tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-106146762024-03-07T09:01:49.623-05:00QUIRING CYCLES Professional mountain bike teamQuiring MTB Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145986390195055142noreply@blogger.comBlogger236125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614676.post-60679981761251116732011-03-10T13:00:00.005-05:002011-03-10T13:14:39.368-05:00We've MovedThe new <a href="http://quiringcyclesteam.tumblr.com/">Quiring Cycles Professional Mountain Bike Team</a> (formerly known as Bell's Brewery/Quiring Cycles) is very excited for the 2011 race season.<br /><br />First though, a HUGE thanks to Mr. Larry Bell and <a href="http://www.bellsbeer.com/">Bell's Brewery</a> for their great sponsorship and support over the past 10 years. They will not be on board as a sponsor for 2011, however their product will still be consumed by us after many races!! :o)<br /><br />As the team moves forward there is much excitement. The 2011 title sponsor is <a href="http://www.quiringcycles.net/">Quiring Cycles</a>. Scott's support has been amazing and the team is so thrilled to be riding on his handbuilt bikes! Other team sponsors for this year are listed on the "new" team blog, <a href="http://quiringcyclesteam.tumblr.com/">www.quiringcyclesteam.tumblr.com</a> . Please follow us as we fly our new kits bold colors, attack the climbs, hit the mud, and navigate our way through what is sure to be another exciting year!<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Quiring Cycles Professional Mountain Bike TeamQuiring MTB Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145986390195055142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614676.post-50918889799616896042010-11-07T21:53:00.002-05:002010-11-07T22:01:13.138-05:00ICEMAN 2010<embed src="http://videoplayer.flocasts.org/player.swf" wmode="transparent" bgcolor="#" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="image=http://c0179261.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/529763_GpMEspekfKyFIPwc230P_xl.png&logo=http://c0179261.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/487934_LabDiPplgpvmWS3icEhu_o.png&file=http://videofiles.flocasts.org/18101_ICEMANFINAL_1289147325317.mp4&frontcolor=000000&lightcolor=cc9900&controlbar=over&stretching=fill" width="480" height="264"></embed><div><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">THE BIGGEST WIN IN ICEMAN HISTORY NOV. 6th 2010 BRIAN MATTER WINS ICEMAN</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-size:130%;" ><br />Visit <a href="http://www.cyclingdirt.org/">cyclingdirt.org</a> for more Videos<br /><br />SUE STEPHENS 6th PRO W<br />ERIN VICARY 11th PRO W<br />STEVE DEMPSEY 18th PRO M<br />Scott and Christina 11th Tandem<br /><br />The Sunset on the Season Party was awesome. Thank you Bells Brewery, the Orbitsuns, the Brothers Brzuchanski, Scott Quiring, Stans No Tubes, Louis Garneau, OAKLEY and Cyclingdirt.org</span><br /></div>Quiring MTB Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145986390195055142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614676.post-21042604325931305942010-10-23T13:52:00.003-04:002010-10-23T15:01:35.907-04:00BELL'S MOUNTAIN BIKE TEAM presents: The 9th Annual SUNSET ON THE SEASON PARTY!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFF33;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFF33;">Come one! Come all! </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFF33;">Let's celebrate another year of racing & good times... Speed & Alcohol!</span></span></div><div><object width="640" height="505"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0rB-QXKGEO8?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0rB-QXKGEO8?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="505"></embed></object></div>Video by: the Brzuchanski Bros.<br />Music by: The Orbitsuns </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFF33;">Song Title: Speed and Alcohol<br />Starring: Sue Stephens, Erin Vicary, John Meyers, and The Orbitsuns </span></span></div>Quiring MTB Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145986390195055142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614676.post-55118144203411829522010-10-11T15:59:00.009-04:002010-10-12T14:23:35.409-04:00Y'all Know The Drill...<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrClcoJIsqPhJjRt6azTDUi-rG5IbHtx4gS3p9bECty9jz1zyY70v-cr-FC0ApyzAH_K-Y31kbb_DHFcCjNBeatNEIJM2mrBVnEOmfZXwYheRzhFeybJDJwZ80zphSFgS6irDP/s1600/2010+Party+Flyer+Final.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 507px; height: 425px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrClcoJIsqPhJjRt6azTDUi-rG5IbHtx4gS3p9bECty9jz1zyY70v-cr-FC0ApyzAH_K-Y31kbb_DHFcCjNBeatNEIJM2mrBVnEOmfZXwYheRzhFeybJDJwZ80zphSFgS6irDP/s400/2010+Party+Flyer+Final.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526881633700581538" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span> </div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl5hCEUNWZERKBrmVaNUPVcOofeBXOKbIy6JI1wPYiEnL5UEejrX6ln9hDbwsc8cauK9MQ0v_nePPINIEN3W_pEnEyAkEDS5IV6UUxospgM4y2mpVy9jaZBVI88fBSXkaFXWFt/s1600/Picture+4.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl5hCEUNWZERKBrmVaNUPVcOofeBXOKbIy6JI1wPYiEnL5UEejrX6ln9hDbwsc8cauK9MQ0v_nePPINIEN3W_pEnEyAkEDS5IV6UUxospgM4y2mpVy9jaZBVI88fBSXkaFXWFt/s400/Picture+4.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527224212061671282" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bellsbeer.com/brands/"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Click For More Info On Each Of These Bell's Brands</span><br /></a></div>Quiring MTB Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145986390195055142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614676.post-4144216740494896172010-09-01T21:45:00.006-04:002010-09-08T18:15:46.106-04:00Update On Jason's RecoveryToday was a rough day for Jason but it ended on a positive note! When I spoke to him earlier via texts he said pain wise it was his worst day yet. I checked in on him again later today & he said they had upped his dosages again & got the pain in check but he wasn't sure now if they would be sending him home from the hospital today. Well, about an hour ago I received a call from Kathy Lummis & Jason did indeed get to go home today :o)! Kathy said "It's so good to have us all back together in our home again! I'm so happy." She also stated again how much it means to her & Jason to know so many people care. To know that people are wishing Jason well day in and day out since the accident is very heart warming & has lifted their spirits to get through this difficult time. People are still trying to spread the word about the type of vehicle that struck Jason. Once again that vehicle is a 1999-2000 Ford F250, F350, or Excursion that has a broken passenger side mirror . People are also asking what they can do to help Jason & his family through this recovery... there has been a fund set up at <a href="https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_home">PAYPAL</a> : jason.lummis@charter.net<br /><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" id="video" data="http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/video/videoplayer.swf?dppversion=4227" width="640" height="520"><param value="http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/video/videoplayer.swf?dppversion=4227" name="movie"><param value="&skin=MP1ExternalAll-MFL.swf&embed=true&adSizeArray=300x240&adSrc=http%3A%2F%2Fad%2Edoubleclick%2Enet%2Fadx%2Ftsg%2Ewjbk%2Fnews%2Fmetro%2Fdetail%3Bdcmt%3Dtext%2Fxml%3Bpos%3D%3Btile%3D2%3Bfname%3Dbicyclist%2Djason%2Dlummis%2Dtalks%2Dabout%2Dhit%2Dand%2Drun%2Daccident%2D20100901%2Dwpms%3Bloc%3Dsite%3Bsz%3D320x240%3Bord%3D927677559064359300%3Frand%3D0%2E35881119645871784&flv=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Emyfoxdetroit%2Ecom%2Ffeeds%2FoutboundFeed%3FobfType%3DVIDEO%5FPLAYER%5FSMIL%5FFEED%26componentId%3D133201566&img=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia2%2Emyfoxdetroit%2Ecom%2F%2Fphoto%2F2010%2F09%2F01%2F6%2DP%2DCYCLIST%2DHIT%2DLEFT%2DFOR%2DDE%5F20100901184131%5F640%5F480%2EJPG&story=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Emyfoxdetroit%2Ecom%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fbicyclist%2Djason%2Dlummis%2Dtalks%2Dabout%2Dhit%2Dand%2Drun%2Daccident%2D20100901%2Dwpms&category=news&title=6P%2DCYCLIST%2DHIT&oacct=foximfoximwjbk,foximglobal&ovns=foxinteractivemedia" name="FlashVars"><param value="all" name="allowNetworking"><param value="always" name="allowScriptAccess"></object><br /><br />Thanks again to everyone... I was very happy to report Jason is HOME :o)!!!