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ProfessorCracker



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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 7:00 pm    Post subject: Singlespeed-a-palooza ??? Wt...? Reply with quote

79.40$$$ What the f!
It's a 25 mile race-with 5+ miles on dirt roads.
So I just couldn't help myself and signed up anyway! What a rip off!
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 8:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

agreed...major markup. At these rates-prob last go around...more than Bearscat!
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 8:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

chip timing....
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 9:48 pm    Post subject: Ssap Reply with quote

I don't know why I signed up. I've done every ssap so far I guess. Only time I'm most likely to race my fatbike? It isn't the greatest race ever esp with MILES of dirt road and double track. It also isn't like the only time to race at Stewart. We also have the 6-hour and SOS race.
300 x 75.00 = 22,500 says it all...they should pay deep, and not have an e-coli BBQ.
Next year 100$.... Because they can?
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 6:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I guess as long as it continues to fill up in hours...

I try to stay away from cost per mile and look at overall experience...like dining out. That said- I am with you.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 9:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am not in this year Sad I might do the 6 pack instead.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 10:11 am    Post subject: Ssap Reply with quote

Those nj guys put on a GREAT race (6-pack)
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 10:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm in also , for the experience and memories.
This race is unique and the people who put it on put up with a lot of aggravation.
I imagine it ain't easy.
If the DH40 was still happening i'd sign up for that also,but now it's gone !
FWIW the SM100 is $150.00 x 600 = $90,000.00
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 1:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

All I'm saying is it isn't the end all and be all of racing.
Like I said there is also at Stweart the 6hour and the SOS challenge (28miles)
FYI you can race either one of those singlespeed as well. (I'll be hitting both)
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 11:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jersey's discussion is a bit more involved...good winter reading

http://www.mtbnj.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32712
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 12:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I balked. I only race SS. Of course it's fun to race with all of the geared crowd on Singles, but there is no way I'll pay that much for that event. I went last year ready to see the hype fulfilled, and I was underwhelmed. Even then I thought it was pricey for the overall caliber of event it was.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 8:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

fyi
https://www.bikereg.com/Net/singled-out-in-central
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 9:49 am    Post subject: ssap? Reply with quote

yeah but that race doesn't come with a public school grade bbq or a defensive, abrasive, and high horse "promoter".
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 5:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

this "lady" is intrigued...shall i put my teacup and saucer mount on my bike for this one? am I right, "ladies"?
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 4:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rode Stewart today-conditions are "very good for stewart". I dare to say that it is no worse that any other place...dry for the most part.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 9:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's awesome.
Getting psyched! (I guess I've forgotten the steep race fee already)
Is this the 6th year of this event?
For the first time I have the bike (and ridden twice) built before the weekend of the race!
Ridding fat and sassy!
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 3:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I rode the course this morning (with many gears). Overall very good. For the most part it's pretty firm. There are a few huge mud holes and puddles but not too bad. The leaves will keep you honest in the corners, they are pretty greasy at times. There's a couple of steep grunts but overall pretty SS friendly.

The course:

http://www.strava.com/activities/129536271

I didn't ride the course last year so I don't know if it's the same. I give you SS'ers credit. I could never do it. Good luck tomorrow.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 7:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ahhhh yeaaaaaah!
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 13, 2014 6:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

results are up: http://allsportsevents.com/Results/mountain_bike_results/SinglespeedAPalooza2014.html

Sun beat out the rain for a great race. There were some major mud puddles, but in all, a super good course. Nice to the racers after a dark winter-solid event DH!
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 8:10 am    Post subject: Ssap Reply with quote

I take it all back.
It was wicked fun.
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