Treeshaker 2010

2009 I led the open category for about 6hrs until a bad couple of laps put me into 3rd which I maintained for the remainder of the race. Finishing 118.6 miles. This year I decided to try the Treeshaker 12hr solo on a fully rigid bike. Stupid fully rigid bike. Hands are still swollen, internal organs still sore 11 days later. I'm ordering a front fork. I bailed after 6 laps while in 2nd. Went back out for a 7th lap which confirmed that I needed to quit.

Take a look.

Sherman motor speedway

Only got in 1 lap before the rain came. Started slow and Kelly Hudson (aka Sky King with Turbo boost) lit it up towards the end.

Racing on my mind

Sherry and I are registered for the 6hr of Warrior Creek. Once again we will be suffering in the singlespeed class. This time we will be on the Total Cyclist MTB race team. I set my alarm this morning for 6:15( which happens to be the same time I get up every morning to push the kiddies out of bed for school) for the early bird special at $40. If you haven't signed up yet ya better get on it, just got the text they are 1/3 full already.

As for next weeks 12hr at the Tree Shaker I am still on the fence due to persistent back issue. The Sir9 has been upfitted with the massive Frisbee like 23t cog to get ready. This cog has no speed but can climb like nothing else. For some reason the thought of spinning to keep the strain off the ol back and the heart rate below 140 is the best idea for now. It seams that 58-59 min laps at springs on this cog without hardly breaking a sweat is doable.