Race In The Making For Sep 26th, 2009

Due to the great turn out and fun times we had with our first STAR race last spring the Crew has decided to organize another race for this fall. The date has been set for Saturday, Sep 26th. Check out blog often, because as things come together for the race updates will be posted. These races would not be possible if it wasn’t for all the volunteers, Bent Creek Park Association, and all of our sponsors. Mark down Sep, 26th on your calendar and come out and enjoy a fun day at The Fun Park. Once again all money raised from this event will go to the Bent Creek Park Association.

Will enjoying the new section of the course

Our future athletes ready for the fun run

A very fast and fun section of the spring race course. Get ready for more fun this fall.

A few Of Us Went to the DSG 12 Hour Race

On May 8th myself and Gabe headed over to Fayetteville, TN for the Dirt, Sweat & Gears 12 hour race. I was asked by a friend of mine and well know frame builder from Napa, Ca Curtis Inglis http://www.ingliscycles.com/ to race with him. He decided he wanted to fly out and do the race so I agree to join him. I didn't want to drive over there by myself so I wrangled Gabe into going with me. The race was a disaster. It rain way too much and during the race it was so muddy everyone was walking almost 9 of the 10 mile course. Lap times were in the 3 hour mark. Everyone was breaking their bikes and most of us just quite and some of us never even rode due to the conditions. We still had a good time and it was great to see Curtis but it was the worst conditions I have every seen for a mountain bike race.

Here is a video of Andy a local racer from Black Mountain. Lots of mud.


Here is a link with a few more videos and photos:
http://www.cyclingdirt.org/videos/coverage/view/234968-2009-dirt-sweat-gears

Give Us A Few Days

The racing was a huge success.  We had almost 80 racers and a lot of spectators for the big blow out.  We raised almost $800 for the park which was awesome for our first year holding this event.  We have had a lot of request for photos and info about the races.  We will have more info post shortly.  Please hang tight.  

The Crew

Only A Few Days Away Until The Fun Begins

Saturday is approaching very fast. We have started going through our check list.

Awesome trophies made by Gabe and Smoke Bikes….check.

Prizes from our sponsors….check.

Music….check.

Volunteers……thanks a million to all of you, check.

Beer……heck yes a big check on that!

New trail broken in……secret weapon helped to accelerate the break in process and it’s rocking, check.

I think we are going to be ready to roll. I hope we see a lot of you on Saturday. Registration starts at 8:30am and stops 30 minutes before each race. The more people that participate, the more money our park gets for improvements. What a great cause to race. No excuses if you have kids because this is being held in a park with great spectator views and an awesome place for the kids to play. Families are what we want, along with you die hard racers. Did I mention it going to be beautiful weather for a great day in the park?

The Crew

These people love racing. Be like them and come on out to the Bent Creek Star Race this weekend.

Photos Of The New Trail

Did you see the weather forecast for Saturday? 77 degrees! Sounds like a great day is shaping up for some racing. Bent Creek bragging rights are on the line. Here are a few photos of the new trail. By race day it should be broken in pretty nicely.

Mike out on a run and helping break in the new trail.
Thomas making laps

Porter even got in a few laps.

We Have A New Trail For The Race

Over the last few weeks we have been riding the course and getting a good feel for it. Thomas noticed a trouble spot and decided to figure out a new game plan. With the help of Jim “The Bent Creek Mayor” that found a new section to add some trail. It’s perfect and adds huge fun to the already good course. Yesterday Thomas and I built the new trail. It’s going to be awesome. Photos to come real soon. We look forward to seeing all of you at the race next week on April 25th.

The Crew

Thanks NCCX

Tim Hopkin & the NCCX (North Carolina Cyclocross) club has helped us out with real stakes to help mark the course. If you don't know much about cyclocross you must be living under a rock...:) Just kidding, but seriously if you have ever wanted to learn about cross, or even better participate in a cross race (once you do you will be hooked), check out the NCCX website http://www.nccyclocross.com/4436.html for the 2009 / 2010 race calendar. NCCX has hosted a two day UCI race in Hendersonville for the last 3 years. Again this year they will be hosting a UCI race weekend. This is a must do if your a cyclist. I've been hooked since 2000 and the sport is truly spectator friendly.

Here's a photo of some of the NCCX gang members. Tim is sporting the NCCX jacket. Thanks for your help Tim


Here are a few videos from youtube of our local NCCX races with the local racers





Here are a few videos of cross around the US