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Offline J. Ryan

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Looking into racing...
« on: October 23, 2008, 02:27:07 PM »
I've been thinking about trying to find a team or group to ride and race with. I've never raced before but I think I would really enjoy it. I'm not the kind of guy to go and sign up for a race on my own. Does anyone know of a team or group that might accept an intermediate rider? I'm mostly interested in endurance events but I would be up for anything that involves me and my Paragon. Any advice that might help me get started would be greatly appreciated.

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Re: Looking into racing...
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2008, 02:28:03 PM »
I've been thinking about trying to find a team or group to ride and race with. I've never raced before but I think I would really enjoy it. I'm not the kind of guy to go and sign up for a race on my own. Does anyone know of a team or group that might accept an intermediate rider? I'm mostly interested in endurance events but I would be up for anything that involves me and my Paragon. Any advice that might help me get started would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

step 1 - get some fancy bibs

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Re: Looking into racing...
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2008, 02:37:12 PM »
Step 2 - Don't wear anything over the bibs.

Bonus points given if you have an extremely hairy back.


In all seriousness,  just sign-up for beginner/novice (which ever length of race you feel comfortable riding) and give it a try.  The endurance events are pretty fun to try as they tend to be less serious that the Florida State Championship series so try to hook up with some guys looking for a teammate.
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Re: Looking into racing...
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2008, 02:40:45 PM »
You don't need no stinkin bibs!! ;D  Racing, especially endurance racing, can be a lot of fun.  I did my first race with a team.  That was a blast!!
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Re: Looking into racing...
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2008, 02:52:04 PM »
For the bibs, I was thinking of a turquoise pair with a lyger print. What do you think? Fancy enough? Unfortunately I won't get the bonus points for the hairy back though.

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Re: Looking into racing...
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2008, 03:31:57 PM »
Tred - I'm in the same boat, never raced before, but would like to see how it goes...  I suppose I'm an intermediate lvl rider...

No bibs though... :-\
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Re: Looking into racing...
« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2008, 03:58:03 PM »
The Alafia race this weekend is a good place to start. Just sign up for novice class. 8)

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Re: Looking into racing...
« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2008, 09:03:36 PM »
Agreed pre-ride sat and do novice on sun it`s only one lap 

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Re: Looking into racing...
« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2008, 10:34:06 PM »
That's where I will be this year.  I would probably do Beginner but after being off the bike for half the year and my hard head determined to ride my 29SS this year. Novice seems to be the best choice.  See you at the starting line!!
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Re: Looking into racing...
« Reply #9 on: October 24, 2008, 09:13:58 AM »
benji novice, come on man.. :-\  dude.

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Re: Looking into racing...
« Reply #10 on: October 24, 2008, 09:32:21 AM »
benji novice, come on man.. :-\  dude.

that would be like paul racing beginer clyde

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Re: Looking into racing...
« Reply #11 on: October 24, 2008, 09:34:50 AM »
I've been thinking about trying to find a team or group to ride and race with. I've never raced before but I think I would really enjoy it. I'm not the kind of guy to go and sign up for a race on my own. Does anyone know of a team or group that might accept an intermediate rider? I'm mostly interested in endurance events but I would be up for anything that involves me and my Paragon. Any advice that might help me get started would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

I did my first race earlier this year at the Squiggy 6 hours and it was great.  If I were you I would find a rider or two with abilities similar to yours and team up to tackle the Squiggy in March.  Its a great race with lots of friendly people and the course is pretty easy and familiar to most of us SWAMPers.

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Re: Looking into racing...
« Reply #12 on: October 24, 2008, 09:54:17 AM »
I have it on good authority, The Squirrels will be going WILD :o Gotta defend the title baby :)

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Re: Looking into racing...
« Reply #13 on: October 24, 2008, 10:45:29 AM »
I've been thinking about trying to find a team or group to ride and race with. I've never raced before but I think I would really enjoy it. I'm not the kind of guy to go and sign up for a race on my own. Does anyone know of a team or group that might accept an intermediate rider? I'm mostly interested in endurance events but I would be up for anything that involves me and my Paragon. Any advice that might help me get started would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

step 1 - get some fancy bibs

Step 2 - Don't wear anything over the bibs.

