Exi-t stage left
As some of you know, the Crows are off (for now) and the Exi-Wolfs are back on the Monkey. My bike is now back to a heavy do anything tank...just the way I like it.
The LBS is hosting our first CX race tonight....ought to be about 4 guys with various geared CX bikes and me on my SS monkey with monster tires. I hope to have some fun.
After the race, some will have a few beers probably, but my plan is to do some night riding.
This evening should be in keeping with my life lately...mostly un planned and flying by the seat of my pants. I originally planned to go to the big city tonight to ride with 2-old, but my family needs me bright and early tomorrow, so that is out.
No real point to this post other than to say thanks to those here that post up and give me the motivation to stay crazy. Bobber, I never had much intrest in CX before reading your posts, now I want to do some small races. I will have to use my SS rigid MTB that is technically illegal for CX (disc brakes), but I don't think anyone will throw up too much fuss since I won't be taking anyones trophy.
Good Luck
Awesome Unit. I hope you have a good time. One of my teammates rides an SS '9er in the cross series here. He has done it for the past two seasons actually. He's a young guy and he usually beats me! But if the course has some hills and he picks the wrong gear, I can sometimes beat him. Here's a photo of me and him in one of last years races.
I would not be surprised if, in some parts of the country, they have a special race for SS '9ers. It's a niche that many seem to enjoy.
Not "special"
They have all kinds of races for SS 29ers...but we have to be able to beat every other type of MTB out there if we want a trophy (hee hee). I know what you meant though.
I have heard from some SS CX guys out there who take it really seriously...they strategize, course select, everything. I am just out to find something new, fun, and exciting (to me).
I rarely win a race when I honestly try, train, and bring a bike that would be considered competitive. I love hearing from guys and gals that are a bit more serious than me these days.
BTW does anyone frown on him for runing suspension? I thought that was illegal in some circles too. Man that bike looks funny with those skinnies on it...
Nah
No frowning around these parts. Everybody is just out to have a good time, especially during cross season. You should see the race on Halloween weekend, it's usually a riot.