Ride Bikes

I don't have a car. I have some bikes instead, and they get me where I need to go. I started a bike gang with a few of my friends a few years ago and one of these days, Faster Mustache is going to take over the world. In 2009, I raced a full season of XC mountain bike racing and a full season of velodrome racing with FM:Race to decide which one I liked better. In 2010 I plan on focusing on track racing and do a bit of mountain biking for fun. Sometimes I run too.

2010 Schedule

  • Mountain biking every Tuesday night, except nights with sprint/pursuit at the track
  • Track racing every Wednesday night
  • FM:Race Road ride every Thursday night
classpointsplacing
Track Mens Overall148.88/75+A and workdays 100%, B 60% (my full track results)
Track B1853/49
Track Team Overall4521/24Only A/B/C wednesday racing counts (team results page)
datetypecategoryraceresultsplacingpoints
2010.01.02mountainMen Under 30 - 34 milePinhoti TT Series #15:24:0814/21results
2010.02.27running10k Men 25-29Charles Harris 10k50:3427/55results
2010.03.06mountainMen Under 30 - 34 milePinhoti TT Series #34:58:2317/22results
2010.03.21roadwheelchair escortING Atlanta Marathonvideo, writeup
2010.03.23roadGeorgia Rides to the CapitolRoute
2010.04.07trackBDLV Wednesday #1 - madison8l src - 2nd, miss-n-out - 6th, madison w/jason - 5th, tempo4/116+1results
2010.04.21trackBDLV Wednesday #3 - wheelrace10l win-n-out 4th, 30l points race - 1 pt7/162+1results
2010.04.24running5kAthens Twilight 5k23:06100/427pdf resultsgps trace
2010.04.24road100kTerrapin Wake N Ridegps trace
2010.04.27trackBDLV Pursuit Night41.88s 500m (4/19), 1:24.35 1k (4/17), 3:02.41 2k (7/19), 5:03.49 3k pursuit win4/204+1results
2010.04.28trackBDLV Wednesday #4 - madison30l madison w/Jason - 3rd, 20l tempo - 2pt on last lap7/113+1results
2010.05.05trackBDLV Wednesday #5 - recordchariot, 15l win-n-in, 40l record attempt (17:58.22 unsuccessful)15/17+1results
2010.05.07trackB/openNeed For Speed Sprints13.18s 200m tt, 5l src, 5lscr, 10lscr 1st18/2812+1results
2010.05.08trackBThe Keirin10lsrc 8th, 15l snowball 6th, unk dist 8th, 40lpts 7th, miss-n-out 15th10/15+1results
2010.05.11trackBDLV Sprint Night12.9s 200m tt, 3l 3-person scratch 1st, 3l 3-person scratch 1st3/279+1results
2010.05.12trackBDLV Wednesday #6 - wheelrace5l scr - 6th, win-n-out 4th, 30l points - 6th7/172+1results
2010.05.16road100 mileTour de Cure Atlanta5:38:25 (104.33 miles)GPS trace
2010.05.19trackBDLV Wednesday #7 - madison8lscr - 6th, miss-n-out 4th, madison w/Jason 4th, 20ltemo 10th6/164+1results
2010.05.26trackBDLV Wednesday #8 - recordchariot 1st, win-n-in 4th, 40l record attempt 7th (18:21.41 unsuccessful)4/157+1results
2010.06.05-08roadRoad Biking in Portland for 4 days200+ miles, 13,000+ feet of climbingwriteup
2010.06.16trackBDLV Wednesday #11 - recordchariot 3rd, win-n-in 6th, 40l record attempt (rained out)11/161+1results
2010.06.20road100 mileVelodrome Century5:49:27 (102.11 miles)GPS trace
2010.06.29trackBDLV Working Mans Madison #1w/Jason: 20L Madison: 4th of 6, -1L +4pts; 40L Madison: 4th of 6, -1L +4 pts4/6 teams10+1results
2010.06.30trackBDLV Working Mans Madison #1w/Jason: 10L src, 1L Madison TT: 23.81 (4/6); 50L Madison: 5th of 6, -3L +8pts5/6 teams11+1results
2010.07.04running10kPeachtree Road Race50:13, Age Grade 53.5%3771/50044resultsGPS trace
2010.07.07trackBDLV Wednesday #13 - recordchariot 1st, win-n-in 7th, 40l record attempt5/105+1results
2010.07.09trackB/OpenNeed For Speed Sprints12.79s 200m TT -> qualified for sprint tournament! Lost match sprint vs Tim Henry11/315+1results
2010.07.10trackBThe Omnium5l src, 4l src 3rd, 15l point-a-lap, 40l points race, miss-n-out, 50l madison 7th (-4l, 2pts)9/166+1results
2010.07.14trackBDLV Wednesday #14 - wheelrace5lscr 3rd, win-n-out 7th, wheelrace 7th, 30l points race6/153+1results
2010.07.21trackBDLV Wednesday #15 - madison8l src 3rd, miss-n-out 1st, 30l madison w/Jason 3rd, 20l tempo2/813+1results
2010.07.27trackBDLV Pursuit Night39.62 500m (3/13), 1:15.75 3l Team Sprint5+1results
2010.07.28trackBDLV Wednesday #16 - recordChariot 3rd, win-n-in 4th, 40l record attempt 1st2/1110+1results
2010.08.04trackBDLV Wednesday #17 - wheelrace5l src 4th, win-n-out 6th, wheelrace 6th, 30l points race9/132+1results
2010.08.11trackBDLV Wednesday #18 - madison8l src, miss-n-out, 30l Madison - 4th w/Justin, 20l tempo9/152+1results
2010.08.14trackBDLV Regional Championships1:21.17 1k, 13.19 200m, 2 match sprints+1results
2010.08.18trackBDLV Wednesday #19 - recordChariot 2nd, Win-n-in 5th, 8mile record attempt7/124+1results
2010.08.25trackBDLV Wednesday #20 - wheelrace5l scr - 1st, 10l win-n-out 7th, 30l points race 8th, wheelrace 4th3/129+1results
2010.08.31trackBDLV Working Mans Madison #2w/Jason: 20L madison 4th (-2l, +2pts), 10l win-n-out, unk distance, 30l madison 4th (-3l, +5pts)4/4 teams4+1results
2010.09.01trackBDLV Working Mans Madison #210l scr, 22.82 Flying Lap Team tt (5/5), 50l Madison 5th (-3l, +5pts), Overall: -8l, +12pts4/5 teams4+1results
2010.09.04road100 mileMACC One Love Century
2010.09.08trackBDLV Wednesday #22 - record
2010.09.10trackB/OpenNeed For Speed Sprints
2010.09.11trackBThe Madison
2010.09.15trackBDLV Wednesday #23 - wheelrace
2010.09.22trackBDLV Wednesday #24 - madison
2010.09.29trackBDLV Wednesday #25 - record
2010.11.25running13.1 mileAtlanta Half Marathon?

