NOC Comp

[MikeTheBike]

Nantahala Event Information

Saturday, 14 April 2007

Schedule:
Registration: 8:00am Eastern
Rider's Meeting: 8:30am Eastern
Competition: 9:00am Eastern
This event will comply with the North American Trials rules. (http://www.natrials.com/)

Cost:
$20
Contact:
Michael Friddell
2721 Airwood Dr.
Nashville, TN 37214
615-330-8677
friddell@earthlink.net (friddell@earthlink.net&subject=NOC%20BikeTrials%20Event%20on%2022%20April %202006)
Site:
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 Highway 19 W
Bryson City, NC 28713
888-905-7238
Event info: media@noc.com (media@noc.com&subject=NOC%20BikeTrials%20Event%20on%2009%20April %202005)
Reservation info: programs@noc.com (programs@noc.com&subject=NOC%20BikeTrials%20Event%20on%2009%20April %202005)
http://www.noc.com/ (http://www.noc.com/)
Directions:
http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/mp/gr/mplogo.gif
Map of 13077 Highway 19 W
Bryson City, NC 28713-9165
(http://us.rd.yahoo.com/maps/extmap;_ylt=Asnf6X1IStmUv1V9ErHm.clkDLMF/*-http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?addr=13077+Highway+19+W&csz=Bryson+City%2C+NC+28713-9165&state=NC&uzip=28713&ds=n&name=&desc=&lat=35.331078&lon=-83.591504&mlt=35.331078&mln=-83.591504&zoomin=yes&BFKey=&mag=2)Lodging:
http://www.noc.com/resort_lodging.html (http://www.noc.com/resort_lodging.html)

[templarbond]

I'll be there.

[KeepRollin]

Crap I was hoping this event happened later in the year when I'd be in VA. Oh well, see ya at the TTC Mike.

[muddyfox]

I'm going :h5:

[giventofly]

Thanks for posting, Mike.
Don't know if i'll be able to make that one. 11 hour drive.

[va_tick]

I'm going :h5:

Taking hitch hikers?

[muddyfox]

Anyone wanna split digs ??? Chris??

[mekanic305]

I might come to this. What's up with the north american trials rules link...it's not working?

Is anyone camping or staying overnight?

[va_tick]

I'll most likely be making it....should be fun.

[trialskid14]

I'll be there but not compeating. Well maybe.

[muddyfox]

I'll most likely be making it....should be fun.

Most likely??????:riaa:

[templarbond]

Anyone wanna split digs ??? Chris??

I'll split, we have stayed at the Nantahala Inn before, there are other options even on site. I'll check on rooms when I know if Andy from this area is coming.
Also, if anyone in the Chapel Hill area(Or you guys coming past) wants to share vehicles, we will leave around 2pm lastest. I have an astro van with 4 rack on the hitch and 2 on the roof.

[va_tick]

Most likely??????:riaa:


monies are tight these days...gotta save that loot :run:

[music_maj_34]

I'm still deciding on what I am doing. I'm thinking of flying down instead of driving. However, I am not sure which airport would be the best option. I did a search and it looks like Asheville, NC (AVL - Asheville Regional) is within an hour drive.

I'd be flying in from Philly.

Here is the list of airports I got so far. Any help would be much apreciated.

Greensboro, NC (GSO-All Airports)
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
Charlotte, NC (CLT-Douglas Intl.)
Fayetteville, NC (FAY)
Greenville, NC (PGV-Pitt-Greenville)
Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
New Bern, NC (EWN-Simmons-Nott)
Pinehurst, NC (SOP)
Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh Durham Intl.)
Wilmington, NC (ILM-New Hanover County)

[va_tick]

you'll prob have to rent a car no matter which you choose..hope to see ya there!

[music_maj_34]

Yeah, I was planning on getting a rental, but if anyone is familar with that area and could tell me which airport would be the closest, it would save me on a lot of needless driving.

Driving down is not an option just because I have to work till 6PM the Friday before the comp.

I really want to go to the Texas comp, but I just don't have the money right now.

[templarbond]

Yeah, I was planning on getting a rental, but if anyone is familar with that area and could tell me which airport would be the closest, it would save me on a lot of needless driving.

Driving down is not an option just because I have to work till 6PM the Friday before the comp.

I really want to go to the Texas comp, but I just don't have the money right now.

Asheville would be the easiet. (About 70 miles)
Knoxville second easiet. (About 90)
Raleigh, forget it, still 330 miles away.

