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2012 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Report

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The Spaceman · 08-14-2012, 05:26 AM

Last year's top time was 9:51.278 seconds, set by a 910 hp mid-engined Suzuki SX4 Hill Climb Special. Dunne's time of 9:52.8 on a MultiStrada is really impressive, even when the extended pavement is factored in.

jmdonald · 08-14-2012, 06:35 AM

Not only do I want to ride the course on a Multi, I also want one of those umbrella girls. Imagine that.

Buzglyd · 08-14-2012, 07:21 AM

I have an umbrella girl.

pushrod · 08-14-2012, 07:25 AM

Man!

You'd think the foot-out turn (dirt track habit) could go horribly wrong on pavement at speed...

The_AirHawk · 08-14-2012, 12:24 PM

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As always, racing at Pike’s Peak can be dangerous. One motorcycle rider and two car drivers went off course by 3 pm – El Paso County Sheriffs and paramedics were very busy. Thankfully nobody was seriously injured. And fortunately for me, I left the corner where the first car in the Unlimited Class went off course moments before it happened...

SCCA Racer Jeremy Foley (running Time Attack) was the getoff at the Devil's Playground: Overtheside Angle 1.

And here: Overtheside Angle 2

And to the Moronic Ass-hat in video #2 that was cheering "YeeeeEEEEEAAAAH!!": Kindly Die in a Fiery Crash on your way home from work some day, would you please? Slowly. KThxBye!

Kevin_Duke · 08-14-2012, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by pushrod

Man!

You'd think the foot-out turn (dirt track habit) could go horribly wrong on pavement at speed...

You're looking at a successful supermoto racer in that shot, and he's riding what feels like a giant dirtbike on 17-inch wheels.

On a related note, I just watched a lottery commercial while typing this in which a hot air balloon carried away a jet ski and a Multistrada!

pushrod · 08-15-2012, 06:09 AM

Oh, I'm sure he is expert in the practice; I was just thinking what would happen if his foot or heel caught something on the road surface at road speeds.

Kevin_Duke · 08-15-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by pushrod

Oh, I'm sure he is expert in the practice; I was just thinking what would happen if his foot or heel caught something on the road surface at road speeds.

In a corner such as the one pictured, in a lowside crash the bike would simply keep going to the outside of the corner while the rider (first to touch down fully) would have scrubbed off some energy and departed the bike. So, it's unlikely that his leg could be trapped underneath. Otherwise, the sliding rider would have all the other uncomfortable side effects of a crash.

The_AirHawk · 08-16-2012, 06:30 PM

Apparently, this year's PPIHC is Chock Ful O' Controversy on the "Auto Side" of the racing scene - cannot believe it was any different for the two-wheeled contingent.

Bill Caswell article here: How Pikes Peak Became The Most Dangerous Place I've Ever Raced

Terry Fair article here: Brianne Corn's Pike's Peak Subaru STi

08-13-2012, 01:49 PM	#1
Administrator Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On My Bike Posts: 0	2012 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Report Original Article: 2012 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Report Please discuss the Motorcycle.com article 2012 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Report in our Motorcycle Forums below. Use the reply button to let others know your comments or feedback on the article. Constructive criticism is always appreciated, along with your thoughts and personal opinions on the bikes and products we have tested.

08-14-2012, 06:35 AM	#3
jmdonald Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 1,224	I want a Multistrada Not only do I want to ride the course on a Multi, I also want one of those umbrella girls. Imagine that. __________________ Secede.

08-14-2012, 07:25 AM	#5
pushrod Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baja 'Bama Posts: 3,635	Man! You'd think the foot-out turn (dirt track habit) could go horribly wrong on pavement at speed... __________________ You would not understand, this is not how I am... I have become - Comfortably Numb.

08-15-2012, 06:09 AM	#8
pushrod Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baja 'Bama Posts: 3,635	Oh, I'm sure he is expert in the practice; I was just thinking what would happen if his foot or heel caught something on the road surface at road speeds. __________________ You would not understand, this is not how I am... I have become - Comfortably Numb.

08-16-2012, 06:30 PM	#10
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Leanin' Tower O' P-P-P-P-POWAAAAAAAAA!!!! Posts: 11,426	Apparently, this year's PPIHC is Chock Ful O' Controversy on the "Auto Side" of the racing scene - cannot believe it was any different for the two-wheeled contingent. Bill Caswell article here: How Pikes Peak Became The Most Dangerous Place I've Ever Raced Terry Fair article here: Brianne Corn's Pike's Peak Subaru STi __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

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08-14-2012, 05:26 AM	#2
The Spaceman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,391	Last year's top time was 9:51.278 seconds, set by a 910 hp mid-engined Suzuki SX4 Hill Climb Special. Dunne's time of 9:52.8 on a MultiStrada is really impressive, even when the extended pavement is factored in. __________________ :About 80,000 soaked French spectators received more shocks today than a nun in a cucumber patch."

08-14-2012, 07:21 AM	#4
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,854	I have an umbrella girl.