06 Round #2: Lithgow Details [Archive]

thecat

31-03-2006, 09:20 PM

Info here
http://www.ctmbc.net/Pages/Temps/state.html

Entries forms will be up shortly.

anyone heading up who can help out with marshaling bounce me a PM

Cheers

sammydog

31-03-2006, 09:33 PM

Looking forward to this race, being the first time I'll actually make it to a Lithgow DH round.

MATTY R

01-04-2006, 04:12 PM

cant wait!!

this is my favorite track of the state series!

just hope its not raining:(

Daver

03-04-2006, 01:48 PM

Is it the same track from last year?

Toxic

03-04-2006, 02:01 PM

Yeah, but Skinny has been improving it.

thecat

03-04-2006, 02:53 PM

A few little changes. not much

max mckinney

03-04-2006, 03:17 PM

a down ramp on road gap or extension of "Generation gap" would be good...:cool:

Wayno

03-04-2006, 05:00 PM

a down ramp on road gap or extension of "Generation gap" would be good...:cool:

I second the down ramp for the road gap but piss that generation gap off that is the biggest waste of time. And yes I do it

thecat

03-04-2006, 05:36 PM

Down ramp???? It's only 3 feet high.

Ummm. Actually, a down ramp is being worked on. Genny is a fav part of track for many riders.

Daver

03-04-2006, 05:53 PM

Down ramp???? It's only 3 feet high.

Ummm. Actually, a down ramp is being worked on. Genny is a fav part of track for many riders.

Have you taken out that little A-frame/Pallet jump before it? I think with that out of the way Generation gap would be more achievable and more fun...

Squidly Didly

03-04-2006, 06:00 PM

Down ramp???? It's only 3 feet high.

Ummm. Actually, a down ramp is being worked on. Genny is a fav part of track for many riders.
http://forums.farkin.net/images/icons/icon13.gif with the downramp idea. It'll be nose-case madness!

DH_Freak

03-04-2006, 07:37 PM

hey guys. just wondering if any of you's would happen to have a pic of this "generation gap"? cheers reece!:D

Squidly Didly

03-04-2006, 07:58 PM

http://www.ctmbc.net/photos/tom.jpg

Wayno

03-04-2006, 08:02 PM

Down ramp???? It's only 3 feet high.

Ummm. Actually, a down ramp is being worked on. Genny is a fav part of track for many riders.

It may only be 3 feet high, but its the huck to flat that is the problem? But if you guys are putting in a downramp that will be awesome it doesn't even need to be big. But your track is still kick arse. I don't mean any disrespect towards you guys because you do, do an excellent job

norco_rampage

03-04-2006, 08:03 PM

hey guys. just wondering if any of you's would happen to have a pic of this "generation gap"? cheers reece

These should give u an idea of the size.

Squidly Didly

03-04-2006, 08:14 PM

Hey Reece and anyone else interested in seeing the track

Check out these two vids ...

Lithgow National Movie (http://forums.farkin.net/showthread.php?t=24986&highlight=lithgow)

Lithgow National Crash Movie (http://forums.farkin.net/showthread.php?t=25727&highlight=lithgow)

thecat

04-04-2006, 07:04 AM

or this helmet cam run.
http://users.tpg.com.au/incyc/luke2.wmv

thecat

04-04-2006, 07:16 AM

Have you taken out that little A-frame/Pallet jump before it? I think with that out of the way Generation gap would be more achievable and more fun...

Hey daver. the pallet jump is there for a few reasons.

a) To get over the log.

B) It forms a water bar and diverts water off the track.

C) adds an extra challenge.

With out that heading into the genny what you have is a pretty skillless track.

With the exception of the rock garden and first switch back there are no other sections that offer a reasonable technical challenge so I think the track would be less with out it.

But keep the ideas coming. I know Skinny has big plans for the track later in the year. Not sure how much we can get done for the state race but we are open to suggestions..

As for the Road Gap. The lander is sloping down.... Ride smooth people. ride smooth;o)

intense jonoooo

05-04-2006, 08:29 PM

Have you taken out that little A-frame/Pallet jump before it? I think with that out of the way Generation gap would be more achievable and more fun...

clearly that just makes it easier and less challenging and hence "woop dee dooo". It's good to have something that is a bit challenging in race tracks.

dhr_matt

05-04-2006, 10:36 PM

Incontinent

06-04-2006, 06:22 AM

holy crap...$70? i havnt raced in a while but it was never that much. Why so high?