<br /><br />-ErinQuiring MTB Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145986390195055142noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614676.post-70077477953296890322010-09-01T10:40:00.011-04:002010-09-01T17:02:41.592-04:00Stony Creek XCStony Creek Metro Park...'Stony Baloney'.... 'Stoner Creek'... the wonderful park we off road cyclists have the opportunity to race at what seems like every other weekend throughout the season. There's the Stony Creek TT, Stony Creek Marathon, Stony Creek XC, 6/12 hrs of Stony Creek, Stony Creek Cyclocross... Out of the 5 races I've done in the last month & a half 2 have been there....lol. I'm not complaining because I really like Stony...this is just an observation I've made. The only time I ride there really is for races so it's funny to me how well I've gotten to know the course over the years just from that.<br />So, without a pre-ride or a warm-up I took to the line this past Sunday to battle it out @ Stony once again along side 4 other expert/elite women in Tailwind's final XC race of the season. I didn't do a proper warm up because the race was going to be 2.5 hrs & I didn't know if I'd be able to even finish trying to ride at 'race pace' for that long. My plan was to pray that no one started terribly hard & just get warmed up while I was racing to conserve energy and that's kinda what happened :o). Melissa Mabry (Precision MTB.com) took the lead at the start, with Marne Smiley (Scott Bikes/Ollett Coaching), myself, Dana Baurhenn (Wolverine/ACFstores.com), & Heather Patterson (Dark Horse Racing) following behind in a group. Melissa stayed on the front for at least the first 10 minutes & then I jumped up front to take a turn. I think everyone was still together at this point but I'm not sure how long that lasted as eventually behind me I heard Marne ask to 'get by' someone & the next time I checked it was just Marne & I. And that's how it stayed until the beginning of the 4th and final lap. Marne & I had an absolute BALL ripping around that trail in unison. I don't think either of us were trying to break our necks because we were just having too much fun riding together. I for one was pleased that I was actually able to ride with her... something I wasn't counting on at all because I know she's getting fast for her upcoming cyclocross season. SO round and round Stony we rode together until the beginning of last lap when Marne laid it down RIGHT in front of me going into a loose, 90 degree right turn coming off the two track heading back into the single track. I slammed on the brakes with my front tire barely making contact & managed to stay completely upright. Marne popped up, shook it off, checked her handlebars, & put her chain back on. She said she was alright & ready to go so I scooted in front of her, looked back to make sure she was ready & we were off again. After a couple minutes I didn't hear her behind me anymore (& afterwards I found out that her chain fell off again right away so she had to stop.). So I was missing my buddy but reminded myself it was a RACE...lol... & I should press on before someone caught me lollygagging. Being my final lap I decided it would be a good time to test what I had left in the tank after riding 2hrs. I ended up having more left than I would've thought & started catching & passing some of the Expert men. I was so pleased with everything at that point... the fun trail, racing with my friend, feeling strong,etc that NOTHING could've wiped the smile off my face. From what I can tell looking at photos Andrea Tucker (www.tuckerbikes.com) & Hans Nyberg (www.tenmilemedia.smugmug.com) took... looks like I may have been grinning ear to ear pretty much the whole race.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmC0oIvMwiJyBJP7IuOmZ2ZATefXOiyD8sT7k5eWyTPMdViY1mrvPwxRlraTBZVFCSlD01FTvTncqYHisFtBGIH1W0iJz8nAGwNlquQfEkCa2oVcZz-4v07PQOGG_TN-ehe_ZZ/s1600/Erin+StonyCreekXC10.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmC0oIvMwiJyBJP7IuOmZ2ZATefXOiyD8sT7k5eWyTPMdViY1mrvPwxRlraTBZVFCSlD01FTvTncqYHisFtBGIH1W0iJz8nAGwNlquQfEkCa2oVcZz-4v07PQOGG_TN-ehe_ZZ/s400/Erin+StonyCreekXC10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511958215979114914" border="0" /></a><br />And the smile just got bigger the closer I got to the finish line until I finally crossed it for the win :o)!<br /><br />Of course my teammate & friend Jason Lummis was not far from my mind during the race & he served as inspiration for sure. I noticed there was quite a bit of Bell's flair going on @ Stony in his honor. People wearing Bell's jerseys in lieu of their team kit, buttons, etc. .. really nice to see the support for Jason! One racer in particular, an expert/elite woman (whom shall remain nameless because I'm sure she didn't do it expecting to get a shout out), approached me after awards while I was by myself & on the phone. She handed me the cash filled envelope she received from being on the podium & whispered that she was giving it to me to pass on to Jason & his family. I was so touched my eyes welled up with tears (as they are right now typing this), I said thank you & hugged her. So yeah... thank you again to everyone who has shown support in one way or another for Jason. Our little bike racing community in Michigan... we have something very special here ;o).<br /><br />-ErinQuiring MTB Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145986390195055142noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614676.post-19328452460576583022010-08-29T19:16:00.004-04:002010-08-29T19:24:46.626-04:00Update On Jason<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">He's going to be fine :o). He is out of ICU & in a regular room now. He is still heavily medicated for pain and it will be a long road to complete recovery but the bottom line is he's definitely going to make it there eventually! He is doing better than expected & getting better each day. Anyone that knows him, knows he's pretty darn tough & very determined. Both are qualities that will prove to be important in the months ahead. Amazingly Jason has has already managed to take some short, slow walks down the hospital halls & to the restroom with the assistance of a walker! Also he has to wear a special brace (wearing it in the picture) to keep his spine in place for a few months while his fractured lower back heals.<br /><br /></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgorFjjnVOhikLt6Fv559jGvTWnpMWmVaDX1FDVFdTYjUB1iDdxib177Dt_pa7d6lt9LUG_KbirjM-5min6RvIV7Ho8e3LXMccs2Kz8aPZ5oj5QPgJA1XXSLZ3UBOydYS28v9O7/s1600/45711_1365830387892_1295628302_30865819_3068131_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgorFjjnVOhikLt6Fv559jGvTWnpMWmVaDX1FDVFdTYjUB1iDdxib177Dt_pa7d6lt9LUG_KbirjM-5min6RvIV7Ho8e3LXMccs2Kz8aPZ5oj5QPgJA1XXSLZ3UBOydYS28v9O7/s400/45711_1365830387892_1295628302_30865819_3068131_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510974825468352178" /></a><br /><br />I'm not sure yet on how much longer he will have to remain in the hospital. I believe Jason said he could find out tomorrow when he may leave.<br /><br />Thank goodness he has a lot of friends & a wonderful family to help him through this tough time. Him & his wife Kathy have definitely been touched by everyones support and really appreciate it.<br /><br />I'll leave you with Kathy's own words...<br /><i>"THANKS EVERYONE for all the support, thoughts & prayers! We R truly blessed it has been breath taking & heart warming knowing so many people care! Jason is going to be fine we R SO LUCKY & know it will be a long recovery, but we all know Jason he is a strong one & WILL be back in the saddle soon. God Bless each one of you for touching our hearts & making this very difficult situation so much easier! LOVE U ALL !!!"