Square Lake RR.

Eric Carter got 2nd.

With the day being as hot as it we were going to let the hill decide the out come. But not to let mother nature have her way with us "Da Bomb" rolled away at 1k, with him off the front doing what he does he pick up a 2-3 minute gap. When they caught him it was Erics time to go. With a nice tempo up the climb Eric pull a loonie up with him. At some point in there ride they decided to "give up" until Matt came by and gave them a split of like 4 minutes... Well that got them going again. Yorgos rode away on the back stretch with 3 to go with a B-Wood rider. So now we had a little more help riding "defensively."

With two to go I had enough, with both my legs not wanting to go any more I bagged it at the finish Line. "Da Bomb" bag it a lap sooner. We were both at the finish line to see the final.

With Eric being "out there" with his "buddy" for about 50 miles or so he wasn't able to follow Yorgos who "rode away" on the final hill. Good job guys.

Little things from the race.
Tuffy: Does he even know how to race? (After I talked to "Da Bomb" for ridding ahh strangely.)
Super: Yo James you think next year you could serve us COLD WATER in the neteral feed. ((Isn't that why you have teammates?) Thanks a bunch "Dad" Rick Carter for the ICE COLD BOTTLES, you are our best sponsor.)
James: What are you doing? Pull though, think about it. My team is killing it. (after I wasn't pulling through in a break up to "Da Bomb." Two teammates with B-Wood killing it would be nice. So I started to pull through... But we never caught him. I'm still learning.)
Thanks for the beer at the finish Jim R!




Thanks Skinnyski.com

I think Mike is going to buy one of those.

Why?

Hello everyone my name is "Hacksaw" I'm single and Love to give mustache rides. You can also hear me at the local bar saying "Can't get enough of that ass!" Looking for a female ages 18-88. I have no Shame. Think I'm hot? Get in line.

Racing is hard.

You gots your Sandbaggers, winners. Nice guys, losers. Crashers, Smashers, Can't hold a line no good for nothing punks, Smack talkers, just plain talkers, Smelly guys, Axe wearing pretty boys (I'm too sexy for this kit, too sexy for this kit too sexy it hurts.) Winers, complainers, top teners, DFL'ers, The quitters, beer drinkers, Lovers, "on your insiders", "hold your line'ers" Last but not least, your self. Who doesn't fit in any category above (Because your "better" then all of them.)Right?

Yeah, we all have one thing in common. We have to put up with each other weekend and week out. So yous best be getting over it. Because next weekend you'll have to deal with us all over again. So don't wast time and energy on one blog post, we have a long season of "teaching" ahead of us, or is it complaining... What ever.

I love family.

Even you Rich.

Racing is hard.

65 miles.

In the rain with Eric and "Da Bomb."

It's what you have to do.

Thanks City Pages, for the extra warmth.

Saw just two cyclist out there. Not to mention all the Freds at "Race Da Tonka."

Is Skibby going soft?

I thought you were hard core Skibby? You only signed up for 3 races this weekend not the available 4... 1/2/3?

All respect went down the toilet.

Do you think you'll be able to do well in CX this year with this show of softness?

Track Night

It was a beautiful night to go watch racing at the track which is exactly what Sarah and I did. The next time you'll be able to see our shining faces (see above) is at the Campus Crit this Sunday down at the U of M East Bank.

The Dubay brothers even came up to the bleachers to hangout with us for awhile.

However, it doesn't seem everyone was enjoying the social banter as much as we were...

This Saturday night.

I'll be playing hockey with Shame at Victory Memorial then heading over to Tony J's for Greenies and maybe Grumpy's later, if the right people persuade me...

This is a little going away party, all are welcome.

Word

2nd at Dakota in the 3/4/5 race.

Thanks Matt, Mike and Eric.

Got caught behind in a crash with 2 to go in the 1/2/3 race...

More.

Hard night?

"Da Bomb" gots a 4th in the RR, 2nd in the TT and 3rd in the crit for 2nd over all.

Why is my number wrinkled? Ahh yeah, it's not a problem down here... Seconds baby, seconds.


Eric C has more photos but we'll have good ones from the crit from the pro photographers. All I have to say is pro baby, pro.

Photo report.

Start and finish of the RR

Free meal at a thanks to the promoter and sponsor.

Little art...

