With the invention of and popularity of FACEBOOK - I'll no longer be using / updating this blog site. Thanks for checking in.

Another year of mountain bike racing is in the books. Congratulation to Ben as he finished the season with 3 wins and many great results. He finished up the season in 3rd place overall in the Open Jr catagory.

Lynne & I also finished with good placings and look forward to next year.

John

As we all pause to reflect on our lives after hearing the unfortunate news about one of our own yesterday, I suggest we all take pause and rethink our attitudes towards life, traffic, and our loved ones.

Peace!

WOW - what a racing year it's been. And now with one more Mountain Bike race left on the calendar (Sheboygan) I can't believe it's almost over for another year. Friend Jim F wanted to know when I was going to update the blog again. This is it!

The summer racing went well for Lynne, Ben, and I. We had a blast out west at Nationals in Granby, Colorado. Ben and I then raced the Ore to Shore event in Marquette, Michigan. He took 34th overal and first in his age group. I raced Fat Tire Tire Fest with a goal to go under the 3 hour mark. Goal not made! With conditions being worse this year versus last year I've been told that my finishing time of one minute slower than last year was a pretty good result.

WORS racing has been fun this again. The Open Jr racers have been bringing their 'A' game and racing action has been fast and furious. Lynne and I have done well at many of the WORS events with Lynne taking third this year and me finishing fourth.

Cyclo-cross action began this past weekend for Ben as he raced the WCA Domes race and finished 2nd in the Jr's and around 6th or 7th in Cat 4 men's race - after t-boning a fellow racer that had crashed in front of him and flipping over the bars. Working hard at getting through the crowd lap by lap was a good learning experience for him.

Next up is the Grafton Cyclo-cross and WORS Sheboygan races this weekend. I may even attempt the Grafton race! Until next time.

A new race season is upon us. Heading to Iola after a fun night at The Team Extreme ToAD fund raiser last night. You can view a couple of the pictures here.

Photos from today's New Year's Day Bi-Polar plunge have been uploaded to the flicker site.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

John

It's been a while and just to touch base - Winter appears to have settled in for good - Santa Rampage was a blast on Saturday. Once I get my photos off loaded from the camera I'll share with you all.

John

Oh yes - the flicker site has been updated with the new Sheboygan pictures from Sunday's race - the site can be accessed by clicking on any of the past flicker links below.

A photo taken at the Bear Paw WORS race - when asked how do you guys do this crazy racing stuff I can show them this picture - Let the force be with you. Look Mom no need to keep the eyes open!

New pictures are up and ready for your viewing pleasure on the Flickr Site slideshow - WORS - Bear Paw 2009.

Photos from this past weekend's racing are up on FLICKR - Fall Fest & USGP Cyclocross.

Wow! What a difference a year and good weather conditions make.

Lynne and I raced the Chequamegon Fat Tire Fest yesterday.

After previewing the infamous Fire Tower Hill on Friday we were stoked for the race.

We awoke to dry and cool conditons with forecasted highs in the low to mid 70's. We both enjoyed the race with Lynne finishing in 3 hours 23 minutes and change. I finished in 3 Hours 5 minutes and change which was 27 minutes faster than last year. If you all remember Lynne had broken her collar bone last year 4 weeks prior to this race and couldn't partake in the cold / wet fun! Now she knows what it's like to race in almost perfect conditions.

Pictures to come out on our flickr page so check back soon for a link.

Racing this weekend went well - especially since both Ben & I were sick with a pretty nasty head-colds - hopefully mine will be gone by this weekend and Fat Tire Fest.

Photos from WORS race # 10 - TREADFEST - at Lake Geneva - the 'old' Playboy club property - have been uploaded to flickr.

Lynne - 3rd in age group

Ben 1st in age group and 3rd overall

John 1st in age group - first time I ever placed this high in a WORS race.

Reforestration Ramble pictures have been uploaded to Flickr site:

Save the link and check back frequently for more updates.

John

Being a parking Nazi rocks! I had a blast helping out at Alterra's rendition of the WORS circus. Team Extreme came through again. We helped and assisted no fewer than half a dozen racers through out the day. It gives me a good feeling inside to help out when we can. You guys Rock! And to top it off, our fearless leader Capt. Randy gets huge face / interview time on the local Fox affiliate - TV 6 at 10 PM.

My photos (taken mostly be Ben) are posted and up for your enjoyment.

Made it safe and sound back from Boulder and our climbing adventure for this year.

Photos have been uploaded to my flickr site for viewing. Click on the hyperlink.

Roosevelt National Wilderness Area Climbing Trip 2009

SUNBURST PHOTOS UPLOADED TO FLICKR SITE

Sunburst race update:

Ben 1st in age group - 6th overall (180 or so participants)

John 6th in age group and 115th overall

Lynne unfortunately could attend - we all know she would have rocked the climbs!

Photos to be uploaded to the flickr site tonight.

A big thanks to Russell for another memorable July 4th.

What do you get when you put to great heads together?


Drinking beer from a licorice straw? Nothing finer!


Safety first!



Blinky Butt - drinking beer from a licorice straw from Katy. Tosa's finest by Bubba (I think??).

The TOOL trying to figure out which end is up.