</i>Quiring MTB Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145986390195055142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614676.post-57136397385823892122010-08-27T10:35:00.004-04:002010-08-27T12:48:02.996-04:00Teammate Jason Lummis Severely Injured In Hit & Run<object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" id="video" data="http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/video/videoplayer.swf?dppversion=4075" height="280" width="320"><param value="http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/video/videoplayer.swf?dppversion=4075" name="movie"><param value="&skin=MP1ExternalAll-MFL.swf&embed=true&adSizeArray=300x240&adSrc=http%3A%2F%2Fad%2Edoubleclick%2Enet%2Fadx%2Ftsg%2Ewjbk%2Fnews%2Fmetro%2Fdetail%3Bdcmt%3Dtext%2Fxml%3Bpos%3D%3Btile%3D2%3Bfname%3Dbicyclist%2Dinjured%2Din%2Dhit%2Dand%2Drun%2Daccident%2D20100826%2Dwpms%3Bloc%3Dsite%3Bsz%3D320x240%3Bord%3D556845739370822700%3Frand%3D0%2E38690328011378083&flv=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Emyfoxdetroit%2Ecom%2Ffeeds%2FoutboundFeed%3FobfType%3DVIDEO%5FPLAYER%5FSMIL%5FFEED%26componentId%3D133161618&img=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia2%2Emyfoxdetroit%2Ecom%2F%2Fphoto%2F2010%2F08%2F26%2F10%2DP%2DBICYCLIST%2DLEFT%2DFOR%2DDEA%5F20100826223638%5F640%5F480%2EJPG&story=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Emyfoxdetroit%2Ecom%2Fdpp%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fbicyclist%2Dinjured%2Din%2Dhit%2Dand%2Drun%2Daccident%2D20100826%2Dwpms&category=news&title=10P%2DBICYCLIST%2DINJURED&oacct=foximfoximwjbk,foximglobal&ovns=foxinteractivemedia" name="FlashVars"><param value="all" name="allowNetworking"><param value="always" name="allowScriptAccess"></object><br /><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" id="video" data="http://www.wxyz.com/video/videoplayer.swf?dppversion=2979" height="280" width="320"><param value="http://www.wxyz.com/video/videoplayer.swf?dppversion=2979" name="movie"><param value="&skin=MP1ExternalAll-MFL.swf&embed=true&adSrc=http%3A%2F%2Fad%2Edoubleclick%2Enet%2Fpfadx%2Fssp%2Ewxyz%2Fhomepage%5Fshowcase%2Fdetail%3Bdcmt%3Dtext%2Fxml%3Bsz%3D%25size%25%3Bpos%3D%25pos%25%3Bloc%3D%25loc%25%3Bcomp%3D%25adid%25%3Btile%3D3%3Bfname%3Dprofessional%2Dmountain%2Dbike%2Drider%2Din%2Dintensive%2Dcare%2Dafter%2Dhit%2Dand%2Drun%2D%3Bord%3D268816696052903040%3Frand%3D%25rand%25&flv=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ewxyz%2Ecom%2Ffeeds%2FoutboundFeed%3FobfType%3DVIDEO%5FPLAYER%5FSMIL%5FFEED%26componentId%3D186320246&img=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia2%2Ewxyz%2Ecom%2F%2Fphoto%2F2010%2F08%2F26%2FSearch%5FFor%5FHit%5FRun%5FDri17071493%2D899d%2D45e4%2Da774%2De892795c7b140000%5F20100826191043%5F640%5F480%2EJPG&story=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ewxyz%2Ecom%2Fdpp%2Fhomepage%5Fshowcase%2Fprofessional%2Dmountain%2Dbike%2Drider%2Din%2Dintensive%2Dcare%2Dafter%2Dhit%2Dand%2Drun%2D" name="FlashVars"><param value="all" name="allowNetworking"><param value="always" name="allowScriptAccess"></object><br /><br />On Wednesday August 25th, our teammate Jason Lummis was riding his 20 mile commute by bike from his job at Great Lakes Cycling & Fitness in Ann Arbor to his home in Pinckney when he was struck by a vehicle around 9:00 pm & severely injured. The vehicle has been estimated to have impacted Jason at a rate of 50- 60 mph. The driver never stopped when they struck Jason & sent him into a ditch where he laid bleeding & critically injured until two motorcyclist found him. 911 was called & Jason was taken to UofM Hospital & has remained in the ICU to treat his injuries. He lost a lot of blood because of a vein punctured through his left gluteus muscle. That wound is 1" wide but of unmeasurable depth. He sustained many other injuries & fractures of the hip, pelvis, lower lumbar, & sacrum.<br /><br />Today Jason will be getting a brace that goes from the neck to his upper hip area to stabilize his spine. It may still be too early to tell but so far it appears that his fractures could possibly be able to heal in time without any need for surgery. I spoke with his wife Kathy this morning and she says that the out pouring of support from everyone has been a huge uplift to Jasons spirit. We all appreciate everyones kind words, thoughts, & prayers for Jason & his family. It is helping!<br /><br />Besides helping Jason we need to find him justice! We all hope the person that drove away after hitting him will come forward on their own and admit what they have done. The search will continue until they find this person and the vehicle. The police are looking for a FORD F250, F-350, or EXCURSION with a BROKEN PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR. PLEASE BE ON THE LOOKOUT. Especially in the DEXTER-PINCKNEY AREA. Anyone with information about the crash or the driver of the vehicle that stuck Lummis should call the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department tip line at 734-973-7711.<br /><br />Please follow our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#%21/pages/Bells-BreweryQuiring-Cycles-Professional-Mountain-Bike-Team/287286392113?v=wall&ref=mf">Team Facebook Page</a> for updates on Jason's condition & the investigation.<br /><br />Thank You!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span class="UIStory_Message"><br /></span></h3><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" ft="{"type":"msg"}"><br /></h6>Quiring MTB Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145986390195055142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614676.post-91330606921624504972010-08-25T16:01:00.008-04:002010-08-25T17:09:20.428-04:00A Weekend of Time Trials<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjazk5Z20RceQLbPB9kfP1AU81gt3KqCdubeo8NGoeK-9PVmHCBMMfBk24p10PlhWp23YKpymdq1rQpDGwCtPkH4bywhmkmkX7g1ryxNsrWlco4AIs38Ogncq9lMuwGbJHT9Uxi/s1600/ErinCusterTT10.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjazk5Z20RceQLbPB9kfP1AU81gt3KqCdubeo8NGoeK-9PVmHCBMMfBk24p10PlhWp23YKpymdq1rQpDGwCtPkH4bywhmkmkX7g1ryxNsrWlco4AIs38Ogncq9lMuwGbJHT9Uxi/s400/ErinCusterTT10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509442135863457714" border="0" /></a><br />First off was the Maybury TT on Saturday in Northville. At one time I used to live 10 minutes from Maybury & rode there all the time. Having the advantage of knowing the trail helped me for sure in the twisty single track. If you get into the zone there that trail can have amazing flow but if you don't you can end up working a lot harder than need be. Besides the fun single track they added a few more miles of other stuff like pavement, a stretch of gravel rd, & some long grass sections. The turn out for the expert/elite women's group was a bigger than average... 9 ladies! Good to see :o)! The results say 8 but that's only because we lost my friend & former teammate, Andrea Balding (Dark Horse racing), after the first lap to a DNF (bad crash). I think I was fourth to start so I had 3 ladies to chase down & 5 stay in front of. I caught everyone in the first half of the first lap & then just tried to keep a steady pace & not get gobbled up by the competition that started behind, namely Tara Jansen (Farm Team). At certain points on the course you could see other racers & a couple times I saw Dana Baurhenn (Wolverine/ACFstores.com) somewhere not too far behind me but then eventually lost sight of her. At the end of my first lap I was chugging along down a wide grassy section when I spotted a group of 20 people standing on the trail in front of me. I rode through the group & exited with a growling dog nipping at my feet. My first instinct was to 'fight' but I like dogs so instead of feeding it the cleat on my shoe I decided to try 'flight' first. Thankfully that worked as the dog finally gave up the chase. With my heart rate pegged I headed into my second lap. It was for the most part exactly the same as the first... minus the dog and add some rain. I ended up finished in an hour & a half feeling good & never getting passed by my competition. After finishing I cooled down a bit, talked to friends, & got cleaned up. I still hadn't checked results to see how I finished when my friend Brian came over to me & said "Erin you won!". I hadn't had winning ANYWHERE on my radar so I was pretty taken back. #1.Staying Upright & #2.Having Fun were my only goals so needless to say the unexpected bonus of winning left me tickled pink :o). I celebrated with an Oberon, collected my winnings, & then went home to clean up my bike & recoup for the Fort Custer Time Trial the next morning.