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"!!!
Someone left a sleeping bag at the Cullman park. Just reply in the comments section and we'll get it back to you. Also, whoever left me a sweet set of Ksyriums in the pit area, thanks! you mounted them up with new Maxxis Larsen's and everything. I promise to use them everyday on my loading dock hucking adventures.
In case you didn't catch the "attached" privateer's comment in the last post-- JC Gillespie has some great images posted HERE
Monday, December 08, 2008
BAMACROSS 2008 in the books
The girls of BBC-BOOKOO representing for the team competition winners. Look at that trophy! The Avondale stone rivals that Paris-Roubaix cobble stone thing anyday. The Men's 1/2/3 final race podium. Tears and Beers, it's over. I'll post some thanks and praise later along with the results. Some photo links for now:
Dang. We are almost there. This year flew by...time flies when you're having fun, right? This weekend is the Cullman race. Not sure if it's the strong Euro presense in Cullman or the lack of alcohol sales, but those Cullman guys are nuts. They have always outdone themselves with course design, swag, and music. The park is a trip just by itself, like a secondhand circus ground or something...maybe the mini train will be running.
DO NOT miss this one. There will be a mystery cooler for all to enjoy some coca~colas. The series winner podiums will be presented ~30 min after each race. If you plan to be on the podium, bring a clean kit and be ready to smile.
There are some scary tight battles raging in the series thus far. It looks as though Monty is going to be cold and sloppy! Probably want to pack a towel for this one.
NOTE: In the event of a tie: Tie breaker will be resolved by dance-off to be held immediately after your race in Cullman. Style of music to be selected by committee.
Somebody submit some photos. Dang, all i got is video and I'm making a sweet rendition mostly comprised of Jim Brock's dance routine. He said he hated the Beastie Boys...But the routine he put together suggests otherwise. I'm gonna go ahead and tell you that it was Bobby Brown mixed with MC Hammer and add a dash of 60's soul grooving... I'm not sure if it's blackmail material or promotional.
"popular search engine" pulls up the following when searching for "anniston cross":
Hairpieces at a local beauty supply store proved too tempting for a woman and a cross-dressing man Monday afternoon.
Anniston Police investigators said the pair walked into the Beauty Outlet at 1801 Noble Street and looked around for a while.
One approached the shopkeeper — apparently to distract her — while the other went to the back of the store and grabbed two black Harlem 125 hairpieces valued at about $100 a piece.
According to police, when the pair then met at the front of the store preparing to exit, the shopkeeper tried to stop them.
The cross-dressing man struck the shopkeeper and knocked her out of the way.
The two were seen fleeing in a small black Pontiac, possibly with out-of-state license tags.
The shopkeeper was not seriously injured.
Police had no suspects in custody Wednesday afternoon. If caught, the two would face second degree robbery charges
Last night was a special event for Bamacross. We have established night time 'cross racing in Alabama. The sandpit being right at the center of spectatorship was great. Much heckling and cheering took place...I'm just now getting my voice back. I think the event went of without a hitch...with the exception of some idiot that kept jumping on the course and pushing racers...and pouring beer on them, what a waste of beer.
I have no idea what happened to make the 1/2/3 race play out the way it did, but it was a nailbiter fo sho.
What did you think of last night?
Let's meet up this Sunday in Montgomery and do it again, eh?
