Ourimbah Club Race 26-06-05

[Wayno]

Hey there everyone,

Just a heads up for the next Ourimbah club race we are going to do somthing a little different and we hope everyone has a good time. For CCOMTB club members there is double points up for grabs, what we are going to do that's different is race the normal track from the fire tower first run, then second run from the half way start down the switch back track.

We rode it yesterday and it was awesome fun and very doable. Then the two timed runs will be added together for an accumalated time. So you should ride hard but don't go all out as you want to be able to do your second ride because you may win the first race but could flat or crash on the second run and lose.

If you can get out and practice it that would be good as there are some north shore style ramps in it they are not big or anything just know they are there and there is B-lines around them. The track will be bunted out in the near future so it should be easy to follow. PLEASE NOTE it goes across the XC track so be AWARE of other riders when you are practicing, they won't be there on race day.

Hope to see you there and remeber it is all about fun and is not a matter of life and death. Also the time keeper dosen't mind letting you know what time you did but if another rider is coming across the line he/she will not answer you so please do not get upset with them.

Thanks Wayne Froggatt
DH Co-Ordinator CCOMTB

[MATTY R]

damn!

i was going to try and keep it a secret and practice on the sly ;)

[Kammy]

sounds awesome after missing last round im so in for this one.
just a quick question, if i pay my yearly licence fee on race day do i get sent my card or whatever in the mail as im hoping to buy the membership at the june race??

[MATTY R]

your card will get sent in the mail

[louie]

i went to the last race, and which track was raced then? i raced the one with the roll down thing at the start near the big tower thing, is that halfway down the switchback track or in the second run will we start halfway down the track near the tower???

[Richlude]

sweeeeeeeet

[Wayno]

i went to the last race, and which track was raced then? i raced the one with the roll down thing at the start near the big tower thing, is that halfway down the switchback track or in the second run will we start halfway down the track near the tower???

As to your first question that is the normal track when you start at the fire tower on the roll in.

As to your second question. WHAT?

If I can try and decipheir what you are asking, as you are about to enter the undulating part of the normal track don't enter it and keep going straight along the fire road (simple terms stay right) till you get to a clump of rocks now that is the halfway track start.
Go straight down the fire road merging/vering to the right you will see a cut track follow that stick to the left by that I mean follow tracks going towards left (there will be one track that goes right don't follow that) its pretty simple after that going into a bunch of switchbacks hence why it is called the switchback track.

Hope this helps you out a bit better
Thanks Wayne Froggatt
CCOMTB DH Co-ordinator

[Daver]

Non members don't get points do they, so say the highest placed member is in 8th, then they would receive first place points, or do they get 8th place points?

[jaboff]

Watch out for the goats!
I rode that track yesterday arvo and near ran over a goat.
Scared th f#@k out of me.

[Wayno]

Non members don't get points do they, so say the highest placed member is in 8th, then they would receive first place points, or do they get 8th place points?

If you came 8th and are the first CCOMTB club member you will get 1st place points in your catagory, as non members get no points regardless of were they come.

[Kammy]

if i join as a member on the race day do i classify as a ccmtb member or not?

[MATTY R]

if i join as a member on the race day do i classify as a ccmtb member or not?


if you join the club when u enter to race, you will be eligable for points that day

[Wayno]

if i join as a member on the race day do i classify as a ccmtb member or not?

Plain an simple yes. From that day on you will be a club member and you will be allocated points, which will go to a total for the year entitaling you to a piece of the booty if you so happen to make top three of your class/age group

[robbyloveday]

fellas what does CCMTB stand for?

[Daver]

fellas what does CCMTB stand for?

Central Coast (Ourimbah) MTB club

[millsy]

sounds fun :)

[intense jonoooo]

sounds like great fun! something different to try out! hope to get there! good work guys at CCOMTB!! you guys are do an awesome job! the tracks are mad.. i havent ridden this new switch back one, wateva it is.. but cant wait! catchya up ther!

JOno.

[robbyloveday]

i was hoping to get up there on the weekend and give the track a run is it possible to catch pulic transport up there. ie a train.
Everytime i go to glenrock the train stops at ourimbah and i am heaps tempted to get off and try and find them.
Anyone know?

[MATTY R]

i was hoping to get up there on the weekend and give the track a run is it possible to catch pulic transport up there. ie a train.
Everytime i go to glenrock the train stops at ourimbah and i am heaps tempted to get off and try and find them.
Anyone know?

ourimbah station is actually no where near the track, it's closer to tuggerah station, but i wouldnt want to ride a dh bike to the track, it would still be at least 10ks away

[norco_rampage]

ourimbah station is actually no where near the track, it's closer to tuggerah station, but i wouldnt want to ride a dh bike to the track, it would still be at least 10ks away

been there done that from both ourimbah and tuggerah. i was so stupid to think that ourimbah would be closer, i should of checked the map first.

from tuggerah aint so bad,( i rode there on a race day and still managed to come first), but you would be better of scabing a lift.

