2008 Bear Mountain Challenge Registration is Open!

[Tom]

July 19 and 20, 2008 will once again see Bear and Red Mountains in Mission hosting a couple of the BC Cup classics!

Registration for both the XC and DH races is live now on Karelo!

2008 Bear Mountain Challenge (http://www.karelo.com/register.php?BID=287&BT=10#Ev6210)

[Tom]

The course is in excellent shape right now. I can see Todd has recently been up there raking the trail!

[Lady Gravity]

The course is in excellent shape right now. I can see Todd has recently been up there raking the trail!

really? must have been recent because it was prety marbly at the bottom and in the rock garden on sunday. i still have 2 sections i need to nail before the race, at least i still have some time.

[bansheeair]

He has been there every day this week. Hard worker that Todd fellow is. Course is gonna be dialed.

[stillgoing]

Sponsers are signing up, Swag is rolling in, and Vendors are signing up for space. Things are starting to heat up.

And, a nice new poster:

http://www.fvmba.com/uploads/bear5a.jpg

[bowen rocks]

can'ttt waiiitttttttt!!!!!!!!!

[stillgoing]

We'll have Jerseys this year, too!! I already bought a couple for myself, but my kid stole one.

[DUDEONABIKE]

Hopefully i'll be healed by then I love bear mtn!

[shirk]

Anyone confirm if a full face is mandatory for DH race in citizen cat?

Thinking of signing up for this one.

[Tom]

It's a DH race...why wouldn't you be wearing a full face helmet?

[shirk]

It's a DH race...why wouldn't you be wearing a full face helmet?

Full face isn't going to make me any faster.

I ride everything in my Xen. This could be an excuse to go buy one if I need it.

[Tom]

Full face isn't going to make me any faster.

I ride everything in my Xen. This could be an excuse to go buy one if I need it.

In that case, go buy one. ;)

[seand]

Is there going to be a mandatory chainless run this year? We didn't go last year but the year before the pros were asked to do a seeding run chainless.

[Tom]

There will not be a seeding run. It's tough enough logistics wise to get practice runs in before clearing the course and starting the race.

Are you going to be racing, Sean?

[Tom]

PS anyone who is interested in volunteering, drop me a line with your contact info. If you're racing, bring your mom/dad/bro/sis/gf/bf/wife/husband/neighbour whatever to help out!

[seand]

Good to know!!

Nah, my race season ended during my first race of the season :) I could barely ride the woodlot on Saturday without my shoulder throbbing. I will be out in full-force with my cowbells (I forgot them in Seattle this weekend but we had coffee cans filled with rocks) making a ruckus!

If you guys need anyone to marshall let me know.


There will not be a seeding run. It's tough enough logistics wise to get practice runs in before clearing the course and starting the race.

Are you going to be racing, Sean?

[Tom]

Yes we need course marshalls on both days.

[seand]

Yes we need course marshalls on both days.

well you can pen me in for both days then! It's not like I have anything better to be doing :)

[Tom]

well you can pen me in for both days then! It's not like I have anything better to be doing :)

Sweet! I have found it's fun just being a part of the race, even if you're not racing. Hopefully I'll be healed up in time from my devastating crash near the tree gap at Arduum :lol: to race as well.

[Lofft]

Where can I get info on the cross country course (distance, elevation, trails etc). teh only thing I can find on the site is that the course has changed slightly from last year, but I've never ridden Red, so I have no clue what to expect!

[Tom]

Where can I get info on the cross country course (distance, elevation, trails etc). teh only thing I can find on the site is that the course has changed slightly from last year, but I've never ridden Red, so I have no clue what to expect!

We will be GPSing and marking the XC course tonight. We (I mean Steve) will post it up when it's done.

Expect lots of rooty and rocky sections.

[stillgoing]

<<Edit: I cleaned up the track, so barring any changes - here it is.>>



http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s220/stillgoing_VPS/fvmba/RedXC2008GE.jpg
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s220/stillgoing_VPS/fvmba/RedXC2008.jpg

1st few elevation points are incorrect:
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s220/stillgoing_VPS/fvmba/REDXCprofile.jpg

[hcg1]

Cant wait for this race. I love the fact that across the road is the gnarliest track on the BC Cup circuit and then Bear is flowiest, just meters aways from eachother. Thanks for all the trail work, and making this event rock. Cant wait for the 20th

[stillgoing]

Tom and I hiked the trail last night, collecting GPS data, and putting up the signs. The road section is just a road lng engough to stretch out the pack, but then we got into the single-track section in the trees. Wow. Makes me want to hang up my DH bike and ride more XC. That's a sweet looking trail, through some very beautiful forest. Several good, technical sections, some nice speed sections. Gonna be fun!!