Giggidy Giggidy

I woke up this morning and left my place to go join my friends, Adam and Tracy Emanoff, at the Muddy River Rock-n-Roll mtb race in Red Wing. As I drove out of the garage at my apartment complex, I see this:

Yup, someone in my apartment complex is having a sleepover with a Kelly Benefit team member or whomever gets to take the team car home. I wonder who it is...

Omaha, Sorry Super... I feel like an a$$

Didn't know we were going till Thursday night.

Long drive

I've took a lot of pictures.

Eric was off the front by himself in the road race for 70km but was brought back. :(
I had to ride hard with a couple teams because an all9yards guy was off the front.
Mike got 3rd in the field sprint 4th overall. Da Bomb rode well

Mike's TT "I don't now how I did, I don't know the time because we left to early... Good... Good, 27 avg. it was ok."

This race is sweet so far. But no ones here. Why?

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*Update*

Mike got 2nd in the TT missing first by 1 second; Should have use those aero booties.
He's 3rd in the GC being only 9 second out from first and 1 second from 2nd. Tomorrow is the crit 1st is 15 second bonus. With time primes throwing in there. We're going for the win

Think we won't?

Free Blaine Day.

Is tommorow. Here is why as told by Mucker.

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I remember it like yesterday. A summer Shame hockey game, down 6-2. Some punk tries to get a breakaway in the closing 12 seconds. Blaine 'Barbarian' Bargfrede catches #12 Hawley with ease and poke checks the puck into the corner. As they both approach the boards, Hawley puts his arm around Barbarian's neck and attempts to bulldog him head first into the boards. It looked wicked from the bench. Barbarian hits the brakes and Hawley crashes face first into the boards himself. Aggitated, embarassed and Shamed, Hawley pushes Blaine. Blaine returns with a shove. Then Hawley looses his mind and attempts to throw a series of overhand bombs at our Barbarbian. Blaine grabs the punks jersey and tosses this rag doll to the ice. 'Blue', our 62 year old enforcer, jumps in and the altercation ended.

So it was.

A year later, I now prepare for Free Blaine Day. My black jeans, black shirt with 'Free Blaine' armband ducktaped to its back await.

Tomorrow, I will take a few minutes around 8:17pm, step outside and pour some of my Mickey's Big Mouth Ice onto my lawn.

Say a few words about our banished brother and walk back inside.

"Free Blaine"

This is how we roll.

It's over!!!

8 years, 8 long sometimes fun, hard, slow, exciting, disappointing years.

I just received my "Honorable" discharge papers in an email.

---

What do I get from all this? The VA turned down my education benefits, because I haven't had 6 years of service. Really? Its no wonder why soldiers go ape shit...

Time to make some phone calls.


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The first round after the race Sunday is on me.

Shame.

I don't feel Shame, Do you?

Ruling Needed

So, yesterday Mike and I had the entertaining opportunity to see an iPhone in the flesh or plastic/bullet proof glass/magical materials that it's made of. A good friend of ours had been waiting to get one for months. I thought it was awesome. I had previously thought they were ridiculous and incredibly unnecessary, but it won me over. However, for the price tag and the fact that it's on the At&t network, you won't be seeing me with one anytime soon. Mike on the other hand immediately took sides with Smithers and called him a douchebag to which he answered 'Yes, I am'. Which leaves the question - does admitting you're a douchebag erase your previously thought status of actually being a douchebag because you countered with admission? Or does admitting you're a douchebag make you an even bigger douchebag because you know you're one, but just don't care?

A ruling is needed please.

Why do you ride?

I ride for the love of a beer after (or during on the long rides.)

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I'm beating Super in ROY, I'm 13th he's 14th. So... Super isn't so super.

Where's my pro contract?

"I'll be signing autographs after I change some dippers, drive the little one to grandmas and pas, and have dinner with my wife."

Good job Wiki.

Ben M. from Hoigaard's locked up 3rd. Where was this form earlier? Good job dude.

Thanks Skinnyski.com

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The 3/4s race = Thinking to much.

No Pain.

So at Northfield I felt something, no I did something I haven't done before. Instead of feeling pain, I just did what I had to do. This was the first time in my few years of racing where I felt no pain (only during the last lap when it was go time)nor heard anything till the race was over.

I also felt this way last night at the track, when Matt M., Dr. Fil and some Kenwoods guy and myself lapped the field in the points race (this was even planned out.) I didn't feel any pain till we hit the back of the field and I started thinking I needed rest... Then I got lapped... It was lame...

So from now on I'm going to train my mind more. It's easier to just "Do."