<br />Sunday I woke up feeling like I had been in a wreck but I managed to come around enough to prepare a to-go breakfast , throw my stuff in the car, & head out. I wanted to get there early so I had time for a nice long warm up but it turned out I almost didn't even make it to the race. Cruising by myself down 94 West, coffee flowing, radio cranked, starting to wake up... I got a flat tire :o(. I called Lummis & luckily (for me) he was running late & driving behind me about 10 minutes back so he agreed to stop & get me :o)! After that we were running REAL late! When we finally arrived we basically had only enough time to grab our #'s at registration, throw on our kits, & GO! I had preregistered earlier in the week so I started first amongst the ladies along side Erin Disterheft (Team Billy's). Erin & I were always good competition for each other in the past. Knowing what kind of shape she was likely in & knowing what kind of mess I've been coming back from I wished her luck & said "goodbye" before the clock even started. Winning the race at Maybury the day before didn't mean somehow I magically got fast again...lol. I know there is MUCH work to be done still so I let Erin D. go at the start & focused on staying ahead of the other 5 ladies. With no warm up & initially being so sore from the day prior I was surprised at how good I actually felt!!! The trail was in awesome shape & just an absolute rip roaring blast to ride on my 29er. Again I had the same goals... #1. Stay upright & #2. Have Fun! Both were accomplished in about an hour & ten, managing to stay ahead of the competition again for the entire race. After finishing I went for a cool down spin in the park. My friend Andy found me & informed me I got 2nd place! Another big surprise! Again I was shocked & very happy.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7mku6D7g7RwosTsGsW86wDKBPkGZlOHeLI-iq_b5thOUaWTRVkD6nkqD9tkw63cm5xNY3TFiTrCw6Fsd4ZO-aR7sLBlD9g2yDcDU-u0ASOVOyPK9qijYcKnZZ19sp1m1lmPlr/s1600/240282_430062967113_287286392113_4784302_4499348_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 352px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7mku6D7g7RwosTsGsW86wDKBPkGZlOHeLI-iq_b5thOUaWTRVkD6nkqD9tkw63cm5xNY3TFiTrCw6Fsd4ZO-aR7sLBlD9g2yDcDU-u0ASOVOyPK9qijYcKnZZ19sp1m1lmPlr/s400/240282_430062967113_287286392113_4784302_4499348_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509442404482002354" border="0" /></a><br />Jason Lummis ended up 10 seconds off the podium in 6th & John Meyers in 8th. After awards and Zack Lummis's 'kids race' we all piled into the mini van & headed to Bell's Eccentric cafe for lunch in the beer garden. Eventually Lummis got me back to my car & I sent them on their way. I can honestly say I almost enjoyed sitting there staring at the corn on the side of the expressway waiting for my tire to get fixed. I had such a great weekend it was actually kind of nice to sit there & reflect on it for awhile :o). <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOLogygwkS68k7n2b6q8x9V4vJm_51cI9JCVRxgFYYJxyaF5gMWnmi6L9D3i803cbzIZytFx3WQDrRfESkKWrFpDM0k2sES9ufkFfT079wBva3MruCMtm1_GSwUZkd0dx2MBTY/s1600/stare@corn.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOLogygwkS68k7n2b6q8x9V4vJm_51cI9JCVRxgFYYJxyaF5gMWnmi6L9D3i803cbzIZytFx3WQDrRfESkKWrFpDM0k2sES9ufkFfT079wBva3MruCMtm1_GSwUZkd0dx2MBTY/s400/stare@corn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509442798362919266" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Thanks to everyone who has given me words of encouragement about returning to racing.<br />I'm so thankful to be healthy enough to be back at it again!<br /><br />And one more thing... A <span style="font-weight: bold;">HUGE</span> congratulations goes out to Sue Stephens on accomplishing her 2010 season goal of <a href="http://www.chicoracing.com/html/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=430#SEF">winning the Ontario Cup Series. </a>She raced all season against some of the best names in Canadian mountain biking and came out on top! Congrats Sue! We're very proud of you!<br /><br />:o)<br />ErinQuiring MTB Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145986390195055142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614676.post-13576921637516124272010-07-02T12:33:00.007-04:002010-07-02T13:49:35.930-04:00Summer Fun<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh91v2LUJLlYky4EKWd0ZX8M9No7vUKhjxGEeoUHrjVCE45VJUlaceNjXkddCjJaZF_BYgB9V52YAnhU47PLl_ClVgTHh6jjMa-rcRsujw5ZjODAPU4xpTw_zMpj46pq3NVPL8b/s1600/0001+teamie%27s.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 392px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489352865318346018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh91v2LUJLlYky4EKWd0ZX8M9No7vUKhjxGEeoUHrjVCE45VJUlaceNjXkddCjJaZF_BYgB9V52YAnhU47PLl_ClVgTHh6jjMa-rcRsujw5ZjODAPU4xpTw_zMpj46pq3NVPL8b/s400/0001+teamie%27s.bmp" /></a><br /><br />I'm not quite sure where to begin on this post. That's probably due to the fact that my last blog entry pertaining to riding was for the '08 edition of the Peak2Peak race <lol...yikes!>. It's been a while since I've had anything to speak of in the realm of riding or racing because I had been injured for so long. It took forever & a day ( about a year & a half) to finally heal up enough that I felt normal... let alone well enough to throw my leg over a bike. I'm happy (<-- HUGE understatement) to say that I've been back in the saddle & riding consistently since the begining of June. Now, when I say I've been 'riding', I'm not talking about hill repeats or vo2 intervals. Hell no! Not yet at least ;o). I'm talking about cranking out pure enjoyment on the bike, in the woods, flying through the trees... just for the fun of it. That is exactly what Sue & I did the other day at Maybury.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR4_h7QiNUI_wlGZ1Fqbgt3UyGwQrpks_V2EVWDLwPDBgrvdnoCR7Wz8idEVdgco_cIewZiv95Y7YMkLQacp3ry2JZIR2e5pjYyrN1M8daoBpUzs_teV_eYjHxEKEdk6ypmmWT/s1600/0001+under+fallen+tree.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489353151167272850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR4_h7QiNUI_wlGZ1Fqbgt3UyGwQrpks_V2EVWDLwPDBgrvdnoCR7Wz8idEVdgco_cIewZiv95Y7YMkLQacp3ry2JZIR2e5pjYyrN1M8daoBpUzs_teV_eYjHxEKEdk6ypmmWT/s400/0001+under+fallen+tree.bmp" /></a>Erin doing the fallen-tree-limbo.<br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVvD73RlS4WIcn4BVepVJErUZcZuWEIybE_E95H3X6Qj_syuv5T7RVpyc_OIdUpZI6DDXATZSDkfg3g0n4unKEJQJkHcinktaD-GldAVJ63HwlT-d48uDkNwQtFmPInINvW9Cy/s1600/0001+big+air+hump+%3Bo).bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489354406092586770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVvD73RlS4WIcn4BVepVJErUZcZuWEIybE_E95H3X6Qj_syuv5T7RVpyc_OIdUpZI6DDXATZSDkfg3g0n4unKEJQJkHcinktaD-GldAVJ63HwlT-d48uDkNwQtFmPInINvW9Cy/s400/0001+big+air+hump+%3Bo).bmp" /></a> Sue is cleared for take off! </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqoa3FIcOTq3s5X-BLGgBiF9cAFRM-rR2u_Nb_04ziZpgNHZMub_BV44pLJeSYUW0h5K3s_vKemJyXgikQat7Ckof-si8Kl-Z66DZa4jqAt00tddwDS92-j9lu8GdT8Na0R2p9/s1600/0001+picture+skillz.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489355121809142050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqoa3FIcOTq3s5X-BLGgBiF9cAFRM-rR2u_Nb_04ziZpgNHZMub_BV44pLJeSYUW0h5K3s_vKemJyXgikQat7Ckof-si8Kl-Z66DZa4jqAt00tddwDS92-j9lu8GdT8Na0R2p9/s400/0001+picture+skillz.bmp" /> <p align="center"></a>We even scoped out S.E. Michigan's cycling expressway: Hines Dr.<br /></p><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">Afterwards we chatted for hours over some cold one's. What a blast we had! I love my Bell's Boys and now having Sue on the team.... it just ROCKS! I can't wait until the day we get to line up together at a race. Until then though, these fun rides together will most definitely suffice ;o). </div><br /><div align="center">Cheers to riding with friends :o)!</div><div align="center">Happy 4th of July! Have Fun & Be Safe!</div><br /><div align="center">:o)</div><div align="center">Erin </div>Quiring MTB Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145986390195055142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614676.post-84049628026206929452010-06-03T07:10:00.005-04:002010-06-03T07:25:17.171-04:002010 Team bike--- JASON LUMMIS2010 Bells Brewery/ Quiring Cycles Team Frame is an aluminum BB30 29er frame. The bike rolls on STANS ZTR RACE rims with a ZTR rear hub and a lefty front hub, Drivetrain is supplied by SRAM with the SRAM XX 2x10 42/29 with a 11-32, suspension is taken care by CANNONDALE LEFTY CARBON SL Tires are Barro race from Geax. the bike weighs in at just under 20.5lbs.<br />The great folks @ <a href="http://www.greatlakescycling.com/">GREAT CYCLING and FITNESS</a> of Ann Arbor MI<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdFEh5bQQ1hO3eMJIDXOLhUHFQCXFHmDm-sjau0bbUEG1YHg1F4gK7crCHaJ6-HjMcs_PcFu0YGSIqII_v4Z7vIIkmwDzfCCn_j9x1WRwBFLFBn5kTqGyuT3njd84h7-g0Yam2/s1600/IMG_4423.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdFEh5bQQ1hO3eMJIDXOLhUHFQCXFHmDm-sjau0bbUEG1YHg1F4gK7crCHaJ6-HjMcs_PcFu0YGSIqII_v4Z7vIIkmwDzfCCn_j9x1WRwBFLFBn5kTqGyuT3njd84h7-g0Yam2/s400/IMG_4423.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478504194738314642" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtVFPwh4jhmpEFd__rfGkhEq3-yvsxv0CLjUzAYfAQKjHS4R7r447XUsyB5gyghX0kQ8oKXlKiDO14Cyna24IMiin2QJIpEUnbZKTYHCdhD9elGRoCAiGkl5iRWkqp2j-W0EPe/s1600/IMG_4424.