Dh grooming has been ongoing, and is in primo shape as well.

[Gary Harder]

Bear record fastest DH current holder for three years Cove's Steve Smith.
Last years Bear DH winner Chilean Rocky rider Maurico Quintana did not beat the current record,we thought he did but no.So he went home happy with his pro payout,plus $100.
Pro elite winners XC /DH at Bear mtn will have Bear mtn Challenge 09 entry fee prepaid.
Break Steve's record , at the end of the DH pro run sunday $100.
Past Record holders include an older but always killer fast Shaum's March,and?
$$ Cash Pro DH payout men 5 deep----- 3 deep women
XC Pro payout 3deep M/W
Please all dogs leashed,aggressive,muzzled.
Truck shuttlers are always welcome to help out,but must register with Trev/or Maria.
sat shuttles 10-4
sun. shuttles 8am-9:30 DH race starts 11am sharp!
awards asap,we are all working hard .
Clocks at the top and bottom,food and prizes for our volunteers,boards for start time and stats.
Thanks Abbotsford Coast Hotel and Suites, Kona, Norco, Cove, Wentings,
MapleRidge Cycle, BikeBrewery, Giant is sending some swag our way as well as Spy eyeware.
All of it will be given away,volunteers ,racers,with most likely a hard luck prize etc..
Awards 3deep plus a prize table to pick from.
Last year we made a profit which helped fvmba do more for our trails and supplies.
Pull this off again, we make more cash to pour back into our trails,Cory and the boys smile as their race continues on.
Anyone who would like to do something for me? Don't complain,smile and enjoy a great weekend,even if you crash and eat it. This is the time of our lives,grumblers go away.
The course is ready now lets get ready to rumble....sweeet.

[Tom]

:announce: There will be absolutely no private shuttling during practice or the race.

[stillgoing]

Exception: Helicopters.

Yeah - Helicopters are OK, but you gotta land far away; you can use your own private vehicle to shuttle to the helicopter loading zone, though.

[kim]

Im In For Helping Out

[DUDEONABIKE]

I can ride again! I'll be signing up asap!!

[stillgoing]

Not many, but here's a couple random pics from last year's race

Bear 2007 (http://picasaweb.google.com/Rosset.Steve/BearMountainChallenge)

[Lady Gravity]

looks like i'll be a volly this time -
whistler = 1
me = 0

[kim]

We'll have Jerseys this year, too!! I already bought a couple for myself, but my kid stole one.
where can i gey a jersy

[stillgoing]

I can pick one up for you off Todd. XL, I assume. Not sure the selling price yet, but I'll ask and let you know.

Choice of colours: brownish or greenish?

Damn... we need photos... any well endowed models out there of the female persuasion willing to help a poor soul?

[Darryl]

Course is looking mint! Went up with Todd on Sunday, did a few laps and checked out some of his work from Sat. The Burm after the Tabletop was still a bit soft and needs some sun to harden, we have blocked it off for now, but if anyone is up there, please don't ride it unless it has hardened up.

thanks

[Tom]

Sorry to hear about the shoulder LG. Glad to see you'll be vollying though!

[onepunch]

Tom and I hiked the trail last night, collecting GPS data, and putting up the signs. The road section is just a road lng engough to stretch out the pack, but then we got into the single-track section in the trees. Wow. Makes me want to hang up my DH bike and ride more XC. That's a sweet looking trail, through some very beautiful forest. Several good, technical sections, some nice speed sections. Gonna be fun!!

Dh grooming has been ongoing, and is in primo shape as well.

I rode the xc course on Sat morning before the rain. Looks great. Good climbs, both technical and road slugs. Realy nice single track sections. Very tech terrain in some spots, one in particular that i would consider very tough for an XC course. I assume there will be a few folks walking the one section, especially if it is wet. If it is not completely dry on that spot i always walk...and some times take a few dabs when it is dry. Nice work on the profile, i have always wondered about the elevation on that climb. Seems harder than that...

[stillgoing]

For those coming from out of town:

Coast Abbotsford Hotel is pleased to offer a special rate to out of town guests during the race dates of July 18th and 19th. The rates offered are as follows:

Comfort room 2 queen beds
$89.00 plus taxes

Superior 1 king bed
$99.00 plus taxes

Please contact the hotel directly in order to qualify for these rates. They will not be valid if booked through our central reservation department or online.

Coast Abbotsford Hotel
2020 Sumas Way
604-853-1880

[DUDEONABIKE]

Just signed up, so stoked I love Bear!

[jzogaris]

signed up and so stoked bear and arduum are both my favourite courses to ride

[Tom]

Just a reminder that there will be absolutely, positively, NO day of race registration...you must sign up online, or in person Friday between 5 and 8 pm or on Saturday before 3 pm.

