24 Hours of Elapse Time

Here is a time elapse video of the Burnt Helmets campsite located in the pine pavilion section of Albion Hills. The camera had to move locations from time to time based on setup logistics and location of the action.

This video was taken by capturing a frame every minute (used different times to conserve battery during the night due to flash - Nikon 8800)

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

Burnt helmets finish summer solstice 21st out of 86

The race is over. Dave finished up strong. It was a great race and I believe all had fun. We are packed up and attending the awards. No medals for us but we may still win some draw prizes. Here are some pics from the end of the race.

Scott

Scott finishes strong, his last lap of this race.

Deny is out now for his final lap and Dave will be the final rider for BH this race.

Lap 18 completed at 10:46:12, Rank=26, OutOf=86, lap time=1:11:20.
1m27s behind 25th place (265)

Smoking Lap Mark

Mark 'The MecahnIC' just finished his lap with a smoking lap time. We've moved closer to 23rd spot.

Scott is out now, the Deny then Dave.

Lap 31 completed at 9:34:52, Rank=24, OutOf=86, lap time=1:02:03.
7m24s behind 23rd place (246).

Dan is In

Dan is done his 3rd lap, 15th for BH. He conquered that nasty hill in the last km again, take that you ......

Mark is ripping it up on his last lap now. Looks like Derek won't need to do a third lap.

Lap 15 completed at 8:32:49, Rank=24, OutOf=86, lap time=1:22:46.
20m4s behind 23rd place (306)

Amy's Done

Amy is done, finishing out 15th lap, her 3rd. She had a great time, saying "the course is awesome!"

Dan the Man is now out chewing on some Albion hills.

Lap 15 completed at 7:10:03, Rank=24, OutOf=86, lap time=1:08:09.
6m21s behind 23rd place (306).

Chillin around the morning campfire

Derek

Derek finishes our 14th lap as the sun comes at Albion Hills.

Amy is now out for her 3rd lap.

Lap 14 completed at 6:01:54, Rank=24, OutOf=86, lap time=1:17:41.
26m20s behind 23rd place (286). 25th place (265) finished lap 13, 23m46s after we started lap 14

13 laps in and still trucking

Dave is in with a sub hour lap. The fog is still a limiting factor out there, making it hard to see in the distance.

Derek is out for his 2nd lap, and the sun is starting to come up.

Lap 13 completed at 4:44:13, Rank=24, OutOf=86, lap time=0:59:39.
11m14s behind 23rd place (286). Passed (252) 25th place who finished lap 12, 6m37s before we started lap 13.

Deny Lap Time

Deny brings home the bacon and finishes up his 2nd lap, 12th for the team. He had a late start, Deny style. He was probably a sub hour.
Dave is up next and he is fired up.

Lap 12 completed at 3:44:34, Rank=25, OutOf=86, lap time=1:04:34.
17sec behind 24th place (307).

11th Lap, Its Still Dark Out

Scott keeps cranking the laps, finishing the 11th BH lap. Scott reports the course is in good shape, but the fog is still a factor - he says if you can see, then go like snot.

Deny was late getting to the gate, we'll see if he can make up his lost time, he's on course now. Dave is up next.

Lap 11 completed at 2:40:00, Rank=27, OutOf=86, lap time=1:18:44.
41sec behind 26th place (259).