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtVFPwh4jhmpEFd__rfGkhEq3-yvsxv0CLjUzAYfAQKjHS4R7r447XUsyB5gyghX0kQ8oKXlKiDO14Cyna24IMiin2QJIpEUnbZKTYHCdhD9elGRoCAiGkl5iRWkqp2j-W0EPe/s400/IMG_4424.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478503991997889010" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeSp7HNkQm0eimdmpbR4rzay6aEKm0nV6dCybIGIbUMTAfAsoDGO1dNcpRYqnmFiXnMP-VjWjtjua54nedCuTFR9Gn9fAfCz3LDDN3GtIFhHk6kv8_js4aZG7CGBaar08rr7YV/s1600/IMG_4425.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeSp7HNkQm0eimdmpbR4rzay6aEKm0nV6dCybIGIbUMTAfAsoDGO1dNcpRYqnmFiXnMP-VjWjtjua54nedCuTFR9Gn9fAfCz3LDDN3GtIFhHk6kv8_js4aZG7CGBaar08rr7YV/s400/IMG_4425.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478503983518173298" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis39zsSRHSwHG3JBTmLk_C_X7QqA3OkvASBPtwyQh_nrSz83BhhsVFR1H4ongX8uI7kNi_PI99MQotIMLwzEkH9Qy-QKFtuCEK8vTuxFAFnthKLxKQTkbMEFqMEAxvNOe0faKm/s1600/IMG_4426.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis39zsSRHSwHG3JBTmLk_C_X7QqA3OkvASBPtwyQh_nrSz83BhhsVFR1H4ongX8uI7kNi_PI99MQotIMLwzEkH9Qy-QKFtuCEK8vTuxFAFnthKLxKQTkbMEFqMEAxvNOe0faKm/s400/IMG_4426.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478503978568067330" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoG9frtfqabnTWz5NVn53xDTsj8sOaBRhegAd4WZdgiJGxiDb_wGXNBpPm8UcXrcXsLyxtZbBA1zfKD-RvsbIW0xkq5nqR1jtwdWLirx1mXThvgu9WALA9LdJKFQ2kl7uerdQy/s1600/IMG_4432.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoG9frtfqabnTWz5NVn53xDTsj8sOaBRhegAd4WZdgiJGxiDb_wGXNBpPm8UcXrcXsLyxtZbBA1zfKD-RvsbIW0xkq5nqR1jtwdWLirx1mXThvgu9WALA9LdJKFQ2kl7uerdQy/s400/IMG_4432.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478503967908586130" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuV4zNaxE5uyo67xlDGy47NlM3IBAYPEcNF3f_yTeUhebLxATsablG1y8y7tO816fL8KC3UjQ6WxFITh6xeehmhoTA935HKozmV9IedGPtkpXYL1lyuuPUPRexHPPLeuJvs2DD/s1600/IMG_4429.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuV4zNaxE5uyo67xlDGy47NlM3IBAYPEcNF3f_yTeUhebLxATsablG1y8y7tO816fL8KC3UjQ6WxFITh6xeehmhoTA935HKozmV9IedGPtkpXYL1lyuuPUPRexHPPLeuJvs2DD/s400/IMG_4429.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478503962240200306" border="0" /></a><br />What a crazy year year I have ahead of me after 4 years of mostly rigid bike racing with mechanical Vbrakes,. This year with the help of my great sponsors I have a front suspension/disc brake bike that weighs just as much as my previous years rigid Vbrake bikes !<br />--JLQuiring MTB Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145986390195055142noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614676.post-29537952328919398242010-05-26T15:07:00.009-04:002010-05-26T16:06:02.385-04:00More Good News From MyPOV360.com<div style="text-align: left; font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;"><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-weight: normal;font-size:130%;" >MyPOV360.com is an Official Sponsor of the Bell’s Brewery/Quiring Cycles Professional Mountain Bike Team</span><br /></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><a href="http://www.mypov360.com/">MyPOV360.com</a>, a new online retailer of point-of-view wearable action cameras and accessories is excited to announce their title as the Official Point of View Camera sponsor for the Bell's Brewery/Quiring Cycles Professional Mountain Bike Team. </span></div><div style="font-family: arial; text-align: left;" id="headline"><h1 class="custom-color"> </h1><br />05.25.2010 – Boyne City, Mich., (May 25, 2010) – MyPOV360.com, a new online retailer of point-of-view wearable action cameras and accessories is excited to announce their title as the Official Point of View Camera sponsor for the Bell's Brewery/Quiring Cycles Professional Mountain Bike Team.<br /><br />MyPOV360.com offers an excellent selection of wearable video action cameras, perfect for any mode of bicycling, including the: Drift Innovation X170, GoPro Camera HD Helmet Hero, Contour HD, and more. All video cameras have bike-specific mounting options for a bike helmet, handlebars, or bike seat post, to provide hands-free video for many shooting angles.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg554Ivf07cIYFdhF4YHPwo-uAkBdh-ZdPjy1n8X4Zc_AjJkkLnaXqMcsD9D_33awhPrkMpnh4hKkpRIEgaYWMumzNTHalNk5OWvrfoPmgP4eVyYp21FZ2Goe_F1PGCQmHNLgj7/s1600/Picture+2.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 264px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg554Ivf07cIYFdhF4YHPwo-uAkBdh-ZdPjy1n8X4Zc_AjJkkLnaXqMcsD9D_33awhPrkMpnh4hKkpRIEgaYWMumzNTHalNk5OWvrfoPmgP4eVyYp21FZ2Goe_F1PGCQmHNLgj7/s400/Picture+2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475659037576331458" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><br />The Drift X170 (above) is the camera the Bell's/Quiring Team will be using.</span> </div><br />The Bell’s Brewery/Quiring Professional Mountain Bike Team is based out of Michigan and is claimed to be the Midwest’s best mountain bike team. Michigan-based Bell’s Brewery is famed for being the oldest craft-brewer east of Boulder, Colorado. Quiring Cycles of Charlotte, Michigan is a customized-fit high quality bike builder specializing in 29ers. Team members include: Scott Quiring, Jason Lummis, John Meyers, Steve Dempsey, Sue Stephens, Erin Vicary and Jason Jones.<br /><br />“MyPOV360.com is thrilled to sponsor the Bells Brewery/Quiring Team,” said John Rounds, MYPOV360.com founder. “They are a high-profile, professional riding organization with great connections in the Midwest cycling community. ”<br /><br />To welcome friends, fans and family of the team, MyPOV360.com is offering a promo code for $30 off any order over $150, plus free UPS ground shipping anywhere in the continental US. Sign up at <a href="http://www.mypov360.com/bells-brewery-quiring-team-promo/">http://www.mypov360.com/bells-brewery-quiring-team-promo/</a> to receive this exclusive promo code.<br /><br />The team is excited to share video footage of their rides. To get all the latest updates and videos from the team please visit: http://www.bellsmtbteam.blogspot.com/. For more information about Drift and MyPOV360.com please visit: <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.mypov360.com">www.mypov360.com</a>.<br /><br />About MyPOV360.com<br />MyPOV360.com is an online retailer of the hottest point-of-view wearable video sports cameras and accessories for video and photography enthusiasts. Not only the go-to website for simple and easy to use hands-free video products, MyPOV360.com also provides the online shopper with valuable market information from the online video community to determine the best wearable camera for each individual lifestyle, purpose and budget. The MyPOV360.com experience is about finding the perfect camera and accessories to “Capture the World From Your Point of View.”<br /><br /><br />Drift Innovation · GoPro · VHoldR · Liquid Image Video Swim Mask Explorer<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" ><br /><span style="font-family: webdings;">Right now GoPro and Drift are on sale. Deep discount.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: webdings;">$229 for GoproHD</span><br /><span style="font-family: webdings;">$169 for Drift X170</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: webdings;">Then promo code is another $30 off that plus free ground shipping in USA</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: webdings;">So anybody who has been thinking about a POV camera this is one of the best promotions of the year.</span><br /></span>Quiring MTB Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145986390195055142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614676.post-50789289832687444182010-05-14T11:05:00.017-04:002010-05-14T11:59:42.293-04:00MyPOV360.com Is On Board with Bell's/Quiring Pro MTB Team<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWKuHiIhGIxwZaLRGQZPT2bRG702gMaTSsixFAp3QBasaPmMzQwdAL6YuMmJK6IqoqT7F0WdJ0Nofus4Y_ZQ0ykg3pfBYrREfVNPBZr6bc710D37ney2Sy0fbZKDb3X_M6bFD_/s1600/451008_300.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 198px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWKuHiIhGIxwZaLRGQZPT2bRG702gMaTSsixFAp3QBasaPmMzQwdAL6YuMmJK6IqoqT7F0WdJ0Nofus4Y_ZQ0ykg3pfBYrREfVNPBZr6bc710D37ney2Sy0fbZKDb3X_M6bFD_/s400/451008_300.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471144637350674722" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.mypov360.com/">MyPOV360.com</a> is now the official Point Of View camera sponsor for<br />the Bell's Brewery/Quiring Cycles Professional Mountain Bike Team!