As always, a great video. I felt so bad when I realized we missed part of the trail and saw you coming from the Grouse section. At least I waited till everyone had gone by before I re-entered. Going back on our tracks should be a big no-no as you said, we don't know where we missed the trail and would want to end up riding in the opposite direction on the track. So I waited and reported me going off course to the race Marshall. The start caught me off guard as well. I was still powering the GoPro when I saw the flag go up! Looking forward to the next one!
Lol, the look on your face said it all. It happens and going back, possibly against the flow of oncoming bike is a bad idea, so forward makes sense until you regain the course. Honest mistake and easily done with the broken tape and a beaten in line that looks correct.
Love the videos. How is the 300XC running now with the new head and tune? Any more problems with fuel filter? I see you still have the TPI. What is your opinion the TPI vs TBI for mostly trail riding (i.e. not racing)? It seems like TPI might actually be preferable for some of the trails you run (when not racing)?
XC is running great. So far no more issues with filters but I carry one with me. Sitting at about 112 hours now. The head and tune are very good, smooth and good power. The original first tune in the bike was pretty good, but that one gave the dash code if you hit the started when it was running. The second tune was the best, very meaty down low and hard hitting, I liked that one. The third factory tune...was underwhelming. Really took away power down low. Didn't like it at all so that got me onto the TSP set up.
TPI vs TBI or xc-w vs xc...that's a tough one. Both my bikes have WP 6500 forks. The xcw is a '19 MY and I have the PV turned out to near flush and it runs really strong. Chassis and suspension are more compliant so over a long day of hitting trails it probably won't wear you out as much. Also it has a fan so that's a bonus for the bike. That said I put three hours on the trails yesterday and I took the xc. I need to take them out and do a solid back to back on a variety of terrain.
10:18 is what i find frustrating.. you've been "batteling" with a rider for a long time, every corner matters and you're doing your best to pass him. He gets to the time booth, they see his number coming in, he gets let go right away, now its your turn and technically they didnt raise the flag to let you go and your rider is getting away.. those timelaps events are cool for that aspect of racing
Hahaha, you're right I didn't get raise flag, didn't even pick up on that. I'd better come with a box of Timbits before the next race lol. Timing and scoring is tough and I really appreciate the volunteers that step up to record every bike. On a short course like this it must have been challenging for sure and the young guy was doing a great job.
I might be wrong but i was under the impression the guy in front of you was in your class. If not then yes he should pull over but if he is in your class its called racing. Got to learn to pass. Just my thoughts.
The rules vary by association I imagine. The rule for NBDRA is to let the faster rider by. You don't need to stop but you assist with the pass to prevent reckless passes that might put someone into the rhubarb. This is regardless of whether you're in the same class or not. But yes I definitely need to learn to pass effectively.
As always, a great video. I felt so bad when I realized we missed part of the trail and saw you coming from the Grouse section. At least I waited till everyone had gone by before I re-entered.
Going back on our tracks should be a big no-no as you said, we don't know where we missed the trail and would want to end up riding in the opposite direction on the track.
So I waited and reported me going off course to the race Marshall.
The start caught me off guard as well. I was still powering the GoPro when I saw the flag go up!
Looking forward to the next one!
Lol, the look on your face said it all. It happens and going back, possibly against the flow of oncoming bike is a bad idea, so forward makes sense until you regain the course. Honest mistake and easily done with the broken tape and a beaten in line that looks correct.
Love the videos. How is the 300XC running now with the new head and tune? Any more problems with fuel filter?
I see you still have the TPI. What is your opinion the TPI vs TBI for mostly trail riding (i.e. not racing)? It seems like TPI might actually be preferable for some of the trails you run (when not racing)?
XC is running great. So far no more issues with filters but I carry one with me. Sitting at about 112 hours now. The head and tune are very good, smooth and good power. The original first tune in the bike was pretty good, but that one gave the dash code if you hit the started when it was running. The second tune was the best, very meaty down low and hard hitting, I liked that one. The third factory tune...was underwhelming. Really took away power down low. Didn't like it at all so that got me onto the TSP set up.
TPI vs TBI or xc-w vs xc...that's a tough one. Both my bikes have WP 6500 forks. The xcw is a '19 MY and I have the PV turned out to near flush and it runs really strong. Chassis and suspension are more compliant so over a long day of hitting trails it probably won't wear you out as much. Also it has a fan so that's a bonus for the bike. That said I put three hours on the trails yesterday and I took the xc. I need to take them out and do a solid back to back on a variety of terrain.
Here the link to the video with the bridge crash, some place around 10:00 ua-cam.com/video/PCd0MYrR6r4/v-deo.html
10:18 is what i find frustrating.. you've been "batteling" with a rider for a long time, every corner matters and you're doing your best to pass him. He gets to the time booth, they see his number coming in, he gets let go right away, now its your turn and technically they didnt raise the flag to let you go and your rider is getting away.. those timelaps events are cool for that aspect of racing
Hahaha, you're right I didn't get raise flag, didn't even pick up on that. I'd better come with a box of Timbits before the next race lol. Timing and scoring is tough and I really appreciate the volunteers that step up to record every bike. On a short course like this it must have been challenging for sure and the young guy was doing a great job.
@@TeamStruggleBunny no doubt
I might be wrong but i was under the impression the guy in front of you was in your class. If not then yes he should pull over but if he is in your class its called racing. Got to learn to pass. Just my thoughts.
The rules vary by association I imagine. The rule for NBDRA is to let the faster rider by. You don't need to stop but you assist with the pass to prevent reckless passes that might put someone into the rhubarb. This is regardless of whether you're in the same class or not. But yes I definitely need to learn to pass effectively.