2012 OxSxOx Results

STATS
Total Registered Riders: 54
Fixed-gear Riders: 17
"Un-fixed" Singlespeed Riders: 37
Ladies: 9
Did Not Finish: 9
Casualties: 0!
Youngest Rider: 14*
Oldest Rider: 63

*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.

RESULTS
     OSO Classic                                        OSO Lite

1	Zack Allison	1	Rod Cerkoney*
2	Chris Johnson	2	Bryce Johnson
3	Dan Miller-Lionberg*	3	Izzy Krompegel
4	Rafael Cletero*	4	Paul Byars
5	Dan Porter*	5	Nicole Swan
6	Jeffrey Down	6	John Taggart
7	Mikheil Moucharrafie*	7	Curtis Heideman
8	John Norman	8	Aaron Potts
9	Bryan Kramer	9	Reanna Moore
10	Marc Pfister*	10	Kelly Kruyshoop*
11	Dylan Dearboron	11	Jessie Rehms
12	Zness da Pness*	12	Amy Swan
13	Paul Eaton	13	Gail Hogeland*
14	Asher Attick*	14	Frank Heine
15	Garrison Schulte	15	Frank Cade
16	Jon Keyzer*	16	Paul Knowles
17	Sean Harmer*	17	Ted Schneider
18	Jon Brueck	18	Bin Lu*
19	Schuyler Gantert	19	Wade Kinsey
20	Claire Mechtly
21	Colin Pinney
22	Bryan Simpson
23	Nate Prewitt
24	Andrew Yount
25	Andrew Williams*
26	Todd Heath
27	Will Overbaugh

                                                                              *Fixed-gear
    DNF
Jordan Twiggs
Matt Hebard
Wade Kinsey
Lauren Presley
Nicholas Applegate
Dax Massey
Mike Schifferdecker
Randy Leija
Ed Lenzo

Here are just a few photos from after the race, courtesy of Dr. Tim Anderson:

OxSxOx 2012 report

The "classic" podium boys, L to R: Chris Johnson, Zack Allison, and Dan Miller-Lionberg

Hats off to Zack Allison, the new FoCo GraVelo SS Champ !

We had an impressive turnout and an incredible time racing in 15-20 degree weather.
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!

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".
 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.
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.

Special recognition is deserved by Rod Cerkoney and Claire Mechtly:

Rod, our only age 50+ rider of the day, won the 23 mile loop, fixed gear too. So there.
The only other "Master" racer to ever win an OxSxOx was Dr. Tim Anderson, taking 1st place Single Speed back in 2008.

Claire of 400 Smith Racing  was the only lady to take on the "Classic" 45 mi loop with a middle-of-the-pack finish.

Top 3 finishers below. Full results with times tomorrow.


OxSxOx "Classic" 45.1 Mi                                

1st   Zack Allison  of  Mercy Elite cycling team  2:33:05  Single Speed    
2nd  Chris Johnson  of  E2 cycling team             2:37:40  Single Speed        
3rd  Dan Lionberg  of  400 Smith Racing            2:38:35  Fixed Gear


OxSxO "Lite" 23.5 Mi

 1st    Rod Cerkoney     1:33:57  Fixed Gear

 2nd  Bryce Johnson     1:35:05  Single Speed

 3rd   Izzy Krompegel   1:35:08  Single Speed

          

If you or anyone you know have any photos to share, please send them in! We're short on those.

bikeagainst@gmail.com

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.


Blown away and Humbled,

-Raf

Dec 8th update & ABC's of riding in the cold

Just some things I'm sure Y'all'd like to know...

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.
The Brave New Wheel Support Van will also carry supplies to assist those having a hard time staying warm ( clothes, hot drinks, etc.)
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.
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

BASICS ON HOW TO DEAL WITH THE COLD.

-Don't wear cotton, use wool instead, Poly or other synthetic fabrics.
-Dress in layers you can "adjust"
-If you don't have a trusty, solid set up. Bring extras!
-Replace the inner soles or "footbeds" in your shoes for thinner ones to make room for thicker or double socks.
-bring plastic bags! these can save your toes or fingers. Bread bags are perfect.
-Bring some "warm packets" for your feet or hands, you find these at outdoor stores, hunting stores and wally world.
-Windbreaker may be a must; either a vest or basic rain jacket with vents.
-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 !
-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.
-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.
-Avoid overdressing at the start, better to be a bit chilly than to work up a sweat and get wet / miserable.
 use the group ride as a test of your set up then adjust as needed right before the race starts.

Now, this may sound extreme given the forecast so far... not that 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.

questions:   bikeagainst@gmail.com

DEC 5th Update & OxSxOx 101

One Speeders Unite in Gravelage !

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.

*THERE ARE NO OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESUPPLYING ON-COURSE

Feel free to drop at registration any extra layers you may want at the finish and we'll take them there.

The Brave New Wheel Support van will follow and assist you or your bike should either be rendered
"S.O.L".
Extra maps will be available for photographers, hecklers, etc.

This year we have Redneck-proof course markers, however, studying the map is highly encouraged... hint: you gotta know where you're going!

WHO'S ALL MAKING IT HAPPEN THIS YEAR??

Brave New Wheel

Go west! T-shirt Co.

Braaap nutrition

Wolverine Farm Publishing

Road 34 Bike shop and Tavern 

The Bean Cycle 

Your group ride

New Belgium Brewing Co.

Black Sheep Bikes

Lee's Cyclery

Also muchos thanks and props to Curtis Heideman for all the graphics.

WHO WILL THE OxSxOx BENEFIT THIS YEAR ???

ALL PROCEEDS  from entry fees, T-shirt and poster sales will go to our new, local, all women, all inclusive cycling team  Fort Follies!

