Originally Posted by SGJ_Johansen

wet logs and being first bike through were the only issues a few more bikes to break in the trail and it will be good to go.

Fred are you saying you like the wide open quad trails just kidding

Originally Posted by SGJ_Johansen

TD I don't know what time I will get home from work. Are you bringing a bike?

Originally Posted by PoeBrian

Aprox. milage? Restart format or not? How many sections?

Originally Posted by tdunn976

I'll know more in 2 weeks as I'll be back and forth to Gowan, the @ Hill And Gully.

Originally Posted by Trailridin

A marketing suggestion: you may want to advertise this enduro as located in Greenville instead of Gowen. I am in the Grand Rapids metro area and had to look up where Gowen was, especially when the place wasn't even spelled correctly on the D14 enduro website. Most people in West MI know where Greenville is and this change may increase some local participation.

Originally Posted by bruno670

This is from one person who make a small clerical error and it has never been corrected. I thank you for your concern. It was originally planned to start in Gowen and until a couple of weeks ago moved ( due to land issues)to Greenville. Once your AMA application is submitted you are sort of committed to your location.

Originally Posted by fatherandson

Coopersville is metro GR? Must have been a lot of development on the west side of GR in the past 20 years.

Originally Posted by tdunn976

The name will be changed shortly to Greenville Enduro.

Originally Posted by bruno670

Alright back on task , Just for your information: MINUTE 40 is GONE!!
You want a good minute better step it up!

Originally Posted by Ward

The event flyer says race is 100% on private property but plate and lights are required. If the race is on private property why are plate and lights needed?

Originally Posted by Fred T

Is there a BAD row number?

Originally Posted by Ward

The event flyer says race is 100% on private property but plate and lights are required. If the race is on private property why are plate and lights needed?

Originally Posted by WomanRider

The test sections are on private property, but to connect them we use roads in Montcalm County. This event is too far south for the PA240 to affect. So all bikes must be street legal. It is my understanding an enduro has not taken place this far south in Mi in the past 30 years.

This past week I met with the Montcalm County Sheriff explaining how enduros work and open a line of communication between us. Several times he emphasized the need for the bikes to be road legal, riders to obey traffic laws, and riders need to have a valid license with cycle endorsement. I reinforced several times that the riders understand this.

Originally Posted by SGJ_Johansen

4 more miles in the books shapping up to be a good ride, thank to c-more and yzman and bruno's friend (do something spectacular) jim for helping out.

Originally Posted by Shagy100

hey ill prolly have the helmet cam on so you should see some decent stuff

Originally Posted by tdunn976

Would that be video of your front wheel again?

Originally Posted by SGJ_Johansen

spectator spots will be limited as to the trail being held on private property. now if you know some of the land owners then you might have a chance of seeing some great spectator spots. Just because the land owners let us put a trail thru don't expect them to let the public in to watch.

Brian.

Originally Posted by katoom125

But if you want a "free pass" so to speak with some great spectating included - volunteer to be part of a check crew - we'll need lots of help there!!

Originally Posted by Don Marsh

Word of advice.....someone needs to ride the complete thing at race pace. Not the individual sections like some clubs do.
Sounds like fun.

Originally Posted by SGJ_Johansen

the 3rd section got me for 6 min after a bunch of burn in riding today, fun stuff

Originally Posted by SNDMN2

I bet that was a nice and dry ride.

Originally Posted by SGJ_Johansen

Thanks for all the help today. The swelling in the knee went down after icing and I can still limp around. But I think the riding may be done for a bit Hoping its just a sprain.

Brian

Originally Posted by SGJ_Johansen

Thanks for all the help today. The swelling in the knee went down after icing and I can still limp around. But I think the riding may be done for a bit Hoping its just a sprain.

Brian

Originally Posted by katoom125

SIGN UP, you'll have fun - these guys are just trying to scare you away with all this "trash" talking!!

Originally Posted by YZMAN400

I really enjoyed the section of wide, flat, freshly mowed trail thru the daisy fields. That was very nice

Originally Posted by bruno670

If you have any doubts on riding this one you will miss one of the funnest enduros in a long time. Please don't listen to the chatter from these other guys. You will kick yourself for missing this one!

Originally Posted by SGJ_Johansen

I did not crash, just put a foot down on a greasy log and slipped and blew my knee, going less the 3mph just a freak accident. Most of the 4 lane stuff is well ridden in and looking good. I had a great time up until til that point. Nobody wadded up that I saw slow speed tip overs is what I saw.

Brian

Originally Posted by SGJ_Johansen

section 2 and 3 are laid out. don't have the mileage yet but wow. It put me on the ground a dozen or more times yesterday. Lots of wet stuff hidden in the grass/weeds.

I don't have a name for the 2nd section yet. But "pine flats" the 3 section is a blast.

The section at my house is getting started I am sure that it will get a catchy name as well.

