Advice on staring competitive downhill racing in Vic

Elbie

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Hi all, I'm chasing some advice on starting racing dh in vic. I used to ride a lot of downhill a few years ago but never competition. I'm 29 which I know is probably getting old in the world of downhill, just need to get the heart pumping again and want to start racing. I live in langwarrin near the Morington penisula

Just wondering what clubs should I look at joining that run good club events and suggestions and what my first race should be? Club events? Vic series in a lower class?

Any advise would be really helpful Cheers.
 
Dozer

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If you aren't aiming to win the world championships, I say ride socially and to test yourself. Above all else, ride to enjoy what you're doing, without that then riding is pointless. ;)
 
moorey

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Where i Vic? King of Ballarat series starts next month. Very well run, low key, fun events. I'm even considering coming out of DH retirement and throwing a leg over my 10yo DH bike there. I'm 43, FWIW.
 
Elbie

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moorey said:
Where i Vic? King of Ballarat series starts next month. Very well run, low key, fun events. I'm even considering coming out of DH retirement and throwing a leg over my 10yo DH bike there. I'm 43, FWIW.
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Ill check it out thanks
 
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Elbie said:
Hi all, I'm chasing some advice on starting racing dh in vic. I used to ride a lot of downhill a few years ago but never competition. I'm 29 which I know is probably getting old in the world of downhill, just need to get the heart pumping again and want to start racing. I live in langwarrin near the Morington penisula

Just wondering what clubs should I look at joining that run good club events and suggestions and what my first race should be? Club events? Vic series in a lower class?

Any advise would be really helpful Cheers.
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http://vdhs.com.au/ is where you want to go. Its the best run series in the country.....period!
For an alternative as well, try out the second best series in the country http://www.alpinegravity.net/ Ben holds some seriously fun events in Victoria.

Clubs:
Try Red Hill Riders on for size....I hear it's a really good club to join. http://www.redhillriders.com.au/

The King of Ballarat series is a lot of fun, nothing serious but you have to push your bike back up. I'm allergic to that! Moorey on a DH bike....I think I'd pay money to see that.:photo:
 
Dozer

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24alpha said:
That could be anybody Moorey, I'm not paying for that. :spy:
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I reckon it was more likely a scenic photo judging by the focal point but some donut had to come along in a bad yellow outfit and spoil it.
 
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24alpha said:
http://vdhs.com.au/ is where you want to go. Its the best run series in the country.....period!
For an alternative as well, try out the second best series in the country http://www.alpinegravity.net/ Ben holds some seriously fun events in Victoria.

Clubs:
Try Red Hill Riders on for size....I hear it's a really good club to join. http://www.redhillriders.com.au/

The King of Ballarat series is a lot of fun, nothing serious but you have to push your bike back up. I'm allergic to that! Moorey on a DH bike....I think I'd pay money to see that.:photo:
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Good info, like the OP I'm 29, never raced before and interested in having a crack but not knowing where to begin. I think we can even race in the veterans class which might even up the competition a bit for older beginners too?
 
dunndog

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Paradimial said:
Good info, like the OP I'm 29, never raced before and interested in having a crack but not knowing where to begin. I think we can even race in the veterans class which might even up the competition a bit for older beginners too?
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Vets is very competitive, stacked 30+ strong and some really fast guys! Just saying..
 
Koper25

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There is a beginners/novice group in the VDHS. Sport is a pretty good group for new riders to enter as well. I started racing in sport all the guys in the group were awesome. Really good vibe.
 
Elbie

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Again thanks for extra info guys, I have emailed Redhill riders but have not herd anything back from them, I'm going up to watch the first race at the king of Ballarat, too see what its like and talk to a few people up there still sussing it all out.
 
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dunndog said:
Vets is very competitive, stacked 30+ strong and some really fast guys! Just saying..
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No kidding? Then again I guess that's to be expected. Bodes well for the sport in my mind too.

Check back with what you find out Elbie, maybe I'll be seein you in the noobs class soon!
 
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