tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-334112412024-03-13T19:47:18.775-07:00The Life of a Cycling AddictThis blog is primarily my personal training and racing journal, and highlights of my kids activities. Not many opinions offered or politics discussed. Just riding and racing in the MN/WI area.JimmerChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00169266361510787117noreply@blogger.comBlogger898125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33411241.post-80999094403111946402012-01-29T04:45:00.000-08:002012-01-29T04:45:07.486-08:00Jordan's New BlogTales of a Western Wisconsin Rider:<br />
<a href="http://westernwirider.blogspot.com/">http://westernwirider.blogspot.com/</a>JimmerChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00169266361510787117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33411241.post-15454010637876142572012-01-23T16:48:00.000-08:002012-06-05T10:58:33.198-07:00For Sale: 2010 54cm Ridley Oval Track Bike - $900<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Jordan's 2010 54cm Ridley Oval Track Bike is for sale. Raced sparingly for two seasons. Excellent Condition.<br />
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Complete as pictured, including new wheelset $900<br />
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Specs:<br />
2010 Ridley Oval Track Aluminum Frame 54cm Silver/Black<br />
Carbon Fork w/integrated headset<br />
Brand new Vuelta Zero Lite 700c Clincher Wheelset 16T Cog<br />
Serfas Seca RS Tires<br />
SRAM Omnium Crankset 167.5mm 48T chainring<br />
Ritchey WCS Seatpost - Black<br />
Selle Italia Flite Signo Gel Saddle - Red<br />
Specialized Comp Stem 100mm - Black<br />
Specialized Pro Shallow Drop Bars - 42cm c-c<br />
Fizik Bar Tape<br />
Track Chain<br />
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More details on Ridley's website: <a href="http://www.ridley-bikes.com/pd/gb/en-gb/6/203/fitness-track/oval">http://www.ridley-bikes.com/pd/gb/en-gb/6/203/fitness-track/oval</a>JimmerChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00169266361510787117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33411241.post-1550035132325906872012-01-21T19:20:00.000-08:002012-05-21T07:09:56.461-07:00For Sale: 2010 Ridley Dean TT/Tri Bike Zipp 999 - $4000 - Sold!<br />
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<strong>Sold - 5/17/12</strong><br />
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Selling Jordan's 2010 Ridley Dean TT Bike w/SRAM Red & Zipp 999 Wheelset - Size Medium<br />
This bike has primarily been raced in TT's, limited training use. Excellent condition, just a little wear on the crankarm finish. Perfect working order. Jordan rode this bike to 2 podiums at USAC National Championships. Retail value of over $8800.<br />
$4000 as pictured above<br />
$3000 without Zipp Wheelset<br />
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Specs:<br />
Full carbon frameset/fork w/integrated headset & seatpost - Red/White/Black - $3450 retail<br />
Brakes: 4ZA Aero (included with frameset)<br />
Shifters: SRAM Carbon Fiber Bar End - 10 speed - $179 retail <br />
Brake Levers: Cane Creek 200TT - $81 retail<br />
Front Derailleur: SRAM Red - $111 retail<br />
Rear Derailleur: SRAM Red - $312 retail<br />
Cassette: Shimano DuraAce 10 Speed 12-25 - $265 retail<br />
Chain: Shimano DuraAce CN-7900 - $70 retail<br />
Crankset: Rotor Agilis 172.5mm - $370 retail<br />
Chainrings: SRAM Red 53/39 - $115 retail<br />
Bottom Bracket: Shimano DuraAce - $40 retail<br />
Wheels: Zipp 999 (900 disc/808 front) Tubular - $2700 retail<br />
Tyres: Vittoria Corsa Evo CX Tubular - $240 retail<br />
Saddle: Prologo Nago Evo TTR - $199 retail<br />
Stem: Easton EA30 75mm - $30 retail<br />
Bars: HED Carbon Vantage 8 w/carbon s-bend extensions - $695 retail<br />
Bar Tape: Fizik - $21 retail<br />
