DH snow race...

[Buck]

Hey guys,
Just got a phone call that Coffee Mill ski Area in Wabasha, MN will be having there annual DH bike race on March 6th! I did it a couple years ago it was a blast and I know there will be a crew from the cities there this year!!! After the race usually you are given free reign on the ski hills, we took over the park and were sendin' HUGE!!! I'll be there will you???

L8R
Buck

[KleinCrazy]

Buck,

Can you give me an idea of what to expect on the downhill? I might be interested in showing up since it is only about 40 min from home.

Problem is, I will probably be on the Hard Tail single speed with studs. Though the XC FS Rig might be up and running.

If Nothing else it will be fun to let gravity do the work for awhile.

L8er
James

[minnesota_freerider]

I'm definately in for the race. Sounds like fun racing on snow.

[Buck]

hey guys,

Dust, you better show if nothing else I know you will meet a bunch of new riders from the cities. I know of a two crews that are headin' down to as of right now.

James,
Last time I did it, it was first to the bottom, anything goes, no obstacles. Unless that has changed you should be fine on any bike!!!

I'm going to be there, I may not be able to ride yet, but I'll get the skis on and shoot some footy!

L8R
Buck

[thebionicman]

I did this race quite a few years ago on a hard tail with no studs and came in second. But that had to be 5 years ago. It was a lot of fun going down Oh Shoot! on the bike.

[Buck]

I did this race quite a few years ago on a hard tail with no studs and came in second. But that had to be 5 years ago. It was a lot of fun going down Oh Shoot! on the bike.

Hahahaha, heck the best part of the deal is that you get free reign of the ski area, we were bombin up into the hills then dropin' in on to the runs, and skyin' the ski jumps, oooo, so much fun to be had...the more the better!!!! Hope to see a lot of you there!!!
L8R
Buck

[manual63]

Will there be any snow by then? Maybe it will be a mud downhill.....which would still be a lot of fun.....:)

[redheat86]

what is the required protection equipment? fullface or will a normal bike helmet work?

and how far is this place from the cities?

[Buck]

what is the required protection equipment? fullface or will a normal bike helmet work?

and how far is this place from the cities?

All you need is a helmet...I'd recommend sunglasses or goggles as well...

Don't know the exact distance, try using mapquest, from your place to wabasha MN. There will be some free stuff given away...
L8R
Buck

[Stupordave]

Sounds like fun? Normal DH tires work or is this the chance to make some custom spiked DH treads?

If my work schedule cooperates, I'll probably head out of the Twin Cities early Sat morning for practice, back Sat night after practice, and back on Sunday for the race. Looks like maybe a couple hour drive tops. I can hold a few bikes and gear if anyone needs a ride. Email me at stupordave@comcast.com

[Buck]

Sorry, They only allow bikes the day of. So get there early when they open on Sunday, then you get the whole day to ride...Believe me they won't let you on the day before, I run 2.5s and there were people there on 2.1s that did fine. They groom the runs so havin' studs won't give you any advantage, it's all packed powder! ooh yeah, it's a blast!!!!
L8R
Buck

[Stupordave]

Thanks for the info... Day of still works for me.

[shourtt]

I am planning on going.

Where can I find more information like:

Time of the festivities?

Entrance fee?
Spectator fee?

[Buck]

Well, coffee mill had no info up, but the festivities for the day start at opening(10am), spectators pay no fee. the entry fee is like the price of lift ticket...I think that is all that is cost last year 0r maybe a little more. ... should be a blast a couple shops usually donate awards and other give away stuff. I'm bringing some shat to give to the winner and I know one other shop is bringing stuff for sure too...But the race mainly depends snow conditions as to when the race will be during the day. But last year we rode the whole day anyway...date is still March 6th

L8R
Buck

[redheat86]

I may have room for one other person so if anyone needs a possible ride give me a shout and ill let yah know.

cheers
b.

[mountaincyclerulz]

Sounds sick! Count me in. be rollin on the red monster. how far of a drive is it from the cities? Will there be any red bull there?

