tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21168628893884517102024-03-13T13:20:59.521-07:00one speed openPhil Collins
ColoradoFort Collins gearless racehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07089342758924513473noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116862889388451710.post-15341237974651085342012-12-12T16:21:00.002-08:002012-12-12T16:40:30.469-08:002012 OxSxOx Results <b>STATS</b><br />
Total Registered Riders: 54<br />
Fixed-gear Riders: 17<br />
"Un-fixed" Singlespeed Riders: 37<br />
Ladies: 9<br />
Did Not Finish: 9<br />
Casualties: 0!<br />
Youngest Rider: 14*<br />
Oldest Rider: 63<br />
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*As the youngest rider to ever finish this race in all 8 years, Aaron Potts deserves some serious kudos. And some prizes too! Get in touch. bikeagainst@gmail.com. I wish that when I was your age, I was into things like grassroots endurance racing instead of endurance loitering. Keep raging life.<br />
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<b>RESULTS</b><br />
<b>OSO Classic </b> <b>OSO Lite</b><br />
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<tr><td align="CENTER" height="19" sdnum="1033;" sdval="1" width="55">1</td><td align="LEFT" width="197">Zack Allison</td><td align="CENTER" sdnum="1033;" sdval="1" width="74">1</td><td align="LEFT" width="387">Rod Cerkoney*</td></tr>
<tr><td align="CENTER" height="18" sdnum="1033;" sdval="2">2</td><td align="LEFT">Chris Johnson</td><td align="CENTER" sdnum="1033;" sdval="2">2</td><td align="LEFT">Bryce Johnson</td></tr>
<tr><td align="CENTER" height="19" sdnum="1033;" sdval="3">3</td><td align="LEFT">Dan Miller-Lionberg*</td><td align="CENTER" sdnum="1033;" sdval="3">3</td><td align="LEFT">Izzy Krompegel</td></tr>
<tr><td align="CENTER" height="19" sdnum="1033;" sdval="4">4</td><td align="LEFT">Rafael Cletero*</td><td align="CENTER" sdnum="1033;" sdval="4">4</td><td align="LEFT">Paul Byars</td></tr>
<tr><td align="CENTER" height="18" sdnum="1033;" sdval="5">5</td><td align="LEFT">Dan Porter*</td><td align="CENTER" sdnum="1033;" sdval="5">5</td><td align="LEFT">Nicole Swan</td></tr>
<tr><td align="CENTER" height="19" sdnum="1033;" sdval="6">6</td><td align="LEFT">Jeffrey Down</td><td align="CENTER" sdnum="1033;" sdval="6">6</td><td align="LEFT">John Taggart</td></tr>
<tr><td align="CENTER" height="19" sdnum="1033;" sdval="7">7</td><td align="LEFT">Mikheil Moucharrafie*</td><td align="CENTER" sdnum="1033;" sdval="7">7</td><td align="LEFT">Curtis Heideman</td></tr>
<tr><td align="CENTER" height="18" sdnum="1033;" sdval="8">8</td><td align="LEFT">John Norman</td><td align="CENTER" sdnum="1033;" sdval="8">8</td><td align="LEFT">Aaron Potts</td></tr>
<tr><td align="CENTER" height="19" sdnum="1033;" sdval="9">9</td><td align="LEFT">Bryan Kramer</td><td align="CENTER" sdnum="1033;" sdval="9">9</td><td align="LEFT">Reanna Moore</td></tr>
<tr><td align="CENTER" height="19" sdnum="1033;" sdval="10">10</td><td align="LEFT">Marc Pfister*</td><td align="CENTER" sdnum="1033;" sdval="10">10</td><td align="LEFT">Kelly Kruyshoop*</td></tr>
<tr><td align="CENTER" height="19" sdnum="1033;" sdval="11">11</td><td align="LEFT">Dylan Dearboron</td><td align="CENTER" sdnum="1033;" sdval="11">11</td><td align="LEFT">Jessie Rehms</td></tr>
<tr><td align="CENTER" height="19" sdnum="1033;" sdval="12">12</td><td align="LEFT">Zness da Pness*</td><td align="CENTER" sdnum="1033;" sdval="12">12</td><td align="LEFT">Amy Swan</td></tr>
<tr><td align="CENTER" height="19" sdnum="1033;" sdval="13">13</td><td align="LEFT">Paul Eaton</td><td align="CENTER" sdnum="1033;" sdval="13">13</td><td align="LEFT">Gail Hogeland*</td></tr>
<tr><td align="CENTER" height="19" sdnum="1033;" sdval="14">14</td><td align="LEFT">Asher Attick*</td><td align="CENTER" sdnum="1033;" sdval="14">14</td><td align="LEFT">Frank Heine</td></tr>
<tr><td align="CENTER" height="19" sdnum="1033;" sdval="15">15</td><td align="LEFT">Garrison Schulte</td><td align="CENTER" sdnum="1033;" sdval="15">15</td><td align="LEFT">Frank Cade</td></tr>
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<tr><td align="CENTER" height="19" sdnum="1033;" sdval="19">19</td><td align="LEFT">Schuyler Gantert</td><td align="CENTER" sdnum="1033;" sdval="19">19</td><td align="LEFT">Wade Kinsey</td></tr>
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<tr><td align="CENTER" height="18" sdnum="1033;" sdval="22">22</td><td align="LEFT">Bryan Simpson</td><td align="LEFT"><br /></td><td align="LEFT"><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td align="CENTER" height="19" sdnum="1033;" sdval="23">23</td><td align="LEFT">Nate Prewitt</td><td align="LEFT"><br /></td><td align="LEFT"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td align="CENTER" height="18" sdnum="1033;" sdval="25">25</td><td align="LEFT">Andrew Williams*</td><td align="LEFT"><br /></td><td align="LEFT"><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td align="CENTER" height="18" sdnum="1033;" sdval="26">26</td><td align="LEFT">Todd Heath</td><td align="LEFT"><br /></td><td align="LEFT"><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td align="CENTER" height="19" sdnum="1033;" sdval="27">27</td><td align="LEFT">Will Overbaugh</td><td align="LEFT"><br /></td><td align="LEFT"><br /></td></tr>
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<b>*Fixed-gear</b><br />
<b> DNF</b><br />
Jordan Twiggs<br />
Matt Hebard<br />
Wade Kinsey<br />
Lauren Presley<br />
Nicholas Applegate<br />
Dax Massey<br />
Mike Schifferdecker<br />
Randy Leija<br />
Ed Lenzo<br />
