Mark are you in hell, or is that Austin in the background?
[ April 26, 2007, 08:31 PM: Message edited by: Jeff Manning ]
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Mikko - actually ran the idea past the wife for this Sat. didn't go too good and calculated gas at $120 to get there and back @ $2.88/gal. The real deal breaker is the contractor for my house says he is actually going to come and look at the stuff on my 1 year punch list........5 months after getting it. I have been attempting to get this done for months, I cannot miss that! Want to hit another one of these if possible. In Mankato, is there still a bike shop located a few blocks from the track? Back in 1994-1995 I would swing in and talk bikes and even go shoot pool with a younger shop owner after close.
mark i hope you are using sunscreen...
Top of my head got burnt was all, but all is good now!
I saw you got the truck all stickered up...
Am a little behind on this thread!
Next up, we have Bill "Big Rig" Nelson!
I knew who Bill was at the end of my racing era in the early 80's, and was one of the 1st of the old schoolers I became re-aquainted again with last summer.
Bill has reignited his flame for BMX of the last few years, and has gotten his kids involved as well.
This was last years State Championship, where he pulled down the BIG #1!
[img]http://markconley.com/bnelson[/img]
This was Bill when he was just a Pup!
Bill is his Ffffffrrreeeestyle stage.....
Name: Bill "Big Rig" Nelson
1. When did you start racing?
1981 and 2005.
2. Where was your hometown when you raced?
Mankato
3. What was the reason that you started?
Looked like it was fun and to keep myself out of trouble
4. What was the Highlight of you’re career?
A picture of me racing appearing in the BMXer last year and #1 plate last year- a dream of mine since high school. But the most important highlight of all is being able to race with my family!
5. What teams did you ride for?
Scheels Allsports out of Mankato, and the local bike shop
6. What was the highest State rank you held?
BITD #6
7. When did your BMX career end and why?
last race June of 1985 and quit because my friends had stopped racing.
8. Tell us about yourself now, and where you currently live?
Self employed truck driver, living in Red Wing. I have 4 great kids. I love to do outdoor activites of all kinds.
9. What is something that you learned from BMX?
sportsmanship, comaradery, and HAVING FUN.
10. Tell us one funny story that happened during your career?.
from BITD Rob Butterfield, Nathan Benjamin and I convinced Ben Richards to put Ben Wa on his leathers for the entire season- He never did figure it out-haha.
From my more recent career - the first race back at 400"-looking like the circus bear on a bike.
11. What was your favorite bike from back in the day?
Patterson 24"
12. Who were your BMX heroes?
Stu Thompson, Greg Hill, Clarence Perry, Gary Ellis and Pistol Pete.
Next up, we have Bill "Big Rig" Nelson!
I knew who Bill was at the end of my racing era in the early 80's, and was one of the 1st of the old schoolers I became re-aquainted again with last summer.
Bill has reignited his flame for BMX of the last few years, and has gotten his kids involved as well.
This was last years State Championship, where he pulled down the BIG #1!
[img]http://markconley.com/bnelson[/img]
This was Bill when he was just a Pup!
Bill is his Ffffffrrreeeestyle stage.....
Name: Bill "Big Rig" Nelson
1. When did you start racing?
1981 and 2005.
2. Where was your hometown when you raced?
Mankato
3. What was the reason that you started?
Looked like it was fun and to keep myself out of trouble
4. What was the Highlight of you’re career?
A picture of me racing appearing in the BMXer last year and #1 plate last year- a dream of mine since high school. But the most important highlight of all is being able to race with my family!
5. What teams did you ride for?
Scheels Allsports out of Mankato, and the local bike shop
6. What was the highest State rank you held?
BITD #6
7. When did your BMX career end and why?
last race June of 1985 and quit because my friends had stopped racing.
8. Tell us about yourself now, and where you currently live?
Self employed truck driver, living in Red Wing. I have 4 great kids. I love to do outdoor activites of all kinds.
9. What is something that you learned from BMX?
sportsmanship, comaradery, and HAVING FUN.
10. Tell us one funny story that happened during your career?.
from BITD Rob Butterfield, Nathan Benjamin and I convinced Ben Richards to put Ben Wa on his leathers for the entire season- He never did figure it out-haha.
From my more recent career - the first race back at 400"-looking like the circus bear on a bike.
11. What was your favorite bike from back in the day?
Patterson 24"
12. Who were your BMX heroes?
Stu Thompson, Greg Hill, Clarence Perry, Gary Ellis and Pistol Pete.
Yeah, nice going El Steefo Paddy Cakes.
