My buddy D has caught the cross bug. He came out to one of my workout things, and is generally enthusiastic about cross and it taking hold here in Austin.
We had been checking our emails and atxbs.com to check if a race would be called Friday/Saturday. No dice.
We talked, why not just call one our own?
I said, I worthless for organizing, but Ill be down 100% for a race.
Ill say, D is good at organizing.
He talked to BD and was able to borrow some barriers. Thanks BD.
This thing was called like 2 hours before meet time, but he got the word out good, and planned a damn good race and course for us freaks.
Anyhow, the vibe, race, and aftermath was great. More on that soon.
And if for some ridiculous reason you are reading this and haven't ever moseyed around in D's hood, do it now. www.thyneighborsbike.com
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Dirt Derby
Daaaaaaaaaaaamn
That is some fun and competitive racing.
The course is a bit out there. I rode about 9/10 miles from my place. I actually got a flat about a mile from the course and had to do a quick fix.
The course is tough stuff. It is a moto cross park after all. Some serious sand. Deep ruts. Tall ramps. Good stuff.
So how'd I do??
In the intermediate race I placed 6th of 14.
Top half on a course I have no experience in. Good deal.
I also know what kind of training I need to do to simulate race tempo.
In the Open (fast) race I placed 7th of 11.
It doesn't really look like it, but I did WAY better in the second race. It is a tougher one.
Really, every lap got better and better. I started learning the lines. I began to learn and trust my tires.
Hahaha.
I was given a nick name by the announcer...
Big Air (last name here)
Haha. Why?
Well. There is an enormous table top that you climb to get to the finish line.
I used the climb to advance a position, and ended up kinda popping a little air on the flat where the "officials" sit. The announcer commented on it.
Then, a few seconds later, I was cookin' it to create a gap between me and the dude I just passed.
I come up to some small table tops, and got a some authentic air (for a cross bike).
That sealed the deal.
Funny stuff.
Fun stuff.
That is some fun and competitive racing.
The course is a bit out there. I rode about 9/10 miles from my place. I actually got a flat about a mile from the course and had to do a quick fix.
The course is tough stuff. It is a moto cross park after all. Some serious sand. Deep ruts. Tall ramps. Good stuff.
So how'd I do??
In the intermediate race I placed 6th of 14.
Top half on a course I have no experience in. Good deal.
I also know what kind of training I need to do to simulate race tempo.
In the Open (fast) race I placed 7th of 11.
It doesn't really look like it, but I did WAY better in the second race. It is a tougher one.
Really, every lap got better and better. I started learning the lines. I began to learn and trust my tires.
Hahaha.
I was given a nick name by the announcer...
Big Air (last name here)
Haha. Why?
Well. There is an enormous table top that you climb to get to the finish line.
I used the climb to advance a position, and ended up kinda popping a little air on the flat where the "officials" sit. The announcer commented on it.
Then, a few seconds later, I was cookin' it to create a gap between me and the dude I just passed.
I come up to some small table tops, and got a some authentic air (for a cross bike).
That sealed the deal.
Funny stuff.
Fun stuff.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Its a GO, GO
Time to see what I got.
This will be my first "proper" cx race.
I feel strong. I have been putting a lot of miles on.
30 min of hell. exciting.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Yes I have been riding bikes.
Did a mountain ride this week and a grip of road rides.
Looking forward to the Annual ride tonight/tomorrow morning.
First things first.
Drink beer at Independence.
Indulge in a fat nap.
Another Dilla production
Looking forward to the Annual ride tonight/tomorrow morning.
First things first.
Drink beer at Independence.
Indulge in a fat nap.
Another Dilla production
Friday, September 4, 2009
Music
J Dilla was a producer. Some might call him a composer.
He provided a lot of magic to the Tribe.
This is a good sample:
He provided a lot of magic to the Tribe.
This is a good sample:
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