tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21187762873378476002024-03-12T18:50:59.759-07:00BRAbloomingtonBRAbloomingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17454572455388314631noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118776287337847600.post-75248392144337026442012-02-21T21:07:00.004-08:002012-02-21T21:25:43.587-08:00Holy cats!! It's been nearly two years since the last post on here. A lot has happened since then. I'm now category 3 in each racing discipline for the Joe's Cycles/Cardinal Bicycle Co. squad. We've gained quite a few members since our first season, have had a handful of wins under our belt, and have seen some stellar riding all around. It will be a very exciting time this road season. I can hardly wait to start racing again !BRAbloomingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17454572455388314631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118776287337847600.post-53756208004323289812010-06-19T16:43:00.001-07:002010-06-19T16:57:27.153-07:00Friday Night at Major Taylor Velodrome<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/TB1YkaeiPjI/AAAAAAAAAOA/M0uu_cuW_oo/s1600/MTVelitenight+060.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/TB1YkaeiPjI/AAAAAAAAAOA/M0uu_cuW_oo/s320/MTVelitenight+060.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484637303813062194" border="0" /></a><br />storm a-brewin' !<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/TB1Yjgu_p4I/AAAAAAAAAN4/Mf31CzOYmBY/s1600/MTVelitenight+065.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/TB1Yjgu_p4I/AAAAAAAAAN4/Mf31CzOYmBY/s320/MTVelitenight+065.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484637288312842114" border="0" /></a>gotta get that top up !<br /><br /><br />what a fun time ! it was hot and sunny for most of the day until a storm came out of nowhere and cut the race night short. still got a few snappy shots in before the unpleasant weather. more can be viewed on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brabloomington/sets/72157624187577797/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">FLICKR</span></a>BRAbloomingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17454572455388314631noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118776287337847600.post-68054547788448712072010-04-06T17:37:00.000-07:002010-04-06T17:44:32.435-07:00Heating up !!Hillsboro-Roubaix is fast approaching, and it appears that - among the other race jitters - a side wager has been unleashed between rivaling Chicago teams Pegasus and Cuttin' Crew <a href="http://www.chicagocuttincrew.com/2010/04/06/hillsboro-roubaix-showdown-april-10-2010/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">HERE</span></a><br />Cat 5's start at 10:50am Cat 4's start at 11:40am, giving me time to haul it, win it ( hopefully), and watch the insanity unfold. Go Andrew !!!!!!!!BRAbloomingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17454572455388314631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118776287337847600.post-20885413527978023192010-03-15T21:51:00.000-07:002010-03-15T22:07:19.470-07:00Some new thingsSeems I keep neglecting blog posting. I've been busy with training for the upcoming road and track season for the Joe's Cycles and Cardinal Bike Co. cycling team, which I am proud ( super proud !) to be apart of ! Thus far, I've logged 260 miles on the team bike ( since Friday, March 5th ) and have only good things to report. The bike handles great - it's fast, it's light, i fly up and down hills, control is smooth and feels super torqued when i sprint and lock in a fast pace, the steering is very responsive ( as many of the roads have been mangled by the winter months I've tested its handling quite extensively ). Joe really outdid himself with this design -- future iterations of the Envy will find difficulty topping the first.<br />Super excited about this season and for the team. Alan's first race went well ( he didn't crash and finished, gaining cat points ). My first race will actually be along side Alan ( I'm glad I'll have a teammate to tactic with ) at the Burnham Super Spring Criterium -- it will be a weekend of racing, as I race the SCW Autobahn Criterium the following day. Getting very excited to get the racing season underway and have been seeing my riding strengthen and improve over the past months. Looking forward to slipping into race mode in a week and a half !BRAbloomingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17454572455388314631noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118776287337847600.post-90467262417577616152010-03-01T09:04:00.000-08:002010-03-01T09:24:54.575-08:00Congrats !<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/S4v4Ra8ku3I/AAAAAAAAANw/u2yBiBSZGxs/s1600-h/611.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 185px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/S4v4Ra8ku3I/AAAAAAAAANw/u2yBiBSZGxs/s320/611.