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madness: TOWER....i am gearing up for CHEQ ! you in and red squirrel?
tower: See you at Afton 2-4? Stay away from deer ticks...
the Madness: Still working on a mtn bike...ugh
tower: "What?" I can't decode the road language. Duluth is for singletrack...
the Madness: MN Racing Schedule:http://mcf.net/calendar/
the Madness: Minier, hows the Greenway lookin?
Matt M: Your hangin in there with a top 3...
Andy: Thanks for the poll spot Matt!I'll try not to let you down yo
Angel: Thank you for advocating for our wolves!
sss: ロレックス
AZ Race Sced: http://www.azcycling.com/09cal/2009_AZ_cal.pdf
AC Racing Sched: http://azmastersracing.com/Schedule.html
the Madness: Boulder 2009 Racing Schedulehttp://www.americancycling.org/Schedule/2009Schedule.aspx
MATT M: TOWER, Dougs trying to keep it a secret. Dont tell his sister or his family. It has something to do with mtn biking.
ower: Doug/ facebook? What? Data does not compute. I got one pulled over on me for sure by my sisters.
MATT N: TOWER.. i saw it was your birthday. Doug is on Facebook. Im coming back to the mtn bike scene next year...AFTON!
tower: Build yourself a pug and you wont be hikin. Run it at buck come summer.
the Madness: TURKEY DAY RIDEDan Swanson7am. Minn Haha Falls StartTH morning. 2008
MeowMeow: Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birrthday to you...can you hear me singing? On tune even!!
the Madness: tower! i will look into it next year!!
tower: Ragnorok... Sign up ASAP.
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the Madness: TOWER. i see that there is a race at ELK in NOV??
lili: hi...blog hopping...
tower: River in Fall/ Winter... When things don't make sense LCR rides... Will PM.
the MADNESS: TOWER- lets meet at LEBANON sometime..?
tower: Winter bike? Don't know nothing else...
Boink: This blog has officially been BOINKED!
the Madness: TOWER-what are your winter riding plans...??
the Madness: Some hills: 5 OHIO/Cherokee, 2 Smith bridge, 2 Ramsey Hills. A few sprints on Cedr Prkwy.
Tower: SS? Don't think I can spin quick enough to make it work... Too bad you were done in by FD. More motivation.
the Madness: TOWER: c u at CHEQ. Single speed for u?
tower: Cheq... My one road race for the year... Mr. Palin in town burnin gasoline... Will be looking for your wheel.
the Madness: TOWER- Not looking to make news with aggression. Just walking around pretty much. 90/10 more like it. CHEQ??
Tower: Nice getup in St.P. 80/20 rule apply? 80% good intent, 20% idiots looking to make the news?
Mean Dawg: Thanks for the plug matt. tuff guy ride this week?
the Madness: TOWER, i saw you on the ground. If I had finished, my head would have swelled and would have broken my helmet.
Tower: Bee Sting? You sure that wasn't my elbow? I had mishaps but DNF does not sit well with LCR.
Mean Dawg: I am racing downers. are you racing?
Heath: Bro, I was at Mt. Kato in SS drag. Your not ready for leadville :). mnscs again this year?
Mean Dawg: Got the glue...and the badge, nice
the Madness: TOWER ??? what are you doign this weekend?
the Madness: A REMINDER: if you didnt get into CHEQ, then you can write your 50 Ways Letter....due JULY 1st...
MADNESS: ZIGGY coming to the BLOCK PARTY in Mpls...
the Madness: TOWER, I will try and make the Mankato race this weekend. Bring your lady friends. Especially Heath!
the Madness: How do i pre-register for the State Fair Crit? the Cat6 website is down...?
Mean Dawg: Thanks for the cheering Yo. It helped a ton!!!
the Madness-: TOWER, i saw the times were slower. Was it wet/muddy? Great job on the crash...getting ready for Red Wing I see...
tower: I had my token crash on the trail I built... Where were you? You missed some misery...
the Madness-: ROGER FEDERER play on Ch. 11 at about noon on friday.

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Sunday, October 25th 2009

8:35 PM

Green Acres vs Ron Paul

The Green Acres cross race was put on by the Synergy Now Bikes team this past sunday. I went over early to basically walk with a backpack and spot on-course trouble. This is my first year with this team and wanted to volunteer some time before that start of my race at 2pm. So, i took some pics and yelled at racers.

A great course with a natural killer run-up, 2 sets of normal cross barriers and a grueling uphill climb each lap. Some of the bigger guns werent at this race so the field seemed a bit smaller. I started near the back and joked with lesser knowns.

Again, I dont have the ability to hammer fast right away and keep it. So,  my strategy is to do whatever I can and maybe not get lapped by the leaders. I did what I could but I managed to get lapped by Dewey and Jesse. A long and soft course made for some power sucking laps. I finished 21st.