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.

                                               OxNE SxPEED OxPEN  101

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.

 For those not familiar with this kinda riding out on County roads:

 You will find not only gravel but also nice hardpacked sections as well as sandy spots and washboards at times.
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.

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.  NOTE: There's always the chance that we may encounter Puncture Vine aka "goatheads" somewhere along the course. Here's a few ways to fight them bastards:

-Run quality, "shielded" tires. ( Continental's "plus" family, while not a race tire are really tough / effective, for example)
-Run tubeless.
-Run Thorn resistant tubes
-Inject some sealing Goo such as "Stan's" in your tubes.
-Stay away from the edges of the road.
-some combination of the above.

And, good lord, what GEAR ??? you wonder...
Casual and amateur racers typically show up with gears around 40 to 44 /16 or 18
The more experienced riders typically show up with higher  46 to 50/16 or 17.
If you're one of Nature's freaks you may get away with a monster 52/14 ( Freak and all we love you Dads)
I'm more of a "climber" type douche and I'll be running 50/16 if that helps anyone.
In the end only you know if you'd rather mash or spin.

RULES: Ride a single speed bike.

Don't have one? Any disabled, handicapped multi-speed drivetrains welcomed !

Rookies: See below for your average Gravel Grinder Warpony.

Need other /more info than this?  Get in touch: bikeagainst@gmail.com

-WORD

It's happening !!

As customary, we will gather up for registration at Lee Martinez Park, in the parking lot by the tennis courts. directions here

LOOK FOR THE BRAVE NEW WHEEL YELLOW VAN

Registration is $15 and starts @ 9:AM Roll out @ 9:45

Coffee kindly donated by the Bean Cycle. Cinnamon rolls and Chili provided by Fort Follies!

We have two courses this year! OxSxOx classic and OxSxOx lite...

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.

The "lite" course will be around 25 miles. This is the course for the curious, the hungover, the cautious rookie...

Prizes for both, "Classic" and "Lite" top 3 finishers and fastest lady.

Course preview to follow soon, in the meantime, I advise rookies to take a look at previous year's photos to get an idea of what this whole thing's about...

send your questions to    bikeagainst@gmail.com

-One Speed Greetings.

Winter 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...

Yep, we're racing these damn single speeds on the 9th son, it's gonna be crazy.

2011 RECAP

2011 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.

Early on, Dan "Dads" Lionberg of 400 Smith Racing 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.

check out some pictures here:  

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2110641178675.115265.1624986352&l=415a64acad&type=1

The 7th annual OxSxOx is coming to a gravel road near you !

Back for another round of good ol' 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.

Registration is $15 and starts @ 9 :am to 9:30 then we'll take off around 9:45 for a short warm up group ride to the official start. Coffee will be provided by the Bean Cycle Coffee House, we'll have cake too !

All proceeds will go to local grassroots-D.I.Y powerhouse: Hammer Time ! check out all the cool and important work they do in our community and if inspired, think about volunteering !

Here's more info on their story, community space and educational programs.

In the meantime please take a moment to check out the story of the OxSxOx to learn why it exists and how it all started, dang, can't believe it's been 6 years.

-Raf

OxSxOx '10 RESULTS

What the hell ? for the THIRD year in a row Dan "Dad's " Lionberg of 400 Smith racing took the "gold " in the coasting-free division.

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 OxSxOx course has ever seen, pushing a 52-16 to then disappear shooting down the other side rocking the TT bars through the entire gravel 'n' sand 'n' washboards combo.

I don't know but, next year more of the fast locals that have until now been too busy, intimidated or too cool to race the OxSxOx better come out and give Dan a run for his money !

(namely all those who said: " see you there ! " and slept in hungover, chickened out or just went for some excuservals )

The other top finisher's:

2nd place non-coasting ---------- Steve Burns (400 Smith racing )

1st place coasting ---------------- Logan Garey ( Rio Grande )

2nd place coasting --------------- Adam Wisseman ( Colorado state )

Top gal -------------------------- Claire Mechtly (400 Smith racing )

What a fine day ! no casualties, everyone finished with a smile, had a cold one ( or six ) hung out and moved on to party elsewhere.

Check out the first couple batches o' photos here

and here

Thanks to all participants, sponsors and volunteers, tomorrow, a little over $1000 will be delivered to the Animal house in the name of singlespeeders of the Fort and elsewhere ( Berthoud, Portland,Boulder,etc ) to help them keep unwanted pets alive until they become wanted, by someone.

If you've been looking to adopt a pet Animal House is the place you wanna check out !

This is who did what: ( Thank you dear peeps ! )

400 Smith Racing dawg sportiff David Boerner for coming up with such a baller course !

Curtis Heideman designed the poster, then Go West printed them for free !

Charly Bar and the Bean Cycle for the breakfast

Teresa Garcia for marking the course

Brenna Wozniak for the yummy muffins

Randy Leija for the freakin' awesome OxSxOx salsa

Adam for lending his finish-line-house again

Ian for driving the Brave New Wagon

Leanne C, Nora P and John R for running registration

Mr Rick Price for the Photos

Kevin Buecher for picking up the course markers

Ben Gannon for his overall unconditional badass support.

and finally the Sheriff for going the other way after seeing us roll by Vern's allowing us to have some good clean fun.

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

Thank you and stay tuned for the David Cross CX series this coming winter, a production of 400 Smith racing.

We'll see you next year over more gravel and uni-gear bikes under the sun.

-Rafael

One Speed Open Course Preview

David from 400 Smith Racing just mapped out the 2010 OxSxO course. He can't tell you what it is, but he will tell you how the Bike Gods hucked down from on high to deliver this beautiful course unto him.

Check it out!