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.

Casey Bailey

Casey holds a USAC Category 2 racing license.

2013 Race Bike: Cannondale F-Series 1 29er

2013 Tentative Schedule:

• Charlotte Winter Short Track Series
• US Cup East / South East Regional Series (SERC)
• 6 Hours of Warrior Creek
• Maxxis Southern Classic Series
• River's Edge Mountain Bike Marathon

Why Race? 
"After riding with a local womens mountain biking club, I quickly became addicted to the sport. When I race I become fearless. Obstacles that used to be scary are left behind me. I love feeling my heart and the wind against my face. I also delight in the social aspect of cycling. Mountain biker are such friendly and fun people. I've had some inspirational female racers show me the ropes and provoke my competitive side. Ever since, I've had a hunger to get faster and surpass my limitations and goals."

Springs 6 lap training ride by cbake777 at Garmin Connect - Details

Springs 6 lap training ride by cbake777 at Garmin Connect - Details

Laura Maddy

Laura holds a USAC Cat 1 mountain bike license and has been racing off-road for 6 years.

2014 Race Bike: Kent Eriksen Full Suspension Ti

Favorite Race: Pisgah 111k in North Carolina, Trans Sylvania Epic in Pennsylvania, and Breck Epic in Colorado. 

I love riding and racing on rugged single track through forests and wild places, and over roots and rocks, with friends and fellow racers.  Mountain biking for me is my favorite form of play and also an opportunity to clear my head and heart through nature and community.  Racing adds another dimension to play and peacefulness.  I look to race myself - to push the boundaries of my abilities, to suffer well and with humor, and also to share in that experience with the community of racers.


2014 Race Results

May
4rth, Women 40+, Pisgah 111k 5/17/2014, Laura Maddy


April
3rd, Open Women, Big Frog 65 4/26/2014, Laura Maddy


January & February Winter Short Track Series Charlotte, NC
4th place, Pro/Cat1 Women, Charlotte Winter Short Track #3, Laura Maddy

Total Cyclist shop ride by cbake777 at Garmin Connect - Details

Casual ride from the shop with Chad leading the way. About 40 miles.
Great to ride the old airport route, it's been about 5 years and some things have changed but the hills remain the same.