Anyone know of a farm around central alabama where we could hold something of a dirt crit on? I'm thinking of a semi flat pasture/corn field with dirt roads around the fields.
We are roughly 16 weeks away from the opening race of 2009. If you are like me (hopefully not) and this season has been a wash so far than this is the perfect time to initiate the kill plan for cross season. Four weeks of prep work (gym, running, mtb'ing,road) and then something like this cat has cooking http://cyclocrosstraining.blogspot.com/
The formulas are power based from what little I've read, but, the principles are very sound. It's hard to train for cross by doing road races or mt bike races as the efforts just aren't the same. In my opinion, the closest thing to a cx race is short track mt bike racing or a crit, so specific training is the only real way to receive the brutality needed for cross.
If you have good training info. or sites you would like to share, feel free to post them in the comments section.
Twin Six signed up for 09 today AND the guv signed the beer bill. Someone please help me get Good People brewing or J Clyde on board for the 09 season.
Looking for you. If you are interested in supporting true grassroots racing in Alabama, here we are! You can contact me direct at marshallbrentatgmaildotcom for a sponsorship request package.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Ear Crack...I heard someone say
Did I forget to mention Maaike Everts and Christian Leask?
Maaike is the one you all can thank for having nice clean spreadsheet results. She started helping me with the scoresheets last year and has done a load of work behind the scenes to make it happen.
Christian Leask is "web dude". Christian started helping me with the website last year and converted us from a crappy little blog to a real website. When Maaike sends me back the scoresheets I send them to Christian and Bam! Not to mention putting up all of the flyers TWICE! seems like we always threw a flyer up before a proper proofreading session took place. Christian never shyed away from letting me know what a dumb Alabama redneck I am...which earned me the "Jinky Donkin'" crown...whatever that is.
Joe Wenning - I knew I was going to forget someone on the previous list and Joe, You were victim. Bike Link stepped up and helped get it done this year and we will not forget!
Faris Malki - Faris and Cahaba/Homewood have made a point to help and foster anyone who is bold enough to try to organize a cycling event. They have done this for as long as I can remember. You are cross worthy!
Tom Oliver (Urgent Care Center) - Tom stepped right up the first time I broadcast the need for sponsorship. Your help is part of what made this happen!
Brett Burton (Primavera Coffee Roasters) - Brett and I were back and forth since the end of last season trying to figure out haw Primavera could best serve and be served by the series. He surprised me when he didn't just step up, he jumped up on the top step! Them beans were good! Everyone enjoyed you guys being at the races and bringing the flavor!
Gina and Mark Simpson (Velocity Procycle) - Gina and Mark are truly committed to cycling and nothing makes me happier than bike shop owners who employ that mindset. It's NOT just a business, it is a culture. They live by this and it is paying off and will continue to snowball for them. Congrats on the cross season bambino!!!
Travis Sherman for caring enough to promote us while he was at Interbike and scoring Infinit Nutrition for some product.
Brent and Molly (Twin Six) - First of all for their kick ass designs and product. You help take a smidge of the goofy off of all of us! You stepped up for so many cross series directors in the usa, We will not forget!!
Kenda Tires - While some tire companies have decided that supporting events is a thing of the past... KENDA jumped at the opportunity to get on board. After the winners of your product get a ride their prizes they'll be hooked.
Eric Murphy (Myogenisis) - Thanks Bro, The products really helped out.
Carole (Hammer Nutrition) - I don't think I've ever been as impressed with a product company's commitment to the sport. The first year, I called Carole and before I could get the request out of my mouth, she said "YES"! That is awesome and it has been an automatic since then.
To all of the promoters. Everette, Dave, Gina, David, Wig, JohnJeff, Bill/Billy. People keep giving loads of praise to me and I can't explain why the praise has been so forthcoming this season...I've figured it out, DUH! It's because you guys brought it this year. You guys have had 1,2 years now to get seated in and figure it all out. It showed this year, you guys have it figured out. From this point forward it's just extra gravy.
I know the promoters each have a list of supporting crew that need a little back scratch. Please feel free to do it!!
To all of the racers, You should all be committed for being addicted to this thing. You will forever be considered my herd.
I'll see you again next year when we all get together and "ride our 10 speeds through the mud"!!!
