CX race in Flagastaff June 21st LOOKING FOR INOVATIVE BARRIERS/ COURSE

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Permalink Reply by brianhancock on May 20, 2009 at 1:35pm

I'd say use the terrain you have to help make barriers cool...for the Ithaca GP I incorporate the steps in the "Amphitheater of Pain" which also provides a stage for the band.

The steps are about 16-18" tall, which is kind of hard to see in the pic.

Also, if you can get sponsors to provide banners, those always make for a nice way to separate the barriers from other parts of the course, plus sponsors will like the publicity. Most non-racers will hang out at the barriers anyway, so it is a great way to provide a little separation as well as signage for sponsors.

Permalink Reply by Travis McMaster on May 20, 2009 at 1:50pm

Right on! Thanks for the quick response and pics. I have friends in your neck of the woods, need to get up and race this fall.
THX

Permalink Reply by Michael Melley on May 20, 2009 at 2:26pm

hows about logs? We were thinking of cutting some up and dragging them out on to the course. Other cool obstacles to include??

Permalink Reply by ThedirtyG on May 20, 2009 at 9:52pm

how about a teeter totter...
or some optional jumps!
KY pit.
Snakes!


I think a figure 8 course would be SICK!

Permalink Reply by Travis McMaster on May 21, 2009 at 5:53am

Thanks Dirty G. Can't wait for you future contributions to CX! Snakes, huh?!