North Shore Ripper 2007

[cam@nsmb.com]

Come on out and rip.

Here's the schedule and the DL (http://www.nsmb.com/shore_news/rippers_07_01_07.php)

[connor]

whoo hoo, my favorite riding events return.. this year it's big-bike 7th ripper solo for sure..

[Hack On Wheels]

Well, I did the Super D last year in the hodge-podge team of 3 and had a blast! I am aiming to do all the rippers this year... should be great fun!

[Rat]

Rippers are such a great time

[heckler]

”What goes on the trail stays on the trail”

Got that Synchro?

[Splan]

I'm already excited!

[cam@nsmb.com]

whoo hoo, my favorite riding events return.. this year it's big-bike 7th ripper solo for sure..

That's the spirit!

I just heard a rumour that Wade Simmons plans to solo the 7th Ripper if he's in town - and do as many of the other Rippers as he can as well.

[DaveM]

I hope to go from the volunteer side of things to participant side of things for some of these this year.

[redneck jeff]

SSC "B-TEAM" is working on a crew for sure.this will be our first but from what i heard its our kind of event and won't be our last

[dirty deeds]

"The trail builders always make sure 7th is as buff as Britny under her skirt"

:lol: don't slip in the creek crossings

[cam@nsmb.com]

"The trail builders always make sure 7th is as buff as Britny under her skirt"

:lol: don't slip in the creek crossings

Nice.
I toss those in there to find out if anyone reads what I write.

[DaveM]

That's turning out to be a bit of a creek gap.

[dirty deeds]

it's probably seen about as much rubber as 7th too. It was looking a little grizzled the last time I saw it. Buff from a distance but certainly a few challenging sections.

[TheRob]

I'm thinking 7th Solo on the HT.

[heckler]

SSC "B-TEAM" is working on a crew for sure.this will be our first but from what i heard its our kind of event and won't be our last


the NV chapter of the union hall is open for business.

[Zedbra]

I've been training hard on the Stella consumption

[DaveM]

I've been training hard on the Stella consumption

And technique?

http://photos.nsmb.com/files/2/3/3/8/2/DSC_0146_edited-1.jpg

[atb]

i hope i can get a climber for the 7th race this year, after doing the last 3 years solo on the big bike.

[M@M]

Gettin at least 1 this year, and most likely 2 rippers in. yay!

[Hack On Wheels]

Hoping for four rippers! Would like to try the solo seventh ripper just for kicks... beater hardtail or bigbike...hmm...

[connor]

i hope i can get a climber for the 7th race this year, after doing the last 3 years solo on the big bike.

c'mon, solo team Turner, don't be a pussy..

[C.C.]

I'm considering the 7th ripper and possibly the super D ripper. I'm worried that I might be too slow. Is there a time limit?

[Heather]

i hope i can get a climber for the 7th race this year, after doing the last 3 years solo on the big bike.

I'll climb up for you...I can't guarantee I'll be super fast but I will definitely be faster than you would be on that big bike.

[connor]

I'm considering the 7th ripper and possibly the super D ripper. I'm worried that I might be too slow. Is there a time limit?


the only losers at a Ripper are the people that don't show up, get run over by Corey, or are involved in a sammich incident (mostly the eating part).

[Sketchy Flanders]

This year I'm planning on beating at least one person in the 7th Ripper

[connor]

I'll climb up for you...I can't guarantee I'll be super fast but I will definitely be faster than you would be on that big bike.

aka she won't be walking.

[Hack On Wheels]

This year I'm planning on beating at least one person in the 7th Ripper

Then just hope I enter! ;)

[M@M]

Then just hope I enter! ;)
youll be faster on the up than me.
guess that means you'll be beating 2 people.

[Hack On Wheels]

youll be faster on the up than me.
guess that means you'll be beating 2 people.

Haha, I'll only be faster if I actually get off my ass and keep riding more. Its tempting to break out the clipless for the solo...

[Sketchy Flanders]

youll be faster on the up than me.
guess that means you'll be beating 2 people.


Too good to be true.
Maybe I should try the Stella program for that extra edge.

[Zedbra]

I'm considering the 7th ripper and possibly the super D ripper. I'm worried that I might be too slow. Is there a time limit?

no time limit on the Super D. Last year, one of our teams was dead last - we had food and "refreshment" stations planted all over the mountain. Good times.

[heckler]

the fall of darkness is the only time limit, unless you have lights.

but you definitely want to make it to the party in the evening.