Step 3 - Spend entirely too much time on the forum strategizing and talking smack. ;)

Step 4 - Ride your bike......ALOT!

Step 5 - Pick a race, post to see who is interested in joining you.

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Re: Looking into racing...
« Reply #14 on: October 24, 2008, 12:01:06 PM »
I have it on good authority, The Squirrels will be going WILD :o Gotta defend the title baby :)
Scott, i get the feeling you may be needing a new SQUIRREL.... i bet Mike may decide to kick some ass on the solo event.  hope he does so that treadlight can finally getz get some revenge... not sure we will see him before then...  lol

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Re: Looking into racing...
« Reply #15 on: October 24, 2008, 12:23:08 PM »
Sorry to disapoint but I have Mikey under contract for Squiggy :)

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Re: Looking into racing...
« Reply #16 on: October 24, 2008, 12:41:35 PM »
Sorry to disapoint but I have Mikey under contract for Squiggy :)
why don't you ride solo.....sandbagger :D

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Re: Looking into racing...
« Reply #17 on: October 24, 2008, 01:32:41 PM »
I was thinking about it, but me and my fellow Squirrel deceided it would not be fair to our adoring fans to deprive them of the pleasure of watching the SQUIRRELS GONE WILD dynasty twopeat ;D

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Re: Looking into racing...
« Reply #18 on: October 24, 2008, 01:34:48 PM »
sounds like 813 will come out to represent at squiggy.. :-*

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Re: Looking into racing...
« Reply #19 on: October 24, 2008, 02:03:45 PM »
benji novice, come on man.. :-\  dude.

I know but the first thing I noticed when I got back was I had completely lost my legs.  I rode with greg out at flat woods and despite the horrendous wether, I felt like crap after only 15 miles.  Plus I am still getting used to this SS thing.  If I am here next year I may do the SS class.  besides I'm not looking to win just crack the skulls of the sandbaggers that won novice last year.  NO ONE riding novice should ever show up in a team van......:)
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Re: Looking into racing...
« Reply #20 on: October 24, 2008, 02:33:24 PM »
novice team van. That is sweet!

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Re: Looking into racing...
« Reply #21 on: October 24, 2008, 02:38:20 PM »
Sorry to disapoint but I have Mikey under contract for Squiggy :)
why don't you ride solo.....sandbagger :D

Scott and I are looking to move to the Advanced Team class :)

I love racing solo, but surely I don't always need to do the same thing.  There are plenty of other enduro's I will run solo next year :)

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Re: Looking into racing...
« Reply #22 on: October 24, 2008, 09:25:10 PM »
For those racing this weekend I will have a few cold home brews for post ride recovery. Make sure you look for me after the race.
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Re: Looking into racing...
« Reply #23 on: October 25, 2008, 08:11:48 AM »
sweet!

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Re: Looking into racing...
« Reply #24 on: October 25, 2008, 12:31:39 PM »
This morning's pre ride was slick.  They added a few more options to the course from last year.  It's a shorter course over all but more difficult.  I hope it will dry out a bit because some of those trails were very slick.  Anyway see Y'all out there tomorrow!!
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Re: Looking into racing...
« Reply #25 on: October 25, 2008, 03:53:35 PM »
We were looking for you to get a taste of that beer!   Those trails were very slick especially the long open drop on moonscape. (Martha's vineyard). Slid the whole way down! :o

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Re: Looking into racing...
« Reply #26 on: October 25, 2008, 04:02:19 PM »
I will have them tomorrow, I didn't have a lot of time today.  I have to work tonight, until midnight. I will probably be a zombie at the race, but nothing a few good crashes won't fix!!

As for the race couse I didn't get to ride the 3rd ear today.  As I came over the top and around the corner there were a couple of guys sitter there talking.  To make a long story short, I started over the edge and slid further left then down the hill, couldn't make it up the other side walking or riding, so I walked out of that one. I really hope it dries out a bit before tomorrow morning.  What time is registration and race start??
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Re: Looking into racing...
« Reply #27 on: October 25, 2008, 04:45:47 PM »
It should be perfect by then.

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Re: Looking into racing...
« Reply #28 on: October 26, 2008, 09:54:35 PM »
The race course was as perfect as I have ever seen it. Very fun course! Thanks for the tasty beer Dan! Congrats to those who showed to represent! 8)