Purchasing Decisions
Goodie but oldie, should I get it used or brand new? As I gather parts for my frame build up I continually have to address the question: should I buy used or should I buy new? Unless you have an unlimited budget I’m sure you’ve probably asked…
If you ride DH, your lady will think you’re cool…
There’s something about riding DH that get’s Priscilla to pay more attention to me. I’ve benefited from having her wow at my awesome-tastic DH skills and the occasional podium makes it even sweeter. So if you feel like you need to turn…
David has been deflowered
Team Rider David Sanderson lost a Super Bowl bet to Tony Finch. Basically if Tony’s team won the game, then David would have to race DH at Fontana. Fast forward to Valentine’s Day. Moe, David and I set out for the race venue, Southridge in…
The Lighter side of Racing, part deux
It seems that some of you enjoyed our “Lighter side of Racing” post, so here’s part DOS. Has anyone seen my contact lens???? Hey Joe, how big is it??? “Yes Mr. Team Manager, I’m listening…” “Mmmm I can…
The Thrill of the Chase
An email… innocent enough, sent me on a chase. The email: 2008 XTR Brakes, and a link. Tim Scissors knew I was building up a frame and needed parts so when he saw the XTR brakes he immediately emailed it to me. When I got the email I went directly…
Shimano Winter Series #3: Eric “The Animal” Hunner
RL Policar-Eric “The Animal” Hunner is the team’s power house. Not to take anything away from the other riders, but we all would agree that Eric has to be one of, if not, the strongest rider we have in our arsenal. So it brings me great…
REVIEW: HARLOT CLOTHING
PRODUCTS TESTED:Harlot Clothing: Scarlet X-Short, Fabulous Hoodie, Essential T ABOUT ME: 5’5, 128lbs, 31 year old female. I love all kinds of riding but Mountain Biking is by far my favorite! TESTING GROUNDS: Orange County Trails, LA Trails, and…
Shimano Winter Series #3 Team Manager’s Report
As you may have already read, the team did pretty well this past weekend. I wanted to fill in some gaps from our team’s performance as well as experiences during the races. Saturday we were greeted with a sweet kiss from some rare SoCal rain. Rain…
Shimano Winter Series #3: Kim Finch
We are finished with the third race in the SRC winter series! The weather was cold and wet both Saturday & Sunday. I chose to run the Super D race and the Downhill race this week and let the XC race to Priscilla, David & Eric. Saturday morning…
Helmet Cam view of the Southridge DH course
Sunday morning I left my home at 6am to hopefully get a few practice runs in before race time. During my practice, I took it pretty easy since it started to rain. You’ll even see drops on the lens. Anyhow, watch it and you’ll what kind of…