Rider Updates
May 20 2013
Had a race at Adams, WI. Got the hole shot but got passed by a few guys riding over their heads. Had them all in sight. Found their slow points and used it to pass them. Got in the lead and picked up the pace. Course flowed very well and fast. Held my pace as much as I could. The last lap I was really exhausted and out of water (80 oz). Managed to get the win!! Ahead of second by 1:30 minutes. Debating what my next move is, do I stick with district and try to win the championship?
May 6 2013
Day after first race, had an exceptional start down at Aztalan for the hare scramble. Kept up with the lead pack, picked off a few guys but went down in a corner. Three guys got past me. Caught up and rode their pace, started getting into traffic. Ended up with pretty consistant times overall. Placed 5th in A Class and 10th over all of 50. Need to work on conditioning and leg and arm strength. Two weeks is next race!
Apr 17 2013
Had a few guys out yesterday after work for some riding. Everything was wet, we rode the sand corner track which was prime. Thinking of finding a sand hill and laying out a corner track for wet weather. All the guys are intimidated by sand, which is exactly why I have this track laid out. Hopefully ride some woods loop this weekend!
Apr 12 2013
Just got a few inches of snow, the season is off to a very slow start. Both series cancelled their first races. Last weekend we laid out a few sand tracks in the field behind the house. For the first time out it was a good work out. This new snow just bums everyone out. Gonna work on trail this weekend, need to do something to pass the time.
Mar 27 2013
I've been ordering all the supplies needed for the season from my sponsors. The warm weather is really getting me in the riding mood. Finishing up the new work shop. Need to get some wall decor to add to the place. Helping my cousin out with his bike, this year will be his first full season. He will work at the farm all summer and plans to ride after work. I told him if he does that he will definitely get fast in a hurry. Luckily for him, I have about 4 different tracks and courses set up near my house and the farm. Its pretty much the perfect spot for a kid to ride. I have a rutted up corner track that keeps you on your toes. Another course through tight woods with tree roots and hard pack sections. The neighbor has a sand pit. I plan on putting in a figure 8 and an enduro section in part of the property.
Feb 28 2013
The honda is all freshened up. New bearings in suspension and motor. Just finished new seat skin from MSR. Just gotta check all the bolts and throw the chain on. Then its on to the KTM.
Feb 8 2013
Just finished up the motor on the honda cr 250. She has a new rod, mains, piston and a fresh cylinder. Cleaned up the insides and put in fresh seals and gaskets. Ordered up some swing arm bearings which should be in within a day or two. If they arrive today, I might have to stud up the tires for a local ice drag competition near Green Bay. The KTM is next on the list for a rebuild. Spring is just around the corner, if all goes well bikes will be ready to run as soon as ground pokes out. Days are getting longer, might need to pick a weekend to get a new trail cut in for the season.
Jan 1 2013
Been busy this morning working on sponsorship contracts. Lately I have been finishing off a section of my shed, to turn into a workshop. After its complete I will have a designated area to work on bikes and store parts and equipment. Went for a long walk last night through the snow, trying to keep the holiday season extra weight under control. Soon the walk will turn to a jog and then a run, then it will be race season.
Planning to do some indoor track weekends with friends in a weekend or so.
Oct 21 2012
Had a ride day at one of my woods loops. Invited a few friends to ride, had a pretty relaxed ride day, grilled out, all the guys brought their girlfriends or wives, who had a chance to visit. We brought out a large log to practice on, also we had fun riding the figure eight sand corner track. Just a good day to spend with family & friends. Talked about planning for next year.
Sep 23 2012
Finished a race at Pine Ridge Raceway, ended up winning A Class and getting 5th over all out of 72 riders.
Last weekend was a double header. Saturday was a WIXC race at Valders, my front end washed out on a down hill area, I ended up bouncing my head off the ground and suffered a concusion. I was leading the race, but after that I was just riding to finish the race. It ended up being an alright day. Ended up Puking after the race. Sunday drove down to Sugar Maple MX for a district hare scramble, was not feeling a hundred percent, ended up trail riding the race. Got 5th in class.
Sep 11 2012
Just got back from a practice session, rode one of my sandy woods loops. Had my cousin try the course, he just started riding a few weeks ago. Still working on getting his bike set up for him. Want to ride again in two days with him to go through some more stuff for his first race. Weather permitting, we should be able to get a good ride in.
A race scheduled for Saturday and then a District race for Sunday, getting everything ready for the doulble header. Hopefully all goes well.
Aug 3 2012
Its about mid season, working out more to keep in shape for the final half of the season. Keeping up on practice routines. Getting ready for that final push to the season end.
So far everything is going good, all my sponsors have been a great help. Learning more of how to be a smarter rider.