[Gary Harder]

The Trev/ Tom and I put in a big day on the XC course.
A new bridge and a lot of grooming.
The DH course sweeet.
g

[onepunch]

The Trev/ Tom and I put in a big day on the XC course.
A new bridge and a lot of grooming.
The DH course sweeet.
g

MAN of MAN you guys did a sweet job! The trail looked like it was swept with a broom in spots.I am thinking the racers will agree...that is one sweet technichal trail.

[Tom]

Well we have to try to keep up with the DH course across the street. Todd and crew have the track dialed. I rode it Friday and it is amazing right now.

Look what I found over on "that other" website...you know, the one that supports racing :shhh:

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/bear-mountain-challenge-2008.html

[Tom]

One last call for volunteers...we could sure use your help on Saturday. Between the XC race and DH practice we are stretched pretty thin. If you're interested, PM me and I will forward you the info.

[crawler]

i was just wondering, im on karelo and it says $50.00 is the registration fee, did I do something wrong or is that the actual amount.
seems pretty expensive for a race

[stillgoing]

DH: 40 for the race; $10 for late fee now in effect, if you need a one day license it's either 5 or 10, depending on your age. You can also elect to buy race insurance.

So, minimum would have been $40 for a licensed rider before the early bird fee ended. Now, if you are unlicensed, over 17 and want insurance, it can be a fair bit more.


The XC race is $10.00 less expensive.

[Tom]

seems pretty expensive for a race

:lol: Us race organizers are throwing money around at each other like we're in a rap video.

[DaveM]

:lol: Us race organizers are throwing money around at each other like we're in a rap video.

which one of you is da bitch and which one is da hoe?

[Tom]

which one of you is da bitch and which one is da hoe?

Trevor

[connor]

Man Down...

Todd Earnshaw(sp?) took a nasty spill on Abortion tonight. did not look good and had to go to the hospital. like really not good..

Heal up, I'm sending vibes...

[Lady Gravity]

Man Down...

Todd Earnshaw(sp?) took a nasty spill on Abortion tonight. did not look good and had to go to the hospital. like really not good..

Heal up, I'm sending vibes...

ahhh CRAP that sucks
healing vibes to todd :(

[stillgoing]

Impressive that he walked out after that hit. That guy is strong.

[Jen]

Hey, have not read through this entire thread so if this question has already been asked, please forgive me.

I heard that there are mandatory pre-runs on Saturday, is this true?
It does not say this on the website schedule (unless I am blind) but someone said that they heard this news last night. I can't make it on Sat so I am mighty curious.

Cheers

[Gary Harder]

Sunday (race day ) dh practice shuttles 8am -9:30 If you haven't done a prerun this is it...

We will also be doing everything possible(marshalls on the course early/shuttles starting a little earlier) so those who want a final pre run can do.

Gary

[thedude]

Here is a Google map (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=103194311859565442422.00045227513825cf0423c&ll=49.19626,-122.33624&spn=0.019154,0.037122&t=h&z=15) of the XC course.

[stillgoing]

flat image of the google map is here, along with contour map and elevation graph:

Great minds think alike (http://bb.nsmb.com/showpost.php?p=1968830&postcount=22)

[bansheeair]

Oh crap. Steve, any update on Todd Earnshaw? Healing vibes buddy.

[stillgoing]

When I left the hospital last night about 9:30, Ping was there with him. The plastic surgeon was just cleaning the wounds and was generally optimistic. There appears no broken bones.

I don't know how cool it is for me to be discussing his injuries in detail here in public without discussing that with him first, so I'll hold off.

However, I believe that by the time it's all over he'll be fine. He'll have some gnarly scars, and some expensive dental work. He was, of course quite bummed.

[thedude]

Ouch!!!

Heal up Todd.

[Tom]

Hey, have not read through this entire thread so if this question has already been asked, please forgive me.

I heard that there are mandatory pre-runs on Saturday, is this true?
It does not say this on the website schedule (unless I am blind) but someone said that they heard this news last night. I can't make it on Sat so I am mighty curious.

Cheers

You need to do one mandatory pre-run, either Saturday or Sunday. If you can't make it Saturday, you'd be well advised to show up Sunday WELL BEFORE the shuttles start, so you can sign-in (I'm assuming you're pre-registered because there is NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION) and get to the shuttle line-up in time to get your pre-run in.

[crawler]

i can understand the cost now, for shuttles portapotties, etc.

[DaveM]

i can understand the cost now, for shuttles portapotties, etc.

don't forget insurance

[connor]

don't forget insurance

and fluffers. I hear you're volunteering..

