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Old 06-24-2011, 12:42 PM
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Talking Jack Pine Enduro

This Alabama boy is planning to ride the Jack Pine Enduro this year just for something different. Never been to Michigan before so sort of a vacation/ road trip. What can I expect; rocks, roots,slow,fast or mud? I don't know what row but got my entry in before the cut-off. I think on the way will stop at Indy and do the musuem.


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Old 06-24-2011, 01:16 PM
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Roots and very sandy soil. I rode row 80 something and it was very good. Conditions were perfect though. Me and my bro have row 66 this time. The traction is out of this world and the sand does take a few miles to get used to. one of my favorite enduros for sure.
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Old 06-24-2011, 10:13 PM
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I rode the Jack Pine last year. It was a great event with a lot of history. Make sure your handlebars are cut short to help compensate for hand guards. The trees can be very tight in some sections. Have fun!
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Old 06-30-2011, 08:14 AM
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you will enjoy the jackpine it is a lot shorter now was 500 mile 2 day do not fight the sand let the bike hunt a litte or you will wear out your arms
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Old 06-30-2011, 12:05 PM
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I don't ever cut my bars and the trail I ride most of the time if far tighter than anything you'll see at the Jackpine.
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Old 06-30-2011, 05:53 PM
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From what I hear its very much like southern NJ. Very tight sections, root balls, sand, and whoops. Some of the southern races are like that as well so you should not feel too out of place. I no longer cut my bars real short either, maybe a half inch off each side then add handguards. None of the fast guys do either.
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Old 07-14-2011, 09:22 AM
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It is a great ride.

I will be there on row 43 (?).
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Old 07-14-2011, 03:20 PM
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Row 12 for me It will be fun best part for me only an hour from home.
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