Got out of work late just past 5 p.m. and hit the road for Malvern’s “Bike Only Night”. Even though I was going to be late, I’ve never been and wanted to check it out.
Pedal to the metal, I got stuck in some Akron City traffic but nothing major. About an hour and ten minutes latter I pulled into the Vern to find about 80-100 folks buzzing the track.
The girls / mini session was out on the track when I pulled in, yet by the time I parked, someone came over the P.A. and announced “big bikes in 5 minutes. ….sweet!
I got out on the track to find a perfectly prepped racing surface. No dust, plenty of traction and no slop. The jumps were sculpted well and track’s banners and safety bails were nicely in place.
Bike Only Night is the BOMB. The turns had beautiful, and I mean beautiful, crescent shaped berms. 5, 6 maybe even 7 to choose from …..All perfect crescents! Absolutely Wonderful!
The reshaped turn before the now extended sand whoop section is a big improvement. Those whoops are still my nemesis but I saw quite a few guys being able to either double through or get on top of them and hammer. Sweet section….
A big thanks to Chris and Trent for helping me get over some Sharc-Lock and grab a handful to make the 3[SUP]rd[/SUP] floor of the Elevator……what a fun jump!
All-in-all….a great idea, plenty of seat time, a great track and a great time! Thanks Jason….I’ll be back for Bike Only Night!...