[Buck]

Sounds sick! Count me in. be rollin on the red monster. how far of a drive is it from the cities?
Hey guys,
Glad you guys are all interested this is great!!! It is probably like 1.5 hrs??? check mapquest to coffee mill ski area or wabasha.

L8R
Buck

[berrywise]

Driving Directions (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=St.%20Paul%2C%20Mn%20to%20Wabasha%2C%20Mn)

[Buck]

Driving Directions (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=St.%20Paul%2C%20Mn%20to%20Wabasha%2C%20Mn)

Thanks Scott!!! Shouldn't be that hard people to get to!!! The more people we can get this year the better, maybe next year they will build a true course out of snow...
L8R
Buck

[Beau]

:banana: I can finally post here. :banana: For some reason I couldn't log in with my other user name and it wouldn't send me an email for a new password:crazy:

Buck, I'll be at the race for sure. I hope the weather changes though. Even if it is warm, there should still be SOME snow left:geek: . If it is down to the ground, do you think they will even let it fly? You know how they are about errosion and all.

Anyway, my bike is stripped down right now. Gonna paint it some really ugly color. I also bought a new hardtail for DS races and XC. Can't wait for the new season!

PC OUT
Beau

[Buck]

:banana: I can finally post here. :banana: For some reason I couldn't log in with my other user name and it wouldn't send me an email for a new password:crazy:

Buck, I'll be at the race for sure. I hope the weather changes though. Even if it is warm, there should still be SOME snow left:geek: . If it is down to the ground, do you think they will even let it fly? You know how they are about errosion and all.

Anyway, my bike is stripped down right now. Gonna paint it some really ugly color. I also bought a new hardtail for DS races and XC. Can't wait for the new season!

PC OUT
Beau

Yeah man, there will be snow still...I think if it is to warm they'll wait till late afternoon and do it then when the snow hardens up. Azonic is all stripped down eh??? How's the Haro workin', I put a few of those together back in the day. They are tough!!! Yeah man, hopefully I'll be able to ride/race...F'in hand... otherwise I'll be behind the lens my friend :cool: Cya the 6th!!! w00t!!! :banana:
L8R
Buck

[Buck]

UPDATE:

Ok guys.
Here is the deal dates are all the same...

BUT I have some Shout outs to make:
There will be more swag to give a-way
Adventure Cycle and Ski usually ponies up stuff as they started the whole thing at Coffee Mill so mega props to them
Brad Resch from Pioneer Cycle is bringing some stuff to give away, thanks for steppin' it up Brad!!!
Andi Dickson, Derrick Taylor, and Phil Mero for the case of Red Bull to the winner! Hey man what can I say, these guys have helped me a ton, so a big old shout out to them as well!!!

see ya all there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

L8R
Buck

[redheat86]

any idea on the price? I havent checked this in a wile and i thought it may be the price of a lift ticket but wasnt sure?


and just to clarify, it will be alrgiht if i wear my bucket helmet?


thanks

[Buck]

any idea on the price? I havent checked this in a wile and i thought it may be the price of a lift ticket but wasnt sure?


and just to clarify, it will be alrgiht if i wear my bucket helmet?


thanks

All that is required is that you have a helmet. I would guess the price is a lift ticket($27) there maybe a small entrance fee but nothing I have heard says this is true.
L8R
Buck

[fasterfoster]

any idea on the price? I havent checked this in a wile and i thought it may be the price of a lift ticket but wasnt sure?

and just to clarify, it will be alrgiht if i wear my bucket helmet?

thanks http://www.coffeemillski.com/event_calendar.cfm

[Buck]

http://www.coffeemillski.com/event_calendar.cfm

THanks,that must have been put up today cuz I've been checkin' every day!

L8R
Buck

[Beau]

Yo Buck, any idea on what the course will be like? Is it just a bomb down the hill race, or will there be bumps, jumps n berms?My bike is in a million pieces right now, and I think I may put a different gear on.


