The pre-registration is up for the FSC Winter Trophy cyclocross series. Don't miss the first race on Sunday Dec. 20th
http://www.bikereg.com/events/?et=2&rg=4
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Thursday, December 10, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Leroy Twp Cyclocross Race
Really looking forward to the Leroy Twp Cyclocross Race this Sunday! It's the 3rd race in the Bike Authority / Team Lake Effect series. I raced this venue last year and I'm certain that Kevin and Chagrin River Cycling will put on an awesome race. The weather looks good too!
I'm mulling over the write-ups for Michigan Double Cross, Bloomer Park, Interbike (including some quality time on the Ellsworth Roots CX bike), and the Planet Bike USGP Cyclocross race in Madison, WI. Still recovering from that action packed vacation!
I'm mulling over the write-ups for Michigan Double Cross, Bloomer Park, Interbike (including some quality time on the Ellsworth Roots CX bike), and the Planet Bike USGP Cyclocross race in Madison, WI. Still recovering from that action packed vacation!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Results are up from Wendy Park CX
The results have been posted for the Wendy Park CX race which kicked off the Bike Authority CX series. Overall I am satisfied with my results. Although going out to Coventry the night before to watch the Buckeyes blow it against USC wasn't the best pre-race preparation.
Racing the A race after doing the B's was absolutely gruelling (yet still fun in a sick sort of way). My average lap time went from being 7:10 in the B's to just under 7:40 in the A's. Not bad for almost 100 minutes of racing, but at the same time very sobering knowing that I would have been close to getting lapped by Matt Weeks even if I had decided to only race A's. Even though I save just a little for the A race. I've got to wonder how the heck Nate Loman and Dave Chernosky came up with the idea to race both the Portage Lake sprint tri that morning and then still come out for the BA race! Actually that sounds like an awesome idea to me... :-)
SnakeBite Racing had a great showing with 8 guys grunting it out in the B's. Dean had a great showing at his first CX race ever in the middle of the pack for the C's. We also had two women (Sadie and Linda) with strong results in the B Women. But the highlight of the day was certainly Pat & Linda's girls Nicole and Samantha taking both 1st and 2nd in the C - Juniors race.
A huge thanks to the members of Team Lake Effect for setting up a killer course again at a great venue and to Bike Authority for sponsoring the series!
Racing the A race after doing the B's was absolutely gruelling (yet still fun in a sick sort of way). My average lap time went from being 7:10 in the B's to just under 7:40 in the A's. Not bad for almost 100 minutes of racing, but at the same time very sobering knowing that I would have been close to getting lapped by Matt Weeks even if I had decided to only race A's. Even though I save just a little for the A race. I've got to wonder how the heck Nate Loman and Dave Chernosky came up with the idea to race both the Portage Lake sprint tri that morning and then still come out for the BA race! Actually that sounds like an awesome idea to me... :-)
SnakeBite Racing had a great showing with 8 guys grunting it out in the B's. Dean had a great showing at his first CX race ever in the middle of the pack for the C's. We also had two women (Sadie and Linda) with strong results in the B Women. But the highlight of the day was certainly Pat & Linda's girls Nicole and Samantha taking both 1st and 2nd in the C - Juniors race.
A huge thanks to the members of Team Lake Effect for setting up a killer course again at a great venue and to Bike Authority for sponsoring the series!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
We need your help!
My best friend really needs your help!
Pelotonia is a grass roots bike tour with one goal: to end cancer. It is a cycling experience that will take place August 28th-30th. The ride will span two days and will cover as many as 180 miles. I am writing to ask you to help me reach the fundraising goal. Large or small, every donation makes a difference. Thanks to NetJets' transformational gift, 100% of every donation will fund essential research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.
We all know someone who has been affected by cancer. By supporting Pelotonia, you will help improve lives through innovations in research with the ultimate goal of winning the war against cancer. I would love for you to support Peletonia in this inaugural year. This truly is a unique opportunity to be a part of something special.
When you follow the link below, you will find her rider profile and a simple and secure way to make any size donation you wish.
Think of this as a donation not to her, or me, or Pelotonia, but directly to The James. Please consider supporting the effort and this great cause. Here is the link to her rider profile: http://www.pelotonia.org/ride/riders_profile.jsp?MemberID=4101&RiderName=Sadie%20Deckard
Thanks again!
P.S. I will personally match the largest single donation (up to $1000). Give as much as you can! You know I'd rather give to this cause than to be half way toward a Zipp wheelset.
