Norcal High School Cycling opening

[francois]

Another Big Growth Year for NorCal High School Cycling League | Mountain Bike Review

Who is going? Can you take tons of photos and report on the event?

I think I can make it with kids in tow.

fc

[Loll]

Slightly off topic. I remember reading about one of the former high school state champion that trains in demo during the wknd, 2 laps each time...rides a specialized...Think the first name is John??

Anyone know who I am talking about? Trying to find out more info about this rider.

On a side note. Wish I had the support back then like the kids have these days.

[maleonardphi]

John Bennett? He races for the California Giant Strawberries team.

[JMac47]

Another Big Growth Year for NorCal High School Cycling League | Mountain Bike Review

Who is going? Can you take tons of photos and report on the event?

I think I can make it with kids in tow.

fc

Woohoo will be there in support for 18 of the Casa High team from Petaluma!

[jeng]

Gonna be there with our first ever race. Introducing the VHS Dirt Dogs!

[norcalruckus]

Haha,,,,you guys beat me to my post!!! I will be there. We will be the team with the BEST bbq in the pit area!

Its a great event put on by a great league. Hope to see lots of MTBR members there!!!!

[Metamorphic]

I'll be there.

[fat.tires]

I'll be there with the Novato and San Marin teams.

Here we go!!!

[redhawk]

Go Miners!

[Berkeley Mike]

It's great to see the developement of support for the NorCal League on this site. Just remember that the most important thing is fun.

[francois]

We're starting a High School - Collegiate - NICA Forum btw.

I'll do it tomorrow.

fc

[norcalruckus]

Great idea Francois!!!

[Metamorphic]

I spent the morning helping set the course. The Poison Oak is budding HARD right now. Make sure you bring your Technu.

[francois]

I spent the morning helping set the course. The Poison Oak is budding HARD right now. Make sure you bring your Technu.

OMG, get some first time racers a huge dose of poison oak. Sounds like a recipe for disaster.

fc

[francois]

Ok, I am going tomorrow! What time should I get there? I'll bring 5 cameras.

Who else is going to be there?

fc

[mtnbecky]

Ok, I am going tomorrow! What time should I get there? I'll bring 5 cameras.

Who else is going to be there?

fc

I'll be warming up my Varsity Girls for El Cerrito HS pretty early...we're hoping to get there by 7 or 8. Then...I'll be sweeping Varsity Boys race which starts around 1 p.m. Francis, get there by 9 to set up for the start on the beach. It'll be sooooo rad! Be sure to bring cowbells along with all those cameras! Go NICA/Go Norcal! yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Empty_Beer]

We're starting a High School - Collegiate - NICA Forum btw.

I'll do it tomorrow.

fc

Great idea

I'll be helping at the Trojan's compound. I'll keep an eye out for mtbr-ers.

[Glide the Clyde]

We're starting a High School - Collegiate - NICA Forum btw.

I'll do it tomorrow.

fc

Serious? Verycool.

Washington is rolling into its second season, first race in March with 3 to follow. Twice as many as the first season. The venues are more evenly distributed throughout the state this year and in fact, we're hosting a race here in my hometown. There are 3 teams from our region of the state where there was only one last season. Two are sanctioned HS club teams while the third is a composite team. I figure there will be close to 60%-70% more student-racers statewide this season over last.

More states joining...more kids getting involved in organized cycling...more adults stepping up to coach and ride lead. Good stuff.

[Metamorphic]

Ok, I am going tomorrow! What time should I get there? I'll bring 5 cameras.

Who else is going to be there?

fc

I think the first heats start at 10. IIWY, I'd get there at least an hour ahead of time so you'll have time to park, and ride to a scenic or interesting spot on the trail. Longer if you're going to socialize.

[Berkeley Mike]

Get there early and tour the paddock area if you really want to see what this NorCal thingy is all about. You will be amazed. Walk around, watch and listen. Soak it up.

The racing is just kids pedaling hard; it is only the icing an a truely great cake that is so much more involved.

[francois]

koo. I'll bring a Pliny for every coach I see.

fc

[Empty_Beer]

koo. I'll bring a Pliny for every coach I see.

fc

I've never had a Pliny. I've never had the honor of meeting you...

Remember the Trojans/Spartans!!!!


p.s. It's a high school event... perhaps we drink beer "off campus"

[jeng]

koo. I'll bring a Pliny for every coach I see.

fc

Awesome! After, there are a few coaches that will be doing shuttle runs in Auburn. You should join if you can.

[francois]

Live from the site ... 600 racers


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[jeng]

Live from the site ... 600 racers


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I am here: Google Maps

francois, nice seeing you out there. Thanks for the Pliney. I will just now be enjoying it to drown my sorrow after breaking my bike on a post ride shuttle run...