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Fort Collins gearless racehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07089342758924513473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116862889388451710.post-11171857446477601312012-12-11T01:37:00.000-08:002012-12-12T14:00:05.059-08:00OxSxOx 2012 report<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Hats off to Zack Allison, the new FoCo GraVelo SS Champ !<br />
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We had an impressive turnout and an incredible time racing in 15-20 degree weather.<br />
In all truth, we expected only a small handful of riders but we ended up running out of registration forms!! The amazing 50+ attendance proved that Single Speed Gravel racing is alive and well in the old Fort... Way to throw down, y'all!<br />
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An early breakaway of about 12 riders took place but was all broken up within a few miles after leaders rotated a couple times to then have the top 5 leaders put a good gap on the rest of the group. The long course went 1 mile from the town of Nunn east of Fort Collins. Winds around 30mph persisted throughout the race; lightweight riders like myself fought getting side-pushed in really lose sections, being forced to just hang on and "surf the marbles".<br />
I'd like to thank the Sun God for shining for us and helping us make it the whole way. Would have been a different story without you... Even though the going was darn frigid, at least it seemed like a nice day. Still, riders struggled with water bottles, camelback hoses, food and snot all freezing.<br />
The brutal wind brought about some balance by rewarding us with "a pat on the back" the last 7.5 miles pushing us all closer and closer towards that wood stove, hot chili and cold beer.<br />
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Special recognition is deserved by Rod Cerkoney and Claire Mechtly:<br />
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Rod, our only age 50+ rider of the day, won the 23 mile loop, fixed gear too. So there.<br />
The only other "Master" racer to ever win an OxSxOx was Dr. Tim Anderson, taking 1st place Single Speed back in 2008.<br />
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Claire of <a href="http://400smith.wordpress.com/the-team/claire-mechtly/">400 Smith Racing </a> was the only lady to take on the "Classic" 45 mi loop with a middle-of-the-pack finish.<br />
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Top 3 finishers below. Full results with times tomorrow.<br />
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OxSxOx "Classic" 45.1 Mi <br />
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1st Zack Allison of <a href="http://www.blogger.com/(http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mercy-Elite-Cycling-Team/129396207148373)"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mercy-Elite-Cycling-Team/129396207148373">Mercy Elite cycling team </a>2:33:05 Single Speed <br />
2nd Chris Johnson of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Exigent-Energy-Cycling-Team/198674853485580"> E2 cycling team </a> 2:37:40 Single Speed <br />
3rd Dan Lionberg of <a href="http://400smith.wordpress.com/">400 Smith Racing</a> 2:38:35 Fixed Gear<br />
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OxSxO "Lite" 23.5 Mi<br />
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1st Rod Cerkoney 1:33:57 Fixed Gear</div>
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2nd Bryce Johnson 1:35:05 Single Speed</div>
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3rd Izzy Krompegel 1:35:08 Single Speed</div>
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If you or anyone you know have any photos to share, please send them in! We're short on those.<br />
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bikeagainst@gmail.com<br />
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Single speeders at this 8th edition of the OxSxOx set the precedent for what's believed to have been the first winter race of this type in Fort Collins.<br />
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Blown away and Humbled,<br />
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-RafFort Collins gearless racehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07089342758924513473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116862889388451710.post-65540713578121535692012-12-08T03:35:00.001-08:002012-12-08T03:35:17.912-08:00Dec 8th update & ABC's of riding in the coldJust some things I'm sure Y'all'd like to know...<br />
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We will have a toasty place to congregate on Vine and Taft near the finish line where hot food and drinks ( yes, cold drinks too ) will be waiting.<br />
The Brave New Wheel Support Van will also carry supplies to assist those having a hard time staying warm ( clothes, hot drinks, etc.)<br />
Please "double check your equipment twice" for a solid set up. We will do the group roll out to the start line shortly after registration closes @ 9:45 and promptly get the racing on around 10:15 or so.<br />
This year's posters and T-shirts are darn sweet, make sure to bring some cash should you feel you can't live without either... Tees are $17 and posters $10 get both for a mere $25<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;"><b>BASICS ON HOW TO DEAL WITH THE COLD.</b></span><br />
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-Don't wear cotton, use wool instead, Poly or other synthetic fabrics.<br />
-Dress in layers you can "adjust"<br />
-If you don't have a trusty, solid set up. Bring extras!<br />
-Replace the inner soles or "footbeds" in your shoes for thinner ones to make room for thicker or double socks.<br />
-bring plastic bags! these can save your toes or fingers. Bread bags are perfect.<br />
-Bring some "warm packets" for your feet or hands, you find these at outdoor stores, hunting stores and wally world.<br />
