The NC NICA Podcast

Ooooh, we're halfway there...

April 12, 2024 Brian Russell and Shawn Moore Season 4 Episode 8
The NC NICA Podcast
Ooooh, we're halfway there...
Show Notes

Introduction (Shawn) - almost halfway through the season of adventure!


Topic: Event Reviews (Brian and Shawn)

-Salisbury Scramble

-TTC work

-reversed start/finish

-live results

-event recap on YouTube

-Danville Dash - brand new

-Adventure course

-race course - positive reviews

-KOM/QOM segment

-event recap coming


Topic: Mayhem at Mayodan Preview (Brian and Shawn) 

-Theme: Out of This World

-Saturday

-Trail work opportunity: (3) sessions PZ registration required 

-course inspection - group riding reminder

-Staff Pie Smash - fundraiser reminder (ends 28 May)

-Sunday

-course preview is available on YouTube channel

-warm up “area” - in the field

-Dates: 12 April (category petitions), 14 April registration deadline, 17 Apr Town Hall

Topic: Rules (Shawn and Brian)

-Handbook reminder: we all agree to abide by the rules when we sign up and in essence serve as a NICA ambassador - wherever we are

-Two recent issues: course crossing and ear buds. This is all safety based - situational awareness.

-Swiss Cheese model of human error

-we need your help: dogs


Topic: 5 String Stampede (Fletcher) 4-5 May  Preview (Brian and Shawn)

-Theme: Wild West

-Context and background story: western venue - yay! Western venue - challenges!

-Course preview released this weekend

-Senior night and celebration


Topic: Upcoming (Shawn and Brian)


  1. Season Showdown (Mayodan) 18-19 May
    1. Qualifying: top 30 in each category OR top 20 placement in at least 2 races
    2. Still working schedule and guidance for non-racers 
  2. Whitewater Windup (Whitewater Center) 1-2 June
    1. Venue survey this Saturday 13 April to finalize plan
    2. Basic format: riding/games on Saturday (orienteering), some activity Sunday morning, season awards and fundraiser prizes early afternoon to let folks get on the road



Closing (All)

Dad joke