Thursday night, I raced at P.I.R. and went 3-2 for 3rd overall. I definitely could have gone faster in places, but the humidity was killing me during practice. The track didn't have a very good flow to it either, but I still had fun and the riders were fast!
We will be putting on my new forks Saturday at practice and dialing them in - I'm so excited, I feel like a 5 year old on Christmas morning!
Thanks for all your help, Matt (Pinnacle Suspension)!
Aug 28, 2009
Aug 16, 2009
Training
On Friday, my spokes finally came in. Now I get to start riding and prepping for Top Gun. 5 hours and a headache later, I got my wheels all laced up (thanks for the help, J.R.).
Day 1 (Saturday): I got my wheels on my bike and was able to ride. I rode for about 20 minutes non-stop and was able to push it for most of the ride. With having not quite adjusted to the almost-all-green diet I'm on, I feel somewhat weak, so i tired out pretty quickly. Traction was good - riding was good - not a bad day.
Day 2 (Sunday): After church with my girlfriend, I rode for about 30 minutes. The dirt was hard-packed and loose and dusty on top. Needless to say, this made it hard to find traction and keep it. My girlfriend used a stop-watch to track my lap times. I'm a consistent 01:02:20-80 per lap. My goal is to hit under a minute by next weekend. I'm riding with Jordan Hartfeil (my girlfriend's cousin). He's a fun person to ride with...I have discovered that I really need to work on my breathing when I ride. It is supposed to get hot this week so I guess that will make me figure it out...quick (I hope).
Day 3 (Tuesday): More carnage at Mt. View! So it was kinda hot today. Ok, I mean REALLY hot, but I was excited to ride. I got to the track, unloaded, geared up and BAM! - someone is down (typical day at Mt. View). The bike was still running and then stalled out; not a movement from the person. I walk over to help. Her eyes were closed and twitching - clearly, she was out cold. It was a 16 year old girl. She came out of it and started to talk to me as I was on my knees to keep the sun out of her eyes. I helped the medic get her helmet off and help her off the track. She was OK. I hate to see that happen, but at the same time, welcome to motocross!!
When I finally got to ride, I rode one 15 minute practice. The track sucked - hard-packed and slick already. I was sliding everywhere and couldn't stop for corners or find traction anywhere. Personally, I felt good...only to discover a flat tire! CRAP THAT SUCKS!!! I guess God was telling me that I wasn't supposed to ride today...But that's OK - they gave me a raincheck to come back. See ya next week, Mt. View!!
Day 4 (Saturday): I rode for 1.5 hours today. I also achieved my goal on the track of breaking a minute on my lap time - 00:58:23. Towards the end of the day I discovered another flat (bummer). But after the use of some Gorilla Tape, I am pretty sure I solved my flat problem. I feel stronger and more aggressive than I've felt in a long time. We'll see when I go to P.I.R. on Thursday night if my hard work is paying off.
Pinnacle Suspension is coming to P.I.R. to help me get set up with my new fork system. Things are coming together well. Now if I can just get my race sag set right on my shocks.
The diet is going well, too. I'm down to 197lbs - I've lost 13lbs in the last 2 weeks.
Day 5 (Tuesday): Practice at Mt. View - I got my bike set up pretty well. I think now I can start over on Thursday when I get my new forks from Pinnacle Suspension. The track was good today, but once again I got another flat (DAMN THIS TIRE CURSE THAT HAS BEEN CAST UPON ME!!). I have discovered a small slice in my tire bed lock that has been causing these flats. I've got two more problems I'll fix this time.
I lost one of my sources of income today so this will only make things more difficult. But with the will of the Big Man Upstairs it will all pan out, even if I only get to ride one class at Top Gun.
Day 6 (Thursday): Tonight, I raced at P.I.R. and went 3-2 for 3rd overall. I definitely could have gone faster in places, but the humidity was killing me during practice. The track didn't have a very good flow to it either, but I still had fun and the riders were fast!
We will be putting on my new forks Saturday at practice and dialing them in - I'm so excited, I feel like a 5 year old on Christmas morning!
Thanks for all your help, Matt (Pinnacle Suspension)!
Day 7 (Saturday): We finally got my new suspension. It took a bit of time to fine tune, but WOW is it amazing! I couldn't ask for anything better. I think the bike tracks and rides better than ever. I challenge you to test ride it and give me some feed back...
I took my friend Jordan with me to P.I.R. and I think he liked the track and had some fun. I also had a chance to ride with Lexi (the girl that knocked herself out at Mt View). With some practice, they will both be excellent riders.
Wish me luck! Top Gun is coming up fast, but I'll be ready...
Day 1 (Saturday): I got my wheels on my bike and was able to ride. I rode for about 20 minutes non-stop and was able to push it for most of the ride. With having not quite adjusted to the almost-all-green diet I'm on, I feel somewhat weak, so i tired out pretty quickly. Traction was good - riding was good - not a bad day.