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More info and geometry here: <a href="http://www.ridley-bikes.com/pd/gb/en-gb/3/381/triathlon-tt/DEAN">http://www.ridley-bikes.com/pd/gb/en-gb/3/381/triathlon-tt/DEAN</a>JimmerChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00169266361510787117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33411241.post-82559803118914130602011-11-29T14:41:00.001-08:002011-11-29T14:42:00.408-08:00Year End Cyclocross Season SurveyPlease help us improve the Minnesota Cyclocross Scene.<br /><a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LPVQQ63">Click here to take survey</a>JimmerChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00169266361510787117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33411241.post-4155075810865097352011-11-18T09:04:00.000-08:002011-11-18T09:06:53.432-08:00Junior & Elite Road Champs are in Madison, WI in 2013-2014USA Cycling announced today that the USA Junior and Elite National Road Cycling Championships will be held in Madison, WI in 2013 and 2014!<br /><br />The announcement can be found here: <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=7206">http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=7206</a>JimmerChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00169266361510787117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33411241.post-11204589296485564562011-10-24T16:23:00.000-07:002011-10-24T16:24:57.877-07:00Video: Green Acres CX Elite Men's Race<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/kCw1ModJVkA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />Video by <a href ="www.skinnyski.com">www.skinnyski.com</a>JimmerChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00169266361510787117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33411241.post-86751963049759133132011-10-23T20:12:00.001-07:002011-10-23T20:13:27.445-07:00Race Reports on www.mcf.netI've been posting race reports for all the local races on the front page of <a href="http://www.mcf.net/">www.mcf.net</a>. Check it!JimmerChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00169266361510787117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33411241.post-36912362691621486082011-10-17T07:19:00.001-07:002011-10-17T07:22:46.018-07:00Fundraiser Reminder - Friday, Oct 21st<a href="http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B3mUIIi39yJvZmMyM2I5NDItMDE1Yy00ZTBjLWE5NzctZGRmYjI2MmJkYThk&hl=en_US&pli=1"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sPd975TecnU/Tpw5jTO2DFI/AAAAAAAAHQ0/S-Is5m16_ao/s400/EuroCrossCampaignFlyer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664465709945982034" /></a><br />Hope to see you there. Thank you for your support.JimmerChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00169266361510787117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33411241.post-56002805988323370842011-10-08T16:22:00.000-07:002011-10-08T22:07:37.213-07:00Fort Collins USGP Day 1<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7KX8a-oaTjs/TpDdT2IfAyI/AAAAAAAAHFA/3RmJn5Pyl6U/s1600/jordan1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7KX8a-oaTjs/TpDdT2IfAyI/AAAAAAAAHFA/3RmJn5Pyl6U/s400/jordan1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661268064623067938" /></a><br />The weather was miserable. 39deg and light drizzle up to the start, then it started raining pretty good. The course was dry for 1 lap, but turned turned to slick mud.<br /><br />14 juniors started 1 minute behind the large masters 45+ field. Keegan Swenson, whole athlete/Specialized, took the hole shot, and they rolled up on the back of the masters field less than half a lap in. Jordan Cullen, Clif Bar Devo, was delayed in the starting stretch when Michael Dessau, ACR, chopped him into the barriers. Early in the race, it was Keegan in the lead, with Logan Owen, Redline, and Zane Godby, Clif Bar Devo, 5 seconds back, and Jordan another 10secs back, Spencer Downing, Clif Bar Devo, was just behind Jordan.<br /><br />Owen and Godby joined Keegan by the end of the 1st lap as they battled through the masters field. Jordan was struggling a bit with skipping gears. With 3 of 5 laps complete, the front 3 had passed the entire masters field, and Logan went on the attack.<br /><br />Owen's attack left Godby and Keegan chasing together, as Jordan switched to his backup bike. Cypress Gorry and Skyler Taylor both passed Downing on the 4th lap. On the final lap, Owen pushed home to take the win, as Godby dropped a tiring Keegan. After another bike change, Jordan mounted a couragous last lap comeback, but couldn't reach the tiring Keegan. Gorry finished 5th, and Downing outsprinted Skyler for 6th.