Good Times

The results are posted, and BH actually finished 21st out of 86. Way to go team, I had a great weekend.

Chico Racing - Results

Kudos to Chico Racing for delaying the race by 2hrs to due to the rain. This, I am sure, helped keep the course in shape for the whole race - I was really surprised how well it held up.

We had our campsite pretty well decked out with enough tents, canopies and tarps that we were able to shelter 13 people, 2 dogs and all our gear from the rain - I think everyone was happy and as dry as we could be.

Thanks Dan for your homemade energy bars, they were really good!

Personally I am happy with my lap times, a little surprised actually considering my lack of training this year, let alone over the last month. My bike and gear held up well. I changed my suspension bearings last week and the bike felt so smooth again, creak free. I realized I want a brighter headlight, something that can throw a brighter spot further down the trail. Currently I am using a Maxx-D on the handlebar, and a Joystick on the helmet, from Exposure Lights. The joystick is pretty bright, but I'd like something brighter for next year.

Well the next race for BH is the next OCup #5 at Buckwallow Cycling Centre, Bracebridge

The B Team

Well this weekend is the 24hr Summer of Solstice mountain bike race. The Burnt Helmets are coming from far and wide across this province to compete in the 6-10 person division.

Introducing the 2010 Burnt Helmets line up:

Deny "The Ocup Slayer" Buchwald

Our secret weapon

Derek "What Did I get myself Into" Thompson

Maybe we can find a new nickname this weekend for Derek

Scott "Steady Eddy" MacDonald

Soon to be a "The Law Bringer"

Mark "The Mechanical" Brozowski

Hopefully we can get him a new nickname this weekend

Amy " DENIS! " VanMeirlo

This is Amy's first time competing in a 24hr race. She will earn a new nickname this weekend too.

Dan "It Better Not Rain or I am outta here" Doucette

Dan will earn a new nickname this weekend too.

Dave Harding

(someone has to give me a nickname this weekend)

There you go, the Burnt Helmets. We just got jerseys, so after the race we'll post some proper team pictures.

We are going to crush the competition!

Hope to see you out there!