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443717552782228338" border="0" /></a><br /><br />To <a href="http://sixelevenbicycleco.com/">Aaron Dykstra</a> in winning the <a href="http://www.handmadebicycleshow.com/category/nahbs-2010/2010-news/">Rookie of the Year Award</a> at the 2010 NAHBS !!!! Seems like another swell time, too bad I missed it this year.<br /><br />........BUT !<br /><br />Next year's NAHBS is going to <a href="http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=16881882afa22bc9d1c997b92&id=8630236f65&e=3ca7d6fe73">Austin, TX</a> ! And I will be attending for sure !BRAbloomingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17454572455388314631noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118776287337847600.post-16949480651752122292010-02-02T16:17:00.001-08:002010-02-02T16:23:26.376-08:00HI-YOOOOO !!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/S2jB9p0S1XI/AAAAAAAAANg/CUwQX88QG8g/s1600-h/cx.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/S2jB9p0S1XI/AAAAAAAAANg/CUwQX88QG8g/s320/cx.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433806215363876210" border="0" /></a><br />Way to go <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=4646"><span style="font-weight: bold;">HOMETOWN</span></a> !!! Louisville, KY is announced as the host of the 2013 world cyclocross championships as well as 2012 and 2013 masters cyclocross world championships !BRAbloomingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17454572455388314631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118776287337847600.post-31079474504753408412010-02-01T10:27:00.000-08:002010-02-01T10:37:55.187-08:00SUCCESS !!registered for my first two official races of the 2010 road season !<br />one is the burnham racing super spring criterium ( march 27th )<br />second is the hillsboro-roubaix ( april 10th ) -- this race filled up in a record 4 minutes !! luckily, i registered right at the opening time as this is a highly anticipated race.<br />i have been training for some time now and plan to make a good showing for the joe's cycles/cardinal bike co. team at these events. i will keep you posted !!!BRAbloomingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17454572455388314631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118776287337847600.post-36133822109976541872010-01-17T10:59:00.000-08:002010-01-17T11:03:29.344-08:00A brief peek into spring this week ( weather wise )Training, training, training ... and working. It will all pay off for the first race of the season !! It looks like at least three days this week will allow some road rides -- something to be thankful for, indeed ! I know it won't last long, so I'd better make the most of it. See you on the road !BRAbloomingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17454572455388314631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118776287337847600.post-32325413962004585122010-01-15T11:34:00.000-08:002010-01-15T11:36:53.122-08:00saw this on TRACKOI have been really lacking in the update department due to training and other busy-ness. But, there are a lot of things coming up that will keep me posting away !! More on those later. For now, enjoy the animated short ...<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/BZ2An5BGgNs&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/BZ2An5BGgNs&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>BRAbloomingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17454572455388314631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118776287337847600.post-31264529927505567302009-12-23T13:20:00.000-08:002009-12-23T13:22:30.688-08:00T K B for certainhappy holidays !<br /><br /><a href="http://www.aurumania.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">BIKE PORN</span></a> --- if such a thing exists... this is it !BRAbloomingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17454572455388314631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118776287337847600.post-91133156049124133192009-12-02T16:37:00.000-08:002009-12-02T16:47:10.559-08:002010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SxcKNphdPDI/AAAAAAAAANY/j4KZ-CxWrZ4/s1600-h/ATL.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 310px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SxcKNphdPDI/AAAAAAAAANY/j4KZ-CxWrZ4/s320/ATL.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410804706909699122" border="0" /></a><br />NACCC's will be in Atlanta, GA !!! October 7 - 11th. This year I will be attending... no nasty injury the night before departure ( I will sequester myself 48 hours before leaving if need be ). Currently, a general info page is up <a href="http://dirtysouthmessengers.