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Brian Johnson (a graphic designer) who goes by the tag/callsign: i_r_beej will be joining the Crossniacs and rockin the Master B’s as well as forays into the Singlespeed class. He’s a bitchin’ mtb & cross rider whose been at it for a while. Check out some pics below, past & present:

Email me if you are not on the email list. We are only doing 1 order this year.

jared(at)crossniacs.com

The CO Posse represented at the 2009 Dirty Kanza.  85 racers toed the line, only 15 finished due to heat, wind, and topography.  Chad “the muscle” Meinert rode strong with the front group putting in a steady effort over 205 miles to place 7th overall in a time of 19 hours and 26 minutes.  I on the other hand struggled with the heat and wind early on, but was persistent in my effort which paid off in the end.  I was able to ride the last 62 miles with Chad to claim the single speed victory.  I was not the strongest rider out there but due to attrition I got it done.

From the foothills of the Rockies, Mike

Read my race report here.

Team;

How is your summer flowing? June already. Cross season is just a blink away; especially if you got kids.

Hey, The Mpls Syndicate has been checking out Evershed Cycles. Evershed Mattingly is an energetic bike builder in the south minneapolis neighborhood. He’s building me a steel s/s cross frame and fork. I thought I’d occassionally throw pics up here so you can check out the progress.

Watch for more evershed news as we get closer to cross season.

www.Evershedcycles.com

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Rather than race the Comp race and complete 3 laps at 1.15 in the afternoon when it would probably be 85 and sunny, I went with the option of the morning Sport class with fellow Crossniacs Mike and Erik.

We all lined up at the back, Mike and Erik on single speeds and me being in the 45 + group. As expected, Mike sprinted down the side of the field and as I can not help myself, I chased after him. Some where in the first 50 yards I must have passed Mike, he reappeared just before the Bridge Loop on the second lap. We completed the last lap together until the last descent were youth got a gap and managed to move up a sport as Mike past a rider in the last 3 feet!

I finished 1^st in my age group and 17^th overall. Mike was in Second in his age group and 15^th. Erik took it easy for his first race on a new collar bone.

CJ…How did you race go?

Ladric

The CO Posse has grown.  We would like to welcome Scott Bristol to the ranks of the Crossniacs!  He is as iconic in Golden as Coors.

The Golden Bike Shop is once again our place to obtain parts, swap stories, and promote our sport.  Thanks again to Adam and the gang!

Chad and I will be traveling deep into the heart of Kansas to get some long distance miles on our ‘cross tyres.  We will be competing in Dirty Kanza.  Cameras will be at the ready this time around.

From the base of the Rockies, Mike

Adventure racer, mountain biker with the cyclocross bug

For many of us, Cross season is fast approaching.  I know it might seem like a life time away, but life is short.  Try this Wod, and see how you stack up to your team members.

Bike:

V02, 10×3 min., with 2 min. rest. Record average watts.

Core:

For time:
50 Box jump, 24 inch box
50 Jumping pull-ups
50 Kettlebell swings, 1 pood
Walking Lunge, 50 steps
50 Knees to elbows
50 Push press, 45 pounds
50 Back extensions
50 Wall ball balls (10ft target), 20 pound ball 

50 Burpees
50 Double unders (jump rope)

Post average watts, and Core Wod time to comments.

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