2008 NSW DH # 3 - Coffs Harbour

[Dozer]

That time of year again already? Wowzers! The NSW state DH series will run round 3 in beautiful Coffs Harbour again this year on the June long weekend. Practise is Saturday 7th June and racing is Sunday 8th June.
Entry details will be available very soon from www.nswmtb.asn.au (http://www.nswmtb.asn.au) and www.brightorangeevents.com (http://www.brightorangeevents.com) .

Last year's event saw a record number of entrants roll up and this year shouldn't be any different. The track is in prime shape with plenty (i mean plenty!) of new additions and more line choice.

Directions to the venue are simple: When driving north on the Pacific Hwy, travel through the town centre, over the big hill, past the Big Banana and take the left turn in the 80km zone into Bruxner Park Rd. Stay on this road (over the hill, throuogh the shady forrest) and turn left into Mt Coramba Rd. Go straight past the homes (.........slowly and quietly) and up the hill. Parking will be arranged this year so please do as the marshals tell you and we'll have a cracker day ( / days!).

More details will be posted as they become available. Book your accommodation now as the event is only one month away! Check the flyer.........:D

[Stabin away]

Wooo Hooo - Coffs , love it - even if im scared of it !!

[The_Master]

Hey Dozer,

Looking forward to another great weekend at Coffs, and looking forward to those new lines!

Can you confirm which days the event will run over? The flyer only mentions 7-8 June with racing on Sunday. However, the Brightorange website has no details, but lists the event as 7-8-9 June, implying that racing is on Monday. Please enlighten us.

Cheers.

[binner]

talked up way too much........I'm out

[Daver]

Garth, is the track open for practice on Friday?

[VTSS350]

Garth, is the track open for practice on Friday?

I hope it is. :D

[Daver]

I hope it is. :D

Is it true that you're shuttling then? Will trade beer for runs.

I think I may have clearance issues in my vehicle.

[Dozer]

The race runs won't be run on the Monday. Simple.
The track will be open on the Friday before official practise. I will be wandering around doing stuff so don't spew at me if I tell you not to ride a section.;)

[Nick53]

Hey sounds great,
So unofficial practise Friday, official practise Saturday and racing Sunday? Will there be any practise on Sunday before the race? Also could you please post a video or pictures of the track so I can get an idea of what it's like. I have searched but I don't know if there a multiple tracks at Coffs or not so if you can post a video of the track the race will be one that would be great:)

[binner]

Hey sounds great,
So unofficial practise Friday, official practise Saturday and racing Sunday? Will there be any practise on Sunday before the race? Also could you please post a video or pictures of the track so I can get an idea of what it's like. I have searched but I don't know if there a multiple tracks at Coffs or not so if you can post a video of the track the race will be one that would be great:)

go to youtube and punch in "yup boys" or "Coffs"...we got it covered...;)

[spyderman_au]

I hope it is. :D

Is it true that you're shuttling then? Will trade beer for runs.

I think I may have clearance issues in my vehicle.

I don't think he will want to get his shiny car dirty... I on the other hand love dirt....

[BUSHPIG]

Awesome see y'all there!
I might check the trail out on Friday as well as Saturday.
Is the off camber corner with a little drop in it going to be one of the lines?

[BUSHPIG]

go to youtube and punch in "yup boys" or "Coffs"...we got it covered...;)
awesome vid fellas!!!

[prosheep]

Awesome see y'all there!
I might check the trail out on Friday as well as Saturday.
Is the off camber corner with a little drop in it going to be one of the lines?

oh if you are talking about the line i am thinking about i hate it i have tried to go tight on it twice and the bike wanted to go wide not good but anyways HELL YEAH COFFS go coramba the days are ticking down very slowley for me only bummer is that illinbah is the same day so we might not see as many qlders hey dozer is that old wooden ramp before the last table top been replaced with dirt?

[DH Boy]

hey guys
cant wait until coffs
jsut wondering what will be taking us back up to the top wether it wil be buses like stromlo or not

[VTSS350]

hey guys
cant wait until coffs
jsut wondering what will be taking us back up to the top wether it wil be buses like stromlo or not

We usually telleport back to the top.:rolleyes:

Of course its buses. It always is unless you are racing at thredbo.

[DH Boy]

oh thanks so dose it cost anymore for the teleport

[Dozer]

oh thanks so dose it cost anymore for the teleport

Yes, it does. You will have to leave your soul behind and not ask for it back.............

[spyderman_au]

Yes, it does. You will have to leave your soul behind and not ask for it back.............

Again!!!! I left it there last year and the year before.... Bugger!

[Boostpig]

I will be their its a great track cant wait!!

[BUSHPIG]

Man that trail is sweet.
i will be down on the weekend more than likely so if you need a hand dozer i can build some n.s or dirt stuff.:):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):) :):):):):):):):)

[BUSHPIG]

oh if you are talking about the line i am thinking about i hate it i have tried to go tight on it twice and the bike wanted to go wide not good but anyways HELL YEAH COFFS go coramba the days are ticking down very slowley for me only bummer is that illinbah is the same day so we might not see as many qlders hey dozer is that old wooden ramp before the last table top been replaced with dirt?
yeah it does slow people down allot though it is very technical:D
If you do have it included (though it sounds like you wont
) you might see a few loose it on it.:eek::rolleyes:

[mazzer]

oh if you are talking about the line i am thinking about i hate it i have tried to go tight on it twice and the bike wanted to go wide not good but anyways HELL YEAH COFFS go coramba the days are ticking down very slowley for me only bummer is that illinbah is the same day so we might not see as many qlders hey dozer is that old wooden ramp before the last table top been replaced with dirt?

there will still be a few of us carnt miss a coffs race:D

[fedenobh]

hi guys!!!

does anyone going from manly area?

sydney?

that could give me a lift?

cheers guys!!!

[PyletSnviper]

DOZER....... do you need a mtba licence to race or will daypasses be available?? cheers! also what is race entry fee?

[Dozer]

I don't know what the entry fee will be, keep an eye on the links in the first post.
You will be able to get a day license if you don't have an MTBA license, same as always.;)

[dh'r king]

sounds juicy

[BUSHPIG]

hey. Does anyone know the current status on the oxford falls trails.
By far my favorite fr trail! Coramba is my favorite DH trail cause of the length:D
= white knuckles @ 60km/h:eek:
back to oxford falls, great NS, few drops, about 6 foot to lander .approx.
The last time i was there the creators were making a step up, probably finished now? Hope so can't w8t for coffs and Sydney!:)

[nash]

yeah it does slow people down allot though it is very technical:D
If you do have it included (though it sounds like you wont
) you might see a few loose it on it.:eek::rolleyes:

you had to do it last year there was no way around it:mad:
the first time i did coffs last year i did that drop then went over the berm because i didnt no there was a corner after it but yeah it is a mad track :D

[Boostpig]

Hey
Anyone camping up at coffs along the track at all??? where is the closest carravan park"??
Thanks Guys

[Dozer]

Try www.parkbeachholidaypark.com.au (http://www.parkbeachholidaypark.com.au) It will be minus 50 degrees on the hill so camping might not be the best option...........Do not, I repeat: do not light any fires if you do camp! I put my foot up a particular bonehead's arse last year for lighting a fire in the middle of a high fire danger time.

