Jitters Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Hi all,I'd like to attend a competition one of these days and was wondering if someone could post pics (or direct me to pics) of something I might come across in the sport class. I believe that would be the next step above the beginner level. Correct me if I'm wrong. Ultimately, I'd like to set something up that's similar in my yard so I can practice lines and things that would be pretty 'real world,' if that makes sense.Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durkie Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) Hi all,I'd like to attend a competition one of these days and was wondering if someone could post pics (or direct me to pics) of something I might come across in the sport class. I believe that would be the next step above the beginner level. Correct me if I'm wrong. Ultimately, I'd like to set something up that's similar in my yard so I can practice lines and things that would be pretty 'real world,' if that makes sense.Thanks!i don't have any pics handy, but i would say that sport is all about bike handling and that you won't see anything over 2 feet high....but it might be a 2 foot 90 degree drop from a log on to some pointy rocks (there was a sport section like that at the most recent TTC comp: sport line enters riding a telephone pole, has to get off of it to the right side on to some rocks, turn left, get over a foot-high rock and you're out).so just try for really technical riding and don't worry about any sort of big moves. or better yet, just come down and ride with us in atlanta and we'll show you right Edited July 21, 2009 by durkie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Minato Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 here is an old video of me riding a sport competitionmy first comp in sporta little bit harder sport competitionhope this will help you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronz Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 here is an old video of me riding a sport competitionmy first comp in sporta little bit harder sport competitionhope this will help youIt looks like you've stitched clips together to make it look like on smooth line, except your t-shirt keeps magically disappearing and reappearing lol. Especially from 1.04 in the second video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maladie Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I thought it went:BeginnerNoviceIntermediateExpert EliteNo sport class ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I thought it went:BeginnerNoviceIntermediateExpert EliteNo sport class ?? Talking about t'other side of the pond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitters Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) Yes, I noticed my error after the fact. I'd say the novice level is what I'd be shooting for, which I'm noticing would probably be the sport class over here. Gonna watch the video in a few minutes. Thanks for help! =)...Edit after watching...Yeah, the first video is what I was looking for, just so I know what to expect. It has become painfully apparent that I still have some work to do. Hehe.The bike getting stuck on that red ladder thing was pretty funny. Probably not at the time, of course, but looks like something I would get myself into. Thanks for sharing! Edited July 21, 2009 by Tappets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Trials 31 Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 i don't have any pics handy, but i would say that sport is all about bike handling and that you won't see anything over 2 feet high....but it might be a 2 foot 90 degree drop from a log on to some pointy rocks (there was a sport section like that at the most recent TTC comp: sport line enters riding a telephone pole, has to get off of it to the right side on to some rocks, turn left, get over a foot-high rock and you're out).so just try for really technical riding and don't worry about any sort of big moves. or better yet, just come down and ride with us in atlanta and we'll show you right What's your "real name"? I probably met you there, because I was there. Gary, come down and either ride with the Atlanta crew or me sometime. We'll show you first hand what you should be able to do in sport. As that's what I ride in. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitters Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 I've emailed durkie before, I think. There are some riders in Charlotte, NC too. Just tough to get free weekends to travel.I am planning on getting out there for the October thing. My GF's cabin in the NC hills is only about 2 hours from Chattanooga. I'll give it a go, just save the laughter for when I'm not within earshot. Hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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