Sorry, no real pix, was busy racing. Buddies Blake and Travis joined me for what turned out to be a good race. Mostly prep for the Idaho City ISDE in a month. Learning some things, sorted gear etc. Blake has raced a few times Travis was his first. I entered the expert class and then were entering AM as they have little race experience. I talked them into expert class. I think they are glad they did as we got an early minute and there were still people coming through the pits at 50 miles and half way when we were done, loaded and driving off!!! Blake and I managed to stay on our expert minute without issues. We never saw Travis again after the start but he did finish and had a good time.
things I learned the hard way:
Bike needed geared way higher for this high desert riding. I was in 6th pinned for about 25% of the race. I'm sure the last two special tests would have been a good bit faster with the right gearing.
Never install stiffer fork springs the night before and setup everything for 50 mph whoop field when a good part of the day is lava rock fields and 15 mph. My fault here, set things up WAY to stiff and payed for it. Went down 2 times before the first check and 2x in the first test. sorted it out as the race went along at the stops and at the end was doing good. the first 20 miles was pretty brutal and I was all over the place. I think Blake has some vid of me in a mess.
Don't BS with your buddy Blake while rolling up to a check and then realize you rolled over the line a minute early as the checkers start writing on your time card. CRAP. There went 60 points. Oh well we are racing for fun.
things I did right:
Gear setup was spot on. Most were wearing goggle (99%) but I chose tinted safety glasses and my loose fitting helmet. This kept my head nice and cool all day. Blakes face was RED by the afternoon. ventilation was a good thing.
Vented full coverage suit with Tee Shirt worked good.
Physically I felt GREAT. I have lost like 25 pounds int he last year and it is showing. Was feeling full of energy and really good after 100 miles almost non stop. good stuff. Idaho is much harder though, we will see.
Staying in Bend hotel instead of camping. Glad I had a hot tub and my wife instead of a dust filled RV and tons of crap to deal with. Brilliant.
Told friends about this race. That was a good call as Blake and Travis jumped on it and we had a real good time. Luckily we got out of the sports bar after SX but before my wife started belting out karaoke
Took my wife. Usually leave her behind when doing these races / ride trips. She had a blast. We had a fun day and then the next day i went racing and she when shopping. good times were had by all.
So...
Fun race with good friends and good times. Relaxing in Bend (beautiful place), watching SX, then racing. Awesome. All three of us completed the race without issues. Blake through down and might have beat me (hope not as i will never hear the end of it). Just a great time.
Oh, the 165 / Lectron:
that freaking 165 Walt builds just rules. Was out gunned out there as a lot of this is 45 mph silt whoops and power is good. But the 165 with the Lectron never stops amazing me. Who the heck was I wheeling over big woops pinned in 6th in a foot of HP robbing silt? the motor rules, the carb worked amazing, big power and perfect running all day. What a great and amazingly reliable package. Blake said his 165 / Lectron ran great all day as well. good stuff.
the only real picture i have...
things I learned the hard way:
Bike needed geared way higher for this high desert riding. I was in 6th pinned for about 25% of the race. I'm sure the last two special tests would have been a good bit faster with the right gearing.
Never install stiffer fork springs the night before and setup everything for 50 mph whoop field when a good part of the day is lava rock fields and 15 mph. My fault here, set things up WAY to stiff and payed for it. Went down 2 times before the first check and 2x in the first test. sorted it out as the race went along at the stops and at the end was doing good. the first 20 miles was pretty brutal and I was all over the place. I think Blake has some vid of me in a mess.
Don't BS with your buddy Blake while rolling up to a check and then realize you rolled over the line a minute early as the checkers start writing on your time card. CRAP. There went 60 points. Oh well we are racing for fun.
things I did right:
Gear setup was spot on. Most were wearing goggle (99%) but I chose tinted safety glasses and my loose fitting helmet. This kept my head nice and cool all day. Blakes face was RED by the afternoon. ventilation was a good thing.
Vented full coverage suit with Tee Shirt worked good.
Physically I felt GREAT. I have lost like 25 pounds int he last year and it is showing. Was feeling full of energy and really good after 100 miles almost non stop. good stuff. Idaho is much harder though, we will see.
Staying in Bend hotel instead of camping. Glad I had a hot tub and my wife instead of a dust filled RV and tons of crap to deal with. Brilliant.
Told friends about this race. That was a good call as Blake and Travis jumped on it and we had a real good time. Luckily we got out of the sports bar after SX but before my wife started belting out karaoke
Took my wife. Usually leave her behind when doing these races / ride trips. She had a blast. We had a fun day and then the next day i went racing and she when shopping. good times were had by all.
So...
Fun race with good friends and good times. Relaxing in Bend (beautiful place), watching SX, then racing. Awesome. All three of us completed the race without issues. Blake through down and might have beat me (hope not as i will never hear the end of it). Just a great time.
Oh, the 165 / Lectron:
that freaking 165 Walt builds just rules. Was out gunned out there as a lot of this is 45 mph silt whoops and power is good. But the 165 with the Lectron never stops amazing me. Who the heck was I wheeling over big woops pinned in 6th in a foot of HP robbing silt? the motor rules, the carb worked amazing, big power and perfect running all day. What a great and amazingly reliable package. Blake said his 165 / Lectron ran great all day as well. good stuff.
the only real picture i have...
Oh, next time lets not chat and walk past the line! We both looked down when they were writing on our cards like WTF? 