Thanks, Beau

[Buck]

Yo Buck, any idea on what the course will be like? Is it just a bomb down the hill race, or will there be bumps, jumps n berms?My bike is in a million pieces right now, and I think I may put a different gear on.


Thanks, Beau

Hey Beau,
In past year it has always been run kinda like 4X style, 1st one down wins. then brackets and such...so no berms n jumps, but contact is kinda allowed. Sounds like there will be a good turnout this year!

L8R
Buck

[Beau]

So is there like gates to run through, or just bomb straight down?

[Buck]

So is there like gates to run through, or just bomb straight down?

Kinda just bomb straight down thing...it is supposed to be more fun then a hardcore race. but the run kinda meanders its way down hill, you will want to be able to pedal for one section. and the best part isn't the race but the fact we can ride anywhere on the hill all day long, nothing is off limits to us...
L8R
Buck

PS maybe if enough people show up this year we can get them to make it better next year, that is what I am hoping anyway.

[Beau]

Well, I'm in, my little brother (who just bought his first MTB) and maybe a few friends from the Cities will be there! I'm stoked! I will also be debuting my new paint job (rattle...rattle...rattle):banana:

[Buck]

Well, I'm in, my little brother (who just bought his first MTB) and maybe a few friends from the Cities will be there! I'm stoked! I will also be debuting my new paint job (rattle...rattle...rattle):banana:
Rock on Beau!!! I'll be there rockin' the camera gear get stills and some vid...I might get out for some spinnin' but I have to be reall careful. Killer about the bro man, he'll have a blast...yeah I know of two seperate crews that will be comin' from the cities, 1 from Pioneer Cycle, one from QBP or something, then a Cuz J from Duluth was thinkin' about comin down, and any of the fools on this website, should be a blast!!!!!!

I think the word about got out much better this year then any other so it should be rockin'!!!!!!!!!!!!!
L8R
Buck

[KleinCrazy]

Rock on Beau!!! I'll be there rockin' the camera gear get stills and some vid...I might get out for some spinnin' but I have to be reall careful. Killer about the bro man, he'll have a blast...yeah I know of two seperate crews that will be comin' from the cities, 1 from Pioneer Cycle, one from QBP or something, then a Cuz J from Duluth was thinkin' about comin down, and any of the fools on this website, should be a blast!!!!!!

I think the word about got out much better this year then any other so it should be rockin'!!!!!!!!!!!!!
L8R
Buck

Grrrrr..

I have the Homebrew club chilli cookoff sat night. I'll have to get all me gear and camera equipment for the helmetcam set up Saturday so I will be ready to leave first thing in the morning.

See everyone there.

James

[Beau]

Rock on Beau!!! I'll be there rockin' the camera gear get stills and some vid...I might get out for some spinnin' but I have to be reall careful. Killer about the bro man, he'll have a blast...yeah I know of two seperate crews that will be comin' from the cities, 1 from Pioneer Cycle, one from QBP or something, then a Cuz J from Duluth was thinkin' about comin down, and any of the fools on this website, should be a blast!!!!!!

I think the word about got out much better this year then any other so it should be rockin'!!!!!!!!!!!!!
L8R
Buck

I never even heard about it last year:mad:

[Buck]

Grrrrr..

I have the Homebrew club chilli cookoff sat night. I'll have to get all me gear and camera equipment for the helmetcam set up Saturday so I will be ready to leave first thing in the morning.

See everyone there.

James

James,
Any way we can make some kinda swap??? I'd love to strap that cam on a one of the riders through the terrain park unless you'll do it, and maybe some creative frame shots???

L8R
Buck

[Buck]

I never even heard about it last year:mad:

Yeah it's been going on for a few years but they don't really advertise it all, a guy from QBP reminded me about it and I started spreadin' the word, should be a blast!!!!!!!!!!! Plus some good ****e will be given away!