<br /><br />Final order:<br />1. Logan Owen<br />2. Zane Godby @22secs<br />3. Keegan Swenson @44sec<br />4. Jordan Cullen @58sec<br />5. Cypress Gorry @2:23<br />6. Spencer Downing @2:45<br />7. Skyler Taylor @2:45<br />8. Lionel Rocheleau @3:10JimmerChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00169266361510787117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33411241.post-90891638716557060782011-10-05T08:00:00.000-07:002011-10-05T08:05:17.215-07:00Baker Orchard Pre-reg closes in 1 week<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-e_u0ZIV5tp8/ToxxfFq0IQI/AAAAAAAAHE4/pb1msYI-x-Q/s1600/Bakermedals.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 264px; height: 265px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-e_u0ZIV5tp8/ToxxfFq0IQI/AAAAAAAAHE4/pb1msYI-x-Q/s400/Bakermedals.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660023610609508610" /></a><br />Pre-registration closes next Wednesday, Oct 12th at 11PM. Save time, money, and secure your starting spot!<br /><br />This race is the first of 4 events in the <a href = "http://www.mcf.net/images/stories/2011LazerSportSuperSeries.jpg">Lazer Sport Cylocross Super Series</a>.<br /><br />Pre-register <a href = "http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=14134">Here</a>.JimmerChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00169266361510787117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33411241.post-34689205289368303302011-10-05T07:59:00.000-07:002011-10-05T08:00:23.198-07:00Baker Orchard Cyclocross Promo<a href="http://www.mcf.net///misc/2011/Cyclocross/Flyer-2011BakerOrchardCX.pdf"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 307px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646356601467665346" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2P0dFt8Td9w/TlvjadGpe8I/AAAAAAAAHB8/8H_M9gjFQns/s400/2011BakerOrchardCX.jpg" /></a><br />Baker Orchard Cyclocross is back for the 3rd year running. This year's edition promises to be bigger and better. Famous for riding through the Barn, adding the Log Stair run-up last year, this year includes 75% more prize money, race announcer, vendor expo, and BBQ.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mcf.net/images/stories/2011LazerSportSuperSeries.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646361262438350754" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GOAPQEINrSw/Tlvnpwkp_6I/AAAAAAAAHCE/hN2JeCw3xqg/s400/2011LazerSportSuperSeries.jpg" /></a><br /><br />This race will be a part of the new and improved 2011 Lazer Sport Cyclocross Super Series, which includes series prize money and an official 8x5 starting grid. Start order will be determined by the 2010 Lazer Series Standings, then by order of registration. Fields which did not have a 2010 Lazer Series category, will start in order of registration.<br /><br />Pre-registration is now open at <a href="http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=14134">www.BikeReg.com</a>. No Rider Surcharge! Pre-reg fee is $25, $5 extra race. Juniors categories are free.<br /><br />For latest updates, visit <a href="http://bakerorchardcross.blogspot.com/">http://bakerorchardcross.blogspot.com/</a>.JimmerChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00169266361510787117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33411241.post-63257076655793835862011-10-04T07:29:00.000-07:002011-10-04T07:31:31.402-07:00New coverage of Jordan's Short and Fat Victory<a href = "http://hudson-wi.patch.com/articles/hudsonite-jordan-cullen-wins-short-fat-division-at-chequamegon-fat-tire-festival">Hudson Patch</a><br /><br /><a href = "http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/event/article/id/44606/group/Sports/">Hudson Star Observer</a>JimmerChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00169266361510787117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33411241.post-57122362689554432182011-09-22T11:38:00.000-07:002011-09-22T11:40:27.202-07:00Website Dedicated to Supporters of Jordan Cullen<div align="center"><a href="http://eurocrosscampagin.blogspot.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 191px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 222px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655255397441895170" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FxGl01KdMxk/TnuA0jaiewI/AAAAAAAAHEY/w6AjmHrvrdg/s400/rsz_logo.