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">HERE</span></a> I will post more when i find out, so keep checking back !BRAbloomingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17454572455388314631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118776287337847600.post-33614112464386552582009-11-20T14:33:00.000-08:002009-11-20T15:00:14.410-08:00SeanBy now many of you probably know that Sean Callahan passed away earlier this week. It is an upsetting time, and I would like to express the loss I feel -- you may contribute your feelings too if you wish. I first met Sean through my friends Kyle and Mike a few years ago at the 10th and Dunn house here in Bloomington. As I'm sure is the case with everyone else who knew Sean, the first thing I noticed was how kind he was. I have met few people in my life that are that nice to total strangers, and it was that kindness and outgoingness that impressed me most about him. I regret not keeping my friendship to Sean as close as i could have or should have when he left Bloomington to move to Chicago. Sean, I miss you and the sorrow I feel in your passing is more than what I can put into words.BRAbloomingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17454572455388314631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118776287337847600.post-27752096902501024502009-11-18T10:38:00.001-08:002009-11-18T10:39:22.768-08:00BONUS !!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SwQ_O_UpJDI/AAAAAAAAANQ/euoULMb_iis/s1600/STAGE+5+020.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SwQ_O_UpJDI/AAAAAAAAANQ/euoULMb_iis/s320/STAGE+5+020.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405514979500172338" border="0" /></a>I never miss a chance to get a goofy picture of Shawn...dude just can't wear hats !BRAbloomingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17454572455388314631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118776287337847600.post-44429536402796976822009-11-18T09:39:00.000-08:002009-11-18T10:35:19.035-08:00photos/results from wrap up of Le Tour de Franzia<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SwQ9gx-7qpI/AAAAAAAAANI/UkqBiMyNrpc/s1600/STAGE+5+013.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SwQ9gx-7qpI/AAAAAAAAANI/UkqBiMyNrpc/s320/STAGE+5+013.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405513086133840530" border="0" /></a>After the sprint race, we had a mystery event -- Mountain Dew guzzle/trackstand competition !!! The object -- maintain a trackstand while gulping down a can of Mountain Dew... feet can't touch the ground till your Dew is DONE !!! Elgin won, and took home a snappy Tiger trophy for his efforts ! Good job, dood !!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SwQ810ArnyI/AAAAAAAAANA/01k9NQOn7Zs/s1600/STAGE+5+011.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SwQ810ArnyI/AAAAAAAAANA/01k9NQOn7Zs/s320/STAGE+5+011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405512347943673634" border="0" /></a><br />Shawn taking a bite of glass to stay sharp !<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SwQ8YILjIwI/AAAAAAAAAM4/1eoRJYcOVKk/s1600/STAGE+5+016.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SwQ8YILjIwI/AAAAAAAAAM4/1eoRJYcOVKk/s320/STAGE+5+016.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405511837961888514" border="0" /></a><br />Kevin got a cap and shirt from <a href="http://www.surlybikes.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">SURLY</span></a> !! Lookin good !<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SwQ8NFTSqqI/AAAAAAAAAMw/bpErLxqR9BM/s1600/STAGE+5+017.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SwQ8NFTSqqI/AAAAAAAAAMw/bpErLxqR9BM/s320/STAGE+5+017.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405511648210496162" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SwQ7e21k4uI/AAAAAAAAAMo/qdoQRAmgma0/s1600/STAGE+5+018.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SwQ7e21k4uI/AAAAAAAAAMo/qdoQRAmgma0/s320/STAGE+5+018.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405510854053782242" border="0" /></a><br />Brian and Charlie staying warm with their <a href="http://www.surlybikes.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">SURLY</span></a> hip flasks !<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SwQ65StAQVI/AAAAAAAAAMg/3SYbqgpRo0o/s1600/STAGE+5+019.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SwQ65StAQVI/AAAAAAAAAMg/3SYbqgpRo0o/s320/STAGE+5+019.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405510208698990930" border="0" /></a><br />Jake got 3rd place overall time, getting some Cyclones and since he was already decked out in yellow...got the yellow cap from Panther by Hand !! :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SwQ6Okbz5YI/AAAAAAAAAMY/uacAddyuAJ8/s1600/STAGE+5+021.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SwQ6Okbz5YI/AAAAAAAAAMY/uacAddyuAJ8/s320/STAGE+5+021.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405509474724341122" border="0" /></a><br />Shawn got 4th overall time, and got a pair of Pearl Izumi Cyclones and a Silca CO2 inflator<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SwQxr0lh36I/AAAAAAAAAMQ/DVntIndU9F8/s1600/STAGE+5+023.