Post up stories, videos, questions for Simon or myself (I'll be MC'ing this year) and if your an industry insider that wants to support it- feel free to PM me so I can direct you to the right person. If your a racer and think a certain brand should get involved- tell me- I'll get them involved. New racer? Don't know what to do for lodging? Hit me up.
You will need a USA Cycling license and permit. Health Insurance if your have to work Monday. Do not race without it.
I know Simons got some instructional camps scheduled and you can find them on the Fluidride website here. Also, you all have to scope out Virtual Descent, its bad ass.
Here's the schedule:
2009 Race Schedule *this schedule is subject to change due to weather and other considerations.
Race# Location Date FR Cup 1 Port Angeles, WA. April 3rd - 5th FR Cup 2 Port Angeles, WA. May 1st - 3rd FR Cup 3 Silver Mt, Kellogg, Idaho June 12th - 14th FR Cup 4 Mt Hood, OR. June 26th - 28th FR Cup 5 Mt Hood, OR. July 10th - 12th FR Cup 6 Port Angeles, WA. August 21st - 23rd FR Cup 7 Mt Hood, OR. September 25th - 27th
Added BC Cup Schedule (Feb 12th, 2009) Downhill Only Schedule
BC Cup = #1 May 24 Shore = Festival North = Vancouver
You can. Plan now. Get good grades. Watch Clay Porters "F1RST" over and over and over...........get yourself a DMC Moto Timer, practice your starts, get yourself a copy of BOM's "Ride Like A Pro" from Fluidride and most importantly- have fun or don't show up. Racing is something we all want to do well, but not every race goes as planned, if you can still enjoy yourself on a bad race, then a good race is even more enjoyable.
You can. Plan now. Get good grades. Watch Clay Porters "F1RST" over and over and over...........get yourself a DMC Moto Timer, practice your starts, get yourself a copy of BOM's "Ride Like A Pro" from Fluidride and most importantly- have fun or don't show up. Racing is something we all want to do well, but not every race goes as planned, if you can still enjoy yourself on a bad race, then a good race is even more enjoyable.
I think so- last year Ewan Farfad and Darryl Bartlett raced with theirs..........if all fails and this info is incorrect- you can purchase a one day license on site. So your covered to come down and enjoy a well organized and operated event.
Yeah I knew they were down last year, just checking to see if the options were there for this year too.
On a side note, CyclingBC is going to allow nonUCI license holders from the States to in our BC races, so come on up to ours too. See you at the first FRCup in April.
Yeah I knew they were down last year, just checking to see if the options were there for this year too.
On a side note, CyclingBC is going to allow nonUCI license holders from the States to in our BC races, so come on up to ours too. See you at the first FRCup in April.
That's beautiful news. And are passports required at the border still? Or has that been delayed?
Hopefully i can make it out this year i meant to make it to all mt hood events last year bought a membership and everything but couldnt make it in the end
does everybody need the membership and the licsence.
A USA Cycling Membership is free, the $60 buck permit to race will track your results, earns your bid for National Champs invites, locate other races, plus many more benefits and supports the USA Cycling Team. Without a permit you cannot race any category. They sell one day permits for a $5 fee- if that helps you decide on your season or one race to 'experience' it. USA Cycling took over for NORBA several years ago.
This is the first year USA Cycling will use the new category system though for race classes- which is confusing some of my friends. Hope this helps.
As follows-
Pro's, Cat 1 (formerly know as Experts) Cat 2 (formerly known as Sport) and Cat 3 (Beginners)............no more Semi-Pro's? Why? Because USA Cycling felt they wanted to 'stiffen' the competition in Expert and Pro Classes. So, some guys who raced Semi-Pro for years will now be in Pro's (if they are hungry enough) but some are saying to me- "I'm going back to Expert' which makes things exciting for them. RIP Semi-Pro Class, it was sweet while it lasted. I guess the "Veteran Pro' Class will never happen now.....bummer.
More Info for the first race- Many details answered.
Here is the information for the Dry Hill Fluidride Cups this year. There may be some changes for the May race due to its MAGNITUDE!!! but we will let you know.
Schedule: Friday practice 1pm-6pm Saturday practice 9am-4:30pm dual slalom qualifying 2pm dual slalom racing 4pm Sunday practice 8am-9:30 racing starts around 10am
Entry Fees: Friday Practice, Saturday Practice and Sunday Practice and Racing - $65 Saturday Practice, Sunday Practice and Racing - $55 Lodging options: Sunday only Practice and Racing - $45 Dual Slalom Racing - $20 ***Please Note: Don't count on any more than one practice run on Sunday***
Directions: Follow Highway 101 to Port Angeles. At Lincoln St. go Left. Follow up past Albertsons and continue approximately 3 miles to Walkabout Way and go Left(small dirt road across from Dry Creek Road). On Walkabout, take your first right thru a big yellow gate, and continue up to the parking area. PLEASE NOTE: AS WITH MT HOOD, THERE WILL BE NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PERMITTED AT ANY EVENTS AT DRY HILL. PLEASE RESPECT THIS TO HELP PRESERVE THIS GREAT RIDING ZONE
Hotels: Red Lion Hotel - Port Angeles 221 N. Lincoln Port Angeles, WA 98362 Toll Free: 1-800-RED-LION Phone: 360-452-9215 Fax: 360-452-4734 Email: portangelessales@redlion.com Web Site: www.redlion.com/portangeles Fluidride Cup #1-April 3,4,5 Premium Water View $105.00 and Standard Non View $85.00 Fluidride Cup #2 -May 1,2,&3 Premium Water View $105.00 and Standard Non View $85.00 Fluidride Cup #5-August 21-23 Premium Water View $179.00 and Standard Non View $129.00 ***be sure to mention Olympic Dirt Society when reserving your room *** Contact #: 360-452-9215
Fairmount Motel Port Angeles, WA 98363 Phone: (360) 452-1627 Fax: (360) 452-8594 Email: mskang2341@msn.com Convenient and inexpensive option.
Downtown Hotel 101 1/2 East Front St Port Angeles, WA 98362 Toll Free: 1-866-688-8600 Phone: 360-565-1125 Email: accommodations@portangelesdowntownhotel.com Web Site: www.portangelesdowntownhotel.com Nice and inexpensive
Camping Elwha Dam RV Park 47 Lower Dam Road Port Angeles, WA 98363 Toll Free: 1-877-435-9421 Phone: 360-452-7054 Email: paradise@elwhadamrvpark.com Web Site: www.elwhadamrvpark.com Very close and big supporters of our sport.
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