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« on: August 08, 2011, 04:51:35 PM » |
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Is this a rain or mud event? If it keeps raining like it is now it doesn't look good. Are there contingency plans?  |
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« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2011, 04:56:40 PM » |
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There is always a back up route and it is decided at the very last possible moment.
So far we have been lucky. Cross your fingers and do the un-rain dance.
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« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2011, 05:31:59 PM » |
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we will be in day 2 of the "great 2011 drought" by Aug 14th......just you watch. Its been a challenging year for sure.
Alot of preperation by alot of Cambr peeps for the 11 Meltdown, so you sign up, and you show up and you have fun gosh-dang-it!!
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Bionic Bob
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« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2011, 03:25:31 PM » |
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That's the spirit! I'll be there with bells on my toes!
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« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2011, 09:31:37 PM » |
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So far the weather is looking great for Sun.There talking hi 70s and all sun.Lets hope that forcast holds..  |
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Zaskar24
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« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2011, 09:46:17 PM » |
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THe biggest thing now is for people to stay off the trails and let them dry.
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dragonia
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« Reply #6 on: August 11, 2011, 08:36:45 AM » |
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Interesting topic.
After following all the uproar on this forum over the past few months regarding the rain, riding when it's wet, and the ultimate destruction of the trail system, it will be interesting to see what happens for the Meltdown. I assume the race would be postponed considering the fact that having hundreds of people race on damp trails would obviously be detrimental to their overall condition. Right now it doesn't look great with thunder showers and rain predicted for both Saturday and Sunday. I'm sure Cambr has a backup plan though.
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« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2011, 09:54:11 AM » |
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I totally agree with you Dragonia
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« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2011, 09:56:39 AM » |
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Yes, there is an alternate plan. It's called multi-track.
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« Reply #9 on: August 11, 2011, 11:00:09 AM » |
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Multi Track Rules!
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« Reply #10 on: August 11, 2011, 11:11:49 AM » |
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I assume the race would be postponed ...
Nope, the race goes on, just not on singletrack. |
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« Reply #11 on: August 11, 2011, 11:27:25 AM » |
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Interesting topic.
After following all the uproar on this forum over the past few months regarding the rain, riding when it's wet, and the ultimate destruction of the trail system, it will be interesting to see what happens for the Meltdown. I assume the race would be postponed considering the fact that having hundreds of people race on damp trails would obviously be detrimental to their overall condition. Right now it doesn't look great with thunder showers and rain predicted for both Saturday and Sunday. I'm sure Cambr has a backup plan though.
If the Race was sponsored by Orland Park Cyclery, it would be a non issue. |
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« Reply #12 on: August 11, 2011, 01:23:07 PM » |
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If the Race was sponsored by Orland Park Cyclery, it would be a non issue.
Thanks for answering that one Cory! |
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dragonia
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« Reply #13 on: August 11, 2011, 01:37:37 PM » |
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If the Race was sponsored by Orland Park Cyclery, it would be a non issue.
LOL. Hey now... Well I will be following your progress on here from the beautiful green valleys of Wales. I bid you a successful race good sir and I will see you when I get back. |
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santi
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« Reply #14 on: August 11, 2011, 05:32:01 PM » |
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yellow multi track is ok but it crosses 2 major roads will the Police be on board to stop traffic?
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