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SwQxr0lh36I/AAAAAAAAAMQ/DVntIndU9F8/s320/STAGE+5+023.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405500081671626658" border="0" /></a><br />I clinched 1st overall time and 1st for climbing points !<br /><br />Thank you to <a href="http://www.seagullbags.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Seagull</span></a> for the awesome custom bag, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://outlier.cc/">Outlier</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>for being great and sending two of their <a href="http://outlier.cc/outlier_garments/outlier_caps/">waxed cotton caps</a>, and Amy at <a href="http://www.pantherbyhand.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Panther by Hand</span></a> for making three custom winners caps !! And a special thanks to Jeanette Caproon for making the AWESOME patches for us !!!<br /></div>BRAbloomingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17454572455388314631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118776287337847600.post-55239385842021340692009-11-11T07:47:00.000-08:002009-11-11T08:45:29.867-08:00last thing and then on we goThe final Tour stage is this Friday in Indy ! STAGE 5 is a sprint stage, and will determine the overall sprint points leader. Friday is also when prizes will be given out, so make sure you attend this race !!!!!!<br /><br />In other news ...<br />I have already begun planning the <span style="font-weight: bold;">SPRING TOUR</span> !<br />It will be a two day tour covering roughly 100 miles. We will have a cookout during the race for spectators as well as group meals for the racers between events. There will also be a women's category for female competitors. It will be amazing ! So, mark your calendars ( the current dates are<span style="font-weight: bold;"> tentatively</span> set for <span style="font-weight: bold;">MAY 29th and 30th</span> -- a Saturday and Sunday, respectively ). The dates are subject to change if a more convenient date for riders presents itself. The sponsor list is already looking good for this, so make sure to check back frequently for more information !BRAbloomingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17454572455388314631noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118776287337847600.post-2656963927572496132009-11-06T15:03:00.000-08:002009-11-06T15:17:14.860-08:00new thingsI just rode around on my new <a href="http://philwood.com/store/page54.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">PHIL WOOD</span></a> bottom bracket installed by Rawny at <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.bloomington.in.us/%7Ebicycle/">Bikesmiths</a>, and let me tell you -- the thing is a dreamboat !!! Phil makes some great products. I'm a happy camper for certain. Speaking of campers ... tomorrow is bike camp at Morgan Monroe. Some friends are packing up their packables/campables and setting out for a 14 mile bike ride to the campsite. It should be a pretty fun time.<br />Following the camp theme -- a week from today ( Friday the 13th) will be the final event for the Tour !!! It will be a match style sprint race in Indy ( like the opening event for the tour on sept 11th) and will determine the sprint winner of the Tour. The award ceremony will also take place after the sprint event as well as a mystery event with a couple mystery prizes ! So, make sure to come out to race and/or spectate and cheer your pals on ! Meet at Pan Am Plaza at 10PM to register ( 2 $ entry ). We will get the sprints started at 10:30PMBRAbloomingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17454572455388314631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118776287337847600.post-60475544764531117072009-11-02T11:56:00.000-08:002009-11-02T12:15:33.825-08:00STAGE 4 results<span style="font-weight: bold;">STAGE 4</span><br />Jake - 15 minutes 58 seconds<br />Shawn - 15 minutes 59 seconds<br />Mark - 16 minutes 9 seconds<br />Charlie - 16 minutes 11 seconds<br />Richard - 16 minutes 21 seconds<br />Kevin - 18 minutes 30 seconds<br />Eric - 18 minutes 32 seconds<br /><br />The course was 6 miles long, and (as you can see) everyone was riding pretty fast ! It had rained all day long, but stopped shortly before the race got underway. The rain and cold made it an interesting race though, and everyone said they had a great time! The first four to finish were granted a time bonus - first place received a 4 minute time subtraction, second place received 3 minutes, third received 2 minutes, fourth received 1 minute.