tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5553217187782901402024-02-07T23:30:51.363-05:00JMAKEnjoying the Ride.JMAKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18319222341900269098noreply@blogger.comBlogger164125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555321718778290140.post-75972270115623158132014-11-25T19:55:00.000-05:002014-11-25T19:55:11.323-05:00CX State Championships is Over.<div style="text-align: center;">
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Oh well guess I need to wait a bit longer to get confirmation on how slow I was. Can't expect much when all the riding you've done in the past month is Cincy 3, Iceman and CX States recon. Weekend warrior doesn't get the job done. No excuses here just the truth.<br />
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Great seeing people show up to cheer and race. Could always use more but I'll take what I can get.<br />
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The Rabbit wins in convincingly.<br />
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Cyclocross network takes the rest of the podium and leaves Hoffner 5th.<br />
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DC has some trouble in the mud and 'let's' Thompson win?<br />
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Saari spoils the Mstrs35+ and leaves Simon to fight it out with Osgood. Damn Monkey still riding shotgun!<br />
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Next up is DICX?, ALMA Fun Day then off to Regionals. I love this Shit!JMAKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18319222341900269098noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555321718778290140.post-49331639882920824242014-11-18T21:15:00.000-05:002014-11-18T21:15:06.688-05:00Will The Monkey Show?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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JMAKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18319222341900269098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555321718778290140.post-12726001224363403632014-10-13T10:50:00.003-04:002014-10-13T10:50:46.487-04:00Michigan Riders Impress, but I'm Not One.Some Michigan riders are showing others how good we have it, by going out of town and posting some great results.<br />
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Danielle Musto travels oversea to the 24 Hour Solo World Championships and takes 4th.<br />
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The Cyclocross Network is having a solid start with Adam York, Tom Burke, Alex Morton and Drew Dillman finding high wood at OVCX and Ellison Park<br />
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Sven Baumann returns to the states for several weeks and stays true with more podiums.<br />
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Don Cameron travels to Ohio. Starts from the back and still makes the podium steps.<br />
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Jorden Wakely has a solid race at MMM then travels for some CX in New York at Ellison Park. He bests locals Burke and Weinert, with the win, in the men's 1/2/3 aboard his Borealis Fat bike.<br />
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Congratulations guys and girl. There are others doing there thing in house but it's nice to see the strength of our Michigan riders when they travel.<br />
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Nothing much from me. MMM Gravel Grinder was brutal. I loaded up on the first KOM and never recovered. Pedaled the best I could and tried not to lose any spots. Way off the pace. Ouch!<br />
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Vet's Park Ann Arbor- Felt good, not great and that wasn't nearly enough. Got lapped by 4th place Cat1 and a solid half lap from Masters winner. <br />
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Body is going backwards. Time to figure it out and make some changes. Still have time but not much.<br />
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P2P this weekend then maybe skip Mad Anthony before Cincy 3 day and Iceman.<br />
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JMAKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18319222341900269098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555321718778290140.post-17208254094695817442014-09-22T13:11:00.000-04:002014-09-22T13:11:05.835-04:00Waterford 1 and 2.......Still WorkingHaving 24 hours to think about the weekend I'm remaining positive and looking forward. I wasn't involved in the selections or made any spectacular moves but I managed to not get lapped and finished both days. <br />
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The competition is strong and very competitive. There's a solid group of 5-7 guys who can make a go of it. The season won't get any easier, but my fitness will improve.<br />
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Day 2 was definitely worse. Had a better start, but shortly into lap one the HR just didn't want to go up and legs felt heavy. Bpm ave. was down from day one and I couldn't hold the passing 45+ group. Time to recover and get back to it.<br />
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Great racing guys and Congratulations to Queen Ann for taking both days in the women's elite.<br />
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JMAKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18319222341900269098noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555321718778290140.post-30853200304701676442014-09-07T08:31:00.001-04:002014-09-07T08:31:59.985-04:00It's Only the Beginning. ALMA GP of CyclocrossI'll start with the formality of saying Thank You to JB Hancock, his volunteers and sponsors for getting this race to happen. It takes a lot of work and sacrifice to make the day a success. Yeah the course was 'BUMPY' but we all had to deal with it. I definitely have some blisters and a soar anus.<br />