Nike was right.

Thong, thong thong thong.

When my neighbors do laundry there always seems to be a thong that never makes it in the wash or has jump out of the laundry basket and lands on the floor.

When finding a rouge thong one should:
A. Be a gentleman and find the owner.
B. Just leave it alone, the mother will be back.
C. Stop and smell the roses.
D. Save it and give it to Skibby to nurse back to health.
E. Start a collection. At the condo party bust those babies out for a classic game of "Guess whose."
F. Can I live at your place?

It's so easy.

I was on the fence on where I wanted to go to school. My choices were the U of M or Midwestern State University in Texas. Well I made up my mind today thanks to a couple of U of M riders not waving to me on the Green Way.

O well, No hard feelings, see you guys next year at Nats. ;)

What a day.

Rode 104 miles.
Helped a dude change a flat with my tube and C02.
Chased down a car that thought it would be fun to try to hit us boys head on (More about this later.)
Nursed a baby bunny in my back pocket till it bit me, so I ate it. Then went to Perkins for the tremendous 12.

What did you do?

I love Minneapolis

Crazy story on Cyclingnews.com

Personal Integrity.

That's what it all comes down to. I asked Mike Woell today: "When are you going to upgrade?" All I received was a shrug. This is what happens when you go directly to that person... So I'm done holding my lip. To upgrade to a 2 it takes 25 points for a "mandatory upgrade" 60 points.

6-26-2007 Dakota Tech#3/ 2nd place 1/2/3/ 5pts
6-26-2007 Dakota Tech#3/ 1st place 3/4/5/ 7pts
6-24-2007 NVGP Stillwater 2/3 race/ 1st place/ 7pts
6-23-2007 NVGP Mankato 2/3 race/ 3rd place/4pts
6-19-2007 Dakota Tech #2/1st place cat1/2/3/7pts
6-19-2007 Dakota Tech #2/1st place cat3s/7pts
6-12-2007 Dakota Tech #1/ 1st place/ 7pts
6-3-2007 State Crit Capital/ 2nd place/ 5pts
5-28-2007 Quad Cities Crit/6th place/ 1pt
5-27-2007 Melon City Crit/ 1st place/ 7pts
5-26-2007 Snake Alley/ 7th place/ 0pts
5-5-2007 Gluek RR/ 3rd place/ 5pts
4-28-2007 Ken Woods RR/ 1st place/ 10pts
4-21-2007 Durand RR/ 11th place/ 0pts Cat1/2/3
8-26-2006 Gluek RR/ 6th place/ 1pts Cat1/2/3
8-8-2006 Dakota Tech Silver/ 4th place/ 3pts
8-1-2006 Dakota Tech Silver/ 5th place/ 2pts
7-19-2006 Dakota Tech Silver/ 6th place/ 1pts
7-9-2006 Hopkins Crit/ 3rd place/ 4pts

Opus he got 11th overall out of all 1/2/3s

If my math is correct that's 83 points, not too bad. I understand the need to "learn to win" but at some point you have to move up right? Racing with Mike in my first year as a 3 has been tough, and there is no doubt in my mind he has made all of us faster and wiser. I look forward to racing against him in a couple of years, but not anymore this year as a 3.

To you Cat. 4 and 5s at Dakota. Sorry you've been destroyed by this dude in a training crit, and I hope this experience doesn't ruin your ambitions for the future.

To Mike: "Shame on"

I won...With one to go...

So I felt good after my week off. After being dropped at Dakota in both of my races, I felt like I needed to bring it up. I rode every day this week getting ready for this weekend.

The race went well, and I never went into the red through out the whole race... The announcer announced 5 to go, and the group was expecting Grand Stay to string it out (They had 5 or 6 dudes). But they never really produced. Towards the end I lost count of the laps to go. I though we were on the last lap and when a slight lull happened, I made my move. I came around the last corner ready to throw my arms in the air 'til I heard the announcer say " ONE LAP, ONE LAP TO GO." What? Damn... I held it as long as I could but I gave'er all. So I ended off the back. I guess the same lull happened on the last lap too... O well.

More

It must be hard.

Good morning dear.


So I talked to this guy at the gas station and told him about fuh2, he asked me why people flick him off all the time, I told him they had truck envy. I tried to have him flick his own H2 off but he wouldn't, so I did it for him. I have nothing against the H2 if I could buy one I wouldn't...

Road trip!