<br />This means lots of 'helmet cam' fun this year. We'll be shooting &<br />editing, for your viewing pleasure,<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span><a href="http://www.vimeo.com/mypov360/">footage</a> from rides & races we're at.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFI4UJ3i1p-PK5pw01xc68iwwRLBZJrEq3XH-9u2XTrFnI4fbEytZDImQQtKTig_sMkTbwPBpIKmcMoK6L_FGSg56jbnu7grhSd0ijx_8KSKkUUOhVQX6PekPtaX-sTUZ8DkoW/s1600/mountain-bike.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 206px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFI4UJ3i1p-PK5pw01xc68iwwRLBZJrEq3XH-9u2XTrFnI4fbEytZDImQQtKTig_sMkTbwPBpIKmcMoK6L_FGSg56jbnu7grhSd0ijx_8KSKkUUOhVQX6PekPtaX-sTUZ8DkoW/s400/mountain-bike.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471151881081315026" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Also <a href="http://www.mypov360.com/">MyPOV360.com</a> is offering <span style="font-weight: bold;">$20 </span>OFF the <a href="http://www.mypov360.com/shop/drift-x170-action-camera/">Drift X170</a><br />plus <span style="font-weight: bold;">FREE</span> SHIPPING to friends, fans, & family of our team.<br />This offer is valid today through 06/30/10. Just use the special code <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">'bellsmtb</span></span>' (lowercase) to receive this limited time offer.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Bring on the <a href="http://assets.news4uonline.com/images/articles/2008/9/Beer%20-%20Oberon%20Ale.jpg">sunshine</a> for the Brighton Rec Stage Race this weekend!<br />It should be a great weekend of racing!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have FUN and GOOD LUCK to all the racers :o).<br /><br /></div>Quiring MTB Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145986390195055142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614676.post-48222793934315862402010-04-22T09:28:00.004-04:002010-04-22T09:35:48.279-04:002010 Oberon Mini Keg Design<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7sijSOxTWH-HrAUuBF0rUvvePa6VQfOtKMwTWtvbSitQr6yBdZi4ZZeVzCpoxTDvqgqhXpwoHgbxu2tFQnc5-eRCJAhF9boORLBDenDvG0ZaORYXzUtsImBJsedzpqUrrgXOU/s1600/2010+Mini+Keg.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 284px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7sijSOxTWH-HrAUuBF0rUvvePa6VQfOtKMwTWtvbSitQr6yBdZi4ZZeVzCpoxTDvqgqhXpwoHgbxu2tFQnc5-eRCJAhF9boORLBDenDvG0ZaORYXzUtsImBJsedzpqUrrgXOU/s400/2010+Mini+Keg.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462953315409903538" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> 2010 Oberon Mini Keg design inspired by Salvador Dali's "Persistence Of Time" .<br />Out sometime in May.<br /></div>Quiring MTB Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145986390195055142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614676.post-87585806619189370772010-04-14T08:07:00.003-04:002010-04-14T08:15:40.274-04:00Sue's 'Small Bike'<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmqILdALl355nGXGcvosJWoPrdlCjfVpWQhtHCK3IB3lnSWss0weqXPo8i0nEShd8gRG1tw4HLAg_8nqCDMl4JOEArTVdyUXvp_q5oeSu7Pj9CTn5yL2n4hhony9qDN4ceHg6l/s1600/Sue's+Bike.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmqILdALl355nGXGcvosJWoPrdlCjfVpWQhtHCK3IB3lnSWss0weqXPo8i0nEShd8gRG1tw4HLAg_8nqCDMl4JOEArTVdyUXvp_q5oeSu7Pj9CTn5yL2n4hhony9qDN4ceHg6l/s400/Sue's+Bike.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459963894460842354" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I’ll start by saying thanks to Scott Quiring, Jason Lummis and the rest of the Bell’s team for ramping things up so I can have my bike for my first race of 2010. I’d also like to thank Oscar at Great Lakes Cycling and Fitness for taking time to set up the finer details on the bike. I haven’t really had a chance to ride the finished product yet other than a quick burst around the parking lot but it feels really quick and light. Needless to say I’m pretty excited about how my ‘small bike’ turned out! It sure is pretty! ;o)<br /><br />Here is a quick run down of how it’s spec’d:<br /><br />Full SRAM XX<br />Stan’s No-Tubes ZTR Race 29’er wheelset.<br />GEAX Barro Race 29 x 2.0<br />Truvativ World Cup flat bar, stem and seat post<br />Crank Bros. Candy 4ti<br />ESI grips<br /><br />Total weight with pedals 20.8 lbs<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Sue<br /></div>Quiring MTB Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145986390195055142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614676.post-34913781898815740222010-03-30T09:27:00.000-04:002010-03-30T09:29:23.411-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf4NAAdSh6fb1QASSOoRx6R00aHUpjLPUm3qTRMVv1ZeBBv-KSW5Ufoqrd1Hwm9YFn7hwo_cqltY85NUROp4Mhes8S67qjYKDMuo8_Bh7T-Z-5jvErYJ9jLNb2bonzHBU4_T7g/s1600/Oberon.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf4NAAdSh6fb1QASSOoRx6R00aHUpjLPUm3qTRMVv1ZeBBv-KSW5Ufoqrd1Hwm9YFn7hwo_cqltY85NUROp4Mhes8S67qjYKDMuo8_Bh7T-Z-5jvErYJ9jLNb2bonzHBU4_T7g/s400/Oberon.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454418384119632578" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br />The sun is back!<br />Oberon was officially released March 29th for 2010.<br />Enjoy!<br /></div>Quiring MTB Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145986390195055142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614676.post-88684072066535444132010-03-19T15:59:00.001-04:002010-03-19T16:01:34.583-04:00Planet Bikes Super Commuter<span class="articletitle"><a href="http://www.planetbike.com/newsletter_2010-03.html">Planet Bikes on line article:<br /></a><br /><br /><br /></span><span class="articletitle"><img src="http://www.planetbike.com/images/vol6/supercommuter2010-02.jpg" alt="billy knudson" width="350" height="233" /></span><br /><span class="articletitle"> <br /> 4. Supercommuter - Jason Lummis, Pinckney, MI</span><br /> <br /> A super commuter rides through every season, in all types of weather, day and night. Choosing the simplicity, health and pleasure of bicycling, a super commuter simply prefers to ride a bike to the grocery store, to work, to a concert or the cafe. Planet Bike’s winter Super Commuter is thirty-nine year old Jason Lummis who embodies the very essence of a super commuter.<br /> <br /> A long time resident of Pinckney, MI, Jason commutes year round to his job at <a href="http://www.greatlakescycling.com/" target="_blank">Great Lakes Cycling and Fitness</a> in neighboring Ann Arbor. He averages 45 miles round trip, half of those miles being ridden after work in the darkness of night. The rolling hills and modest plowing of the rural roads make for an interesting winter commute. The scenery can’t be beat though as Jason travels past the Pinckney State Recreation Area daily.<br /> <br /> Jason was hooked on two wheel riding at a young age. In his teen years, he latched onto a bmx bike and an 80cc dirt bike. He eventually fell for mountain biking, becoming an avid racer in the Midwest. Jason routinely finishes on the podium in cross country and 100 mile ultra-endurance races throughout the Great Lakes region.<br /> <br /> A good portion of Jason’s life revolves around bikes. He works in a bike shop, rides 10,000 miles a year, and races on the weekends. When he is not working or riding, he is still promoting cycling. He’s an <a href="http://www.imba.com/" target="_blank">IMBA</a> (International Mountain Bike Association) member who helps maintain local mountain bike trails in the Ann Arbor area. Jason also manages the <a href="http://bellsmtbteam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Bells Beer/Quiring Cycles</a> mountain bike team, one of the fastest (and friendliest) mountain bike teams in the Midwest.<br /> <br /> According to Jason, the toughest part about such a long daily commute is “the extra time I spend away from my family.” Jason counters this extra time by substituting his commute as race training. This savvy substitution allows Jason, his wife, three year old son and two dogs the time they need to go camping, hiking, or canoeing in the beautiful Michigan wilderness.<br /> <br /> With such a long commute, Jason has dialed in the equipment it takes to be comfortable in all conditions. His custom <a href="http://www.quiringcycles.net/" target="_blank">Quiring Cycles</a> steel 29er is the perfect rig for the job. Jason prefers the simplicity and low maintenance of a single speed drivetrain for the winter and a 1 x 9 for the summer. He also makes note of clothing choices for different conditions in a journal so he’s always sure to be properly dressed.<br /> <br /> <em>If you would like to nominate a Super Commuter, please contact us at</em><em> <a href="mailto:info@planetbike.com">info@planetbike.com</a>.