Fontana #5 Race Report:
Last weekend was round #5 of the Fontana Winter Series. Good weather, old school course design, and plenty of friends, always makes for a fun race! I also decided to race Super D for the 1st time, on my brand new Intense Tracer.
Saturday was DH practice and Super D race day. After tuning up the Tracer, I did 2 practice runs on the Super D course. It was a really fun course, but I knew it was going to be leg burner! I decided to leave my flat pedals on just for the fun of it, but now I wish I would have gone with the clips! I rode the pro class and finished 5th, making that my 1st Super D podium!
My Tracer was the perfect bike, and I can’t wait to try it again! I then took out my M6 for a few DH practice runs. The course was vintage Fontucky style, with tough turns, sneaky ruts, and lots of pedaling! I did 3 runs and called it a day.
Sunday was DH Race Day! I decided to try the 2.35 Single ply Intense INVADER tire on the front with the Semi Slick ZERO on the rear. It felt fast on the course, but I did have to keep it safe in a few spots. I did 2 practice runs in the morning, and I was amped to go for my Race Run. In the race I felt like I had a really solid run. I cleaned the top section pretty smooth, but I probably should have gassed it a bit harder on the wall!
I ended up 7th on the day, which was a bit disappointing, but I had so much fun riding its all good!
See you at the next one!
Rich Houseman
Photos Courtesy of: Monique Spalding & Courtney Peters
Filming Courtesy of: Gary Houseman