<br /><br />STAGE 4 was the final timed stage for the Tour, locking in the top four as follows :<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">OVERALL LEADERS</span><br /><br />Richard - 1st - 3 hours 49 minutes 5 seconds<br />Mark - 2nd - 3 hours 54 minutes 37 seconds<br />Jake - 3rd - 4 hours 3 minutes 12 seconds<br />Shawn - 4th - 4 hours 5 minutes 5 seconds<br /><br />Thank you to everyone for racing and to all that have supported BRA and the races we've put on in this Tour series !! <span style="font-weight: bold;">The next stage ( STAGE 5)</span> is a sprint race in Indianapolis on Friday, November 13th. The meet will be at Pan Am Plaza at 10 PM and we will get the sprints underway at 10:30 PM. There will be an awards ceremony afterward for the Tour leaders and also a mystery event with mystery prizes to be given out as a fun way to end the Tour ! An earlier post shows the sprints points breakdown for everyone, so make sure to check it out. We will see you the 13th !!!BRAbloomingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17454572455388314631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118776287337847600.post-69607612663439543602009-10-28T08:22:00.000-07:002009-10-28T08:36:57.896-07:00Why I <3 my LBS ...<a href="http://www.bikesmiths.net/">Bikesmiths</a> is now stocking <a href="http://www.reloadbags.com/">R.E.Load</a> bags ! I saw their collection of goodies, which ranged from top tube pads, <a href="http://www.reloadbags.com/store/collections/scrapyard/scrapyard-hip-pack-six.html">hip bags</a> from Bea Lake, backpacks, and medium to large classic messenger bags.<br />Go by (buy) their shop today and get one before they're all gone ! I think they will consistently be going through stock on these bags since they are the <span style="font-weight: bold;">ONLY</span> local carrier !BRAbloomingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17454572455388314631noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118776287337847600.post-85181719304272277602009-10-27T13:45:00.000-07:002009-10-27T13:48:56.358-07:00Amendment to STAGE 4Hello everyone. The meet time and place for STAGE 4 has changed.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Meet at midnight @ Pan Am Plaza for the race this Friday. </span>I guess that technically makes this a Halloween race !BRAbloomingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17454572455388314631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118776287337847600.post-46653300890350820102009-10-26T09:35:00.000-07:002009-10-26T09:43:30.244-07:00EXTRA FUN THINGS<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SuXRMXF3BAI/AAAAAAAAAMI/aL6_t7H_Yb0/s1600-h/STAGE+3+003.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SuXRMXF3BAI/AAAAAAAAAMI/aL6_t7H_Yb0/s320/STAGE+3+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396949738760635394" border="0" /></a><br />Mark was blessing his saddle with magic dust and spells -- how he gets most of his riding power!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SuXQ4ApZkDI/AAAAAAAAAMA/gCfYkOzER08/s1600-h/STAGE+3+011.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SuXQ4ApZkDI/AAAAAAAAAMA/gCfYkOzER08/s320/STAGE+3+011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396949389138300978" border="0" /></a><br />Thomas showing off his new boots with the fur --<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SuXQiVd_hyI/AAAAAAAAAL4/Ko5-obNZjkQ/s1600-h/STAGE+3+013.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SuXQiVd_hyI/AAAAAAAAAL4/Ko5-obNZjkQ/s320/STAGE+3+013.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396949016770479906" border="0" /></a>Hannah disapproves ...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SuXQS4AjFbI/AAAAAAAAALw/evYLCWvNWFE/s1600-h/STAGE+3+012.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SuXQS4AjFbI/AAAAAAAAALw/evYLCWvNWFE/s320/STAGE+3+012.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396948751164315058" border="0" /></a>So does Shawn !BRAbloomingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17454572455388314631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118776287337847600.post-89123538521403205282009-10-26T09:15:00.000-07:002009-10-26T09:34:31.938-07:00STAGE 3 - pictures<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SuXPYPBJx6I/AAAAAAAAALo/I529cjmgTmw/s1600-h/STAGE+3+004.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SuXPYPBJx6I/AAAAAAAAALo/I529cjmgTmw/s320/STAGE+3+004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396947743728584610" border="0" /></a><br />Posin' with his prize - a brand new TURBO !!! Way to go Mark !!! :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SuXO3R2muzI/AAAAAAAAALg/f9BlFkA8EsY/s1600-h/STAGE+3+008.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SuXO3R2muzI/AAAAAAAAALg/f9BlFkA8EsY/s320/STAGE+3+008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396947177553967922" border="0" /></a><br />Tallying up the times and points. Thanks, Hannah !!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SuXObxbnT7I/AAAAAAAAALY/k-pgPhYp5Lc/s1600-h/STAGE+3+005.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SuXObxbnT7I/AAAAAAAAALY/k-pgPhYp5Lc/s320/STAGE+3+005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396946704994357170" border="0" /></a><br />Group photo !