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  1. April 30th, 2014 #1
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    Tips for Racing in the Rain

    Hey all!

    So pretty new to this whole sport and I wanted to get some input from the more experienced guys regarding tips and important things to know when racing in the rain? I have rode several times in the rain, but never really raced or anything close to that in such weather.

    I hear stories of guys still hauling ass, and getting their knee down. To me this just sounds scary, probably because I have never done it before. I'm sure its just like everything else, just takes some practicing to get used to.

    Let me know - What do you do in the rain when its race day? How does your riding change? What are some of the things you should definitely be focused on, and others that you certainly shouldn't do?

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  2. April 30th, 2014 #2
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    Rain riding makes you a better rider because you have to be smooth in all your control and body inputs. First time I raced in the rain about 8 years ago at Miller, I got some good advice from Clarkie. He said be smooth, don't trail brake and race the track not the other competitors.
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    Fresh rain tires are a must. I would usually soften up my suspension a bit too. It's fun when things work in the rain!
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  4. April 30th, 2014 #4
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    Like Jim said, just be smooth on and off the brakes AND throttle, I used to soften up my compression and slow my rebound damping down. Jim at that race I gave some advise to Sean Fey who had never raced in the rain and he went out and beat me! LOL
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    Looks Like Sunday will be popping your rain racing cherry! No better track to learn at than HPR!
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    I just looked at the forecast. Any tips for riding in the snow?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Yeeker View Post
    I just looked at the forecast. Any tips for riding in the snow?
    Forecast currently doesn't show snow until after midnight Monday morning.

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    Snowed at my house last night!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by TRK View Post
    Snowed at my house last night!!
    snowing in silverthorne RIGHT NOW!

    edit: DUMPING in silverthorne. total white out.
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    Guys there's only a 40% chance of rain in Byers for Sunday. What are you looking at?
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  12. May 9th, 2014 #12
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    30% Chance of Rain Saturday, 90% Sunday.... Time for some slipper sliding fun, lol :/
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