Wednesday, May 20, 2009
2009 Georgia State Single Speed Championships at Hawks Creek Farm - Athens, GA
Talk about a fun weekend outside of Athens. Two days of racing and enjoying the sport we love most. Fresh took it back to the old school this weekend, Greg Lemond 'Giro' helmets we well represented and taking the Freshness to a whole new level. The Purest, the Single Speeders' - laid it out there at the Georgia State Single Speed Championships at Hawks Creek Farm. Three different events were held - a short track race, a night-time time trail, and then Sunday was the grand finale with the Georgia State Single Speed Belt on the line. Riders, supporters, and volunteers enjoyed some great racing, camaraderie, and beer toasting with friends. We battled rain and some serious flies but we lived to share these Fresh Ryding experiences. Check out the pics and let Fresh know what you think.
Cheers,
Dubbie Fresh
Monday, May 4, 2009
Dirty Spokes - Fort Yargo 6 and 12hr Race
We had a great showing at the 2nd Dirty Spokes Race of the year. More than 300 racers came out to Fort Yargo to race on Saturday. The course saw a lot of rain on Friday evening/Saturday morning. At the start we had good weather, unfortunately it didn't hold up. The rain made for some interesting conditions to say the least. Fort Yargo has a lot of rooty sections that are filled with quick/intense - drop then climb whoops. These low areas were just holding water as the rains picked up throughout the afternoon - riders were blasting through hub deep puddles in these whoop sections. Climbing was no easier matter either as the riders rear wheels failed to hook up - sliding all over the place when climbing certain sections. It was slow wet racing but everybody was smiling and having fun on their bikes.
The adverse conditions made for a good day of wrenching as brake pads, cables, and drive trains were in constant need of attention. At one point I think me and Dan replaced like 5 or 6 brake pad sets in 30 minutes. Fresh Bike Service was pumped to help out again at another great Dirty Spokes event. Thanks for all the fans, racers, and volunteers.
We want wish Tim the best, and will keep him and his family in our thoughts and prayers.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
3 Ways in a Day - Big Creek Time Trails Fund Raiser
We had a great weekend out at Big Creek 3 Ways in a Time Trail Day Fund raiser. Huge turn out - More than a 115 riders participated in the XC, DH, and Slalom Time Trails. Thanks to RAMBO-SORBA for hosting a great event.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
DIRTY SPOKES 6HR RACE AT HERITAGE PARK - ATHENS, GA MARCH 2009
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| DIRTY SPOKES 6HR RACE AT HERITAGE PARK - ATHENS, GA MARCH 2009 |
It was a great weekend of racing. I really enjoyed the scene - seeing friends and helping out all the racers. Fresh Bike Service served as neutral support for the race. Thanks and compliments to Tim from Dirty Spokes Productions for another awesome race.
It is great to be a part of such a quality grassroots race series.
The weather report all week was calling for cold and rainy weather. We weren't let down - it felt like 36 degrees for most of the day, plus add in the rain. I think I was wearing 5 to 6 layers by the end of the race. According to most of the riders, 'the course was running pretty tacky and hooking up better than expected but the abundance of roots was causing some good wipe outs as riders tried to push it through the adverse conditions'. Regardless of the weather there was a great showing of racers and venders - I think we all are anticipating the upcoming race season. Tim estimated the total race entries to be around 250. I think the average lap times were ranging from 1hr to an 1hr 10min; the top riders were putting in upper 40 min to +50 min lap times.
Things of note on the race:
My buddy Matt Slafkosky getting clothes lined by a briar patch. Apparently the guy behind him got it worse. Note the Pictures
A broken Gary Fischer frame
Team Mean Bean (Matt and Kelly) take second place to the Terrapin Wake in Bake Team (Jeremy and ??) Mean Bean won the series last year, looks like we are in store for another good battle
Had a great time hanging out and working with everybody. Looking forward to the next race.
Cheers,
Dub Fresh
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Big Creek Demo Day and Some Custom Bikes
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| Big Creek Demo |
First Demo of the new year. Thank goodness its riding season! Look forward to seeing everyone next weekend at the first Dirty Spokes Race of the year - Heritage Park baby.
Cheers,
McFresh
Christmas 2008 - Fresh Bike Donations
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| Christmas 2008 - Fresh Bike Donations |
Christmas 2008 - Fresh Bike Donations to St. Stephen UMC in Cobb County. Rev. Greg Dillard and Odis Savage delivered the bikes to a school on the Marietta Square. RYDE Productions is happy and proud of its commitment to get more kids on bikes. We were able to help ten children have a better Christmeas this year. Cheers to everyone who helped make it possible.
Fresh
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