Im in the middle hopping on.
Photos: Robbie Halvorson mcf.net
Its too bad that a 2 party country has suppressed such good minds. Republicans fear this guy running as a Libertarian.


It was a good run, I must admit. All kinds of trips.
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Monday, October 19th 2009

7:07 PM

1492

If Capitalism is so good, why do we have so many problems? The people who have the least amount of problems in the world, have the simplest and most civil societies. However, one of those simple hierarchical cultures was transformed forever when they encountered the white man. And now, they are a fragmented and decimated people with little to show, except for widespread obesity, suicides, poverty, alcoholism and a decline in literacy. All of which came well after the US governement declared an eradication of them. The native american genocide by the white race is the second biggest historical calamity in the worlds history. The first being our complete lack of honor, respect and knowledge of its occurrence. Theres a good chance that your ass is sitting on land that once was home to people who never wanted more than what could sustain them year after year.

And when the white man slaughtered tens of millions of Buffalo, we took the one god they they respected and kept them alive.

And that was the final blow.

(we like to round people up even back then)

Next time your in a library or a bookstore, have the moral obligation to spend a few minutes and read the real history of america. The forgotten history. The history that should make you say, "my god, what did we do."
Why we need to ban Christopher Columbus Day.
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Wednesday, October 7th 2009

8:40 AM

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Monday, October 5th 2009

8:32 AM

CROSS XC & Mtn Bike for sale ! Carbon 29er

 My first Cross race was this past sunday. In Orono, MN off of 'old' Hwy 12. Did the flyer say OLD?

I am not good at this kind of race. I try not to look into the eyes of spectators so to not catch any signs pity. I shouldn't even wear my Synergy kit. Maybe I should wear a mustache. I was lapped twice by the leaders of Dewey, Bergman and Pat.  The only fun lap is the first lap.

seth @ sethiversonphoto.com
ORONO Pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/39185634@N05/?saved=1
FOR SALE: See Blog Entry below
Gary Fisher Superfly 29er Mtn bike. email me: mattmuyres[at]hotmail.com
Wal-mart didnt look at good 'again' in Moores Capitalism movie.
Apple Valley: Land for Sale. From Forests to Farms to Fatness: the progression of suburban shitholes.
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Thursday, October 1st 2009

7:51 AM

Gary Fisher Superfly 29er for SALE

Gary Fisher Superfly 29er
Bontrager Carbon cranks
Carbon frame
Bontrager alloy stem, handlebar, carbon  seatpost.
Bontrager wheels
FOX fork w/lockout
Trigger shifting
Hutchinson tubeless tires w/Stans
XO rear Der
XO front Der
Avid Juicy disc brakes

Used a handful last year and a handful this year. Great condition.
$2100


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Monday, September 28th 2009

7:39 AM

wisport worlds road race

Wisport Worlds Road Race

This was my last road race of the year and I looked forward to the challenge being so late in the year. This race is sponsored and put on by the Brones Bike Shop.

The temperature was rising near the start time of 1pm. It was later in the day due to the Time Trial that took place earlier in the morning. Many of the guys in the road race also raced the TT. As I quietly shadowed to the start line, Tristan looked over to me and said, 'well, looks like another group ride.' What he meant was that the Brones team had about a third of the field. The A race had about 20 guys total. Brones had 7, Spring Street had 5 or 6 and Synergy had 1.

A nice surprise to show at the race was Mike Johnson. He is a long time Spring Street dude who is one of the nicest guys to get to know. He was coming off a ironman(Madison) 2 weeks ago, that he had been training for for at least a year. A hardcore endurance type of guy.

So Mike Johnson makes the first move at about mile .5  This was typical Mike. Then James Moore(Brones) joins him. I jump a few seconds later as does Mark Brone. This was the first group to form and get rolling. Mark, Mike, Jim and me. The four of us rotated together for about 2/3rds of the first lap. We made it up the 'big climb' together and down the hill to the flatter part when Lance Niles(Brones) and Tristan Bentzler(Spring Street) bridged up. So now, our group was 3 Brones, 2 Spring Street and myself(Synergy). Those teams also had fellow racers back in the main pack.

Up the second big climb, Lance gets a big gap. I tried to hang on to be with him at the top. I couldn't hang, so he was off the front at the top of the hill and I fell back to the group to reform with them. So now, me, Mike Johnson and Tristan had to chase down Lance while James and Mark could sit in. This was the decisive move. (oh and another dude bridged up to us at some point, the WI TT champ ?)  So, now I'm a little tired form helping to chase down Lance. James Moore takes a flyer. I think Mike Johnson follows and they are off for the rest of lap 2 and into half of lap 3. Lance and Tristan were in a two man group from the top of the third climb chasing them down. They eventually caught James and Mike. So, now, the lead group of 4 about 30 seconds to a minute in front of us. At some point with a few miles left in the race I had to fall back from the 2 guys I was with(Mark and the TT dude)  The TT dude drops Mark eventually.

