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Cascadia

Cascadia

Undecided
Location
Orem, Utah
Has anyone done it or want to do it? There is a race coming up on June 8th. I think i'm going to try it out. It's 80 miles. I know I can last 80 miles, as long as my tank of gas can I think it sounds like a lot of fun.

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Caleb

Caleb

Well-Known Member
Location
Riverton
Check out Bonneville Offroad Racing. I often have the urge to do it but then my common sense kicks in and I realize I have no real desire to do it. :D
 
Cascadia

Cascadia

Undecided
Location
Orem, Utah
I think it'd be fun to try it out once to see what it's like. I wouldn't be racing to win because I'm obviously not to that level but I think it'd help me to push my limits which would make me better on the trail.
 
anderson750

anderson750

I'm working on it Rose
Location
Price, Utah
I've done a few and could probably know a little bit about desert racing;). A lot of people have had questions on how to get started in desert racing and we (Sage Riders) put this together for people. For your first race I would recommend signing up sportsman. It is not a competetive class and the USRA does not score it. It is essentially an opportunity for you to experience desert racing.

We will be at the Knolls race on the 8th and you would be more than welcome to pit by us.
 
Greg

Greg

I run a tight ship... wreck
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Location
Grand Junction, CO
I went out and watched a local Enduro in Grand Junction just over a month ago. I actually registered for the race, but had never entered in one... decided I'd better watch one first! I think I could have competed just fine, but IMO running at a race pace for 80 miles will take a LOT out of you.
 
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That race is knolls. Knolls is whooped from hell. This isn't 80 miles of trail riding it hard arm pumping sand whoops. I would do sportsman for your first race and do fewer miles.

If you have ridden knolls much just to give you idea of 80 miles out their from the first parking area to the fence is only 5 miles. A 40 mile loop is puttin every yard of the knolls recreation area to use.

If you haven't riden that area much I know it well and while I'm not fast can meet you out their t show you the different areas they will run course.
 
rockreligious

rockreligious

NoEcoNaziAmmo
Location
Ephraim
Ive raced a few 80+ desert races, Its harder than most would Imagine, each time I get about 3/4 the way through and say Im never doing another, but then cant wait until the next... 25 miles of whoops will break a guy down fast. try it! Post up if you decide to do one, there are a few of us on here that race em.
 
glockman

glockman

I hate Jeep trucks
Location
Pleasant Grove
I'm pretty sure I could be competetive in a desert race, as long as it was only 5 miles. I have ridden Cherry Creek a bit with my cousin who races. He does fairly well and I can keep up with him for a while. The problem is we run a loop that I think is huge and has me worn out, he says stuff like, that is a good warm up. I want to race one eventually but I know I need more conditioning. When you get tired you get lazy and that leads to crashing.
 
anderson750

anderson750

I'm working on it Rose
Location
Price, Utah
The key to desert racing is to pace yourself. You need to contain yourself to about 80% effort to have the energy and focus to complete the race safely. Think of it as a marathon and not a sprint.
 
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rholbrook

Well-Known Member
Location
Kaysville, Ut
anderson750 said:
The key to desert racing is to pace yourself. You need to contain yourself to about 80% effort to have the energy and focus to complete the race safely. Think of it as a marathon and not a sprint.
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Exactly what I told my friends son a few weeks ago. Some of you have met him, his name is Corby. He ran Jericho nearly a month ago and placed I think 3rd in his class which was a Novice class for 19 yr old on a 450 but I can't find the results now

he wanted to try it for fun and had a riot

Tyson, go have fun and enjoy yourself
 
jentzschman

jentzschman

Well-Known Member
Location
Sandy, Utah
You should do it. I think if I were to try something like this I would enter the sportsman. Sounds like that is a great way to experience it without the pressure of actual competition. Film it if you do. That would make a great video.
 
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Vonski

nothing to see here...
Location
Payson, Utah
cruiseroutfit said:
Some of the guys I race with (Class 5 buggy) and I have been talking about it for ages, Vonski needs to crack the whip :D
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I'm still down for teaming up with you for the BOR race, but I'm not sure they're having a bike class this year. ????? I'm planning on catching at least a couple USRA races towards the tail end of the season too, if ya wanna meet up and pit together. Let me know...
 
anderson750

anderson750

I'm working on it Rose
Location
Price, Utah
Vonski said:
I'm still down for teaming up with you for the BOR race, but I'm not sure they're having a bike class this year. ????? I'm planning on catching at least a couple USRA races towards the tail end of the season too, if ya wanna meet up and pit together. Let me know...
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You should team race Monticello on 6/22. It will be a short loop about 15 miles.
 
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Vonski said:
I'm still down for teaming up with you for the BOR race, but I'm not sure they're having a bike class this year. ????? I'm planning on catching at least a couple USRA races towards the tail end of the season too, if ya wanna meet up and pit together. Let me know...
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No bikes at BOR this year.

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jackjoh

jackjoh

Jack - KC6NAR
Supporting Member
Location
Riverton, UT
If you are not in excellent condition it can be a killer. I think that is the reason most of the guys I knew that raced bikes and 4x4's long distance were on drugs like whites and uppers of some kind. You can go out and have fun but be in excellent condition and pace yourself. Know your limits and listen to your body when it screams. I never raced bikes but when I raced 4x4 it was short obstacle courses or long courses where I was so high on adrenalin and stayed within my limits that it was fun but I never won anything but trophies. Bottom line, do it but know your limits.
 
Caleb

Caleb

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Location
Riverton
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