I've got "your" Steekers just like that for the weekend, sitting right here keeping them warm on my office chair as I type....
I've got "your" Steekers just like that for the weekend, sitting right here keeping them warm on my office chair as I type....
Morey and Co. heading to the Barn for a weekend of fun... 20 minutes into the trip they had to pull over.
For munchies.
For munchies.
here ya go mark
Someone seems to be getting a liitle heated?
"No shoes, No Shirt, No Dice."
Have a fun weekend OSers and keep the BSing to a Minimum. OSers tend to BS too much!
Speaking of BSing, is Troy or Marv going to be there this weekend?
Speaking of BSing, is Troy or Marv going to be there this weekend?
Manning, you will be missed this weekend but we will definetly catch up with you soon! Have you whacked the ball yet (golf)? I am looking forward to Rockford, your going to flip when you see this gathering. Tell your pops I said Hi!
Springfever?
About Golf.. I almost went last sunday, had a tee time and it started to down pour a 1/2 hour before tee off. I do have a really good gig in line for Craguns on Gull that I'll let you know about later!!
quote:That is a personal question, but if I get to know you a little better I will let you in on my private life..HaHa
Have you whacked the ball yet
About Golf.. I almost went last sunday, had a tee time and it started to down pour a 1/2 hour before tee off. I do have a really good gig in line for Craguns on Gull that I'll let you know about later!!
Where is the Conley interview?
I'm wondering if that guy even owned a BMX bike let a lone raced BITD. I think it was all staged!
I'm wondering if that guy even owned a BMX bike let a lone raced BITD. I think it was all staged!
good point Jeff, where IS the MS interview? I've know Mark for a long time (1975) and he forever changed me that day in Austin.... I only saw pictures of bikes and riders like him.
Tonight should be fun!
Isn't Pauli's B-day coming up? 41 and over class should be a big class over the next year..No more complaining from the Moe-ster...
Great interview Bill !!! its good to see your still so into the sport and still a great rider indeed.. Stay with it man!!
Bill, you should be the winner on the biggest looser, because I still can't believe how much weight you dropped in such a short time... Its amazing to think of you back in 05 when I raced you guys and you had the 26" CW bike, and now its like Holy crap.... amazing!! whatever your doing, its working for ya.
[ April 27, 2007, 11:16 AM: Message edited by: Brad Apold ]
Tonight should be fun!
Isn't Pauli's B-day coming up? 41 and over class should be a big class over the next year..No more complaining from the Moe-ster...
Great interview Bill !!! its good to see your still so into the sport and still a great rider indeed.. Stay with it man!!
Bill, you should be the winner on the biggest looser, because I still can't believe how much weight you dropped in such a short time... Its amazing to think of you back in 05 when I raced you guys and you had the 26" CW bike, and now its like Holy crap.... amazing!! whatever your doing, its working for ya.
[ April 27, 2007, 11:16 AM: Message edited by: Brad Apold ]
Bill, I love that picture of you getting your State #1 plate reaching for the sky. It was great catching up with you last weekend at the track. Super interview! Bill was THE first guy I talked with last Summer and he got me back into racing as an old koot. I went to Elk River's redline cup last summer and met Bill & Moe out there and they put the pressure on me. Hope to see you again soon Bill
Pauli, and I don't get any credit for saddle'n ya up again. )
True dat Brad, I found you on VBMX and stalked you until you allowed me to see your collection and it has been love ever since.
Bill, I remember hitting up the Mankato race a few years ago.. Seems forever that I seen anybody from back in the day. I was kind of worried for about a decade, that all these old racers from the 80's were gone forever. Now alot are back, and it pretty stoke to show up and not be the only old schooler out there. Bill I have a feeling i'll be racing you soon.. so take it easy on me.
quote:
Pauli, and I don't get any credit for saddle'n ya up again.
Just a very short and quick witted, 1st of the OSNS series report ...(because I am tired, and believe it or not..... not crabby now!)
Awesome night! It went in the direction I was truly hoping for. Had at least two people come up and share stories about racing back in the 80's, and one (Todd Hall) even brought a few photos and gave me! Was quite a few kids hanging around the table and watching video clips asking questions and showing interest as well.
Had some great bikes around as well! I'll do a photo post at the end of the weekend of some of these as well as a few extra shots.
All I can say is THANK YOU all for helping out and helping the 1st day get off to a great start! Am really looking forward to the rest of the weekend! Mikko, you were missed!
Doug, Matt, and the rest did a great job making us all feel welcome! Thanks!
The entertainment end....