L8R
Buck

[KleinCrazy]

James,
Any way we can make some kinda swap??? I'd love to strap that cam on a one of the riders through the terrain park unless you'll do it, and maybe some creative frame shots???

L8R
Buck

Buck,

I hope to have 2 bullets with me. the MORC one and A New Hi Res one I am buying for myself this week.

If you can provide the cam to record too, I will provide the bullet system.

If you don't have a cam to use, We can work something out to use mine.

L8er
James

[Beau]

MMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmm....terrain park:laugh:

[sportel]

This sounds like a good time! I might show if I dodn't get bomarded with homework this week. Any sugestions on tires? I have Michelen 24.1 softs in size 2.5, 2.5 Weirwolves, or Nokian studded 2.1s. I ate it hard last weekend with the Michelens so I think maybe the Nokians.
:banana:

[Buck]

Buck,

I hope to have 2 bullets with me. the MORC one and A New Hi Res one I am buying for myself this week.

If you can provide the cam to record too, I will provide the bullet system.

If you don't have a cam to use, We can work something out to use mine.

L8er
James

That would be awesome!
I can use my cam for a run or two that would be awesome!!!!!!!!

Thank you much sir!!!
L8R
Buck

[Buck]

This sounds like a good time! I might show if I dodn't get bomarded with homework this week. Any sugestions on tires? I have Michelen 24.1 softs in size 2.5, 2.5 Weirwolves, or Nokian studded 2.1s. I ate it hard last weekend with the Michelens so I think maybe the Nokians.
:banana:

Wrong on the studs I think, it is a ski hill, packed pow, and it is supposed to be around 34 degrees, I'd go with the 2.5 weirwolves and run like 10psi, but come early and try different set ups out, I'll bring my bike stand and tools along, anyone have any mechanicals, and we'll get ya runnin ASAP!

ooo, I just looked at Coffee Mill's website, they are have skier and borderX so maybe we will have a course to ride on...woooohhoooooo :banana:
L8R
Buck

PS: bring your own tire levers though, I just broke all of mine over winter break...hard to change tires with one hand...:eyeroll:

[sportel]

I just got off the phone with someone at Coffe Mill. He said the race will not be on the same course as the boarder-x. I guess the run is "Chippewa". I asked about riding the rest of the hill and he said "maybe", so if you have a board or skis it might be good to bring them. :geek:

[Buck]

I just got off the phone with someone at Coffe Mill. He said the race will not be on the same course as the boarder-x. I guess the run is "Chippewa". I asked about riding the rest of the hill and he said "maybe", so if you have a board or skis it might be good to bring them. :geek:
What??? Well, last time I talked to him, we had it every where, and then we got to race, yeah chippewa is where it usually is, nice long run...and the times I have done the race we got to ride where ever we wanted...hmmm, I don't know, when we were there we just rode where ever, always remembering everyone else got right of way...I guess we'll see eh???

L8R
Buck

[sportel]

So is this course beginner friendly? I'm getting the impression it is. I've never raced dh so that would be great. Would it be a good idea to run clipless pedals? I have'nt run them since last spring; I'm more comfortable on flats, but clipless definately provide more pedaling power. BTW one reason I think studded tires might be good is that jump faces usually are not groomed and may be slick.
:)

[Buck]

So is this course beginner friendly? I'm getting the impression it is. I've never raced dh so that would be great. Would it be a good idea to run clipless pedals? I have'nt run them since last spring; I'm more comfortable on flats, but clipless definately provide more pedaling power. BTW one reason I think studded tires might be good is that jump faces usually are not groomed and may be slick.
:)

lol, yeah I would run flats but I LOVE my flats, so it is up to you, yeah the course is beginner friendly, we pretty much just race down the run, no jumps or anything...I sure hope we get access to everything else, we always had before, heck I even have a picture hangin' at home from two years ago when one of my buddies was skyin' the big air jump. :cool: Maybe we can sneak some riders on to the Boarder X course for a quick vid/photo op!!! Anyway still be fun to get out on the bike in the middle of winter!
L8R
Buck

[Beau]

Clipless rule the Earth!!!!! I run the for everything, even skinnies, but I'm weird.