[jonnyboy]

awesome work wayne. That track was so good in the wet when it cut back across the hill to the left after the fire road crossing.

does it still have that little north shore section at the bottom? and will xc be on in the morning before?

[intense jonoooo]

awesome work wayne. That track was so good in the wet when it cut back across the hill to the left after the fire road crossing.

does it still have that little north shore section at the bottom? and will xc be on in the morning before?


please please, explain the track and where it is plz..

[jonnyboy]

I gather you know the general area and where that track turns off (or go straight in this case) the normal state race. It starts and follows the ridge line with a tight tree section then into a sweeper section that is mostly off camber but super fun, it then goes into a tighter sections on the left side of the ridge (normal track side) the old track then turned sharp left adn cut back across to where the the big right sandy fire road corner is on the state track. The traverese across the hill is fairly off camber and had a number of big rocks and twists in it, and i think runs by and across where the current xc track runs.

hope thats not too confusing

[Wayno]

awesome work wayne. That track was so good in the wet when it cut back across the hill to the left after the fire road crossing.

does it still have that little north shore section at the bottom? and will xc be on in the morning before?

The XC will be on in the morning but they are doing somthing a little different as well. They will be doing a time trial race on a much shorter track approx 8-10mins. So they shouldn't be getting to close to that track on race day. You are more than welcomed to enter that as well it should be a lot of fun and shouldn't wear the rider out as much as a full XC race.
If you are practicing up there at anytime please just note that the switchback track does go cross part of the XC track and there could be XC riders on the track so please stop for them if they are there as we don't want accidents all over the place.
On a lighter note I do plan on going up there on Sunday afternoon between 1 & 2pm so if you are not to sure of the track I will be there you are more than welcomed to follow me down.
Wayne

[Cave Dweller]

i was hoping to get up there on the weekend and give the track a run is it possible to catch pulic transport up there. ie a train.
Everytime i go to glenrock the train stops at ourimbah and i am heaps tempted to get off and try and find them.
Anyone know?

Catch the train to Wyong Have done it before, maybe 30min ride on the DH bike from the station.

[scblack]

Catch the train to Wyong Have done it before, maybe 30min ride on the DH bike from the station.

Isn't Tuggerah a closer station, being next door to freeway at Westfield?

[MATTY R]

I do plan on going up there on Sunday afternoon between 1 & 2pm so if you are not to sure of the track I will be there you are more than welcomed to follow me down.
Wayne


ill be there pretty much all day on sunday aswell, and ill be happy to show anyone the track too

ill be the guy on the brand new DHi ill be wearing a massive grin like
this---> :D

[Richlude]

nice one matt , hows she ride ??? ill be up there sundays aswell dude :)

[MATTY R]

havent picked it up yet, it rides in the carpark pretty sweet!

getting it on saturday morning

[Wayno]

havent picked it up yet, it rides in the carpark pretty sweet!

getting it on saturday morning

I will tinkered with it before you get there Saturday morning, I might do it tonight on the way home and set the brakes up the right way go for a ride in the carpark pop a couple of wheelies and do a skid or 2.
Ha Ha! ( Nelson Style ) Should be tops and heaps faster than your old one.

[Cave Dweller]

Isn't Tuggerah a closer station, being next door to freeway at Westfield?

Hmmm...... The Westfield is still a fair way away and you would either need to ride into Wyong anyway or head back towards the freeway and go over the bridge to get the back way to ourihmba. I think that Wyong is closer myself, and also, the country express trains stop at Wyong every 30mins, but at tuggerah every hour so less stuffing around getting to Wyong. Trust me, im the public transport master :p

[Richlude]

are u going up sat matt ??? with jay ??? where head up i nthe morning .

[MATTY R]

nah im only going on sunday,

[beefrocket]

Im new to downhill and i was wondering how the shuttles work on race day? Do you need to bring your own driver or are people happy to share rides as long as you do your own share of the shuttling?

[MATTY R]

the club trailer is usually doing shuttles on the day, but its best to have a driver as a back up, but if you get stuck someone will give you a lift up, just ask around

ps. hows the bike going?

[Kammy]

anybody know the condition of the track how its looking etc? :eek:

[Daver]

anybody know the condition of the track how its looking etc? :eek:

I hear theres a few rock's, some jumps, and a shitload of ruts. Theres also some dirt which is surprising, but its all pretty hardpack.

