6th place is better than 17th atmo

[shinomaster]

I led the starting sprint in first place, and was cheered on by Zanc and friends to a sixth place today. Some dude with red K's out sprinted me at the line, for fifth and a door prize. I'm very pleased regardless. Good times were had in Portland. More later.. :beer:

[DarrenCT]

I led the starting sprint in first place, and was cheered on by Zanc and friends to a sixth place today. Some dude with red K's out sprinted me at the line, for fifth and a door prize. I'm very pleased regardless. Good times were had in Portland. More later.. :beer:

how was the party last night?

did u get sacha drunk?

[stevep]

nice ride shino.
thats one to be pleased with.

[flux]

Did TJ win the Elite's?

[DarrenCT]

if u aint 1st, your last

[DarrenCT]

just kidding. u ever see that Talladega Nights movie? :)

[shinomaster]

how was the party last night?

did u get sacha drunk?


No...I behaved, but I couldn't sleep. I raced on about three hours sleep. Thurday I got wrecked with my GF. :beer:

[shinomaster]

Did TJ win the Elite's?


He crushed Trebon and Wells. It was a brutal race.

[chrisroph]

shino was beaming.

a big storm blew in during the elites pounding rain 39 deg F.

tj put the smack down on the k boys with ryan in second. tj was very impressive and made this slick as snot uphill section look easy and it was anything but.

[flux]

He crushed Trebon and Wells. It was a brutal race.

TJ can drive a bike like no other. Sweet.

[shinomaster]

TJ can drive a bike like no other. Sweet.

Today was muck. Tomorrow will likely be soup. We had snow (just a little bit.) JS I saw you team mate race. A lot of top racers had a tough day. Skerrit got yanked I think.

[DarrenCT]

No...I behaved, but I couldn't sleep. I raced on about three hours sleep. Thurday I got wrecked with my GF. :beer:

shino,

the 2nd day after is the one that hurts. bad training regiment atmo :)

[stevep]

tj is a mudder.
he loves that shiit better than anything.
the worse it is the more he smiles.

glad he slipped the stiletto into treborn.
ooops sorry to treborns fans.

these are his conditions...not some crass crit...

[DarrenCT]

btw

what team does TJ race for?

[gasman]

Congrats Shino-
I almost drove up last night to Sachas' digs and watch the racing today but I whimped out.

good job

[stevep]

btw

what team does TJ race for?

cyclocrossworld/cannondale/leer

sort of his own program w/ jeremy powers as a teammate though their kit is different.

[e-RICHIE]

cyclocrossworld/cannondale/leer

sort of his own program w/ jeremy powers as a teammate though their kit is different.
"stevep knows 'cross atmo"

[Bruce K]

Actually JP's teammate is Lyne Bessette.

TJ's deal is considered a separate team with cyclocrossworld.com as a sponsor for both.

BK

[shinomaster]

imho johnson should go to europe atmo--to race his bicycle.

[swoop]

they're you go stud. enjoy it.

[stevep]

imho johnson should go to europe atmo--to race his bicycle.

soon enough

[bigtime]

shino that rules! nice job today. couldnt make it out-- helping a friend move, and missed vanillas open house. very uncross weekend for me, so hearing good news about others makes me very happy.

[big shanty]

matt from the RS team got the hook in the A race. Zank looked solid in his race. Coylifut and myette10 were looking smooth in the 35+ stud race. The Zank bikes look dreamy in person. I calmly stood by and ingested a potent cocktail of diuretics (booze + coffee) all day. More tomorrow.

[big shanty]

The Vanilla open house was fun, and the displays were inspiring.

[shinomaster]

Wow I'm on cyclingnews.com my first time ever...
Today was kinda miserable. Sorry Zank and Matt. ;)
C Men