-Windbreaker may be a must; either a vest or basic rain jacket with vents.<br />
-wear good insulated gloves, avoid the famous and cheap grocery store "thinsulate" quasi-mittens, also wear thinner "liner" gloves inside if possible should you need to fix a flat or something so your hands won't be completely exposed. Stuff your main gloves in your chest or crotch don't toss 'em on the ground !<br />
-A half full fanny pack is a great way to carry extra layers while also having some room to stuff clothes you may take off. It's not as likely to get your back wet since it sits lower and covers less of it; most are small enough to wear under your jacket to keep contents warm.<br />
-Use insulated water bottles to keep your water from freezing, cover it with an old wool sock or make a neoprene bootie ( most thrift stores have tons of old mousepads ) an upside down coozie with the sock over it works pretty good.<br />
-Avoid overdressing at the start, better to be a bit chilly than to work up a sweat and get wet / miserable.<br />
use the group ride as a test of your set up then adjust as needed right before the race starts.<br />
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Now, this may sound extreme given the forecast so far... not <b>that</b> cold and this ain't no remote expedition into the unknown; still, anything can happen. This is advice in case the conditions turn severe. There are no trees or structures for much of the course: nothing to block the wind and we'll go through no towns. Come prepared.<br />
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questions: bikeagainst@gmail.comFort Collins gearless racehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07089342758924513473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116862889388451710.post-15553399679460394712012-12-05T10:08:00.001-08:002012-12-11T01:50:05.222-08:00DEC 5th Update & OxSxOx 101One Speeders Unite in Gravelage !<br />
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Race day is quickly approaching and the weather will cooperate in making it an epic, true "winter classic"... Come prepared by bringing as many warm layers and as much to drink and chew on as you think you'll need to get you through.<br />
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*THERE ARE NO OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESUPPLYING ON-COURSE<br />
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Feel free to drop at registration any extra layers you may want at the finish and we'll take them there.<br />
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The Brave New Wheel Support van will follow and assist you or your bike should either be rendered<br />
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Extra maps will be available for photographers, hecklers, etc.<br />
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This year we have Redneck-proof course markers, however, studying the map is highly encouraged... hint: you gotta know where you're going!<br />
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WHO'S ALL MAKING IT HAPPEN THIS YEAR??<br />
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<a href="http://www.bravenewwheel.com/">Brave New Wheel</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.justgowest.com/">Go west! T-shirt Co.</a><br />
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<a href="http://braaapenergy.com/">Braaap nutrition</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.wolverinefarm.org/">Wolverine Farm Publishing</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.road34.com/">Road 34 Bike shop and Tavern </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.thebeancycle.com/">The Bean Cycle </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.yourgroupride.com/">Your group ride</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.newbelgium.com/LegalPurchasingAge.aspx?ReturnUrl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.newbelgium.com%2fglass-that-gives.aspx">New Belgium Brewing Co.</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.blacksheepbikes.com/">Black Sheep Bikes</a><br />
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<a href="http://leescyclery.com/">Lee's Cyclery</a><br />
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Also muchos thanks and props to Curtis Heideman for all the graphics.<br />
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WHO WILL THE OxSxOx BENEFIT THIS YEAR ???<br />
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ALL PROCEEDS from entry fees, T-shirt and poster sales will go to our new, local, all women, all inclusive cycling team <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/fortfollies/"> Fort Follies!</a><br />
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That's right kids, the good Follies will be running this show, I'm sure one of them is that friend, co-worker, neighbor or partner you are so fond of... and now you have the opportunity to show her your support. <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;"><b> OxNE SxPEED OxPEN 101</b></span><br />
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The OxSxOx has a different route every year, mostly gravel... as much of it as can be found for a good, fun loop. No one knows this route until maps are distributed during registration.<br />
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For those not familiar with this kinda riding out on County roads:<br />
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You will find not only gravel but also nice hardpacked sections as well as sandy spots and washboards at times.<br />
Hills... it may not look like it when driving a car through but, they're there; not very steep, however,these are sustained, gradual climbs.<br />