[Wayno]

Where is the party for Sunday night cause going to Coffs means getting drunk on Sunday night at some sort of video lunch that I never remember the next day.

[saundo]

Any news on when rego will be open?

[Dozer]

Where is the party for Sunday night cause going to Coffs means getting drunk on Sunday night at some sort of video lunch that I never remember the next day.

When have we had videos after the race? What party? I don't remember any parties..........:o
This time around there isn't any party arranged but I will say that anyone who wants to join me at the pub for a feed and too much grog is more than welcome!

Any news on when rego will be open?

Nope, not a thing. Kind of lame really isn't it?:confused:

[DNF]

Where is the party for Sunday night cause going to Coffs means getting drunk on Sunday night at some sort of video lunch that I never remember the next day.

you'll be in bed by 9pm anyway..


ANYONE RACING SENIOR HARDTAIL?
want to know if it's worth entering.. otherwise will nibble at the expert rider's heals.

oh yeah, party sun night for sure. whereever it was last year wasn't too bad.

[Wayno]

Thats what happens when you get old. Hold on didn't Me and the missus keep up with you Mussy boys last year, I will admit I was a dribbling mess lets see if I can get to 9.35 this time.

you'll be in bed by 9pm anyway..

[DNF]

hahahaahah, that's right, we were talking about that babes boobs, and your misses was contributing..
good times.

[nicho]

Boy i can't wait for coffs. be my last race before europe.
i have no contribution to this thread...
Nicho

[Adrian]

I'm out this year.

My three favourite tracks (Mackay, Illinbah, and Coffs) all raced on the same weekend. The wallet wins.
Go hard dudes.

[DKP]

you'll be in bed by 9pm anyway..


ANYONE RACING SENIOR HARDTAIL?
want to know if it's worth entering.. otherwise will nibble at the expert rider's heals.

oh yeah, party sun night for sure. whereever it was last year wasn't too bad.

I Might, whats the minimum age for senior?

[mazzer]

I'm out this year.

My three favourite tracks (Mackay, Illinbah, and Coffs) all raced on the same weekend. The wallet wins.
Go hard dudes.


wow 3 races on the one weekend thats great organisation:rolleyes:

[Dozer]

wow 3 races on the one weekend thats great organisation:rolleyes:

It is just going with the flow............standard for this season.:mad:

[dirtdemon]

What's the hold up with entries? I notice the XC entries are available for the following weekend but nothing for the downhill.

[VTSS350]

What's the hold up with entries? I notice the XC entries are available for the following weekend but nothing for the downhill.

With BOE in charge this season it seems to be normal for entires to be open very very late.

I dont know why.

[spyderman_au]

With BOE in charge this season it seems to be normal for entires to be open very very late.

I dont know why.

Because they are useless!:mad:

[ja_har]

I find in very interesting.

Only 12-18 months ago Race Organisers were pleading with everyone to 'Please Pre Enter'...with a lot of it falling on deaf ears.

Now it seems that everyone is pleading with Race Organisers to 'Please make Pre Entry Open earlier'.

So now we have a reverse expectation from riders within 12 months of the old 'normalty' of 'enter on the day' going thru a change process by race organisers for a whole heap of good reasons.

Amusing that we as humans adapt to a new normality so quickly and then assume it is the way things should be... I'm sure there's a heap of studies into human behavior that explains it all but I cant be arsed looking..

Now carry on as you were.....

[Adrian]

wow 3 races on the one weekend thats great organisation:rolleyes:

Admittedly three races with spacing of 1000km and 350km between respectively. Two different state series, and the furthest one being a club round. Taking the long weekend to allow plenty of travel time, and a sunday race day. I don't think it's THAT bad a decision at all.

Just means I won't be at coffs this year :p

[Sam!!]

hey
off the topic abit
but does anyone know anything about the points so far
like who is currently winning and stuff like that

if that makes sence

cheers

[Dug]

hey
off the topic abit
but does anyone know anything about the points so far
like who is currently winning and stuff like that

if that makes sence

cheers

That would be the guy with the most points.........

Could not find a current score my self but you could work it out from the results pages
Elite M 1st Brad Kelly
Elite F 1st Caroline Buchanan

Masters M 10th ME

What else do you want to know..

[Sam!!]

lol
cheers mate
its ok ill figure it out

[Dozer]

The organising in is very different hands this year, that is the reason for some delays........

Rest assured though, those travelling to Coffs Harbour will be riding the best track in Australia and for those that want to knoe - the track is in the best condition it has ever been, we're really happy with it!

[thecat]

That would be the guy with the most points.........

Could not find a current score my self

I'm trying to get this sorted. I was waiting on excel copies of the results from the hosting clubs to make my life easier but will go through the PDf results and dig out the information if I don't get these soon.

[Dug]

I'm trying to get this sorted. I was waiting on excel copies of the results from the hosting clubs to make my life easier but will go through the PDf results and dig out the information if I don't get these soon.

Wouldn't stress too much all the important information was in my last post:p

[DKP]

soo is the pre-race entries up yet or do i just have to do it on the day?

[Dozer]

soo is the pre-race entries up yet or do i just have to do it on the day?


No, they aren't open yet.


Can someone open the pre entries so people travelling and entering can be organised!!! Stop stuffing everyone around!
I'm getting really pissed off with the lack of attention by the organisers concerning this event, the event that has been the most successful DH event in NSW DH history! Get your act together!

[Boostpig]

No, they aren't open yet.


Can someone open the pre entries so people travelling and entering can be organised!!! Stop stuffing everyone around!

I'm getting really pissed off with the lack of attention by the organisers concerning this event, the event that has been the most successful DH event in NSW DH history! Get your act together!


Totally Agree.

[VTSS350]

I agree too. People have to travel a long way for the coffs event and would like to be organised.

[Dozer]

Great news! The after party is a goer!
The venue is the same as last year - The Coffs Hotel, located in the middle of town on the highway, you can't miss it! We will be doing something special so stay tuned for confirmation and another whizbang flyer to promote the event. More details soon............:D

[Wayno]

I was beginning to think I was the only one who thinks it is a shit job that is being done? Basically a week to go I will be leaving Thursday night to be there on Friday morning and still no sign of an entry form. I hope there is no late fees!?

No, they aren't open yet.


Can someone open the pre entries so people travelling and entering can be organised!!! Stop stuffing everyone around!
I'm getting really pissed off with the lack of attention by the organisers concerning this event, the event that has been the most successful DH event in NSW DH history! Get your act together!

[Daver]

No, they aren't open yet.