[stillgoing]

Bring Extra Cash - We've got Jerseys this year.
Brown as shown, or Green.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s220/stillgoing_VPS/fvmba/Front.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s220/stillgoing_VPS/fvmba/back.jpg

[Gary Harder]

FYI
The District of Mission will be brushing and grading the back road (Saunders Road ) this friday 10 am, approx. (Millpond as well)
Rode the XC course, with my dher and except for the climb ,what a fun course.
Steep and sweet with a lot of pumping and flowing.
The new bridging really added to the look, one thing about racing.
It really brings the condition of the trails up big time,still see last years work.

Oh and more swag keeps coming in .
Gary

Question for the Dude -- can you pick up some swag from Troy Scott at Maple Ridge cycle?

[thedude]

I will swing by MR Cycle to see Troy tomorrow (Friday)

I'll be at the XC race in the morning volunteering in some form or another.

[thedude]

The DH course on Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&t=h&msa=0&msid=103194311859565442422.000452453850623a8fbe3&z=16)

[Tom]

I will swing by MR Cycle to see Troy tomorrow (Friday)

I'll be at the XC race in the morning volunteering in some form or another.

Cool...we need course marshalls. Can you be there before 9 am?

I did some work on the XC course today, then I came down and found someone had messed with signs/tape for the second time in a week - while I was up there.:swearing:

That XC course is pretty sweet...I can't wait until this race is over so I can get up there and ride it!

[thedude]

No worries. I am sure I will be there before 9am.

Later,

Dean

[Johnie P]

Are there going to be any taped off lines for U15 DH?

[connor]

Are there going to be any taped off lines for U15 DH?

Jeeze, you're even more sandbagger than that Darryl guy..

Posted via Mobile Device

[Tom]

Are there going to be any taped off lines for U15 DH?

No.

[connor]

ummm, did anybody pick up a U-lock on the road south of Mill-pond today?? I think I put mine on my bumper, and pulled a sweet u-tun, to lock falling off bumper..

any how, if you grabbed it I'd love to get it back.. Shitty Subaru wagon, and the only green Chumba you'll see tomorrow..

[rewoga]

Good luck with the race tomorrow guys - sorry I can't come help out.

Healing vibes to Todd! That totally sux! ( I seem to remember that two years ago he had just healed from a crash in time to race bear!!)

[DaveM]

It was pretty fast out there today

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3290/2686774775_b922838967_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3067/2686779835_d4efa123f7_b.jpg

[connor]

[QUOTE=DaveM;1984809]It was pretty fast out there today

well for some of us it was.. :(

[DaveM]

well for some of us it was.. :(

Not so bad

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/2687745140_7717cc3392_b.jpg

[CamMiller]

Thanks to all the organizers for a great race, everything seemed to have ran perfect!
DaveM any more pics? and I'll post up some of the ones my pops got later..

[DaveM]

DaveM any more pics? and I'll post up some of the ones my pops got later..

Yeah I got bunch, I'll weed through them in the next couple of days.

[bcbud]

plate 965 anywhere? managed a 3rd in Citzen 30+ even though I caught the 57 year old in front of me, love the course and the FVMBA does a fantastic job, another sweet race....thanks....

[thedude]

It was pretty fast out there today

well for some of us it was.. :(

Yeah...I hear you on that Connor. Not so fast for moi.

Great race, well organized and good vibe for sure.

Congrats to all.

[DUDEONABIKE]

Thanks for putting on the race, it was a lot of fun!
my friend and I were getting really rowdy by the crowd pleaser gaps!
Anyone have pictures of plate #s 740 998 and 997?

[Bryon]

It was pretty fast out there today

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3067/2686779835_d4efa123f7_b.jpg

The new "Steed" and Suspension Werx tuned air shock were working for me! That was a personal best time (and under 4 minutes finally after 8 trys :woot:) on a course that has always owned me.

[Lady Gravity]

i bet a lot of wheels are going to be either trued or replaced tomorrow..i lost count of how many riders came up short on the first of the two gaps at the end.

it was definitely hard to watch and not race, but i had a lot of fun volunteering (and at the best spot too!). great job fvmba :clap:

[stillgoing]

Huge thanks to all the volunteers that helped out this weekend and a special thank you to all the riders.
LG: good hanging with you for a while, waiting for Cam - turned out he flatted way up top.
Saw and talked to a ton of you guys from the board here... Hello!

Results are already available. Thanks Tanya at CBC.

