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Several years ago I raced at an Oregon Enduro Series stop in Ashland. My GF
and I were shocked to discover, on race day, that the section we most liked
during our pre-run, a steep (ish) treed section of single track, would not be
included as a race section for our category. We were told that because of the
close trees, only Cat 1 and pros would race that section. I don't have any
illusions that I would be competitive in those fields but not racing the same
course as other categories soured my experience. I won't participate
(organizers read spend money) again at an event with such a format.
April 15, 2015, 10:47 a.m. - cgee
#!markdown Several years ago I raced at an Oregon Enduro Series stop in Ashland. My GF and I were shocked to discover, on race day, that the section we most liked during our pre-run, a steep (ish) treed section of single track, would not be included as a race section for our category. We were told that because of the close trees, only Cat 1 and pros would race that section. I don't have any illusions that I would be competitive in those fields but not racing the same course as other categories soured my experience. I won't participate (organizers read spend money) again at an event with such a format.