Hare Scrambles

[kb1]

I have been doing some research and I think I am going to try a couple in the fall. Anybody on here do these? Maybe looking for someone I can train/ride with and go the races. Any takers? I have a trailer that can accommodate two dirty bikes.

[csmutty]

I am going to the one on October 10th in Sterling. If you want to meet up I'll be in a red truck with a white cagiva.

[R7]

I am going to the one on October 10th in Sterling. If you want to meet up I'll be in a red truck with a white cagiva.

Is that the Woods-O-Cross by the Rhody Rovers? From what i've heard, it's one of the easiest courses, but also one of the highest speed courses.
There's a ever so slight chance I may try this one as well

[kb1]

Anyone planning on doing any riding ahead of time? Need to get the KTM out!

[breakdirt916]

seems the guys in here are more into practice MX days/races and recreational woods riding

you can also checkout www.nedirtbikes.com to find more hare scramble riders

[csmutty]

Is that the Woods-O-Cross by the Rhody Rovers? From what i've heard, it's one of the easiest courses, but also one of the highest speed courses.
There's a ever so slight chance I may try this one as well

It was formerly woods-o-cross....it now goes by another name. If you are there look for me.

[R7]

It was formerly woods-o-cross....it now goes by another name. If you are there look for me.

Just read on NEDB that the Woods-O-Cross has been cancelled this year because of land owner issues

[csmutty]

Just read on NEDB that the Woods-O-Cross has been cancelled this year because of land owner issues

Really...so this is a new course then...

[R7]

Really...so this is a new course then...

Not that I know of, it was mostly on private property and used very little of Pachaug State forest

[gregp]

I have raced several Hare Scrambles, but was never a "regular".
My best advice: Make sure your bike is in good, reliable, shape. You will be nervous on the starting line, but do not start off at 100%, after the start. The races are l-o-n-g. Ride at 75%, to be sure that you have some energy for that last loop. Yes, folks will fly by you in the beginning, but as the race goes on, you will start picking them off, one by one, and climbing back up the ranks.
Arrive early, to get signed up, and prep your bike and gear.
And...be nice - if a guy comes up behind you and yells "TRAIL!" or anything else, pull off to the side and let him by. Somewhere, there is a Championship at stake, and you do not want some total stranger coming up to you after the race giving you an earfull.
Riding at 75% will Keep It Fun, and that is what it is all about.