For the cost of a new decked out Trek madone, you can buy one of these instead. Hmmmm, I may have to sell two of my bikes to get this bad boy. I like the old school vibe on it. Maybe this video will help you understand:
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
Haines Pt. REVIVAL !!!!!
After contemplating with myself whether to go to Hains Pt or not for fear of tourists, I decided to go scout it out anyway.
I figured screw it, it's Monday, I'll just roll easy and get in a recovery ride after Sundays training ride. Well it didn't turn out that way. There wasn't the usual large noon crowd but enough guys to get in a nice tempo ride.
Then the "Muscle" appears!! You don't see the Muscle very often at the pt. I'm sure most folks already know the Muscle but for my southwest readers, its Russ Langley of Harley Davidson Batley cycles Team.
It seems the Muscle didn't show up to just tool around. He was actually there to get a work out as was Harley's Sean Barrie. On one of the laps they (Sean Barrie and the Muscle) were off the front. It took me about half a lap with the rest of the group to tow them back, but as I made the final bridge, the Muscle decided to counter off of Sean Barrie's wheel.
At the start of the next lap I decided to go with the Muscle for a lap. We broke away for the entire lap with the rest of the group in chase. Let's just say I was a bit out of my comfort zone, while he looked calm and collected.
I would say I need more days like that at the pt, but the Muscle isn't always there, Oh yeah, wait I forgot!! That's why we have Chuck Hutch. Game on then!!
The moral of the story is that Hains Pt is almost back to normal.
Bye for now
I figured screw it, it's Monday, I'll just roll easy and get in a recovery ride after Sundays training ride. Well it didn't turn out that way. There wasn't the usual large noon crowd but enough guys to get in a nice tempo ride.
Then the "Muscle" appears!! You don't see the Muscle very often at the pt. I'm sure most folks already know the Muscle but for my southwest readers, its Russ Langley of Harley Davidson Batley cycles Team.
It seems the Muscle didn't show up to just tool around. He was actually there to get a work out as was Harley's Sean Barrie. On one of the laps they (Sean Barrie and the Muscle) were off the front. It took me about half a lap with the rest of the group to tow them back, but as I made the final bridge, the Muscle decided to counter off of Sean Barrie's wheel.
At the start of the next lap I decided to go with the Muscle for a lap. We broke away for the entire lap with the rest of the group in chase. Let's just say I was a bit out of my comfort zone, while he looked calm and collected.
I would say I need more days like that at the pt, but the Muscle isn't always there, Oh yeah, wait I forgot!! That's why we have Chuck Hutch. Game on then!!
The moral of the story is that Hains Pt is almost back to normal.
Bye for now
Monday, April 6, 2009
Walkersville and Tysons
I can truly say it was an eventful weekend of racing. The weekend started off with the Walkersville road race. The Pro 1,2,3 race started with a crash about 5-8 minutes in. I got stuck behind it as did a great number of the other riders. We tried like hell to chase back on but with the wind gusting anywhere from 30-50mph we were unsuccessful.
I decided my day wasn't going to be done. To far of a drive to throw in the towel plus I needed the miles. Our little select group started with about 10-12 guys. By the end it was just myself, Eli Hengst (harley), Uncle Pete (NCVC), Eric Obergfell (NCVC), and this other kid with a cannondale kit (sorry bud, I can't remember your name). I should though, I spent the better part of the day with him.
We continued riding keeping a steady tempo. The Masters 35+ race eventually passed us. As we chugged along we came up on the master's field who were stopped on the side of the road due to a crash from our Pro 1,2,3 race. Eventually the pro 1,2,3 field who survived that crash ended up coming around again to where we were all stopped.
Once the accident had been cleared they restarted the pro 1,2,3 race ahead of the masters. Our little select group of five jumped back in the 1,2,3 field and sat in the back as to not disrupt the natural order of the race outcome. Funny how I felt fine riding those last 7 or so miles hard again with the main field. Had it not been for that initial crash 5 minutes into the race I may have still been in that group. As we backed off the 1,2,3 field in the final 200 meters we watch the sprint unfold. We rolled in a few seconds after them and we still got scored. With the field being 75 strong at the start only 25 finished. I was 24th, Uncle Pete was 25th, Eli was 21st,Eric 23rd and cannondale kid 22nd. I really wouldn't call that a result for myself, just a windy ass day on my bike getting some miles.
As for Tysons, I did the CAT 3 only. My legs felt like dog shit from the day before. I went to the front once to see if I could put in a hard effort and my legs just did not agree with me. So I melted back into the middle of the pack for a mindless pack finish.
