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Race report? Mainly that I survived is the great news! HAHAHAHA!
I was VERY nervous. I had never been to an MX race before nor had I ever been on this track. I think I have 10 hrs of MX experience, if that. So going out there was very intimidating.
I got two whole laps in during practice. Because I am an idiot, I chopped the throttle in a hard right hand turn and fell over~it was hysterical. Then this girl came up behind me and landed on my bike. They got stuck together. It took two guys to help us get her footpeg unwedged from my chain and tire. We were laughing the whole time....She was awesome about it. I wish I knew who she was so I could thank her for being so cool. But the majority of practice was spent getting our bikes apart. I was happy to get the two laps.
Race time. Well, because I am an idiot (all laughs here), I had my wheel tight on the gate. So when the gate dropped...mine didn't. I was like, "WTH? Oh...hahahaha!" I backed up the bike and the gate went down. Then I just twisted the throttle and went. I made it through the first jump and relaxed from there.
There were all kinds of terrain. First of all, the high temp was 40 degrees so some of the mud balls turned into mudcicles and made it difficult for a rookie like me to negotiate. Then there were some incrdible mud pits that you just had to hold on and gun through. I liked the sand the best. We rode a lot of sand last year and due to my ice riding, I am just fine with the slide and grip of sand. The regular dirt is where I have issues...not sure why. Lack of saddle time, I am sure.
Anyway, by the third lap I was feeling pretty good about myself. I wasn't completely left behind by everyone and I felt comfortable. My speed was good (for me) and I felt in control. Then I came to the mongo-scarey "Plateau" jump. I think I goosed the bike a bit more than any other lap, it felt great! Even my landing felt good! Then I saw the mudcicle filled hard left. I let my Survival Reactions get the best of me and I panicked. I ended up losing my front and eventually highsiding. But fortunately I was going slow enough that the bike just smacked me down on the ground. I managed to keep her running and got back up on two. I laughed and said to myself (at least it's on my right side~sidebar I broke my left clavicle in October-so that's why I was happy I landed on the right :rotfl: ). Anyway, got going again and the leader lapped me. I was thinking AWESOME!!! I don't have to do my last lap~picking that bike up took a ton of energy. Well, I was surprised to learn that MX is NOT like road racing. Even when you are lapped you STILL run your lap..funny. So I groaned at the white flag and finished my race...I mean, ride around the track. :)
Second moto. I was just plain old cold. But my little victories were 1) getting through the mud without crashing 2) feeling the bike lose traction in the sand sweeper turn and goosing the throttle (giggling when I felt her grab) and 3) making it through the entire second moto without crashing. It was awesome.
I can't wait to do it again!!!
I was VERY nervous. I had never been to an MX race before nor had I ever been on this track. I think I have 10 hrs of MX experience, if that. So going out there was very intimidating.
I got two whole laps in during practice. Because I am an idiot, I chopped the throttle in a hard right hand turn and fell over~it was hysterical. Then this girl came up behind me and landed on my bike. They got stuck together. It took two guys to help us get her footpeg unwedged from my chain and tire. We were laughing the whole time....She was awesome about it. I wish I knew who she was so I could thank her for being so cool. But the majority of practice was spent getting our bikes apart. I was happy to get the two laps.
Race time. Well, because I am an idiot (all laughs here), I had my wheel tight on the gate. So when the gate dropped...mine didn't. I was like, "WTH? Oh...hahahaha!" I backed up the bike and the gate went down. Then I just twisted the throttle and went. I made it through the first jump and relaxed from there.
There were all kinds of terrain. First of all, the high temp was 40 degrees so some of the mud balls turned into mudcicles and made it difficult for a rookie like me to negotiate. Then there were some incrdible mud pits that you just had to hold on and gun through. I liked the sand the best. We rode a lot of sand last year and due to my ice riding, I am just fine with the slide and grip of sand. The regular dirt is where I have issues...not sure why. Lack of saddle time, I am sure.
Anyway, by the third lap I was feeling pretty good about myself. I wasn't completely left behind by everyone and I felt comfortable. My speed was good (for me) and I felt in control. Then I came to the mongo-scarey "Plateau" jump. I think I goosed the bike a bit more than any other lap, it felt great! Even my landing felt good! Then I saw the mudcicle filled hard left. I let my Survival Reactions get the best of me and I panicked. I ended up losing my front and eventually highsiding. But fortunately I was going slow enough that the bike just smacked me down on the ground. I managed to keep her running and got back up on two. I laughed and said to myself (at least it's on my right side~sidebar I broke my left clavicle in October-so that's why I was happy I landed on the right :rotfl: ). Anyway, got going again and the leader lapped me. I was thinking AWESOME!!! I don't have to do my last lap~picking that bike up took a ton of energy. Well, I was surprised to learn that MX is NOT like road racing. Even when you are lapped you STILL run your lap..funny. So I groaned at the white flag and finished my race...I mean, ride around the track. :)
Second moto. I was just plain old cold. But my little victories were 1) getting through the mud without crashing 2) feeling the bike lose traction in the sand sweeper turn and goosing the throttle (giggling when I felt her grab) and 3) making it through the entire second moto without crashing. It was awesome.
I can't wait to do it again!!!
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Nice report. Congrats on the MX race. It sounds like you had fun. Thats what counts; having fun and not getting hurt.
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nice!
i have respect for you girls that race :cool:
i have respect for you girls that race :cool:
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First time I've heard of that. Every race I've seen or been in, when the checkered flag comes out, it stays out for everyone. Congratulations!blndebmbr said:
oldguy
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Nope the blndebmber got hitched The bride wore white and the groom wore red and black. she set it up so that the groom couldn't run because of exhaustion (and I am sure he wouldn't have even if he could ;) ) because as soon as he got off the bike from his moto (also his first ever) they tied the knot.kmccune said:
Tammy it was great meeting you and I am glad you joined us here. BTW She got 13th overall and he got 14th overall :nod:
Oh I forgot my piece of cake are you bringing it out to the May race with you?
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OMG Oldguy!!!! That is awesome! Thanks for posting. I haven't seen any pix yet. My daughter is in the fox hat and Yamaha jacket. My son is on the other side. And then my sister and her fiance'. Then of course the pastor. It was so cold...I forgot to take my jacket off. But it turned out awesome.
Thanks again to the Azzie guys and gals...."White Wedding" over the speakers was hilarious. So much for trying to 'blend in' hahaha....
Do you know who the photographer was for Cycle USA? He was snapping pix too, I'd like to see if I can get my hands on them.
Thanks again to the Azzie guys and gals...."White Wedding" over the speakers was hilarious. So much for trying to 'blend in' hahaha....
Do you know who the photographer was for Cycle USA? He was snapping pix too, I'd like to see if I can get my hands on them.
kdx200chick
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OMG those pictures speak a thousand words! Congratulations to you and your new family!
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WOW. That is so cool.
MuddyBuddy
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Congratulations, that's awesome! *sniff* I need a kleenex.
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Thanks everyone. I have to get a good picture of the bouquet and post it. I have air gauges, a screwdriver and air valve caps mixed into the flowers...all held together by a blue oil funnel!!! LOL
Even though it was cold, we had the greatest day.....Awesomest wedding EVER! hahaha!!!
Even though it was cold, we had the greatest day.....Awesomest wedding EVER! hahaha!!!
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very cool! i love the dirt wedding idea!
congrats!!
congrats!!
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