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Equipment: The ideal tire for this will be one with some bite and volume to it. Cross tires from 32 to 40c are just about ideal depending on your weight and style of riding. I'm sporting Maxxis Razes in 35 and weight 120...for a hint. <b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">NOTE: There's always the chance that we may encounter Puncture Vine aka <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://healthyhomegardening.com/images/MrFlores/goat_head_thorns_642.jpg&imgrefurl=http://healthyhomegardening.com/Plant.php?pid%3D652&h=500&w=500&sz=60&tbnid=8g5q0tsoZw4l-M:&tbnh=90&tbnw=90&zoom=1&usg=__xQMfrzD6MyKlil2NxKD8nEE_28Y=&docid=j8izKH0HIQFh5M&hl=en&sa=X&ei=DKi_UJ-vNIOvyQHIoYC4CQ&ved=0CEcQ9QEwAw&dur=775">"goatheads"</a> somewhere along the course. Here's a few ways to fight them bastards:</span></b><br />
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<b>-Run quality, "shielded" tires. ( Continental's "plus" family, while not a race tire are really tough / effective, for example)</b><br />
<b>-Run tubeless.</b><br />
<b>-Run Thorn resistant tubes</b><br />
<b>-Inject some sealing Goo such as "Stan's" in your tubes.</b><br />
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And, good lord, what GEAR ??? you wonder...<br />
Casual and amateur racers typically show up with gears around 40 to 44 /16 or 18<br />
The more experienced riders typically show up with higher 46 to 50/16 or 17. <br />
If you're one of Nature's freaks you may get away with a monster 52/14 ( Freak and all we love you Dads)<br />
I'm more of a "climber" type douche and I'll be running 50/16 if that helps anyone.<br />
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RULES: Ride a single speed bike.<br />
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Don't have one? Any disabled, handicapped multi-speed drivetrains welcomed !<br />
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Rookies: See below for your average Gravel Grinder Warpony.<br />
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Need other /more info than this? Get in touch: bikeagainst@gmail.com<br />
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Coffee kindly donated by the Bean Cycle. Cinnamon rolls and Chili provided by Fort Follies!<br />
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We have two courses this year! OxSxOx classic and OxSxOx lite...<br />
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The "classic" course will be around 45 miles since 30 miles always seem to go by too fast. This is the course for those looking for an All-Out Throw Down.<br />
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The "lite" course will be around 25 miles. This is the course for the curious, the hungover, the cautious rookie...<br />
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Prizes for both, "Classic" and "Lite" top 3 finishers and fastest lady.<br />
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Fort Collins gearless racehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07089342758924513473noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116862889388451710.post-53254455658240068462012-11-19T01:13:00.001-08:002012-11-19T12:17:40.834-08:00Winter OxSxOx !!!!Huh ? heck if I know... wait, we're doing this thing ? We're having a One Speed Open in 3 weeks ? in December ? Oh,boy...<br />
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<br />Fort Collins gearless racehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07089342758924513473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116862889388451710.post-82955396450964849862011-08-03T01:25:00.000-07:002012-11-19T13:07:17.653-08:002011 RECAP2011 was great fun even though things got scrambled due to some rednecks removing some of the course markers causing some peeps to get lost and put down some extra miles. However, everyone seemed pumped and positive.<br />
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Early on, Dan "Dads" Lionberg of <a href="http://400smith.wordpress.com/">400 Smith Racing</a> and former '08 '09 &'10 OxSxOx champ, left the front of the pack to never be seen again. I believe everyone will agree that he legitimately won the race, he rode strong and missed no turns. as for everyone else... it'd be very hard to tell who got 2nd, 3rd and so forth... so the numbers on the chart didn't mean much. Riders pushed hard and some rode way longer than others given the confusion and yet most people finished and finished with a huge grin asking for no explanations or anything else, just cold beer and single speed camaraderie. right on.<br />
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<br />Back for another round of good <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ol</span>' one speed fun Colorado style, as customary, a new, different course awaits your legs, lungs and rubber, burning, yearning to make the finish line where good, cold beer patiently sits.
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<br /></div><div>All proceeds will go to local grassroots-D.I.Y powerhouse: <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/hammertimespace/">Hammer Time !</a> check out all the cool and important work they do in our community and if inspired, think about volunteering !</div><div>
<br /></div><div><a href="http://www.matterdaily.org/home-economics/22-diy/187-hammer-time.html">Here's</a> more info on their story, community space and educational programs.</div><div>
<br />In the meantime please take a moment to check out the <a href="http://onespeedopen.blogspot.com/2008/05/history.html">story of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">OxSxOx</span></a> to learn why it exists and how it all started, dang, can't believe it's been 6 years.
