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06-26-2019, 06:15 PM #1
PSA - 2019 Cream Puff (Oakridge OR) at risk of cancellation
I'm not affiliated with the event, I would just hate to see a local tradition run aground this year after lots of planning, logistics, and ridiculous amounts of trail rehab. For those not familiar, it's a 100, 50, or 25 mile race/ride centered around the Alpine trail system in Oakridge, OR on August 3.
If you're interested in coming out for the ride, register ASAP to help everyone have a chance to save this year's event! Lots of other good riding in the area ... and natural hot springs to rest your legs afterward!
https://cascadecreampuff.com for more info.
Originally Posted by Cascade Cream Puff Facebook Page_______________________________________________
"Strapping myself to a sitski built with 30lb of metal and fibreglass then trying to water ski in it sounds like a stupid idea to me.
I'll be there." ... Andy Campbell
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07-02-2019, 08:59 AM #2mental projection
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Nobody wants to pedal uphill anymore. Everyone's becoming shuttle monkeys.
That or the methheads infesting Cokeridge have driven everyone off.
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07-02-2019, 09:18 AM #3
So, did they get enough people? Website seems normal which is a good sign.
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07-02-2019, 10:33 AM #4
Definitely accurate in lots of ways. However, lots of people still like to pedal uphill, problem is even those of us who do, and even like to pedal uphill and downhill all day in the backcountry for 6-8 hours (or even longer) still like to ride 30 lb enduro rigs, because they are just fun to ride. I've thought about signing up for lots of events like this over the past few years and never did it because I didn't want to compete against a bunch of people on 22 lb XC bikes. And I'm not dropping another few grand on an XC bike for like 1-2 events a year.
And Enduro races have removed the time limits on transfer stages to get more participants, thus turning them into "self powered DH races" where everyone just walks up all the climbs.
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07-02-2019, 11:00 AM #5Registered User
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Thanks for posting Shcralph, it is an awesome event and the trails are kick ass
Like I told my last wife, I never drive faster than I can see, besides it's all in the reflexes.
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07-02-2019, 11:06 AM #6
Bumping.
I did the race twice and it’s really a fun day. These are my people.Well maybe I'm the faggot America
I'm not a part of a redneck agenda
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07-02-2019, 03:08 PM #7
$179 to turn what I assume is a sweet ride into a sufferfest with lots of people. I'll pass.
“I really lack the words to compliment myself today.” - Alberto Tomba
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07-02-2019, 03:21 PM #8
^^^ Nope, it’s a good time. Even when I DNF’d (still rode 100 miles) in +100° heat.
Well maybe I'm the faggot America
I'm not a part of a redneck agenda
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07-03-2019, 03:13 PM #9_______________________________________________
"Strapping myself to a sitski built with 30lb of metal and fibreglass then trying to water ski in it sounds like a stupid idea to me.
I'll be there." ... Andy Campbell
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