thanks for the explanation Motomike. Searched some videos like you suggested and now I understand. I think many of us Easterners don't think you have much tight stuff out there. I see that Cactus, elevation changes and big rocks create their own kind of singletrack knarliness, and therefore the preference for lighter bikes.
....im in, um Dublin for the time being. The wife surprised me.... my first Guinness is Ireland ill get back to training in a few days.... until then - Dublin! AND.... I love the BRP - but Mike is certainly correct, its just too big for these races.
You know whats funny, I started back racing after 17 years on a 525, went to a 505 then a 300. I blew the 300 up a couple of races ago, went back to the 525 and I'm having a blast! It's heavy, but it still works really good in the tight stuff. In this last enduro they had a sandy/rocky downhill that was so steep, when I was bulldogging (I fell towards the top, no way was I going to try and get back on) with both wheels locked and my heels dug in, I was still heading for the bottom whether I liked it or not.
you blew up the 300?! :huh that sucks.....and someday you have to let me try out the 525 - Id be happy to trade you off for the BRP for a bit. ....and Mike no, she does not have any sisters. However, I HIGHLY recommend a Asian women over just about any other. hell if you go visit Vietnam, you might not have a choice! One might come home with you whether you like it or not!
It still ran, but it's not good. It's in pieces on the bench. Maybe I'll see if I can get my girlfreind to squint.
oh my lord - its totally different and SO much better than in the states! Significantly more smooth and more flavor! I recommend it!! :slurp
Ive been running and trying to get back in shape like a madman - ran four miles three times this week and woke up sick as a dog on Friday. Dont know what the hell happened but im going to try and stick with the excercise this next week. I also realized that my arm strength campaign isnt hacking and I realized it while playing guitar last week and my hands were starting to hurt just plaing that dammed guitar. Im going to need to step up my hand/arm strenghtening campaign. my next race is next weekend - Mike - Ill see ya out there!
Are you riding Sat or Sun? It's a two day race, Dez Scrambles on Saturday and Hare & Hound on Sunday. I've been a sick dog all weekend myself, hope it clears up in the next day or two.
Was out tying ribbon this weekend for the Rovers. Nice technical 2nd loop w/ nothing stupid. Ride smart and stay on the ribbon. It is a little "different" at times.
I have been sick for a few days as well which has been keeping me off the training..... I guess its better to be healthy and not in shape than to be sick as a dog and not really in shape, right? Im just going to race on sunday.... I couldnt handle racing two days in a row. Besides, the last time I drove out the day of the race I had hardly enough time to go to the bathroom before the race! I still need to go find some hardware for the bike.... bolts keep falling out!!
I wont be venturing out on the second loop - I just dont get a chance to ride enough to have the endurance to do two loops. I dont have the experience yet, either. Cant wait though!! its been over a month since my last race!
