Portland Oregon CX Bloopers

We haven't had this kind of weather yet---but likely coming. Perhaps Nationals will be this messy--and slippery!

First CX race for Rawson and Quincy

 


Rawson and Quincy Eastlack line up for their full tilt experience of cyclocross! Quincy shattered the field with an incredible start--nobody could hold onto his "Armstrong-like" pace! Way to go Quincy!!!!!!

Rawson took out the little girl next to him----of course I coached to not get beat by a girl! Just kidding---I think she lasted for the first 20 meters and ran out of gas. Can you believe it---another parent that can't afford pedals for a bike! I'll bet she'll never know what training wheels are though!

Rawson Knievel!!

Hey Dad---how old were Brad and I when we started this!? Funny thing--Rawson's never seen us build anything like this either!!

Thumbs up to Schaake's Pumpkin patch

We had a great time picking pumpkins, eating apple slushies and cookies today! On the way to Clinton Lake to camp---the pumpkin patch is the next exit outside of Lawrence.

360 Domination

The leaves are about ready to go through a big change here. Racing action in Topeka on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon was dominated by 360 Racing--especially in the Masters category!

No Mat Eastlack-that's not a cold sore on my lip! That's evidence of my "lip taking on my stem" in Saturday nights race. With about three laps to go---and just nearly catching back onto the lead group of 5 racers, the front wheel of my bike bounced off the top stair that led us over the top of the racetrack---I of course was carrying the bike and the stem (that's the part that holds the handle bar to the bike) smashed me in the mouth. You know that sound that rings through your head when you know WOW----that hit me really hard?!!---well---that's what I heard--and felt for the next three hours that night. My teeth, jaw and head ached. A few of my buddies watching the race at that location heard it too! Fortunately--just a bruise and no stitches required.

Finished 6th that night and 5th the next day! Scott Dunsimir from Slimen Grossen---you're a stud man! Awesome racing---and smart tactics while the 360 boys beat up on you! Jeff Winkler--you're my hero---however--I won't be attempting to remount my CX bike with just the rails from seat on the post. Seeing your saddle laying upside down on the race track was hilarious.

By the way--did I mention that a large portion of this Sat. night race was ON the dirt race track and the infield of Heartland Park. We hit the dirt track and quickly made our mad dash around the track at 30MPH!! First lap's always the fastest and certainly true in this case!!

The Entertainers

Tent camping at Clinton Lake had perfect weather and conditions for a cyclocross race. Cate took the kids to the water front while we got ready to race. Rebekah was nearly an obstacle to avoid in the sand pit at the playground. Dan Hansen was super kind NOT to run her over!! It must have been the cool 360 shirt she was wearing!

Lewisburg Ciderfest and apple spice donuts!

 



We love the fall.
Each fall we look forward to music outdoors, pony rides and can't miss the apple spice donuts! Cate---what's in your mouth?!! We ate all 12 of the donuts that day! I admit I had three of them!