Bartlett Cyclocross

Kid's Cyclocross



Whose girlfriend says "Lets go to the cyclocross race today." - Awesome



The bottleneck



The werewolf....stalking prey in Bartlett



Barry Wicks creepin



Brian Conant....gunnin it off the start



The beast known as B.C. hung in there for 3rd place - Awesome



Barry Wicks destroyed everyone....

I love watching Cyclocross races. That is all. If you have the chance to go watch one, pick up a six pack of cans, stake out a good spot to watch, and enjoy the race!

- JB

Zooma Half Marathon

Ari's wife Jamie, all smiles



Ari found a new home and was "racooning"



My awesome girlie....finishing 14/323 and 2nd in her age group!



Jamie finishing up just over 2 hours, great run!



Jill's friend Jean bringing it home



The ladies after the race, all smiles



10 a.m. wine drinking



This cover band was awesome! Check out that coat!



Gambling



My great friends that I have lost to the one they call "Giggles"....no laughing matter

This past weekend, the men of the Slender Fungus went to support our ladies in a half marathon. Everyone ran great and we had a beautiful day for the event up in Fontana, WI. The Wisconsin hills punished the women on their run and Jill did an awesome run with an 8:10 average. I was very impressed. We then enjoyed some New Glarus beer and greasey food at a local bar, chatted about life, and then headed home. What a great weekend! I went to check out the cyclcocross race in Bartlett the next day....pics to come

- JB

Gypsy Criterion

SFCA headquarters



Gumby's awesome Pugsley paint job



Rainy start to the ride





I will greatly miss my riding partner



The gravel dried out right away and was perfect



Jamie and Ari



7 laps = 7 beans

The Gypsy Criterion had a slow start as The Bonk King, Gumby, and I lined up to ride and wondered where everyone was. Ari and family were sorting through boxes to find cycling clothes for everyone, B.B. and company were in an alcohol induced coma, Uncle Velos showed up shortly for 2 laps, and the last lap Jakey La Cruz showed up for a lap. The ride started with a lot of rain and we wondered if it was going to be like that for 100 miles. As usual...a few of us toughed it out and started riding, rain or shine. The next couple of laps the skies cleared up and the day looked to be getting nicer. The route was perfect and there was no cars on the roads. The loop was about 9 miles long. Ari and I pushed on for 7 laps and called it since he had some family obligations to get to. We spoke about his move to NY and details on the move. I was sad to think this was my last ride with my close friend until Trans Iowa of next year, that really bummed me out! Ended the day with 65 miles and then went pumpkin picking with the girlyfriend. Heading up north this weekend with Jill to watch her and Jamie (Ari's wife) run a half marathon. They have been so good to us with our gravel racing that we need to return the favor. Few miles this week, hope to get more next week. Cheers.

- JB

The Past Couple Of Weeks

Mukluk 2 in stock at Wheel Fast



I was not shocked when I saw this sticker on the back of Ari's car....



Beautiful Sunset over lake Springfield on my commute home the other evening.

Secret project in the works....

Craig Baumann = THE MAN!!! Thanks so much for the Durango Brewing Co Beer!

He tried to pull a fast one on me and hide a MGD in the mix....always keepin it classy!

Gypsy Criterion post coming tomorrow....however there is not much to be said

- JB

Gypsy Caravan

Full Ride recap is in the works....don't get your panties in a bunch

- JB

Gypsy Criterion 10/16/11

Heading North this weekend for...sadly....Ari's last Midwest Slender Fungus Ride. The Gypsy CriterION, will consist of boozing, debauchery, gypsy antics, "tokens", hopefully no "crystals", and riding a 10 mile gravel loop 10 times to get to the magic 100 miles. I have been growing my beard out to fit into this new Gypsy clan of riders. Looking forward to riding with some great people and laughing until I shit my pants.

- Cookie Monster

Riding as of late

My commute this morning, tons of fresh leaves on the trail after a storm



The church trails covered in leaves, I try and incorporate these mountain bike trails into my commute as often as possible



Took a 55 mile ride on the cross bikes with the racers up to some trails by New Salem. This is an example of idiot drunk drivers...and how euro cool andy lister is



Cruisin, beautiful day



Andy says to Mike..."Hey lets go check out those mountain bike trails" and then he gets two flats and proceeds to take us on the worst mountain bike trails I have EVER ridden



Sunset on my commute home



Currently one of two bikes that I own....my Surly Steamroller....I love this bike

Get some nuts and ride your bikes

- JB