Day 2 (Sunday): After church with my girlfriend, I rode for about 30 minutes. The dirt was hard-packed and loose and dusty on top. Needless to say, this made it hard to find traction and keep it. My girlfriend used a stop-watch to track my lap times. I'm a consistent 01:02:20-80 per lap. My goal is to hit under a minute by next weekend. I'm riding with Jordan Hartfeil (my girlfriend's cousin). He's a fun person to ride with...I have discovered that I really need to work on my breathing when I ride. It is supposed to get hot this week so I guess that will make me figure it out...quick (I hope).
Day 3 (Tuesday): More carnage at Mt. View! So it was kinda hot today. Ok, I mean REALLY hot, but I was excited to ride. I got to the track, unloaded, geared up and BAM! - someone is down (typical day at Mt. View). The bike was still running and then stalled out; not a movement from the person. I walk over to help. Her eyes were closed and twitching - clearly, she was out cold. It was a 16 year old girl. She came out of it and started to talk to me as I was on my knees to keep the sun out of her eyes. I helped the medic get her helmet off and help her off the track. She was OK. I hate to see that happen, but at the same time, welcome to motocross!!
When I finally got to ride, I rode one 15 minute practice. The track sucked - hard-packed and slick already. I was sliding everywhere and couldn't stop for corners or find traction anywhere. Personally, I felt good...only to discover a flat tire! CRAP THAT SUCKS!!! I guess God was telling me that I wasn't supposed to ride today...But that's OK - they gave me a raincheck to come back. See ya next week, Mt. View!!
Day 4 (Saturday): I rode for 1.5 hours today. I also achieved my goal on the track of breaking a minute on my lap time - 00:58:23. Towards the end of the day I discovered another flat (bummer). But after the use of some Gorilla Tape, I am pretty sure I solved my flat problem. I feel stronger and more aggressive than I've felt in a long time. We'll see when I go to P.I.R. on Thursday night if my hard work is paying off.
Pinnacle Suspension is coming to P.I.R. to help me get set up with my new fork system. Things are coming together well. Now if I can just get my race sag set right on my shocks.
The diet is going well, too. I'm down to 197lbs - I've lost 13lbs in the last 2 weeks.
Day 5 (Tuesday): Practice at Mt. View - I got my bike set up pretty well. I think now I can start over on Thursday when I get my new forks from Pinnacle Suspension. The track was good today, but once again I got another flat (DAMN THIS TIRE CURSE THAT HAS BEEN CAST UPON ME!!). I have discovered a small slice in my tire bed lock that has been causing these flats. I've got two more problems I'll fix this time.
I lost one of my sources of income today so this will only make things more difficult. But with the will of the Big Man Upstairs it will all pan out, even if I only get to ride one class at Top Gun.
Day 6 (Thursday): Tonight, I raced at P.I.R. and went 3-2 for 3rd overall. I definitely could have gone faster in places, but the humidity was killing me during practice. The track didn't have a very good flow to it either, but I still had fun and the riders were fast!
We will be putting on my new forks Saturday at practice and dialing them in - I'm so excited, I feel like a 5 year old on Christmas morning!
Thanks for all your help, Matt (Pinnacle Suspension)!
Day 7 (Saturday): We finally got my new suspension. It took a bit of time to fine tune, but WOW is it amazing! I couldn't ask for anything better. I think the bike tracks and rides better than ever. I challenge you to test ride it and give me some feed back...
I took my friend Jordan with me to P.I.R. and I think he liked the track and had some fun. I also had a chance to ride with Lexi (the girl that knocked herself out at Mt View). With some practice, they will both be excellent riders.
Wish me luck! Top Gun is coming up fast, but I'll be ready...
Aug 10, 2009
Devol Top Gun Shoot Out
Hey everyone! Devol Top Gun Shoot Out is coming up and I am glad to announce that I'll be competing for the RITCHEY RACER/RYDCO team in the Plus 25, 450c class over Labor Day weekend (Sept. 4th-7th).
I have started a diet program and have gone from 210lbs to 193lbs (currently) and I'm aiming to get down to 185-190lbs. I'm riding 3-4 days a week so I can get back in shape and be on top of my game.
Recently, I had a decent session at the Motocross Northwest Nationals. The ten-round series had me 4th in the 450c class and 1st in the Plus 25 class.
Thanks for all your help PINNACLE and WRENEGADE INC.!
I have started a diet program and have gone from 210lbs to 193lbs (currently) and I'm aiming to get down to 185-190lbs. I'm riding 3-4 days a week so I can get back in shape and be on top of my game.
Recently, I had a decent session at the Motocross Northwest Nationals. The ten-round series had me 4th in the 450c class and 1st in the Plus 25 class.
Thanks for all your help PINNACLE and WRENEGADE INC.!
Aug 4, 2009
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