<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SuXNfnvDjII/AAAAAAAAALQ/qTIOsdcK3y8/s1600-h/STAGE+3+009.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SuXNfnvDjII/AAAAAAAAALQ/qTIOsdcK3y8/s320/STAGE+3+009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396945671599393922" border="0" /></a><br />Shawn's Kinfolk !!! This frame is awesome !<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SuXMt8jX_XI/AAAAAAAAALI/KBq5HxHkS9A/s1600-h/STAGE+3+010.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SuXMt8jX_XI/AAAAAAAAALI/KBq5HxHkS9A/s320/STAGE+3+010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396944818194087282" border="0" /></a><br />Pimp the G-ride ! With custom wheelie wheels !<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SuXMXYIH_vI/AAAAAAAAALA/2nhFeGc9YqM/s1600-h/STAGE+3+022.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SuXMXYIH_vI/AAAAAAAAALA/2nhFeGc9YqM/s320/STAGE+3+022.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396944430458994418" border="0" /></a><br />No bodies in the trunk though !<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SuXLol3v1oI/AAAAAAAAAK4/STLuMCrC874/s1600-h/STAGE+3+023.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SuXLol3v1oI/AAAAAAAAAK4/STLuMCrC874/s320/STAGE+3+023.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396943626694547074" border="0" /></a>Jake makin' use of his custom undies from the win at 0-> [ ] !BRAbloomingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17454572455388314631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118776287337847600.post-82968630836904791402009-10-26T08:45:00.000-07:002009-10-26T09:15:20.989-07:00STAGE 3 -- resultsMark was the winner of STAGE 3, thus winning the TURBO saddle ! It was a hilly race, and everyone had a good time. Here are the results:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">STAGE 3 Sprint Points:<br /></span>Mark 4 points<br />Jake 3 points<br />Shawn 2 points<br />Richard 1 point<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">OVERALL Sprint points: </span><br />Mark 8 points<br />Richard 8 points<br />Jake 3 points<br />Charlie 3 points<br />Shawn 2 points<br />Doug 2 points<br />Sam 1 point<br /><br />The climb race was decided at STAGE 3 I beat Shawn over the last hill, clinching the points to take the win !<br />The Sprint leader will be decided with the <span style="font-weight: bold;">STAGE 5 Sprint Race</span> on <span style="font-weight: bold;">November 13th</span> in Indy...more on that later though.<br />__________________________________________________________________<br /><br />Here are the overall times for everyone:<br /><br />Kevin - 4 hours 2 minutes 13 seconds<br />Brian - 3 hours 59 minutes 13 seconds<br />Charlie - 3 hours 56 minutes 9 seconds<br />Ben - 3 hours 53 minutes 16 seconds<br />Shawn - 3 hours 52 minutes 6 seconds<br />Jake - 3 hours 51 minutes 14 seconds<br />Mark - 3 hours 40 minutes 28 seconds<br />Richard - 3 hours 32 minutes 44 seconds<br /><br />I'm glad the times have gotten closer together. It will make the next Stage ( the night race in Indy this Friday ) a very interesting one ! I will make a separate post about that later though.<br />Thanks to everyone who raced ! We really appreciate everyone's support of the Tour !!BRAbloomingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17454572455388314631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118776287337847600.post-62441020491846220002009-10-23T20:00:00.000-07:002009-10-23T20:06:16.234-07:00STAGE 3<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=114483320781677568660.000476a51dd58b8655cf1&ll=39.161512,-86.538534&spn=0.011363,0.01929&z=16"><span style="font-weight: bold;">HERE</span></a> is the map for STAGE 3 of the Tour !!!<br />Remember: registration starts at 10 am @ 505 south maple and is 5 dollars. The race will start at 11 am. There are <span style="font-weight: bold;">4</span> hills points sections for the race. It's a hilly route, but it also has some really scenic parts -- keep your head up ! We'll see you Sunday !<br /><br />---<br />winner of this stage gets a Selle Italia TURBO saddle !<br /><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl"></a>BRAbloomingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17454572455388314631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118776287337847600.post-4807841601641511012009-10-18T09:35:00.001-07:002009-10-18T10:02:51.967-07:00STAGE 2 ( Time Trial ) -- The Evidence<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SttJufCkrAI/AAAAAAAAAKw/6cmdOuSirHc/s1600-h/IMG_4668.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SttJufCkrAI/AAAAAAAAAKw/6cmdOuSirHc/s320/IMG_4668.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393986041661402114" border="0" /></a><br />A little bit rainy, a lotta bit fun ! Thank you to <a href="http://www.joescycles.