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"Race" da Rocks at Hunlocks 2013

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#1 ·
Yes, I said "Race"

Just a brief overview...

...the gracious guys at HCGA Scott, Jimmy, and Ed have finalized approval for a mt bike race in 2013. This thread will talk about, organize, and consume the opening dialog and planning right up until race day.

Our main goals are: To host a race that "all" can have fun at, and add a mt bike race to our list of expanding races/events that our Moto club has been running since 1962.

As for now HCGA, NEPMTBA and a well known guy(who can chime in whenever he feels like it)... Rich...LOL are all on board for putting on a great race for all to enjoy. Those of you who know Rich from the Coal Cracker Classic know he is a great guy and very determined and we totally support his race and efforts!

The race course located near Wilkes Barre Pa, at the HCGA property is fairly new to the mt biking world, and our ever expanding and improving trails have only been on dirt for 2 years. Many of you have never visited the trails at HCGA, being private property it is not open all the time to ride but better still when invites are offered they always come with lots of good times and in 2013 we will continue to have the HCGA Friday night pasta rides as well as pre race rides open to all who wish to join us.

As far as course design we "will not" run you on the Triple Black Diamond trials type sections, but use a designed "race course" containing: Cross Country MTB type Dirt Roads, Dual Track, and Single Track, so a great mix of all will exist as well as lots of elevation changes and passing zones!

Any bike shop, business, or person(s) interested in sponsoring or supporting this race can post here in this thread, PM NEPMTBA, or cr500 here on MTBR, or call Scott Olex at 574-2832

So, now all we need is racers!

More coming soon, any questions gladly answered, please chime in the conversation!
 
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#108 ·
Can't wait for Monday night's ride, one last spin before the race. The other day while ribboning the trails were perfect. It is a lot of work all year and so much behind the scenes that no one thinks about.

So, there it is down to counting the single days till Race the Rocks!
Racing is living, everything else is just waiting, so who's ready to live? 7/27/13 it all goes down!
 
#111 ·
Received an email via Rob Steele( Back Mountain Enduro Riders )president:

Mountain Bike race this Saturday at Hunlocks. If anyone can come down and help out or just watch it would be appreciated. Mostly to watch the trail and help anyone out that is broke down.

Signup is at 7:00

Race starts at 11:00

Experts do 3 laps. Amateurs do 2 laps, and novices do 1 lap. Lap is about 7 miles.

Contact Scott Olex for more info.

Looks like the posse has arrived...LOL
 
#118 ·
Well, if I can give ya support, jut ride your own pace, don't take chances, challenge the course by picking good lines, enjoy the fact that you are competing with a lot of others who enjoy the trails and the friends you have and the new one's you will meet! It's great to have ya along for the ride!
 
#130 ·
Yes it was a lot of fun, but it was a lot of work for a few guys and the number of entries could have been better! We were blessed with a super fine day. Just imagine if the weather had been bad.

Another option we can look at for next year is to host a district 6 Moto trails event. More entries and less work for us. Lot's of fun also!
 
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