Superfan 101

The Superfan:

Here is a quick post about the Art of being a Superfan.

Superfans are energetic, loud, and even obnoxiuos.

Superfan rules to live by:

Rule # 1 Go to the toughest part of any race course and make lots of noise.

Get right up in the action: If a rider crashes be sure to heckle them and be overdramatic and extra loud about the fall. Also be close enough to save them from crashing.

If a rider can't clear a section make sure you let them know....even if it is world championships and they are the best in the world and there is no way you would even attempt it yourself. If a rider looks like they don't know what they are doing be sure to let them know.

Don't be afraid to yell off the brakes or go faster even if the rider is maxed....even let them know you could go faster.

Superfan rule #2

Offer hand ups: Pez, Beer, Cold Chicken Sandwiches, or Money....whatever it may be offer it up....If the rider passes let him/her know your dissaproval...if they take the hand up....cheer louder than you have ever cheered before.

Superfan rule#3 Dress the part

If you are at the Napa World Cup Disco Flyover...you should be ready to do some Disco

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Rule #4 Don't be afraid to show some skin! If you can get a pro racer to do the double take you know you have done a great job.

and if you make a mountain biking magazine (as we did with this photo taken during the pro downhill at the Norba in Snoqaulmie, WA) you know you are on the right track to being a Superfan.

Finally Rule #5

Support your favorite riders by purchasing team clothing so you can look and dress exactly how they look and dress.

Stay tuned for some Old School Superfan stories!