Doug decided in his time of midlife crisis he would shave his head and get a tattoo (He said the chicks dig the bald look)
[img]http://markconley.com/barndaddy2[/img]
[img]http://markconley.com/barndaddy[/img]
Rod, was great getting to hangout with you tonight after the gathering. But hope you made your stops on the way home...
[img]http://markconley.com/barnrod[/img]
Scott WBL ...hope to see you around, and racing this summer as well! (got lots more pics of his rides to share)
[img]http://markconley.com/barnscott[/img]
Bradly, Always good to see you! and nice to meet the family (Don't be getting that DG all stinky though....)
[img]http://markconley.com/barnbrad[/img]
Springer hope the 41st birthday was a good one! Thanks for helping out!
[img]http://markconley.com/barnpaul[/img]
Much more later!!!!
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[ April 28, 2007, 02:06 AM: Message edited by: Mark Conley ]
Awesome night! It went in the direction I was truly hoping for. Had at least two people come up and share stories about racing back in the 80's, and one (Todd Hall) even brought a few photos and gave me! Was quite a few kids hanging around the table and watching video clips asking questions and showing interest as well.
Had some great bikes around as well! I'll do a photo post at the end of the weekend of some of these as well as a few extra shots.
All I can say is THANK YOU all for helping out and helping the 1st day get off to a great start! Am really looking forward to the rest of the weekend! Mikko, you were missed!
Doug, Matt, and the rest did a great job making us all feel welcome! Thanks!
The entertainment end....
Doug decided in his time of midlife crisis he would shave his head and get a tattoo (He said the chicks dig the bald look)
[img]http://markconley.com/barndaddy2[/img]
[img]http://markconley.com/barndaddy[/img]
Rod, was great getting to hangout with you tonight after the gathering. But hope you made your stops on the way home...
[img]http://markconley.com/barnrod[/img]
Scott WBL ...hope to see you around, and racing this summer as well! (got lots more pics of his rides to share)
[img]http://markconley.com/barnscott[/img]
Bradly, Always good to see you! and nice to meet the family (Don't be getting that DG all stinky though....)
[img]http://markconley.com/barnbrad[/img]
Springer hope the 41st birthday was a good one! Thanks for helping out!
[img]http://markconley.com/barnpaul[/img]
Much more later!!!!
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[ April 28, 2007, 02:06 AM: Message edited by: Mark Conley ]
Great night! Most fun I've had there and didn't even have to ride a bike. Thanks for the beer birthday boy (Pauli)
Thanks Mark, Rain, and rockstar son... Nice kids ya got there Mark.
I scored some old 78-79 Redline forks (in blue) from Kristine, can't wait to stick them on....
I hope to make Sunday's race to hang out.. I only race Nationals
Thanks Mark, Rain, and rockstar son... Nice kids ya got there Mark.
I scored some old 78-79 Redline forks (in blue) from Kristine, can't wait to stick them on....
I hope to make Sunday's race to hang out.. I only race Nationals
What a blast, thanks to everyone for a great time! We are only 1/3 of the way through the weekend and it has been sweet. Rod, that DG w/ Bottema forks was sweet. Apold posse was out in full force, great job Hannah (12) on her first race ever. You did an awesome job! See you guys at the track...
Yes, Hannah did a great job on her first race. I posted on the other thread about Hannah and forgot to post it here were it really matters.. Having two threads gets confusing. Anyway, Hannah is happy with how she did.
Pauli, Hope ya had a great birthday!
Pauli, Hope ya had a great birthday!
Mark, where's the pics baby?
More pics. Please.. I need hourly updates.
I'm missing you guys already. Mark, I can't say it enough; you are doing an awesome job. Thanks for taking the photos. I can't wait to see the rest.
It's amazing that in the first night, two new OSer's 're-introduced' themselves to the group, one of which lived not far from me and raced against me. Awesome!!!
Rod, very nice bikes. Don't let Brad hang around that DG too long.
Brad, it was fun watching your daughter race. She really did a great job her first time out.
Pauli, what can I say. If you had a better gate, maybe you could have beaten that 17 year old kid. JK! It was fun celebrating your big birthday.
More to say, but I'm out of time. Talk to you guys soon.
It's amazing that in the first night, two new OSer's 're-introduced' themselves to the group, one of which lived not far from me and raced against me. Awesome!!!
Rod, very nice bikes. Don't let Brad hang around that DG too long.
Brad, it was fun watching your daughter race. She really did a great job her first time out.
Pauli, what can I say. If you had a better gate, maybe you could have beaten that 17 year old kid. JK! It was fun celebrating your big birthday.