Subway is not going to be happy


Look at that box. The squirrel looks to be on crack
This kid beat me up the hill. I should this this one to VN.


This is just wrong from the "Tour De Farce" in Milwaukee.

Man...

I have a lot going on, sorry about not posting...

NVGP host housing for Stefan.
My application was accepted at MSU!
Applying for financial aid, housing...
Need to sell the condo and maybe car.
Getting my ass kicked in WI and Chi-town.
Week off from riding, I got the old lady cleaned though.
I need more minutes in the day.

I have cool photos from last weekend, I'll get them up sooner then later.

NVGP

Just saw and ad on the tube for the NVGP it was right after a Erik's ad on FOX9.

Sweet!

State Champ

Patrick H. locked it up today with a good win. It would be hard to find a better state chump to represent the 3s. Good job... He needs a nickname...

Eric had more then enough "TV" time to last us for awhile. ;)

4/5s was a little crazy, this dude went off with 7 to go and held it to the line! With little cohesion from the pack it was a sprint for second. I think Tim G ended up with a ahh 8th...? He'll be moving up soon to 3s, that will turn my job into the lead out man.

Is it me or does it seem all our races this year have been rather hard and every one seems to be all on the same level? I remember back in the days as a 4 there would always be a power house rider, but these days it seems anyone could win on any giving Sunday(Patrick and Mike W. more then most.)

Are the 1,2s worried yet?

Where am I?

So I'm at the parent's watching the dogs and house while they're on a fishing trip to Canada. Every thing is going ok till about 3:30am when I hear arguing going on outside. I think alcohol and a woman had something to do with it, Cops here we come... At first I was pist at how loud they were then I started getting really pist that they haven't fought yet. I mean I would take one good fight that ended at 12 then an argument that last till 4ish in the morning. At one point I thought about yelling "Fight or shut the hell up." But then it was all over.



Here is one of the mutts I'm watching. At this point he stole my sandal when I was gone and licked the hell of it out in the yard. He was keeping quite the distance for awhile. haha

Duluth

The ride, thanks Eric C's parents.
The drive.


Ahh that owl is doing a good job.

This H-Wood rider is fast.

He does track?

#70 It's true I do. First time racing and it was a blast. I sooooooooo need a track bike.

Mor(g)on got 69...

14th overall in Comp, 1st in age.

Not bad for a roadie.

I almost had a good shot...

Rock on!

True story

So I usually don't like to rip on bike shops unless it starts with the letter "E" but this is just lame. I go to a shop by my house that starts with a "B." I go often to get food and such. Well today I was waiting by the counter for 10min (I timed it) It wasn't that busy. So I left the shit right there and headed for GP.

Thanks "Case-a-beer" for taking my money within 3min of me stepping in the door. O yeah and it was busy there... Go figure.

Leslie was doing great with clipless 'til...

So I think this needs stitches... Nahh it's ok... Maybe she should... Shes going without, Sweet.

Track night

Skibby, it can't be that hard to hold "it" up these days is it?

Hot and Super.

Congratulations you two, I'm really stoked for you both.

I hope that the pass out couch is still available...

Seems to be a lot of engagements in the local peloton these days, Who's next?

I'll be starting a "death pool" if you will. 1st Prize is a dirty magazine if you're single and ear plugs if your married. ;)

So you want some points at Opus, Ah?

Tonight Eric from Hoigaard's set me up on the 5th wheel on a nice Grand Stay and GP train with 6 to go. At 27-30mph going up the hill what the hell could I do?

My advice. Go for the sprints that Doug S. doesn't do.

More advice. When your blowing your load make sure 3 riders aren't up the road... @$%&&*, %#@, ((&^.

1 week left...

So far U/A is beating a lot of clubs in the overall.

Shame On Ice.

So... Hockey players + Beer + Fireworks = The name on the top of the box.

Think we didn't try?

Midwestern State University

As most of you know I applied to MSU last week. If there is any question why I want to go to this school, look here.

Congrats Alex Boyd and the MSU cycling team.

Gus is off the wagon... Again.

Go Shame Go!

Last night Shame won in our 1st game of the Chop. With good play by our number 1 goalie we were able to win 2-1.

At one point in the game I deflected a shot right into Target's chest. As I apologized and told him he could have a free slash... Doing his best Tiger Woods impression he went for the back of my calf. What the hell? Well I don't have bruise yet... I have this nice knot that is really painful.

Thanks Target!