[Kammy]

I hear theres a few rock's, some jumps, and a shitload of ruts. Theres also some dirt which is surprising, but its all pretty hardpack.

mm sounds sketch :confused:

[spam]

what time would racing be finished for u17s

[Wayno]

what time would racing be finished for u17s

When they have finished.

[Wayno]

mm sounds sketch :confused:

Dude, it is a DH track there all full of rocks, Dirt and things to run over. What do you want it to be like? A freeway? Just get on your bike and ride

[Kammy]

Dude, it is a DH track there all full of rocks, Dirt and things to run over. What do you want it to be like? A freeway? Just get on your bike and ride

I know what it looks like ive raced every round bar one this year. sorry had a lapse in concentration posting that..

racing starts 2pm still i guess?

[MATTY R]

i think they are looking to start racing a little earlier this time...........

can you confirm this wayne?

[smooth]

Hey ppl the guy that usually drives up to ourimbah has gone to the snow this WE which has left me and my brothers sorta stranded.would anyone with 3 spare seats feel like some company. We will give you $40 for fuel. Also if you have a tow bar we can provide a trailer that can comfortably carry 5 bikes.

Can anyone help?

[robbyloveday]

i was talkin 2 wayne b4 he pmed me and said that racing should start between 1 and 1 30

[Kammy]

sounds like the shuttles are a no go can someone confirm please :)

[Daver]

sounds like the shuttles are a no go can someone confirm please :)

Dude, there are never real shuttles at ourimbah races- it's normally byo.

[Kammy]

Dude, there are never real shuttles at ourimbah races- it's normally byo.

yeah i no that but theres seems to be always someone running the big trailer, ohwell hopefully my friends dad is willing to stay :D

[Mr Sheen]

We should have read the date right. Got there sunday morning to race only to find out it was a week to early.

[Wayno]

i think they are looking to start racing a little earlier this time...........

can you confirm this wayne?

OK, due to the amount of phone calls and E-mails I have recieve since putting this up it seems there is going to be a few riders turn up for this race so to be able to have this meet finish before dark we are going to now start this race at 12pm. That is 12 pm so turn up early for practice maybe even come on Saturday for practice if you can if you turn up latter sorry we won't be able to let you race because otherwise you will be riding in the dark.
Sorry for any inconvience. Still it will allow everyone to go home at a reasonable time in the afternoon.
See you There :)
Wayne Froggatt DH Co-ordinator CCOMTB

PS it Is going to start at 12 PM

[intense jonoooo]

gawwd thats hell early...ooh well get home early..

but i thought someone said the new dh track crosses the xc track? therefore if xc is on till like 10 or something... how are we surpose to practice? can we practice why xc racing is going? cause I doubt DH riders are going to have time to scan the area for xc riders...

[Wayno]

gawwd thats hell early...ooh well get home early..

but i thought someone said the new dh track crosses the xc track? therefore if xc is on till like 10 or something... how are we surpose to practice? can we practice why xc racing is going? cause I doubt DH riders are going to have time to scan the area for xc riders...

The XC riders are using a short time trial track so they shouldn't really be a problem

[smiddy]

sorry if this has been mentioned before but have never been to the Ourimbah races and was wondering how much it costs for the day?? racing?? shuttles?? thanks if someone can help me with prices

cheers

[Kammy]

sorry if this has been mentioned before but have never been to the Ourimbah races and was wondering how much it costs for the day?? racing?? shuttles?? thanks if someone can help me with prices

cheers

it cost $23 for a day licence and race entry and shuttles are generally sharing
hope this helps see ya sunday

[farkus]

Is there going to be a hardtail div?

[Kammy]

yes, well i hope there is cause thats my class :p

[brim]

Hi all,

I'm interested in entering this race but haven't ever been to a DH race before. Can someone pls give me the heads up on what is required for entry?

I assume FFace helmet, armour (+bike) and entry fee is required but do you need to be a member of any club to enter a race?

Thanks,

Dave.

[Wayno]

Hi all,

I'm interested in entering this race but haven't ever been to a DH race before. Can someone pls give me the heads up on what is required for entry?

I assume FFace helmet, armour (+bike) and entry fee is required but do you need to be a member of any club to enter a race?

Thanks,

Dave.

You don't need to be a club member as you can buy a day licence. The day licence is not all that expensive entry fee is about $8. if you are under 18 you will need a parent or gardian to sign for you.
Buying a MTBA licence allows you to race at all races without filling out day licence's every time.
All that stuff you mention is good a full face helmet is compulsory a bike will help you out in your plight to ride, body armour is a personal choice but highly recomended

[Kammy]

any way we can find the weather come from sydney?? phone someone or just hope for the best eh :D

[MATTY R]

ill put a post up first thing on sunday morning to let you know what the weather is like

[MATTY R]

just got back from a few runs then, the track is in pretty good shape.