[Lagerhead]

Asheville would be the easiet. (About 70 miles)
Knoxville second easiet. (About 90)
Raleigh, forget it, still 330 miles away.

If you fly into Knoxville you get to drive the rental car over Deal's Gap. Well worth the extra 20 miles IMHO. (I'm assuming that the Knoxville airport you speak of is the one south of Knoxville near Alcoa TN.)

[mekanic305]

Yeah, I was planning on getting a rental, but if anyone is familar with that area and could tell me which airport would be the closest, it would save me on a lot of needless driving.

Driving down is not an option just because I have to work till 6PM the Friday before the comp.

I really want to go to the Texas comp, but I just don't have the money right now.

You could fly into atlanta and catch a ride with me!
According to google maps its about 2-2.5 hrs drive from where I'm at but you wouldn't have to rent a car?

[music_maj_34]

You could fly into atlanta and catch a ride with me!
According to google maps its about 2-2.5 hrs drive from where I'm at but you wouldn't have to rent a car?

Thanks for the offer! Much appreciated! At this point I still have to figure out a few things, but will let you know.

[mekanic305]

Werd...and :ugh:...your post count is 666, maybe I shouldn't drive you...:hsugh:

[MikeTheBike]

Glad to see so many are interested in this event. After the 12 rider turnout of last year, I've been unsure how it would go this year. It'll be great to see so many of you again and meet the others I haven't met before. Have a safe trip everyone. See you there.

[music_maj_34]

I may actually be able to take off the friday before so I can drive down. Still waiting to hear from my boss.

Other thing... if I need to fly... I am trying to figure out a way to travel with my bike without it getting all jacked up and not get charged $80 + each way.

BTW... anyone have any pics from previous comps? (Besides the couple of pics on biketrials.com)

[music_maj_34]

Werd...and :ugh:...your post count is 666, maybe I shouldn't drive you...:hsugh:

LOL I didnt even see that until you mentioned it! heh heh :bigthumb:

[templarbond]

LOL I didnt even see that until you mentioned it! heh heh :bigthumb:

why don't you ride down with others coming from VA?

[music_maj_34]

I may be able to do that... still not sure if I have to bring the kids or not. (Yet another thing I have to figure out)

I'll keep you posted.

[Zaback]

I've never been to a comp, this is the first one i plan on going to, I'm sooo used to urban i'll prolly get roxxed if i go in expert like i planned, i'm gonna try and get Jamesb to come with me, but i dought he'll wanna come cuz it's far. Will i be able to look at the courses before i register, or will i have to guess which course i'd best be suited for?

[music_maj_34]

I've never been to a comp, this is the first one i plan on going to, I'm sooo used to urban i'll prolly get roxxed if i go in expert like i planned, i'm gonna try and get Jamesb to come with me, but i dought he'll wanna come cuz it's far. Will i be able to look at the courses before i register, or will i have to guess which course i'd best be suited for?

You can look at and walk the sections before the comp to get a feel for it.

Just a heads up...I've experienced this and I have heard from a lot of other people as well... comps are much different than just goofing around town with your buds. For some strange reason when I am competing I can't do half of what I can normally do while I am practicing. Not sure what it is? Nerves I guess.

I don't know... maybe I'm just old?!?!?


(I just noticed that this comp is the same day as the Tishomingo comp.)

[Zaback]

I guess i'll go in sport, and for the next 3 weeks til the comp i'll work on consistancy and natural, thx for the advice.

[KeepRollin]

Just a heads up...I've experienced this and I have heard from a lot of other people as well... comps are much different than just goofing around town with your buds. For some strange reason when I am competing I can't do half of what I can normally do while I am practicing. Not sure what it is? Nerves I guess.


No it's because you aren't under anywhere near the same pressure when you are riding with your buds. In a comp you have to worry about making the move first time, and you have to worry about not taking 6000 years to setup the move because you won't have time for the rest of the section. You then can worry about the next move that is really hard or scary. Riding at the edge of your abilities under all of this stress is why comps are almost completely a mental game.

[music_maj_34]

No it's because you aren't under anywhere near the same pressure when you are riding with your buds. In a comp you have to worry about making the move first time, and you have to worry about not taking 6000 years to setup the move because you won't have time for the rest of the section. You then can worry about the next move that is really hard or scary. Riding at the edge of your abilities under all of this stress is why comps are almost completely a mental game.

See that... words straight from the master! :bigthumb: heh heh

Very true Tom! Yeah I kinda realized that when I just ride to have fun and not think of it as a comp, I do 100 x's better.

