what is mountain cross?

I know what boarder cross and skier cross racing is... should I assume that mountain cross is
the same thing, with four bikes starting down the course at once? Just wondering as it's one of
the NORBA events that I'll be marshalling ( maybe) For sure, the XC pros race and the Pro Dh
practice runs.

Penny

> I know what boarder cross and skier cross racing is... should I assume that mountain cross is
> the same thing, with four bikes starting down the course at once? Just wondering as it's one of
> the NORBA events that I'll be marshalling ( maybe) For sure, the XC pros race and the Pro Dh
> practice runs.
>
> Penny

Formerly known as DS (Dual Slalom) and also called 4X. Norba officially changed the format from a 2
person race to 4 persons. The courses were also changed to allow four racers on the same course
bumping elbows, knees and anything else that gets in the way.
--
Slacker

On Mon, 21 Jul 2003 20:01:50 -0700, "Penny S." <pennydeletes@invalidcet.com> wrote:

|I know what boarder cross and skier cross racing is... should I assume that |mountain cross is
the same thing, with four bikes starting down the course |at once? Just wondering as it's one of
the NORBA events that I'll be |marshalling ( maybe) For sure, the XC pros race and the Pro Dh
practice |runs.

This:

http://www.paradigmhosting.net/so03/11.jpg

and this:

http://www.paradigmhosting.net/so03/7.jpg

and this:

http://www.paradigmhosting.net/so03/gracia.jpg

And this:

http://www.paradigmhosting.net/so03/longview.jpg

"P e t e F a g e r l i n" <pete@petefagerlin.com> wrote in message
news:d3cphvg7mcg8i9mk3rqgqj2tn4a6ra2vcn@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 21 Jul 2003 20:01:50 -0700, "Penny S." <pennydeletes@invalidcet.com> wrote:
>
> |I know what boarder cross and skier cross racing is... should I assume that |mountain cross is
> the same thing, with four bikes starting down the course |at once? Just wondering as it's one of
> the NORBA events that I'll be |marshalling ( maybe) For sure, the XC pros race and the Pro Dh
> practice |runs.
>
> This:
>
> http://www.paradigmhosting.net/so03/11.jpg
>
> and this:
>
> http://www.paradigmhosting.net/so03/7.jpg
>
> and this:
>
> http://www.paradigmhosting.net/so03/gracia.jpg
>
> And this:
>
> http://www.paradigmhosting.net/so03/longview.jpg

I like your description better. Great shot of Cedric!
--
Slacker

P e t e F a g e r l i n scribbled :
> On Mon, 21 Jul 2003 20:01:50 -0700, "Penny S." <pennydeletes@invalidcet.com> wrote:
>
>> I know what boarder cross and skier cross racing is... should I assume that mountain cross is
>> the same thing, with four bikes starting down the course at once? Just wondering as it's one of
>> the NORBA events that I'll be marshalling ( maybe) For sure, the XC pros race and the Pro Dh
>> practice runs.
>
> This:
>
> http://www.paradigmhosting.net/so03/11.jpg

thanks guys... just another form of mayhem on wheels. We were wondering what the DS had been
replaced with.

penny

Penny S. wrote:

> I know what boarder cross and skier cross racing is... should I assume that mountain cross is
> the same thing, with four bikes starting down the course at once? Just wondering as it's one of
> the NORBA events that I'll be marshalling ( maybe) For sure, the XC pros race and the Pro Dh
> practice runs.

It's normally called four cross (4X), I believe. As well as Pete's pics, here are some of mine from
Round 1 of the World Cup: http://j-harris.net/bike/fort_william/ (images 16 to 33)

"Penny S." <pennydeletes@invalidcet.com> wrote in message news:vhpepcce6rp90a@corp.supernews.com...
> P e t e F a g e r l i n scribbled :
> > On Mon, 21 Jul 2003 20:01:50 -0700, "Penny S." <pennydeletes@invalidcet.com> wrote:
> >
> >> I know what boarder cross and skier cross racing is... should I assume that mountain cross is
> >> the same thing, with four bikes starting down the course at once? Just wondering as it's one of
> >> the NORBA events that I'll be marshalling ( maybe) For sure, the XC pros race and the Pro Dh
> >> practice runs.
> >
> > This:
> >
> > http://www.paradigmhosting.net/so03/11.jpg
>
> thanks guys... just another form of mayhem on wheels. We were wondering what the DS had been
> replaced with.
>
> penny
>
>

Cedric definitely is the one to watch especially during practice.