Can someone open the pre entries so people travelling and entering can be organised!!! Stop stuffing everyone around!
I'm getting really pissed off with the lack of attention by the organisers concerning this event, the event that has been the most successful DH event in NSW DH history! Get your act together!

Thank f**k someone else brought that up, I'm sick of being the sacrificial lamb. This is my first state round of the year, and if the entry isn't open by the weekend I refuse to pay late fees. BOE are pathetic.

[Dozer]

Well, the cat is out of the bag now! Click here (http://forums.farkin.net/showthread.php?p=1402332#post1402332) to see the details for the big screening of Clict 3 at the after party! At least you know the party will go ahead regardless of how late the entry details have arrived and best of all it is free! People under 18 will need to be supervised by an adult and must leave the pub by 9pm or I get shot..........:eek:

[Dug]

Looks good On ya guys Kudos for the Video

As for the rego thingy.
OK
Bright Orange has put up support for the sport and so are "Running" the State series.
For that I say Thanks.

BUT
From the amount of complaints with such a trivial matter as getting the online entries up What’s the problem...(Hold on Please read on):rolleyes:
Have the Bright Orange crew got some problem putting a link to an online rego template for the entries. Idea Change links from the delrio form to say Coffs and reset the database.....But what do I know....
How many times have we seen
"Please enter as soon as possible so we can get an idea of the numbers"

Has anyone contacted the Bright Orange guys to ask WHY?
The XC with possibly less than 100 riders form is up Why not the DH with I'm gonna bet more than 200.
So this is not a pay for participants thing.
They will gross more for the DH Eh.

My conspiracy theory
DH riders seen to be not as acceptable as persons who ride XC ( Not have a dig at cross country I ride and compete myself)
Lets face it we are seen as a bit out of left field and a bit crazy.:p
But as I keep telling people its only the Elite guys that are the real lunatics;)
Money return for you Advertising dollar?
Costs more to do Down hill for a sport than XC
(Well for me anyway as I need to buy new tips for my Plow regular):eek:
And mate its growing!!!!

Mum and dad demographic (old fart perspective)
Too dangerous
Too expensive
Too much fun
Bad boy image

Dunno seems to make sense to me. I have been riding all mountain/Dh style for well along time now and have seen the sport develop (In Aust) from a few individuals that dared to do something rather than ride the accepted way to what it is becoming. Shit i didn’t even have a name for it until some young bloke showed me a DVD of a DH race. In all honesty I have only recently decided to come out of the forest and join the main stream with racing and the like but I have found that this is a very misunderstood discipline of riding and has a lot of myth and mystique associated with it..

Shit this has turned into a rant about nothing sorry guys just some old guy waffling on like Grandpa Simpson.

What I am trying to say is maybe its just a perception that we are not as serious and dedicated about what we do as the other disciplines and considered a side show.

How about getting in contact with the crew at bright orange and getting them to explain WHY?


info@brightorangeevents.com

Please keep it polite and don't turn it into a slagging match

EG:
Why can't I enter the Coffs DH race online yet?

Off my soapbox how. See you at Coffs

[thecat]

Looks good On ya guys Kudos for the Video

As for the rego thingy.
OK
Bright Orange has put up support for the sport and so are "Running" the State series.
For that I say Thanks.



Has anyone contacted the Bright Orange guys to ask WHY?




Yes. I've been in contact with Stu. The online entries are contracted out and it's nt as simple as point the link to del rio to Coffs....
Anyway Big Apologies for the delay. You all know my feelings on getting in early..
Entries Now Open

http://www.brightorangeevents.com/

[Dug]

Nilly.......;)

But thanks for the update:)

I'm sure it will work eventually:p

[thecat]

It works for me:confused:

[Dug]

It works for me:confused:

The link works but the form ........

Just pointing it out.

Thanks for all the work you guys do for the sport. I do and there many others the appreciate what you do.

Cheers mate it will be sorted soon.

[thecat]

The link works but the form ........
.

What issue are you having with the form? It worked for me

[prosheep]

i love on the BOE page that food for the weekend will be aviable from the del rio resort and how they have written coramba (corambah) ha ha, the days are ticking down YEW

[Dug]

What issue are you having with the form? It worked for me

All good works now

Entered.

Thanks Mate

But what do I know?

Looks good On ya guys Kudos for the Video


Have the Bright Orange crew got some problem putting a link to an online rego template for the entries. Idea Change links from the delrio form to say Coffs and reset the database.....But what do I know....

The online entries are contracted out and it's nt as simple as point the link to del rio to Coffs....


i love on the BOE page that food for the weekend will be aviable from the del rio resort and how they have written coramba (corambah) ha ha, the days are ticking down YEW


:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

[Dozer]

Remember to read the directions to the event that I posted earlier. The route described on the BOE site would more than likely have you landing about 8km into the Pacific ocean..........

Now the bad news!:mad: It is bucketing down and has been for two days. The weather man is saying that it may continue ofr the next few weeks......whoever is doing the rain dance should stop now! Send the rain inland where the country needs it.

[spyderman_au]

Remember to read the directions to the event that I posted earlier. The route described on the BOE site would more than likely have you landing about 8km into the Pacific ocean..........

Now the bad news!:mad: It is bucketing down and has been for two days. The weather man is saying that it may continue ofr the next few weeks......whoever is doing the rain dance should stop now! Send the rain inland where the country needs it.

Of course it is raining!!!! It is the third year [I] am riding and the third time it has rained in Coffs... I would not know the place if it were dry...:D

[thecat]

All good works now

Entered.

Thanks Mate

But what do I know?



Quote:
Originally Posted by thecat View Post
The online entries are contracted out and it's nt as simple as point the link to del rio to Coffs....

Quote:
Originally Posted by prosheep View Post
i love on the BOE page that food for the weekend will be aviable from the del rio resort and how they have written coramba (corambah) ha ha, the days are ticking down YEW








:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

You online entry form is different from the info page :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

[Dozer]

Can somebody who has entered please tell me how much entry is? I'm on a need-to-know basis........;)

[Dug]

Can somebody who has entered please tell me how much entry is? I'm on a need-to-know basis........;)


$90 mate

Cheers

[mazzer]

Remember to read the directions to the event that I posted earlier. The route described on the BOE site would more than likely have you landing about 8km into the Pacific ocean..........

Now the bad news!:mad: It is bucketing down and has been for two days. The weather man is saying that it may continue ofr the next few weeks......whoever is doing the rain dance should stop now! Send the rain inland where the country needs it.

yay u always have good news dozer:(

[Sam!!]

so i take it that means the track will be in really bad conditon come race day
i hate mud:mad:

[Dozer]

so i take it that means the track will be in really bad conditon come race day
i hate mud:mad:
Well, it would be in better condition at the moment if the abundance of dickheads riding the track over the weekend while it was caked in puddles while I was working on it used their brain and didn't do it! Respect is something that should be taught at school instead of algebra.........

