Frozen Hog

[Sombeech]

The UMB forum will be holding the Frozen Hog bike race.

Details here:

http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/UMBphpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2916

I think I'd like to show up. :nod: We could use some winter riding helmetcam footage.

Who's in?

[tallsteve]

The Frozen Hog is very fun! I've been involved since it started basically. The last few years I've helped with officiation, promo, etc. It's very relaxed, friendly and fun and almost everyone walks away with a prize. Come and enjoy!

[derstuka]

We've already be discussing this. Greyhair biker is gonna be there kickin' ass and taking names....bringin' home the trophy for UUTAH! Right Greyhair??? He is gonna do this do the competition! :spankme: :flamer: :blbl: Wooo Hooo!

http://uutah.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4595&start=15

[greyhair biker]

:hail2thechief: I cant believe I am going to say this but ...YES, I am going to race the HOG!!!...I am certifiable..... :haha:

[accadacca]

:hail2thechief: I cant believe I am going to say this but ...YES, I am going to race the HOG!!!...I am certifiable..... :haha:
Your seriously in? :eek2: Thats awesome!! I have thought about it a few years, but never did. Wish we had some uutah.com gear for you to sport. :lol8: Seriously tho...:2thumbs:

And yeah dude we are expecting the trophy from you. :hail2thechief:

[Sombeech]

Wish we had some uutah.com gear for you to sport. :lol8: Seriously tho...:2thumbs:

I'm VERY close to dropping some bucks for a full line of uutah merchandise.

[Joe Gardner]

This is a fun race! I did it a few years ago after a few days of warm temps, no snow, lots of mud, lots of water. Thought I was going to die. :D

[greyhair biker]

Well, Ive already been training for spring so this will be a good start, besides, the studded tires are already on and - yeah, Im there :haha:

[derstuka]

:hail2thechief: I cant believe I am going to say this but ...YES, I am going to race the HOG!!!...I am certifiable..... :haha:

You are da MAN!!!! :2thumbs: :2thumbs: My hat is off to you sir! :rockon:

[Sombeech]

I might just show up and shoot some pictures.

Christmas candy was brutal this season.

[tanya]

Well, Ive already been training for spring so this will be a good start, besides, the studded tires are already on and - yeah, Im there :haha:


:hail2thechief: Sounds like a tough ride Wade.

:friday: Tell those of us about it ------that don't bike.

[fourtycal]

Wish we had some uutah.com gear for you to sport. :lol8: Seriously tho...:2thumbs:

I'm VERY close to dropping some bucks for a full line of uutah merchandise.

Hey i'll thow in a hat! it seems I have some overstock anyway :mrgreen:

[greyhair biker]

Wish we had some uutah.com gear for you to sport. :lol8: Seriously tho...:2thumbs:

I'm VERY close to dropping some bucks for a full line of uutah merchandise.

Hey i'll thow in a hat! it seems I have some overstock anyway :mrgreen:
Hey, I owe you for a hat I wasnt able to stop and pick up last time I was down. - I'll tell you all about it Tanya, maybe somone can come take pics to post on here eh 'Beech ?

[Sombeech]

I think I'll show up. I don't have the legs to ride right now, but I'll be happy to take plenty of footage.

And of course, anybody's welcome to borrow my helmetcam. That would be decent footage of the race.

[greyhair biker]

I think I'll show up. I don't have the legs to ride right now, but I'll be happy to take plenty of footage.

And of course, anybody's welcome to borrow my helmetcam. That would be decent footage of the race.
HMM, Ill have to think about that one...how much extra weight is that to carry? I dont have a problem with carrying weight..Ido it all the time...never really though of it...it would be cool footage :haha:

[Sombeech]

...how much extra weight is that to carry?

Oh, not too much. Just a small camcorder and 8 AA batteries. The helmetcam itself is very small. I'd say 5 lbs all together. :ne_nau:

[greyhair biker]

COOL! I wont even notice it! I will be wearing full body armor...taking no chances - and a camelback..I can put the hardwear in the backpack cant I? Or I can bring a buttpack instead of the camelback...lighter and sits low. This weekend I am rebuilding my crosscountrybike...cables,housings, brakes,etc. and I WILL be ready for this shindig.. Oh , and I registered under the Men 40 class...I have never raced expert and dont intend on it now. :haha:

[Sombeech]

I can put the hardwear in the backpack cant I?

Sure can.