BTW... my boss gave me April 13th off, so now I can drive down with no problem. Wifey may actually come along for the ride and no kids!
Whoo hoo! :h5:

[templarbond]

BTW
If you haven't been before, there is a >75% chance you will get your feet/wheels wet, bring spare shoes, don't tar your rims, I did :nono:

[music_maj_34]

BTW
If you haven't been before, there is a >75% chance you will get your feet/wheels wet, bring spare shoes, don't tar your rims, I did :nono:

Thanks for the heads up. So the sections pretty cool at this comp or what?

I've really never seen any pics from this comp except for a few from biketrials.com

[templarbond]

Plenty of photos here.
Pics (http://www.photoreflect.com/scripts/prsm.dll?eventthumbs?event=060G0010&b=0&t=-1&start=0&password=)

[music_maj_34]

I noticed the lodging info on the first page, but I was just curious if that was where everyone was staying or not?

If anyone has stayed there before, how is it and how close is it to the comp?

My computer is down at home so I can only check this site from work now, which really sucks!

[bike_me]

The NATS site is still not working. Does anyone know the rules/requirement for beginner stock bike? ie, what bikes are allowed?

Thanks.

[mekanic305]

I'd also like to rules before hand if possible.

[templarbond]

The NATS site is still not working. Does anyone know the rules/requirement for beginner stock bike? ie, what bikes are allowed?

Thanks.
Mike mixes mods and stocks, no problem with single speed stocks.
I would say any bike you like, just have brakes and two wheels, helmet and have fun.

[MikeTheBike]

Chris has it right. Don't worry about strict rules or bike checks at this event. Just plan to have fun.

[music_maj_34]

Chris has it right. Don't worry about strict rules or bike checks at this event. Just plan to have fun.

What about steriods? LOL

[mekanic305]

How long does a comp usually last? I need to know before I make other plans that evening or weekend.

[durkie]

people usually hang around a fair amount afterwards, but the actual comp riding is usually over early afternoon.

[publicenemy245]

does any one have pics from last years comp

[music_maj_34]

This is rain or shine right?

[bike_me]

There's plenty of pics above..'05 I think. Didn't see any for beginner though. I assume thats what you are looking for. Don't think they're required to ride over picnic tables and such....At least I hope not...lol.

Beginner course anyone?.....Thanks.

[MikeTheBike]

Yes, rain or shine.

[templarbond]

Most recent forcast shows rain not starting until around midday, we could even be done by then.
Good job too, I would want any traction issues interfering with my 5 ft side hops:joshers:

[muddyfox]

Most recent forcast shows rain not starting until around midday, we could even be done by then.
Good job too, I would want any traction issues interfering with my 5inch side hops:joshers:

Fixed :momaru:

[mekanic305]

Excellent comp!...can we see results?

[MikeTheBike]

I'll post results and pictures in the next few days.

[music_maj_34]

This is the first comp that I did not take many pictures. (sorry) I just got my new video camera and got to mess with that a little, but not as much footage as I thought I had though. I was paranoid that my battery was going to run out.

Long ass drive home in the rain! (12 hrs) I had a good time though and got to meet some cool new people! :bigthumb:

[templarbond]

This is the first comp that I did not take many pictures. (sorry) I just got my new video camera and got to mess with that a little, but not as much footage as I thought I had though. I was paranoid that my battery was going to run out.

Long ass drive home in the rain! (12 hrs) I had a good time though and got to meet some cool new people! :bigthumb:

Great event you're right.
Mike did a great job, despite being a new dad.
Thanks to all who put it on, Doug etc.
Can't wait for next year.

[muddyfox]

:werd:

[johnglazer]

I'm waiting for your footage/pictures, matt!

[MikeTheBike]

Yet another Spring rain brings out the flowers to bloom, the trees to green and the trials riders to ride. Maybe one of these years we’ll have a dry competition at the NOC. Nah, what fun would that be!!! I have to admit, though, the rain this year was much lighter than last year. I don’t mind so much a drizzle here and there with sun in between. Unfortunately, the rain forecast seemed to keep a few of the riders hiding at home. But, the intrepid stalwarts that did come out were treated to a beautiful, cool but sunny competition day. It didn’t even threaten rain until after the competition was over. No snot-covered picnic tables this year!

