For sure the rain slop fest at the KS Champs. Put Mark Cole (Sandbagger of the Year) in his place really enjoyed watching him come in 3rd for a change in the 3/4 race...
You want priceless Cole stompage? Try the race up at Boss Cross 3... He got 5th or 6th I think. Something about anything technical that would bring his true colors out.
KS Champs for sure, nothing beats pure mud carnage.
I'm going to have to disagree with you Anonymous, I beat Mark in the mudfest, which I believe Jeff Winkler referred to as the "sandbaggers race". However, Mark nearly lapped me at the icy Shawnee race while I spent most of my time in a snow bank, so he's got some kind of technical abilities.
being fast as hell on the road doesn't always make someone fast in 'cross: Jeremy Pych come to mind. He only raced 'cross one season. '07, and just really couldn't do it. Even on fast dry courses. he never came back. I guess he just got pych'ed out!
Topeka was awesome, even with only one contact lens in.
i was just thinking...
Sometimes it's faster to run your bike and that ramp leading out of the race track at topeka is one example of that.
i would keep running past the ramp and pass all these people who insisted on getting back on the bike immediately.
yes it's a bike race, but the goal is to get to the finish line first.
don't be aftaid to run!
(this was a cat 4 race, maybe things are different when you move up, i.e. people who are better at remounting no matter what the terrain. i'll find out later this year.)
One of these days r5 is going to have to grade the St. Louis baggers of cross/road there's a huge population there that needs to feel his Wrath!!! He also should make a documentary one day titled "Sandbaggers of Cyclocross" and sell it on localcycling.com..
Niether one of these races were my fave. I count the Nebraska Linclon weekend as the best, because it wasn't here. They have an awesome cross scene there that isn't pulluted with sour grapes and this readiculous banter. They race and have fun.
At least we know how to spell here in KC. "Niether", "Linclon" "pulluted" "readiculous" WTF??
What do you mean WE? I'm born and raised right here in KC just like ya'all, so ya'all just as retarded and imbred as I am. We're probably related. what'z up brotha? HA!!!!!!!
"being fast as hell on the road doesn't always make someone fast in 'cross: Jeremy Pych come to mind. He only raced 'cross one season. '07, and just really couldn't do it. Even on fast dry courses. he never came back. I guess he just got pych'ed out!"
As hard as it is to believe, some people just don't like 'cross. Jeremy happens to be one of those people. He likes to stay ON the bike. He'd also be the first to admit bike handling isn't a strong point for him. However, he was pretty fast on a MTB at RIM in 2008 and Landahl is considered fairly technical. Also, he did get some results during the few CX races he did, so I think its a bit of an overstatement to say he "couldn't do it."
Now Now R5, to limit the best race of the year to just two races does not do the KC Cross scene justice.
You left out Parkville (day one and two), Smithville and Grote Prie as some of the classic races of the 2009 season. Each one offered up some different challenges.
Next year they make the "cant miss" races on the calendar. Lincoln is an honorable mention along with Diamond Blackfan (Noble cause) and any race @ St Mary's.
I just about fell out of my chair laughing when I just realized that the pic in the header of this site is an ass in a chair....that is just not right!!!!! LMAO!!!
"being fast as hell on the road doesn't always make someone fast in 'cross: Jeremy Pych come to mind. He only raced 'cross one season. '07, and just really couldn't do it. Even on fast dry courses. he never came back. I guess he just got pych'ed out!"
As hard as it is to believe, some people just don't like 'cross. Jeremy happens to be one of those people. He likes to stay ON the bike. He'd also be the first to admit bike handling isn't a strong point for him. However, he was pretty fast on a MTB at RIM in 2008 and Landahl is considered fairly technical. Also, he did get some results during the few CX races he did, so I think its a bit of an overstatement to say he "couldn't do it."
I agree with wink, where'd that come from stud? You threw that from left field and no one got it.
i must have missed something. my last comment was on the other thread where i was agreeing with Jeff and the anonymous comment about sticking to the facts, black and white, ect.
For sure the rain slop fest at the KS Champs. Put Mark Cole (Sandbagger of the Year) in his place really enjoyed watching him come in 3rd for a change in the 3/4 race...
ReplyDeleteWorlds. Because they put down sand on the icy/snowy course.
ReplyDeleteYou know, just like they did at US Nationals, for the day the elites raced.
I second Skip James. Watching Cole get stomped was priceless. He had some serious O-face during that race.
ReplyDeleteKS Champs was fun to watch. HPT was fun to race.
ReplyDeleteYou want priceless Cole stompage? Try the race up at Boss Cross 3... He got 5th or 6th I think. Something about anything technical that would bring his true colors out.
ReplyDeleteKS Champs for sure, nothing beats pure mud carnage.