1 Landon Erickson (Zoka)
2 Laird Novak
3 John Spring
4 Chip Baker (Sycip Racing)
5 Jon Mason
6 John Miller (Quad Cycles.com)
7 Brian Staby (NorCal/Specialized)
8 Ryan Larson (none)
9 Leldon King
10 Chad Morris (Cycle Sport)
11 Cosmic Miller (Bicycle Centers)
12 Anthony Maietta (Maietta Handbuilt Bicycles)
13 Rich Temer
14 Erik Peterson (Cambridge/Igleheart)
15 Ivan Anderholm (Scott's Cycles)
16 Michael Przybylski
17 Curtis Dearden (none)
18 Luke Sosnowski
19 Matt Couzens (Portland Velo)
20 Doug Brecht
21 Mark Proia (cyclepath)
22 Tom Strodtbeck (BicycleAttorney.com)
23 Michael Dicenso (Team NRC/Pedalmasher)
24 Eli Levine (Boston Road Club)
25 Vince Mazzuca
26 Noah Megowan
27 Christian Martin (RiverCity Bicycles)
28 Michael Kender (Portland Velo)
29 Matt Chalmers (Team ATM)
30 PETERSON Conklin (Sunday Muddy Sunday)
31 Peter Nierengarten
32 Matt Webber (Team Kermantle)
33 Eric Stolberg (Gründelbrüisers)
34 Henry Annen (343 Racing)
35 Chris Mahan (Team Novara/REI)
36 Rob Tsunehiro
37 George Jackson (Old Town Bicycles)
38 Mark Longrie (Old Town Cycle)
39 Dylan Mcnamee
40 Chris Wherity (Collins/Specialized)
41 Darell Jamieson (Azonic)
42 Meshkat Javid (Mighty Riders Cycling)
43 Tim Spence (New Revolution Cycles - Pedalmashers)
44 Geoff Wittreich
45 Scott Ballard (Alameda Brewhouse)
46 John Mark Baldwin (Alameda Brewhouse)
47 Robert Bigwood
48 David Fee
49 Frank Obrien
50 Scott Korn
51 Raymond Whitlow
52 Brad Loetel (Cycle U)
53 Tony Hobkirk
54 Craig Rowley
55 Will Cortez (Trail Head Cycles)
56 Mark Monroe (Twp Wheeler/Specialized)
57 Bob Crow (Lazy Tarantulas)
58 Keith Richards (Avanti TiCycles)
59 David Torrance
60 Matt Gaulette
61 Keevin Bynrr
62 Leland Jossy (Sunday Muddy Sunday)
63 Chris Liebsch
64 Isaac Potoczny-Jones
65 Mark Brazier
66 Ed Jones
67 Joel Grabenstien
68 Darren Pennington
69 Tyrone Long (Endo & The Back Peddlers)
70 Unknown
71 Charlie Wilcox
72 DAvid Strader (Team Oregon)
73 Mike Braaten (Old Town Bicycle)
74 Sam Jackson (TeamKermantle)
75 Phil Avery (League Racign)
76 Greg Smith (three rivers)
77 Ty Lambert (Portland Velo)
78 Unknown
79 Jimmy Candelaria
80 Brent Mattix
81 Dave Aldersebaes (Ironclad Performance Wear)
82 Todd Williams (eurtz deuxnut)
83 David Volkert (Axley USA)
84 Fergus Kinnell
85 Robert James
86 Michael Krum
87 Geoff Fanning
88 Todd Borkowitz
89 Michael O'leary
90 Jospeh Cooper
91 Jeff Walton
92 Patrick Meigs
93 Scott Mccoy
94 Unknown
95 Steve Reed
96 James Sharp
97 Keith Martin

[shinomaster]

IMHo this is Zanks new GF.. http://oregonvelo.exposuremanager.com/p/uspg07day1extras/img_842120

[chrisroph]

IMHo this is Zanks new GF.. http://oregonvelo.exposuremanager.com/p/uspg07day1extras/img_842120

what's the whistle for?

[Bruce K]

Watch it shino, Mrs. Zanc won't let him come play with you anymore if you keep this up. ;)

BK

[shinomaster]

The whistle is for the good times. http://oregonvelo.exposuremanager.com/p/uspg07day1extras/img_925718

[stevep]

shino,
how went the elite race?
s

[e-RICHIE]

shino,
how went the elite race?
s
see The Boys From Brazil and you'll know the outcome atmo.

[shinomaster]

Stevep. It starts in 27 minutes. I went home a cold shivering mess. Had a hot shower, "good times" and a half pound organic burger with a Bloody Mary imho. Miserable is an understatement.

[shinomaster]

I know what it's like to bottom-out a tubular now.

[stevep]

Stevep. It starts in 27 minutes. I went home a cold shivering mess. Had a hot shower, "good times" and a half pound organic burger with a Bloody Mary imho. Miserable is an understatement.


yeah, yeah, im asleep here. forgot the time change.

looks freakin miserable for sure.

hey, good ride yesterday.

[flux]

Who know's what happened in the Elite's today?

[shinomaster]

Who know's what happened in the Elite's today?
I know they all got wet and cold. :banana:

[Your_Friend!]

Shinomaster!


Three Cheers

For You!

That _Is_

Better Than

17th!

Top Ten!

Podium Next!





Love,
Y_F!

[shinomaster]

This just in...Trebon won .

[Bruce K]

John;

Nice job on your top 10.