Records

  • Track 200m TT - 12.79 s - 2010.07.09 - Need For Speed Sprints
  • Track 500m TT - 39.62 s - 2010.07.27 - Tuesday Night Pursuits
  • Track 1k TT - 1:21.17 s - 2010.08.14 - DLV Regional Championships
  • Track 2k TT - 3:02.41 s - 2010.04.27 - Tuesday Night Pursuits
  • Track 3k TT - 5:03.49 s - 2010.04.27 - Tuesday Night Pursuits
  • Track Team Flying Lab - 22.82s - 2010.09.01 - DLV Working Mans Madison #2 w/Jason
  • Track Team Sprint - 1:15.75 s - 2010.07.27 - Tuesday Night Pursuits (with Justin, Jason)
  • Track top speed - 38.04 mph - 2010.07.09 Need For Speed Sprints
  • Road top speed - 46.62 mph - 2008.06.28 Northside's Revenge
  • Road top climbing - 10,607 ft - 2009.09.27 6 Gap Century
  • Road top distance - 123.3 miles - 2009.06.28 Silver Comet
  • Mountain top speed - 40.4 mph - 2008.11.09 Stanley Gap
  • Mountain top elevation - 12,357 ft- 2009.08.26 Deception Peak, Santa Fe
  • Mountain top climbing - 6,042 ft - 2010.01.02 Snake Creek Gap TT #1 34 mile
  • Mountain top distance - 35.1 miles - 2009.08.26 Santa Fe (Aspen Vista + Windsor + Chamisa + Dale Ball)
  • Fastest 1 mile run - 6:50 - 2010.04.24 Twilight 5k
  • Fastest 5k run - 23:06 - 2010.04.24 Twilight 5k
  • Fastest 10k run - 50:13 - 2010.07.04 Peachtree Road Race
  • Longest Run - 6.8 miles - 2010.05.02