I'm going to have to disagree with you Anonymous, I beat Mark in the mudfest, which I believe Jeff Winkler referred to as the "sandbaggers race". However, Mark nearly lapped me at the icy Shawnee race while I spent most of my time in a snow bank, so he's got some kind of technical abilities.
ReplyDeletebeing fast as hell on the road doesn't always make someone fast in 'cross: Jeremy Pych come to mind. He only raced 'cross one season. '07, and just really couldn't do it. Even on fast dry courses. he never came back. I guess he just got pych'ed out!
ReplyDeleteTopeka was awesome, even with only one contact lens in.
ReplyDeletei was just thinking...
Sometimes it's faster to run your bike and that ramp leading out of the race track at topeka is one example of that.
i would keep running past the ramp and pass all these people who insisted on getting back on the bike immediately.
yes it's a bike race, but the goal is to get to the finish line first.
don't be aftaid to run!
(this was a cat 4 race, maybe things are different when you move up, i.e. people who are better at remounting no matter what the terrain. i'll find out later this year.)
One of these days r5 is going to have to grade the St. Louis baggers of cross/road there's a huge population there that needs to feel his Wrath!!! He also should make a documentary one day titled "Sandbaggers of Cyclocross" and sell it on localcycling.com..
ReplyDeleteUh Chris, when did I refer to any race being a "sandbaggers race"?
ReplyDeleteJeff, I could have sworn you linked to the badgoat video of the race on your blog, referring to it as the sandbaggers race.
ReplyDeleteI've double checked and found that not to be the case. My deepest apologies.
No sweat Chris, just keepin' the record straight.
ReplyDeleteNiether one of these races were my fave. I count the Nebraska Linclon weekend as the best, because it wasn't here. They have an awesome cross scene there that isn't pulluted with sour grapes and this readiculous banter. They race and have fun.
ReplyDeleteAt least we know how to spell here in KC.
ReplyDelete"Niether", "Linclon" "pulluted" "readiculous"
WTF??
At least we know how to spell here in KC.
ReplyDelete"Niether", "Linclon" "pulluted" "readiculous"
WTF??
What do you mean WE? I'm born and raised right here in KC just like ya'all, so ya'all just as retarded and imbred as I am. We're probably related. what'z up brotha? HA!!!!!!!
"being fast as hell on the road doesn't always make someone fast in 'cross: Jeremy Pych come to mind. He only raced 'cross one season. '07, and just really couldn't do it. Even on fast dry courses. he never came back. I guess he just got pych'ed out!"
ReplyDeleteAs hard as it is to believe, some people just don't like 'cross. Jeremy happens to be one of those people. He likes to stay ON the bike. He'd also be the first to admit bike handling isn't a strong point for him. However, he was pretty fast on a MTB at RIM in 2008 and Landahl is considered fairly technical. Also, he did get some results during the few CX races he did, so I think its a bit of an overstatement to say he "couldn't do it."
*y'all
ReplyDelete*inbred
zeke, is that you?
Now Now R5, to limit the best race of the year to just two races does not do the KC Cross scene justice.
ReplyDeleteYou left out Parkville (day one and two), Smithville and Grote Prie as some of the classic races of the 2009 season. Each one offered up some different challenges.
Next year they make the "cant miss" races on the calendar. Lincoln is an honorable mention along with Diamond Blackfan (Noble cause) and any race @ St Mary's.
Love always,
Joe Houston
Chris-you're thinking of dunsmuir's blog.
ReplyDeleteI just about fell out of my chair laughing when I just realized that the pic in the header of this site is an ass in a chair....that is just not right!!!!! LMAO!!!
ReplyDelete"being fast as hell on the road doesn't always make someone fast in 'cross: Jeremy Pych come to mind. He only raced 'cross one season. '07, and just really couldn't do it. Even on fast dry courses. he never came back. I guess he just got pych'ed out!"
ReplyDeleteAs hard as it is to believe, some people just don't like 'cross. Jeremy happens to be one of those people. He likes to stay ON the bike. He'd also be the first to admit bike handling isn't a strong point for him. However, he was pretty fast on a MTB at RIM in 2008 and Landahl is considered fairly technical. Also, he did get some results during the few CX races he did, so I think its a bit of an overstatement to say he "couldn't do it."
I agree with wink, where'd that come from stud? You threw that from left field and no one got it.
i must have missed something. my last comment was on the other thread where i was agreeing with Jeff and the anonymous comment about sticking to the facts, black and white, ect.
ReplyDeleteHouston, we have a problem!
ReplyDeletetoo bad nobody made the trip west for Barnyard....best course/conditions I raced on all year
ReplyDeleteBoss Cross 4? Anyone?
ReplyDelete