2011 Addison Oaks Fall XC Classic

[jlsalani]

has anyone been on the trail since last night's rain?? I rode yesterday afternoon and my hat's off to Pauly and other trail workers.... only one very small puddle and the trail was "uber" fast!!!

should we ride this afternoon or stay off the trail??

[dirt]

Lots of meat *beep* being posted on the Metro North facebook page as tomorrow meal is being prepared.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/metronorth/

[c0nsumer]

has anyone been on the trail since last night's rain?? I rode yesterday afternoon and my hat's off to Pauly and other trail workers.... only one very small puddle and the trail was "uber" fast!!!

should we ride this afternoon or stay off the trail??

There were plenty of people riding it today when I was up there to drop stuff off, and a first-hand report said that it's just fine. I'd say go ride.

[utabintarbo]

There were plenty of people riding it today when I was up there to drop stuff off, and a first-hand report said that it's just fine. I'd say go ride.

It was my first-hand report. Go ride.

[AaronEvan]

Do we pay for parking?

[c0nsumer]

Do we pay for parking?

Nope, tell the people at the gate that you are here for the race and it'll be complimentary. (It's actually covered by the per-racer fee that we pay for use of the park.)

[bax]

My first race, had the family out and had a great time.Thanks to all that make this possible

[ryanmcg]

My first race, had the family out and had a great time.Thanks to all that make this possible

Mine too! I had a blast! I was pretty impressed at all the setup that goes into this, thanks to everyone who helped. The food was delicious!

[chrismaltby]

Great race. Thanks for all the hard work folks!

[c0nsumer]

Thanks for coming out everyone! Once again we had great weather, tasty and local food and beer, and an excellent race. This event goes specifically to fund work that the Metro North chapter does to develop and maintain our local trails and without all of your help we wouldn't be able to keep doing what we do. Thank you!

[drmoorejr]

a well ran race! it was great to see so many good people in one place. So I guess I have to do Pando now....

[paynful]

Can you give me an idea of what the climbs are like? I'm from the west side of town and normally ride Pontiac Lake, Highland or Island Lake. I'm trying to decide on SS gearing for this race. I use 32/18 on my 29er but if there are no brutal climbs and a lot of flatter straight sections at Addison Oaks, I wouldn't mind a bit more top end. These old legs can only spin so fast.
Thanks in advance.

Walt

I like running a 2:1 on a 29er at Addison, but it sounds like you run a lighter gear to begin with. I would go up one cog in the rear based on what you run at Pontiac.

Thanks Paynful, All I could find was a 16T (shout out to Trails Edge - great shop!) so I will also be running 2:1

No problem. How did you think you did?! Was 2:1 good for you?

[scottchiesa]

can anyone who had a computer tell me how many miles one lap was or total mileage they recorded for all 3,4, or 5 laps? Thanks in advance

[utabintarbo]

can anyone who had a computer tell me how many miles one lap was or total mileage they recorded for all 3,4, or 5 laps? Thanks in advance

According to my GPS, it was on the close order of 6.95 miles.

[jonw9]

And thank you for holding off the rain, making the race a fantastic time!