Bear 2008 DH (http://www3.telus.net/rossets/bear/bear%20dh%20race%20results%20overall.pdf)
Bear 2008 XC (http://www3.telus.net/rossets/bear/bear%20xc%20race%20results%20overall.pdf)
and, for comparison:
Bear 2007 DH (http://www3.telus.net/rossets/bear/Bear%202007%20results.pdf)

[DaveM]

plate 965 anywhere? managed a 3rd in Citzen 30+ even though I caught the 57 year old in front of me, love the course and the FVMBA does a fantastic job, another sweet race....thanks....

Thanks for putting on the race, it was a lot of fun!
my friend and I were getting really rowdy by the crowd pleaser gaps!
Anyone have pictures of plate #s 740 998 and 997?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3029/2687464109_83497c3646_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3258/2688280438_a11604e552_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/2688274208_2367192e80_b.jpg

[Tom]

Just wanted to say a quick thanks to anyone who came out to help volly this weekend...we could have not put that race on without your help!

Now it's time to sleep...

[CamMiller]

Dad took some pics...

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/c_mills24/DSC_0011-1-1.jpg

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/c_mills24/DSC_0027-1.jpg

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/c_mills24/DSC_0070-3.jpg

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/c_mills24/DSC_0047.jpg

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh91/c_mills24/DSC_0036.jpg

[Lady Gravity]

Just wanted to say a quick thanks to anyone who came out to help volly this weekend...we could have not put that race on without your help!

Now it's time to sleep...

how many :beer: have you had? :lol:

[DaveM]

And the fastest time of the day goes to Jack Reading, riding a very pretty Ellsworth

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3039/2687550469_221c3d630a_b.jpg

[nathan.kuyek]

That was an awesome race, thanks to all the FVMBA guys for puttin it together.
I ended up getting a mechanical half way down so I couldn't finish, and had to walk down the rest. Ended up with a super speedy 00:20:09.78 :coo:
Too bad cause it was a really good run for me up until that point, but it was still a great time.
I am definetely lookin forward to it next year!

[jzogaris]

that was a super duper extraordinarily radical race, thanks to everyone involved putting the event, racing at bear i never plan on doing well mainly cause i dont pedal but it is definatly a fun track to ride and i had fun in my race run which is what counts really and im looking forward to next year those sweet berms will be missed dearly until that time however

[onepunch]

that was a super duper extraordinarily radical race, thanks to everyone involved putting the event, racing at bear i never plan on doing well mainly cause i dont pedal but it is definatly a fun track to ride and i had fun in my race run which is what counts really and im looking forward to next year those sweet berms will be missed dearly until that time however

U dont pedal? Do you race chainless?Glad u had fun.

[DaveM]

http://dave-m.pinkbike.com/album/Bear-Mtn-Challenge-2008/

lots more to come

[Fluid]

HUGE THANKS to FVMBA for putting on a great race weekend!!!
This was my first time racing the Bear DH and I messed up a couple of spots and didn't go as fast as I could have, but now I have a time to beat for next year :D

[stillgoing]

Some photos of the XC race can be found here:
Bear XC 2008 photos - Thanks Wilf!! (http://picasaweb.google.com/WPHM01)

[leggatt]

Had a great time at the XC race. Came in way last in the 30+ Citizen.

I bled my brakes the night before and found our during the race they did not work so well! Had to really pump them up to get any power. Fun lesson to learn on a very technical XC course.

I have never ridden out there before, but I will be back to ride. The trails are awesome!

Great event by the FVMBA.

[Timmigrant]

A huge cheers to the organizers of the Bear DH race yesterday. I thought I'd add comments on a couple things I really liked, and most of these points were mentioned more than once by other racers. First off awesome organization as a whole. On both Saturday and Sunday the shuttles started earlier than posted and allowed people to get in a good number of pre-runs. I was stoked to see that the course got some repairs during the extended course closure (which was for the removal of an injured rider). The course also got some repairs on Saturday night, which was awesome. Results were posted within minutes of the last rider in the category finishing. Awards were promptly after the race. Prizes were awesome, tons of draw prizes, and the prizes were awesome. I was stoked on my draw prize too, a 9 speed chain, which is something I can use! There was a clock at the top and bottom of the course. Race started on time and stayed on time. While practice started earlier than I'd like on Sunday it was nice to be done earlier in the day, which is something I'm sure the people from out of town really appreciated. I am so stoked that the Bear Mountain race is still around and still as awesome as ever!

Any pictures of plate # 4?

[DaveM]

Any pictures of plate # 4?

I just missed you Tim, but Tyler from Pinkbike has a couple of you posted, one dry and one wet!

Congrats on the #2 place!

[stillgoing]

If any one's got photos from practice, or the upper section on race day: I'd appreciate any photos of 987. My son flatted on the upper section, and so wouldn't have been too photogenic for the good photo ops.

Either way... and 987s out there?

