Huntsville Classic this weekend

[marzjennings]

Just wondering if any one else is heading up to Huntsville for the race this weekend? And how do peeps rate the course up there?

[Mutha]

there should be a great turn out for the Huntsville race. It is usually one of the better attended TMBRA races, drawing lots of folks from Houston.

It's a great course, roots, sand, not alot of climbing, some twisty sections. No rocks. It's been dubbed a "roadie" course, because it's fast and not as technically challenging as some other courses.

Come out and race!

[marzjennings]

Sounds like a good intro to racing over here. Do most people camp up there before the race? 'Cos I thought I'd drive up on the day, get there for 7am and do a pratice lap before the race at 9.

[Mutha]

Sounds like this might be your 1st race. Yes people camp. It's a great state park.

The sport class riders start at 9am. I would think if this is your first race that you would start in beginner, which I believe starts at 1 or 1:30.

I would NOT recommend doing a pre-ride lap the same day of the race. Go up and ride on Saturday if you can. Also, a pre-ride should be a slow lap to get a look at the course. Don't over exert yourself. You'll need that energy for the race.

Huntsville is an excellent place for a 1st race. Good luck and most importantly - have fun!!!

[mel]

I'll be doing registration saturday at 11 and sunday starting at 7am. The course has some new sections, be sure and check it out before the race. I'll probably be riding a lap around 9am saturday morning. Look for me in a green Element.

Mel

[Del Q]

Mel, do y'all need volunteers to help with the race?

[mel]

Thanks for asking, I'll find out.

[marzjennings]

I've already preregistered with BikeReg, but can I still buy a race license and all from the registration desk Sunday morning? And is it best to bring cash?

I see the weather is threating to turn wet at the end of the week. Does the race still go on regardless of the weather and how muddy can it get?

[mel]

Yes, you can buy a license saturday or sunday and cash or check is okay. There's only a few spots that will get muddy, mostly it will help the sand.

[Mutha]

what class are you racing in??? Maybe more competition for me??? We need more women racing!!!

[mel]

I race sport women 40 +, but probably won't do any races this series. Kinda burned out.

[mel]

Originally posted by Del Q
Mel, do y'all need volunteers to help with the race?

We may need help with registration. If you're there on saturday, come check it out and see.

Mel

[TXRAiDR]

Good luck all and have fun!

[Tex Mex]

Bump

[TBrown]

Its a great course... Darn roadies got me right off the line!

[mel]

Welcome to the Houston forum TBrown, finally things are picking up around here.

Huntsville was a blast, the weather and course perfect. TexMex's wife is one heck of a fast woman! It was my first sport race and I had fun, even thinking of doing Lake Bryan.

[Tex Mex]

Yes my little Pammy kicked ass. I wish I had been there to watch her.

[TXRAiDR]

Originally posted by TBrown
Its a great course... Darn roadies got me right off the line!

*MUHAHAHAHHAHAA* The road is where it's at!

[TBrown]

Originally posted by mel
Welcome to the Houston forum TBrown, finally things are picking up around here.

Huntsville was a blast, the weather and course perfect. TexMex's wife is one heck of a fast woman! It was my first sport race and I had fun, even thinking of doing Lake Bryan.

Heh, I'm a newbie.

I hear Lake Bryan is a good course. I guess I'll find out once I get there towmarrow afternoon.

I think at met you at the Mojo camp at Huntsville.

[TBrown]

Originally posted by TXRAiDR
*MUHAHAHAHHAHAA* The road is where it's at!

*Shakes fist* I'll get you one of these days!