Rest assured - The track will be prime for racing as long as it isn't pouring down with rain during the event (in which case we'll probably close the track anyway......).

[binner]

it's a comedy of errors.......:p....;)

I think we will wait till after race to come visit.....;)

ride on kiddies

[Sam!!]

Rest assured - The track will be prime for racing as long as it isn't pouring down with rain during the event (in which case we'll probably close the track anyway......).

so your saying you might close the track and no racing at all?:confused:

[Wayno]

Hows the weather? I have been keeping an eye on about 4 different sites and the only thing they seem to agree on is that the tempature is going to be about 20-22 degrees for most of the weekend so I thought I would ask the good folk that live in the area?

[prosheep]

if the track is closed on Sunday for the racing is there a chance that the racing could be put to Monday seeing as it is the long weekend?

[Boostpig]

So their is a chance that the whole event could be called of completley??or just the race day moved to a later date?? makes it a bit hard for people traveling:confused:

GO AWAY RAIN!!

[Sam.]

Whats the go on the friday, Dozer? Are you digging and getting the trail prime? If so I might come out, suss everything out and put an hour or two in with the shovel. I was talking to my grandad on the phone last night, apparently the rain has stopped where my grandparents live (about 15-20mins from the track).

[stringbean]

looking at the forecasts it looks to be clearing, few showers friday, cant find a whole lot else. might come out friday arvo if we get down there in time aswell.

[Sam!!]

http://www.weatherzone.com.au/nsw/mid-north-coast/coffs-harbour

[Sam.]

looking at the forecasts it looks to be clearing, few showers friday, cant find a whole lot else. might come out friday arvo if we get down there in time aswell. Take me, ben and chris out stu... Have a mad dig sesh;)

[DKP]

If the track dries out Friday it should be super tacky come sat arvo, the dh track isn't that bad in the wet anyhow.

[benji101]

cancel the race :eek: no way! downhill racing isnt bout pretty boys riding in the nice clean trails! if it rains...and it rains hard! harden up and ride hard! hahah....:p


Sorry i just dont like the idea of canceling a race beacuse of rain, unless its a river and people are getting hurt then its a good call....:D

So keen for the weekend.

see you all there!

Cheers Benji.

[Wayno]

But what about if the buses can't get up the hill if it is a slippery mud slide just on the access road, I don't wanna walk to the top of that hill. If it has to be cancel better to know now than when we get there. But if the weather looks to be clearing I'm all for the fun and can't wait to ride!

[Sam.]

If the buses cant get to the top, I will walk for sure. Just go from the top and session bits is what I say, then walk to the top for the timed runs:) It is a good point you make though, wayne. Even if the race is called off, are we welcome to come and ride the track?

[sockman]

Is it destined to rain at coffs every time there is a race?

[Sam!!]

when do you think a decision will be made?not to keen to drive up and then find out its called off.

[Dozer]

The weather man is saying that it will clear up on Thursday and Friday, that is the good news. The bad news is this: Right now it is absolutely pissing down, blowing a gale and we are under a flood warning which will last all of today, tonight and most of tomorrow. In short - the weather is the worst it could be right now.

If the vehicles can't get to the top of the hill we will use half of the track and do timed race runs as per schedule. If you have to push because the vehicles can't get there then so be it. We don't want a bus or a car sliding off the side of the hill just so someone can get one more run in, I hope evryone understands that.;)

It is good that it is raining now because it is getting it over with now (hopefully!). Thanks for the offer of helping me with the track, I appreciate it but the things that can be done have been done except for a few finishing touches (and bunting of course).

We will have a track to use good buddies. I'll keep the weather info updated in between visits to the hill. Cross your fingers!

[Dozer]

Is it destined to rain at coffs every time there is a race?

It actually rains more in the few days leading up to the event while I am on the hillside setting it up, you guys have got it easy during the weekend!:p

[Boostpig]

Will the track be open for practice on friday?

[Daver]

Is Coffs Cycle Club affiliated with MTBA?

I need to renew my license at the race and I don't want the hassle of doing it before the race.

[caddy]

Hmmmmm talk of cancelling the race is rediculous imo. You've got to realise that Coffs is probably the furthest away race for all of us (7hours for me) and nobody is going to be impressed to spend $200+ in fuel and a whole day driving up there to be told it's too wet and we can't race. And then there's the accomodation everyone has booked, and entry fees we've paid... Cancel the race? Prffff. If it's going to be cancelled make sure everyone knows well in advance so we don't even bother getting in the car please. I hope it dries up so all this silly talk can end! haha
See yas up there!

[PLUCAS]

Hmmmmm talk of cancelling the race is rediculous imo. You've got to realise that Coffs is probably the furthest away race for all of us (7hours for me) and nobody is going to be impressed to spend $200+ in fuel and a whole day driving up there to be told it's too wet and we can't race. And then there's the accomodation everyone has booked, and entry fees we've paid... Cancel the race? Prffff. If it's going to be cancelled make sure everyone knows well in advance so we don't even bother getting in the car please. I hope it dries up so all this silly talk can end! haha
See yas up there!

I am sure cancelling the race is the last thing the Coffs club and Dozer
want. They will be doing everything they can to ensure the race goes
ahead.

Unless you have a crystal ball, nodody really knows what the
weather will do. So relax and wait to see what happens in the next few
days.

In 06 it pissed down on Sat and was rubbish (this time I am bringin my
own 4wd shuttle, walkin the hill was only fun the first time but clearing
that goo so my wheels turned was nasty) but Sunday was awsome and
the track was super tacky

So bring it Huey and I am sure the organisers will do very best can and in
the end, even though you may not agree the best decision for all parties
will be made and if its a last minute thing, just deal with it the same as you
would deal with any other less than ideal situation like riding a muddy but
still awesome track.

[benji101]

Haha forgot about the busses, i do agree if they cant get to the top then yes that is fair enough...im sure most people will be happy to walk if they need to.. not to hard..

Yes is the Track open friday?

Cheers Benji.

[iceman]

so is the race definatly on???
and please correct me if im wrong but in 06 on the saturday when practice was called off
the most dangerous part was getting from the bottom of the track back down to the tarmac along the fire trail
has this part of the trail been altered in the past 2 years????

[bransly]

Just watching the channel 7 news and they say in the next couple of days there will be 200mm of rain.. should be intersting!

[Sam!!]

i wanna know if they are thinking about giving the race the no go
hope not

[pinned--->]

Just watching the channel 7 news and they say in the next couple of days there will be 200mm of rain.. should be intersting!

They really have no idea. Most of what they have said over the past two weeks has been a crocka shit.


YEAH COFFS!!

Can't wait.

[TransitionPete]

They really have no idea. Most of what they have said over the past two weeks has been a crocka shit.


YEAH COFFS!!

Can't wait.

Yep totally agree there Benny.

I cant wait till I leave on Friday!!!!