[DaveM]

^^he was still looking fast as he ran past me pushing his bike! no pics though

[stillgoing]

^^he was still looking fast as he ran past me pushing his bike! no pics though

Ha!!! even that would have been funny.

Speaking of funny, remember that plaque I showed you? Someone walked off with it. Which is cool... but funny.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s220/stillgoing_VPS/junk/mbisb.jpg

[Darryl]

I'm glad to see clipless pedals dominate again!

[Lady Gravity]

I'm glad to see clipless pedals dominate again!

some guy came unclipped right before the two gaps at the end, couldn't get enough speed and came up short on the first gap - HARD - and almost endoed. i think it may have been greg burbine but i'm not totally sure. his bike had the craziest wheels i'd ever seen.

[BillfromtheHill]

What a great race, thanks to all the organizers and volunteers. Was my first real race ever and first time riding dwon in the fraser valley area,placed 8th in citizen men 30-39, totally gassed out skipped a gear at the end and cased the first of the last two gaps a little (probably heard me cursing for miles)but had an awesome time, thanks again to all involved. Any pics of plate 970 would be great. And special thanks to Dave and Marie for putting us smelly Prince George boys up for the weekend. Congrats on 2nd place Dave.

[Cammm]

results?

[Aeropusher]

Results are already available. Thanks Tanya at CBC.

Bear 2008 DH (http://www3.telus.net/rossets/bear/bear%20dh%20race%20results%20overall.pdf)
Bear 2008 XC (http://www3.telus.net/rossets/bear/bear%20xc%20race%20results%20overall.pdf)
and, for comparison:
Bear 2007 DH (http://www3.telus.net/rossets/bear/Bear%202007%20results.pdf)


there they are..

[DaveM]

Any pics of plate 970 would be great.

http://c4.pinkbike.com/photo/2278/pbpic2278817.jpg

[notasslowasu]

any photos of plate 298, 751, or 647

[stillgoing]

Any pictures of plate # 4?

Compliments of Lens and shutter. There's almost 300 photos soon to be in my hands, thanks to their Marketing Dept.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s220/stillgoing_VPS/fvmba/Bear%202008/DSC_2066.jpg

[Tom]

Where's the podium shots?

We had a small turnout for the XC...apparently a lot of XC racers thought this course was too tough
http://lh6.ggpht.com/WPHM01/SILJ_Oj3n7I/AAAAAAAAADo/fK7Lx_me8Jw/DSC00041.JPG?imgmax=512

http://lh3.ggpht.com/WPHM01/SILJz2ydwYI/AAAAAAAAADQ/0uxnYaUntLM/DSC00033.JPG?imgmax=512

http://lh5.ggpht.com/WPHM01/SILJeTDdXsI/AAAAAAAAACk/K-rh2PHHV98/DSC00026.JPG?imgmax=512

http://lh5.ggpht.com/WPHM01/SILJUAQSJCI/AAAAAAAAACM/-1v9SNGsp4g/DSC00019.JPG?imgmax=512

[de_cline]

any pictures of plate 681?

[connor]

How can Timmay jump like that and be so freaking faaaaast??

[gingers-are-gnarr]

thanks for putting a sweet race guys

any one wiht a pic of 330 thanks

[demo.at.sfu]

Thanks to everyone who put this race together, as this was my first DH race, it was such a good start. Course was so well maintained for the weekend and your hard work really shows. Never had ridden Bear before this weekend but sure wish I had because it is such a fast and fun course. My race run was really fun but my race might have been more enjoyable if my cranks had not of bent in practice run #2. Thanks again!
Anyone have pictures of plate # 265?
Cheers

[dbaker]

Huge thank-you to the organizers and volunteers!!

Here are some photos from the race:
Bear Mountain Challenge Photos (http://www.flickr.com/photos/daniellebakerphotography/sets/72157606306026392/)

And better late than never, here are some from Arduum:
Arduum Challenge Photos (http://www.flickr.com/photos/daniellebakerphotography/sets/72157606309893303/)

[Timmigrant]

How can Timmay jump like that and be so freaking faaaaast??

I don't know what you're talking about ... what's wrong with the way I jump?

[DaveM]

You look like a fricken rockstar in that shot!

[Lady Gravity]

I don't know what you're talking about ... what's wrong with the way I jump?

just ignore him, he's just jealous :P
that's a wicked shot btw

[Timmigrant]

just ignore him, he's just jealous :P
that's a wicked shot btw

I agree. Major props to the camera man who took that photo!

[ProBikeGeek]

Any one have a pic of plate #20?

[Wayne P]

Nice Timmay! I knew you had in ya you fat bastard!

[stillgoing]

Any one have a pic of plate #20?

It's not quite what You're after, I'm sure......

