Xc: R&r Sport Vulcaniser Race And Open Day

wgtngrl · *by **wgtngrl** on Thu 13/Dec/07 7:42pm*

danose wrote:
slackboy wrote:
danose wrote:We look forward to having you at the Vulcaniser again Lisa
Lets hope this time you get to complete the race There has been some course modifications since you last raced there.
more first aid stations????

buble wrap around trees?!

Hey! It wasn't a tree :blush:

faux_name wrote:What's so great about it, specifically?

You'll understand when you ride it

mtbrat · *by **mtbrat** on Wed 19/Dec/07 8:38am*

2 Days to go to enter the Vulcaniser and be in to win....

Here's a list of who has entered so far...
http://www.mountainbike.orcon.net.nz/EntriesToDate.xls

If you want to go in the draw for the Barkers Gift Basket, you need to fill in your details by December 21. That's this Friday!

If you want to win one of 5 passes to the Open Day and you're in Christchurch, head down to the CCC window in Tuam Street and check out our display. Read the question then head around the corner to R&R Sport at 54 Lichfield St and answer it.

>>>>> Enter Now! <<<<<
http://www.mountainbike.orcon.net.nz/

mtbrat · *by **mtbrat** on Fri 21/Dec/07 10:51am*

Last chance to be into win.

Enter before the end of the day and be in the draw for a Barkers Gift Basket.

w00t
:thumbsup:

Gracie · *by **Gracie** on Thu 27/Dec/07 4:37pm*

How tough is this course? Am seriously contemplating racing on the Sunday but I am a technical moron. Haven't done much singletrack riding - did the Hanmer 12 hour and McLeans 12 year this year and hoot around McLeans Island now and again but mainly ride at Ashley Forest. Head plant the last time I did the Wharfedale

Have checked out the video and pix and all looks awesome but still not sure??? Any advise would be great

Clarky · *by **Clarky** on Thu 27/Dec/07 8:09pm*

It may not be the easiest course for a 'technical moron'. So get lots of practice! Good excuse to go riding singletrack.

XCwife · *by **XCwife** on Thu 27/Dec/07 8:21pm*

I would suggest you come along to the Open Day (Saturday - $10) and try it out and if you thought you'd be able to handle it racing, then come back on the Sunday and pay the difference.

The track surface isn't particularly technical but it is true single track (that is, narrow) and it is hilly

Gracie · *by **Gracie** on Thu 27/Dec/07 9:55pm*

Thanks for that - looks like the Port Hills might be beckoning - not too much single track at Ashley Forest. Maybe Hanmer singletrack mmm ...... could be a plan!!

I'll think about the Saturday - might just put me off totally - once I've entered a race I won't back out but if I try it out first I might turn into a wuss!!!

Clarky · *by **Clarky** on Fri 28/Dec/07 10:51am*

Hanmer would be perfect practice.

Al_Bushman · *by **Al_Bushman** on Sat 29/Dec/07 11:27am*

I think I might do this race for a change of scenery (ie sick of the road!!). Will have to brush up on the techie skills though as it's been a while since the Spider got dirty! :blush:

XCguy · *by **XCguy** on Sat 29/Dec/07 4:56pm*

Al_Bushman wrote: I think I might do this race for a change of scenery (ie sick of the road!!). Will have to brush up on the techie skills though as it's been a while since the Spider got dirty!

Good choice Mr Bush :thumbsup:

Look forward to seeing you there. And hopefully at the next three hillclimb series events :eh:

Al_Bushman · *by **Al_Bushman** on Sat 29/Dec/07 6:29pm*

XCguy wrote:
Al_Bushman wrote: I think I might do this race for a change of scenery (ie sick of the road!!). Will have to brush up on the techie skills though as it's been a while since the Spider got dirty!

Good choice Mr Bush

Look forward to seeing you there. And hopefully at the next three hillclimb series events

Well, I was in Hawea for the first one, then the next one got cancelled (apparrently?) and then it was Xmas.

danose · *by **danose** on Sat 29/Dec/07 7:43pm*

Al_Bushman wrote: I think I might do this race for a change of scenery (ie sick of the road!!). Will have to brush up on the techie skills though as it's been a while since the Spider got dirty!

you'll love it al - the kind of course where power power and more power is the key, so will suit you (wheras I expect to once again end up grovelling)

danose · *by **danose** on Sat 29/Dec/07 7:44pm*

Al_Bushman wrote:
XCguy wrote:
Al_Bushman wrote: I think I might do this race for a change of scenery (ie sick of the road!!). Will have to brush up on the techie skills though as it's been a while since the Spider got dirty!

Good choice Mr Bush

Look forward to seeing you there. And hopefully at the next three hillclimb series events

Well, I was in Hawea for the first one, then the next one got cancelled (apparrently?) and then it was Xmas.

I heard you were just hiding in Hawea cos you were terrified some old geriatric would beat you

Al_Bushman · *by **Al_Bushman** on Sun 30/Dec/07 8:46pm*

danose wrote: I heard you were just hiding in Hawea cos you were terrified some old geriatric would beat you

You keep telling yourself that!

Wish I had the hard-tail (Trek 8000) up and running!

danose · *by **danose** on Tue 1/Jan/08 8:44am*

Al_Bushman wrote:
danose wrote: I heard you were just hiding in Hawea cos you were terrified some old geriatric would beat you

You keep telling yourself that!

Wish I had the hard-tail (Trek 8000) up and running!

nah - I reckon the 3lb weight penalty of the fully is worth it for vulcaniser :thumbsup:

go up for the practice day too - course knowledge helps a lot up there