Final round at Rapids.

Sept 29, 2013

You couldn't have asked for a better day to race your dirtbike than Sunday at Dyracuse. Saturday night the skies opened up and dumped a good amount of rain on the course which made for near perfect conditions Sunday morning. The temps were great and everyone was ready to have a great day. This was our last hare scramble of the year for District 16. Where did the time go? Just feels like we started the season.

This place has been very unpleasant for me in the past. Seems like I always have some sort of problem or issue at this race each year. I've broke toes, smashed pipes to where my bike wouldn't run, trouble with pit stops, you name it I have had it happen here. So I prepare for this race no different than any other but it just seems to reach out and grab me when it wants. Even with all the bad luck I have here I still fight through it and usually finish well. This weekend was no different than any other year. First off, at the start of the race I was last off the line because my bike didn't fire on the first kick. I was able to make quick work and pass a couple of the guys on the moto track and then a couple more right away in the woods when we entered it. At this point I was in second and just waiting and looking for my time to make the move into first. About half way around the first lap we were on a rocky offcamber section and I caught a rock with my rear tire which sent me a little crooked and I ended up going over a log on the side of the trail, no big deal except on the other side of the log was two more logs at angles and off the ground. All I could do was stay on the gas and try and jump over them. Well I made it over them but when I landed there was a rock my front tire slammed into and ended up pitching me over the bars with the bike fallowing me down the hill. I got up grabbed my bike and got going, but I got passed and then I was in third. I caught and got around Bobby right away and ended up catching Matt shortly after. My other issue was a problem with my starter assembly - it was dragging for some reason and was pulling the motor down so if I wasn't careful my bike would stall really easy (this happened numerous times throughout the day). Matt and I had a great battle going for first place a few laps. Finally I was able to get around him and from there I started pulling away. He stopped for gas and at that time I was able to get a nice gap ahead of him. I rode smooth and smart the rest of the race and brought home the win. I was happy considering what a rough day I was having and my previous luck there.

I would like to thank all my sponsors for everything that they have done this season and would also like to thank my family because they have helped me out a lot. Without all this help it would be hard to get ready and prepared for the races like I do. A huge thank you to everyone!

Remember keep it between the trees!!

gas stop

Listening to how it all went down.

My little Buddy Helping.

Cranberry Bog Enduro!

9-22-2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

The SEWER club did another great job putting on their second closed course enduro of the year. Like the last one it was a lot of fun to ride. This time around we were in Adams, WI for the second to last round of the District 16 enduro series. The morning brought a brisk temp and frost but as soon as the sun peeked up it turned into an awesome day. They received rain earlier in the week and made the sandy soil almost as good as it gets. I picked minute one for the closed course format and I was ready for the day to get going. We were in store for six tests on the 9 mile course. The first three test were at 18 mph, the next two at 30 mph and the sixth test was at 36 mph. The first three tests we were all tied with zeros. The next three tests we did I was able to put a minute a test better than the rest of the field. I had a great day and made no mistakes and rode hard and smart for the overall win. I would like to thank all my sponsors and everyone else that has put their time in helping me this season. Thanks!

Remember keep it between the trees!!

WRD Class another success!!

9-21-2013

The Woods Rider Development class was once again a great time. In our forth year doing this class we are very fortunate to be able to help the younger riders, as well as, some beginner adults this year. This class makes learning to ride motorcycles more enjoyable. I really enjoy giving back to our sport when I can and what better way than to help the future of our sport. We had another great group of riders this year and I think everyone went away learning and applying the skills we showed them through out the day. To start the day we divided the riders into groups based on their ability. We had four different groups and four areas we worked on with them (Corners, Hills, Logs, and Tight Trees). I had hills. Around noon the school provided a lunch for the participants. After our short break we went back to the drills. To wrap up the day we gave a participation certificate to the riders. We had a great group of guys coaching the rides (Pete, John, Ryan, Nate, Gus, and myself). Helping out with this event is one of the highlights of my year.

Please thank these sponsors for their generosity with this event: Country Sports, DP Brakes, Fuchs, Fun Mart, G2, Moose Racing, PPI, Rapid Angles Cycle Club,and Silkolene, and Team P&G Offroad.

Additional coverage of this event can be found on the District 16 Harescramble Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/District16Harescrambles)