CPS question

[mtbyker]

Can I enter my geared bike into a single speed race?

Luckily you aren't allowed to, because if you did you would likely get smoked.

[gs46]

Thanks so much for the website....utabintarbo
Thanks so much for all the info.....dennismurphy

I'm thinking seriously about trying a race this year and would like to know a little something going into it, you guys have helped alot!

[Steve_Kinley]

Since you are in Lake Orion I would suggest you give these races a try as a low cost, low key introduction to racing.

http://www.mmba.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=108244

[gs46]

Could someone explain the short track events to me? How are they differant from regular mtb races.....I understand the TT race format. Also an STX race....?

[Steve_Kinley]

Copied from my reply in the LOHS race thread:

Not sure if you are familiar with cyclocross but if you are, picture a similar type course but without barriers If you are not familiar, the course will be much shorter in length than a normal XC, probably close to 1.5-2 miles long and less technical, meaning little to no singletrack is used and the course can usually be ridden on a cyclocross or mountain bike. But it also means that the races are higher in intensity, albeit shorter in duration. Because of the shorter course length most races will be 5 or more laps so they are also fun for spectators. STX is sometimes used as an abbreviation for short track.

[jonw9]

Can I enter my geared bike into a single speed race?

Luckily you aren't allowed to, because if you did you would likely get smoked.