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What the hell ? for the THIRD year in a row Dan "Dad's " <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Lionberg</span> of<a href="http://400smith.wordpress.com/"> 400 Smith racing</a> took the "gold " in the coasting-free division.<br />
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According to witness's accounts Dan dropped the few hanging on to his wheel in the most demoralizing, punishing way: attacking up the steepest hill any <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">OxSxOx</span> course has ever seen, pushing a 52-16 to then disappear shooting down the other side rocking the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">TT</span> bars through the entire gravel 'n' sand 'n' washboards combo.<br />
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2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">nd</span> place non-coasting ---------- Steve Burns (400 Smith racing )</div>
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1st place coasting ---------------- Logan <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Garey </span>( Rio <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Grande</span> )</div>
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2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">nd</span> place coasting --------------- Adam <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Wisseman</span> ( Colorado state )</div>
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Top gal -------------------------- Claire <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Mechtly</span> (400 Smith racing )</div>
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Thanks to all participants, sponsors and volunteers, tomorrow, a little over $1000 will be delivered to the Animal house in the name of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">singlespeeders</span> of the Fort and elsewhere ( <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Berthoud</span>, Portland,Boulder,etc ) to help them keep unwanted pets alive until they become wanted, by someone.</div>
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If you've been looking to adopt a pet <a href="http://www.animalhousehelp.org/">Animal House</a> is the place you wanna check out !</div>
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This is who did what: ( Thank you dear peeps ! )</div>
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400 Smith Racing <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">dawg</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">sportiff</span> David <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Boerner</span> for coming up with such a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">baller</span> course !</div>
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Curtis <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Heideman</span> designed the poster, then <a href="http://www.justgowest.com/">Go West</a> printed them for free ! </div>
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<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Charly</span> Bar and the Bean Cycle for the breakfast</div>
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Brenna Wozniak for the yummy muffins</div>
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Randy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Leija</span> for the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">freakin</span>' awesome <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">OxSxOx</span> salsa</div>
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Adam for lending his finish-line-house again</div>
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Ben Gannon for his overall unconditional <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">badass</span> support.</div>
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If you know of a Local non-profit fighting the good fight ( or one of them ) that could use a little dough, e-mail me suggestions for next year ( as well as questions, comments, critiques, etc) to bikeagainst@gmail.com</div>
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Thank you and stay tuned for the David Cross CX series this coming winter, a production of 400 Smith racing.</div>
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Fort Collins gearless racehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07089342758924513473noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116862889388451710.post-9715839279329694472010-08-09T00:05:00.000-07:002010-08-09T00:15:59.425-07:00One Speed Open Course Preview<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Z93JD0FVvxc/TF-ptOGLtlI/AAAAAAAAAFM/gm1e8TcdEMU/s1600/OxSxOx2xKxXx2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 308px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Z93JD0FVvxc/TF-ptOGLtlI/AAAAAAAAAFM/gm1e8TcdEMU/s320/OxSxOx2xKxXx2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503303864013272658" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><br /></span></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Z93JD0FVvxc/TF-ptOGLtlI/AAAAAAAAAFM/gm1e8TcdEMU/s1600/OxSxOx2xKxXx2.jpg"></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, -webkit-fantasy;">David from 400 Smith Racing just mapped out the 2010 OxSxO course. He can't tell you what it is, but he <i>will</i> tell you how the Bike Gods hucked down from on high to deliver this beautiful course unto him.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, -webkit-fantasy;"><a href="http://400smith.wordpress.com/2010/08/08/one-speed-open-course-preview/">Check it out!</a></span></div><div><div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Fort Collins gearless racehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07089342758924513473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116862889388451710.post-39964475283628000512010-07-31T16:20:00.000-07:002010-08-05T20:11:32.241-07:00Gravel and prairie on a one speed again<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Z93JD0FVvxc/TFS9nHSDyiI/AAAAAAAAAEk/M6nyyJmhLIM/s1600/2010_0723%28011%29.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Z93JD0FVvxc/TFS9nHSDyiI/AAAAAAAAAEk/M6nyyJmhLIM/s400/2010_0723%28011%29.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500229524593560098" border="0" /></a><br />The sixth edition of the One Speed Open is ready to kick in full effect this coming August the 28th, a Saturday.<br /><br />This year to benefit Animal House no-kill shelter. <a href="http://www.animalhousehelp.org/index.php">http://www.animalhousehelp.org/index.php</a><br /><br />What's the OxSxOx like ?...<br /><br />a minimum 30 miles of mostly road-rage-free and road-kill-free county roads, hardpacked and loose dirt, washboardie some years, always plenty of up-down, up-down to keep things interesting. Passing thru old farms, oil fields, ponds and lakes one don't often get to see while doing the dams, rist or carter lake 'n' masonville style riding.