Bear’s blog #1

2010 Race Schedule
OBRA just released a tentative schedule for 2010 events. Kenji emphasizes that this is very likely to change, but I have updated the schedule on this site to include those events. I encourage team riders to login and post the events that they are attending and might be considering to the schedule. If you've lost track of your log in information or would like some help, contact me and I'll get you set up. Once you've posted your schedule, it'll be visible to everyone via the team page. It's a great way to make travel plans and get in

Townsend beats Townsend
This past weekend, Pa-Pa Townsend and boy Reny took on the quagmire that is Cross Crusade... Reny finished 22nd in the sr.A's in a class field that included the twin towers among 60 other rabid riders.....Meanwhile, Jeff came back from a terrible start to finsh 13th in a stacked field of 70 old men in the 50+... He probably would have been on the podium had he been able to get a good first lap, the essence of cross racing....next up, cx nationals...

The Reluctant Bike Racer
I think the first time the Bear rode with Rebeccah Bieri (RB) we were in the Valley doing an East Side Loop. After a bit he rode up next to me and said something like, “what’s with the attacking?� I said, “yeah, I know, but she doesn’t think she attacks.� This brought a big belly-laugh from Scott and some muttering under his breath as he buckled down to bridge up… Fast-forward a couple years to last April and after RB comes home from riding with Reny she says, “I’m racing Kings Valley this weekend too!� I almost fell over as I cautiously inquired about her revelation. You see, even though Rebeccah rides her

Lessons Learned as a Rookie
I just finished my rookie season. Needless to say, but I will anyways, I learned a lot! Some of what I learned has been extremely beneficial and the rest, well, I has not been nearly as profound. But, I will try to share what I can or at least what I think is of benefit. Lesson 1 - The Cold and Lonely Life of a Bike Racer Cold and lonely are the best two words to describe my lifestyle since March. What I learned is that all it takes to be a bike racer is to ride your bike, which means you have to be okay with being cold and lonely. When you are trying to fit 15, 18, 20 or more hours on the bike in a week while working full time you leave zero room for a social life. While

Need a Report ???
Hey, we need some reports on the recent success and drama from Mt.A and Eugene Celebration.... I heard that Travis was SO nervous at Mt.A that he stopped for a pee shortly after the start as per Coach Bobolinni's instructions....never to be seen again...what?