Singlespeed-a-Palooza Race April NEWBURGH, NY, US (each year)

steveyo · 2012-02-05, 06:59 PM

First - I've been littering this forum with postings about races, and, worse, I've been posting each year separately. Adding insult to injury, I've then started a separate thread for my write-up.

So, while, yes, it is one more thread about the Singlespeed-a-Palooza race, this will be the repository of the upcoming race (April 29, 2012), and ALL future years, and any write-ups with which I may pollute these fora.

THE RACE: (sign-up here!)
This is a singlespeed-only mountain-bike race, with no uni category, unless we get a few more unis!.

It's 24 miles (two 12-mile laps), mostly on moderately hilly, wonderful single-track through the beautiful Stewart State Forest, near Newburgh, NY. Probably 90% trail and the rest is dirt road w/a bit of paved.

The uni-record-holder (and only uni ever) is me at a snail-paced 4:36 (results). This is WAY ripe for the plucking, because of last year's conditions (deep water and mud everywhere), from a TON of rain in the days proceeding the event.

Here's a link to last years thread, with my write-up, for a better description of the trail.

WHERE:
Hey - this race is close by (except if it isn't), near Newburgh NY, at Stewart State Forest! This is only 1:15 drive from the GW bridge in NYC, and under 3 hours from Philly. Only 3.5 hours from Boston, for goodness sake! Heck, it's only 5.5 hours from Montreal!

That's NOT FAR AWAY and there's a huge amount of quality muni riding (24 mi).

WHEN:
April 29, 2012 (sign-up here!)

WHY:

BECAUSE YOU GOTTA COME TO THIS RACE - It's perfect for your 29er or 36er! DO IT!! Let's have 6 munis there!

(sign-up here!)

Nurse Ben · 2012-02-05, 09:26 PM

Hey Steve, do you have any information about the single speed race you always talk about?

TragicWarrior · 2012-02-05, 09:59 PM

Wish I could. My little brother is getting married that very day down in St Petersburg, FL. Hoping to check out Alafia River State Park for a little muni while we're there. Hope you get a good show of munis. I'll plan for it next year.

BillyTheMountain · 2012-02-06, 01:39 AM

My Cokers are not MUnis.

Should I get a special tire? The one the says Coker backwards?

Nurse Ben · 2012-02-06, 01:57 AM

Billy, DON'T DO IT!

If you ride that Coker backwards it calls the devil and you know what that means: He'll make you juggle while singing Broadway show tunes

Based on the mud pictures from last year's race, I think a muni wil be a better choice.

johnfoss · 2012-02-06, 06:33 AM

Newburgh! I bought a car there once, at a dealer auction, with the help of Bill Jenack (Jr.), who was a classic and exotic car dealer. His father was the founder of the Unicycling Society of America. That old Subaru was a great car. Unfortunately nowadays it's too far away; that sounds like a fun race, long as the weather cooperates.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillyTheMountain

My Cokers are not MUnis.

My Coker isn't a MUni either. But between my 2002 Coker Deluxe and my 2010 Silva Cycles custom 36", I'll take the old Coker for MUni rides. It has a Radial TA tire on it, which isn't a big deal as long as the trail is dry...

If you're shopping for a replacement tire, I recommend the Nimbus one. Also the Coker Button tire, which is the lightest one available, is great on dirt.

Nurse Ben · 2012-02-06, 02:11 PM

Apparently the new 36er muni tire is being produced by Vee Rubber, so it might be worth waiting on it, no idea when it'll be out, but probably soon.

munimag · 2012-02-06, 02:50 PM

I checked out the website and it appears that all the race categories are closed.

Nurse Ben · 2012-02-06, 03:01 PM

Yup, all categories are closed. Maybe they haven't opened them yet?

It's a big drive for me, but if the weather is good and I can sign up a few days in advance, I would consider making the trek.

steveyo · 2012-02-06, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by munimag

I checked out the website and it appears that all the race categories are closed.

Damn, it sells out fast. Well, if you really wanted to try, maybe send a nice email and the race org. would let you in to fill out a muni podium.

Nurse Ben · 2012-02-06, 08:48 PM

Whut??

All this build up and I can't even register to race!!

Steve, I for one, am very dissapointed.

So, can you make it down to Tennessee for the munifest in May?

MuniOrBust · 2012-04-19, 02:23 AM

Steveyo,
Did any other muni riders get registered for this?
My calendar just reminded me of this event. Just curious.

steveyo · 2012-04-19, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MuniOrBust

Steveyo,
Did any other muni riders get registered for this?
My calendar just reminded me of this event. Just curious.

Nope. Me and 299 bikes.

steveyo · 2012-04-24, 09:27 PM

I'm around the temporal corner from this race. And it's dawning on me that I should probably train for something like this...

The first lap will be the training.

TragicWarrior · 2012-04-26, 08:22 PM

That's the attitude! Have a blast man. Show those two wheelers how it's done. I'll be thinking of your race while I'm sunning on the beach waiting for my brother to get married off. Catch you later!

