Mini DH Rydal. #2

OK Back in the day... well, just 4 years ago really, we use to run mini DH of a Tuesday afternoon before XC and I've been wanting to start that back up as it got both sides of the the club together for a bit of fun as well as offering a bit more of a regular thing for the DH riders and a good light option for beginners.

Trails like Acid Bomb and Fordy's were modified sections of the XC loop. They weren't that steep or Technical but were a bit of fun.

We've got something Similar out the back of the Rydal Loop, It's actually a bit steeper and fast. We'll be looking at around mid 40s for the winners I reckon with a 3 minute push back up the road.

It will be $5 for club members. $10 for non members + day license fees.
I need to keep things tight so I can make it back to the show ground for the start of XC and timed runs will start a 5pm on the dot. You will need to have at least 1 practice run prior to that. so get there early to rego and practice.

Rather than set up proper timing gates we'll try webscorer which just runs off a couple of smartphones/tablets. If there are people willing to help time that would be great. It will be the best of 2 runs and I'm willing to sit out a run to time the other.

The only issue is the road out is not that 2wd friendly. My old courier gets out there but there are some rough bits and some semi permanent puddles/mudholes to get around.

NOTE The XC trail crosses the road a few times and there could well be people riding/practicing on the way in or out, including young kids. Drive Slow and keep your eye out for them. Any one reported hooning will be banned from attending future races,

You can also get in from the highway side, but again there are some steep hills were a 4x4 would be handy.
The options are to bludge a lift or park back up a bit and ride out. All Juniors will need a parent to sign the on (And help with timing and stuff )
I'll be coming through the Showground at around 4.15 and will have the bike trailer if someone needs to throw their bike on there.

Anyway it should be a bit of fun. The tester went well so it will now be weekly until we loose the light

DH helmets are compulsory Yeah yeah I know it's part of the xc loop and they ride it just as quick but because of how it's timed we have to wear full face helmets, until I can confirm how the enduro crowd get away with using open face.

Flynny