[atb]

I'll climb up for you...I can't guarantee I'll be super fast but I will definitely be faster than you would be on that big bike.


That would be perfect. I’ve been the second last person to the top every year. Last year, the up hillers where going back down when I got to the 5th switch back. And by the time I got to the top, most people had finished the race.

[atb]

c'mon, solo team Turner, don't be a pussy..


why dont you climb for me on your turner?

[bunny]

this is awesome. it's only january and people are getting all excited. every year they get better and i don't think any other biking event has such a huge stoke factor from such a wide group of people. :)

and this year i can race (fall down lots) too. wooptydoo. :)

[Hack On Wheels]

That would be perfect. I’ve been the second last person to the top every year. Last year, the up hillers where going back down when I got to the 5th switch back. And by the time I got to the top, most people had finished the race.

Hahaha, riding the solo sounds like it will be hilarious!

[SubPlop]

Alright, this year, I got no excuse I cant make it out, I got me my own wheels and 3 bikes so Im set.

I want to make it for the 7th secret rip and the CBC one, should be good!

chad

[Sharon]

I'm considering the 7th ripper and possibly the super D ripper. I'm worried that I might be too slow. Is there a time limit?

not officially, but we need to be off the mountain by 12:00 for all events.

[Turn7]

not officially, but we need to be off the mountain by 12:00 for all events.

Does that include the Triple Crown?

[Sharon]

Does that include the Triple Crown?

The triple crown definitely has time limits.

The water tower station on mt hwy is over at 12:00
Cleveland park is over at 3:00
Lot 5 on Cypress is over at 5:00

If you can't make it to these locations by these times you won't be able to collect the cards and your number won't be recorded so you'll then need to head to Obsession to finish the event.

[SkunkworkS]

I am stokedzorz for the Ripper.

Last year was fun fun fun.

[freakonaleash]

If all goes as it should, youll see me at the cbc ripper. With the threads im planning on wearing, you wont miss me ;)

[Turn7]

The triple crown definitely has time limits.

The water tower station on mt hwy is over at 12:00
Cleveland park is over at 3:00
Lot 5 on Cypress is over at 5:00

If you can't make it to these locations by these times you won't be able to collect the cards and your number won't be recorded so you'll then need to head to Obsession to finish the event.
Ah yes now I remember.
it was a blast!
Thanks

[C.C.]

Good to know. Barring a mechanical, it shouldn't be a problem. 2007 Ripper here I come.

not officially, but we need to be off the mountain by 12:00 for all events.

[freakonaleash]

Can I have a 3 person team for the CBC ripper ?

[Hack On Wheels]

Can I have a 3 person team for the CBC ripper ?
That could be a problem as the CBC Ripper is not designed to be raced in teams...

[Hack On Wheels]

And you aren't supposed to be in a team of three for the Super-D either. It is supposed to be groups of 2 or 4. Though I believe the Triple Crown is 2 or more without a real limit, if you are interested in that one...

[mattj]

Can't wait for the events. Hope to be able to make them all again this year... Gonna be tough...


-m

[Splan]

hahahaha... I was late this morning because I was too busy having a dream about being in a ripper event. For some reason I kept going the wrong direction. Thankfully the marshals were nice enough to give points anyway.

Weird....

[LeeLau]

hahahaha... I was late this morning because I was too busy having a dream about being in a ripper event. For some reason I kept going the wrong direction. Thankfully the marshals were nice enough to give points anyway.

Weird....

you weren't the one who ducked the ropes and went down Dirty Diapers at the Super D were you!

funniest thing is we caught in film!

[Splan]

Nope, I only got lost in my dream. It would have been easy to identify us decked out in cowboy attire anyhow.

[DaveM]

^^^there was one guy who lost his brother on the Super D. I don't know if they ever did hook back up to finish the race. There were a few people hiking up Neds after taking a wrong turn on TNT.

[Tetris_Master]

I am very excited for another good season of rippers.

[DUDEONABIKE]

this year's going to be my first year doing the ripper series, im going to try for all the races. It's going to be a blast!

[Ninja]

That would be perfect. I’ve been the second last person to the top every year. Last year, the up hillers where going back down when I got to the 5th switch back. And by the time I got to the top, most people had finished the race.
I remember coming back down seeing you pushing your bike up the flattest part of the 5th switchback. :lol:

[connor]

I remember coming back down seeing you pushing your bike up the flattest part of the 5th switchback. :lol:

The worst thing is they all passed me in the 7th ripper when I flatted for the second time half way down, and had to patch my tire in the rain. I was pretty pissed.. I'm in the video shaking my head, I was not impressed..