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://eurocrosscampagin.blogspot.com/">http://eurocrosscampagin.blogspot.com/</a></div>JimmerChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00169266361510787117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33411241.post-73673544228530420722011-09-22T09:05:00.000-07:002011-09-22T09:29:33.786-07:00Junior Development Support from USA Cycling<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3LC_XC3FR3w/TntdoFY4fII/AAAAAAAAHDw/_mvmUBktYtU/s1600/imagesCA135PNQ.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 259px; height: 194px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3LC_XC3FR3w/TntdoFY4fII/AAAAAAAAHDw/_mvmUBktYtU/s400/imagesCA135PNQ.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655216700316482690" /></a><br /><br />Jordan was recently invited to attend the USA Cycling National Talent ID Camp in Chula Vista, CA held Oct 30-Nov 3. This is the 3rd successive year Jordan has been invited to this exclusive camp, designed to develop the future US professional road cyclists. Costs of the camp are limited to airfare, and bike transport. USA Cycling picks up all lodging, food, and other transport fees.<br /><br />Unfortunately, Jordan made a difficult choice last spring, in making cyclocross his priority this year. Between the risk of burn-out, high costs involved, and missing too much school, he was forced to choose. While Jordan did have a phenomenal road season this year, he did pass on the opportunity to road race in Europe with USA Cycling this summer, and is opting out of attending the National Talent ID Camp this fall.<br /><br />Jordan did get the opportunity to attend an invite only Cyclocross Camp in Helena, MT in July. USA Cycling provide the same level of support there as they do for the Talent ID Camp.<br /><br />Good to see USA Cycling providing these opportunities for promising young cyclists.JimmerChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00169266361510787117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33411241.post-53256931318370994162011-09-21T11:27:00.000-07:002011-09-22T07:09:03.599-07:00European Cross Campaign Cash DonationsIf you want to donate funds to Jordan Cullen for his European Cross Campaign without buying a t-shirt, contact me at <a href="mailto:j.cullen@sbcglobal.net">j.cullen@sbcglobal.net</a>. You can send a check, or I can send you a paypal invoice so you can use a credit card, or simply click the Donate Button Below. Thanks for all your support!<br /><br /><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"><input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_s-xclick" /><input type="hidden" name="hosted_button_id" value="655HT34KQRF7C" /><input type="image" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donateCC_LG.gif" border="0" name="submit" alt="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1" /></form>JimmerChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00169266361510787117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33411241.post-89596191274524436652011-09-20T11:29:00.000-07:002011-09-21T08:11:09.924-07:00Support Jordan Cullen's European Cross Campaign<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0O34JvuVw2E/TnjbkaIjh5I/AAAAAAAAHCc/iwqXRXCiwNA/s1600/eurocrosscampaigntshirtdesign.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 306px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654510750700636050" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0O34JvuVw2E/TnjbkaIjh5I/AAAAAAAAHCc/iwqXRXCiwNA/s400/eurocrosscampaigntshirtdesign.JPG" /></a><br />Jordan is planning on attending Euro Cross Camp in Belgium, in December over the holidays. He is also making a bid for the USA Junior 17-18 World Cyclocross Team. We are raising funds to help cover some of the costs of Jordan's travel.<br /><br />T-shirts to support Jordan's European Cross Campaign are now available for ordering online at <a href="https://ugpogo.undergroundshirts.com/groupIndex.php?cart_id=657">https://ugpogo.undergroundshirts.com/groupIndex.php?cart_id=657</a><br /><br />The short sleeve t-shirts are black, with white screen printing on both front and back. They are available in Unisex sizes Small-3XL, Youth sizes Small-XL, and Ladies fashion fit sizes Small-4XL. The Ladies sizes do fit a bit small.<br /><br />Cost is $20/shirt, and payment is accepted by credit card. Deadline for ordering is Oct 3rd.