Race Photos.
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Race Photos.
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I don't have any good XC race pics, so here's one from a 'cross race last fall. It gives the illusion that I can go fast.
PS - I was ON that day. Won my cat (4, big deal) and was 3rd overall on the day. This year I got the upgrade to cat3, so 'cross podiums will be hard to come by.
PS - I was ON that day. Won my cat (4, big deal) and was 3rd overall on the day. This year I got the upgrade to cat3, so 'cross podiums will be hard to come by.
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My photos are not cooperating but heres the ones that are.
Iola bump and Jump, Iola Wisconsin.
There always is a great atmosphere at the start and finish
Iola bump and Jump, Iola Wisconsin.
There always is a great atmosphere at the start and finish
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Okay, a little background first. I didn't get to pre-ride the course so I didn't expect the water crossing where it was. A sharp right hand turn led to the blind enterance to the river. To the right, it was supposed to be shallow, obviously, I tracked out left and "b!tch" I think was being said...
Okay, apparently I can't embed the image, so here's a link with a thanks to Matt McCluskey
PIC
Okay, apparently I can't embed the image, so here's a link with a thanks to Matt McCluskey
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#12
Throw the stick!!!!
One less thing for mom to wash.
What the pictures don't show is that it was freezing that day as well as extrememly sloppy!
* I like his forth picture, could be because I am in it though.
What the pictures don't show is that it was freezing that day as well as extrememly sloppy!
* I like his forth picture, could be because I am in it though.
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All bundled up & coddled with gloves, heh?
Where were you yesterday? The weather was just PERFECT at TDL!! Low to mid 70's, threatening to rain, but not doing so. Really quick finish time - 1.35 something for the Pro/Ex (2 laps)
Where were you yesterday? The weather was just PERFECT at TDL!! Low to mid 70's, threatening to rain, but not doing so. Really quick finish time - 1.35 something for the Pro/Ex (2 laps)
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Racing doesn't have to consume you. I race, not necessarily that competitively, but it's also not my focus. I'm learning the the different courses and having fun this year. Next I should be more competitive. I know my training takes a back stage to other things in my life, but it is a constant shuffle for me what is a priority. Generally speaking: 1) family 2) work 3) racing (mountain and auto-events).
I was lucky enough to land on a team this year (I hope they have me back next year) and raced my first 12 hour race on Saturday. What a blast. Completely last minute though. I was called on Friday at dinner for the race on Sat. Anyway, here's a pic of that race. Not knowing the trail, I was the only one in my group that got faster for the first 3 laps. My fourth was at night (4 minutes before the cut-off of 10 pm). I will say, two Cat Eye Double Shots are the cat's meow!
This was my third lap. I was beat and beaten. The lap before I had a crash as I crested a hill and saw a guy in the middle of trail, just before a bridge. Since I was looking at him, I didn't see a rock. Over the bars I went. I'm just glad it was near the top of the hill before I got any speed going...
[edit: didn't realize the pics didn't show. Trying again.]
I was lucky enough to land on a team this year (I hope they have me back next year) and raced my first 12 hour race on Saturday. What a blast. Completely last minute though. I was called on Friday at dinner for the race on Sat. Anyway, here's a pic of that race. Not knowing the trail, I was the only one in my group that got faster for the first 3 laps. My fourth was at night (4 minutes before the cut-off of 10 pm). I will say, two Cat Eye Double Shots are the cat's meow!
This was my third lap. I was beat and beaten. The lap before I had a crash as I crested a hill and saw a guy in the middle of trail, just before a bridge. Since I was looking at him, I didn't see a rock. Over the bars I went. I'm just glad it was near the top of the hill before I got any speed going...
[edit: didn't realize the pics didn't show. Trying again.]
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From this past weekend on the new bike. Full race report when I get some of my "real work" plate cleared:
Special credit goes to Cory Bibby and Martin Milsted for the use of the photos.
Special credit goes to Cory Bibby and Martin Milsted for the use of the photos.
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I was at that race also and it was horrible. I had to completly tear the bike down, clean it and put it back together. I'll skip a race like that next time. I did win my class though so that's a plus.
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Originally Posted by Bike Lover
Racing doesn't have to consume you. I race, not necessarily that competitively, but it's also not my focus. I'm learning the the different courses and having fun this year. Next I should be more competitive. I know my training takes a back stage to other things in my life, but it is a constant shuffle for me what is a priority. Generally speaking: 1) family 2) work 3) racing (mountain and auto-events).
If I decide to do a race here and there I will. Until then I'll leave it to everyone else. All I know is that training to win consumes way to much of my time.
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Uhmmm.....were we at the same race? The one that they closed part of the course because of all of the rain?
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Originally Posted by salsa
free pizza why do you need to wear gloves? I just don't see the point.
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I have to defend Salsa real quick. Granted he is still just a young 'un the kid has grown up on and around bikes. He probably has more experience with them than 95% of the people around here. He has done over 100 races so he is definitely experienced.
I still don't understand why he doesn't wear gloves but that's another story.....
I still don't understand why he doesn't wear gloves but that's another story.....
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I used to not wear gloves, finally after countless bloody knuckles from bashing them into trees, I started using them. I figure I've saved about a pint of blood in the past 3 years by making the switch.