Saturday, October 1, 2011

Cyclocross at 7-mile

Opener was today. Even though I didn't race, I had a pretty good time.
Bill arrives for his first race.
Steph. Rocking the run-up.

Mark and Scott. Well-matched.

Glen portaging beers and brats.

Maddie

Camp Run-up

Brian. That color is "Kawasaki Green"

Jon's first race.

1994 RB-T. (Phil's)

John Stone.
3rd in Cat 4.

Dig Tom's smile. This is nearing the end of his second race.

Jon. Jordy looking on.





Bill wrecked in a magnificent ball of dust and glory on a fast corner. Then sprinted to beat this guy at the finish line.


Hank (his camera took all these pics)

Louie. (Pic by Hank.)
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7 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 2, 2011 at 12:04:00 AM PDT

    Damn! Looks like a good time was had by all. I think Glen has the best form though. Way to rock the cooler! Wade

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  2. mechBgonOctober 2, 2011 at 1:02:00 AM PDT

    Good to see Tom's back in one piece again! He had an injury in the XC races this summer.

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  3. JonOctober 2, 2011 at 8:32:00 PM PDT

    I like the blog! I am new to blogging, and would like to refer to yours on my site. Check it out if you want, http://spokanesportsscene.blogspot.com/. I'm not much of a cyclist, but would love to have input from someone who is.

    Nice work,
    Jon

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  4. RachelOctober 3, 2011 at 10:17:00 AM PDT

    Boy, this post looks like a plug for Elephant bikes!
    ;-)

    Jon, how was the first CX race?

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  5. John SpeareOctober 3, 2011 at 10:21:00 AM PDT

    Rachel: it is. We had a mission to get lots of Elephant shots for Glen's new website. I should do a blog post that clearly idenifies me as an Elephant shill. I can't be considered an objective source of info where Elephant is concerned.

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  6. Jonathan EberlyOctober 3, 2011 at 1:36:00 PM PDT

    The first cyclocross race was awesome. Alot of fun. I ate shit, go scrapped up, and about half way through was questioning my sanity and why I would ever pay to do something like this. however, when I was done I realezed how awesome it was and how much I want to do it again.

    My riding style to date does not lend itself to cyclocross, think long steady rides vs hard intense short ones, so I will have to adjust that. I rode way to slow, didnt push nearly hard enough, and was content to just feel out my first race. I came in dead last and I'd like if that didnt happen again.

    jon

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  7. Dan OOctober 3, 2011 at 2:24:00 PM PDT

    Cool - looks like fun. 'Cross season is in full swing here in Seattle as well.

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