<br /><br />Delivery of the shirts will be done at several locations and times. Jordan will be available at all pickup locations to thank you and autograph your shirt. Shipping via USPS is available by request to <a href="mailto:j.cullen@sbcglobal.net">j.cullen@sbcglobal.net</a>.<br /><br />First available pick-up will be Oct 15th at the <a href = "http://www.mcf.net///misc/2011/Cyclocross/Flyer-2011BakerOrchardCX.pdf">Baker Orchard Cyclocross Race</a>. Additional pick-up locations and times will be posted soon.<br /><br />We thank you for your support!JimmerChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00169266361510787117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33411241.post-77314725867930280602011-09-18T06:49:00.000-07:002011-09-18T07:26:39.687-07:00Jordan's European Cross CampaignMany people have been wondering why Jordan has missed the last couple Tuesday Night Cross races, and why he isn't racing the USGP at Madison next weekend. He has been advised by his coaches to take a break from racing in September, in preparation for a long cross season. With Nationals moving to January, and the ultimate goal of making the US Cyclocross Worlds team, he needs the rest.<br /><br />Jordan will be racing again this year for <a href="http://sustainablecycling.blogspot.com/">Clif Bar Development Cross Team</a> out of Boulder, CO. The team is managed by Ben Turner and Mitch Hoke.<br /><br />Since your cyclocross age is one year older than your actual age, Jordan is now 17, and is in his first year of eligibility to race Cyclocross Worlds.<br /><br />The selection criteria for the worlds team requires travel to major events, in both the US and Europe, which are UCI sanctioned. At these events, high placings earn UCI points, which determine your national and world ranking. These UCI rankings are used by USA Cycling coaches to select riders for the European World Cups and Cross Worlds Team.<br /><br />Below are the Major events Jordan is targeting this season:<br /><ul><br /><li>Fort Collins, CO USGP, October 8-9</li><br /><li>Cincinnati, OH UCI, November 5-6 </li><br /><li>Louisville, KY USGP, November 12-13 </li><br /><li>Jingle Cross, IA, November 25-27 </li><br /><li>Bend, OR USGP, December 10-11 </li><br /><li>Euro Cross Camp Belgium, December 16- January 1 </li><br /><li>US National Championships Madison, WI, January 4-8</li><br /><li>Cyclocross Worlds Belgium, January 25-29</li></ul><br /><br />To help fund Jordan's quest, he will be selling t-shirts, and holding a fundraiser this fall. The t-shirt design is shown below. Ordering details coming soon.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UTe073UUYT0/TnX8vUOkvxI/AAAAAAAAHCU/KGjfd3Za1Ic/s1600/1316190191_101121_Jim.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UTe073UUYT0/TnX8vUOkvxI/AAAAAAAAHCU/KGjfd3Za1Ic/s400/1316190191_101121_Jim.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653702797047414546" /></a>JimmerChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00169266361510787117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33411241.post-4647942120859980052011-09-17T13:57:00.001-07:002011-09-19T20:28:56.835-07:00Jordan wins Chequamegon Short and Fat<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wZNITZ982uA/TnXt7X464-I/AAAAAAAAHCM/VsjsKm5n918/s1600/winner.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653686511514346466" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wZNITZ982uA/TnXt7X464-I/AAAAAAAAHCM/VsjsKm5n918/s400/winner.jpg" /></a> Photo by Darlene Prois </div><br />Jordan won the <a href="http://www.itiming.com/raceresults/784-cftf11_sfovl.pdf">Chequamegon Short and Fat</a> race, held in Cable, WI yesterday. He did so in dominating fashion, attacking the 900 racer field just a mile or so into the race as the surface changed from pavement to gravel. Only Ian Haupt attempted to follow, but was soon reeled in by a front group of chasers. Jordan finished nearly 4 minutes clear, in the 2nd fastest time in the 29 year history of the event. Ian Haupt 2nd, Nate Labecki 3rd. Conditions were dry and fast, as indicated by Jordan's winning time of 48:41, averaging 19.7mph over the 16 mile off-road course.