Punk

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There was a TT today? Damn I missed it.

Why?

This is one of my deep post… As I’m reading news on cylingnews.com I saw an Erik’s ad on the boob tube and it made me wonder. What the hell is our sport doing?

What happened to the fun? The sport? Our heroes? My bike shop job?

I have ambitions of being a pro for a year or so when I’m like 35. Not a big pro but one that makes 15gs a year.

I have 7 years to make this happen and I would like to think I can do this with out blood doping. Why isn’t Doug S. not on a team like Adam B? I know I have a hard time even taking Aspirin let alone Optygen. Why do people risk it?

So as I win a local race as a cat 1 I would like to think that I can win a race nationally while not being on something. Is this truly possible?

I’ve went up against Doug in a sprint at Opus the other day and lost. But I know in my mind I’ll be able to out sprint him in a few years. That’s just how it is. This is just a given in my mind. Does Doug think the same against the JJs in the world? And if he doesn’t why not?

Right now I can only train 13 hours week with out being burned out. After a few years I would like to find out what happens after training 15-20 hrs or more a week.

Remember you’re only as strong as you think you are.

There’s nothing like posting at 1 in the morning after being driven home from a beer hockey tournament.

Who?

Who dosn't like sliders at 112?

This shit is the bomvb

Velodrome

So I went out today and gave her a friendly feel.

Track racing = Awesome. It's super fun and people need to try it at least once.

So now I need to get a CX AND track bike.

So... Should I just leave all these little splinters in my calf or dig them out?

Opus duce

2 fourth places in the sprints... So I gots nothing. Damn, I'm pist off. I have to work like a dog to get on a wheel then sprint. I guess I'm learning. Having at least one teammate to bring me to the front would be a wonderful thing.

Getting up a 5am for work is making me tired.

ACT score was 21. National average which is good for me because I was way below average in high school.

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Side note, Who in the tour field is NOT doping?

Gluek Road Race

I'm not good at writing up race reports so I'll keep it simple. This is how it went down.

Rain
Wind
Pain
10mph (maybe...) into the wind
Gutter
Pain
On the back in a bad spot into cross wind.
Pain
Off the back.
DNF
Beer
Then pitcher of beer.

I remember telling every one before the race that I was going to be the first one at the bar. I though I was going to win this one only to see Super drinking a High Life. Damn lost another one. Must get points now at Opus for moral reasons...

David Hasselhoff

Who hasn't been there before... We all look like idiots when we're drunk, that's why its so fun. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mPCnAto9Yw

Friday

It ain't training' if it ain't raining'

I have a job!

I found one up in Blaine, at a place I used to work at. I can't wait to start Monday, they have cool hours and it's fun work. If you like building Legos this stuff is the next big thing.

Thanks again Keith.

Looks like I'll be racing at the roundy round this year! To all the cat 5ers. "Move bitch get out tha way."

Opus III

Yeah that's right, The first unattached racer to get points this year. I got 2nd in the 3 to go sprint.

Think I didn't?

Super wasn't there...

There was a big crash and Dag went down. I hope he's ok.

USAR

So I've been trying since I've been back from Iraq to get transferred out of the military (ETS) or Inactive ready reserve (IRR) I was supposed to go into the IRR before I went to Iraq.

As of last month I've been NOT going to drill and they're threatening me with an dishonorable discharge. I say bring it on, my first call would be to channel 5 news and we'll let my leaders lack of action be judged in the public eye. I've gone through my chain of command and even higher and nothing works. I've full filled my contract.

I usually don't like posting privet emails but read this. This was from someone whose job it is to help me, the Army soldier. I can't believe this shit.

---The latest that I have heard is that they were questioning why we were trying to transfer him to the IRR because now they think his ETS should have been last September. I emailed them with the whole story and am waiting on their response because they previously denied his ETS discharge packet with the ETS day of last September because his 8 years is up this coming July. I was waiting to hear back from the 330th to inform the Soldier because they may let the IRR transfer go through. Worst case (which is what seems to be happening with this Soldier) we can submit another ETS discharge packet with the July ETS date as early as 20 May.---

This is a joke...

Ironman

It all started when I helped some nice girls put on their rear wheels.

I was going down hill to the school to start the race and almost got "Freded." This guy bumped the person next to him on his right then un-clipped and veered left rather quickly into my front wheel... Needless to say I stayed up and this guy didn't even say sorry...

