Cannonsburg KISS cross #4

"Q" 6th. J.Meyers 7th.

John Meyers and Scott Quiring raced rough-sandy west side cyclocross race this past Sunday in Grand Rapids at Cannonsburg Ski Area. The "A" race had 23 riders roll off and on too a rough and twisty....twisty course. Once again a great hole-shot and up to the first turn and a specialized rider shot past on the feather lite 14 - 15 pound bike....and thru the first lap and second I was able to maintain 3rd. The Bissel Bro.'s were just up the course also but with the fever crud from Friday and Saturday's founders to bell's 4 1/2 hour xc ride the legs and body was just not 100% I know Dan Jansen and the Farmer were feeling the post ride party with the tasty two-hearted that were consumed at Bell's on Saturday night. Scotty "Q" I am back was on the scene as well and it was great fun rolling with or trying to chase him thru the twisty maze of a course. So is Scott due to make an appearance at the Iceman?




Scott Quiring hits the run up behind John.



John Meyers

Kisscross #3

John Meyers race report below:

brief report from the west side.

I raced in another fast west side cyclocross race this past Sunday. The "A" race had about 16 riders roll off and on too a much more technical course than the previous Fremont race. I thought things were going great in the first lap having got away with the Howard Bro.'s for the first half a lap until the ill effects of not having pre-ridden the course allowed two gaps to form. At the water crossing and the grassy/muddy off camber section. So once again the balance of the 7 lap race was all about chasing the Bissel team. At the end of lap four my 24hr.national champion teammate Nate bridged up to me after I was having more difficulty clipping in after the water crossing / mud in cleats? I found out later that riding around was the faster option! Laps 4 - 7 were just as fast as the first three with Nate setting a strong tempo with his single speed pre-iceman gearing set-up. Thanks Nate! Look out iceman single speeders "The Farmer" is on great form and will be plowing everyone under on November 8th.

Results ->
http://www.kisscross.com/results/2008/caledonia_100408.htm


October 19th - Race #4Cannonsburg Ski Area, Grand Rapids - Map

Hosted By: Founders/Alger Racing

Track Star !

SUPER FAST

Freemont CX KISS CROSS #2

John Meyers and Scott "I am back" Quiring attended the 2nd stop of the westside Kiss Cross series in Freemont MI. Scott battled the Bissel teammates for 4th as John held on for a well earned 5th.

Race Report by John Meyers:

CycloCross racing is in full swing on the west side of the state. Scott "Q" Quiring and John Meyers returned to the cyclocross action at the second stop of the Kisscross race series at branston park, fremont, mi. Scott broke out his cross bike to give things a whirl. He stated that he has been training a little and has not done any intervals yet? Scott finished 4th. overall in the "A" race and his teammate John finished 5th overall. The race was fast with the long section of asphalt leading into the start finish. Team Bissell controlled the race from the gun with Scott and John in the mix from the 3 second count down start. Scott was able to hang with young Bissell pro's for the first 5 laps of the 8 lap race. He easily rolled in for fourth place. John had a couple crashes....not use to the cx tires (just put them on that morning) and used the race as his first cx ride of the year and finished a strong 5th. ahead of a Bissell teammate.

Results -> http://www.kisscross.com/results/2008/fremont_092708.htm

Next Kisscross race -> October 4th - Race #3Caledonia Lakeside Park, Caledonia - Map

Hosted by: TNR and Caledonia Cycling Club

The Tony Torrance interview

Tony Torrance works for Pearl Izumi in the Design and Development Dept. Tony is an ex MICHIGAN resident, Michigan Tech graduate and past team mate of the Bells Team.

We asked Tony a few quick questions and he gladly took time from his busy schedule.

Tony with 2008 Olympic gold Medalist Sabine Spitz of Germany

1. You work for the _Design and Development department _ at Pearl Izumi ?
Excactly I help design and create shoes for PI.

2. Our team loves the P.R.O. MTB by Pearl Izumi, what have you done to the 08 shoe to make it better for 09 ?
For spring 09 we used our one piece upper technology and Direct vent from our Octane SL rd shoe for the P.R.O. mtb shoe. It's making the shoe about 40 grams lighter plus it fits better and looks super hot!

3. How has the riding been in Colorado ?
The riding in CO makes all the hard work to get out here worth it. This weekend we rode in Breckenridge. It was 65 degrees, sunny and aspens were changing colors. it doesn't get much better than that.

4. How is/was Interbike or Eurobike?
Eurobike was crazy. I met with Sabine Spitz and Jan Frodeno. The both won gold medals in our shoes. I even got to party with Jan Ulrich. That's three more names I get to drop on a daily basis. I leave for interbike tomorrow morning. That place is always crazy.

5. Can you comment on the PI CX shoe rumor?
Superlight, gore-tex (waterproof), thinsulate insulation, toe spikes, built in gaitor, felt insole. it'll make your feet sweet in all weather. All of that at it fits great. we'll be showing it at interbike. They're available through Pearlizumi.com or your local retailer can get them through QBP or Pearl Izumi.

6. What tires are you running @ ICEMAN this year ?
I'm going to use a 1.75in 29er tire... Brand is confidential.

7. Can Tom make the top 20 @ ICEMAN in the Pro class ?
He's been training super hard. He's hired Ex-Olympian Ann Trombly as his coach... Watch your back.

8. Will you make the BELLS SUNSET ON THE SEASON PARTY @ The Loading Dock ?
Absolutely.





The 2009 CX race shoe !







The 2009 P.R.O MTB shoe !

CHEQUAMEGON FAT TIRE

2008 Chequamegon Fat Tire is done, Jonathan Page won. Great weather, course,competiton and friends. We await the 2009 edition.

Team results:
JOBERON 14th
Jason Lummis 15th
John Meyers 26th
Erin Vicary 5th
Jason Aric Jones 475th
Scott Quiring 3 Hoplslams and 12 pints (Scott was the ultimate teammate handing out feeds at Seal Tower)

Garmin data from Lummis:http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/invitation/email/accept.mb?senderPk.pkValue=122202&unitSystemPkValue=2&episodePk.pkValue=6768529

photos by: http://www.skinnyski.com/

The mass roll out !

Lummis and Michigan racer Ron Sanborn at the start

Jason hanging on to the leaders

Joberon getting ready to make his move.

Jason's last sight of the leaders as they head up the first of four inclines to the top of Sealy Tower.

Erin Vicary on her way to 5th place overall, on the only flat part to the top of sealy.

John Meyers making it to the top of sealy.

Great weekend, Chicago traffic sucks.

Up next CX race season starts this weekend with Tailwinds DBL UCI CX races, Iceman (in 1.5 months).