<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.cheqfattire.com/WinnersList10.pdf">Chequamegon</a> has a rich history. With that legacy in mind, Jordan decided last fall he would set a goal of winning the Short and Fat. There are 2 races held at the <a href="http://www.cheqfattire.com/">Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival</a>. The Chequamegon 40 is a 40 mile race starting in Hayward, WI finishing at Telemark Lodge in Cable, WI. The Short and Fat is a 16 mile race starting in downtown Cable, and finishing at the same location as the 40. You must be 18 years old on race day to do the 40. The Short and Fat is typically dominated by teenagers, yearning to be old enough to race the 40 someday.<br /><br />The first step in Jordan's quest to win the Short and Fat was to get a Mountain Bike. We picked up a Scott 26" hardtail in December, 2010 from <a href="http://flandersbros.com/">Flanders Cycles</a>. Jordan's first prep race was the <a href="http://jimmerc.blogspot.com/2011/05/freewheel-frolic-mtb-race-jordan-wins.html">Freewheel Frolic</a> back in May, where he won the Comp division on an extremely muddy course. He raced off-road twice in August. First was the Border Battle in River Falls, WI, where he found the tight twisty single track unlikeable, finishing 4th in the Elite Juniors. Next was the Pre-Fat in Seeley, WI where Jordan won his age class, and finished 16th overall in the Expert division.<br /><br />Then MBRC/Flanders teammate, Ed Macholda, generously offered to loan Jordan his Trek Top Fuel 9.9 for the Short and Fat. Jordan quickly leaped at the opportunity, and the rode the full suspension machine in a flawless race to victory.<br /><br />Jordan was disappointed he had to miss Hudson High's Homecoming, but we all know being a great athlete requires sacrifice.JimmerChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00169266361510787117noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33411241.post-3586073522844662152011-09-13T19:52:00.001-07:002011-09-13T19:52:56.062-07:00TNC#3 Race Report is up.Available on the front page of <a href = "http://www.mcf.net">www.mcf.net</a>JimmerChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00169266361510787117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33411241.post-57944422621766374542011-09-06T20:39:00.000-07:002011-09-06T20:40:27.945-07:00TNC#2 Race ReportAvailable on the front page of <a href = "http://www.mcf.net">www.mcf.net</a>JimmerChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00169266361510787117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33411241.post-51673972912551574112011-08-30T20:33:00.001-07:002011-08-30T20:33:32.787-07:00Cross season is here!Report filed on the front page of <a href = "http://www.mcf.net">www.mcf.net</a>.JimmerChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00169266361510787117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33411241.post-73738102875775623492011-08-29T12:07:00.000-07:002011-08-29T12:38:40.305-07:002011 Baker Orchard Cyclocross Promo<a href="http://www.mcf.net///misc/2011/Cyclocross/Flyer-2011BakerOrchardCX.pdf"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 307px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646356601467665346" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2P0dFt8Td9w/TlvjadGpe8I/AAAAAAAAHB8/8H_M9gjFQns/s400/2011BakerOrchardCX.jpg" /></a>
<br />Baker Orchard Cyclocross is back for the 3rd year running. This year's edition promises to be bigger and better. Famous for riding through the Barn, adding the Log Stair run-up last year, this year includes 75% more prize money, race announcer, vendor expo, and BBQ.
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<br />This race will be a part of the new and improved 2011 Lazer Sport Cyclocross Super Series, which includes series prize money and an official 8x5 starting grid. Start order will be determined by the 2010 Lazer Series Standings, then by order of registration. Fields which did not have a 2010 Lazer Series category, will start in order of registration.
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<br />Pre-registration is now open at <a href="http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=14134">www.BikeReg.com</a>. No Rider Surcharge! Pre-reg fee is $25, $5 extra race. Juniors categories are free.
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<br />For latest updates, visit <a href="http://bakerorchardcross.blogspot.com/">http://bakerorchardcross.blogspot.com/</a>.