Curious to see who is racing U/17's?

Pete..

[Boostpig]

I will be racing in the 17s

[Dozer]

Is Coffs Cycle Club affiliated with MTBA?

I need to renew my license at the race and I don't want the hassle of doing it before the race.

They are affiliated but I doubt they'll bother to have any criteria to help you renew your stuff..........Do it before hand bud.;)

Hmmmmm talk of cancelling the race is rediculous imo. You've got to realise that Coffs is probably the furthest away race for all of us (7hours for me) and nobody is going to be impressed to spend $200+ in fuel and a whole day driving up there to be told it's too wet and we can't race. And then there's the accomodation everyone has booked, and entry fees we've paid... Cancel the race? Prffff. If it's going to be cancelled make sure everyone knows well in advance so we don't even bother getting in the car please. I hope it dries up so all this silly talk can end! haha
See yas up there!

No worries, if you want to spend more time working on this track to repair the damage that occurs every weekend because of pinhead idiots riding it in the wet then go right ahead. I for one am sick and tired of building something exciting only to see it destroyed in two weeks time. The track can withstand the weather just fine but copious amounts of people riding it harms it quite a lot (as it would on any track). I do all of this stuff voluntarily and I spend a bloody shitload of time getting this track ready and most of that time it is pissing down with rain. Would you want your track to disappear because you have to maintain a track for a race you don't even want in your backyard?
The truth is, there is only a couple of people who actually touch this track to maintain it You know who you are). I would hate to see runs all weekend in the pouring rain as it would make our job so much harder next time. I understand people have to travel and spend money etc but hey, that is the nature and the risk we take as downhillers (mtb in general actually).
I will not close the track simply because it is raining but I will suggest that shuttles stop if the road is getting dicey. If you don't like the sounds of that then drive a car off the edge of another hill and not this one.

Anyway, the track today would've been better suited for a kayak. The stars are out now and the weather man ( / wanker) is saying it should clear up a bit and we can enjoy the weekend. If it is flogging with rain it will suck but if it is sunshine it will go off! I won't close the track but I will be mighty pissed off to see it get hammered. The track is open every day of the year so anyone is welcome to ride it anyday they want.......runs are better when it isn't a race weekend in Coffs so come along whenever you can.
Now for the next cat out of the bag trick - Cross your fingers for sunny days because this could be the last race in Coffs for loooooooong time.;)

[nicho]

thanks for your work dozer! You are the MAN!

see you on thursday. is there a theater in coffs. gotta go an watch kung fu panda hahaha with a certain panda!

nicho

[nash]

i will also be in 17's.. i cant wait i have been pumped for ages..:)

[Dozer]

thanks for your work dozer! You are the MAN!

see you on thursday. is there a theater in coffs. gotta go an watch kung fu panda hahaha with a certain panda!

nicho

Up here we call them cinemas mate.;) There is a huge one in town that will be showing Kung Fu Daver. I'll sho wyou the way.

Great news! The sun is shining and it looks like the showers may be limited (if at all) today.:D

[kezzaM]

Up here we call them cinemas mate.;) There is a huge one in town that will be showing Kung Fu Daver. I'll sho wyou the way.

Great news! The sun is shining and it looks like the showers may be limited (if at all) today.:D

WOO HOO :D

Haha. Hope it stays like that.

[Plow King]

Sweet, awesome to hear Dozer, hopefully the track drys up. My lack of riding talent means I find it hard enough sticking to dirt, let alone mud :eek:

[Cuthbert]

Hi Dozer, out of interest how long does it usually take the track to dry after a good rain.... I'm assuming that riding tomorrow would not be advisable?

[Dozer]

Hi Dozer, out of interest how long does it usually take the track to dry after a good rain.... I'm assuming that riding tomorrow would not be advisable?

It hasn't rained today and I'v ecleaned all of the slippery slush out of the slushy bits so it should be tacky by tomorrow lunch time (pending a shower or two of course).
The track will open for practise on Friday. I'm hoping to get it all finished tomorrow so anyone heading up the head should keep in mind that I may be sporting a shovel if you scare the shitter out of me. I can dig pretty fast.........
Sunshine is great.............:D

A couple of important notes for y'all:
-Please remember to drive slowly and quietly when you come past the homes at the base of the hill. The last thing we want is residents chucking a mental because some bonehead made a dick of himself. Please be responsible!
-Parking (......sigh, not this again!) will be better this year. Please follow the instructions of the officials and park where advised. For those that know, there is strictly no parking over the crest of the hill past the end of the race track. We need to have room for an ambulance to get through very easily so don't park in the spots that say "No parking" or you'll have your car pushed off the side of the hill. We have a few open areas just up the hill that are flat and easy to get in and out of. First in, first served. Anyone rriving later will have to park down the hill and walk. Thats the way it is.
-The road won't be as slippery as it has been in previous years. We haven't had any roadworks done this year so it is fairly grippy. There is some rutts from the water running down it but any normal driver could get a low car over every one of them.;)
-In th epast few years I've got wind of some people taking shortcuts (cheating on other words). Although I won't be in a position to disqualify you I will be in a position to dig a hole and place you in it. Cheating is for losers. If you see the bunting has fallen or a log blocking a shortcut has been moved, just tell me and I'll fix it. Simple!
-Again, in previous years I've had to teach a couple of dumb people about fire restrictions. Don't light any fires (I don't care how good you are at maintaining it!) or I'll put you in the same hole as the cheating folks.;)
_The person who collects the most bunting when the event has finished and gives it to an official will get a prize. It could be anything..........any help would be tops!
-Enjoy the event. The track is prime and it is so much fun, you'll want to come back and do it all over again.
-Don't forget the after party will be at The Coffs Hotel from around 6.30pm. The Black Phoenix Films boys will be showing their latest and greatest "Clict 3". Be sure to come along and enjoy the show. The movie should screen at around 7.30pm. Under 18's will need to be supervised and have to leave at 9pm (that could change as I'm not too sure on the exact rules).

[epic]

hey dude
wats doin, wat r there chances of the race being called of because we r travilling form wollongong and i dont want to come all that way and have no race on.
epic out

[RaID]

any more updates on the race given that its looking to be wet all weekend on top of the rain during the week?

Forecast for Saturday
Scattered showers, tending isolated in the far north. South to southwest winds, fresh to strong near the coast.

Coffs Harbour: Shower or two. Min: 12 Max: 22
Port Macquarie: Shower or two. Min: 10 Max: 20

Forecast for Sunday
Scattered showers. Southeast winds.

Coffs Harbour: Few showers. Min: 12 Max: 20
Port Macquarie: Few showers. Min: 11 Max: 20

[spyderman_au]

hey dude
wats doin, wat r there chances of the race being called of because we r travilling form wollongong and i dont want to come all that way and have no race on.
epic out

Good greif! Does post the post above yours not give you any idea?

He has given you as much information as humanly possible. You could not be given any more.