More to say, but I'm out of time. Talk to you guys soon.
quote:it's so great when these internet things work out
True dat Brad, I found you on VBMX and stalked you until you allowed me to see your collection and it has been love ever since
looks like the series got off to a great start. congrats to mark and everyone involved. looking forward to seeing more pics.
Mom, Well-I don't like to brag
Ya Scott-WBL, excellent Redline man, wow! That thing was just sparkles. Oh and the DG, jeeeeezzzz... Those blue Redline forks I bought would look stunning on there.
Hannah had a good time I think. I'm trying to let her know the barn is really a hard track to race on IF your skills are lacking. She hasn't really ever riden on dirt. Her real bike is some Target Mongoose 24" multi-speed tank, so hop'n on a 20" wasn't easy either... New bike coming soon, but she must show long term interest or the chrome tank will have to do.
[ April 28, 2007, 08:21 PM: Message edited by: Brad Apold ]
Ya Scott-WBL, excellent Redline man, wow! That thing was just sparkles. Oh and the DG, jeeeeezzzz... Those blue Redline forks I bought would look stunning on there.
Hannah had a good time I think. I'm trying to let her know the barn is really a hard track to race on IF your skills are lacking. She hasn't really ever riden on dirt. Her real bike is some Target Mongoose 24" multi-speed tank, so hop'n on a 20" wasn't easy either... New bike coming soon, but she must show long term interest or the chrome tank will have to do.
[ April 28, 2007, 08:21 PM: Message edited by: Brad Apold ]
Sounds like you Boys and Girls (Old Farts) are having a good time! I'm missing having that permanent smile on my face where my cheeks start to hurt.
Save me some Cake Springer! By the looks of the pics it seems to be a good showing!
Are the NSers interested in whats going on? How was the moto count? More pictures?
Save me some Cake Springer! By the looks of the pics it seems to be a good showing!
Are the NSers interested in whats going on? How was the moto count? More pictures?
Quick update......Sleeping in Springers basement tonight, bad internet connection because his snoring (2 floors up) is causing net outages citywide....
BTW----PAUL and Mrs. Paul (not the fishstick lady though)Thanks for the hospitality and iced tea and crumpets(sp) tonight.
In short, I'm F#^%$^%^&%^&in tired, lots of pics and race vid footage to go through once I get back to Porktown USA tomorrow night.
GREAT DAY THOUGH!!!! El Mikko was there today! My boys picked up a few bad manners and habbits from "El Mikko" and other so called "OLD FRIENDS" that seemed to carry on the rest of the day with them. It's gonna take at least a month of counseling and grounding days to make them understand. "THEY WERE NOT GOOD ROLL MODELS" to be following.
Other…Since Springer was in bed now, I thought you all should have a quick tour of his “personal bathroomâ€....
Is this guy dedicated you ask? Ummm, I think sooo! Checkout his glasses!
Didn’t care to pickup his reading material and page through it though (given the fact of it's location)….
Do ya thing the guy loves golf?
Lots of pics and things to post hopefully tomorrow night.
Thanks again and again to everyone who has supported this!
BTW----PAUL and Mrs. Paul (not the fishstick lady though)Thanks for the hospitality and iced tea and crumpets(sp) tonight.
In short, I'm F#^%$^%^&%^&in tired, lots of pics and race vid footage to go through once I get back to Porktown USA tomorrow night.
GREAT DAY THOUGH!!!! El Mikko was there today! My boys picked up a few bad manners and habbits from "El Mikko" and other so called "OLD FRIENDS" that seemed to carry on the rest of the day with them. It's gonna take at least a month of counseling and grounding days to make them understand. "THEY WERE NOT GOOD ROLL MODELS" to be following.
Other…Since Springer was in bed now, I thought you all should have a quick tour of his “personal bathroomâ€....
Is this guy dedicated you ask? Ummm, I think sooo! Checkout his glasses!
Didn’t care to pickup his reading material and page through it though (given the fact of it's location)….
Do ya thing the guy loves golf?
Lots of pics and things to post hopefully tomorrow night.
Thanks again and again to everyone who has supported this!
.oO(can't wait to see what springer says when he sees this. oh and, note to self, if mark should ever visit, remember to lock up EVERYTHING!)
Alright, you busted me. My real real loves are bmx and golf and you found my think tank where all my strategizing takes place. Today I am going to have to spend a little extra time in there, especially before Conley hops in the shower if ya know what I mean. If you think he is Mr. Crabs now...
Double points racin today baby, time to get amped up!