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Once again I'm racing in the Masters 35+ and the depth of the field keeps growing. This is a great thing and helps elevate the level of competition for our group. My race was nothing special and I won't give a blow by blow, just a quick summary.<br />
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Pre-race rituals went smooth but I wasn't excited about the race. I was try to psych myself up, trying to lift my enthusiasm. It just wasn't working. Lined up second row and waited for the whistle.<br />
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Going into turn one I'm in my typical dead last, feeling very comfortable and having work to do. The rest of the race is going through all the emotions of pain, suffering, wanting to quit, what am I doing, etc. 2 to go, bell lap and it's over.<br />
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Not sure my end result because timing system was down and results took some time being finalized. Overall I'm happy with the day and my race. I'm further along then the start of last season and will practice my starts and doing some more specific CX 'training'. Waterford is in 2 weeks and I only plan on improving.<br />
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Congratulations to Shaun Welch on his 3rd place Cat 3 podium.<br />
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We all know it's been a long, cold winter and many haven't had the 'off' season they dreamed of, so the question for those looking for wood was 'Have I done enough ?' From yesterday's results I'd say most have managed things well. Some great rides out there. Mine was good, but made some mistakes.<br />
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Race morning went well, with no problems. Rolled into town and got suited up in plenty of time. I didn't do much of a warm up and this will come to haunt me later, but I lined up front row and knew a few guys to mark in my wave 6 start. Plan was to ride smart, stay with the leaders up Gun Lake then get on the front and see what I can do.<br />
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Race pace starts quick, not fast, and we settle into formation early. Pace picks up on Cook Rd. and the 'lead' group seems to be forming already. We're about to hit the dirt for the first time and no one wants to be gapped off. Right turn onto Yeckly and the race is ON! Pace goes up again and we start to see the first signs of weakness / strengths from those who are still in the mix. By the time we reach Hubble our group is already into earlier waves and staying together is tough. 'Left, Right, Middle, Hold Your Line, Leaders Coming' we are picking our way through recreational victims of peanut-butter dirt roads. I'm not sure the exact location but the main move in my group came somewhere before Gun Lake Rd.<br />
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As I said earlier, not doing a proper warm up will haunt me later. There were 2 sections where water and thick mud created one preferable line. These lines were congested / occupied by earlier waves so we needed to make our own lines. I was 4-5th wheel and would get gapped off in these sections and my body was having trouble fighting back to get on. The leaders were slowly gaining ground. Up Otis Lake I could still see the leaders and was driving hard but I wasn't closing quick enough. Left turn onto Gunn Lake I could still see them and I needed to do all I could to gap back before we crossed Yankee Springs Rd. I stayed on the front and crested the climb but the leaders were gone. I did a fast look back and realized I was dragging 4-5 guys with me. On the shorter climb past Yankee Springs Rd I gave a flick of the elbow and decided to change tactics. My guess was 2-3 guys from my category were up the road and I wasn't the only one here that wanted to bring them back. Luckily I was rite. 3 others decided to work together and keep the pace going. We worked together well and nobody tried to explode the group, just ride hard. About mile 28-30 we were joined by Wave 7 leaders and they helped to motivate us further. We formed a group of 6-7 and charged to the finish.<br />
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Once done with the dirt roads and onto Broadway the group slowed and no one wanted to pull. It stayed like this until the last punchy climb, then the pace jumped and the finish tactics were on. Over the top and a series of left and rights before the downhill finish. It would be another sprint finish for the final piece of wood. Like last year I came up short but still managed a spot on the stage. 5th in category and a top 20 overall. I was hoping for more but I'm not disappointed. I'm not a great tactical racer when it comes to sprint finishes. That comes from experience and I don't have done many of those races.<br />
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Congratulations to all we finished the race. Great 62 mile race for the Michigan guys and great to see all the familiar faces. Good luck this season and may you exceed all you set out to do.<br />
