The fury whip was cracked for this round, lots of shake-up in the stadings. Batwing missed the race, opening the window for the Cyan Jawn to be passed on to a new race leader. Some racers arrived with goals of stage victory, while other kept their sights narrowly focused. Nobody demonstrated this best other than the Surfinbee with his hole-shot off the gun and the feverish first lap lead-out. Nice work, 100 pts just for putting our hearts in our throats. Jerk. The race got down to brass tacks almost immediately. Lap 3 saw the lead group of Deeters, Biscuit and Deathblow come together, all with cyan in their hearts, 1,000 points on the brain, and the smell of stage victory in their noses. Deeters and Biscuit found themselves in an unspoken alliance to ditch Deathblow, trading off the duty of keeping the pace high. This all came to a halt around lap 10, when the lapped brick wall known as Sid Vicious blocked the entrance to the Green Tunnel, but allowing Deeters to slip in first. Biscuit and Deathblow, not allowing the gap to form, blazed an unconventional line, resulting in what can only be described as a bird's nest accumulating in the cassette of Biscuit. The dismount and removal allowed Deeters and Deathblow to go on a flyer. Breaking out the pic axe, Biscuit had no choice but to bury himself to catch back on. 3 laps later, the fruits of the effort were being savored, but it was Deathblow's turn to deal with a bad hand. Turn number one in Smuggler's Run, shotgun blast, blown tire. The events to follow demonstrate pure will to not DNF. Steel Donkey closing in from 4th, saw the opportunity and stood up to sprint, leaving Deathblow no choice but to run the lap. Emerging from the Green Tunnel, Deathblow saw his lifeboat. Surfinbee took to the duty of paparazzi, trading his bike for a camera. The unexpected bike in the pits gave Deathblow the fighting chance, but he wasn't out of the woods. Incompatible pedals would be the second card to turn which would lead to a complete wheel swap with his disabled rig on the following lap. By then the damage was done. Deeters takes the win, Biscuit and Steel Donkey round out the podium. New point standings on the sidebar thing-a-majig. Baron van Cliss gettin' on the board with her response to race whining, "could have, should have, would have." Oooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 50 pts, but for cyan glory, you'll have to get back on that bike and race! Fashion Sweater, I'm sorry, but the group has spoken. Next week, wildcard equalizer round, call it our sprint points, but without the sprint.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
WEEK 2
The fury whip was cracked for this round, lots of shake-up in the stadings. Batwing missed the race, opening the window for the Cyan Jawn to be passed on to a new race leader. Some racers arrived with goals of stage victory, while other kept their sights narrowly focused. Nobody demonstrated this best other than the Surfinbee with his hole-shot off the gun and the feverish first lap lead-out. Nice work, 100 pts just for putting our hearts in our throats. Jerk. The race got down to brass tacks almost immediately. Lap 3 saw the lead group of Deeters, Biscuit and Deathblow come together, all with cyan in their hearts, 1,000 points on the brain, and the smell of stage victory in their noses. Deeters and Biscuit found themselves in an unspoken alliance to ditch Deathblow, trading off the duty of keeping the pace high. This all came to a halt around lap 10, when the lapped brick wall known as Sid Vicious blocked the entrance to the Green Tunnel, but allowing Deeters to slip in first. Biscuit and Deathblow, not allowing the gap to form, blazed an unconventional line, resulting in what can only be described as a bird's nest accumulating in the cassette of Biscuit. The dismount and removal allowed Deeters and Deathblow to go on a flyer. Breaking out the pic axe, Biscuit had no choice but to bury himself to catch back on. 3 laps later, the fruits of the effort were being savored, but it was Deathblow's turn to deal with a bad hand. Turn number one in Smuggler's Run, shotgun blast, blown tire. The events to follow demonstrate pure will to not DNF. Steel Donkey closing in from 4th, saw the opportunity and stood up to sprint, leaving Deathblow no choice but to run the lap. Emerging from the Green Tunnel, Deathblow saw his lifeboat. Surfinbee took to the duty of paparazzi, trading his bike for a camera. The unexpected bike in the pits gave Deathblow the fighting chance, but he wasn't out of the woods. Incompatible pedals would be the second card to turn which would lead to a complete wheel swap with his disabled rig on the following lap. By then the damage was done. Deeters takes the win, Biscuit and Steel Donkey round out the podium. New point standings on the sidebar thing-a-majig. Baron van Cliss gettin' on the board with her response to race whining, "could have, should have, would have." Oooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 50 pts, but for cyan glory, you'll have to get back on that bike and race! Fashion Sweater, I'm sorry, but the group has spoken. Next week, wildcard equalizer round, call it our sprint points, but without the sprint.
Monday, October 24, 2011
WEEK 2 Preview
The competition gauge has moved up to the simmer position with several members of the SCCX crew. Rumors are circulating around the camp that some are turning focus to their equipment for that special "something". Has Deathblow found his SS limitations? Does his future hold a geared rig? Will Surfinbee be sporting a brand new alloy setup? Has he turned his back on steel in disgust? Is Batwing motor-doping? Could Biscuit's 'stache be any crappier? Will Steel Donkey keep his clothing on this time? Is it true the barriers are 6 inches higher? Will Sid Vicious' new sponsor Team Source Code give him wings? Will any of these measures be advantageous with the auditory and visual upgrades (or downgrades depending on your perspective) slated for the Green Tunnel? Same course, same time. Matt Pike will be our special guest this week. Frost Hammer!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
WEEK 1
Rain all day and high temps greeted the racer's for the first running of SCCX. Here is the recap. Mud, mud, mud and tall grass was the name of the game. The Green Tunnel proved to be a very decisive feature with its gnar root and peanut butter riding surface. Batwing, Deeters, Deathblow Q Fishmonger, and Biscuit Risker formed an early lead group that held together until Batwing's jump on lap 12, leaving the rest to duke it out for the other podium spots. Deeters and Deathblow dropped the Biscuit on the bell lap. Conclusion was drawn for a shadow SCCX website, slowhaldown.com. A hub for scheming and hopefully allowing for a better upper tier points distribution. The Steel Donkey treated us all to the first ever cyclocross strip tease. Superman flew in for a guest appearance during lap one, showing Batwing the skill of barrier crashing. Like a deer next time! Last but not least, JEDI award for Sid Vicious, demonstrating that 'cross is not all carbon and spandex. No light, Breezer Jet Stream Comp 29, canvas boat shoes, t-shirt, and athletic shorts. You rocked it bro! Check the sidebar thingy for the current standings and we'll see you next week.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
A Little Sculpey & an IKEA Cheese Grater
It's gettin' legit, we have a series winner trophy in the works by racer Deathblow Q Fishmonger. An excellent addition to anyone's mantle if you ask me.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
All systems go!
Everything is coming together for our first running of Screamin' Cowbell Cyclocross. The stakes are purchased, caution tape "borrowed", number plates done, barriers stashed, rain in the forecast, freshly mowed field, lets's ride!!!!!!!
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