I'm going to bring a set of studded tires as well. Just in case.

[shourtt]

I am new to the group and I do not know most of the MORC crew.

How do other people plan to hook up?
Will there be a MORC flag flying somewhere?

[sportel]

I think you just need to buy a lift ticket, but I'd ask inside. Or just watch for guys with bikes. :banana:

[Buck]

I am new to the group and I do not know most of the MORC crew.

How do other people plan to hook up?
Will there be a MORC flag flying somewhere?
Adam,
Awesome man, just show up, I'll be there by 9:30 to meet and greet riders as they come. I'll be wearin' a Red Bull 5X hat. The majority of the people will be FR/DHers I am guessin'. I hope a bunch of people from here come as well, but I have told a ton of people so who knows!!! SO no flags just look for bikes!!!!!!!!!!!

Look forward to meeting you! :cool:
L8R
Buck

[JSkater127]

how late will be able to ride? :etard: :etard: :etard:
james.

[Buck]

how late will be able to ride? :etard: :etard: :etard:
james.

Don't know, depends if they really will let us have free reign like in previous years. I think once we get there, get the lift pass and just go where we want they won't really care as long as we don't hit any one! :shocked: ;) :)
L8R
Buck

[Beau]

MTBS ARE FUN

[minnesota_freerider]

Just wonderin if anyone else is going to bring skis/snowboards along. I'm thinkin about bringin mine if i get bored with riding my bike down the hill.

[Stupordave]

Anyone want to carpool to the race on Sunday? I may bring my board just in case...

[Buck]

Hey guys,
I'll be there with my bike and my skis...Doc says no riding, I say screw him, I NEED to ride...:D ...but I have to be careful so no racing, but maybe some other stuff...and I'll definitely hang around to ski if people want too...I'm home till Monday. Again I'll be there by 9:30-9:45 to help people out if they need it!

L8R
Buck

[KleinCrazy]

Hey guys,
I'll be there with my bike and my skis...Doc says no riding, I say screw him, I NEED to ride...:D ...but I have to be careful so no racing, but maybe some other stuff...and I'll definitely hang around to ski if people want too...I'm home till Monday. Again I'll be there by 9:30-9:45 to help people out if they need it!

L8R
Buck

Adam,

I have Mike building me a custom Helmetcam so I will only have the MORC one for the event. The Mic has been replaced and all is ready to go.

I'll stop by and pick up a couple tapes since I all mine are full. I'll try and be there by about 10:30 or 11:00. Depends on Sat Night.

I have designed a good padded case for the camera so it should be safe from any crashes( I hope )

See you sunday.

James

[Buck]

Adam,

I have Mike building me a custom Helmetcam so I will only have the MORC one for the event. The Mic has been replaced and all is ready to go.

I'll stop by and pick up a couple tapes since I all mine are full. I'll try and be there by about 10:30 or 11:00. Depends on Sat Night.

I have designed a good padded case for the camera so it should be safe from any crashes( I hope )

See you sunday.

James

James,
That's cool man, If we can work out some way I can get some of the footage that be cool, maybe on my way back to school I can drop of the tapes some where for you? I can just capture what I want to one of my three hard drives...:cool: ...If not that is cool man, it's all your equipment(although I'd be fine using my cam as well!!!)

Thanks
L8R
Buck

[minnesota_freerider]

Anyone want to carpool to the race on Sunday? I may bring my board just in case...

I'm not quite sure where Andover is, but I have one other person riding with me and have room for one more, or if you have room for two. I'm in Northfield, let me know if this might work.

[Beau]

What times it at again?:crazy:

[Stupordave]

I'm not quite sure where Andover is, but I have one other person riding with me and have room for one more, or if you have room for two. I'm in Northfield, let me know if this might work.



I have room for 2 more...but I think I'm a little out of the way for most. Andover is NW of MNPLS by Anoka/Blaine. I'll just have to catch up with everyone there.

