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DIRT SANDWICH....

had a blast today... loved the course...

Its the first time I have been able to make it to the Big Springs race, thanks to Perry and everyone involved it was a blast. Temperatures were perfect, course was a bit dry and dusty but thats racing!!

It was good to see Tclimber, Jay S., and many others, the senior class was stacked with 19 riders which is the fullest I think I've ever seen it.

I saw several riders with go pros on, and I'm looking forward to seeing some video on youtube..

CZ I was hoping you would have been there today to see how you like that new 300 in the woods

It was great seeing everyone today. I really enjoyed riding today. This was the first time on the new bike and it was awesome. I felt like I was in total control all the time, even on those rocky fast sections. I got a last place start (didn't do a practice lap so I didn't want to start in front). Followed riders in my class the whole first lap and finally moved up to 12th out of 19. Then I caught my Hero GoPro camera that was on top of my helmet on a low branch and the branch wouldn't give way and neither would the adhesive mount! I was literally pulled off the bike. Funny thing was that I did it again the same time on the next lap, but stayed on the bike. I really enjoyed the course because I like fast easy flowing courses with berms and loam (in places). The obstacle course with the logs and tires was fun and not too hard. I did three 30 minute laps very consistent, only 18 seconds difference between the slowest and fastest. I feel like I am going to be able to make a come back, but just taking it easy at first. I will try to post some video soon.

Videos:
AA Class Start (scary) https://www.facebook.com/video/embed?vi ... 2583462395

Passing a rider and small creeks https://www.facebook.com/video/embed?vi ... 4736795513

Catching helmet cam on tree branch (scary again LOL) https://www.facebook.com/video/embed?vi ... 6433462010

be sure to click on the HD button to turn the higher quality.

Jay this is how OldmanDave59 of the WFO Trailriders mounts his go pro under the visor. Looks quite a bit safer than having one sticking out on top of the helmet, unless of course you somehow lose a visor in the process

Good videos btw, thanks for posting


http://wfotrailriders.com/showthread.ph ... t=mounting

Race started off well, I got the holeshot but got passed by the #1 guy going into the woods, now #2 going in. Myself, the #1 guy and two 700 clubbers freight-trained the entire 1st lap and I went through scoring #4, 2nd lap was a little faster, thru scoring again at #4, lap #3 I crashed once and was a little slower, now #6 thru scoring, and that's when the REAL Crashfest began. I was trying to push too hard to pick up a spot or two and crashed 3x in quick succession on lap 4 and rang my bell a little. I pulled off the track and cooled down, then went back out because I wanted to finish the race but soon realized I better put this thing on the trailer and did. Sorry to the guys I crashed in front of as I know I held you up a bit. If I looked delusional, I probably was. I'm out of shape to carry a race pace for 2 hours but had a good time anyway. Thanks to PK and all who setup the track, it was a good one.

bugler wrote:It was great seeing everyone today. I really enjoyed riding today. This was the first time on the new bike and it was awesome. I felt like I was in total control all the time, even on those rocky fast sections. I got a last place start (didn't do a practice lap so I didn't want to start in front). Followed riders in my class the whole first lap and finally moved up to 12th out of 19. Then I caught my Hero GoPro camera that was on top of my helmet on a low branch and the branch wouldn't give way and neither would the adhesive mount! I was literally pulled off the bike. Funny thing was that I did it again the same time on the next lap, but stayed on the bike. I really enjoyed the course because I like fast easy flowing courses with berms and loam (in places). The obstacle course with the logs and tires was fun and not too hard. I did three 30 minute laps very consistent, only 18 seconds difference between the slowest and fastest. I feel like I am going to be able to make a come back, but just taking it easy at first. I will try to post some video soon.

I also had branch gopro issues. I didnt get pulled off my bike but it tried to pull my helmet off. I need to come up with a safer mount. Thanks for the videos

If anyone would be interested in having my entire go pro footage, I'll make you a DVD and send it to you. I'd even send a blu-ray so you get hidef! Just pay my costs, like $3 for DVD and $5 for bluray. It's not the entire race but about 90 minutes. I do take paypal. email me at jstevenson411 @ att(dot)net.

I have rode Big Springs 2 times and this time was by far the best. The KTM XC-F350 was perfect and much easier to handle than that KLR650 I tried to bulldoze around the course last time! Thanks again to Perry and the crew for another home run of a course. WOOOOP!

I liked the course too... It was fun and flowing without too many surprises for a beginner like me. Much easier course on the Yamaha ttr250 than the KTM 450 I rode last year... and that made it a lot more fun! Unfortunately I wadded it up on the tt course on practice day and twisted my ankle so I couldn't ride the rest of the weekend...