</em>Quiring MTB Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145986390195055142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614676.post-39305991284973661632010-02-26T08:55:00.002-05:002010-02-26T09:02:45.680-05:00North American Hand Made Bicycle ShowTeam Bike Sponsor and teammate Scott Quiring of Quiring Cycles is attending the <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.handmadebicycleshow.com/">NAHBS</a> this weekend in Virginia. He has built Titanium, Steel, Stainless Steel and Aluminum frames for the show, including a 2010 Bells Brewery Team bike.<br /><br />Here are some diplay art Scott will have@ NAHBS. Photos by Andrea Tucker<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeje7dAh1LTougLfWz798AMXpVQhqiMukyPDrW2HNbt7fzQ3rM3dRYh1On1DR-e-yYaBbgGpa8hRnrue_epeRnFFAExHG4MPYpB5gBX3fOpTmch3bon-wldhCvBp_65a-r4hdR/s1600-h/qnahbs.htm"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 336px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeje7dAh1LTougLfWz798AMXpVQhqiMukyPDrW2HNbt7fzQ3rM3dRYh1On1DR-e-yYaBbgGpa8hRnrue_epeRnFFAExHG4MPYpB5gBX3fOpTmch3bon-wldhCvBp_65a-r4hdR/s400/qnahbs.htm" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442550993213631106" border="0" /></a>Quiring MTB Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145986390195055142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614676.post-19214527077974656112010-02-24T18:43:00.002-05:002010-02-24T19:12:32.444-05:00Winter Training RidesThis one was kindly dug out of the Brzuchanski Bros archives in order to fill the void that has been our blog this February. Thanks Joe & Brian :o)! The video was filmed in 2006 & stars current Bell's Brewery/Quiring Cycles teammates Jason Lummis & Scott Quiring as well as former teammates Joe Brzuchanski & Mike Simonson. We hope everyone's been training hard so far in 2010...<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QR9jYLi3DjI&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/QR9jYLi3DjI&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Quiring MTB Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145986390195055142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614676.post-8661266502933915092010-01-11T07:33:00.005-05:002010-01-12T08:34:21.203-05:002010 OFFICIAL TEAM JERSEY !THE OFFICIAL 2010 BELLS BREWERY / QUIRING CYCLES PROFESSIONAL MTB TEAM JERSEY DESIGN IS DONE. Jersey will be for sale at the end of March/ 1st week of April from the <a href="http://www.bellsbeer.com/store/">Bells Brewery General</a>. They also have 2009 jerseys still available, as well as socks and wrist bands. If you do not find it on the website just give them a call.<br /><br />The 2010 jersey design was created by our team mate Erin Vicary. She did an awesome job again by creating another original design. The team THANKS Erin for her abilities on and off the bike, we hope she finds her way back on the bike in 2010 after some serious injury causing her to miss 2009.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">click photo for larger image</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZIHyingAnbpBx51JjHXgRaRj3UNmnKewK8PoY3bTxJKwAl4HxmVOxnhktypbdODnSx5I2NP9GZwbvFkyh_DX2eMaLbsuxpoi3E6BJKMFKrJkHM_-TZBs3aUIE9VFDq3rHSMZg/s1600-h/2010_Jersey+FINAL.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 210px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZIHyingAnbpBx51JjHXgRaRj3UNmnKewK8PoY3bTxJKwAl4HxmVOxnhktypbdODnSx5I2NP9GZwbvFkyh_DX2eMaLbsuxpoi3E6BJKMFKrJkHM_-TZBs3aUIE9VFDq3rHSMZg/s400/2010_Jersey+FINAL.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425459684402306722" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Coming soon the <a href="http://www.quiringcycles.net/igallery/igallery.asp?d=%5Cbell%27s+brewery+team+2010%5C">2010 Quiring Cycles Team Frames</a>. Aluminum Dedaci tubing with a BB30 bottom bracket and POWERED BY SRAM XX. All this coming together with another custom paint job By Scott Quiring !<br /><br />ps. HOPSLAM is out and taste awesome.Quiring MTB Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145986390195055142noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614676.post-23181823222830705142009-12-10T09:19:00.008-05:002009-12-14T09:41:24.763-05:002010.....10 yrs of Beer, Bikes and Racing !for 2010 we have a new Sponsor, the Bells Brewery/Quiring Cycles Professional MTB Team will now be POWERED BY <a href="http://www.sram.com/">SRAM</a>.<br /><br />We also have added 2 new teammates for the 2010 season:<br /><br />Please welcome Steve Dempsey and Sue Stephens to the Bells squad !<br /><br /><br />Steve the fellow in the middle has been working his arse off and getting faster every week. He had some great podiums last year in MI and finished 13th at Iceman in 2009.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKMg6La81pBu-KcBw4z9bDys8gFI4hOpsoFk-XGiCnjQZ8hGbb3-6QhXqNf3EkPuG3R3wnh6daCCiKF8NWjcukC4Ov0oEPil31S4bRA6K81emruBJQBcLJosuB42RQMXPE5ovQ/s1600-h/ncdreamy.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKMg6La81pBu-KcBw4z9bDys8gFI4hOpsoFk-XGiCnjQZ8hGbb3-6QhXqNf3EkPuG3R3wnh6daCCiKF8NWjcukC4Ov0oEPil31S4bRA6K81emruBJQBcLJosuB42RQMXPE5ovQ/s400/ncdreamy.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413615259886575250" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Sue Stephens has been putting it down in MI for the last few seasons, making the drive over from near Windsor Canada. Sue finished 2nd at the 2008 Iceman while controlling the podiums here in MI and has had great finishes in the Canadian cup. Check her blog out for more insight into this crazy racer mom from Canada....<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeVMcsTohTs4_vygHp6GrklrdGs4tHEbwFCCyea98NZSNTPGCYuOAgDqOO06ur_jzfP8iwe8z0gvoDzxDoOAmRYLBIuvzXmVizl3r_WebBJ2pkyplrRQqVRuHhRI3I4D7uRERW/s1600-h/sue.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 220px; height: 167px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeVMcsTohTs4_vygHp6GrklrdGs4tHEbwFCCyea98NZSNTPGCYuOAgDqOO06ur_jzfP8iwe8z0gvoDzxDoOAmRYLBIuvzXmVizl3r_WebBJ2pkyplrRQqVRuHhRI3I4D7uRERW/s400/sue.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413615255620343970" border="0" /></a> We look forward to our continued sponsorships with BELLS BREWERY, QUIRING CYCLES, STANS NO TUBES, GEAX TIRES, LOUIS GARNEAU and OAKLEY EYEWEAR.Quiring MTB Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145986390195055142noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614676.post-34343402185118303112009-11-25T08:47:00.004-05:002009-11-25T10:26:19.964-05:00Go Ahead & Give It A Whirl...Sunday morning I met Sue Stephens & Co. out @Pontiac Lake Rec Area so she could do a lap on my Quiring 29er. I went for a quick hike ('quick' cuz she's fast-as-hell) while she rode & before I knew it she was done... girl was grinning ear2ear when I saw her :o)! That's usually a good sign right?...LOL! After wards in the parking lot Sue & I tried to chat but she was mobbed by a couple dudes she whizzed past earlier on the 29er. They must have asked her 30 questions "How'd ya get so fast?!" "How much do you ride?!" etc. It was pretty cute. Anyways, after the "autograph session" we did get a chance to shoot the breeze & while we were talking I happened to notice the folding chairs that were set out by her friend Pak's truck. The chairs said Tim Hortons on them & with that whole crew being from Canada I couldn't help but make a joke about it. Well, little did I know just how cool (Pak &) the chair was until he showed me: built in soft cooler under the seat, folds up small, has a shoulder strap, the whole chair weighs about a 1/2 lb, & it's black- my favorite color. He just gave it to me! LOL! Pretty sweet aye?! Hopefully next year I won't need it at any of the bike races 'cuz I don't plan on doing much spectating in the '10 season ;o)! Anyhow, back to my whole point of this blog entry... Sue really enjoyed the 29er experience & did a little write up about it on her blog. <br />Check it out @ http://suestephensmtb.blogspot.com/2009/11/29er-at-pontiac.html<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving!<br /><br />:o)<br />ErinQuiring MTB Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145986390195055142noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614676.post-38045102562663196782009-11-10T20:41:00.004-05:002009-12-13T09:23:12.588-05:00ICEMAN 2009The race was perfect 60 deg sunny day.<br />Mike Anderson finished 5th (top MI racer) Joberon 15th, Lummis 62nd (after a horrible wreck 500' off the start line).<br />John Meyers won his age group again =0) and also won his age group the next day at the CX race.