This will not be your typical sissy enduro Ball buster would be a better name shaping to be a great race

Brian

Originally Posted by SNDMN2

I have'nt ridden much all year but I think I should try this just because all this talk has me curious. If I can"t cut it I"ll just move over and become part of the cheering section.Whats the date?

Originally Posted by bruno670

Sept 13 I will be looking for you. Bring your son.

Originally Posted by SNDMN2

Umm. Jr. has a 36 and a 18 hole match on the 12th and 13th at SVSU invitational. He keeps telling me he wants to do enduro's but he won't risk an injury right now.

Originally Posted by Mully

At this point I thought this may help. It has been a while since I posted this explanation.

"Enduro, noun, from the Greek word "Endu", meaning to work like a galley slave for no apparent reason; combined with "Ros" meaning one who seeks a meaningless path".

Originally Posted by D.LEATHERS

C'mon Guys,
It's a F-IN ENDURO it's supposed to be a "CHALLENGE" & tough. If you can't handle it go trailride super-trimmed orv trail, or go ride MX. It used to be we didn't bother to trim sections, now we spend more time trimming then we do putting up arrows It just goes to show how the clubs have started catering to all the cry-baby whiners, who want to ride super-highway enduro events, so they can all trophy their class. What the hell is next??? Just shut-up & ride or stay home!!!

Dave Leathers.

Originally Posted by fatherandson

Hey Dave,

What row are you on for this event?

Originally Posted by D.LEATHERS

C'mon Guys,
It's a F-IN ENDURO it's supposed to be a "CHALLENGE" & tough. If you can't handle it go trailride super-trimmed orv trail, or go ride MX. It used to be we didn't bother to trim sections, now we spend more time trimming then we do putting up arrows It just goes to show how the clubs have started catering to all the cry-baby whiners, who want to ride super-highway enduro events, so they can all trophy their class. What the hell is next??? Just shut-up & ride or stay home!!!

Dave Leathers.

Originally Posted by Fred T

Have you guys decided if you are doing re start format to prevent any racing down the roads between sections? Or is this going to be a time keeper?

Originally Posted by tdunn976

I put Dave on Row 1

Originally Posted by bruno670

We've decided to mix it up a bit. You will know the day you fill out your paperwork.

Originally Posted by Fred T

So you are saying you will have some re starts and some time keeping sections?

Originally Posted by TCTrailrider

I hear the second section ands at a fully stocked motorcycle parts store with a quarter car wash. 3 mile section with 2 hour reset.

Originally Posted by tdunn976

Questions brought to me today?

Will there be a gas truck?

Will there be more then 1 gas stop?

Originally Posted by tdunn976

Questions brought to me today?

Will there be a gas truck?

Will there be more then 1 gas stop?

Originally Posted by RedGreen

Who do I talk to if I wanna come help out?? it sounds like it'd be a short drive down the road from Alma for me

Originally Posted by fatherandson

RG - you can work on my check crew!!
Mike

Originally Posted by bruno670

Yes there are 2 stops, One trailer.

Originally Posted by Fred T

So there is enough time for some one running late on the last row to get their gas from the first stop on the trailer and it will have enough time to get to the first riders at the second stop? Just trying to be prepared in case I can't find a gas crew to mooch off of.

Originally Posted by Fred T

MIght get some rain this week and Sunday. Mud N slippery logs. http://www.accuweather.com/us/mi/go...pchg=1&metric=0


I'll bet the pre riders will be happy.

Originally Posted by RedGreen

Sweet, what time should I show up and how do I get there?

Originally Posted by fatherandson

RG - Are Badgerman and Sweeprider coming? If not, bring some friends from Scotland, USA.

Originally Posted by BadgerMan

Mike,



I can help out if needed or I can run gas and band-aids for Freddie.

Tim

Originally Posted by BadgerMan

Mike,

I am planning to be there. I was planning to ride but Brian scared me.

I can help out if needed or I can run gas and band-aids for Freddie.

Tim

Originally Posted by fatherandson

RG - Are Badgerman and Sweeprider coming? If not, bring some friends from Scotland, USA.

Originally Posted by Wolverine423

This was a very good event! well marked trail,and some very good check placements! Thanks to all involved in bringing this enduro to lower Michigan. Cool trophies too

DW

Originally Posted by SGJ_Johansen

Thanks DW!

That means alot to all of us that worked hard to put this on. There is more land coming on board for next year so we may not have so many road sections.

Thank you all for coming an riding the event.

Brian

Originally Posted by salgeek

That was some fine trail! Some big logs out there .

Originally Posted by Smit-Dog

And congratulations to Craig Hamilton on a great ride... He took 2nd Overall B riding an old KDX he borrowed from his little brother!

Originally Posted by MIsingletracker

I've posted some pics taken by my son Aaron, Casey Koch (Ken's son) and one of the neighbors/property owners. I will probably post some more this weekend if I get what the neighbor took.
http://westmitrailriders.com/Galler...e-Buster-Photos

Originally Posted by tdunn976

May I use some of the photos for the D14 article?
Whom do I credit w/the photos?

Thomas Dunn