Another thing, are there any days in the week or on the weekend where ppl meet to practise on the track? Cheers

Matt

Obviously you haven't raced at Thredbo.
$70 for Saturday and Sunday is quite reasonable by todays standards.

dhr_matt

06-04-2006, 09:55 AM

nah i havnt, but i was going to a while ago too but carpel tunnel stopped me

DH_Freak

08-04-2006, 12:42 PM

ok..... thats huge but mad i wouldnt hit it though. i look up to those who do it:) there is a way round it right?? hopefully make i up there!!:D

johnny

09-04-2006, 03:44 PM

Obviously you haven't raced at Thredbo.
$70 for Saturday and Sunday is quite reasonable by todays standards.
Was just wondering what the story with shuttle sis. Will they be provided or is it BYO?

thecat

09-04-2006, 06:03 PM

There are no private shuttles at state races.

Our access road is way to narrow to let people go at it willynilly

johnny

09-04-2006, 06:04 PM

That's the answer I was hoping to hear, see y'all there ;)

skinny666

10-04-2006, 09:36 PM

ok..... thats huge but mad i wouldnt hit it though. i look up to those who do it:) there is a way round it right?? hopefully make i up there!!:D

the geni isent that big... most of the lithgow young'ens smash it up easy. And as for removing the A frame befor it NOT guna happen, because if we did you would get way to much speed and over clear the geni to a flat rock surface. Not a good look.
Road gap to use the term losley, well its more of a speed huck to slite left corner.... the faster you go the smoother it gets. :cool:

drewandmel

11-04-2006, 08:06 PM

There is a down ramp!! and my misuss can land it !! harden up!!

BrumbyJack

11-04-2006, 08:14 PM

Yeah, but Mel is a legend :D

Is she going to Lithgow???

drewandmel

11-04-2006, 10:28 PM

yeah, should be there, depends if anyone buys her bike though!

ridefast_dieyoung

19-04-2006, 11:16 AM

Have you taken out that little A-frame/Pallet jump before it? I think with that out of the way Generation gap would be more achievable and more fun...
The genny is easily achievable, most come in too hot and over clear the thing... Hit it up, you'll be surprised!!

spam

02-05-2006, 08:11 AM

so are shuttles provided???

thecat

02-05-2006, 08:13 AM

yes, there are shuttles as answered previously

http://forums.farkin.net/showpost.php?p=618196&postcount=25

thecat

02-05-2006, 10:08 AM

Hey all.

Just a quick note to let every one know we've had a stuff up with our caters.
The mob we had lined up pulled out at the last minute.

I've managed to get someone else to cater for Sunday but On Saturday you are going to have to either bring lunch or head into town.

OK Rego on sat opens at or as close as we can get it to 10am.
Shuttles will begin as soon as possible thereafter.

Rego on Sunday will be 9-10.30am
There is to be 1 complusary practice run for all riders on Sunday.

NO rider is to be on the track without first regeristing and NO private shuttles will be premitted. Any riders disreguarding this will be disqualified.

MrCove

02-05-2006, 12:09 PM

more likely is that Ego has eaten all the pies!!!!

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thecat

02-05-2006, 01:01 PM

Mmmmmmmm, Pies......

johnny

02-05-2006, 01:17 PM

Mmmmm, Lifgooooo!

Just booked my accom (Courthouse Hotel, hope it's not a dung heap!) and have been watching the videos........cannot wait! Bring on the bikes beers and broken bones! :D

thecat

02-05-2006, 01:24 PM

Mmmmm, Lifgooooo!

Just booked my accom (Courthouse Hotel, hope it's not a dung heap!) and have been watching the videos........cannot wait! Bring on the bikes beers and broken bones! :D

Put it this way. It use to be called "Jabba's palace"...

johnny

02-05-2006, 03:59 PM

Laurie

02-05-2006, 05:12 PM

thecat

02-05-2006, 05:30 PM

Um, shit, ok...... Please tell me the rooms aren't full of lice and shit though!!??

I don't mind if the joint is full of freaks or anything, just that it's hygenic and I won't get molested by the town drunk whilst I sleep.

Never stayed in the rooms but they should be fine. The publican seems OK.
Good news is that its a 50 meter stumbl.. I mean, walk to the Workies :o)

skinny666

02-05-2006, 11:25 PM

Um, shit, ok...... Please tell me the rooms aren't full of lice and shit though!!??

