Gator Bait Enduro

[letsride]

This season's first enduro is scheduled for Sunday 1/29 at Skull Creek in Altair Tx (close to Houston). A few dirt riders from TSBA myself included will be attending. Anyone planning on going? Here is the sign up sheet http://www.tscec.org/flyers/gb.pdf
I have never run that course but have been told that it is relatively easy and consists of mostly sand whoops, flats, some tight wooded sections etc but nothing as vertical or rocky as Muenster (Red River Motorcycle Trails). Should be tons of fun.

[Tourmeister]

Are you going as a spectator or competing? Bagwell will be there working. I may go as a spectator/worker if they need me.

[Jack Giesecke]

Do they have a class for a 150cc four stroke? Might be kinda fun. I'd be no threat for wins, but love woods riding.

[waverider]

I have never raced, but I have been wanting to have a go at it. From your brief description, this one sounds like it might be a fun one to start with. Am I out of my mind thinking that a big 660 would be feasable?

Cheers

[BigRoach]

Is there a class for fat guys on pit bikes?!

[letsride]

Scott, I will be competing in the 50 mile course. This will be my first enduro, hope the weather cooperates. My goal is to finish and get some understanding of the logistics of an enduro.

MZrider the 650 would be fun on this course from what I have heard.

Jack, yes all four strokes have class A, B or C regardless on displacement. So if this is your first enduro then you will sign up for 4 stroke C like MZrider.

[letsride]

I forgot to mention that this is an AMA sanctioned event and you need to be an AMA member to compete. Can join up by going to http://www.ama-cycle.org/ and signing up online, print the temp card with your name and #

TSCEC rules and points apply, look at their site for more info and rules etc http://www.tscec.org Hope to see you guys there.

[mcrider]

letsride, thanks for the prom. :sun:

BigRoach, there are several fat guy classes, they just do not use that name. Tourmeister, you can spectate best as a worker. There is not much to see at camp.

There is not anything very difficult at Skull Creek except may be the deep sand & those stretches are not long. Just ride fast to get on top of it & let the bike drift.:giveup:

I'm doing registration (because of collar bone) so come say hello.:rider:

[Tourmeister]

Never worked one before, what is involved?

[Cagiva 549]

Back when I rode dirt only I thought I cant wait till I turn 40 so I can slow down and relax with the old guys , was that a mistake those guys were all retired A class riders they hauled butt. SEYA

[mcrider]

Never worked one before, what is involved?
It is very easy, OJT is the best way.

[Bagwell]

pretty much if you work a check, you take some water and a snack out there and the checkpoint captian will tell you exactly what to do. Its a matter of calling out times as riders go thru a gate and a few workers writing down times. Someone in the group also keeps a backup sheet of riders numbers and times. a portable stool or chair and some water in a camelback or a jug of water, along with some peanutbutter crackers and maybe fruit or even a sandwich. Depends on where you are, but you may need a bike to get to the checkpoint or you could hitch a ride possibly. Once riders start coming thru the check, you probably wont have a lot of extra time to eat, but there will be lulls in the frequency of riders coming thru the check. All the instructions are layed out in the checkpoint supplies. A good checkpoint captian will tell you exactly what works and what doesnt and how to do it.

Vaughn

[Tourmeister]

Can I work with you? ;-)

[Sleepy Weasel]

Depends on where you are, but you may need a bike to get to the checkpoint...


Woohoo!
:rider:

[Bagwell]

Can I work with you? ;-)
If you are talkin to me. Sure you can.

:)


Vaughn

[Tourmeister]

Yes. I was talking to you ;-)

[letsride]

mcrider, will the rain make the course better to ride or worse? trying to understand the sand/mud ratio at the course.

[mcrider]

The rain will help. It has been very dry for several months. Not to put the kiss of death on it, but it should be perfect!

[ta2240]

I have never raced, but I have been wanting to have a go at it. From your brief description, this one sounds like it might be a fun one to start with. Am I out of my mind thinking that a big 660 would be feasable?

Cheers

A couple of guys have said they have never raced so here is an idea that Chis needs to give some input on.

Feb. 18 is the first race in a Trail Riders of Houston "Family Enduro Series? The race will be at Cycleland in Nacogdoches. The entire race is between 30-40 miles. They have a beginner class and after the first 10 miles they have a break period so that parents that started with smaller children can continue along for about 25 miles of real enduro racing. The first 10 miles is real racing as far as times but the speeds are pretty slow so the kids can do it. If you have never riden at Cycleland it is a great place to ride.

I am not sure what the requirements are but I believe that you must be a TRH member or a Cycleland member.
Cycleland has a waiting list so that is out but, TRH is a great organization so joining it would be the best idea. If you join TRH you can race the entire series and I have heard it is pretty fun with a couple of races in SHNF and a couple more at Skull Creek.

Chris what can you add to this?

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[Bagwell]

TRH is $40 to join for the year, and $20 a race. It is a good way to get into enduro racing. It is laid back for the most part and the folks are great. This year there are 4 family enduros. One at cycle land, two in the natl forest, and one at skull creek. To participate, you must be a member or sign up at the race. The Natl Forest requires a pass ($5 for the day or $25 for the year), spark arrestor, and silencer as well as helmet and eye protection. Skull creek and cycle land are the same but doesnt require spark arrestor or silencer I believe. This year the family enduro series has shuffled the race dates and there is only one in the middle of summer, so that may be kinda nice for some.

http://www.trh-cycle.org

A 660 may be a little big, but is not unheard of. You never know till you try it. :) I wouldnt really have a problem doing some trail riding on one, but I would have to ride one in an enduro to find out if its worth while. hehe

Vaughn