Monday, July 26, 2010

Falcon race report

I just want to start off saying the people that put on this race are A one in my books.The race was so much fun.I just about didn't come because of my busy schedule but when Hal mentioned team of  2 i figured it would be a great way to go and ride without having to drive home looking like a zombie.The course was fun,rocky,fast and had some muddy sections that sucked the life from your legs.Me and Hal decided that we would try to get in the most laps.So we started off doing one lap a piece,trying to maintain 30min lap times and keep doing this until 8:00pm.Once 8 came around we were looking good,we were in the lead so we started doing 2 laps a piece.This is when the troubles started for Hal.He started having tire troubles and went down hard on his wrist and at around 1 in the morning he could not hold on to the handle bars anymore so he was out for the night.I then went out for another lap and when i got back it was around 1:30.I looked at the teams and saw we had a big lead on the other teams of 2 and there was no way i was going to stay ahead of the team of 4 by myself so i went back to the camper to lay down.We woke to sunshine and hot temps i cooked us breakfast had a coffee and then at 10:00 went out and did 3 more laps.Hal rode strong and i had a blast doing the team of 2 thing.In the end we did 28 laps in 16 hrs and won the team of 2 division.I just have to say again how great the race was.They had a camp fire going and even brought a generator out to light up part of the course.I feel sorry for the people that stayed home trying to figure out where to ride.Sorry i didn't take any pic'.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Bike show coming to Leadville!

June 7th, 2010 Filed Under press releases



Planning on 100 miles of high altitude double track this summer, or just want to head out to Leadville, Colorado, to enjoy the epic show as a spectator? Either way, now there will be some cycling eye candy to serve as a further incentive for you to make the trip this August.



Festival Moves to Leadville during Trail 100 Weekend



The 2010 Rocky Mountain Bicycle Festival shifts gears with a move to Leadville, CO, on Friday and Saturday, August 13th and 14th, running at the same time and independent of the Leadville Trail 100 MTB race. The event features a Custom Framebuilder’s Gallery; an outdoor demo with members of the local Cloud City Wheelers available to guide test riders on the road or dirt; the latest gear from industry upstarts and stalwarts; bicycle non-profits; and outstanding local food with plenty of Colorado craft-brewed beer.

The move to Leadville was assisted by the City of Leadville and Lake County to provide additional attractions for the 25,000 people who come to Leadville for the race each year and to relieve some of the pressure on the town from those massive crowds. “We’re thrilled to have the Rocky Mountain Bike Festival in Leadville during the Trail 100 weekend. There is a huge audience for something like this. We hope to see it back here year after year,” said Leadville Mayor Bud Elliot.



“With the incredible new demo capabilities that we have with the Lake County Pump Track, the Mineral Belt Trail (and dozens of other off-road trails), and the miles of breath-taking roads around Leadville, we are concentrating on reaching out to companies with Demo Fleets right now,” said event director Carol Johnson of Miles Ahead Events, Inc. “At the same time, we have always had a strong relationship with custom framebuilders around the country, and each year we’re excited to see this feature of the festival grow.”



The Festival will be open 9.00am – 5:00pm on Friday, and Saturday right after the racers have headed out on course until 6:00pm. The RMBFestival is located on the race course, 300m from the start/finish – at 6th and Leiter.



For more information on the Rocky Mountain Bicycle Festival or to register to exhibit please visit

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Back 40 reveiw

What a great race again!!Everything ran so smooth and started on time.Course was perfect and so much fun except for the 4th lap when your body starts to seize up.My race went pretty good.I didn't get the hole shot but in a race like this it doesn't matter.Rode the most with JP and the rest of the time alone.It was hot but there was a nice wind to cool you off when you hit the first road section.Rode my Marin hard tail and everything worked great but i was prepared for anything.I wore a camelbak with tools,chain link and tire inflatetor.Now we all have to start the long wait for next year's race ( i think i am going to cry )