Pelotonia is a grass roots bike tour with one goal: to end cancer. It is a cycling experience that will take place August 28th-30th. The ride will span two days and will cover as many as 180 miles. I am writing to ask you to help me reach the fundraising goal. Large or small, every donation makes a difference. Thanks to NetJets' transformational gift, 100% of every donation will fund essential research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.
We all know someone who has been affected by cancer. By supporting Pelotonia, you will help improve lives through innovations in research with the ultimate goal of winning the war against cancer. I would love for you to support Peletonia in this inaugural year. This truly is a unique opportunity to be a part of something special.
When you follow the link below, you will find her rider profile and a simple and secure way to make any size donation you wish.
Think of this as a donation not to her, or me, or Pelotonia, but directly to The James. Please consider supporting the effort and this great cause. Here is the link to her rider profile: http://www.pelotonia.org/ride/
Thanks again!
P.S. I will personally match the largest single donation (up to $1000). Give as much as you can! You know I'd rather give to this cause than to be half way toward a Zipp wheelset.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Peninsula Python!
Ok, so this isn't exactly wildlife, but it is pretty cool and unusual:
http://www.akron.com/akron-ohio-community-news.asp?aID=2912
http://www.akron.com/akron-ohio-community-news.asp?aID=2912
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Animals
After a long hiatus from cyclonecross, I've decided to step back up and shout out to the world again. Things are going good here: work is fun but very busy, and I've been slowly getting back into shape after slacking on having any kind of a training program.
After buying my first real MTB, I picked up a season pass to Ray's MTB. While MTB is a fun distraction, my heart still belongs to my road bike and the CX bike will be my mistress of pain during the fall. However, one thing that the MTB does offer that road and CX don't is the interaction with animals.
Whether it is the canada geese along the towpath or this guy who explains why it's always important to ride with a light:
the MTB allows you to get up close and personal with mo' nature. You'll even come across some critters who have fallen on hard times and just need a helping hand:
This little sweetie was lost for at least two weeks out at the Cleveland Metroparks Ohio and Erie Canal MTB trail. Sadie had seen her with her two kittens on several occasions, but she was very skittish and wouldn't come near her. A couple of weeks ago I finally got off my tail and went out to the trail where we came across the mother cat again, but this time there was no sign of her kittens. Sadie said they were really friendly and we're hoping someone picked them up and will give them a good home. After seeing the mother at the side of the trail meowing and crying, Sadie and I stopped an popped her inside a camel-back to get her some help. I took her to the Parma Animal Shelter the next morning where I knew she would be cared for properly.
Fast forward to yesterday when I was picking up my cat, Fred, from the Bartels Busack Pet Clinic after work. The mother cat we'd picked up from the trail was in their lobby and available for adoption. Unfortunately, I'm currently caring for my buddy's cat in addition to my own and can't really handle a 3rd at this point. But, I'll check up on her in a week or two and if know one snaps her up to give her a loving home, I may need to reconsider...
So how about you? What's your craziest animal story while riding? Ever been nearly hen pecked by a wild turkey trying to protect her poults? Bears, wolves, mountain lions for you folks outside of Ohio?
After buying my first real MTB, I picked up a season pass to Ray's MTB. While MTB is a fun distraction, my heart still belongs to my road bike and the CX bike will be my mistress of pain during the fall. However, one thing that the MTB does offer that road and CX don't is the interaction with animals.
Whether it is the canada geese along the towpath or this guy who explains why it's always important to ride with a light:
the MTB allows you to get up close and personal with mo' nature. You'll even come across some critters who have fallen on hard times and just need a helping hand:
This little sweetie was lost for at least two weeks out at the Cleveland Metroparks Ohio and Erie Canal MTB trail. Sadie had seen her with her two kittens on several occasions, but she was very skittish and wouldn't come near her. A couple of weeks ago I finally got off my tail and went out to the trail where we came across the mother cat again, but this time there was no sign of her kittens. Sadie said they were really friendly and we're hoping someone picked them up and will give them a good home. After seeing the mother at the side of the trail meowing and crying, Sadie and I stopped an popped her inside a camel-back to get her some help. I took her to the Parma Animal Shelter the next morning where I knew she would be cared for properly.
Fast forward to yesterday when I was picking up my cat, Fred, from the Bartels Busack Pet Clinic after work. The mother cat we'd picked up from the trail was in their lobby and available for adoption. Unfortunately, I'm currently caring for my buddy's cat in addition to my own and can't really handle a 3rd at this point. But, I'll check up on her in a week or two and if know one snaps her up to give her a loving home, I may need to reconsider...
So how about you? What's your craziest animal story while riding? Ever been nearly hen pecked by a wild turkey trying to protect her poults? Bears, wolves, mountain lions for you folks outside of Ohio?
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