Unoffically Official 2017 VQ and CC Thread

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  1. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    Monday no bueno for me. But I've gotta decide what's on for Friday.
     
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  2. pperrelle

    pperrelle iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Oracle, AZ
    Name:
    Paul
    Current Bike:
    Ripley V4 & Ripmo V2
    Cool, I will check back on Friday when I know what my Monday am calendar looks like.
     
  3. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    Two spots left for VQ and 6 spots for CC...
     
  4. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower

    I am so in......











    To sweep the CC. :thumbsup:
     
  5. Cornholio

    Cornholio iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    B
    Current Bike:
    Huffy
    Someone needs to keep an eye on me again this year!
     
  6. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower
    whip.gif
     
  7. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    Has the Date and time been posted for this event? I would like to get it on the imtbtrails calendar.
     
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  8. HBkites

    HBkites Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Huntington Beach
    Name:
    Sharone
    Current Bike:
    Why S7, Revel Rascal, Spark RC
    4/07/18
     
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  9. Rumpled

    Rumpled Well-Known Member

    Location:
    OC
    Name:
    Jim Martin
    Current Bike:
    2018 Specialized Epic Carbon C
    I just noticed that the Into the Wild trail run in Blackstar is the same day. Their rego starts at 6:45 am. Parking could be an issue.
    www.intothewildoctrailrun.com
     
  10. HBkites

    HBkites Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Huntington Beach
    Name:
    Sharone
    Current Bike:
    Why S7, Revel Rascal, Spark RC
    Not for us....
     
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  11. Rumpled

    Rumpled Well-Known Member

    Location:
    OC
    Name:
    Jim Martin
    Current Bike:
    2018 Specialized Epic Carbon C
    Yes, for the run event. Unless OC Parks and/or Into the Wild go out there and block some off.
     
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  12. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower
    If you would like to experience the event without doing the event...volunteers are needed:

    WOULD YOU LIKE TO ACT AS A SUPPORT VOLUNTEER FOR THE COUNTING COUP AND VISION QUEST?

    We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to act as support for the Vision Quest and Counting Coup. If you have a 4X4 vehicle, have EMT training (we are only required to have 1 EMT on the course, we have 2 already volunteering but we’d like to have two or more), or a dual sport we’d love to have you as a volunteer.

    We will reimburse you for the gas you use acting as support, feed you, and and will give a free comp to the Trabuco Challenge as well as an event t-shirt.

    As a reminder, the event is on Saturday, April 7th.

    If interested email Chris at:

    sanofan.chris@gmail.com
     
  13. Cornholio

    Cornholio iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    B
    Current Bike:
    Huffy
    Going to head out to Black Star on Tuesday so I can see how bad this really is for me this year, took the day off work for a ride day. My legs are burning after a 13 mile/1600ft ride this morning! Last year I was riding at least once a week or so before the event, this year I’m lucky to ride twice in one month. Still showing up regardless, I’ve always been a procrastinator.
     
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  14. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    Soooo....

    It seems I miscalculated. While I will be in town the day of the Counting Coup, I won't be for most of the week before it and, given my anemic (read: nonexistent) training schedule, it is highly unlikely that I will be ready/able to make a valid effort at the ride (race? Hah!!). I'm not a young pup like those who can just show up and ride it. :bang:

    The email I got from WS says the entry is transferable, and something about a month prior. I don't know whether that means I have to wait until one month prior, or I can't do it later than one month prior. Regardless, here's your chance if you wanted to do CC but didn't register before it sold out. I'll eat the $25 transfer fee for anyone who really wants in and buys the entry from me for its original face value. If no one wants it, I've made a donation to WS and I'll consider it a good cause.

    You may now proceed to razz me unmercifully until April 7. :p:rolleyes:
     
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  15. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower

    I say, you signed up....you go, you ride. Even if you only make it to the bottom of Motorway. Once again, DNF is always better than DNS.

    It's fun to be part of the start.....the conga line of lights going up Blackstar is worth the price of admission.
     
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  16. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    I actually agree with you...and I think I said something along those lines to someone else last year. But I figured I'd give anyone who really wanted it a chance to jump in.

    If no one does, I may show and do exactly what you say.
     
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  17. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower
    Nah, you signed up first....you get first dibs.
     
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  18. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    DNS is not an option.





    Unless it rains. Then I'm staying home. :p
     
  19. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    Wimp! :Roflmao
     
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  20. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    Actually, if it rains, I'll take the Chameleon. There's a lot more room in the back to shed mud...
     
  21. singlespeedrider

    singlespeedrider Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Phoenix AZ
    Name:
    Mark
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC advanced single soee
    Yea staying home and warm or riding in my wet suit.
     
  22. DBMX119

    DBMX119 Member

    Location:
    Huntington Beach
    Name:
    Rick McKee
    While I agree with this in principle.... Poor weather conditions are an exception. A DNS last year would have been better than a DNF after doing all kinds of damage to the bike. hahaha
     
  23. HBkites

    HBkites Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Huntington Beach
    Name:
    Sharone
    Current Bike:
    Why S7, Revel Rascal, Spark RC
    A friend of mine will not be able to do CC this year (shoulder surgery).
    If anyone is interested sand me a PM.
     
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  24. Cornholio

    Cornholio iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    B
    Current Bike:
    Huffy
    Hoping to start training after this next rainstorm.

    Lol, just kidding, I’m not really “training” at all... more like skipping lunch after having a breakfast burrito or keeping it to just a few beers at lunch on weekends. And only a few beers after work on weekdays. Got a clear day to ride on Friday but gonna be raining, maybe I’ll just go ride Holy Jim in the rain. Regardless of what happens I’ll be there come race day, what happens after that is up in the air.
     
  25. kioti

    kioti iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    Jim Jennings
    Current Bike:
    ibis ripley
    @Cornholio, can you recommend a good beer for climbing?
     
  26. Cornholio

    Cornholio iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    B
    Current Bike:
    Huffy
    No, not sure one exists. :gag:
     
  27. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    Miller High Life?
     
  28. Cornholio

    Cornholio iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    B
    Current Bike:
    Huffy
    Maybe...

    If there were beers at top of Motorway/4Corners/Santiago Peak it’d be great motivation to get to those points. Anyone volunteering at any of those spots? :sneaky:
     
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  29. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    Just got an email from Warrior Society, that packet pickup is Wed and Thur April 4 and 5, at the Path (this is not any form of nearby), from 6 pm to 7 pm. Would be really, really cool if they'd include Friday, since it's highly unlikely I'll be home in time on Thursday to make this happen, and Wednesday is out of the question. Even better if they'd mail it...after all, they have my address and I've already paid. o_O

    I really don't want to get up that much earlier Saturday morning.

    Boo. Hiss.
     
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  30. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    I can get yours and meet you before the start on event day...

    It says in the email that friends can pick up packets...
     
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