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Hit the North – The future

37 posts & 14 voices | Started 2 years ago by Harry_the_Spider | Latest reply from nbt

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Harry_the_Spider - Member

Very early days yet, but we are plotting the next two events. One will be exactly the same format as The Winter Sprinter but with twice as many riders.

The other will be 8 hours for solo, pairs and teams on 5 mile track so everybody gets to do lots of laps. Beer tent, DJ, camping etc. (this may be changed a bit)

Both events open to MTB and CX.

Any money raised will be given away (the last one raised £140 for BTCV, the big one made about £6k).

These will be in 2010 but we’ll have to start the paperwork soon.

All this is subject to us :

1) Being arsed.
2) Not falling out.
3) Getting permission to do it from the land owners and our wives.

More details on our website when we know what we’re doing. http://www.hitthenorth.net and there will be a lot less forum bombing from us on here

In the mean time have a look at what is going on up at Lee Quarry.

Posted 2 years ago #
Nick - Member

what was wrong with the format of the first hit the north?

Posted 2 years ago #
rockitman - Member

Count me in for both Andrew. When do the preview rides start???

Posted 2 years ago #
ton - Member

the 1st one was very very good.

Posted 2 years ago #
Harry_the_Spider - Member

Nick - Member
what was wrong with the format of the first hit the north?

Nothing. We're just trying something else.

Posted 2 years ago #
Nick - Member

yeah the first one was great, might be interested in the 8 hour one, I can see shorter laps working in a more frantic way, but I reckon you might just find people going out for 2 laps at a time to save the time lost in transition

Posted 2 years ago #
Harry_the_Spider - Member

Nick - Member
yeah the first one was great, might be interested in the 8 hour one, I can see shorter laps working in a more frantic way, but I reckon you might just find people going out for 2 laps at a time to save the time lost in transition

It's up to them. Those that want to win it may do that. Those that are there to have a laugh may not. Shorter laps mean that you won't be hanging about for hours waiting your turn whilst your team mates are pushing through the mud

I want to see solo CXers having a go for 8 hours.

Are there any team based CX enduro races? Forgive me if there are loads, I've not checked.

Nick, did you do the Winter Sprinter?

Posted 2 years ago #
Nick - Member

No just the first one, which I loved, and I've been gagging for it again ever since!

Posted 2 years ago #
Harry_the_Spider - Member

Do the next winter one. It was manic.

One CXer said in his blog that it was the hardest race he had ever done... which was nice.

Posted 2 years ago #
Harry_the_Spider - Member

Cross Junkie's blog

http://crossjunkie.blogspot.com/2009/02/winter-sprinter-bites-back.html

Posted 2 years ago #
terrahawk - Member

it also means we can design a course that isn't 100% rideable.
A bit like the 3 Peaks but with mountain bikes and er...no peaks.

Posted 2 years ago #
Pook - Member

it also means we can design a course that isn't 100% rideable.

like the last one then eh?

Posted 2 years ago #
Harry_the_Spider - Member

It means we can have steps.

Posted 2 years ago #
Pook - Member

woohoo! Uppy steps or downy steps?

Posted 2 years ago #
Harry_the_Spider - Member

Uppy.

Posted 2 years ago #
MrSparkle - Member

God bless HtN and all who sail in her is what I say.

Posted 2 years ago #
terrahawk - Member

and downy (but not too dangerous). Maybe. More than likely uppy though.
And streams.
I'm thinking that maybe you'd like a fire pit.

Posted 2 years ago #
Olly - Member

downy steps are rideable pook!
yay for the HtN team, ill be at both again!

short lap racing sounds good, more oppertunity for tactical jiggery (not under any illusions that we'll place well)

Posted 2 years ago #
terrahawk - Member

as long as tactical jiggery doesn't become tactical pokery, Olly.

Posted 2 years ago #
Nezbo - Member

you can count me in for both i may have a CX bike by then you never know

Was a great event last time

Posted 2 years ago #
Brownbacks - Member

As soon as you know the dates (or around when) for the events let us know so we can deconflict

Also contact us about equipment etc we will be happy to free loan out anything of use, its better than being stuck in a shed. We will also see if any of the people who helped us will help you.

We will also sort links out etc

Good luck

http://www.brownbacksracing.co.uk

a last thought is that we probably need to get another NW organisers meeting before Christmas so we can get the people wo are actually putting events on to have a chance to air any issues.....

Posted 2 years ago #
Harry_the_Spider - Member

Will do.

The winter one won't clash with anything and it should be after the end of the CX season (like this year).

Summer one will have to fit in with MM 24/12 SITS etc.

We've got tons of gear already (or rather VLA Events have) but pooling information will be useful. We learned the hard way (in the back of a Police car!) at HtN1 about the chain of command/information at GMP. Telling the Police wasn't enough, we had to tell the right policeman, but they don't tell you who he was etc... Have you informed the Fuzz? Because if mountain rescue turn out there is a good chance that they will too.

An approved supplier/resources list would be good. I thought that this was something that BC were going to do but I haven't heard anything.

Posted 2 years ago #
Pook - Member

downy steps are rideable pook!

woah, woah, woah - when did i ever say they weren't you cheeky scamp?

Posted 2 years ago #
big_n_daft - Member

I agree a "where did you get that from and for how much" exchange will be good, anything drive costs down

All our kit is owned by us although we have had assistance getting it

Posted 2 years ago #
Harry_the_Spider - Member

big_n_daft - Member
I agree a "where did you get that from and for how much" exchange will be good, anything drive costs down

As would a "these guys are arseholes" black list!

Posted 2 years ago #
ton - Member

i shall be attending no matter what.

Posted 2 years ago #
terrahawk - Member

your name's already on the start list Tony.

Posted 2 years ago #
Bunnyhop - Member

Me, me, me. Will there be cake?

Posted 2 years ago #
Harry_the_Spider - Member

Bunnyhop - Member
Me, me, me. Will there be cake?

If all goes to plan there will be a Hog Roast.

Posted 2 years ago #
Nick - Member

might give it a go on my Pompino

Posted 2 years ago #
Pook - Member

Am i on the mailing list yet?

Posted 2 years ago #
Harry_the_Spider - Member

Nick - Member
might give it a go on my Pompino

You can do it on a Grifter if you like. Two wheels, One rider are the only stipulations.

Pook - Member
Am i on the mailing list yet?

Yes.

Posted 2 years ago #
PinkOrange5 - Member

Are you doing the Duathlon again? That way I don't have to do more than one lap

Posted 2 years ago #
Harry_the_Spider - Member

Maybe. That's one for Rammyrunner/VLA Events to answer.

Posted 2 years ago #
PinkOrange5 - Member

I did look on the VLA events but it just shows the details for last year. Maybe it wasn't popular enough...

Posted 2 years ago #
Harry_the_Spider - Member

Give him chance! We only started planning this yesterday.

Posted 2 years ago #
nbt - Member

I'll wander along a take photos and drink beer again. I rather enjoyed the last one.

Posted 2 years ago #