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Joe's Cycles</span></a> for letting us start and stop and stay warm and dry at the shop !! And a big THANK YOU to Cody for taking the photos !!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SttJNaGW8YI/AAAAAAAAAKo/8fWDAmZIpHo/s1600-h/IMG_4672.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SttJNaGW8YI/AAAAAAAAAKo/8fWDAmZIpHo/s320/IMG_4672.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393985473399419266" border="0" /></a><br />Givin' it a think<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SttIbw6IqyI/AAAAAAAAAKg/YTvO3apqcbA/s1600-h/IMG_4676.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SttIbw6IqyI/AAAAAAAAAKg/YTvO3apqcbA/s320/IMG_4676.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393984620528708386" border="0" /></a><br />Jake was the winner of the O->[ ] race. I'm glad he's making use of his wheelset ! : ) Good job on the TT, Jake !<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SttHv8LM12I/AAAAAAAAAKY/LpAFz7uyMis/s1600-h/IMG_4681.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SttHv8LM12I/AAAAAAAAAKY/LpAFz7uyMis/s320/IMG_4681.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393983867638830946" border="0" /></a><br />Fashionable AND functional . . . just like Shawn !<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SttG77oNifI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/cWrHCNmGpMs/s1600-h/IMG_4693.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SttG77oNifI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/cWrHCNmGpMs/s320/IMG_4693.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393982974138878450" border="0" /></a><br />Work CAN be fun !<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SttGMiL8utI/AAAAAAAAAKI/NDGCK49dG_4/s1600-h/IMG_4698.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SttGMiL8utI/AAAAAAAAAKI/NDGCK49dG_4/s320/IMG_4698.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393982159855598290" border="0" /></a><br />My glasses look dayglow. . . keepin me chipper on rainy days.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SttFkthdRlI/AAAAAAAAAKA/72mzJA0DVPI/s1600-h/IMG_4699.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SttFkthdRlI/AAAAAAAAAKA/72mzJA0DVPI/s320/IMG_4699.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393981475703834194" border="0" /></a><br />Ren givin' Mark some extra motivation, which must have worked because . . .<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SttEmFT5TpI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/behaRjJrgeQ/s1600-h/IMG_4746.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SttEmFT5TpI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/behaRjJrgeQ/s320/IMG_4746.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393980399757643410" border="0" /></a><br />Mark won the TT and won some warm things from <a href="http://www.surlybikes.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">SURLY</span></a> !!! A pair of wool socks and a cap to keep his tootsies and headsies toasties !<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SttELnxxjwI/AAAAAAAAAJw/vXLvgh4Wg_0/s1600-h/IMG_4748.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_63RamB5Rd_0/SttELnxxjwI/AAAAAAAAAJw/vXLvgh4Wg_0/s320/IMG_4748.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393979945153302274" border="0" /></a><br />Bromance !BRAbloomingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17454572455388314631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2118776287337847600.post-78799234500842013962009-10-18T09:21:00.000-07:002009-10-18T09:34:30.081-07:00STAGE 2 ( Time Trial ) -- The Results !<span style="font-weight: bold;">TIME TRIAL</span><br /><br />Kevin: 40 minutes 58 seconds<br />Brian: 37 minutes 58 seconds<br />Charlie: 34 minutes 54 seconds<br />Richard: 32 minutes 29 seconds<br />Ben: 32 minutes 1 second<br />Jake: 31 minutes 57 seconds<br />Shawn: 31 minutes 12 seconds<br />Mark: 30 minutes 28 seconds<br />___________________________________________________________________<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">OVERALL TIME</span><br /><br />Kevin: 2 hours 41 minues 58 seconds<br />Brian: 2 hours 38 minutes 58 seconds<br />Charlie: 2 hours 35 minutes 54 seconds<br />Ben: 2 hours 33 minutes 1 second<br />Jake: 2 hours 32 minutes 57 seconds<br />Shawn: 2 hours 32 minutes 12 seconds<br />Mark: 2 hours 31 minutes 28 seconds<br />Richard: 2 hours 12 minutes 29 seconds<br />___________________________________________________________________<br /><br />Thank you to the riders who came out and raced the TT !!!!! It was a fun time despite the cold. I will make a separate post for the pictures.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Don't forget</span> -- STAGE 3 is Sunday, October 25th in Bloomington. Winner of the stage gets a brand spankin' new Turbo saddle, so come out and ride hard !BRAbloomingtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17454572455388314631noreply@blogger.com0