Show-Me Games

Here are a few picks from the race. The day was perfect for racing. Afterwords we had Shakespeare's Pizza, a first for me. Great place.
Rounded the first lap 44 seconds ahead of the closest competitor, the guy in red in the pic of Jay below. We rode together the first 5 miles and then I pulled away from him at the top of the big, middle climb. The pic of the creek (below) was where the climb began. About a third of a mile into the second lap I flatted and that was the end of my race. Within a couple of minutes four guys passed and all I could settle for was my fastest tire change ever. Fifth place is not so bad. Had a great weekend and can't wait to get back to Columbia for some more single track and pizza. Jay walking away with the hardware!

the world's most interesting man...doubt it.....but stay thirsty anyway friends!

Keith fueling up for lap 2

Greg O put in a strong ride

some of the beautiful sites at the park

Long Saturday

Took a long, 54.5 mile Saturday morning ride. I met Jay Wright and Christian Stitz at the Mound parking lot at 8 am. We headed down the Hamburg to connect with Lost Valley. One lap there and we hit the KATY Trail to Klondike. Klondike to Matson, one lap, and then back to Lost Valley. Met up with Keith in the parking lot....a little late I might add, but there nonetheless. Two Schlafly's in the belly, I decided to head back out for another lap of Lost Valley. A great way to start the weekend. The only thing left to do was go home and start up the grill.

Sac River

Binder Lake SS Race

After relaxing and enjoying the Lake, we decided to meet up with a couple of the Momentum guys Keith and Brian at the Binder Lake Single Speed Race. I have to say that this was a great course and I can not wait for the 3/6 hour race later this year. I rode one lap with beer in tow and took a few pics.

Took a Few Days At The Lake

Rode a great ride with my brother, Ben. Across the Bagnell Damn and the Toll Bridge to the the fancy BP on highway MM? I think? The views where great, the hill where steep, and the locals where aggressive on the road! Hit top speeds while chasing harrassing vehicles. Hope they expand the Columbia bicycle harrassment law state wide.

St. Joe MTB Race Father Day 2009

St. Joe MTB race

Talk about hot. The temps were up that day. Momentum showed up in force in the beginner class. All three podiumm spots were taken by the team that day.



The course was a mix of rocky chunks, roots, and smooth fast soil. All in all, it was a fun day. The temps climbed near 100 degrees. Pre-riding the course helped out a lot on conservation of energy. The big climb at mile 4 or so was in my mind and I knew what pace I wanted to ride. Michelle was there for the team, supplying fresh, cool, water bottles after the first lap.

Two laps, Keith took home the gold. I was two minutes off while Jay wrapped up third. A super fun day. The heat was near unbearable but it was a good lesson in how the body works under stress.