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JMAKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18319222341900269098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555321718778290140.post-91293713537673227612013-12-12T15:46:00.000-05:002013-12-12T15:46:01.028-05:002013 Cyclocross States Wrap Up.After Sunday's race at Bloomer and the course recon on Saturday I was feeling very comfortable and ready to get this race started. Arrived early and set up shop by the barriers and was excited! Felt like Christmas morning. Opted to stay off the trainer and keep doing laps between races. Tried different lines, late breaking, looking for rocks and roots to avoid. Taking notes on track in and out points. I was feeling great and comfortable. Arrived at the line and mistake 1 of 2 happened. Had to line up second row and now I was at the mercy of others.<br />
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It's on! Start was normal but jammed up. I was near the back of the 35+ group so the goal was to keep an eye on Alex and Osgood. Both have been riding the strongest lately and would be the biggest threat. Osgood was insight but Alex was up about 10-15 guys. Got by some guys then settled in until the long climb before the barriers. The pace was high and everyone was laying it down on the open sections. I couldn't make much ground until we hit the sand. Not in the sand itself, but after. I was riding the steps while most if not all were running. It paid off. I was on the gas sooner and able to go faster before the asphalt straight. I past 4-5 guys quickly and was now hunting down the leaders.<br />
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They were ahead of me by quite a bit so bringing them back was going to take time. I put my head down and kept looking forward. Even so, I could see Osgood and Simon on the turns and knew they wouldn't give up. Both are fighters and wanted the win too. I had to look ahead and hit my marks, the race was in front of me. Midway thru lap 2, on the grassy climb, I see guys down. It's Alex and Steve? How did they crash here? (visit <a href="http://www.themichiganscene.blogspot.com/">http://www.themichiganscene.blogspot.com/</a> for more details) So now only 2 remain, Wade and Brian. Don't know much about Wade but Brian was having a great season and if he was on this was not going to be easy. Lap 2 is done and I'm gaining ground. I think I catch mid lap and stay on Brian's wheel until just before the sand. He takes a wide line around the pines and I come along side. He yells to go so the gas gets pushed. Through the sand, up the steps and full throttle. I'm opening a small gap behind and am leading the race!</div>
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From Lap 4 to 6 the focus is on going as hard as possible without blowing up. I can still see Osgood and Simon behind and Adam Mac is coming into view ahead. He would be my new carrot. On lap 5 I catch a glimpse of Alex with Osgood? Were did he come from? Is he on the lead lap? Just keep racing. By the end of lap 6 Alex has bridged up. I ask if he is on the lead lap and he says 'Yep'. We have a race now. </div>
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<tr class="licensenormalmiddle"><td>2</td><td>Simon Bailey</td><td><span class="font-size:-1">Two Wheel Tango Cycling Club</span></td><td>Ann Arbor, MI</td><td>218.12</td></tr>
<tr class="licensenormalmiddle"><td>3</td><td>John Osgood</td><td><span class="font-size:-1">Team Sandbag</span></td><td>Kimball, MI</td><td>219.49</td></tr>
<tr class="licensenormalmiddle"><td>4</td><td>Wade Burch</td><td><span class="font-size:-1">CFT-Sinas Dramis Law</span></td><td>Lansing, MI</td><td>220.10</td></tr>
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<tr class="licensenormalmiddle"><td>6</td><td>Benjamin Christian</td><td><span class="font-size:-1">Cycletherapy</span></td><td>Novi, MI</td><td>223.20</td></tr>
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<br />JMAKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18319222341900269098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555321718778290140.post-82751355568240869852013-11-29T07:51:00.001-05:002013-11-29T07:51:09.858-05:00Bloomer 1 & 2 - What a difference a day makes.Day 1- Not having raced very far in Ann Arbor, not touching a bike all week and the last day venue change from LOHS, I was pretty unmotivated for racing day 1 on Saturday. It was a cold, windy morning and folks that had been out on the course said it was hilly and technical. That's a mixed bag for me. So I went through the normal routine of warm up, etc. and then to the line for the whistle. <br />
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Whistle blows and I find the peddle fast, stand and sprint most of the way down the straight. Making the right hander I'm where I need to be, behind Osgood, Alex and Pete T. Through the technical section I have now problems and the race feels very comfortable. I'm already thinking about the two climbs on course. We hit the woods climb and I have no problem holding wheels. Next is the sled hill. Turn the horseshoe and up the climb. It hurts but I'm there, we hit the asphalt and guys are shifting down. I react but it's slow, I don't lose much ground but I sense a little panic. I settle down and battle my way back through the barriers and start finish. I'm back on the group and the selection is made and we have a gap.<br />
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We hold each other for most of lap 2 and catch Adam Mac. He's holding us up after the woods climb and Alex pleads for him to move over. Not sure if he did or not but passing the pits Pete and Osgood decide it's time to go and get around. Alex and I choose the left, rocky decent down towards the sled hill. Just before the chicane Alex pulls over with a flat. I get around and now it's down to 3. Up the hill and Osgood goes around Pete and goes again. Pete and I are losing ground but are still in touch.<br />