[Buck]

What times it at again?:crazy:

Race starts at 2 PM...see you all there, hope to have a great turn out, weather will be spectacular!
L8R
Buck

[Buck]

Hey Guys,
Glad to report that the DH race was an unbelievable SUCCESS, 38 riders total. We all had a blast, or I did anyway!!! The Organizers was surprised at the turnout to say the least! He was only expecting 12 riders!
Winners are as follows:
Thor Shellum 1st
Mike Remier(sp) 2nd
Beau Laymen 3rd

Toward dark I got permission to take some guys back into the terrain park to shoot some footage, turned out great for the shooting conditions, pretty good stuff! Can any one who got pictures please send me a PM, that would be great, I told some of the people that helped out I'd try to get them some thanks!

Thanks for coming guys!

L8R
Buck

[KleinCrazy]

Hey all,

I was actually able to get about 50 out of the 107 pics I took to be worth viewing!!!!

I get them oragnized and up, anyone who wants full size copies let me know and I'll email them to you.

I havn't had a chance to review the video yest, but I'll get some of that footage up as well.

I had a great time, even it my first crash on my first run has left me with a pretty stiff knee. Won't keep me of the bike however.

L8er all
James

[sportel]

I havn't had that much fun in a long time! I hope someone got a picture of me sliding down the hill on my face! :banana:

[Beau]

Man o' man I'm a sore unit today! That bail I did left me hurting in all kinds of areas!

I had a blast! It was great to see so many people out. It's odd when you see the same people at almost every race. The real core of MN and WI riders!

I will be there next year for sure!

Would it be a bad thing for all of us to send thank you's to the hill and the organizers? I think it would be a good idea. We should also try to push other hills towards something similar. How cool would it be to have a little winter DH series at all the little bunny hills in Minnesota! It could happen!
By my calculator, I see that the hill made well over a grand off lift fees! That's the bikers, and the few ski-bikers. Tell me they didn't like that!

[sportel]

Beau, That sounds like a good idea! I wish I could just bring my bike to any ski-hill anytime. If I could, I would probabley sell my board(the bike is more fun). Next year I'll remember snow pants; it was a long ride home! I'm also sore and tired today. :zzz:

[Beau]

Beau, That sounds like a good idea! I wish I could just bring my bike to any ski-hill anytime. If I could, I would probabley sell my board(the bike is more fun). Next year I'll remember snow pants; it was a long ride home! I'm also sore and tired today. :zzz:

For SURE. I didn't bring extra socks, and my draw's were wet! Two hours went by real slow!

Also, as a added note. I don't think there were any accidents between bikers and plankers. I'd say that's pretty good considering we were racing on a crowded hill! Plus, we have brakes!

EDIT- I did kind of piss off the plankers when I put a big rut in the double, oops! But at least they got to see me crash!:crazy:

[Beau]

guestservices@coffeemillski.com

That's the address I think! Send 'em a quick thanks.

Buck, if you have any other e-mail address for the other guys, post 'em so I can thank them too. I don't think the guys running it expected to be on the hill for 2+hours!

[Buck]

guestservices@coffeemillski.com

That's the address I think! Send 'em a quick thanks.

Buck, if you have any other e-mail address for the other guys, post 'em so I can thank them too. I don't think the guys running it expected to be on the hill for 2+hours!

Hey guys,
thanks for all coming again, I pulled Greg a side and explained that I really wanted to get the word out and he was totally into it(a little over whelmed maybe)! He said he was expecting the number to be in the 7-8...hahaha add 30 to that! He was happy. So I really see it happening again next year.

Hmmm, I'll do a search but the main supporters are Adventure Cycle and Ski winona MN. Redtail outfitters, winona mn. Pioneer Cycle, in Blaine MN, and Red Bull Energy Drink(don't worry about these guys I already talked to them!) And how about a thanks to all the riders that came out and made it possible!

Thanks again for the great day!
L8R
Buck