2009 Iceman Cometh Challenge race report

Men's results: Women's results: What can I say? It was a fantastic day of racing. Kalkaska to Traverse City, Michigan and the temperatures were the warmest ever. I rode the 40+ Singlespeed class on a rigid 29'er with a 34x17 gear ratio. The 1 mile start through Kalkaska had me spinning my legs off regretting my gear selection. The field was gone right off the bat! I looked back and saw only a handful of riders in my class and I knew I would have to pick off a lot of folks out on the trail. The next 2 hours were a blur as I passed an endless stream of riders. I was happy with my gearing out on the trail and anything taller would have hurt me as the hills kicked up near the end of the course. I rolled in 24th in my class with a 2:04:xx. Check out the photos and clips. More to follow: Velonews recap:
Iceman Expo: Sweet singlespeed: Sam Schultz, JHK, Heather Irmiger: Pro start: Williamsburg Road crossing: Last hill: Kelli Emmett: \ 2009 Michigan Youth Cycling Scholorship winner Cory Stange 12-18

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Ice Cross Cyclocross Sunday, November 8, 2009

SUNDAY! SUNDAY! SUNDAY!
Cyclocross race on Sunday, the day following the epic Iceman Cometh. Timber Ridge resort.
I'm thinking I may need to give it a try.
UPDATE:
The weather and conditions were ideal for a race on the day following the Iceman. There were very few riders and spectators. I got smoked right off the bat and spent the next 6 laps trying NOT to get lapped. The course was easy and included a few segments from the VASA trail. For me, the highlight was the cash grab or beer hand-up on the backside of the course. Good time for sure.





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Vet's Park Cyclocross November 1, 2009

SUNDAY! SUNDAY! SUNDAY!

Can I survive the Devil's Soup Bowl?
Velonews article

Race Flyer:

My first cyclocross race. No excuses. More later...
UPDATE:
I am so happy to get that first race out of the way. Now I'm ready to do a few more before the snow arrives here in Michigan. The team was out in full force and the day was perfect. The short intensity of CX is notably more difficult for me. Once I recovered from the initial spike it was fairly smooth sailing. Although my dismounts suck and my bike handling skills on off-camber wet grass are weak, I'm still looking forward to getting the hang of CX. I finished mid-pack in the C's. Good time for sho.

RESULTS:

Team Greyhound compound featuring a hot brunch:

Cereal Sprint 2009

SUNDAY! SUNDAY! SUNDAY!

Do you love cereal?
Do you have what it takes to eat an entire box?
Think you can unseat the Champ; Mr. Mike Woods?

MIKEWOODS!! polishing off an entire box of Frosted Mini Wheats.



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Poto SSWC 2009

Update:
Awesome ride. Slick, leaf covered trail was a challenge. Great vibe! Kegger, costumes and swag in the parking lot afterwards was great fun!



It looks like the wet weather has moved off to the East. Sloppy conditions should be ideal for single speedin'. Chain suck, what chain suck?



Halloween Day riding one of Michigan's premier trails on one gear with a bunch of singlespeeders. Most excellent!

Singlespeed ride/rally + Oktobeerfest

Saturday October 31st, 2009, High Noon (12pm)
Silver Lake Trailhead
Pinckney Recreation Area


ANNUAL SINGLESPEEED RIDE/RALLY Saturday October 31, 2009 12 noon Silver Lake Trailhead Pinckney Recreation Area FREE ENTRY/FREE BEER/FREE WILL This is a no minors/no whiners, self-supported mass start singlespeed group ride. This is not a race. This is not a race. This is not a race. You must be either fast, slow or middling in order to participate. Sponsored by: Hellriders MTBC, Poto Chapter Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors Bell's Brewery

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2009 Iceman Cometh pre-race hype.

Alrighty now. It is now officially time to start hyping the Iceman Cometh Challenge on November 7. I will begin with the official 2008 Iceman video.