AND, as stated in previous posts the race will be on.....

[spyderman_au]

Thanks Dozer for all your track work and the constant updates.

See you real soon......:D

[DKP]

heay, is there a race timetable or somthing? I need to know the time pratice starts on sat....etc.....

[unicycler]

Whats with the under 18's having to go to at 9pm.

[prosheep]

dozer mate your a hero to us all, you built a top track, keep it maintained nearly all year round and then get it smico as for the race good efforts mate i dont thin k you need to worry about your beers at the after party
EVERYBODY SHOUTS DOZER!!!

[Dozer]

Whats with the under 18's having to go to at 9pm.

It is a pub and the section where the movie will be screened is in the guts of the joint so...........thats the rules. I've asked for other ways around it but it just doesn't happen. Sorry pal.:o

The forecast is a bit iffy but everyone who has raced here before knows that we've had rain every official day of the event. They say a few showers and that is good because they haven't said rain (crossing everything I've got here!!!). A wise man pointed out to me today that we've had all sorts of weather hit us every year this thing has been run and we've come out looking like the kings of the world. A dry event would be great but a small amount of rain won't knock us to the ground. Bring something to keep your gear dry and get on your bike.;)

[Dozer]

heay, is there a race timetable or somthing? I need to know the time pratice starts on sat....etc.....

Start runs about 8.30am and finish about 4pm ish. I'm not spot on sure with the exact times but it'll all come to hand when Bright Orange Events tell us on Saturday..............

[Nick53]

I really hope the weather goes your way. From the sound of it it seems that "Dozer" has put a shitload of time and effort into this track and I hop the event is a complete success and everyone has a great time. Unfortuantely I can't go as mum says 6.5hrs is too far (fair enough) but I wish everyone the best of luck.

[kezzaM]

I really hope the weather goes your way. From the sound of it it seems that "Dozer" has put a shitload of time and effort into this track and I hop the event is a complete success and everyone has a great time. Unfortuantely I can't go as mum says 6.5hrs is too far (fair enough) but I wish everyone the best of luck.

More like 8 hours hahaha. Gonna be a long drive. Especially if we get the weather they are expecting through newcastle and port.

[Dozer]

More like 8 hours hahaha. Gonna be a long drive. Especially if we get the weather they are expecting through newcastle and port.

Coffs Harbour can have weather of it's own and two minutes down the road will be entirely different............;) She'll be right mate.:cool:

[Sam!!]

yeww soo keen....dozer,how is the track at the moment?
:o

[jda]

Forecast for Thursday
Early fog patches inland. Isolated showers in the south, fine the remainder. Light to moderate west to northwest winds.

Coffs Harbour: Fine. Max: 23

Forecast for Friday
Isolated showers in the south, mostly fine in the north. Moderate southwest to northwest winds.

Coffs Harbour: Fine. Min: 12 Max: 23

Forecast for Saturday
Scattered showers, tending isolated in the far north. South to southwest winds, fresh to strong near the coast.

Coffs Harbour: Shower or two. Min: 12 Max: 22

Forecast for Sunday
Scattered showers. Southeast winds.

Coffs Harbour: Few showers. Min: 12 Max: 20

[Simple]

My wish has come true. Illinbah has been postponed until next week. You may see a few QLD riders now.

See you all there.

[Sam!!]

i just entred then and havent got an email yet,it usally comes in straight away
anyone know what the problem is?:confused:

[Dozer]

There is a small group of lucky people who rode the track today as it was becoming dry............. They might not realise that they've just ridden the best damn track this side of the equator! It is looking bloody fantastic and with some minimal amount of rain it will stay 100% perfect. I'm super happy with the result, the work done by the very small build crew has paid off and all is looking super! The work is done (except for some very minimal stuff) and it is open for all to ride as off now!. Get the day off tomorrow and get your hide up the hill.;)

Some have heard the news already: The QLD series race at Illinbah has been postponed this weekend so I'll take this oppurtunity to extend a huuuuuuuge invite to any QLD riders wanting to ride this weekend. You are very welcome to join the NSW crew (as you've done in numbers every other year :D) and race here in Coffs Harbour this weekend. Start packing!

The signs to get to the event aren't huge and there isn't a heap of them. They say "DH MTB" in red letters and they have an arrow pointing you in the right direction. Every other year we've had some dick move all the signs overnight so take a copy of my directions in yoiur car and stick to it. The hill is easy to find so keep it simple. Remember to obey the parking rules and we'll all get on our bikes sooner.
Please also remember to take your rubbish back to the nearest bin which will probably be wherever you are staying. Thanks!




Are you ready to take on Mt Coramba? Are you ready to go for the best roller coaster ride you've ever dreamt of? Are you ready to test your own limits to prove something to yourself? When you stand at the start of the track and look out to the sea, you'll only be thinking one thing........"The time is now"........Coffs Harbour's Mt Coramba is waiting for you.:cool:

[nash]

i just entred then and havent got an email yet,it usally comes in straight away
anyone know what the problem is?:confused:

well my email got sent into my 'junk' mail so yeah check yours:D

[caddy]

Dozer mate I wasn't trying to undermine the insane amount of time and effort you put into the track and nobody wants to see that destroyed, I was just trying to clear up the rumor that the track was going to be closed due to the weather. Obviously now the answer is no unless it absolutely has to be. So cheers.

[Dozer]

Dozer mate I wasn't trying to undermine the insane amount of time and effort you put into the track and nobody wants to see that destroyed, I was just trying to clear up the rumor that the track was going to be closed due to the weather. Obviously now the answer is no unless it absolutely has to be. So cheers.

;) No worries.

Beautiful sunny day here today, might go and get a couple of quick runs under my belt then cool off at the beach.:cool:

[Dug]

Looking good if you ask me...
Last 7 days Chart (http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/nmoc/latest_fwo_loop.pl?IDCODE=IDY00030&number=28)

[Old Shagger]

Are you ready to take on Mt Coramba? Are you ready to go for the best roller coaster ride you've ever dreamt of? Are you ready to test your own limits to prove something to yourself? When you stand at the start of the track and look out to the sea, you'll only be thinking one thing........"The time is now"........Coffs Harbour's Mt Coramba is waiting for you.:cool:[/QUOTE]

Ha, thats great GT, hats of to you.......you should be the promoter for the whole series......for so many reasons;):rolleyes:........Enjoy the wend for all the right reasons.....Go the Fords!:D

[Dozer]

Ha, thats great GT, hats of to you.......you should be the promoter for the whole series......for so many reasons;):rolleyes:........Enjoy the wend for all the right reasons.....Go the Fords!:D

You aren't coming? Bugger, I packed extra grog for you!;)
The track was unbelievable today, just perfect. I'm so happy with the result. The weather man is saying it may rain lightly but that won't be a problem, all good!