Everyone seemed to enjoy the event. I tried to set the sections to be challenging but a bit easier than my norm. It’s funny, sometimes it’s easier to set really hard sections than easier ones. It’s finding that balance in between that is the most difficult. I think the scores speak for themselves as far as the ratio between the section difficulty and rider capability. In the end, though, it’s all about having fun. And, from what I saw, most everyone did that.

I want to thank everyone for coming out and making this event a success. It’s always a bit nerve-wracking to plan an event when you’re just not sure if anyone is going to show up. I really enjoy getting see old friends and make new ones. It’s also always a pleasure to work with everyone at the NOC, especially Kathy. You don’t know how much it means to us that you enjoy having us there and keep inviting us back. Lastly, I must thank Doug, Tom and especially my Dad for all of your support. I had a great time, again!

Results:

Beginner
1.Tim Cash 1
2.Hinmaton Hisler 28
Sport
1.Derek Keller 7
2.Chris Slydel 10
3.Pat Lundergan 12
4.Jay Hughen 19
Expert
1.Matthew Browne 17
2.Lance Kleffman 18
3.Ben Tignor 36
4.Craig Durkin 46 - 1 clean
5.Chris Bentley 46 - 0 clean
5.Nathan Gaddy 46 - 0 clean
Pro
1.Dave Campbell 19
2.Tom McNeal 27
3.Zack White 44

Photos:

http://www.observedtrials.net/album/data/659/medium/chris.jpg
Chris Slydel - Sport Section 1

http://www.observedtrials.net/album/data/659/medium/matthew.jpg
Matthew Browne - Expert Section 1

http://www.observedtrials.net/album/data/659/medium/lance.jpg
Lance Kleffman - Expert Section 1

http://www.observedtrials.net/album/data/659/medium/dave.jpg
Dave Campbell - Pro Section 4

http://www.observedtrials.net/album/data/659/medium/tom.jpg
Tom McNeal - Pro Section 2

http://www.observedtrials.net/album/data/659/medium/zack.jpg
Zack Whie - After comp demo

[templarbond]

yay, a photo of me, and I actually look like I know what I'm doing.
Chris

[mekanic305]

sweet...Third place for my first ever comp.

Congrats Dave, I figured you'd take it!

It was a great event indeed, thanks again.

[music_maj_34]

I just got my computer back from being fixed. I will post some of the video that I took of the comp soon.

Sorry but I only managed to take a few quick pics here and there.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f354/music_maj_34/NOC%20%20North%20Carolina%20%20%20%20April%2014th% 202007/HPIM0733.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f354/music_maj_34/NOC%20%20North%20Carolina%20%20%20%20April%2014th% 202007/HPIM0732.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f354/music_maj_34/NOC%20%20North%20Carolina%20%20%20%20April%2014th% 202007/HPIM0731.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f354/music_maj_34/NOC%20%20North%20Carolina%20%20%20%20April%2014th% 202007/HPIM0730.jpg

Beginner and sport section

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f354/music_maj_34/NOC%20%20North%20Carolina%20%20%20%20April%2014th% 202007/HPIM0729.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f354/music_maj_34/NOC%20%20North%20Carolina%20%20%20%20April%2014th% 202007/HPIM0728.jpg
Chris slydel messing around on the expert/pro section.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f354/music_maj_34/NOC%20%20North%20Carolina%20%20%20%20April%2014th% 202007/HPIM0727.jpg
Expert/ pro section

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f354/music_maj_34/NOC%20%20North%20Carolina%20%20%20%20April%2014th% 202007/HPIM0726.jpg
Chris Slydel and Tim Cash.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f354/music_maj_34/NOC%20%20North%20Carolina%20%20%20%20April%2014th% 202007/HPIM0725.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f354/music_maj_34/NOC%20%20North%20Carolina%20%20%20%20April%2014th% 202007/HPIM0724.jpg
Lance Kleffman

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f354/music_maj_34/NOC%20%20North%20Carolina%20%20%20%20April%2014th% 202007/HPIM0723.jpg
Expert/pro section

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f354/music_maj_34/NOC%20%20North%20Carolina%20%20%20%20April%2014th% 202007/HPIM0722.jpg
Beginner/sport section

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f354/music_maj_34/NOC%20%20North%20Carolina%20%20%20%20April%2014th% 202007/HPIM0721.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f354/music_maj_34/NOC%20%20North%20Carolina%20%20%20%20April%2014th% 202007/HPIM0720.jpg
This was our first stop of the day. All the sections were in one area.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f354/music_maj_34/NOC%20%20North%20Carolina%20%20%20%20April%2014th% 202007/HPIM0719.jpg