Pipeline Outdoor 4x Summer Series Schedule is On-Line

[Mattykona]

It was pretty awesome this winter at the indoor series, so we're kicking off the Summer with an Outdoor 4x Series at Pipeline Bike Park in Coquitlam.

Race Notes, and Schedule are listed here! (http://www.pipelinebikepark.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=93)

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[Lady Gravity]

:woot:

[Mattykona]

Free Practice tonight for registered riders! The track is shaping up nicely, and we'll be working on it up until the 1st race next week. There's multiple lines and potential for a lot of passing, so it's worth getting in a lot of practice.

[james]

yaaaayyyyyy!!!!

[Mattykona]

Race Report can be found HERE! (http://www.pipelinebikepark.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=94)

Pics can be found Here (http://bb.nsmb.com/showthread.php?t=112460)....Here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thegreener/), and....HERE (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jameshealey/sets/72157605825022665/).

[Mattykona]

The gate drops at 7:30 as the 2nd 4x of the summer hits Pipeline Wednesday night!

http://www.pipelinebikepark.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=95

We've done even more work on the track to speed it up and keep the dust down. It's shaping up to be really fast and fun for Wednesday July 9th for the 2nd race in the Pipeline Summer Series!

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Registration closes at 7pm, so PLEASE be there beforehand. If you're stuck in traffic, No worries! Just give us a call at 604-787-7480 and we'll make sure you're on the moto sheets.

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There are still lots of series points to be earned and prizes to be had so come down Wendesday July 9th to Pipeline Bike Park in Coquitlam and we'll see you there!!

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Race Notes Regarding the 08 Outdoor Series (PLEASE READ):

1) 2008 LICENCES APPLY!!! If you haven't gotten your CCA/UCI/CYCLING BC licence, or didn't pick up your 2008 Pipeline Club Membership at Abby this winter, this would be the place to snag a new one.

Pipeline Membership
- $35 for new members
- $30 for existing members Pipeline Bike Club
- $10 (per year) Associate Membership (Part of another UCI affiliated club)
- $2 (per year) Pipeline Membership if you have a full UCI Licence

2) Rider Meeting is 7:15pm and the gate drops at 7:30, so if you're coming from downtown Vancouver, You should be try to get there by 6:30pm, giving you a ton of practice time before racing.

3) RANDOM GATE: The new UCI random gate has a similar call to the one in the last race, but the actually gate drop is randomized to prevent early starts & slingshots. If you think BMX racers have an advantage, think again. If you're used to the old gate start, PLEASE PRACTICE THE NEW GATE a few times before the race.

4) Elimination Rounds: The elimination tournament rounds will be listed on the wall by the finishline after the break. These will be updated with each round of eliminations. If you think you've been eliminated, please check the board to confirm.

5) Full Face Helmets are not required (Unlike the Indoor Series), but still a good choice as this track is faster and potential for injury is still high.

6) Races are held at Pipeline Bike Bark!. Directions can be found Here.

7) Race will be set up as a 3 moto mixed qualifier followed by elimination rounds, mains, and consolation rounds. This means you're guaranteed at least
3 races per entry.

8 There are 4 official classes: Pro, Open, Women, and Juniors. This may change depending on how many entries we have. If you're under 12, new to the sport, or whatever, Don't Worry! We'll have a competitive, yet fun class for you. Series Points will be based on your class, not who you end up racing. BMX Riders! We'll have classes for you too!

9) PLEASE BRING A NUMBER PLATE. We'll have extras, but if you can bring your own, that would be great. Thanks!

10) Track is open everyday for FREE practice, but we'll have 2 x Specific Practice Nights on June 18th, and July 30th.

11) Be Safe out there! Block passes and lane changes get really tight in 4x.
If you're racing Pro, the racing will be tight, but no one out there is racing to take anyone down. Don't take it personal if you get run high or blocked, you just got caught in a bad spot. Shake hands across the line, and please speak to the organizer if you feel your claim deserves a protest.

12) Unlike Indoor Racing, Pipeline's 4x track consists of mulitple lines that benefit every level of rider. Get lots of practice in before racing!

13) 4x Bike Requirements: Bike MUST conform to TWO of the following: 26"
Wheels, Front Suspension, or Shifting Gears. 4x is a sport ridden on mountain bikes. Try and keep your bike looking and riding like one.

14) BMX RIDERS- Come Down! We'll have classes set up for you dependent on the turnout. If you're not sure if there will be enough guys in your class, bring friends!

15) Points Breakdown is as follows:
1st Place - 6 pts
2nd Place - 4 pts
3rd Place - 3 pts
4th Place - 2 pts
5th Place - 2 pts
>6th Place - 1 pt

Everyone who shows up to the race gets at least 1 point, so even if you're not a contender for the title, it's still worth hitting all the races to gather points towards the final. We also award the same points for 4th and 5th to award the rider who worked their butt off to win the consolation round. If you don't make the main, it's still worth the effort.

Race Fees:
Pro - $10 per race ($5 goes back into the pro purse)
Open Women - $5 per race
Open Men - $5 per race
Junior - $5 per race

Any Questions? Hit us up at info@pipelinebikepark.com.

[Mattykona]

Here you go:

Pipeline Summer 4x Series #2 Race Report. (http://www.pipelinebikepark.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=96)

[Dude]

You coming out to Surrey tomorrow to give me another shot at you?

[Mattykona]

Not this year. There's more guys in my class if I race 4x.

[Dude]

Tell me about it. W/ the weather, I was expecting a good turn-out. Nope. We had, what, 5 guys last year in the rain?

Raced w/ the 40-44 group, which was a blast, but it is no fun going to get the plate alone.

[Mattykona]

Double Points Night descends on Pipeline Bike Park like an army of flying blue monkeys carrying buckets of awesomeness. (http://www.pipelinebikepark.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=99)

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Do it.

Any Questions? Hit us up at info@pipelinebikepark.com.

[connor]

sweet as always guys.. Best announcer evah.. "Brian O, He was in a Movie!!!" I really need to practice more.

[james]

Sorry I couldn't make it tonight for photos. I worked quite late tonight. Next week though I should be there!

[Lady Gravity]

that was awesome! HA

[Mattykona]

Race Report for Pipeline's Summer Series #3: Spectators clamber to see the photo finishes in Pipeline's Summer 4x #3 - DOUBLE POINTS NIGHT! It was just rockin' good time. (http://www.pipelinebikepark.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=100)

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