We're at it again! For the 5th consecutive year, Clemson Freeride will play host to yet another DH race on February 27th, 2010. For those of you who have been to our course before, you know what to expect: massive berms, doubles, huge tables, the "cheese wedge" and of course our giant wall ride. Last year's race was a huge success with well over 100 riders turning out.
With prizes for each class as well as one of the lowest entry fees around, why would you not race!?
Full details inside,
The race is open to absolutely anyone on any bike so long as it is in a safe working condition. Below we see Noah, probably the most famous racer at the trails! And yes, he hits the wall ride.
As you may have guessed we don't have a whole lot of elevation available to us here in Clemson, so we work with what we got. However, we are fortunate enough to have access to the Clemson Experimental Forest as well as the ability to build sustainable stunts and lines on this land, and for that we are grateful!
If you're skeptic about driving to South Carolina for a DH Race (I know, it sounds weird) I URGE you to check out this video by
ZfH Productions:
The race format is pretty simple. You get two timed runs. Your best time will be your overall time. Last year was our first year doing the chainless run and considering it's great popularity you can expect to see that again this year. We do have prizes for everyone that podiums and usually a few things we can throw out to the crowd.
We want to see double the riders this year but we also know the economy is in the tank. For that reason
we have kept the race fee to a minimum of $25. That costs way less than the new set of tires you got for Christmas!
Also feel free to check out the
Clemson Freeride web page for more pics, vids, and general info! Thanks for checking us out and we hope to see you at the race!
I'll leave you with a few photos for the road:
2nd question: What you saw was our dual slalom course and due time constraints and trying to keep this event in one day, we will not be racing it. You're still more than welcome to ride it if you feel the urge!
COMFORT SUITES
118 Interstate Boulevard
Anderson, SC 29621
864-622-1200
Mention Clemson Freeride group rate and you will get the room for $69. This also includes the breakfast so its a solid deal! This hotel is in Anderson and about 20 minutes from trail but the drive is very simple.
Thanks.
If you're worried about getting to Clemson, Google it. If your worried about getting to the trail head, send me a message and I'll help ya out. Also, on race day there should be some large poster-signs leading you from the University to the trail parking.
118 Interstate Boulevard
Anderson, SC 29621
864-622-1200
Mention Clemson Freeride group rate and you will get the room for $69. This also includes the breakfast so its a solid deal! This hotel is in Anderson and about 20 minutes from trail but the drive is very simple.
Edit: dang it man... beat me to it again... what the heck.
118 Interstate Boulevard
Anderson, SC 29621
864-622-1200
Mention Clemson Freeride group rate and you will get the room for $69. This also includes the breakfast so its a solid deal! This hotel is in Anderson and about 20 minutes from trail but the drive is very simple.
The course will be open to practice every day including race day until just before the race begins. Be aware that we are doing course work so you may get there one day and a section of the course might be unridable. Just skip that part and enjoy the rest!
Edit: Damn, Wilson beat me to it...
Call:
COMFORT SUITES
118 Interstate Boulevard
Anderson, SC 29621
864-622-1200
Mention Clemson Freeride group rate and you will get the room for $69. This also includes the breakfast so its a solid deal! This hotel is in Anderson and about 20 minutes from trail but the drive is very simple.
But in all reality we will probably not have a summer race. If we do it will not be near as big or have many (any) prizes because we rely on our members to help set things up. Lots of our riders leave Clemson for the summers, thus making it very difficult to organize and run an event.