Toonie #5 - Map/Info

I say blind = true/pure Enduro format. Levels the field. Keeps peeps in check. Less peeps interested in spontaneous racing if people can practice all week.

This was tough week for many, post BCBR exhaustion for racers [HTML_REMOVED] crew, summer camp season, nationals this weekend [HTML_REMOVED] I think some intimidated by racing Ladies. Running same stages repeatedly gives past racers advantage too. I know all EB staff missed this one but will likely attend final Toonie.

Party at water towers is good, ads to vibe when there is some action there.

My .02

DB@EB

Thanks for running these Brian [HTML_REMOVED] NSMBA!

DB@EB

I'd love to make the last race but won't be here due to going away for a weekend mountain bike trip.

Which is too bad because the last course is going to be awesomely fun! If you're in town there no reason to miss the last toonie of the year.

Brian and all the vollies have done a great job this year coming up with some fun courses within the constraints of what is available on Fromme.

With respect to announcing the courses ahead of time I can see arguments for an against.

For intermediate to advanced riders having a blind course wouldn't be an issue. But for more beginner or early intermediate riders they might benefit from being able to pre-ride the courses or be able to make bike and gear selection choices.

Maybe a compromise would be to have some of the races published and others blind. Or indicate the general kind of race, for example mainly Fromme with mainly DH on black trails, or Seymour with All mountain/XC trails.