The ending of the race was nearing. Mark drops back to me, we talk about random stuff, and we TT a bit to the finish. He let me finish 6th. I was dead.

A fun race with a killer hill. Always a good one. RESULTS
I think i might try a cross race soon.
If your looking for an awesome road ride. Try riding Highway  60 from Zumbrota (off of Hwy52) heading east to Waubasha. A 25 mile roller with some big hills. Low traffic, good shoulder, scenic and towns on both ends for refueling.
Saw Michael Franti later that night at the Northrup.
Got in another good solo ride sunday around lake Minnetonka.
No interest until 2025,
Goldman Sachs
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Sunday, September 20th 2009

5:52 PM

Chequamegon- dirt and dust.

Mos Eisley Spaceport. You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious.

I was looking forward to this years Cheq.  My fitness level was above par. My motivation was high since I had only done a handful of mtn bike races so far. I was really anxious to ride the Superfly on this roadie course, letting the 29er momentum thrust me into and over the rollers.

I finally had a place to stay the night before. I cant remember when I stayed up the in area the night before. It has always been a drive up on race day. So, thank you Barry Tungseth and his wife for letting me crash in their family cabin off of double OO in Seeley. 

Pre-race meal was salmon, long grain rice and idaho potatoes. I was feeling good and stayed positive when I hit the bed. The force can have a powerful influence on the weak-minded.

Race morning consisted of getting to Hayward early enough to find a nice parking spot, grab a green tea, and get the bike prepped up and mentally motivated. Things were taking shape. I had a good warmup too. 

RACE:
A safe rollout kept everybody bunched together. I entered Rosies field about 80th it seemed. But this is the way I race now-adays. I cant start fast like the top 30 guys do. I would bonk and burn badly. So, my strategy is to work my up through the field during the race. To do my thing and understand my strengths and weaknesses. 

This worked well. The Birkie section was what it was. Some tough sections, some fast sections. I was with Anakin, Wenk and Dave Meyer for a while. The 29er was doing well. Well, some of the best freighter pilots can be found here. But watch your step. This place can be a little rough.

At Double OO I was in at 63rd. Thanks to the chips Itiming provides, we can get some cool info after the race. Like our 2 time checks. What place we were in at DoubleOO and what place from double OO to the finish we finished at. So my second time check, I was 38th. I was feeling good the second half of the race. My final overall position was a 45th. 2:16:18

Firetower Hill seemed easier than other years. Being dry and seeing a good line, made for a steady and safe climb. I hauled butt down the hill for the remaining 10 miles. Caught a couple guys I think. 

I got a bottle hand up from Dave Z. Thanks! Its always nice to get water during the race. Otherwise, I had plenty of food, gu and liquids. I didnt eat even half of what I brought with me. Always happens. 

This year I went without a computer, CO2 and tube. I thought the conditions were safe enough to go without. 

I almost caught Timmer at the finish. Great job to Camilla for getting second in the womens division for the Short n Fat! 

So this was my best Cheq race. Felt good overall. Never bonked. Paced myself well. About 10 minutes faster than my best time. 29er was solid. Its for sale now. 
Firetower hill.




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Monday, September 14th 2009

7:52 AM

CLEGHORN road race

This annual Wisport race is a favorite. Held in rural Wi, near Eau Claire, it has a few hills, some nice rollers and has the Cleghorn Lions county fair just across the street.

I opted out of the Duluth MNSCS race also on sunday. But 35 south traffic on a sunday didnt seem desirable. Also, Federer was playing at 330 and wanted to catch some of that.

A 2 lap 42 mile course with large Brones and Spring Street teams kept the action high most of the day. Fast from the gun. Attack after attack.

Middle of lap one saw Mark Brone get a gap and later joined by Borgenheimer and another dude. Spring Street wanted Tristan to have a chance at the win, so they put on a chase. Dan B and the other dude were dropped by Brone and a harder chase by Spring Street, myself and maybe another closed the gap. But we were running out of course. I helped chase a bit. Wanted a good effert for the day.

We didnt catch Mark. He won by 10 meters. I ran out of gas and strolled in around 14th.

Went over to the fair and got my jar of local honey. Same family has been selling honey for many years there.
This is a cool video. Saw him on David Letterman...


Stop global capitalism. World trade. Its polluting the seas. But suburban people are deaf dumb and blind.

CHEQ this SATURDAY ! Biggest or second biggest mtn bike race of the year. Can u dig it?
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Friday, September 11th 2009

11:38 AM

Capitalism: A Love Story

Capitalism can be corrupt. Not always, but most of the time I think it is. Does a free market really drive down costs? Does a free market undermine the poor?