[Dug]

Let me be the frist to say... It went off. Saturday practice the track dried and lived up to its reputation:D. Sunday morning a slight drizzle but led into a drying practice and mostly dry Elite Qualifiers. Some drizzle started and by the time Masters (yours truley) was in the gate it was pissing down..... Mad mad mad track
Thankyou to Dozer and the crew at coffs and everyone that put this event together:D:D:D

[Boostpig]

Hi
Does anyone know the website for the photos that were being taken up at the race this weekend. I cant seem to find it.

[trouble]

REPORT: Hey everyone, well my first time at coffs. Pretty pumped alot is said for the track. here goes my w/e...
FRIDAY
4pm: Leave Sydney for coffs...hit long w/e traffic, once out of Sydney the going got good, weather didn't look crash hot nor the forecast.

11:30:Arrive in Coffs Harbour, time to find the accom, found. Weather: looking wet, Kris' dad went to the others accom for a drink, we started a game of poker which finished at 1:30, sleep time. The mini bunk didn't work for me, so I got to couch's and a mattress, best bed ever!

SATURDAY
6:45: Get up, open curtains to find blue clear skies and and the sun, (something Sydney people hadn't seen for a while) Get ready for riding

7:45: Leave accom for the track, driving past the banana plants through the hills, best veiws ever, best weather, couldn't be better.

8:10: Arrive on the hill, find the tents, and line up in rego....

8:30:Out of rego, waiting in shuttle line watching people get kicked on the last jumps kicky kicker. 20 minutes later on a shuttle going up the hill pumped as hell.

9:10 sitting on top of Mt Coramba at the top looking at what is the best track I have ever ridden. First run down didn't disappoint, super super fast, some steep sections, not really a rock garden, berms jumps. My type of track. It's condition absolutly perfect. Thanks to all supporters and builders track was excellent.

1:30: 7 runs later...I decided time for a steak sandwich, was great, wolf it down, back in the line for more runs. Best track ever. Time to make the table half way down.

3:30: 2 runs later, still not making the table yet, but doing most the other jumps, super fast, tacky runs from a bit of rain. Some dry bits. But just awesome.

5:30 back at the accom, talking about the track and racing tommorrow, line choice,what jumps peope are taking. A short unsuccessful game of poker turned into watching riding movie, then some top gear challenges,

7:30:one night ride later, and an hour of repairing bikes helping out, thanks Peter Maggs, There was a BBQ full of enough food for 50. Great chicken

RACE DAY:
7:10 get up, weather not looking good, closing in, some small shower's happening. Time to get ready.

7:50: Leave for the hill, weather still not great but patches of blue sky show promising weather.

8:30: Waiting for a run, weather getting better. Track geting some slippery bits, but still people coming down saying its just as fun as yesterday. Shortly later top of hill, a few more fast runs, of practise. Attempting to follow fast guys but failing, log drop corner getting cut up, still as fast. Tracks water drainage was 100% fantastic, worked great.

11:40: Practise runs over. I got in 6 practise runs. Which shows the shuttles worked well!

12:15: Elite and U19 called up, a short shuttle ride up, clouds closing in once again. Qualifying run was pretty awesome, No crashes unclipped and couldn't clip in but got there eventually. Good run, not expecting to qualify but happy with the w/e and a ok time of 4:01.29 (dry run)

1:10:Qualifying list put up, but for U19, it was not sorted, quick 10minutes later after getting it fixed up, I worked it out roughly I wouldn't qualify, so I went to the tent to escape the rain. They announced over the mic, the last qualifier was..me! I was pretty pumped as I wanted a wet, run as it had started to rain pretty hard now. I checked the list, and I was the last qualifier by one hundredth of a second!

2:10, Peter mags putting his wheels on my bike, as my tires were slicks now. He also put on some mud gear! Thanks Peter. Running close on time, got the shuttle just, made to the top.

2:40: Back in the gate for race run, first up and it looked really wet,but I was looking forward to it as it didn't get canceled! A few minutes later and one hell of a run, not stacks, tires working perfectly. I got a 4:26 (something) wet run. Then we had to go to leave for home! Long drive home that night.

Overall, best track ever ridden, shout of to all organizer's and builders as the track held up wonderfully and it all went pretty smoothly for me. Best long w/e I could ever have had, thanks to every one who helped. The track def. lived up to its name

Ben

[BOE]

Big thanks to Dozer, Al, Jukka, Troy... and everyone else at Coffs for such an amazing weekend, not to mention the 240-odd of you guys that rocked up to race.

Results: Results are online here (http://www.brightorangeevents.com/Results2008/NSWMTB%20State%20Series%202008%20DH%20Round%203%20 Coffs.pdf)(or you can download the attached)

Series Pointscore: Series pointscore is online here (http://www.brightorangeevents.com/08_BOE_NSWMTB_DH_Series_Pointscore.htm)

Photos:

We had (and I've forgotten his name)... one parent out there taking shots and he'll be bringing them all to the next round at Nowra. He's a great guy, and was selling the ones from Del Rio for $3, and giving $2 to the local club!

We also had a guy from www.surf2summit.com.au (http://www.surf2summit.com.au) come up to us and say he was shooting out there, so that one's probably worth checking out too.

[Balfa_Oli]

Great event.
Just a quick question please in the total point score.
i'm down 3 times.
33Oli Le Lievre 13 13

25Oliver Le Lievre 17 1726Lievre Oliver Le16 16

The track was mad and so much fun, thanks a lot to the organisers.

Oli

[nicho]

Big thanks to Dozer, Al, Jukka, Troy... and everyone else at Coffs for such an amazing weekend, not to mention the 240-odd of you guys that rocked up to race.

Results: Results are online here (http://www.brightorangeevents.com/Results2008/NSWMTB%20State%20Series%202008%20DH%20Round%203%20 Coffs.pdf)(or you can download the attached)

Series Pointscore: Series pointscore is online here (http://www.brightorangeevents.com/08_BOE_NSWMTB_DH_Series_Pointscore.htm)

Photos:

We had (and I've forgotten his name)... one parent out there taking shots and he'll be bringing them all to the next round at Nowra. He's a great guy, and was selling the ones from Del Rio for $3, and giving $2 to the local club!

We also had a guy from www.surf2summit.com.au (http://www.surf2summit.com.au) come up to us and say he was shooting out there, so that one's probably worth checking out too.

hey stu,

dont know how you count the scores but i raced round at canberra and i have no point whatsoever.
i did finish the race. my name is nicholas bailly #38 in current ranking in elite.could you please update the scores please.

nicho

[Plow King]

Hi. I'm pinned.








P.S. Thanks alot for track work Dozer, did a brilliant job maintaining and working on the track. Shame about the weather but I had some fun runs in the morning and all of saturday.

P.P.S. Scrub eet.

[spyderman_au]

AWESOME, just awesome. Had a ball just like I allways have had at COFFS!!!

Track is just so good. It held together fantastically in the rain...

:D:D

[hotazell]

Hi
Does anyone know the website for the photos that were being taken up at the race this weekend. I cant seem to find it.