<br /><br />Who races the OxSxOx ?<br /><br />anyone ! all one-gear-heads come together for this one; from casual or dedicated commuters to former state, national and world champs.<br /><br />It's as serious as you wanna make it, some peeps come out looking to clean and punish, others just to see how they do against their weekend riding crew.<br /><br />In any case, the one common goal always present is to show that FoCo cyclists care above and beyond "two abreast" issues only, by giving all of the proceeds to local charities that don't get massive funding.<br /><br />Helmets are recommended, flip flops are not...<br /><br />( brain armor is cheaper than health insurance! )<br /><br />More details soon, Y'alls stay tuned.Fort Collins gearless racehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07089342758924513473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116862889388451710.post-59232184149748571482009-07-26T01:04:00.000-07:002010-08-31T11:22:00.895-07:00OxSxOx '09 Results & pics +<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Z93JD0FVvxc/SmwY7ks-d2I/AAAAAAAAAEY/948FDY5cslo/s1600-h/IMG_3617.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 329px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Z93JD0FVvxc/SmwY7ks-d2I/AAAAAAAAAEY/948FDY5cslo/s400/IMG_3617.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362688668035086178" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Z93JD0FVvxc/SmwWTidCclI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/eEwiRjAREpQ/s1600-h/IMG_3209.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 389px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Z93JD0FVvxc/SmwWTidCclI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/eEwiRjAREpQ/s400/IMG_3209.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362685781213344338" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Z93JD0FVvxc/SmwTwb9CDhI/AAAAAAAAAEI/i7X1c3mGoYQ/s1600-h/P1030405.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Z93JD0FVvxc/SmwTwb9CDhI/AAAAAAAAAEI/i7X1c3mGoYQ/s400/P1030405.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362682979149811218" border="0" /></a><br />Thanks to everyone who participated, sponsored or helped in any fashion to make the race a big success !<br /><br />Special thanks to Darren and Lisa @ <a href="http://summitstyle.com/">Summit studios</a> and Mr. Rick Price for all the awesome pictures, to Erin Hamilton for marking the course, to Claire for delivering the Coffee, to Leanne and John for running the registration booth, to Sarita <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Uhl</span> for donating <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">da</span> keg and to Adam for letting us finish @ his place.<br /><br />This year's turn out was the best ever and we were able to donate a total of $700 to " The Growing project."<br /><br />Also more ladies than ever before raced ! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Badass</span> !<br /><br />Make sure to check out all of the great pics <a href="http://s881.photobucket.com/albums/ac15/OSOFortCollins/">HERE</a> and <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/expeditionplus/sets/72157621221315877/show/">HERE</a><br /><br />We'll make the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">OxSxOx</span> bigger and better in 2010, see you then !Fort Collins gearless racehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07089342758924513473noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116862889388451710.post-65150040551887881672009-06-25T00:46:00.000-07:002010-07-31T17:30:52.892-07:00One Speed Open 2009, Sundi July 12th<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Z93JD0FVvxc/TFTAJt8Wa_I/AAAAAAAAAEs/0BQx_Q3egCk/s1600/OxSxOx+2009.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Z93JD0FVvxc/TFTAJt8Wa_I/AAAAAAAAAEs/0BQx_Q3egCk/s320/OxSxOx+2009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500232318110297074" border="0" /></a><br />The OxSxO is coming around again, going in it's fifth year !<br />Registration fee is 15 Washingtons, that gets you coffee and snacks in the morning and beer afterwards along with the chance to win sweet prizes and perhaps the Glory of being <span style="font-weight: bold;">the</span> 09<br />focomonocogmofo<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 204, 51);">Registration will take place by the river under the bridge at the intersection of Linden and the Poudre trail @ 8:30am departing @ 9:30am </span><br /><br />30 mile loop approx. ( ...or out 'n' back ? )<br /><br />Coasting and non-coasting categories.<br /><br />Special awards will be created for those who somehow " earn it "<br /><br />As usual there will be T-s for sale and new for 2009, all-custom locally handmade and fabricated with recycled materials OxSxO bike hats !<br /><br />All proceeds this year will go to " The Growing Project "<a href="http://groprofoco.wordpress.com/"> http://groprofoco.wordpress.com/</a><br /><br />More details soon, meantime, talk that buddy of yours into racing that rig with the cool Deep V's and all the anodized stuff.<br /><br />Stay tuned.Fort Collins gearless racehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07089342758924513473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116862889388451710.post-608414589841003062008-06-17T08:57:00.000-07:002009-06-29T17:51:02.668-07:00OxSxO '08 RESULTS<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Z93JD0FVvxc/Sklhb7MVC2I/AAAAAAAAAEA/8qgo_XuNejs/s1600-h/IMG_0431.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Z93JD0FVvxc/Sklhb7MVC2I/AAAAAAAAAEA/8qgo_XuNejs/s400/IMG_0431.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352916764480310114" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Z93JD0FVvxc/Sklg3gekRUI/AAAAAAAAAD4/wpv6mkh3uvI/s1600-h/IMG_0418.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Z93JD0FVvxc/Sklg3gekRUI/AAAAAAAAAD4/wpv6mkh3uvI/s400/IMG_0418.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352916138833757506" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Z93JD0FVvxc/SklgZOSewJI/AAAAAAAAADw/lArKWX0cWaQ/s1600-h/IMG_0452.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Z93JD0FVvxc/SklgZOSewJI/AAAAAAAAADw/lArKWX0cWaQ/s400/IMG_0452.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352915618555150482" border="0" /></a><br />Ladies and gentlemen, take your hats off for: Mr. Dan Lionberg<br /><br />Dan, of the Rams Cycling team, took first place in the fixed gear category with an impressive 10 minutes ahead of the second place Colin Pinney, Winter Ralleye veteran.<br /><br />Very early after the start Dan and David Boerner also from Rams Cycling, broke away drawing a 1/4 of a mile and eventually 1/2 mile gap... no one could catch 'em; soon enough they were out of sight.