Only the B riders complained last year... :debil:slowone said:Good to see the flyer. I am thinking about attending this event, but I'm curious about the Sandstormers plans for the course. In the past all I have heard were reports on how insanely difficult the event was. I don't want to drive 8hrs to have a miserable time. I would be riding the C class and would like some opinions pertaining to last years event in regard to section length and difficulty. Thanks.
Watch the broad generalizations!UP Magoo said:Only the B riders complained last year... :debil:
THAT will endear you to the trailboss. :ohmy:slowone said:Yeah, we know this Zambon character is full of chit.
We work with the terrain God gave us. IMO, riding below da Bridge is WAY more dangerous, than up here. Dem high speed whooped out trails beget huge crashes. I'd rather tip over at 5 mph, than cartwheel into the pines at 45 mph.I don't think anybody is asking for an easy, just don't wanna ride a bunch of stuff that might keep me from paying the bills for a while. Riding is dangerous, been riding since I was 7yrs. old with a several year break in my early-mid 20's. I am enjoying it as much now as I did when I was a kid and don't want to end up hurt because somebody thinks they need to put on the UP's version of Last Man Standing.
I'll be there! :)On a different note, who's planning on attending this year? I am seriously contemplating attending, just gotta get some things figured out with the wife and children.
Never was true.70 marlin said:What keeps me from competing in the LM is that 6' moon rock ledge I've heard C riders have to get down "is that true?"
Agreed.fatherandson said:I just wish we could avoid the comparison of events and enjoy the ride. All clubs do the best they can with available trail and man power.
I will be in Marquette this year. I will bring a check crew for the Mini Moose and ride on Sunday.
Last year I thought the "C & B" riders had it easy as apple pie from what I could tell… I heard this year the UP Sandstormers club members will be handing out popsicles at every check point to all the C & B and SS riders.....Ya just gota show some love for that trailboss up der.Smit-Dog said:Magoo - Your point of reference is skewed because you're used to riding on that type terrain, and a 6' "skeery" dropoff is not something new.
Put a downstate "C" rider in that situation, one who has never come across anything even remotely close to that on ANY ORV trail, and yes, it is very intimidating. Once you do something like that a half dozen times and get over the mental part of it and build your confidence, then yes, you're "past" it, and it is not as big of a deal.
I guess I am kinda skewed... :whoa:Smit-Dog said:Magoo - Your point of reference is skewed because you're used to riding on that type terrain, and a 6' "skeery" dropoff is not something new.
Put a downstate "C" rider in that situation, one who has never come across anything even remotely close to that on ANY ORV trail, and yes, it is very intimidating. Once you do something like that a half dozen times and get over the mental part of it and build your confidence, then yes, you're "past" it, and it is not as big of a deal.
We'll miss you, Erin and Nate. It's always great to have you guys at our events!Fred T said:This year my daughter graduates on race weekend and I will miss the event. I will have to read the race reports afterward.
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