GK Ripper

[Biker Kid]

who's going to go to the GK Ripper in squamish? I do believe that it is this coming weekend. I won't be racing, but I'll be there watching and cheering, and hopefully getting some good pics

[Squampton]

I think I am coming home for it. Should be excellent like usual

[BRT]

Course has been beefed up. Nice new section and the gaps/berms have been rebuilt! Everyone should come out and help raise money for a good cause. The fallen Rider fund needs you...:)

[BRT]

Stoked to here you are coming home!

[Hercules]

I will be racing i rode the course last night Omg its sooo flowly and sick thanx to everyone that builds that stuff and also come itll be lots of fun.

[corey@nsmb.com]

I rode the course twice on Saturday....It is AMAZING. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOo flowy, I almost felt guilty.

The squamish crew knows how to build trails. I think it is the best flow I have ever been fortunate enough to ride on.

[BRT]

Check out this little write up.

http://www.bikemag.com/news/gk_ripper/

[dirty-bike]

Which trails make up the downhill portion of the race?

[Squampton]

i think but ted or kyle can probably conferm this

-19th
-p-nuts
-ted's trail
-blockaide
-phes......(sp)

or something like that

[Stinky_Rider]

Any info bout the DH race?

[Squampton]

what exaclty are you looking for. Its a team event, entry is $20 per person, ie $40per team. Race starts a 2pm Oct 5.

Check
www.tantalusbikeshop.com
or call them @
604-898-2588

[barry]

Sweet I don't work that day. I'll be all over the spectating, unless I can get Skippy to come down and ride for me :D


...or is he taken? :(

[barry]

i am curious, what exactly does the money raised go towards for him?

[Squampton]

Well this year it goes into the fund to help people who need assistance (not necessarily riders) to try to make their life a little easier as they recover.

[Biker Kid]

it's called the fallen riders fund or something like that.

I believe the course is p-nuts to 19th to the blockade then down pseudosuga? and where is this new section on 19th that everyone is raving about?

[brian]

bummed I can't make it. I was all set for a couple of weeks ago when it was supposed to go the first time. I had a guy from my friends road team going to do the climb for me. have fun.

[Biker Kid]

why can't you make it out this time?

and are you brian raiser?

[brian]

no, I'm not Bryan Raiser but I play him on tv. I'm doing a XC &DH race in Washington this weekend then heading far south riding for a few weeks. Moab, St.George, Interbike etc. good times

[Jon-boy]

I'll be there racing. Obviously the DH part. I have a whippet doing the hard climbing thing for me.
I've not ridden those trails this year at all so everything will be a surprise for me! Just look for a guy on a black bullit with a brown stain on his ass.

[Shakes]

Originally posted by brian
no, I'm not Bryan Raiser but I play him on tv.

and not since Ricky Schroder melted our hearts on Silver Spoons have I ever been so moved by a performance :D

Have fun in Moab, ya lucky bastard. I personaly can't wait for the Ripper. Always an A1 event. Plus I can't wait to ride all the hard work that has been put into those trails recently. (insert pat on back - and cash if you ever run into them on the trail)

Luckily I have a slug doing the climb so it'll be a chill ride down for this cowboy. Just look for a guy with the biggest shit-eating-grin.

[white ri0t]

When is it? The Diggler may have to come and hassle this Big Red Ted fella ;)

[Squampton]

this sunday, 0ct 5

[BRT]

Chad O. preriding the GK Ripper Course?

[Zedbra]

Maybe I should nix my plans for Kelowna this weekend...

[BRT]

Zedbra - You would be missing one great weekend right in your own backyard if you went to Kelowna!

Biker Kid - The new section links P'nuts to the Blockade. It makes the end flow better! It features a small booter to berm. This new section allows speed to be carried into the GK six pack and left hip jump.

The Fallen Rider Fund needs us. Where else does the proceeds go to such a great cause? The race is only half the fun! Come on out!

[BRT]

www.tantalusbikeshop.com/races.html

[BRT]

The GK Ripper is less than two weeks away. For those who don't know this is a fundraiser event for the newly created "Fallen Rider Fund". It's an uphill/downhill ride usually done by a two-person team. Check out http://www.tantalusbikeshop.com/races.html for more details about the event and the fund.

This year, all riders must be members of SORCA. For this event we're waiving the club portion of the membership fee, so it will only cost $15 to cover the insurance portion if you're not already a member of Cycling BC (through another club or licenced racer). If you are already a Cycling BC member/racer then, hey, it's a free pass into SORCA. Please pass this on to non-members you know who plan to ride in this race.

The (uphill) ride starts at 2pm opposite Cardinal Concrete on Mamquam Rd and goes pretty much to the top of Garibaldi Park Rd where the climbers hand-off to their downhill partners. The downhill will take riders through 19th Hole, P-Nut's Wild ride and the like. Arrive early to register. If you want to do this race but need a partner call Tantalus Bike Shop (898-2588) and they should be able to hook you up with someone.

The post-race party follows at 6pm at the SunWolf Outdoor Centre. There will be an $8 gourmet pasta dinner, beverages, silent auction, and draw prizes. Everyone is welcome. Don't miss it.

[barry]

awesome about the sunwolf. that place ROCKS. so much better than the brew pub cuz i cant get in :(

[Zedbra]

I'm in! synchro got an XC ride, he's on his way! I checked the course out this morning, bone dry, should be great.