2010 Sunshine Series
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brodiedevo24
Squid
so is it definatly beeries now instead of brooky??
brodiedevo24
Squid
sorry didnt read page 8
Good to hear Beerburrum has now been confirmed. I was there on Saturday checking out the new sections so here's a track report:
From 10 seconds in, the track deviates from the orignal section & stays closer to the road. There is a new monster 20 foot stepdown about 30 seconds in which I doubt many, if any, will be hitting (prove me wrong please), but the b-line flows well & then it links back up breifly with the original section into a new slightly technical rock drop into berm, back into the orignal flowy turns for another 10 seconds, then veers left into a new fast 10 foot gap (no b-line) to the kicker to rock garden (which everyone's been talking about) to another technical rock hip (with about 3 different lines). It then basically links back up with the original track again around half way. I think it has added about 20 seconds & a bit more technical elements which is great. The kicker to rock garden needs a landing though, there's no way with the speed you have there to land anywhere that isn't going to either wash off all your speed or send you OTB to a rock sandwich. I think some improvement needs to be made here prior to the race but everything else is sweet & the track is super grippy & hard-packed & should hold up well for the day.
Well done to the builders.
From 10 seconds in, the track deviates from the orignal section & stays closer to the road. There is a new monster 20 foot stepdown about 30 seconds in which I doubt many, if any, will be hitting (prove me wrong please), but the b-line flows well & then it links back up breifly with the original section into a new slightly technical rock drop into berm, back into the orignal flowy turns for another 10 seconds, then veers left into a new fast 10 foot gap (no b-line) to the kicker to rock garden (which everyone's been talking about) to another technical rock hip (with about 3 different lines). It then basically links back up with the original track again around half way. I think it has added about 20 seconds & a bit more technical elements which is great. The kicker to rock garden needs a landing though, there's no way with the speed you have there to land anywhere that isn't going to either wash off all your speed or send you OTB to a rock sandwich. I think some improvement needs to be made here prior to the race but everything else is sweet & the track is super grippy & hard-packed & should hold up well for the day.
Well done to the builders.
madmanmark82
Likes Dirt
sounds good. Hopfully theres a big reward (timewise) for the people hitting the big step down. (not saying i will since i havnt seen it). Whats the go with the gap jump without a bline, i dont see how this is a good idea for a race, considering theres all skill levels riding.
Mobywan
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The gap jump, if it's the one I think it is (we were there yesterday morning checking it out) can be rolled. It's built up with a few logs on the other side. I was more worried about topping myself on the low lying tree across the jump.
Mobywan
Likes Dirt
+1. Is a totally different track with the new work up the top.
madmanmark82
Likes Dirt
thats good then
That's right, it can be rolled over as it's not very high but if you roll it, it sucks all speed needed for the following huck which also sucks speed due to their being no transition.
IMO it is just as big as Kenilworth. I gave it a very good suss out & it's at least 20 foot & not as straight forward as Kenilworth because the run in is short & tricky to get the speed required. Also the landing area is smaller & you need to turn after you land to stay on track.
I'll be surprised (but also stoked) if more than a few people hit it.
Welshy
Likes Bikes and Dirt
I can't work out if you're being a dick or not, but if you are, carry on.
Everyone was shitting themselves last year (or the year before?) about the 60 footer at Kenilworth.
toodles
Wheel size expert
There's no 60 footer at Kennilworth? Not anytime I've ever raced there.
The new jump at Beerburrum is tricky as others have said due to the short tight entry and a fairly small and shallow landing. I think its doable, and probably won't kill anyone who gets it wrong, but its gonna be harsh either way.
The new jump into rocks around the halfway mark is awkward and reduces flow at an already slow point in the track. Personally, I'd prefer that kicker to be gone as it really is awkward and not much fun. Would give a better approach to the rock pile jumps as well.
Welshy
Likes Bikes and Dirt
Haha, Frenchy had all the young riders in tears telling the story of how he destroyed his Orange coming up short on the 60 footer...
It was all an elaborate piss take, and no, you are quite right, there is no 60 footer!