU! I like Cinnimon Swirls! We godda get a EZ up and lg cooler on that Rhino for "There is no beauty if there is no booty" - ULTIMATE CHECK TEAM!!!

 

[INCA]

" There is no beauty if there is no booty" - ULTIMATE CHECK TEAM!!!
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Would this be like going back to the days of the Hen Weigh Check Team?

Young Ted

 

[fatherandson]

Key Time For Saturday.....changed To 10:00!!!!!!

 

[salgeek]

Will sign-up run later than 8:00 AM? - thanks

 

[fatherandson]

Yes, sign up until 9:00 (or until the line is gone). Riders meeting at 9:30.

 

[Smit-Dog]

For the loco locals or well-traveled yahoos....

Coming from Grayling, looking for route recommendations to staging...

1) Longer main roads -> M-72 to Bear Lake Road north, east on 612 / Manistee Lake Road to Blue Lake Road south to staging

2) Shorter backroads -> M-72 to Blue Lake Road north to staging

Is Blue Lake Road a semi-maintained dirt / gravel road, or a rougher two-track?

Thanks!

 

[Fred T]

Blue lake off 612 to staging is a graded road.

I'd suggest option #1

 

[Don Marsh]

" For the loco locals" Hey! I take offence to that remark!

M-72 to Goose Creek road north to 612. west to blue lake road is another gravel road route. I'm with Fred #1 probably is best.
See everyone there.
Don

 

[INCA]

Bear Lake, Goose Creek, Blue Lake, lond, short, gravel, 612, Manistee Lake. Giving directions to Smit-Dog, I would have sent him on a Wild Goose Chase up the Red River Valley.

 

[Don Marsh]

I thought about doing that Ted, giving him the shortcut info, :yikes: but I figured he would have the family with him.

 

[Smit-Dog]

Just give me enough time at the resets and cut back the face-slappers.... I'll be there!

 

[fatherandson]

What about option # 3? - highway 75 to Frederic, take 612 west to Blue Lake Road and then south to the staging area.
Enduros are not designed for "pretty boys".....if you are worried about scratching your bike or body....go to the MX track with the others