UMC D37 Enduro 1-17

[scar tissue]

We'll be out there.

The first few lines are

I'm on minute 5, Chris is on minute 4. Any other DRN'ers going? i know eel would be there if he was here. In his honor I'll be sure to break some stuff out there.
Thumbs, Bundy, Eddie, Jeff, Bueller? anyone

 

[0120x]

Hi if i can make it out i will help R3 on my kdx,good luck to you all and stay safe.

 

[rmc_olderthandirt]

I'll be there.
Tim, have you received your packet from UMC yet?
Rod

 

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Nope. I was going to give him through tomorrow then call.

Spent yesterday evening putting in a fresh top end :)

 

[2strok4fun]

Nothing yet...

 

[rmc_olderthandirt]

Route sheet is up on the D37 message board

 

[2strok4fun]

Dang nabbit! If it wasnt for flat tires, Id have no tires at all...

www.4everaintermediate.com LOL

 

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Dang nabbit! If it wasnt for flat tires, Id have no tires at all...

www.4everaintermediate.com LOL

Beats peeling wall paper, ripping up carpet and tile.

 

[scar tissue]

I keep telling you your to fast for the wimpy soft trials tires.

Slow down or run a desert tire.

Better yet don't I need most of my class to DNF in order to have a shot. :) Bummer though you missed the killer toad section. could've used a trials bike in there. It was absolutely the best section of any enduro I've done. It was a challenge to make it through not just to go fast as most D37 enduro's have become.

Here's my quick report.

1st loop sucked. it was well marked but just punishing crappy terrain. Speeds were way too fast, Almost quit after loop one as it just wasn't fun. Decided to go for loop two as i've never quit before.

Loop 2 was way better, much better terrain, speeds were faster but manageable. Again the toads section was awesome.
tight twist turns, sheer rock face climbs, enduro cross type stuff. Lots of carnage. UMC had helpers out there helping bikes over obstacles. Totally cool. :cool:
Through mile 70 i was feeling good. Mile 71 the anchor came out. My body reminded me that I need to ride more- get in better shape if I want to go this far. By mile 75 (4 hrs in) I was dog tired and begging for the end.

I posted my highest- worst score ever, but I didn't expect anything except to finish, which I did. I picked up my winners pin at the end. Again maybe my whole class DNF'd w Chris. We'll see.

 

[scar tissue]

Beats peeling wall paper, ripping up carpet and tile.

Tony did you buy a house?

 

[rmc_olderthandirt]

Yep, speeds on loop 1 were way too fast. I could have saved the weight and left the ICO off the handlebars, it only told me what I already knew, I was late!

 

[JWW]

Sounds brutal but Im sure a good time was still had. I think Im starting to miss riding the enduros.

 

[thumbs]

Tony did you buy a house?

Yes sir. I'll post some pics when I have a chance. Just east of the 55 where it meets with the 22. Between Chapman and 17th. Eight miles from work!

 

[JWW]

Congrats on the house :cool:

 

[Ol'89r]

Yes sir. I'll post some pics when I have a chance. Just east of the 55 where it meets with the 22. Between Chapman and 17th. Eight miles from work!

Good move Tony. :cool: Congrats.

I have a house for rent in Lakewood if anyone is looking for a rental.

 

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Good move Tony. :cool: Congrats.

I have a house for rent in Lakewood if anyone is looking for a rental.

Thanks Guys. I happen to know of a house for rent in La Palma.....lol

 

[holeshot]

Eight miles from work!

That's a winner right there. Great time to buy too..

 

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Some before pictures

 

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A few more

 

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more

 

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And demo begins

 

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More demo

 

[2strok4fun]

Wooo, Thumbs is in da house!

Let us know when its all done, then have a wrecking crew poker party! :p ;)

 

[scar tissue]

Wooo, Thumbs is in da house!

Let us know when its all done, then have a wrecking crew poker party! :p ;)

I m already all in. :)

Congrats Tony thats awesome.

 

[the Eel]

I'm a little late seeing this but better late than never.

TONY - congrats to you and Julie! That's awesome man. Really happy for you two. You need to treat yourself to some riding time with the Crew after all the work you're putting into the house! We were bummed you couldn't make it in December to get together ... Scott and Chris came out and we shared some great beers and entertainment down in Hollyweird. I'll be back again next year so we'll hopefully hook up then.

And yes, I would most certainly have been at UMC! The transition to the riding here in Washington has been tough for me. I suck even more here than I did in So Cal (I guess it's all relative). Last year's season really kicked my ass here and I need to sac up. The new season begins in March so I'll try to post some colorful, action packed reports!

Take it easy guys .. and don't forget that Moab trip April 5th thru 9th. I'm meeting John Gill there to ride for 5 days. The more the merrier. Just putting it out there ...