<br />JimmerChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00169266361510787117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33411241.post-20994772419867350242011-08-17T08:27:00.000-07:002011-08-17T08:30:25.924-07:00Border Battle this Weekend<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xMc8q5KEjZ4/TkvecheQsVI/AAAAAAAAHBY/Qga7kv4V6b8/s1600/FreewheelFrolicMTB%2B022.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xMc8q5KEjZ4/TkvecheQsVI/AAAAAAAAHBY/Qga7kv4V6b8/s400/FreewheelFrolicMTB%2B022.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641847539814674770" /></a>
<br />Jordan is back racing his Mountain Bike this coming Sunday in River Falls, WI at the <a href = "http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2011-2642">Border Battle</a>.JimmerChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00169266361510787117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33411241.post-87255675673201745132011-08-16T08:17:00.000-07:002011-08-16T10:55:38.924-07:00MN Match Sprint Championships<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FHQimplEsCw/TkqMX9yI94I/AAAAAAAAHBQ/RIO61h-52JY/s1600/matchsprintmen.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641475826584713090" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FHQimplEsCw/TkqMX9yI94I/AAAAAAAAHBQ/RIO61h-52JY/s400/matchsprintmen.JPG" /></a> Men's Podium (L-R): Mike Hall - 2nd, Chris Ferris - 1st, Jordan Cullen - 3rd
<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ggeC1hFk754/TkqKcwA2lHI/AAAAAAAAHBI/9nw_ZvPTBqc/s1600/photo.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641473709764416626" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ggeC1hFk754/TkqKcwA2lHI/AAAAAAAAHBI/9nw_ZvPTBqc/s400/photo.JPG" /></a> Women's Podium (L-R): Sarah Huang - 2nd, Linsey Hamilton - 1st, Teresa Moriarty - 3rd
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<br />Chris Ferris (PJW racing) and Linsey Hamilton (Synergy) both retained their MN State Match Sprint Championships. Both riders proved to be unbeatable, each having the fastest flying 200m for their field, and neither of them losing a race all night.</div>
<br />The men's semi-final match-ups were defending champ Ferris vs. 16 year-old Jordan Cullen (MBRC/Flanders), and a heavyweight bout between Mike Hall (Behind Bars/LGR) vs. Ted Schmid (SpeedFix). Ferris and Cullen showed off their trackstand ability, having to be whistled off after a 30sec standoff. Ferris was forced to use the afterburners against Cullen's junior gear restricted, fast spinning legs, prevailing in 2 races, and taking the match. Schmid and Hall were the match-up of the night. Both savvy veterans of the event, they pushed each other hard, splitting the first 2 races, forcing a 3rd. In 3rd race, Hall opened up the sprint first, with Schmid getting to his wheel, but not having enough to come around. Hall moved on to the Gold Medal round against Ferris, with Cullen and Schmid racing for Bronze.
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<br />In the Bronze medal match, Cullen took advantage of the fact that Schmid was tired from a hard fought battle with Hall, going hard right from the start. Schmid got onto young Cullen's wheel, but Cullen persisted with a insane pace, even accelerating at the bell to drop Schmid. More of the same in the 2nd race, with Cullen taking the match.
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<br />In the Gold Medal match, Ferris had the upper hand against a battle weary Hall, but there were to be no gifts this night. The first race was a close one, with Ferris jumping Hall from behind. Hall did his best to hold the sprinters lane, but the Ferris afterburners were too much. First race to Ferris. In the 2nd race, Hall tried jumping first, and pulled away briefly, only to have Ferris come over in the backstretch for an easy victory.
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<br />The women did a round robin format to determine the final match-ups. The Gold Medal round was between defending champ Linsey Hamilton and 16 year-old Sarah Huang (ISCorp). The Bronze Medal round was between Teresa Moriarty (MBRC/Flanders) and Megan Kelly (Omnium). Kelly rode impressively against heavily favored Moriarty, but Teresa prevailed, winning the match in 2 races. The Gold Medal round was a good one. In race 1, a tactically savvy Hamilton kept young Huang on her right hip, preventing her from taking the sprinters lane, taking the easy win. Race 2 was much closer, with Huang following in Hamilton's slip stream. Huang attempted to come around in the final turn, but Hamilton was able to hold on to win race 2, and retain her state championship title for another year.
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<br />Mike Pribble was the winner of the Men's Cat 4/5 title.JimmerChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00169266361510787117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33411241.post-75495170401044639252011-08-15T13:32:00.001-07:002011-08-15T13:36:56.489-07:00Tuesday Night Cross is coming!<div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TB6YeExGg1g/TkmCqRH_XAI/AAAAAAAAHBA/CN7xJWqNUcQ/s1600/6024534764_47371bd407_b.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641183670921288706" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TB6YeExGg1g/TkmCqRH_XAI/AAAAAAAAHBA/CN7xJWqNUcQ/s400/6024534764_47371bd407_b.jpg" /></a> Photo by Rich Spielberg </div>
<br /><a href="http://www.mcf.net///misc/2011/Cyclocross/Flyer-TNC%20flyer%202011.pdf">Tuesday Night Cross</a> starts August 30th and runs for 7 weeks. A great opportunity for new riders to learn the basics at the 5PM skills clinic. Not ready to race, come watch!
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