The racing seems to be the best when the course is very simple and passing is relatively easy.  The roadies should be complaining that it's a little too technical and the MTBers should be complaining about it's too "paved".  Just my opinion of course, but it's a lot more fun to race and watch when it's more balanced.

Spread the word...Sierra Nevada is a great sponsor of the Winter Short Track Series. They are also an official sponsor of the THTB Heckler Garden at A-Line B-Line. Make sure your membership is up to date and active because we will be onsite pouring some sweet "swag" for THTB Members. But don't worry, if you sign up to become a member while at the race you will also be poured some "swag". We will be roping off an official heckle garden to contain the fun. 

Also, rumor has it Jake will also be cooking up some bacon, burger, or maybe even chicken Hand Ups some weeks. 

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You don’t need to ride to heckle

Short track swag has arrived.
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no, but unattended children will be given 2 espresso shots and a free puppy.

Unfit Pearl is > “fit” WearsMyBike

An 'unfit pearl' is a relative term!

Wanted to post here with some feedback I received from a few of our team that were there today.  Many of them are new to racing.  The impression they got from the THTB tent was vulgar music, excessive drinking, and heckling to 'pedal fat dude' to some of the kids.  I wasn't on the course, was in the pit area to attend to wrenching and needs like that.  Did get text messages tonight asking to talk with Neal about it but wanted to post here first.  I think the actions of a few (probably not those who frequent here but are probably known by club members) have hurt the name of the club.  Wanted to share this in hopes that the current uninvolved riders and the next generation of riders will hop on board.  Please give thought to the free flowing beer and vibes put forth by the club.  We at our shop are doing everything possible to further the cause of the club and the sport.  Please consider.  Thank you!

Edit- on a positive note, I think this was the highest attendance of racers to date!  Was super stoked to see so many people out there battling it out!!!  Let's keep it going strong!

Thanks for the perspective. The music wasn't ours and I wasn't really paying attention to it, but I reached out and asked that they do more family-friendly music in the future. Also keep in mind that many people bring beer, and many people on that hill are not Trailblazers. We only brought a handful of six packs for a very long day. I'd echo what Brian said, that it seemed most of the "heckling" was saved for more advanced races or people we knew (except in my case, where I was repeatedly shamed for taking the B-line  ). On the plus side, I had quite a few people come by the tent for good conversation, gave away a bunch of stickers and sold a few tech tees. Nobody has won Shaq-Fu though...

Cool. Just wanted to bring up what some impressions were to me. I got almost no heckling in the single speed category, which was surprising. My post was less about that, as it can’t be controlled by the club but more of a perception about the club from the tent area and handing out of the adult beverages.  One described it to me as feeling like a ‘frat party’. Again, I really wanted to bring it up as what can be perceived, especially by those with kids who seem to be more sensitive than I.

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Heres my lap one, which was as good as it got for me yesterday.