Home
Basic Dirt Bike How-To's - Video
Dirt Bike How-To's - Video
Living The Moto Life - Video
Bike Tests | Shoot-Outs - Video
Forums
What's new
Latest activity
Log-In
Join
What's new
Menu
Log-In
Join
Navigation
Install the app
Install
More options
Close Menu
Forums
Other Dirt Bike Discussions
Who to Ride With, Where to Ride
By Region
Northern USA
? re: Restart format for Harrison FES event
Reply to thread
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
[QUOTE="KTM Mike, post: 1213115, member: 22658"] I think I figured out the real source of my and Mitch's confusion! When Mitch first asked his questions, he was working from the understanding the Baby Buzzard is a "no time keeping" event, and I was viewing it from that angle when I did my initial post here. If it were, it would mean the trail in the 12 mph section would somehow magically have to be reasonably rideable by a 5 year old, and difficult enough such a faster kid could not burn the check outs - which seemed almost impossible to us. Which caused me to question my understanding of the "Start Control" rules. A closer look at the flyers for both Saturday and Sunday cleared it all up. Sunday's event flyer specifically states "No Timekeeping" - easy enough to accomplish for the adult events. Saturday's flyer however does NOT say that! What it says is " No computer necessary" there is NO mention of it being a "no timekeeping" event. Somehow, both Mitch and I read the flyer for Saturday as "no timekeeping". Clearly we are wrong. Bottom line is, the faster kids will possibly, (likely?) have to do some timekeeping in the 12 mph section to avoid burning check outs. Oh - another thing we noticed - Sunday's flyer uses the proper term "start control" while the Saturday event uses the term "Restart Format". F&S - I certainly agree with trying new things for the FES events - and I think I understand the "whys" and the need to try to increase attendance. I think it is outstanding to see how the FES series keeps growing - keep up the great work! Oh, on your comment about both loops at 18 - not necessary if they are considered "timekeeping" events with Start Control's thrown in. I think many younger or less experienced riders who might be intimidated with the idea of an 18 mph average for the little guys or for the entire event. With the split speed average, even an older (but slower or inexperienced) rider doing both loops, might be more willing to give it a try knowing 1/2 of the event is at a "easy" average. If the goal is increased attendance, that might be a worthy consideration. Also the 12 mph sections really show people what timekeeping is all about. RGO - Yeah, I have been told that GAS stops are important for some people...but evidently not for others. ;^) [/QUOTE]
Verification
Which ocean is California closest to?
Post reply
Forums
Other Dirt Bike Discussions
Who to Ride With, Where to Ride
By Region
Northern USA
? re: Restart format for Harrison FES event
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top
Bottom