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bstens Added a reply to Tires for Bootleg Canyon

12/30/2010 3:35pm
I've seen several people run a semi slick... Something to think about for the weight weenies. me, DHR front and rear baby! I've heard that's what Sam Hill rides Wink

bstens Added a reply to National Champs rumors

12/15/2010 12:27pm
hey guys here's USAC's response to my concerns... "Bob, Membership forwarded me your questions, and I will do my best to answer. You are quite correct in your assessment - Since the gravity events, and cyclo-cross as well, are not Olympic disciplines, we do not offer as much in the way of support for these riders. USA Cycling does provide...

bstens Added a reply to National Champs rumors

12/14/2010 4:19pm
I just sent off an email as well, along the same lines as my post but without all the EXTREME sarcasm... see what they say.

bstens Added a reply to Lets see your injuries!

12/10/2010 11:40am
I wish I had sweet x-rays like you guys... I had a laforte II break in 2008 at a skatepark. Nose cased off a 6' hip, landed to flat on my face. 6- Ti plates and jaw wired shut for 6 weeks. lost 30 pounds... I also did a tib/fib break in 2009. getting hurt sucks, especially when your insurance...

bstens Added a reply to We'll Do It Ourselves!

12/3/2010 4:11pm
I don't want assume here but isn't USAC a non-profit "government" entity. Which in that case means they can certainly provide a monopoly? That's besides the point.

bstens Added a reply to We'll Do It Ourselves!

12/1/2010 3:39pm
I read into it. It is only BMX, XC, Road, Track, CX... Maybe gravity really is the bastard child of the cycling world.

bstens Added a reply to We'll Do It Ourselves!

12/1/2010 2:50pm
Turman, I made a post in the Nationals thread commenting on that. Funny, I was hoping to hear a little more of your thoughts. So I juts received my USAC License Renewal email, apparently it is More than just a racing license ooohh so fancy and that I can Support my sport... Really? Am I supporting my sport? Doesn't really...

bstens Added a reply to National Champs rumors

12/1/2010 10:15am
So I juts received my USAC License Renewal email, apparently it is More than just a racing license ooohh so fancy and that I can Support my sport... Really? Am I supporting my sport? Doesn't really look like it. I went to the National Development Program link included in the email, browsed around and found nothing regarding gravity. According to...

bstens Added a reply to National Champs rumors

11/23/2010 7:29pm
Things I take away from this: * Not enough people voicing there opinion, 1500 unique racers at 2010 Nationals according to that USAC pdf, and maybe 30 unique people in this conversation. * Need more diverse responses other than "NORTHSTAR!!!111111!!" * Less (sorry kyle) "MUST MEET CHAMPERY DIFFICULTY", because honestly, we aren't in the Alps and those conditions are extremely...

bstens Added a reply to National Champs rumors

11/14/2010 9:11pm
I'll say it cause I enjoy it: Bootleg. Snakeback to Reaper. Infrastructure but there's a hike so everyone will complain. Forgive me. I'll go back to lurking. How about Pajarito? Lift, infrastructure, people that like to build, teh gnar rox and ghaps, you could even throw in some high speed shimz.