Below are some pics courtesey of Kyle's wife Amy from the walkersville road race. Solid evidence of our walkersville training ride..haha. I'm in the hammer nutrition kit with the white arm warmers.
I decided my day wasn't going to be done. To far of a drive to throw in the towel plus I needed the miles. Our little select group started with about 10-12 guys. By the end it was just myself, Eli Hengst (harley), Uncle Pete (NCVC), Eric Obergfell (NCVC), and this other kid with a cannondale kit (sorry bud, I can't remember your name). I should though, I spent the better part of the day with him.
We continued riding keeping a steady tempo. The Masters 35+ race eventually passed us. As we chugged along we came up on the master's field who were stopped on the side of the road due to a crash from our Pro 1,2,3 race. Eventually the pro 1,2,3 field who survived that crash ended up coming around again to where we were all stopped.
Once the accident had been cleared they restarted the pro 1,2,3 race ahead of the masters. Our little select group of five jumped back in the 1,2,3 field and sat in the back as to not disrupt the natural order of the race outcome. Funny how I felt fine riding those last 7 or so miles hard again with the main field. Had it not been for that initial crash 5 minutes into the race I may have still been in that group. As we backed off the 1,2,3 field in the final 200 meters we watch the sprint unfold. We rolled in a few seconds after them and we still got scored. With the field being 75 strong at the start only 25 finished. I was 24th, Uncle Pete was 25th, Eli was 21st,Eric 23rd and cannondale kid 22nd. I really wouldn't call that a result for myself, just a windy ass day on my bike getting some miles.
As for Tysons, I did the CAT 3 only. My legs felt like dog shit from the day before. I went to the front once to see if I could put in a hard effort and my legs just did not agree with me. So I melted back into the middle of the pack for a mindless pack finish.
Below are some pics courtesey of Kyle's wife Amy from the walkersville road race. Solid evidence of our walkersville training ride..haha. I'm in the hammer nutrition kit with the white arm warmers.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
7 pound face off !!!!!!!
Yesterday while doing the hill ride in Arlington I realized I can stand to lose an extra 10 lbs. I don't want to start sounding like that anorexic Kyle Jones, but it needs to be done.
So in order to get the motivation to do it Matt B. (haines pt regular) and myself made a bet. The first to lose the most weight by May 1st, wins a Jug of Hammer Gel, $19.95 value. The bet starts today April 1.
Here are the quick facts. I'm at 199lbs. Matt is at about 182lbs. I want to be at least 190lbs and Matt is shooting for 175lbs. First to lose 7 pounds or nearest to it by May 1, is the winner.
I may have the advantage though. I have the weight to loose, Matt on the other hand, is a slim fit 182lbs. That douche is already playing dirty though. He knows I'm a sucker for pumpkin scones so he sent me this picture via e-mail yesterday.
So in order to get the motivation to do it Matt B. (haines pt regular) and myself made a bet. The first to lose the most weight by May 1st, wins a Jug of Hammer Gel, $19.95 value. The bet starts today April 1.
Here are the quick facts. I'm at 199lbs. Matt is at about 182lbs. I want to be at least 190lbs and Matt is shooting for 175lbs. First to lose 7 pounds or nearest to it by May 1, is the winner.
I may have the advantage though. I have the weight to loose, Matt on the other hand, is a slim fit 182lbs. That douche is already playing dirty though. He knows I'm a sucker for pumpkin scones so he sent me this picture via e-mail yesterday.
Jokes on him though. Pumpkin scones are out of season.
I've never been one to ponder on my weight. I'm always around 200lbs and I feel comfortable there. The last time I weighed 185 lbs I was doing Tris and training for IRONMANS.
I blame my heavy frame on all the weight lifting I did during my college baseball days. I was around 230lbs of solid Burrito eating Mexican. I had to beat away the honeys with a fungo bat. By the way, fungo bats are not very effective on the big girls.
So Matt, its on. BTW Matt, I like the banana flavored Hammer Gel.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
First full weekend of racing coming right up!!
Walkersville and Tysons will be my first road race and circuit race of the year. As of lately I've been racing on the dirt so this will be a welcomed change.
