Topic: Squiggy for a beginner?

[mksandoz]

On a less disgusting note, scooter and I will be racing in the squiggy.  Any other two person teams planning on participating?

[Garry]

On a less disgusting note, scooter and I will be racing in the squiggy.  Any other two person teams planning on participating?

Humberto and I will be a team - The Zoom Boys.  Looking forward to it!!

[Gregg]

Start/finish down by the gazebo?   Are you doing the race? Team or solo?

The start finish is at the edge of the parking lot, on the gravel road. Yes I will actually be on a bike this year instead of walking with a cane. I am going to be on a two man team.   

[Gregg]

Hang it over the bar and pee, unless you're not that big and need to stop and water the bushes.   

I tired that last week and ended up pissing on my handlebars - not recommended.

Note to self:  Don't buy used handlebars from mksandoz

[Jersh]

I've decided I'm going to sit this years event out... I haven't had enough time lately to ride so I'll be volunteering my services as a photographer to cover the Mountain Bike race as well as other events.  I'm hoping to get some good action shots of you racers that will help promote the club and future races.  I'm hoping to find some SAFE locations on the race course where I can get some good shots... I'll definitely be out of the way so as not to interfere with the race but also noticeable enough so I don't spook anyone (at least not anymore than my ugly mug would normally scare someone).  So if you see me out there, make sure you don't have your man-bits hanging over the handle bars, I don't want to see that.

[RiskEverything]

Well, if you do your photography on Heartbreak you could get a lot of pictures of people walking... or wrecking. Also, no-one is likely to have their pants down on that part of trail. That is, of course, assuming they're weaing pants.

[Dave In Odessa]

I'm one of Alan's pit crew for this race and I have a couple of newb questions. 

Are we allowed to put up a canopy?  Are we allowed to fire up the grill?  Are we allowed to bring alcohol? 

Also, I wouldn't mind taking some photo's of the riders (not a business venture, just free stuff).  Do I need to register with anyone or can I just walk out there and stay out of everyone's way?

[treadlight]

I'm one of Alan's pit crew for this race and I have a couple of newb questions. 

Are we allowed to put up a canopy?  Are we allowed to fire up the grill?  Are we allowed to bring alcohol? 

Also, I wouldn't mind taking some photo's of the riders (not a business venture, just free stuff).  Do I need to register with anyone or can I just walk out there and stay out of everyone's way?

Yes, you are allowed to put a canopy but the area is small so I don't know how you will accomplished that.
The venue is in a public park so I don't think you are allowed to bring booze.
I think its a good idea to give the event organizers a heads up just for courtesy.

[Ken]

Yes you can put up a canopy a few use EZ-Ups including myself.

I would think you could bring thee grill but Gruf has the Swampclub grill out there and selling food, Great Food That Is!

As far as alcohol, I remember quite a few beers open last year, and maybe even a few at my camp last year, but to be politically correct " I have no recollection of that"! Like Harvey says post race beers are recovery drinks.

[SandPine]

The Gruff is not cooking this year as it wasn't very successful last year.  NOt many wanted to eat burgers and hot dogs I guess.  Everything else is to expensive to make a profit.  So bring your own.  As for tent, you can setup anything on the parkint lot side.  ON the course side, that is a different story.  Maybe a table tucked away behind the tree line close the course as long as is penty away from the riders going by.

The park (Morris Bridge) is closed for any other activities for that day.  Use common sense and courtesy if you venture into the course to snap pictures.  All of us riders like to hear words of encouragement as we come by.   

Beers... well I'll have a few recovery drinks myself. 

[richardo]

This will be my second race and my second 6 hour (carter road was my first ever race).

I've never done these trails but several people I'm racing with have, I guess I will be baptized by fire so to speak my first lap.

Carter Road has really helped get my technical skills up, the endurance is going to be a question though, thank goodness for 3-man teams!

[c-dalerider]

I am resurrecting an old thread instead of starting a new one b/c, I got some answers to some of my questions, but had another one (sure to have more in the future).  I am already planning on entering Squiggy next year and it will be my first ever attempt at doing anything like this ever, so I am a complete noob.

So, what is considered a entry level bike?  Is there certain criteria that my old c-dale has to meet?  Certain components etc?  I need to know ahead of time so I have plenty of time to butter up my lovely wife in case some upgrades are needed..

Thanks.

[Alan]

As far as I know, there are no criteria for the type of bike you can have out there. 

[Ken]

No bike requirements, just have it in good shape and ready to ride.

[JasonD]

If your bike can make it through all the trails between Morris Bridge (starting point of the Squiggy) and 'Hole in the Fence,' it should be fine for the race.

One wild card, however, is the weather. This past race happened after a significant rain, and muddy trails can be much harder on your bike. Because of the mud (and being a relatively new rider), I snapped my derailleur hanger after my first lap and had to continue the race on a backup 'loaner' bike.

J