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEzFRETbSMPDGS_iwXPRGpmrg5xTRZXTt4TSQ6NoviKrn1SnpE9UH7m0RSYTQPtwBm4mY3rfogFgrRIwcCwiZLqXHIucIcKE8A0wd_BODtdfWJO7ceVvbcW30GiXbgbN2k0uBo/s1600-h/2009_11_071.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEzFRETbSMPDGS_iwXPRGpmrg5xTRZXTt4TSQ6NoviKrn1SnpE9UH7m0RSYTQPtwBm4mY3rfogFgrRIwcCwiZLqXHIucIcKE8A0wd_BODtdfWJO7ceVvbcW30GiXbgbN2k0uBo/s400/2009_11_071.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414726026514210290" border="0" /></a> ----- pic by Sue Stephens<br />The party was incredible fun thanks to Jim Parks and the rest of the Bells Brewery family for giving us the chance to celebrate in style. Jim also brought up the 8ft tall Oberon bottle for the beer tent at the Iceman finish line.<br />Another year of great times racing bikes, enjoying custom brews and custom bikes. Many wins, podiums and great efforts where made by all the team mates ! 2010 will be the 10th year for the Bells Brewery sponsored team, we look forward to making it the best.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF6rVQPKYFAde2KwGse-_RUgWlZzLVRjdk1v42Z8hOIwfB82V7NSKva9j-dhCd8RH37TkLx8LVaikLGofme5Q8bWNW-9EsoPPsfdCLKpHI6c-IM5wQFQTy97Mplx4iw8100mLX/s1600-h/icemanderson.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF6rVQPKYFAde2KwGse-_RUgWlZzLVRjdk1v42Z8hOIwfB82V7NSKva9j-dhCd8RH37TkLx8LVaikLGofme5Q8bWNW-9EsoPPsfdCLKpHI6c-IM5wQFQTy97Mplx4iw8100mLX/s400/icemanderson.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402655463947106562" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Mike Anderson 5th place:<br /><br />2009 Iceman<br /><br />5th place. Not as good as last year, but a good result still. Them fisher boys brought some "A" game this year, pretty fun to race with them guys. Carl Decker wins the style award, for the best 2 wheel drifts through the turns and just being a badass, guys gots some skills on a bike.<br />heres a race report:<br /><br />The start was just like any other paved road mountain bike start, kind of scary and pretty fast. Decided to pull so i didn't get taken out in the chaos. It was a pretty long train of guys until about Smith Lake Rd about 5 miles in or so. But then the gaps started to form, had to be kind of attentive and stay at the front. Can't really remember who was pulling through that first section of single track, might of been Sam Shultz or JHK, but right after that JHK grabbed the reigns and it was fast as hell for about 20 minutes. 6 of us were gone and the race was set. JHK, Shultz, Tristan, Matter, Decker and myself. A few miles before Williamsburg road JHK put in big attack, I got on his wheel immediately and hung on for dear life, it all came back together at some fresh single track section. Seemed like everyone took some pulls for a little while, right when we got on the VASA JHK had another go, but it was the same deal, this race was coming down to the last hill. There was some more attacks in between there and the end but no one could get away, not really much point in trying. Right when we got to the last wood chip climb the final surge came, not a good time for some chain suck, and thats just what i got. I got off and ran and tried to get my bike back working. I had my chain back on at the top but those guys were long gone in front of me. I got around Tristan but ran out of time to catch Decker. I think I might have been able get Decker, but those other guys were gone.<br /><br />I'm pretty happy with my race, its always cool to get to race with the big dogs, and really cool to hang in there the whole race. Would have been nice not to get that chain suck, i hate front derailleurs... I'll be back for blood next year, and maybe with a single chain ring too. The crowds at the end were awesome, really cool finishing like that. Thanks to everyone who was cheering along the course, all the people is what makes this race so cool.<br />MA.Quiring MTB Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145986390195055142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614676.post-15092355971398278772009-10-21T11:21:00.006-04:002009-10-28T15:58:34.285-04:00BELL'S MOUNTAIN BIKE TEAM presents: The 8th Annual SUNSET ON THE SEASON PARTY!<strong><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:180%;">HEY THERE BOOZE HOUNDS !</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;"><em>Come join us at the Loading Dock after the Iceman awards starting @ 8:30 pm (21yrs old and over $5 cover) SWAG, FUN and a great Beer selection</em></span><br /><br /><br /><object width="660" height="525"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JlmNA1txge4&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JlmNA1txge4&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="660" height="525"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />Video by: the Brzuchanski Bros.<br />Music by: The Orbitsuns<br />Starring: JOBERON, ERACER and the Bells Brewery/Quiring Cycles MTB team<br /><br />HERE IS THE BEER LIST FOR THE PARTY !<br />1. Bell’s Best Brown Ale 1 ½ Barrel <br /><br />2. Bell’s Amber Ale 1 ¼ Barrel Tall <br /><br />3. Bell’s Oberon Ale 1 ½ Barrel <br /><br />4. Two-Hearted Ale 2 ½ Barrels <br /><br />5. Bell’s Christmas Ale 1 ¼ Barrel Tall<br /><br />6. Bell’s Oarsman Ale 1 ½ Barrel<br /><br />7. Bell’s Poolside Ale 1 ¼ Barrel Tall<br /><br />8. Bell’s Winter White Ale 1 ¼ Barrel Tall<br /><br />9. Bell’s Double Cream Ale 1 ¼ Barrel Tall<br /><br />10. Bell’s Pale Ale 1 ¼ Barrel Tall<br /><br />11. Bell’s Third Coast Old Ale 1 ¼ Barrel ShortQuiring MTB Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145986390195055142noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10614676.post-89054361542678835152009-10-19T07:57:00.003-04:002009-10-19T08:03:26.607-04:00Mike Anderson reports !Mike Anderson checks in after the Boyne "State" championship race and the Peak to Peak races:<br /><br /> <span style="font-style:italic;">Boyne "State Championships" and Peak to Peak wrap up<br /><br />After another disappointing Chequamegon I was eager to get back to the races. The Boyne Mountain Michigan State Champions was the next race on the schedule. There was a pretty descent field for a soggy day at Boyne Mountain, I took the lead early and never looked back, and came away with the Brent Walk state championship. Boyne is great course and we need to have more races there.</span><br /><br /><br />START of Peak to Peak<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIldOhi332qGBeWaRSAEgZkbLsjbhA1LkQl5XInzmIdl1N0DxPzhTryPhhM1ByYa7a2s0sZMSHmKG-kHcNWIRwbZvntO1VWXqWnAuN5fLK3Hodc8CZBfuaBOSRoOmrMr_F7DFu/s1600-h/2p21.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIldOhi332qGBeWaRSAEgZkbLsjbhA1LkQl5XInzmIdl1N0DxPzhTryPhhM1ByYa7a2s0sZMSHmKG-kHcNWIRwbZvntO1VWXqWnAuN5fLK3Hodc8CZBfuaBOSRoOmrMr_F7DFu/s400/2p21.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394279030971951458" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Manderson vs Simonster !<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiACa7_kq69L5W0eNCQQdbACxKCxokSKDcnddQ-2HqqCHmGMwBol0Lf668piNYMaoU-9WHR5SX-2nytLYGzYKrQnehrKKygg5RvkV72lr_2N8MFh3G9btUf0KcMtlmMFW2nQ0Y4/s1600-h/p2p2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 311px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiACa7_kq69L5W0eNCQQdbACxKCxokSKDcnddQ-2HqqCHmGMwBol0Lf668piNYMaoU-9WHR5SX-2nytLYGzYKrQnehrKKygg5RvkV72lr_2N8MFh3G9btUf0KcMtlmMFW2nQ0Y4/s400/p2p2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394279031806478258" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;"> The Crystal Mountain Peak to Peak XC was next, this was a fun event last year and was great training before Iceman. it went down the same as last year with Derek Graham, the Simonster and me at the front. We swapped pulls through the insane lap traffic for a few laps until Derek and I got caught up with a lapper, throwing both of us to the deck. I jumped back on and bridged to the Simonster. We swapped pulls for another lap until the Simonster stayed true to his name and put in a good surge at the bottom of the climb. I let him go knowing i could close it by the top. The gap was about 10 seconds at the top going into the single track downhill. But there were still a few stubborn lappers in the way, this dude just would not let me by, and basically ended my race for me, kind of a bummer...<br />This is a fun race, but they have to change something to fix the lap traffic. <br /> <br />It was nice to have my Steel Quiring machine back and working, thanks Scott! <br /> See ya at Iceman!<br />Mike</span>Quiring MTB Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145986390195055142noreply@blogger.com1