Saturday's Walkersville will be a true test to all the training I put into the off season. Since there is no CAT 3 only race and they've done away with the 30+ field which is now 35+, I'll be doing the PRO 1,2,3 race. I don't mind the whole change. I should be racing PRO 1,2,3 anyhow. What's the saying, "To get faster, train and race with faster peeps." YEAH I GUESS. Distance will be 70 miles. Last year I did the 30+ which was 50 miles. Its not the extra 20 miles I'm worried about, its the extra 20 miles at balls out speed that makes the race day butterflies want bust straight our of my ahole and into a Walkersville Porta John.
Next on to Sunday will be the Tyson's circuit race. I signed up for the CAT 3 only race. Normally I would double up and do the PRO 1,2,3 race, but this year with the whole economic shit storm I'm cutting back.
Well, I'm off soon to do Uncle Pete's hill ride in Arlington. Bye for Now.
Saturday's Walkersville will be a true test to all the training I put into the off season. Since there is no CAT 3 only race and they've done away with the 30+ field which is now 35+, I'll be doing the PRO 1,2,3 race. I don't mind the whole change. I should be racing PRO 1,2,3 anyhow. What's the saying, "To get faster, train and race with faster peeps." YEAH I GUESS. Distance will be 70 miles. Last year I did the 30+ which was 50 miles. Its not the extra 20 miles I'm worried about, its the extra 20 miles at balls out speed that makes the race day butterflies want bust straight our of my ahole and into a Walkersville Porta John.
Next on to Sunday will be the Tyson's circuit race. I signed up for the CAT 3 only race. Normally I would double up and do the PRO 1,2,3 race, but this year with the whole economic shit storm I'm cutting back.
Well, I'm off soon to do Uncle Pete's hill ride in Arlington. Bye for Now.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Last weekend's Rockburn Reloaded Race Images
Pictures courtesy of http://www.singlespeeder.smugmug.com/
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Rockburn Reloaded MTB Race Report
So this past Sunday was the Rockburn Reloaded mountain bike race. I competed in the CAT 2 sport. It consisted of three 5 mile laps for a total of 15 miles.
Let me back pedal a bit to Saturday. Since I'm really trying to get ready for the Walkersville, (CAT 1,2,3) 70 mile road race April 4th, I put in about 3 hours on the mountain bike Saturday. The course description for the mountain bike race said beginner friendly so I figured it would be a pretty easy course and the long ride Saturday wouldn't have any affect on my legs.
Let's fast forward back to Sunday' race. I did a warm up lap on the course before the start of my race and noticed that this course was not as easy as it seemed. Someone said that the course had about 1,000 feet of climbing per lap. I was thinking maybe I should have taken it easier on Saturday. The first half of the course had some very rooty sections that really didn't allow you to recover. The second half of the course seem to have all the climbing, at least in my opinion.
At the start line up I got there a bit late from my warm up lap so I had bad staging position. As the gun went off I didn't panic due to the fact that there was significant climbing. I have a pretty good base from my road training so I knew I could make up time on the climbs. Overall the race went well. I ended up 16th out 45 starters. Not bad for my 2nd mountain bike race ever.
I have added a video...It is of the start of our race. It is about 45 seconds long. You can see me at about 22 seconds into it. Video is courtesy of http://www.cyclingdirt.org. I'm still looking for pictures of the race. I saw many photograhpers there. Will keep looking around and post them when I can can get them. Enjoy.
Let me back pedal a bit to Saturday. Since I'm really trying to get ready for the Walkersville, (CAT 1,2,3) 70 mile road race April 4th, I put in about 3 hours on the mountain bike Saturday. The course description for the mountain bike race said beginner friendly so I figured it would be a pretty easy course and the long ride Saturday wouldn't have any affect on my legs.
Let's fast forward back to Sunday' race. I did a warm up lap on the course before the start of my race and noticed that this course was not as easy as it seemed. Someone said that the course had about 1,000 feet of climbing per lap. I was thinking maybe I should have taken it easier on Saturday. The first half of the course had some very rooty sections that really didn't allow you to recover. The second half of the course seem to have all the climbing, at least in my opinion.
At the start line up I got there a bit late from my warm up lap so I had bad staging position. As the gun went off I didn't panic due to the fact that there was significant climbing. I have a pretty good base from my road training so I knew I could make up time on the climbs. Overall the race went well. I ended up 16th out 45 starters. Not bad for my 2nd mountain bike race ever.
I have added a video...It is of the start of our race. It is about 45 seconds long. You can see me at about 22 seconds into it. Video is courtesy of http://www.cyclingdirt.org. I'm still looking for pictures of the race. I saw many photograhpers there. Will keep looking around and post them when I can can get them. Enjoy.
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