Short Course Tomorrow

[gmdboston]

OK here it is. The first one of "08" will be held at DeMoranville's Farm on March 16th.

For those of you who have never entered one of these events they consist of a 1-1/2 to 2 mile course (half grass track,half woods). Each class races in two 40 minute heats and your finishes in both heats are combined to determine awards. There are 16 classes with 3 trophy's in each. Heat #1 is Mini's,Big Wheel, and Women. Heat #2 is C-Light 0-249cc, C-Heavy 250cc and up C-Vet ages 30-39, and C-Senior 40 yrs old and up. Heat #3 will have the same classes for B's. Heat #4 will be AA riders and the same four classes for A's. We plan on having 3 of these events this Spring.

Entry Fee is $20 for Heat #1 (Kids and Women)
$30 for everyone else
You may enter an additional class for $15

Sign up starts at 7am First heat Starts promptly at 8:30am

Food available from the landowner.

Must be a member of Pilgrim Sands Trailriders.
Sign up available at event $20 for single or family membership.

Arrowed from exit 8 off Rte 140 Assonet,Ma

For More info Contact Gordie Coyle @ 781-294-8355

Just wanted to let everyone know that the Short course this Sunday will be the first of six in a championship format. There will be no throw aways and your year end points will be tallied for year end awards. These events are scheduled to not interfere with the Netra Harescramble series. This is a great opportunity for everyone to have a blast and compete for year end awards.


20 bucks for membership to pstr
40 bucks for ama (i think, right around there)
30 bucks a class to race

TAKE RT 140 SOUTH TO EXIT 8 (CHASE RD.)
TAKE LEFT OFF EXIT ABOUT 2-3 MILES UP ON RIGHT

From NEdirtbikes.com

I'll be there so will Alex racing the KX65, and Ashley, she'll be running the "I got muddy" Class.

[union]

Im still planning on being there to help out a bit. I might have a guest with me from out of town. He wants to the check out the scramble. Old Timer although he doesnt seem to frequent these boards much anymore has threatened an appearance after the fact at the pub. Anyone up for Grumpys in Bellingham after the race?

[efgal2k]

can you give a better directions or post a mapqwest link?

[gmdboston]

can you give a better directions or post a mapqwest link?

It's on Freetown. Rt24 south to 140 south, exit 8 Chase rd. Turn left, follow the Orange arrows. 2-3 miles from rt 140, small dirt road on right.drive straight across the field. I have a Green Dodge Ram 2500 with a cap an a 20' all white trailer.

[kermita]

Damn....i need to get myself a dirtbike! This sounds like fun. What kind of bikes run in the women's class? Anyone wanna teach a newbie how to ride in the dirt???

[union]

Damn....i need to get myself a dirtbike! This sounds like fun. What kind of bikes run in the women's class? Anyone wanna teach a newbie how to ride in the dirt???

I believe there is no size restriction. Ill tell you what. You really want to do this? I am not riding tomorrow. You can ride my bike. YZ 125. You just need to give Kates a call and have him put the bike in the trailer. Ya its a bit last minute but maybe you can convince him to.

[efgal2k]

Yes i know your trailer from Loudon!! thank you for the dirrections! see you there

[gmdboston]

Damn....i need to get myself a dirtbike! This sounds like fun. What kind of bikes run in the women's class? Anyone wanna teach a newbie how to ride in the dirt???

Women class allows any bike with a 19" front wheel or bigger. Some good ones for starting are:

Honda CRF 230
KTM 105
Kawasaki KX 100
Yamaha TTR 125, 225
Honda CRF 150


Once you learn, you can ride a 250 2 stroke or 250 four stroke. A 125 tends to be a little to soft to pull you out of ruts and up hills, unless you can keep your speed up. Stay away from motocross bikes for the woods, they are too stiff and deflect off every thing. The two most critical features, in order of importance are, you MUST be able to sit on the bike and have your feet flat on the ground AND have your knees bent. Do not under estimate this. Second, electric start will make you life a lot easier because you will tip over and stall the bike about elevendybillion times your first few rides. Kick starting is no big deal, The Button, will save you a ton of energy. Once you tip over/stall a few times, you get tired from picking it up and restarting, then it becomes a self full filling prophecy. The more tired you are, the more mistakes you make, so the more have to start it, that makes you more tired and soon you sound like Yosemite Sam on crack with a hot poker up his ass. But other than that, it's a blast! I can do a new dirt rider class this summer.

[kermita]

Women class allows any bike with a 19" front wheel or bigger. Some good ones for starting are:

Honda CRF 230
KTM 105
Kawasaki KX 100
Yamaha TTR 125, 225
Honda CRF 150

The two most critical features, in order of importance are, you MUST be able to sit on the bike and have your feet flat on the ground AND have your knees bent.

So it's more important to give up some power and have feet on the ground w/knees bent? I was thinking of going with a CRF230 but I don't think I'll be able to flat foot it, nevermind knees bent. It sucks being short..

[union]

So it's more important to give up some power and have feet on the ground w/knees bent? I was thinking of going with a CRF230 but I don't think I'll be able to flat foot it, nevermind knees bent. It sucks being short..

Youre in the same situation as me. I had to lower my bike and I still cant touch. Didnt stop me from riding but it makes things a little more difficult especially through slow stuff. Next time youre at the shop try and sit on mine.

[The Crashing Tomato]

WISH i had seen this sooner I couldn't go to the one last fall

but I will make one of these.

[kermita]

OK here it is. The first one of "08" will be held at DeMoranville's Farm on March 16th.

I'll be there so will Alex racing the KX65, and Ashley, she'll be running the "I got muddy" Class.

So how'd everyone do?

[gmdboston]

2-3 for a second place A-Seinior. Alex finished both moto's , Ashley got muddy and James whined about the last time he tried one......

[kermita]

2-3 for a second place A-Seinior. Alex finished both moto's , Ashley got muddy and James whined about the last time he tried one......

Sounds like a good day....with the exception of the whining of course...

I've definitely got to get me a dirt bike.

[union]

2-3 for a second place A-Seinior. Alex finished both moto's , Ashley got muddy and James whined about the last time he tried one......

You know, you should be nicer to the guy that owns the bike that youre dreaming about racing this year

Im down for another hare scramble just not when Im up until 2am watching F1 the night before

[gmdboston]

You know, you should be nicer to the guy that owns the bike that youre dreaming about racing this year

Im down for another hare scramble just not when Im up until 2am watching F1 the night before

[Crash Dummy Denno]

how does the phrase go james? excuses are like assholes, everyones got one but they all stink...