Its fundemental belief is to make money. And many things are overlooked, trumped, side stepped and bushwacked when a group of ego-maniac board of directors sets their forecasts on profit and net worth. Its an economic infrastructure that is environmentally unsustainable and deplorable and leads to a downward spirlaing vortex of economic decay and eventual death.

Walfart and Mega Targets are not healthy.

I am awaiting Michael Moores new movie.



A good weekend ahead. A nice casual friday. Going out tonight with Molly. Brother and nephew in town. An open saturday for riding and maybe twins game. Sunday is either Clegorn Wisport or MNSCS Duluth powder monkey. Getting a new helmet from NOW Bikes. My other one is busted. Bought a pair of Kysriums from jake D for $100.
getting CROSS bike suitable for some racin. Need practice though.

Save the Tigers from poaching...
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Saturday, September 5th 2009

8:25 AM

update on 2009 race results...

3/21 Superior Road Race: 30+ category 5th. Superior, AZ #603

4/14 OPUS Crit #1 Bike to race. Pack finish. 15 laps

4/19 Durand . Cat 1/2  DNF. Flat tire.  Durand, WI.

4/21 OPUS Crit #2. Pack finish. 18 laps Bike to race.  Mntka,MN

4/25 Kenwoods road race. DNF. Flat tire. cat 1/2

4/28 OPUS Crit #3 Pack finish. Bike to race. Edina, MN

 

5/2 Marty road race. 27th cat 1/2

5/5 OPUS Crit #4 Pack finish.

5/9 Sibley Road Race. Sibley, MN. 33rd Cat1/2

5/12 OPUS Crit #5 Pack finish. (was lapped) Bike to race.

5/16 SYNERGY Time Trial. Withrow, MN. Stock 20k 3rd #582

5/19 OPUS Crit #6. Pack finish. (3 points) Bike to race.  Mntka,MN   21 laps

5/22 Duluth Classic Stage Race Time Trial
5/23 Duluth Classic Stage Race South Range road race -
5/24 Duluth Classic Stage Race Lakewood road race -
5/25 Duluth Classic Stage Race Cloquet Crit -

5/26 TNT time trial. Maple Plain, MN. 14th overall (used stock bike) 12mi

5/30 East Union Circuit Race. East Union, MN. 25th Cat1/2

 

6/2 St Fair Massacre Crit #1. St Paul, MN. 28th Cat1/2/3 field.

6/9 St Fair Massacre Crit #2. St Paul, MN.  38th Cat1/2/3 field.

6/13 Mankato amateur Crit. Mankato, MN. Cat 2/3  DNF (flat)

6/14 Stillwater amateur crit. Stillwater, MN. Cat2/3   11th

6/16 St Fair Massacre Crit #3  St Paul, MN.  16th Cat1/2/3 field.

6/20-21 Alexandria Bike Race Omnium(3 races). Road race, TT, Circuit. 7th GC

6/28 Mn St Crit. St. Cloud, MN. 35+ 20th, 1/2/3/ DNF

 

7/4 Northfield crit. Northfield, MN. 35+ 9th, 1/2/3 23rd/12    

7/7 SPBRC Summit Crit #1. Stockyards, St paul. 35+ 7th, 1/2/3 7th

7/12 Hopkins Crit. Hopkins, MN.  35+ 11th, 1/2/3/  26th.

7/14 SPBRC Summit Crit #2. Stockyards, St paul. 35+ 3rd , 1/2/3 10th

7/16 Buck Hill mtn bike race. 20th   Burnsville, MN

7/18-19 Tour of Granite County. Road race, TT, circuit. 19th overall.

7/21 HWOOD Summit Crit #3. Stockyards, St paul. 35+ 8th , 1/2/3 5th

7/26 Capitol Crit. St Paul, MN. 1/2/3 12th, 35+ DNF

7/30 Buck Hill mtn bike. 26th

 

8/1 Firehouse 50 road race. 8th Grandview, WI

8/8 Ore to Shore mtn bike race. Marquette, MI. 28th overall.

8/15 Birchwood RR. Square Lake, MN. 35+ 8th

8/18 TNT time trial. Maple Plain, MN. 22nd overall. Stock bike. Cam beat me by 3 seconds.

8/25 Tuff guy ride. Crashed/collided with oncoming biker. Hurt shoulder.

8/30 State road race. Henderson, MN. 17th Cat ½

 

9/13 Wisport Cleghorn road race.

9/13 Powder monkey mtn bike, Duluth.  MNSCS

9/19 Chequamagon fat tire festival.

9/26 Wisport worlds. Alma, Wi. Brones sponsored.

9/26 Single track Escape. St cloud. MNSCS

http://www.elemenoP.us/f-go.html

 

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