Where was TJ today?

I believe a 3rd or better gets him the series Championship.

Any word on the Elite Women?

BK

[flux]

Thanks for the update Shino and nice ridin' out there.

[chrisroph]

just back from the race, epic conditions, pounding rain, rising winds, mud everywhere but better traction than yesterday, ryan rode off and left everyone for dead. tj was 2d by about 1.5 minutes followed by wells, wicks and kabush (I think i got this right). What fun, bells, beer, muck and lots of great racing. McCormack was in there,what a stud.

Zanc and myette were in good form and are having a great time. matt got mid 20s in the 35 plus,not sure about zanc and terry as they were thawing in the car for the elites while matt was among the people cheering ad ringing our church bell.

i'm taking a shower and then my love and i are meeting the boston boys and terry and his family for some dinner at mcmenimans.

[e-RICHIE]

Where was TJ today?
I believe a 3rd or better gets him the series Championship.

bruce tj was second but it list tree as the series winner.
atmo?

[Bruce K]

You are right.

I must have misread the Velonews article. Maybe it was TJ ahead of Trebon and 3rd or better.

Oh well.

BK

[shinomaster]

I think the series prize is some pedals.

[93legendti]

Way to go John!

[pdxmech13]

todays race was gruesome to say the least.
saw Bessette come down with hypo almost.

[manet]

what's the whistle for?

opening whistle for muffin top business

[coylifut]

uber tough race today for all, but much faster and less slick than yesterday. there was so much rain that it was soupy as opposed to peanut butter. I saw Lynne Bessete climb off her bike in the pit and jump in the SRAM car which was immediately fired up. By the way she looked, I suspect it was hypo. what's interesting is how early it happened in the race. Saw another one of the women contenders hurried away with a scary look on her face to an RV to get her warm.

Tree Farm went off the front and quickly put 1.5 in TJ. Powers was about in 12th position for a couple of laps then quit. Same with Anthony. Driscoll was the revelation of the weekend. Horner didn't start today.

[shinomaster]

opening whistle for muffin top business

There was so much half-clad-hot muffin tops at the Crusade dance party tonight imho. Zank where the eff were you and Matt?

[shinomaster]

http://app.obra.org/results/event/6469#race_92459

[big shanty]

http://app.obra.org/results/event/6469#race_92459

Your twin brother Cosmic had a good day.

[chrisroph]

shino, how about a sunday report?

[stevep]

shino, how about a sunday report?

shino was trying to kill himself but his fingers were too cold to pull the trigger

[shinomaster]

shino was trying to kill himself but his fingers were too cold to pull the trigger

No so Steve. I was using your mug full of hot coffee before I send it. Ha ha.
More later Chris.

[chrisroph]

OK. nice pic. tires rawked but didn't roll, correct?

[manet]

Wow I'm on cyclingnews.com my first time ever...
Today was kinda miserable. Sorry Zank and Matt. ;)
C Men