<br /><br />Unfortunately, David flatted lacking a pump and it was over for him... (that was too bad! i had all my money on him for second place )<br /><br />In the morning, people didn't know what to think when Dan showed up sporting TT bars and helmet mixed with some sort of cowboy shirt... but apparently that combo worked, since he put 7 out of the 10 minutes ahead of second place in the last stretch of the course, 10 straight miles back to town.<br /><br />Doctor Tim Anderson took first place in the single speed category.<br />Tim,president of the <a href="http://www.fcvelodrome.org/">Fort Collins Velodrome Association,</a> proved that he practices what he preaches and gave many youngsters a run for their money !<br /><br />John Taggart, member of the Bicycle Salvaging Brigade, got second place for the second year in a row.<br /><br />Big thanks to all the sponsors and all who came out to support this good cause.<br /><br />Countless hills,headwind and loose bumpy roads is the combo most cyclists fear.<br />Specially on a one speed... Good Job everybody !<br /><br />Special thanks to my friends who helped with the registration, marking the course, moving gear, delivering the coffee and the T-shirts, driving the "sag wagon" etc. >> Nathan Elder, Kevin Buecher, Laura Lorenzen, Jaime Thomson, Claire Mechtly, Zach,Coleman and Julian Beldotti.<br /><br />Thanks also to the Rad Vibes for playing the afterparty.<br /><br />Hope to see you all next year, until then, keep the rubber side down.<br /><br />Peas.Fort Collins gearless racehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07089342758924513473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116862889388451710.post-44878845797116693302008-06-04T12:50:00.000-07:002009-06-25T02:09:15.570-07:00O x S x O '08 Saturday June 14th<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Z93JD0FVvxc/SkM-snXvN-I/AAAAAAAAADQ/k5v9QTLoSUM/s1600-h/IMG_2517.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 139px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Z93JD0FVvxc/SkM-snXvN-I/AAAAAAAAADQ/k5v9QTLoSUM/s400/IMG_2517.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351189718449993698" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Hi there, welcome to the "Bear's" brand <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">spankin</span>' new thingy on the "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">interwebs</span>" ...<br /><br />I'm hoping this blog will not only serve to inform those interested in the race but also as a way to connect all folks in the Fort that have a passion for "single gear and fixed speed" <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">warponys</span>.<br /><br />So please post all and any info and links on all things <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">gearless</span>.<br /><br />The race is 30 miles long and it goes out East ( usually ) but it changes every year. The route is not released until after you register and get your map, then you have about 20-30 minutes to study it prior to departure.<br />Nothing gnarly, just dirt roads and a few small hills, registration is at 9:AM @ the Bike Co-op,(222 LaPorte Ave.)<br />$15 gets you snacks, coffee in the morning, beer afterwards, and the chance to win additional raffle goodies. it used to be $12 but is a fundraiser dammit.<br /><br />T-shirts are $12 and they're non-sweatshop, or so they say... who knows, really ?<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">i'm</span> just trying to do the right thing.<br /><br />ALL proceeds from both, registration and T-shirts goes to the organization benefiting from the race.<br /><br />Oh yeah, there's single speed and fixed gear categories with expert / begginer subcategories.<br /><br />This year the money is going to the <a href="http://gprc.org/">Great Plains Restoration Council</a><br /><br />Let's help protect prairies and bring wild Buffalo back in different areas of Colorado,Texas and South Dakota; also check: <a href="http://ghettoplainsman.com/">ghetto plains man</a><br /><br />Every Year, half the riders do the race for the pure sake of racing and others just to ride and support a good cause while having fun.<br /><br />Goal for this year:<br /><br />I'm hoping we'll raise enough money to adopt 2 0r 3 acres of land that will belong to all of the participants !<br /><br />They have many different programs going on (some of these are Youth oriented ) so the final fate of the $ is still to be confirmed since <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">i'd</span> like to put it where they need it the most.<br /><br />BBQ @ the finish line; TBA<br /><br />Check back soon as i will be updating very often between now and then and uploading some of the old art.<br /> Feedback and questions welcome.<br /><br />Thanks to our sponsors who make it possible for people to take home more than just the glory of being some of the fastest people on one-speed bikes here in the Fort; hugs and kisses go out to our friends @:<br /><br />VeloX Cycles<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bravenewwheel.com/">Brave New Wheel<br /></a><br /><a href="http://www.road34.com/">Road 34</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thecycologist.com/">The Cycologist<br /></a><br />Surfside 7<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thebeancycle.com/">The Bean Cycle</a><br /><br /> - Thank you -<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://gprc.org/"><br /><br /></a>Fort Collins gearless racehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07089342758924513473noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116862889388451710.post-40783986778020749512008-06-01T23:10:00.000-07:002008-06-07T00:12:11.725-07:00O x S x O '07<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Z93JD0FVvxc/SEo0jTMX1rI/AAAAAAAAAB0/70T-cquEYeo/s1600-h/onespeedopen-2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Z93JD0FVvxc/SEo0jTMX1rI/AAAAAAAAAB0/70T-cquEYeo/s400/onespeedopen-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209033700059633330" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Z93JD0FVvxc/SDfwB0kKh1I/AAAAAAAAAAY/CwMGzIxVBMM/s1600-h/0034_7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 179px; height: 179px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Z93JD0FVvxc/SDfwB0kKh1I/AAAAAAAAAAY/CwMGzIxVBMM/s400/0034_7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203891808530761554" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Z93JD0FVvxc/SDZjEUkKh0I/AAAAAAAAAAQ/JUHVx44tDvw/s1600-h/pictures+2007+172.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Z93JD0FVvxc/SDZjEUkKh0I/AAAAAAAAAAQ/JUHVx44tDvw/s400/pictures+2007+172.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203455345364207426" border="0" /></a>Last year, it was really fun as it was crazy; we had great weather, better organization, more prizes and a good turn out but everybody got punished by one guy nobody knew:<br /><br />Dusty Labarr.