Mike

Michael Dart scribbled :
> "Penny S." <pennydeletes@invalidcet.com> wrote in message
> news:vhpepcce6rp90a@corp.supernews.com...
>> P e t e F a g e r l i n scribbled :
>>> On Mon, 21 Jul 2003 20:01:50 -0700, "Penny S." <pennydeletes@invalidcet.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I know what boarder cross and skier cross racing is... should I assume that mountain cross is
>>>> the same thing, with four bikes starting down the course at once? Just wondering as it's one of
>>>> the NORBA events that I'll be marshalling ( maybe) For sure, the XC pros race and the Pro Dh
>>>> practice runs.
>>>
>>> This:
>>>
>>> http://www.paradigmhosting.net/so03/11.jpg
>>
>> thanks guys... just another form of mayhem on wheels. We were wondering what the DS had been
>> replaced with.
>>
>> penny
>>
>>
>
> Cedric definitely is the one to watch especially during practice.
>

I always take my camera to these things.

Penny
> Mike

"Penny S." <pennydeletes@invalidcet.com> wrote in message
news:<vhpa8sr5e90af8@corp.supernews.com>...
> I know what boarder cross and skier cross racing is... should I assume that mountain cross is
> the same thing, with four bikes starting down the course at once? Just wondering as it's one of
> the NORBA events that I'll be marshalling ( maybe) For sure, the XC pros race and the Pro Dh
> practice runs.
>
> Penny

bmx

JD

"Penny S." <pennydeletes@invalidcet.com> wrote in message news:vhpa8sr5e90af8@corp.supernews.com...
> I know what boarder cross and skier cross racing is... should I assume
that
> mountain cross is the same thing, with four bikes starting down the course at once? Just wondering
> as it's one of the NORBA events that I'll be marshalling ( maybe) For sure, the XC pros race and
> the Pro Dh practice runs.
>

It's a made-for-tv event that isn't very interesting. Since it requires too many cameras to do
decent coverage of XC and DH racing they have short, not very technical, downhill courses which can
be covered by a few cameras. Having 4 riders race at once makes it more 'dramatic.'

James Messick scribbled :
> "Penny S." <pennydeletes@invalidcet.com> wrote in message
> news:vhpa8sr5e90af8@corp.supernews.com...
>> I know what boarder cross and skier cross racing is... should I assume that mountain cross is
>> the same thing, with four bikes starting down the course at once? Just wondering as it's one of
>> the NORBA events that I'll be marshalling ( maybe) For sure, the XC pros race and the Pro Dh
>> practice runs.
>>
>
> It's a made-for-tv event that isn't very interesting. Since it requires too many cameras to do
> decent coverage of XC and DH racing they have short, not very technical, downhill courses which
> can be covered by a few cameras. Having 4 riders race at once makes it more 'dramatic.'

hubby the bike medic is totally stoked. ;-)

penny

"Penny S." <pennydeletes@invalidcet.com> wrote in message news:vhqkis1tetev9a@corp.supernews.com...
> Michael Dart scribbled :
> > "Penny S." <pennydeletes@invalidcet.com> wrote in message
> > news:vhpepcce6rp90a@corp.supernews.com...
> >> P e t e F a g e r l i n scribbled :
> >>> On Mon, 21 Jul 2003 20:01:50 -0700, "Penny S." <pennydeletes@invalidcet.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> I know what boarder cross and skier cross racing is... should I assume that mountain cross is
> >>>> the same thing, with four bikes starting down the course at once? Just wondering as it's one
> >>>> of the NORBA events that I'll be marshalling ( maybe) For sure, the XC pros race and the Pro
> >>>> Dh practice runs.
> >>>
> >>> This:
> >>>
> >>> http://www.paradigmhosting.net/so03/11.jpg
> >>
> >> thanks guys... just another form of mayhem on wheels. We were wondering what the DS had been
> >> replaced with.
> >>
> >> penny
> >>
> >>
> >
> > Cedric definitely is the one to watch especially during practice.
> >
>
>
> I always take my camera to these things.
>
> Penny

Me too! ;^)

http://www.pbase.com/image/2736707

Mike

Hang on, that guy is just sitting on a chair lift!!!

;-)

"Mark Webb" <shortblondemark@nospamplease.comcast.net> wrote in message
news:V2lTa.120151$ye4.87534@sccrnsc01...
> Hang on, that guy is just sitting on a chair lift!!!
>
> ;-)
>
>

Hehehe...I never noticed that!

So's this guy http://www.pbase.com/image/2736714

Mike - it's all in the timing and angles (right Pete?)

"JD" <CKAGMD@webtv.net> wrote in message news:bff73eaa.0307220715.624ddd8f@posting.google.com...
> "Penny S." <pennydeletes@invalidcet.com> wrote in message
news:<vhpa8sr5e90af8@corp.supernews.com>...
> > I know what boarder cross and skier cross racing is... should I assume
that
> > mountain cross is the same thing, with four bikes starting down the
course
> > at once? Just wondering as it's one of the NORBA events that I'll be marshalling ( maybe) For
> > sure, the XC pros race and the Pro Dh practice runs.
> >
> > Penny
>
> bmx JD

If it was BMX the bikes would have no suspension, only a rear brake, there'd be more jumps, more
passes and every rider would have more style than Cedric:
http://www.bmxplosive.com/TripleCrown/TripleCrown.htm

Steve.