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Over the next several laps I can see that Osgood has found Adam Mac and they are gaining ground. Every lap I can see Osgood getting closer and closer. I fight to stay ahead and Alex Monte-Sano even overs me a few bucks if I can hold Osgood off. The hill is too much for me and with 3 to go Osgood has bridged up. Over the start finish he attacks and I react slowly but am able to got back on his wheel. I hold until the sled hill, where he gaps me off once we hit the asphalt. <br />
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This is how it goes for the remainder of the race. I can see him, just can't get all the way back. I come across second and raced hard. It was great being back in the mix.<br />
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Even though we are competitors we still cheered each other on during the race. I think that is awesome. Great respect to everyone in the Masters 35+. It's been fun watching. One more to go and Addison is a good place for me. I'm feeling confident and look forward to putting up a fight.<br />
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JMAKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18319222341900269098noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555321718778290140.post-6065232265180085772013-11-11T18:31:00.000-05:002013-11-11T18:31:04.028-05:00CX - Vets Park - ANN ARBORI was really looking forward to this race. My fitness is starting to come around and I was ready to put up a fight. Warm up laps felt great and the wind didn't seem to bother me much. So what happened?<br />
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JMAKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18319222341900269098noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555321718778290140.post-69357476355919858012013-10-07T22:06:00.000-04:002013-10-07T22:06:03.623-04:00Not Last, 3 First and an 8thMy first CX race at Lower Huron and I wasn't disappointed. I liked the layout and the fact that conditions where wet made the day even better. I was feeling loose and ready to see if I was gaining on the other Masters guys. Having finished dead last ALL season, there was only one way to go. I went through the normal prerace routine and then put on the new racing colors for their first CX race. Lined up behind Lako and wait for the whistle.<br />
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Won't be at Mad Anthony this year because of the conflict with P2P. Thanks again to all who cheered and took photos.<br />
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JMAKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18319222341900269098noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555321718778290140.post-70607441601620619032013-09-23T20:54:00.000-04:002013-09-23T20:54:07.514-04:002 Days of Being Off the Back.Two days of cyclocross at Waterford Raceway this weekend and not any highlights from me. Felt good both days and liked the layout, unfortunately that didn't help with my results. My fitness is still way off the rest of the group. This weekend was better than Ithaca but I'm not used to going that hard for that long. I'll keep showing up, fighting and finishing. <br />
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See you at Lower Huron.JMAKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18319222341900269098noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555321718778290140.post-67454342545072576202013-09-08T20:11:00.001-04:002013-09-08T20:11:47.080-04:00It's Cross Season Now!My first time racing the Ithaca GP and I will remember it for a long time. The venue was great and everything ran smooth. The field for the Masters 35+ was stacked and my goal for the day was to finish. It's still early for my 'fitness' and not having raced since Barry Roubaix I knew the day was going to be very tough.<br />
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I registered early so was lined up on the front row. I was in good spirits and feeling loose, just waiting for the whistle. Off we go and from the gun I'm going backwards. Guys quickly getting by, my legs not doing what I want. I complete the first 2-3 laps and try to settle in and salvage something. It's not working. The tank is already drained and all I can hope for now is to not blow ski high and to just finish.<br />
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One More Week. I just got back from family vacation.</div>
<br />JMAKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18319222341900269098noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555321718778290140.post-78718214893414344042013-07-16T15:34:00.000-04:002013-07-16T15:34:01.195-04:00Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock<div style="text-align: center;">
The days, weeks and months go by.</div>
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Soon this warm air will give way to cool mornings, falling leaves and my favorite time of the cycling calendar. </div>
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Change is coming in my little world.</div>
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Soon, very soon.</div>
JMAKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18319222341900269098noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555321718778290140.post-34391094984752740392013-05-05T13:28:00.003-04:002013-05-05T13:28:47.246-04:00Another Cliche'<div align="center">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained</span></div>
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