1 Landon Erickson (Zoka)
2 Laird Novak
3 John Spring
4 Chip Baker (Sycip Racing)
5 Jon Mason
6 John Miller (Quad Cycles.com)
7 Brian Staby (NorCal/Specialized)
8 Ryan Larson (none)
9 Leldon King
10 Chad Morris (Cycle Sport)
11 Cosmic Miller (Bicycle Centers)
12 Anthony Maietta (Maietta Handbuilt Bicycles)
13 Rich Temer
14 Erik Peterson (Cambridge/Igleheart)
15 Ivan Anderholm (Scott's Cycles)
16 Michael Przybylski
17 Curtis Dearden (none)
18 Luke Sosnowski
19 Matt Couzens (Portland Velo)
20 Doug Brecht
21 Mark Proia (cyclepath)
22 Tom Strodtbeck (BicycleAttorney.com)
23 Michael Dicenso (Team NRC/Pedalmasher)
24 Eli Levine (Boston Road Club)
25 Vince Mazzuca
26 Noah Megowan
27 Christian Martin (RiverCity Bicycles)
28 Michael Kender (Portland Velo)
29 Matt Chalmers (Team ATM)
30 PETERSON Conklin (Sunday Muddy Sunday)
31 Peter Nierengarten
32 Matt Webber (Team Kermantle)
33 Eric Stolberg (Gründelbrüisers)
34 Henry Annen (343 Racing)
35 Chris Mahan (Team Novara/REI)
36 Rob Tsunehiro
37 George Jackson (Old Town Bicycles)
38 Mark Longrie (Old Town Cycle)
39 Dylan Mcnamee
40 Chris Wherity (Collins/Specialized)
41 Darell Jamieson (Azonic)
42 Meshkat Javid (Mighty Riders Cycling)
43 Tim Spence (New Revolution Cycles - Pedalmashers)
44 Geoff Wittreich
45 Scott Ballard (Alameda Brewhouse)
46 John Mark Baldwin (Alameda Brewhouse)
47 Robert Bigwood
48 David Fee
49 Frank Obrien
50 Scott Korn
51 Raymond Whitlow
52 Brad Loetel (Cycle U)
53 Tony Hobkirk
54 Craig Rowley
55 Will Cortez (Trail Head Cycles)
56 Mark Monroe (Twp Wheeler/Specialized)
57 Bob Crow (Lazy Tarantulas)
58 Keith Richards (Avanti TiCycles)
59 David Torrance
60 Matt Gaulette
61 Keevin Bynrr
62 Leland Jossy (Sunday Muddy Sunday)
63 Chris Liebsch
64 Isaac Potoczny-Jones
65 Mark Brazier
66 Ed Jones
67 Joel Grabenstien
68 Darren Pennington
69 Tyrone Long (Endo & The Back Peddlers)
70 Unknown
71 Charlie Wilcox
72 DAvid Strader (Team Oregon)
73 Mike Braaten (Old Town Bicycle)
74 Sam Jackson (TeamKermantle)
75 Phil Avery (League Racign)
76 Greg Smith (three rivers)
77 Ty Lambert (Portland Velo)
78 Unknown
79 Jimmy Candelaria
80 Brent Mattix
81 Dave Aldersebaes (Ironclad Performance Wear)
82 Todd Williams (eurtz deuxnut)
83 David Volkert (Axley USA)
84 Fergus Kinnell
85 Robert James
86 Michael Krum
87 Geoff Fanning
88 Todd Borkowitz
89 Michael O'leary
90 Jospeh Cooper
91 Jeff Walton
92 Patrick Meigs
93 Scott Mccoy
94 Unknown
95 Steve Reed
96 James Sharp
97 Keith Martin

feels pretty good doesn't it.

[shinomaster]

I preregistered for the race on Saturday, but not Sunday. My number on Saturday got called up first so I got the glory-hole money-shot. Because of the choice realistate I was finally able to get off the line in a full sprint without having to wait for the tools and Fred's clogging my path. It's harder than you think to get to the line first at ten in the morning all warmed up in a field of 100 mp C's. After my sweet start I spun out just before the turn onto the off camber hill and got passed by a about 5 guys. I held my place for the whole race, never feeling good. I felt terrible actually, and suffered like a dog for the entire 30 minutes. I kept waiting to get passed but it never happened. It was my best ever performance. The field was smaller and not as full of sand baggers as it was at the beginning of the season. Most of them probably upgraded to B's... I always knew I could have a fast start if I was in the right place. I regret the last four years now.
On Sunday I got called of to the line in just about last place, and had the other kind of hole shot. The sprint took off and there was a nasty wreck right in front of me and I had to almost ride over a downed racer. I really thought I was going to have to ride over his leg--luckily I got around him. I felt better on Sunday actually. I felt strong and fast and as if my body wanted to race, in contrast to the day before when I was racing with sleep deprivation.
I got to the race early and warmed up on my trainer in the rain. I was wearing some layers and a rain cape, two hats, and waterproof pants. After riding on the turbo trainer for 20 minutes I was hot. I didn't have a tent or anything. I'm kind of surprised that Zank and Terry were so cold. I wore bibs, two jerseys and arm and knee warmers, gloves and a hat. I wasn't cold. I guess the layers kept me warm.
There were only so many persons I could pass in 30 minutes and I wound up in 30th place. I didn't care I had an absolute blast riding on the muddy hills and slop. I was really happy with how I rode and with my new tubular tires. I 'm not going back to clinchers. They didn't roll off Chris. :) They don't roll like that.
We had probably the worst weather possible. I was in such a hurry to get to the race that I forgot my Gortex jacket and fleece that I was to wear after the race. I was ****ing freezing AFTER my race. I stayed to watch Zank roll around in the mud with the B's. He is a great guy and all smiles. I took some good pictures that I will post later. I had to split after Zank raced as I was freezing, soaked, and hungry, and my cute friend Cindy was done.
It was a good way to end the season. After nine races and three colds I'm happy to be done, yet kinda bummed too. I feel like I'm fast again and fit, and that feeling is always hard for me to let go of.

[shinomaster]

feels pretty good doesn't it.


Yes...now the world knows my real name. Good thing there are 1000 of us in the phone book .