There are a few slippery bits but most of it is tacky and still heaps of fun. There hasnt been that much rain out there

[fatnold]

does central coast club have a web site?

[MATTY R]

yes, in my signiture below

it hasnt been up dated in a while. It is in the process of being re done

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[MATTY R]

ok, its 730 sunday morning.

it hasnt rained here in a couple of hours.It is still a bit grey but there are patches of blue sky here and there

[benji boy]

So Does that mean it is on

[mike&nat]

dont come ben dont come :P
i ll be heading up now, should be some fun in the wet

[benji boy]

im Going and i willl beat u mike with ur Dh team :D

[J-Bro]

im over near gosford and theres no rain at the moment, bit of cloud hangin round but just like matt said threres blue sky so im happy....dosn't look too bad at all here. lets just hope it holds off for the day. see ya out there matt.

[Chicka]

im over near gosford and theres no rain at the moment, bit of cloud hangin round but just like matt said threres blue sky so im happy...

Same around my way, i'm about 15 or so minutes from the track, A bit cloudy but the sun is tryin to find its way through.

bring on the sub 4 minute time!!
Yeeeeeeeeew

max

[J-Bro]

bring on the sub 4 minute time!!
Yeeeeeeeeew

max[/QUOTE]

well its all on you and matt... the big test ay.... and both are on new rigs. should be interesting. :D :D

[Chicka]

Bring it on matt! hahah
Max you are so cool and will beat the 4 min time
Why thanks matt, thats a real confidence boost :D
heheheh

Max




(above quote is not an actual quote)

[J-Bro]

max... your a tool.... farkin funny but :)

[Chicka]

Bring it on matt! hahah

Why thanks matt, thats a real confidence boost :D
heheheh

Max




(above quote is not an actual quote)


Damn karma, its cause i posted that that i crashed twice in one run, and you beat me by 10 secs in the other :mad:
It must be your new bike, :D heheheheh
Was a good race and whoever was filming on the second track, and got the crash of rider 203 (me) can you please post it, so everyone can have a laugh cheers.

edit: And those damn leeches!!! My bike got 2 of them, and i only got one
Nothing beats pourin' salt over em and then burning them off. The best of both worlds :D

max

[MATTY R]

theres always next time chicka

the gt was just to shiny and fast :p

[smiddy]

it was my first race at ourimbah this weekend and i loved it ... how often is it on ?? do the results get posted on farkin or what ??

[trust in gravity]

how did the new racing format go at the club round today.did the other track rock?what sorta times was it getting?

[dh'r king]

The normal DH track was in good condition, but that new track is pretty bad. i dont think they should hold another race in that format. it was damn slippery going up the fire roads. any 1 got pics

[Richlude]

3:51 :) thankyou

[Wayno]

Thanks to everyone that came up today it was a good turn out even with the rain turning people away we still ahd 56 riders in all.
The second track was fun, well I thought it was anyway and takes away from the same ole'.
It wasn't much fun sitting there timing getting eaten by leechs and mosquito, the only downside to the day.
My first race back since breaking my collarbone (again, twice this year) I pulled a 3.55 and a 2.05 pretty stoked about that considering it has been 2 months since last race.
Anyway everyone seemed to have a good time. I don't think we will accumalate times again but we will deffintly race that track again for somthing different but we will do some work on it and try and make it just a little longer.
Thanks to all the new riders who turned up hope to see you out there again for some more racing. I will get the times up tomorrow for every one to have a look at.
Till next time ride hard but ride safe
Wayne Froggatt CCOMTB DH Co-ordinator

[mike&nat]

yeah will put up the womeningolf pics up soon my dad got quite a bit round 400 he was the one with the fast flashes and clicking. probably be put up tomoz twas pretty fun.
BENJI GIRL: 'im Going and i willl beat u mike with ur Dh team' thats wats annoyin about u. were you even close to his time.... i think not muhahahaa

[J-Bro]

3:51 thankyou

yeah yeah. well the competition heats up yet again rich. cant wait till next round...
and wayne, are you able to get the results/points up tonight?? or am i askin a bit much too soon? ...Jay

[benji boy]

yeah will put up the womeningolf pics up soon my dad got quite a bit round 400 he was the one with the fast flashes and clicking. probably be put up tomoz twas pretty fun.
BENJI GIRL: 'im Going and i willl beat u mike with ur Dh team' thats wats annoyin about u. were you even close to his time.... i think not muhahahaa
i think so compared to what i was getting before and i nearly got nat so muhahahahahaaa :p

[mike&nat]

u weren't close to me like 20 secs so muhahaahaha
oh and the pics are up phat snaps :)

[MATTY R]

results are here http://forums.farkin.net/showthread.php?t=33510