2011 Addison Oaks Fall XC Classic

[inasnit]

That being said, you will likely find Addison to be a lot easier to do laps on than the other trails you mentioned. Of course, I may be biased in this matter....

What he means to say is - there is a lot of flow and momentum at Addison and laps can go pretty smoothly if you know how to use that to your advantage

[utabintarbo]

That being said, you will likely find Addison to be a lot easier to do laps on than the other trails you mentioned. Of course, I may be biased in this matter....

What he means to say is - there is a lot of flow and momentum at Addison and laps can go pretty smoothly if you know how to use that to your advantage

Yeah, that'll work.

[dirt]

Just a bit over 72 hours left to pre-register for the race. Save yourself $5 off the cost of day of registration, and save yourself some time.

Also, you can pre-order shirts for $5 less the the day of cost too.

Weather is predicted to be Most Sunny in the high 70s! Could be your last chance to enjoy some warm weather racing this year!

[ryanmcg]

This will be my first ever bike race... should be interesting. Super excited! See ya'll out there.

[c0nsumer]

This will be my first ever bike race... should be interesting. Super excited! See ya'll out there.

It's a great place for a first race. The trail is in outstanding condition and Pauly's been putting some finishing touches on it. With the bit of rain coming this week it should be in optimal condition come Saturday.

[dirt]

This will be my first ever bike race... should be interesting. Super excited! See ya'll out there.

It's a great place for a first race. The trail is in outstanding condition and Pauly's been putting some finishing touches on it. With the bit of rain coming this week it should be in optimal condition come Saturday.

..and even BETTER on Sunday.

[dmassey]

Is the race going the same direction as last year? When will course be marked for pre-ride? Thanks

[utabintarbo]

Is the race going the same direction as last year? When will course be marked for pre-ride? Thanks

Same direction. With the next few days' unfortunate weather, the course will likely not get marked until Friday, but it's kinda hard to get lost (IMO).

[wlq]

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

[mr_opjones]

Great SS flow, fast, only 1 tougher climb, nothing like highland or PL.

[dirt]

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 normally run a 34/18 at Addison (and most other east side trails). You'd be much better off @ Addison with a taller gear.

[wlq]

Thanks a ton for the info.

Walt

[dirt]

About 21 hours left to take advantage of the $5 discount by pre-registering for the race...

..and to make sure you get your shirt, also at a $5 discount over race day pricing.

Sure, it looks like crap outside, but the weatherman is calling for high 70s and sunny on Sunday!

[gearswhatgears]

How much is day of?

[c0nsumer]

How much is day of?

Take whatever prices are on BikeReg and add $5.