Is it time for a serious SS nats?
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eyes
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phew... I was getting scared with all this crazytalk by the OP...
The only thing wrong with that is too much awesome for just one photo.
I've never attended SS Nats because from what I hear you can't win from drinking prowess alone. Not that I'm saying that would make me the victor .. but I'd like to see more beer shortcuts on a course, such that you could save more than a few kilometres by spending as much time riding as otherwise participating in frothy shenanigans.
Woah! SS penny farthing awesomeness with the Red Baron Stylee!
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Bundy boy
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This was the first time l had the luck of attending the SS Nats and l loved it. If it was a serious race event l would not have enjoyed it as much. It was a weekend to let my hair (mutton chops) down and meet some really nice people with the main emphasis on having fun while riding my single speed.
If the missus will grant me parol for the ss nats next year l will be there with bells on plus fairy wings and maybe a tutu.
If the missus will grant me parol for the ss nats next year l will be there with bells on plus fairy wings and maybe a tutu.
Stevob
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I think it's a good idea. However, before the (serious version) Nats I think it would be fun to have a series of single speed only races. Just small events dotted here and there throughout the country. Something like three 3hr races in each state. That way you could gauge real interest in a serious SS Nats. It would also be a good idea to combine the current SS nats fun race with a serious race on the same course and weekend. And the entrants in the fun race could cheer the serious racers on after their own event, like you see at cyclocross races. That way teetotallers like myself would have an excuse to go away for a weekend of frivolity.
Too many gearies get their noses out of joint when the suggestion of single speed categories in enduros is brought up. Screw 'em I say. We should do it our own way.:tongue1:
Too many gearies get their noses out of joint when the suggestion of single speed categories in enduros is brought up. Screw 'em I say. We should do it our own way.:tongue1:
Clyde Dave
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It seemed that there was one bloke who took it very seriously this year!
thecat
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If you want to be serious put gears on and go to the nationals....
And the Olympics should have a category for people who wish to run the 100m without shoes, or with 1 shoe, or those wanting to hop....
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Stevob
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The more I think about it the more I want to do it. I will accept your offer of assistance when the time comes Steve. Many thanks.
As the thread birther I am more than happy to help organise where I can
Mad Hatter
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I`m willing to help out too. I can think of one club and venue that would be willing to host an event without too much persuasion. (Bundy, you reading this?)
I`ll be doing my local club`s summer series on the trusty SS. Not sure there will be many others lining up on SS next Tuesday, but as its a handicap series I`ll be on a level playing field with the geared riders.
Cheers
MH
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There should be.