[J.Greene]

It was a good way to end the season. After nine races and three colds I'm happy to be done, yet kinda bummed too. I feel like I'm fast again and fit, and that feeling is always hard for me to let go of.

Shino,

come see me. It will be blue sky 70 degree cross. Maybe not what you guys love, but you won't complain. And there are only 20 c's. Teach me some cross and you got free lodging.

JG

[shinomaster]

Shino,

come see me. It will be blue sky 70 degree cross. Maybe not what you guys love, but you won't complain. And there are only 20 c's. Teach me some cross and you got free lodging.

JG


That a great offer. I should just quit my job :) Quite frankly I love racing in fair weather. I think I think I would have gotten another top ten last week if it were not for the friggin M_U_D.

[manet]

Shino,

come see me. It will be blue sky 70 degree cross. Maybe not what you guys love, but you won't complain. And there are only 20 c's. Teach me some cross and you got free lodging.

JG

stevep says he'll drive roman and me down.

[shinomaster]

stevep says he'll drive roman and me down.


Lets make a forum cross team.

[DarrenCT]

Lets make a forum cross team.

im game. can we get a beer sponsor shino?

[shinomaster]

im game. can we get a beer sponsor shino?

Probably..I'll call Schlitz right away. :beer:

[DarrenCT]

Probably..I'll call Schlitz right away. :beer:

if we get schlitz as a sponsor, need also need to get Charmin

[DarrenCT]

as well as Tums, and Bipto Bismal

[J.Greene]

stevep says he'll drive roman and me down.

Between Shino and my wife we'll be well fed. He better bring the recipe box atmo. Pick up Richie too, he has been looking pale lately.

JG

[shinomaster]

.

[shinomaster]

It is also the name of a popular porn star.

http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=girlie+&word2=sexy+shino

[myette10]

I preregistered for the race on Saturday, but not Sunday. My number on Saturday got called up first so I got the glory-hole money-shot. Because of the choice realistate I was finally able to get off the line in a full sprint without having to wait for the tools and Fred's clogging my path. It's harder than you think to get to the line first at ten in the morning all warmed up in a field of 100 mp C's. After my sweet start I spun out just before the turn onto the off camber hill and got passed by a about 5 guys. I held my place for the whole race, never feeling good. I felt terrible actually, and suffered like a dog for the entire 30 minutes. I kept waiting to get passed but it never happened. It was my best ever performance. The field was smaller and not as full of sand baggers as it was at the beginning of the season. Most of them probably upgraded to B's... I always knew I could have a fast start if I was in the right place. I regret the last four years now.
On Sunday I got called of to the line in just about last place, and had the other kind of hole shot. The sprint took off and there was a nasty wreck right in front of me and I had to almost ride over a downed racer. I really thought I was going to have to ride over his leg--luckily I got around him. I felt better on Sunday actually. I felt strong and fast and as if my body wanted to race, in contrast to the day before when I was racing with sleep deprivation.
I got to the race early and warmed up on my trainer in the rain. I was wearing some layers and a rain cape, two hats, and waterproof pants. After riding on the turbo trainer for 20 minutes I was hot. I didn't have a tent or anything. I'm kind of surprised that Zank and Terry were so cold. I wore bibs, two jerseys and arm and knee warmers, gloves and a hat. I wasn't cold. I guess the layers kept me warm.
There were only so many persons I could pass in 30 minutes and I wound up in 30th place. I didn't care I had an absolute blast riding on the muddy hills and slop. I was really happy with how I rode and with my new tubular tires. I 'm not going back to clinchers. They didn't roll off Chris. :) They don't roll like that.
We had probably the worst weather possible. I was in such a hurry to get to the race that I forgot my Gortex jacket and fleece that I was to wear after the race. I was ****ing freezing AFTER my race. I stayed to watch Zank roll around in the mud with the B's. He is a great guy and all smiles. I took some good pictures that I will post later. I had to split after Zank raced as I was freezing, soaked, and hungry, and my cute friend Cindy was done.
It was a good way to end the season. After nine races and three colds I'm happy to be done, yet kinda bummed too. I feel like I'm fast again and fit, and that feeling is always hard for me to let go of.
Shino - Nice results, esp Saturday. Aren't you glad you MTFU and raced Sunday? Also - You live in Portland, splurge on some rain gear.

[shinomaster]

Shino - Nice results, esp Saturday. Aren't you glad you MTFU and raced Sunday? Also - You live in Portland, splurge on some rain gear.


Dude I won some uber-fantastic wood fenders at the party last night! Great meeting you BTW..Sorry I had to split on Sunday, I was a wreck. I'll post some good pix of you soon...