I don't mind if the joint is full of freaks or anything, just that it's hygenic and I won't get molested by the town drunk whilst I sleep.

you'll b ok dude.. i know the ppl who own it and they r nice ppl...
this just the ppl that drink there r a bit well lets just say u have a job and pay taxes well some of them may get spent here, most of that happens on thursday nights so u'll b ok...

G-Man

03-05-2006, 12:47 PM

It may only be 3 feet high, but its the huck to flat that is the problem? But if you guys are putting in a downramp that will be awesome it doesn't even need to be big. But your track is still kick arse. I don't mean any disrespect towards you guys because you do, do an excellent job

Do you mean the little road gap at the top as the
Genny gap is smooth as ..

dont worry just hit it up bro ..

only reason i ask is you state huck to flat ??

catch ya up there ,, G-man outy

thecat

03-05-2006, 05:41 PM

Had a rethink and wont be modifying road gap for this race.

But had a bit of fun today with a new jump ;O)

http://www.insanecycles.com.au/newjump.wmv

Brad_morris_mfr

03-05-2006, 07:20 PM

Who is that insane rider?:D

thecat

03-05-2006, 08:00 PM

some young MoFoRo

mtbmamma

03-05-2006, 09:47 PM

holy crap...$70? i havnt raced in a while but it was never that much. Why so high?

Another thing, are there any days in the week or on the weekend where ppl meet to practise on the track? Cheers

Matt

Do you realise how much petrol you use up in shuttles? $50-70 is worth it!:p

mtbmamma

03-05-2006, 09:49 PM

There is a down ramp!! and my misuss can land it !! harden up!!
Yes but Mel is terrific.:p

reej

03-05-2006, 10:53 PM

Had a rethink and wont be modifying road gap for this race.

But had a bit of fun today with a new jump ;O)

http://www.insanecycles.com.au/newjump.wmv

This gives the spectators a bit more interest and excitement as everyone at last years state champs (including myself) was pedaling around it in their race runs to get a cpl of splits quicker.
dosn't look like there's a quicker way around it this time.
mad

youngone

03-05-2006, 11:45 PM

Had a rethink and wont be modifying road gap for this race.

But had a bit of fun today with a new jump ;O)

http://www.insanecycles.com.au/newjump.wmv

Nice work!!!

I know at least one bloke that'll be glad that jump has been changed. ;)

Adrian

04-05-2006, 10:43 AM

This is a bit last minute.

I'm looking for a lift out for the race so I don't have to train it. I'm in the Eastern suburbs, But I'll travel to wherever anyone willing is leaving from. Will pay in beer, cash, bike parts (got a few of those spare). Won't pay in indecent acts, as too many have been done for free, and it wouldn't feel like a far trade.

Got a xs hardtail and the usual change of clothes to take.

pm me please, or laugh as I ride in with a full bag... Whatever floats your boat.

Cheers,

adrian.

October26

04-05-2006, 11:23 AM

Had a rethink and wont be modifying road gap for this race.

But had a bit of fun today with a new jump ;O)

http://www.insanecycles.com.au/newjump.wmv

Has that been done since Sunday?
it didn't look that big on Sunday or did it?

dirtdemon

04-05-2006, 12:42 PM

Will the track be open tomorrow. Thinking of going up early for some practice

thecat

04-05-2006, 01:23 PM

Has that been done since Sunday?
it didn't look that big on Sunday or did it?

There been a lot done since Sunday.

Will the track be open tomorrow. Thinking of going up early for some practice

Yes but there will be people working on the track so keep an eye out for them, slow down and get off a walk if they need you too. Not like the two morons on Anzac day who will be very lucky if Skinny allows them to enter.

max mckinney

04-05-2006, 08:48 PM

With the new bottom jump it ads excitement to spectators and when you go around the jump its boring as anyway...looks goos anyway should be some good crashes off it to..:eek:

wsmtbdhvp

06-05-2006, 08:03 PM

219 riders regestered on Saturday makes it the biggest DH in this years series. Well done CTMTB.

Tracks dusty and challanging.

Brad Kelly showed us all how to do new the bottom jump, smooth as! A lot of riders are going totally over the end ramp.

Alice Minahan cleared the bottom jump.

Fastest speed today was 64 km/hr about 50 meters before the bottom jump.