[mtnmama]

So great to see the enthuiasm in Jan...
Stay tuned..it is going to be a great event once again this year.

[mattj]

Jonny.Zee will be back to defend his Ripper Queen title! Watch out ladies! I hear a typical day-trip for Jon is to go hike to Mt. Baker summit and snowboard down... Too much energy in that kid...


-m

[jonny.zee]

It's going to be "fabulous," ladies!

[heckler]

I'm "fabulous," ladies!

corrected ;)

[jonny.zee]

:fruit: Thanks darling! :fruit:

[Jon-boy]

^^^there was one guy who lost his brother on the Super D. I don't know if they ever did hook back up to finish the race. There were a few people hiking up Neds after taking a wrong turn on TNT.

Erm that would have been me and my friend Nina.....

[gary j]

once again i can't do the triple crown event.

it is the same day as the end of seven.

looks good for the rest though

[heckler's better 1/2]

Jonny.Zee will be back to defend his Ripper Queen title!

Dang it Jonny! I'll never stand a chance at the throne if you keep showing up to these things.

Good thing I'm more of a Princess than a Queen anyways. Plus I like the smaller tiaras the princesses get to wear rather than full on crown...

[eric.lawrenuk]

i hope i can get a climber for the 7th race this year, after doing the last 3 years solo on the big bike.
i hope ur sig isnt dissing bikegangGANG

[connor]

oh man, we're gonna get capped..

[atb]

oh man, we're gonna get capped..



:eek:

[Nelson]

Seventh Ripper...

Solo? Check.
Hardtail? Check.
Costume? Check.
In shape?....erm.....

[connor]

Seventh Ripper...

Solo? Check.
Hardtail? Check.
Costume? Check.
In shape?....erm.....

haha If I ride my DHR and beat you, then you will feel neverending shame..

[Nelson]

haha If I ride my DHR and beat you, then you will feel neverending shame..

What if I do it in a Sumo Suit?

[connor]

What if I do it in a Sumo Suit?

that would be impressive, and uncomfortable, and if I didn't beat you, I would be shamed beyond shame.

[Nelson]

http://www.1ofakindstuff.com/Sumo-Suit.html

Not with a built in fan.....:)

[Frost]

How difficult is the CBC Ripper Downhill race. I have noticed that there are lots of structures on the course. I have not done a mountian bike race but I am going to attempt this one this year. Any suggestions about training?

[the Master Plan Dan]

Seventh Ripper...

Solo? Check.
Hardtail? Check.
Costume? Check.
In shape?....erm.....


Who needs a costume?

Birthday Suit?

[the Master Plan Dan]

How difficult is the CBC Ripper Downhill race. I have noticed that there are lots of structures on the course. I have not done a mountian bike race but I am going to attempt this one this year. Any suggestions about training?

Get out and ride your bike... a lot. Go on trails that are challenging and each time you ride them try and do it faster!

It comes fast... pedal time is what you need!

Enjoy!

Dan

[Knapton]

do many teenagers do the cbc ripper because im 15 and it would be wierd if im like the only one under like 18. Hopefully I can make it out to the cbc ripper because I love that trail.

[Splan]

There will definetly be some younger folk at the race. It's a fun event and you should come out regardless of age!

[Air Supplier]

I dont get it... isnt that trail under heavy construction from the storm this winter?

[Sharon]

the fall of darkness is the only time limit, unless you have lights.

but you definitely want to make it to the party in the evening.

We'll be shutting everything down by 12:00 so if your not back by then we'll be sending NSR out to get you.

[Frost]

Thanks Dan
I am presently working on my endurance and trying to get some more skills on the man made structures.

[the Master Plan Dan]

The Rippers while dark, scary, cold, physically demanding, held on some of the most challenging trails in the world (thunder rumbles in the background)... are some of the most fun events out there. The vibe is great and what better way to ride them young... and ride them often!

Just think of how good you will be when you are 19?!?!?!?!

I too am riding my first series. Get ready for the hack show!

[Frost]

Hi Dan
Well past the 19 year mark so I will be joining you in the hack show.

[the Master Plan Dan]

Hi Dan
Well past the 19 year mark so I will be joining you in the hack show.

HAHAHAHA I was referring to Knapton's post....

I am well past as well!

HA!

[Frost]

Sorry about that Dan....LOL

[the Master Plan Dan]

4 Days and counting down... can't wait...

[heckler's better 1/2]

dan, have you actually ridden Fromme yet this month?