Cliffhanger

**wbks** · 21st December 2009, 17:17

I'm having a little trouble loading their website for some reason, so can someone tell me how much $ it is just to do a flying mile or ride on the Saturday? And is there anyone here who has maybe been there and knows how much riding, on average, someone would get in on Saturday

**Clivoris** · 21st December 2009, 18:01

Are they running one soon? It's been a while since I've done the sprints but from memory I got a total of about 8 runs on 2 bikes. Pretty much depends on how many turn up but they are well run events.

**wbks** · 21st December 2009, 18:03

Originally Posted by Clivoris

Are they running one soon? It's been a while since I've done the sprints but from memory I got a total of about 8 runs on 2 bikes. Pretty much depends on how many turn up but they are well run events.

Aren't they march every year? By the way, I meant the hill climb practice/fun day on saturday also

**Clivoris** · 21st December 2009, 18:10

Ohh

. The Hillclimb. Yep I think March is it. One of the best events on the NZ racing calender IMHO, and doing both days is definitely the way to go. My recollection is you get about 6 runs per day, again depending on entries and incidents. Bloody good value.

**wbks** · 21st December 2009, 18:13

Originally Posted by Clivoris

Ohh

. The Hillclimb. Yep I think March is it. One of the best events on the NZ racing calender IMHO, and doing both days is definitely the way to go. My recollection is you get about 6 runs per day, again depending on entries and incidents. Bloody good value.

Oh, aren't the mile runs and hillclimbs on the same date? I guess the two days aren't really different apart from your times being taken on the second, race day, right?

**wharfy** · 21st December 2009, 19:36

Originally Posted by wbks

Oh, aren't the mile runs and hillclimbs on the same date? I guess the two days aren't really different apart from your times being taken on the second, race day, right?

Traditionally the "sprints" are held in September/November and the "Hillclimb" in March. The cliffhanger is shit hot !!!

http://www.cliffhanger.org.nz/

**wbks** · 21st December 2009, 19:42

If I was to noob it up I wouldn't get in any experienced racers way, would I?

**wharfy** · 21st December 2009, 20:08

Originally Posted by wbks

If I was to noob it up I wouldn't get in any experienced racers way, would I?

No, runs are done one at a time - theoretically the fastest rider could catch the slowest if they ran in that order but it hasn't happened yet (as far as I know)

**wbks** · 21st December 2009, 20:38

well I saw someone on a duc did a 15 min lap so as long as I beat that it should be sweet lol

**Clivoris** · 21st December 2009, 20:48

Originally Posted by wbks

If I was to noob it up I wouldn't get in any experienced racers way, would I?

Noobs welcome mate. We've all had to pop that cherry. The Hillclimb is a totally seperate event to the sprints. Held at a different venue with a different purpose.
The Hillclimb is a timed trial up an awesome hill. Looks mega dangerous on paper but in reality, most of us ride well within our limits and it's a huge thrill to compete against yourself and try to cut the time down. The rally on the saturday was a great laugh last year too with great food and an excellent band. I'm bringing the family to the next one.

**wbks** · 21st December 2009, 20:52

Originally Posted by Clivoris

Noobs welcome mate. We've all had to pop that cherry. The Hillclimb is a totally seperate event to the sprints. Held at a different venue with a different purpose.
The Hillclimb is a timed trial up an awesome hill. Looks mega dangerous on paper but in reality, most of us ride well within our limits and it's a huge thrill to compete against yourself and try to cut the time down. The rally on the saturday was a great laugh last year too with great food and an excellent band. I'm bringing the family to the next one.

Sounds great. Finally be able to cane it on the road without worrying what's behind that blind corner

Not just hillclimb cherry, road race cherry... Though, I guess it could only really be like a coro group ride meets motott.....

**koba** · 21st December 2009, 21:32

Originally Posted by wbks

Sounds great. Finally be able to cane it on the road without worrying what's behind that blind corner

Not just hillclimb cherry, road race cherry... Though, I guess it could only really be like a coro group ride meets motott.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvA6D0CXNF4

**wbks** · 21st December 2009, 22:12

Wow... That guy is going nuts! Is his bike just a rocket or are those rises in the road bigger than they look? I watched the andrew stroud r6 lap and I swear he wasn't popping the front up all the time like that. Love the sliding into the corners a bit wobbly, looks fun. I love the way skidmark has to say that he passed him also lmao