I will post the photos I took here on farkin later this week. Got a lot of pics so hopefully got most people.

[mullan2304]

My final time isn't even up. WTF. For those in the know who do I talk to so I can correct this.

[pinned--->]

What a treat to ride such a fantastic track. Thanks a lot for all the work put in.

[mullan2304]

True. Huge props to Dozer for setting up a great track. Definetly the most fun I've had on a bike.

[jda]

hey stu,

dont know how you count the scores but i raced round at canberra and i have no point whatsoever.
i did finish the race. my name is nicholas bailly #38 in current ranking in elite.could you please update the scores please.

nicho

yeah same here, do you have to qualify in elite to get any points?

[B1KR BOI]

Just want to give a BIG thank you to the trail builders and the event organisers for a GREAT weekend! By far the best weekend of racing for me so far and im definitely looking forward to next year! Kezza's pumpkin soup was definitely a treat as well haha.

Thanks again,

Greg

[noballz]

I heard a horrible rumour, or it might have just been a bad dream, that there wont be a round there next year. Please don't tell me that is true :(

[trust in gravity]

I heard a horrible rumour, or it might have just been a bad dream, that there wont be a round there next year. Please don't tell me that is true :(

thats not necessarily true.....

[Dozer]

Well well, what a week we had last week! Sorry for my late post, I've been sporting a horrible cold all week (partly from the work in the rain last week and the smoke infested party I went to on Saturday night........:mad:). Anyway, adrenalin kept me rolling.
Thank you and congratulations to all of the riders that showed up, you are the sole existence for the race and no one will forget that, well odne on your results and your huuuuuuge numbers again!
Congrats to our winners and place getters. Your skills in the wet were amazing to watch from the sidelines, awesome stuff.
There is so many people to thank for the event as usual so please let me know if I forgot to type you in!
Thanks to........
Bright Orange Events.
The great timing crew.
The fantastic shuttle guys.
Al and Yukka from Ventoux Cycles Coffs Harbour (for more than just the race stuff ;)).
The guys who shuttled me on Friday while I inspected the course.......;) (for the record, it was the quickest the track has ever been for me on the Friday, unbelievable).
The local club for the BBQ stuff.
The people who helped and offered to help get the track setup.
The first aid people (a huge thank you!).
The riders for their input on improving some stuff on the track (one guy suggested I build another 3 or 4 minute extension........:D).
The local residents for not chucking a wobbly at us for using the public road.
The guys who volunteered and helped me with track marshalling and car parking.
The great people assisting the shuttle line and loading riders onto the trailers.
The other clubs for supplying trailers and other assistance.
The photographers who are going to send me a CD of all of their work for my own private collection...........:D
The weather man for the great sunshine and the rain which made spectating so unreal.
The local bus company and the 4wd mob who spent two whole days shuttling 250 stinking DH riders up and up and up and up........
The Black Phoenix Films biys for the cracker movie (Clict 3 will be instores later this year incase you're wondering).
The Coffs Hotel for supplying the room and AV stuff for us to use.
The people who shouted me grog and offered me a place to stay if I ever travel that way to ride, very appreciated!
The NSWMTB crew for staging the racing series.
Mazzer and the rest of the cheer squad for doing more for DH spectating, setting a great example!
T-Roy, Franky and Cam for helping me build the best damn track in the country! Can I get a halleluyah brother!
Please, if I forgot to mention you, send me a PM and I'll edit my post.

If anyone is heading to this area to ride, please PM me and I'll do some runs with you or go drinking. I enjoy both at any hour of the day........You are all welcome in my hood.

There is so much I could say about this event but I'll save that for another time.;)

[siz]

Halleluyah brother!
:)

[mazzer]

Well well, what a week we had last week! Sorry for my late post, I've been sporting a horrible cold all week (partly from the work in the rain last week and the smoke infested party I went to on Saturday night........:mad:). Anyway, adrenalin kept me rolling.
Thank you and congratulations to all of the riders that showed up, you are the sole existence for the race and no one will forget that, well odne on your results and your huuuuuuge numbers again!
Congrats to our winners and place getters. Your skills in the wet were amazing to watch from the sidelines, awesome stuff.
There is so many people to thank for the event as usual so please let me know if I forgot to type you in!
Thanks to........
Bright Orange Events.
The great timing crew.
The fantastic shuttle guys.
Al and Yukka from Ventoux Cycles Coffs Harbour (for more than just the race stuff ;)).
The guys who shuttled me on Friday while I inspected the course.......;) (for the record, it was the quickest the track has ever been for me on the Friday, unbelievable).
The local club for the BBQ stuff.
The people who helped and offered to help get the track setup.
The first aid people (a huge thank you!).
The riders for their input on improving some stuff on the track (one guy suggested I build another 3 or 4 minute extension........:D).
The local residents for not chucking a wobbly at us for using the public road.
The guys who volunteered and helped me with track marshalling and car parking.
The great people assisting the shuttle line and loading riders onto the trailers.
The other clubs for supplying trailers and other assistance.
The photographers who are going to send me a CD of all of their work for my own private collection...........:D
The weather man for the great sunshine and the rain which made spectating so unreal.
The local bus company and the 4wd mob who spent two whole days shuttling 250 stinking DH riders up and up and up and up........
The Black Phoenix Films biys for the cracker movie (Clict 3 will be instores later this year incase you're wondering).
The Coffs Hotel for supplying the room and AV stuff for us to use.
The people who shouted me grog and offered me a place to stay if I ever travel that way to ride, very appreciated!
The NSWMTB crew for staging the racing series.
T-Roy, Franky and Cam for helping me build the best damn track in the country! Can I get a halleluyah brother!
Please, if I forgot to mention you, send me a PM and I'll edit my post.

If anyone is heading to this area to ride, please PM me and I'll do some runs with you or go drinking. I enjoy both at any hour of the day........You are all welcome in my hood.

There is so much I could say about this event but I'll save that for another time.;)


wasnt my comedy good enought for ya:o

[Dozer]

wasnt my comedy good enought for ya:o

Ediited my post, I knew I forgot one of the key elements.......

Stay tuned for some exciting news people. New info has come up this morning about something with two lines..........;)

[Plow King]

Ediited my post, I knew I forgot one of the key elements.......

Stay tuned for some exciting news people. New info has come up this morning about something with two lines..........;)

2 lines.... Chairlift?

[mazzer]

Ediited my post, I knew I forgot one of the key elements.......

Stay tuned for some exciting news people. New info has come up this morning about something with two lines..........;)

thanks dozer your a good fella:D

[nash]

awsome weekend

thanks dozer for all your effort in keeping the track shmick, to the shuttle drivers, the BBQ people, the bike shed with there tools and parts and to everyone who helped with the weekend it was great. except it started to piss down rain about 10 mins before my race run which sucked. im glad i wasnt in hardtail tho :D