Gorge Roubaix

While Sara was out winning B spring series races, we had a large group of Mightys head down to the Gorge Roubaix covering most of the categories with Cory in the 1/2 group, Matt, Keegan, Heavy, Jeff and Ryan in the 3/4 group and Shane representing the masters 1/2/3/4s.

We've been planning on attending for a year after seeing the photos that came out of the last running of the race, and it did not disappoint.

Both races were different for different categories and are listed on the gorge website, but both contained significant gravel climbing.  Day 2 also contained a very fast, loosely packed, gravel descent that claimed many tubes.

Post-drive spin

Cory cresting the gravel climb following Zack

Hanging out in the feed zone

Feeding the other team

Why are you wearing embro in this weather?

2015 Gorge Roubaix from Dronescape Media Consulting on Vimeo.



Some more photos on flickr or Instagram.

Results.

Next up for those liking gravel is Jeremy's Roubaix

Equality in Racing

There's been lots of debate about equal prize money for women at race wknds.  Sara stomped home her argument in favour by winning the combined B group race on Sunday on the challenging Atomic course.  She won solo.  In rainy/windy Spring weather.  

Yes gentlemen, for anybody who ever doubted, women are as fast.  And often faster.

No refunds for hurt feelings or crushed souls.

Pre-season Camp

18 riders faced the hills, wind and gravel of Lillooet.  Unfortunately it was a little warm this year so we will look at relocating somewhere more appropriate with snow/ice for 2016.  On to racing.

See the kids over at Stuckylife for their re-cap.  And thanks for coming out guys.

Xmas Party Fun

A big thanks to the XXXmas Party committee - Liisa, Steph, Karen, Meat, Ryan, Morgan - and to Ed and all the staff at Mighty and OTR for another wonderful evening of Holiday debauchery and sexual harassment.  The fun began at OTR with beer from 33 Acres and awards.

Dove, extremely pleased with his "I only ride to Instagram that shit" award.

Some loud little guy on a box was the presenter.

Cory winning "Most Pro" which was a package of shaving razors from all of us hairy types.  At least one of us has gotta look purdy.

Sara collected her "Most Beer Fines" award.  We had to send her to ride for some team with a beer sponsor in 2015 so she can start her long road out of debt.

Before heading down to the Anza for more beer it was of course time to unleash the old tradition of Hot Laps.  Push bike vs Fat bike. Meat vs Dove.  Aero prepped for battle.  Pat slaved all day putting this Krampus monstrosity together for the kids to play on.

Berryjuice rolling things his way. Always.

Kash was not impressed.

Darwinism at it's finest

Not sure how this is considered a bicycle but he's got some cojones...

Fun with CX!

Cross dressing.  The cheaper Renee Zellweger option.

Dirty Riding

Sometimes the season ends and it is just time to go ride a bike.  What better place to do it than heaven.