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s220/stillgoing_VPS/fvmba/Bear%202008/Bear027.jpg

..ps... You were on the wrong side of the CONES!!!!

[connor]

I don't know what you're talking about ... what's wrong with the way I jump?

http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/2279063/

[connor]

It's not quite what You're after, I'm sure......

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s220/stillgoing_VPS/fvmba/Bear%202008/Bear027.jpg

..ps... You were on the wrong side of the CONES!!!!

bahahha

[ProBikeGeek]

Haha thats hilarious. My bars are too wide, there wasn't enough room next to me! Haha

[Johnie P]

I was thinking about trying out the new Ardent tire but I think its about 2 seconds slower than a Highroller on average.Did anyone run them at Bear?

[Bryon]

I was thinking about trying out the new Ardent tire but I think its about 2 seconds slower than a Highroller on average.Did anyone run them at Bear?

My extensive knowledge of this subject has found that a it's only guys who have hit their head too hard on the trees that think that.

[Johnie P]

ya my head still hurts.I think you paid someone to hit me with a baseball bat when I came around the corner because thats what it felt like. At least it didnt slow me down, as far as I can remember anyway. pretty cool that we finally broke the 4 min barrier.

[jzogaris]

dave did you get a pictor of me? race plate was 997

[DaveM]

dave did you get a pictor of me? race plate was 997


Sorry pal, I was moving around a bit trying to get the right angle and must have missed you.

[Bryon]

ya my head still hurts.I think you paid someone to hit me with a baseball bat when I came around the corner because thats what it felt like.

Actually everyone threw a buck each into a hat when you weren't looking to pay him...

[DaveM]

Actually everyone threw a buck each into a hat when you weren't looking to pay him...

I laughed when Danika threw in $10 :lol:

[connor]

I laughed when Danika threw in $10 :lol:

ahahaha

[Tom]

Nice writeup and photos over on Pinkbike.com:
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/bear-mountain-challenge-results-2008.html

[DaveM]

http://dave-m.pinkbike.com/album/Bear-Mtn-Challenge-2008/

a whole bunch more in there tonight, including some muddbunnies

[big-ted]

Sob. No-one got a shot of me. Rider 257... :(

[connor]

Sob. No-one got a shot of me. Rider 257... :(

nobody takes photos of sandbaggers.. I may be slow, but I got lots of pics :)

[DaveM]

Sob. No-one got a shot of me. Rider 257... :(


maybe, I'll look when I get home.

Any one have a pic of plate #20?

http://c4.pinkbike.com/photo/2284/pbpic2284028.jpg

[big-ted]

Dave, you're the man. I can't imagine how annoying it would be to have a bunch of photos and all us screaming kids asking for pics!

[DaveM]

I makes me feel wanted

[Hunter]

hey dave did u get one of 674 i think i saw you flash a pic when i went buy

[DaveM]

hey dave did u get one of 674 i think i saw you flash a pic when i went buy

I've got 672, 673, 676, 677, but you and 675 are missing. I think I was going pee about that time. Bummer because I got some really cool looking ones from where I was shooting when you came through. Next time!

Sob. No-one got a shot of me. Rider 257... :(

I got you, it's a blurry underexposed crappy shot. Connor said it's because you were riding a Turner.

[big-ted]

I got you, it's a blurry underexposed crappy shot. Connor said it's because you were riding a Turner.

Nah, it's because I'm so smooth and fast you had literally no idea I was coming until it was too late, right?

Besides, it's easy to get shots when you have such a, ahem, "large" target to shoot at...


http://www3.telus.net/karaleen/arduum/connor-1.jpg

[DaveM]

Nah, it's because I'm so smooth and fast you had literally no idea I was coming until it was too late, right?


you were coming through there really fast.

I cleaned up the picture best I could.

































http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm50/stringer604/big-ted.jpg

[DaveM]

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm50/stringer604/connor-1.jpg

[connor]

oh, c'mon.....

i hate you guys.
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[Heather]

oh, c'mon.....

i hate you guys.
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Somebody sounds a little sensitive about his weight issue...I think its because its costing him precious seconds on the racecourse!

[BillfromtheHill]

Thanks for the great shots Dave, really really nice pictures.

[stillgoing]

LOST:

Seems we somewhere lost one of the radios being used on the course by the volunteers and marshalls. If you remember seeing one lying abandoned, or picked one up, or happen across one while riding out there, please let me know.

They're not cheap.

[fitchy]

help steve out! do the right thing

[connor]

Somebody sounds a little sensitive about his weight issue...I think its because its costing him precious seconds on the racecourse!

no B-day lovin for you..