<br /><br />You had to be there to believe it...<br /><br />- He's one FAST MoFo -<br /><br />10 or so minutes into the race he was out of sight, the rest of the pack kept battling between themselves in search of second place...<br /><br />Race is over, the last few riders came in and Dusty is just sitting there all fresh, wearing clean clothes and riding a different bike...<br /><br />He'd finished so far ahead of everyone else that he had time to go home and come back just as second place and Co. were arriving !! WTF ???<br /><br />Folks kept asking: " who's that guy ? " ...<br /><br />I learned later on that he's a Pro mechanic who's wrenched for TREK and LUNA Teams and he's married to no other than local bad-ass/ Pro racer Georgia Gould who kicked total butt in '07 and is heading to the Olympics.<br /><br />I guess that explains it.<br /><br />What a fun time; and Dusty got to take home a true "free range" Trophy...<br /><br />Joe Bagley from New World Sports took 2nd in the Fixed category.<br /><br />Chad Chriestensen and John Taggart took 1st and 2nd in the "coast" category.<br /><br />All proceeds went to the Bike Co-op (formerly the Bike Against ! collective )Fort Collins gearless racehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07089342758924513473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116862889388451710.post-26267587732893160702008-05-24T02:20:00.000-07:002008-06-04T03:40:21.284-07:00O x S x O '06The second year was fun, we had a fierce battle between Nico "Suave" of XXX racing fame from Chicago and local Andy Stockman with Nico taking first on the final sprint for Fixed Gear category.<br /><br />Todd Chance took first on Single speed category.<br /><br />Afterwards we got together for a beer @ the ROAD 34 bar and Nico, who happened to be just<br />passing thru, picked up his prizes, finish his pitcher and hit the road...<br /><br />What a way to conquer a town.<br /><br />All proceeds from registration and T-shirts went to the Riversong Waldorf school of Fort Collins.Fort Collins gearless racehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07089342758924513473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116862889388451710.post-79173379736520600222008-05-22T22:09:00.000-07:002008-06-04T14:46:07.969-07:00O x S x O '05In 'o5 local Dan Porter won in the fixed gear category; i don't remember much else except his legs<br />spinning like a dog-chase in a cartoon.<br /><br />It was quite impressive considering the fact that he was the only one running 26'' wheels V.S. everyone else with 700's and 27'' s .<br /><br />We ended at Lee Martinez where a BoB trailer arrived with a cooler full of beer.<br /><br />What a gorgeous day. bike geeks chatting tech, people made new friends, i made enough money for my trip and<br />"hey, so next year again ? " someone asked, and the first one-gear-only race in the Fort was borned...Fort Collins gearless racehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07089342758924513473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116862889388451710.post-25632159863544594852008-05-16T05:43:00.000-07:002008-06-10T05:58:07.511-07:00About the ArtEvery year, lots of folks ask me who made the posters and T-shirts; Jason Cope @ Start the Press has designed and printed all posters and T-s since the second year.<br /><br />The link to his print shop is <a href="http://startthepress.com">here</a><br /><br />By the Way, every year there are only 20 or so custom posters made, none for sale, however,there are 3 ways to get one:<br /><br />A) win the race <br /><br />B) score one from the Bike shops and coffee shops<br />(if they let you have it that is) but please wait until the day of the race to take it down.<br /><br />C) Sponsor the raceFort Collins gearless racehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07089342758924513473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116862889388451710.post-33209750720298143552008-05-14T01:18:00.000-07:002008-06-09T00:47:29.941-07:00A call for inputStarting this blog when the race is already in it's 4th year ,makes it a little difficult to remember all the details from every year, so it will be under construction for a while as i gather more info / pics to post.<br /><br />Any of you who've participated in any year of the O.S.O and have any valuable info to share,please<br />leave a comment or contact me; and if you read something here that is not quite how things happened that year, don't hesitate and call me out on it, i have a terrible memory; i can't recall much more besides the main winners...<br /><br />For now i'm just relying on my chats with those who helped with the organization and the racers that i still run into in the street to get the story straight.<br /><br />Any help with this fact-arranging task will be very appreciated.<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />P. S. If you happen to have a Poster from the FIRST year or maps from the first or second year,<br /> please get in touch so i can make copies to post here.Fort Collins gearless racehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07089342758924513473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116862889388451710.post-25794212487007529572008-05-12T20:32:00.000-07:002008-06-04T03:36:43.853-07:00HistoryBack in '05 i was plain broke and unemployed and trying to figure out a way to go back home to Mexico City to see my dad who at the time was 79 and not doing very well ...<br /><br />My friend Todd Simmons founder of Wolverine Farm Publishing<br />suggested: "why don't you organize a bike race ? a fixed gear race... " and since there were no fixed gear or single-speed only races in town and i knew quite a bunch of Onegearheads it seemed like my best option at trying to raise funds for my trip.<br /><br />I then went to another friend, Jason Shelman local single-speed/fixed guru whose knowledge of the roads in the area i needed to come up with a good course and map; he agreed to help out.<br /><br />A third friend, Adam Gerry, designed the poster. He also got some T-shirts made so i could sell them "for your ticket to get back" he said.<br /><br />The race was on.<br /><br />I had no idea what to expect, but things turned out just fine and i hopped on a south bound bus.<br /><br />I will forever be grateful to the 20 or so riders that showed up that morning and actually paid way more than the registration fee to get me on my way...<br /><br />That trip to where i grew up was the last time i saw, talked to, listen to and touched my father.<br /><br />A year later,right around the time of the second race in May '06 he became one with the earth.<br /><br />The One Speed Open will always remain a benefit race, a fundraiser for good causes to celebrate the power of bicycles and good people.<br /><br />Thank you.<br /><br />-Rafael.Fort Collins gearless racehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07089342758924513473noreply@blogger.com0