this thread has run its course, thankfully....but I wanted to point out this quote:

Quote Originally Posted by Gunchie View Post
Doesn't matter how well you know the course because a skilled mountain bike racer is going to take good lines regardless if they know the course or not.
I'm definitely not implying I'm a skilled racer, in fact far from it, especially at Sylvan. My lines are horrific out there. But, there is a TON of truth in what the Gunch speaks here.

ok, now I'm done.