2012-02-05, 06:59 PM	#1
steveyo ...feeding the machine... Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Albany NY, US Age: 50 Posts: 3,399	Singlespeed-a-Palooza Race April NEWBURGH, NY, US (each year) First - I've been littering this forum with postings about races, and, worse, I've been posting each year separately. Adding insult to injury, I've then started a separate thread for my write-up. So, while, yes, it is one more thread about the Singlespeed-a-Palooza race, this will be the repository of the upcoming race (April 29, 2012), and ALL future years, and any write-ups with which I may pollute these fora. THE RACE: (sign-up here!) This is a singlespeed-only mountain-bike race, with no uni category, *unless we get a few more unis!. It's 24 miles (two 12-mile laps), mostly on moderately hilly, wonderful single-track through the beautiful Stewart State Forest, near Newburgh, NY. Probably 90% trail and the rest is dirt road w/a bit of paved. The uni-record-holder (and only uni ever) is me at a snail-paced 4:36 (results). This is WAY ripe for the plucking, because of last year's conditions (deep* water and mud everywhere), from a TON of rain in the days proceeding the event. Here's a link to last years thread, with my write-up, for a better description of the trail. WHERE: Hey - this race is close by (except if it isn't), near Newburgh NY, at Stewart State Forest! This is only 1:15 drive from the GW bridge in NYC, and under 3 hours from Philly. Only 3.5 hours from Boston, for goodness sake! Heck, it's only 5.5 hours from Montreal! That's NOT FAR AWAY and there's a huge amount of quality muni riding (24 mi). WHEN: April 29, 2012 (sign-up here!) WHY: BECAUSE YOU GOTTA COME TO THIS RACE - It's perfect for your 29er or 36er! DO IT!! Let's have 6 munis there! (sign-up here!) __________________ steveyo ...like having your own personal rollercoaster... - a few uni race write-ups - muni and kokopelli uni t-shirts, mugs and stickers Last edited by steveyo; 2012-02-05 at 07:00 PM.

2012-02-05, 09:59 PM	#3
TragicWarrior Robi D Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Colonie, NY Age: 35 Posts: 64	Wish I could. My little brother is getting married that very day down in St Petersburg, FL. Hoping to check out Alafia River State Park for a little muni while we're there. Hope you get a good show of munis. I'll plan for it next year. __________________ Who's flying this thing?!

2012-02-06, 01:39 AM	#4
BillyTheMountain Happy Wal-Mart Employee Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NYC, USA Posts: 11,440	My Cokers are not MUnis. Should I get a special tire? The one the says Coker backwards? __________________ While you and I are having our cake-and-ice-cream party, the others are having a drink-the-blood-of-the-poor party in the back room. --[QUOTE=maestro8;1433130]

2012-04-19, 02:23 AM	#12
MuniOrBust show me the muni! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rochester, New York Age: 37 Posts: 1,273	Steveyo, Did any other muni riders get registered for this? My calendar just reminded me of this event. Just curious. __________________ --> Grease for your Schlumpf hub (free shipping!) <--

2012-04-24, 09:27 PM	#14
steveyo ...feeding the machine... Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Albany NY, US Age: 50 Posts: 3,399	I'm around the temporal corner from this race. And it's dawning on me that I should probably train for something like this... The first lap will be the training. __________________ steveyo ...like having your own personal rollercoaster... - a few uni race write-ups - muni and kokopelli uni t-shirts, mugs and stickers

2012-02-05, 09:26 PM	#2
Nurse Ben XC Muni Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southeast USA Age: 47 Posts: 3,962	Hey Steve, do you have any information about the single speed race you always talk about?

2012-02-06, 01:57 AM	#5
Nurse Ben XC Muni Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southeast USA Age: 47 Posts: 3,962	Billy, DON'T DO IT! If you ride that Coker backwards it calls the devil and you know what that means: He'll make you juggle while singing Broadway show tunes Based on the mud pictures from last year's race, I think a muni wil be a better choice.

2012-02-06, 02:11 PM	#7
Nurse Ben XC Muni Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southeast USA Age: 47 Posts: 3,962	Apparently the new 36er muni tire is being produced by Vee Rubber, so it might be worth waiting on it, no idea when it'll be out, but probably soon.

2012-02-06, 02:50 PM	#8
munimag Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 312	I checked out the website and it appears that all the race categories are closed.

2012-02-06, 03:01 PM	#9
Nurse Ben XC Muni Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southeast USA Age: 47 Posts: 3,962	Yup, all categories are closed. Maybe they haven't opened them yet? It's a big drive for me, but if the weather is good and I can sign up a few days in advance, I would consider making the trek.

2012-02-06, 08:48 PM	#11
Nurse Ben XC Muni Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southeast USA Age: 47 Posts: 3,962	Whut?? All this build up and I can't even register to race!! Steve, I for one, am very dissapointed. So, can you make it down to Tennessee for the munifest in May?

2012-04-26, 08:22 PM	#15
TragicWarrior Robi D Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Colonie, NY Age: 35 Posts: 64	That's the attitude! Have a blast man. Show those two wheelers how it's done. I'll be thinking of your race while I'm sunning on the beach waiting for my brother to get married off. Catch you later! __________________ Who's flying this thing?!

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