Winter and true cyclocross weather finally hit Colorado this week. Temps hovered around single digits all week, frozen tundra, Arctic-type stuff.
This weekend, I felt blessed/fortunate/lucky to be riding a bike in the cold on the anniversary of Pearl Harbor, and the death of Nelson Mandela. Put everything into perspective - which is that cross is not that important - and there are people in this world making real sacrifices, that put our little sport into the proper category - entertainment and diversion.
So, that said, on with the BS.
You were warned about the Shark Avalanche, weeks ago, and it hit HARD this weekend.
You were warned about the Shark Avalanche, weeks ago, and it hit HARD this weekend.
Off to the Boulder reservoir on Saturday - nothing like snow and the freezer to make the course fast and fun. Team Matt set up a manSauna in the F150 prior to the start of the singlespeed.
Here's a shot of Nic Handy on the first lap:
GoPro footage from corner 1:
So dang cold! Warmers, booties, layer layer layer - and even goggles were not unusual.
According to unconfirmed (aka DRUNKEN) race reports, Matt S. was the only singlespeeder to ride the entire sand volleyball pit. Golf clap.
On the final lap, we had a spirited, yet genteel exchange. Goes a little somethin like this:
A knife fight broke out between Nic Handy and Will Iaia going mano y mano for the entire race. Will using his jiu-jitsu, and Nic battling back with Shao-lin kung-fu made for some damn fine racing - with Nic ending up top step again. Congrats to to Aaron Zoerner for winning again!
Egg nog, Apple pie 'shine, and PBR handups. The holidays are upon us.
A special thanks this week to Casey, Tim, Aaron, Adam, Steve(2), Erika, Kyle & Melinda for making a cold weekend in the snow fun beyond belief.
Next weekend, the state championships, Saturday and Sunday - come out and join us in the mayhem!!!
Thank you again to our sponsors: Alpha Bicycle Company, All-City, White Industries, Velocity, Kali, fi'zi:k, The Warmfront. The fun had this weekend was priceless - we sincerely appreciate it.
Post by Alpha Bicycle Company-All City CX Team.
All-City went a man down after this race - Matt A. went down, and slid UPHILL on the ice rounding the corner, and broke his paw - maybe out for states.
Grumpy old men and falling penguins did not deter Mr. Nic Handy from his top podium spot at the Super Duper 9x points Gilded Cup race.
Sunday, Routine Leg Works hosted CX for Cancer at the Bear Creek reservoir. A bit of fresh pow-pow made for super tacky conditions, but also hid the rocks on the descent #1 - felt like a rodeo.
We have more GoPro footage:
All-City went a man down after this race - Matt A. went down, and slid UPHILL on the ice rounding the corner, and broke his paw - maybe out for states.
Grumpy old men and falling penguins did not deter Mr. Nic Handy from his top podium spot at the Super Duper 9x points Gilded Cup race.
Sunday, Routine Leg Works hosted CX for Cancer at the Bear Creek reservoir. A bit of fresh pow-pow made for super tacky conditions, but also hid the rocks on the descent #1 - felt like a rodeo.
We have more GoPro footage:
According to unconfirmed (aka DRUNKEN) race reports, Matt S. was the only singlespeeder to ride the entire sand volleyball pit. Golf clap.
On the final lap, we had a spirited, yet genteel exchange. Goes a little somethin like this:
Elder Rider: "Prithee, fellow racers and monogeared velocipeder. I doth most politely inquireth if'n I may pass thee?
Us: "Certainly, gentle squire. Doth thou wisheth to pass on the port or starboard direction?"
Elder Rider: "Tis a most polite and generous offer, but I certainly would prefereth should thou vacate the choice line, and pulleth over, to allow me to proceed unimpeded, peasant. For I somehow cannot cranketh fast enough to pass."
Us: "Perhaps thee should close thy pie-hole."
Egg nog, Apple pie 'shine, and PBR handups. The holidays are upon us.
A special thanks this week to Casey, Tim, Aaron, Adam, Steve(2), Erika, Kyle & Melinda for making a cold weekend in the snow fun beyond belief.
Next weekend, the state championships, Saturday and Sunday - come out and join us in the mayhem!!!
Thank you again to our sponsors: Alpha Bicycle Company, All-City, White Industries, Velocity, Kali, fi'zi:k, The Warmfront. The fun had this weekend was priceless - we sincerely appreciate it.
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