The biggest team seen at the start was the Excel Cycling Team. Where were you guys Saturday? Excel Cycling Team = Fred All Stars.

I beat Stuart O'Grady, Frank Schleck, Stefan Schumacher and at least 20 Lances, well maybe it was 19 Lances. One guy had non team issued Zipp 404s on his Trek, Protour riders... Big Tom was no where in sight. :(

This was the first time I did a race like this and I was stressed. Everyone was a questionable rider. It didn't matter if you were on a P3, HED with bar end shifters or carbon Orbea. Ever time you said "on your left" they would look then veer into you or do something.

To sum it all up it was the State Fair of bike racing. I think I had more fun people watching then racing. And yes it was a race.

How come MCF couldn't have a booth at this place (I would work it just for the chicks)if they had one, I didn't see it? It was one of the biggest cycling events in MN. If we got just 1% of 1% of these people to race...

You can read more about it here, from the BCR crew.

KWMRR

Number 3 and 8 sums up the race.

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Friday

Went out for a nice 35 mile ride today. The weather is beautiful I have a feeling tomorrow is going to be fun and HOT.

Most people waved to me today except:
1. A Birchwood woman.
2. Some guy all dressed up in his nice Assos kit.

I'm getting sick of waving... If some one waves I'll wave, but it's a big weight to carry on your shoulders when you have to initiate the wave. What if they don't wave back?

Its like saying I love you to some one with nothing in return. Like the classic Seinfeld episode when George Costanza said I love you to a girl and her response was she was hungry...

Opus #2

It was fun.
No points for 4th.
Patrick H. from loonies is fast.
Beer and sliders after.
KW next weekend.

The Red Lantern is claiming this: "Yeah that's right. 21 laps, 47min, 27mph average"

I can not confirm but I know I hit 40 and above a few times... I'm just glad I don't have to be on the front pushing that pace, ouch.

So I might need a job...

First job posting... Just my speed. My "vacation" is almost over.

Sunday

4 hours 45 min. Went out with the BCR crew today, Grizz, Melo, Ty, Sick B. We had a good ride out to Afton with a little rain. We looked like pros, all in our BCR kits. ;)

Thanks guys it was a lot of fun.

We wave.

Lebanon Hills

Went out today to leb with Grizz and Scott, The trail rocks and it was fun to be out there. Sucks not to be racing though...

But, I did notice a lot of people had tread on their tires causing damage to the trail. What the hell?

So from now on I will only run a fixed gear bike as not so skid and really wide slick tires to limit my trail damage. Also next time I go if I see people with knobby tires I'm going to be-little them and show them the damage they cause.

Ahh screw that. I'm going to design a bike that floats a few inches off the ground. So the only trail damage is caused by the trail builders ;) and our great mother.

I'm such a trail advocate I might not even ride on them any more. Shame on Mt. bike riders who ride off road trails. Shame on you ;)

I'm done with this subject now... I just find it funny.

Really?

So Opus was cool and seeing all those nice ladys out there was fun. But I only saw like 6 racing what gives? The first person who can name the best club to meet women will get a free muffin.

I guess "chammy chasing" goes both ways.

Next week I'll be wearing a name tag.

Hello, my name is Mike.

What team is this?

I found this at Sim Custom Paint.


We did 2 Scott CR-1s for my friend Kim's team up in Minnesota...paint, lettering and graphics all matched to the team kit.....
This is black with an Alabaster White pearl overspray...

Opus

I had fun and will be looking to mix it up later in the year.

SR quote of the night. I saw him later in the race with a few lapes to go. "I say yo whats up Tim?" He says, "Haven't been droped, can't talk." Then he attacks.

Skibby is thinking he can't wait for us to come around again so he can try and close the gap to Doug for us...

heres a good one of Todd and I.

photos by Skinnyski.com

O gezz

Friday: Hockey, beer

Saturday: ACTs, food, beer, hockey, lots more beer, had to leave the car.

Sunday: Ride, beer, Grumy-Roubaix with beer, beer, ride, almost die, beer, Wild, beer, crashed on Hot Pink and SR's couch. Thanks

Today: Rode to car and will ride again tonight.

I don't think I made to much of an a$$ of myself. I'm not cut out for this crap...

Tim thanks for the ride it was really fun.

The Play Off Horseshoe.

