XC vs. freeriding
03-18-03 | 09:19 AM
#26
Hey Raiyn, you up for doing any riding soon?
I may take off early tomorrow (Weds.) and head up to Alafia. You interested?
L8R
I may take off early tomorrow (Weds.) and head up to Alafia. You interested?
L8R
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"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "WOW, What a Ride!" - unknown
"Your Bike Sucks" - Sky Yaeger
03-18-03 | 05:29 PM
#27
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Originally posted by WoodyUpstate
As to incorporating a DH section in and XC course, yes, I think it's feasible. Your point regarding body armor is well taken, but I would not advocate a 4 ft. drop or including an "extreme" section of the DH course. [/B]
As to incorporating a DH section in and XC course, yes, I think it's feasible. Your point regarding body armor is well taken, but I would not advocate a 4 ft. drop or including an "extreme" section of the DH course. [/B]
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03-18-03 | 06:07 PM
#28
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Originally posted by schnell
4 foot drops would definitely call for a FS. There is just no way you could do something crazy like that on an outdated hardtail.
https://v10.pinkbike.com/video/russ30.WMV
4 foot drops would definitely call for a FS. There is just no way you could do something crazy like that on an outdated hardtail.
https://v10.pinkbike.com/video/russ30.WMV
03-26-03 | 04:32 PM
#30
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From what I know and people I talk ot, most start out as trail riders and XC racers, and move to freeriding. It is an essental part because u need the skills and endurance ext. I prefer to not think of it as a competition, because biking is biking. No one has a definate definition of freeride yet, but freeriding can be done on an XC trail, so the XC riders could be considered freeriders if they hit the extreme trails. Instead of saying XC is losing to freeriding, what about, XC is progressing???