[tallsteve]

Don't want to discourage the 'helmet cam', but plan on going down once or twice- almost everyone does. Nobody's ever been seriously hurt that I'm aware of. Probably because of the snow cushioned landing. The tumbles are typically due to patches of ice so the tip-overs are usually more like slides.
Have fun!

[Sombeech]

Don't want to discourage the 'helmet cam', but plan on going down once or twice- almost everyone does.

hmmm, well, that is a concern. Although we could just store it in i's case, which has plenty of padding. The actual camcorder is the only thing to worry about.

The helmetcam itself is actually waterproof, so no worries there.

[greyhair biker]

Well, Ive given it lots of thought and Id rather not wear the helmet cam...besides, my wife will be taking pics too.
...as fas as going down a few times...the body armor - yeah, never leave home without it!

[TreeHugger]

My husband might do this race. I'd like to do it as well, if I weren't recovering from some surgery. We have a winter racing series in MI called the Paul Bunyon series I used to race in, it was a blast... I like these kind of "weird" races because it's not so hardcore, people mostly are out there having fun and enjoying the challenge. Good luck to you! We may see you out there!

:hippy:

[greyhair biker]

COOL! Who's bringing the hot cocoa?? :lol8:

[derstuka]

COOL! Who's bringing the hot cocoa?? :lol8:

I think that Sombeech is gonna be your cameraman, and "beech boy" hahaha!

Have the hot cocoa ready for our Uutah representative Sombeech...give him a good pep talk as well!

[greyhair biker]

:2thumbs: :five: THere you go 'beech...you are enlisted! Now, I got some time this afternoon..Im going to go practice.... :haha:

[tallsteve]

I'll be helping with registration and officiating again. Somebeach won't be hard to pick out of the crowd, but the rest of you come introduce yourselves to me. I'll be the tallest one there.

[Sombeech]

It's OK everybody, I've taken 1 spinning class. I'm ready.

[greyhair biker]

Im taking a contract out on my boss' life...he gave me a hacking cough/chest cold.....but I am going to do this thing...Ill be in riding shape by the 3rd....like I told my supervisor.."Im gonna kill him...I'll shoot him then I'll kill him..then I'll shoot him again"...apparently, the boss is in big trouble because he was told to go home 3 days before and didnt,then he hacked all over me and I got to work my last day sick...no one could cover for me apparently :frustrated: :rifle: pissed:

[ogdmfg]

the bastard, just got over a nasty cold that lasted for seven days, more of an annoyance

[greyhair biker]

the bastard, just got over a nasty cold that lasted for seven days, more of an annoyance
I might have to enlist Fourtycal's hottub to recuperate :haha:

[derstuka]

the bastard, just got over a nasty cold that lasted for seven days, more of an annoyance
I might have to enlist Fourtycal's hottub to recuperate :haha:

I'm rootin' for ya Greyhair! Kick ass and take names, OR at least finish the damn thing! haha. I don't know if you have Sombeech as your support team, as he has not really answered my repeated questions about being your manager pit crew.

[Sombeech]

I don't know if you have Sombeech as your support team, as he has not really answered my repeated questions about being your manager pit crew.

:lol8: cuz I don't know yet. I know I'm gonna be the film crew. It just depends if I'll do it from the bike or not.

[greyhair biker]

I don't know if you have Sombeech as your support team, as he has not really answered my repeated questions about being your manager pit crew.

:lol8: cuz I don't know yet. I know I'm gonna be the film crew. It just depends if I'll do it from the bike or not.
Just be there brah! I WILL finish the race - I am very competetive so I'll probably end up killing myself :lol8: I have been ordered to take it easy this week and recuperate...then I go on dayshift Saturday and off next Thursday so I have evenings at the rec center to workout and one day to get the gear together...it will be fine!
...you know, when you GET OLD :mrgreen: you know where your 'wall' is you have to break through...we just hit the wall earlier than you young guys :haha:

[Sombeech]

...you know, when you GET OLD :mrgreen: you know where your 'wall' is you have to break through...we just hit the wall earlier than you young guys :haha:

Believe me, my wall comes sooner than yours. You're in pretty good shape.

[Sombeech]

I regret to say this, but I'm backing out of the Hog. We're riding in St George on the next weekend, and there are some things I have to take care of before I go.

Sorry, and have fun. The BikeFro 3000 is available to borrow. :afro:

[greyhair biker]

I regret to say this, but I'm backing out of the Hog. We're riding in St George on the next weekend, and there are some things I have to take care of before I go.

Sorry, and have fun. The BikeFro 3000 is available to borrow. :afro:
Bummer - hope you have a good trip ....bring back pics brah!