[BurnabyXCrace]

LOST:

Seems we somewhere lost one of the radios being used on the course by the volunteers and marshalls. If you remember seeing one lying abandoned, or picked one up, or happen across one while riding out there, please let me know.

They're not cheap.

Crap. Add that to the one that we "lost" from our rental set at our Burnaby Mtn XC BC Cup on Jul 13th and someone is starting to assemble a nice set of radios for themselves. :mad:

Sure, our crew could have dropped it in the bushes, or we could have thrown it in the dumpster accidentally, but on the other hand the box of radios wasn't exactly guarded like Fort Knox. Just sayin... and putting out a warning to other race organizers since that's 2 radios now gone missing from 2 different recent BC Cup events.

[Tom]

The missing radio has turned up...in my truck.

[.max]

I tried looking around fvmba.com and the competition site but couldn't find any maps. Is the course still marked (or pretty obvious)? Are there maps available from any local shops?

[stillgoing]

I tried looking around fvmba.com and the competition site but couldn't find any maps. Is the course still marked (or pretty obvious)? Are there maps available from any local shops?

Both the XC and DH maps are still on the bear mountain challenge web site, at the bottom of this page:
Here (http://www.bearmountainchallenge.com/bearmtnchallenge.php)

The courses are no longer marked. The DH is a no-brainer to find. The XC should be ok using the map, but don't go on the gunclub propery - enter the trails via the entrance south of the gun club driveway.

[.max]

thanks

[Tom]

The XC course is still sort of marked. Each time I ride it, the course will become less marked.

[Gary Harder]

Big shout of thanks to all the volunteers ,who helped make Bear run so smooth.
Maria D our volunteer coordinator ,
Tom "the man " came into his own, from the XC to DH course Tom was everywhere.
Trevor O figured out the always complex shuttles, and with that big red truck setup ,worked ,and worked.
Steve R. for figuring,and making those sweet trophies,and worked wherever he was needed.
Norco for all the swag, (thanks Tanya ) Kona,thanks Trevor.
Dunbar cycles gave us a box goodies ,
Lambert cycles always smiling Jason Loudon,
Todd K. for keeping the DH course mint,(look for TK to be getting a new chainsaw)
Tyler M. at Pinkbike.com for the prizes and announcing the awards.
Abbotsford's BikeBrewery ,thanks Stewart Miller for all the swag as well.
Lots of smiling faces and positive comments,all weekend long,and that's just got to make you feel good.
Hope I thanked everyone, now lets get ready for the volunteer party.
Gary

[Fluid]

Hope I thanked everyone

I could have sworn that I saw you working all weekend too - so thanks to Gary Harder!

[Timmigrant]

Compliments of Lens and shutter. There's almost 300 photos soon to be in my hands, thanks to their Marketing Dept.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s220/stillgoing_VPS/fvmba/Bear%202008/DSC_2066.jpg

I still can't believe what an awesome picture that turned out to be, major props to Lens and Shutter. You said you may have 300 other photos ... I'd love to see the rest of the stuff you guys shot!

[Tom]

Hope I thanked everyone

Thanks also to:
Maple Ridge Cycle
Experience Cycle Maple Ridge
Wentings Cycle
No Hype Bikes
Coast Hotels and Suites Abbotsford
District of Mission
Freeride Dawgs
Cycling BC
FASP First Aid Ski Patrol
Huckwagon
Lynch Bus Lines
Soggy Dog

[stillgoing]

Any one have a pic of plate #20?

Thanks to:

Lens and Shutter

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s220/stillgoing_VPS/fvmba/Bear%202008/2715435077_c855363a2b_b-1.jpg

That's shot 3 of a 3 shot sequence.

[stillgoing]

K, I got all the Lens and shutter photos. If you number is here, let me know, I'll post your shot:

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Jack - Saturday:
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s220/stillgoing_VPS/fvmba/Bear%202008/JackReading1.jpg

Kat:
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s220/stillgoing_VPS/fvmba/Bear%202008/Kat.jpg

[stillgoing]

dave did you get a pictor of me? race plate was 997

Lens and Shutter.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s220/stillgoing_VPS/fvmba/Bear%202008/997a.jpg
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s220/stillgoing_VPS/fvmba/Bear%202008/997b.jpg
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s220/stillgoing_VPS/fvmba/Bear%202008/997c.jpg
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s220/stillgoing_VPS/fvmba/Bear%202008/997d.jpg

[jzogaris]

wow thank you 4 pictures more than what i could have asked for, now only if i could make a sequence photo

[stillgoing]

thanks for putting a sweet race guys

any one wiht a pic of 330 thanks


http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s220/stillgoing_VPS/fvmba/Bear%202008/330.jpg

[Timmigrant]

Stillgoing could you post up the for Plate 752?