Rides of Note

2009 Season Results

classpointsplacing
Track Mens Overall86.625/197A and workdays 100%, B 60%, Masters & C 40% and D 20% (my full track results) season is over
Track A3139/66Season end.It's not often that I race with As and get A points
Track B1938/55Season end.
Track C1142/53on 2009.09.02, upgraded to B so no more C points
Track D641/28on 2009.04.29, upgraded to C so no more D points for me
GSC XC-3 19-291527/62final: I raced almost the full GSC series. (my USA Cycling full mtb results)
SERC XC-3 19-296011/74final: I only raced a few SERC races but still managed to do alright.

Click for 2009 Race Results


The Garage

2009 Independent Fabrication Steel Deluxe (In Snow, In Action)

Independent Fabrication Steel Deluxe frame, Crank Brothers Cobalt wheelset, Crank Brothers Eggbeater SL peadals, Crank Brothers Iodine SL Headset, RockShock SID Team 100m fork, Ergon GR2 grips, Full SRAM X.9 drivetrain, Race Face Deus XC cranks, FSA K-Force carbon bars, Avid Jucy Ultimate brakes, Thomson Elite seatpost and stem, WTB Silverado Pro seat, Maxxis Ignitor UST tires (23.9lb)

Half Squish. Mountain bike of choice these days. Full ride location list on singletracks.com. Bought in Summer 2009 with first ride on July 2.

2007 Specialized Roubaix Comp Compact (In Action)

Crank Brothers Quattro pedals, Shimano Ultegra shift levers, Rebuilt Mavic Open Pro wheels (20lb)

Base miles. Bought May 2008 as a first real road bike. (specs)

2005 Fuji Track Pro frame (In Action)

Kazane carbon race wheels with Continental Sprinter tubular tires, Sugino 75 Cranks, Crank Brothers Quattro pedals, Deda bars, Thompson seatpost, Thompson stem, Phil Wood bottom bracket, Selle saddle.(16.2lb)

Track Racing at Dick Lane Velodrome. Bought March 2007 as a first track bike. (specs- frame only)

the commuter

2006 Redline 925 frame (In Action)

Phil Wood hubs laced to Sun rims, Selle saddle, Cane Creek front and rear brakes, fixed gear sometimes, freewheel other times (20lb)

To the post office, grocery store, and beyond! Bought August 2007 to replace broken Nishiki.(specs - frame only)


The Junkyard

the full suspension

SOLD: 2005 Gary Fisher Cake 4 DLX (In Action)

Crank Brothers Candy C pedals, Crank Brothers Cobalt headset, Shimano Deore XT Shadow rear derailluer, Ergon GX1 Grips (29.8lb)

Full Squish. It took me all over Georgia for XC, racing and 24 hour races, and it's been out to Moab, UT. I broke my collarbone in North GA on this one in early 2008. Full ride location list on singletracks.com. Bought Spring 2006 to replace old Tassajara. Sold to a friend who will ride it, as it's been sitting in my house gathering dust since my IF showed up and only getting use as a guest bike. (specs)

the singlespeed

IN PIECES and FOR SALE: 1997 highly modified Gary Fisher Tassajara (In Action)

Avid Shorty 7 brakes, Phil Wood hubs laced to Rino Lite rims, lock on grips, Shimano cranks.

The guest bike. Got some time in middle school a long time ago.(specs)

the roadie

SOLD: 2000 KHS Flite 300 (In Action)

My first road bike, then I discovered fixed gear riding, then I rediscovered mountain biking. It sat in my house for 2 years collecting dust and I finally sold it. Bought Spring 2005 as first ever road bike, Sold Fall 2008. (specs)

once time a roadie

SOLD: Tirreno Razza 1000

While in California for the summary, my try at "serious" road riding. Wasn't for me because I didn't have anyone to ride with. Bought Summer 2007, Sold Summer 2007

the fixie

SOLD: Nishiki Sport (In Action)

First fixie for me, upgraded and parts replaced and all, met it's end of me riding it in a wreck with a car in California. However, it wasn't too busted and someone bought it to turn it into a commuter bike. Bought Fall 2006, Sold Spring 2009