I'm now rocking this and nice side burns:

A full moustache with vertical extensions grown on the corners of the lips and down the sides of the mouth to the jawline, resembling an upside-down horseshoe. The whiskers grown along the sides of the mouth in the horseshoe are sometimes referred to as "pipes." Not to be confused with the "fu manchu" which is grown long from the upper lip only-- the sides remain shaven in the fu manchu.

It's kind of creepy but I make it look good. While I was making this master piece I had some 70s porno music playing in the background.

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I was 2 for 2 today on the head nods. One guy was even doing a track stand.

MORC

Having trails closed when they're obviously ok to be biked on is lame...

Personal I love what MORC does but they tend to turn me off with all the gaining up they do when some one questions there style.

You all should be happy for these "trail poachers." Where you see trail damage I see job security for your volunteer base and a greater opportunity for trail beautification.

I'm I a poacher or am I just smart enough to make my own decision if it’s ok to ride a trail or not?

Go to the MORC board if you want to see more...

MORC = assimilate or be one of them.

Another day.

Another ride. I saw two H-wood guys by the Mandota bridge who gave me the nod.

Then there was this older guy all dressed in black like a stealth fighter. He must have though I couldn't see him because he straight up punked me on Summit. I first saw him over by the Mandota house when I was a ways behind him, then again on Summit when we crossed paths. I know he saw me.

Next time I'll wave with my middle finger.

Snow?

I wish global warming would kick in a little faster.

Tank business

WASECA, Minn. (AP) - A family's plan to open an obstacle course for tanks and other armored vehicles on the outskirts of Waseca has some neighbors concerned.

Tony Borglum and his family want to let customers drive tanks, scout cars and armored personnel carriers through an obstacle course that would likely feature small hills and varying terrain, according to their application for a permit from Waseca County.

Borglum said he got the idea after visiting a similar course in England last summer.

"Driving them around was a lot of fun and there was a lot of people doing it," he said. "Businessmen, bankers and kids were all doing it and having a good time."

Borglum has imported four armored vehicles from England, and may add four more soon. The cannons on the vehicles have been disabled, Borglum said.

The family's application also seeks permission to establish indoor and outdoor shooting ranges for small arms.

John Schiefelbein said he and other neighbors are worried about the safety of hosting a firing range.

The county planning commission plans to discuss the proposal on Thursday. Waseca is about 60 miles south of Minneapolis.

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You know what, I'm ok with this. In fact this would be the only reason why I would go to Waseca. If they have enough land and aren't bothering anyone why not drive some tanks around? I heard on the news one lady say it was disrespectful to her son fighting in Iraq... She retarded, maybe she should stop driving her Toyota because we used those in Iraq too...

Playoff bound!!!

That's right folks after some late season road wins Shame has secured a playoff spot, with 14 wins and 6 loses we have our sights on Vegas. We have a hard schedule playing the Ice Hogs Friday at 8:15pm the 13th at BIG 2. Next game the 14th 11:30am at BIG 1 against the Raiders... Ohh I'm scared. and the last one later that night 6:30pm against the Royals. With hopes on playing Sunday, Sunday, Sunday! Look for us at the top!

So bring the whole family we have something for every one. The tickets are free and the fun is never ending. Did some one say free beer for our fans...?

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Did I already mention racing in Iowa sucked?

Shame

noun
1. the painful feeling arising from the consciousness of something dishonorable, improper, ridiculous, etc., done by oneself or another: She was overcome with shame.
2. susceptibility to this feeling: to be without shame.
3. disgrace; ignominy: His actions brought shame upon his parents.
4. a fact or circumstance bringing disgrace or regret: The bankruptcy of the business was a shame. It was a shame you couldn't come with us.
–verb (used with object) 5. to cause to feel shame; make ashamed: His cowardice shamed him.
6. to drive, force, etc., through shame: He shamed her into going.
7. to cover with ignominy or reproach; disgrace.
—Idioms8. for shame! you should feel ashamed!: What a thing to say to your mother! For shame!
9. put to shame, a. to cause to suffer shame or disgrace.
b. to outdo; surpass: She played so well she put all the other tennis players to shame.

Crit

The crit was better. I didn't do it nor did Andy and this was after we convinced Wiki to keep on going after he was lap multiple times, sorry dude good job. Sickboy and I took some photos but I seem to have a problem with my camera. I might need a card reader or something, I have some good ones on there and will get some up as soon as I can. I know we have some on Andy's camera so stay tuned. ;)

Here's a pic from the BCR party thats me in the 6 car and one for the LGR guys, stars baby!