.oO *I better call the locksmith later today to get the house re-keyed*
Double points racin today baby, time to get amped up!
.oO *I better call the locksmith later today to get the house re-keyed*
Couple of pics before I go shower in Stinkyville
Mikkoville
A few tracks took us up on displaying their summer track information
Boecker was on hand to hangout most of the day!
[ April 29, 2007, 10:02 AM: Message edited by: Mark Conley ]
Mikkoville
A few tracks took us up on displaying their summer track information
Boecker was on hand to hangout most of the day!
[ April 29, 2007, 10:02 AM: Message edited by: Mark Conley ]
MC!!!
That was a bunch of fun yesterday, you have some good kids. Who was the mastermind behind the "one finger salutes" out if the window of the wagon on the way home?
Pauly and Boeckerrrrr! Good times visiting with you guys.
Morey, thanks for the call!!! It's always good to hear from you.
That was a bunch of fun yesterday, you have some good kids. Who was the mastermind behind the "one finger salutes" out if the window of the wagon on the way home?
Pauly and Boeckerrrrr! Good times visiting with you guys.
Morey, thanks for the call!!! It's always good to hear from you.
quote:Paul- Sorry, but I forgot to tell you....you might not want to use your toothbrush today
Today I am going to have to spend a little extra time in there, especially before Conley hops in the shower if ya know what I mean. If you think he is Mr. Crabs now...
Here are some shots from today!
Matti
Patrons diggin' the videos!
A great time and wish the gal who got hurt today all the best in her recovery.
Matti
Patrons diggin' the videos!
A great time and wish the gal who got hurt today all the best in her recovery.
This weekend was AWESOME!
The BMX community old and new are just unreal!
This was the Barn's last weekend of the indoor season and the kick off to the OSNS series.The Rehbein's staff makes everyone feel welcome.
I took a few photos of the bikes that were displayed and have to put them into galleries, hopefully tomorrow.
Thanks to everyone that made this 1st weekend a GREAT start to the outdoor season!
A few pics from today to tide you all over.
JT made a showing today! Thank's Jeff, great display!
Travis Pastrana stopped by between Rally Car races...Trav, things are lookin a little thin on top there...
Springer on his way to the GOLD!
Sandberg sent his stand in since he was not able to make it....
Rod was lookin pretty damn good today...
Springer was ON FIRE!!!
My son Rain, 1st weekend in the cruiser class.
MORE.......
The BMX community old and new are just unreal!
This was the Barn's last weekend of the indoor season and the kick off to the OSNS series.The Rehbein's staff makes everyone feel welcome.
I took a few photos of the bikes that were displayed and have to put them into galleries, hopefully tomorrow.
Thanks to everyone that made this 1st weekend a GREAT start to the outdoor season!
A few pics from today to tide you all over.
JT made a showing today! Thank's Jeff, great display!
Travis Pastrana stopped by between Rally Car races...Trav, things are lookin a little thin on top there...
Springer on his way to the GOLD!
Sandberg sent his stand in since he was not able to make it....
Rod was lookin pretty damn good today...
Springer was ON FIRE!!!
My son Rain, 1st weekend in the cruiser class.
MORE.......
Pauls Daughter Maddi WAS SO FAST today!
My son Logan tried his hand at the photography this weekend. He did great for never taking photos before. Hopefully he will spend some more time with Pops at the races this summer.
RODNEY -----Once again I can not thank you enough! I am still in a daze right now. I thought the weekend was great, and you topped it off! Thanks Man!
The rest of the weekend photos can be found >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>RIGHT HERE!!!!!<<<<<<<<<<<<<
My son Logan tried his hand at the photography this weekend. He did great for never taking photos before. Hopefully he will spend some more time with Pops at the races this summer.
RODNEY -----Once again I can not thank you enough! I am still in a daze right now. I thought the weekend was great, and you topped it off! Thanks Man!
The rest of the weekend photos can be found >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>RIGHT HERE!!!!!<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Great shots Jeff. We were posting at the same time! Thanks for coming out and being part of the 1st of the OSNS series.
Nice display JT!
Is that's Raud's Quad I see in there?
Fun time visiting with everyone, I wish I could have made it for the weekend!
Travis P was there??? OMG!
Is that's Raud's Quad I see in there?
Fun time visiting with everyone, I wish I could have made it for the weekend!
Travis P was there??? OMG!
Here's some more but my Powershot wasn't capturing the racing action well due to the lighting. Should have brought my SLR.
Hmmm, open to any captions for this one!
Old School Cruiser Action!
Watching videos!
Hmmm, open to any captions for this one!
Old School Cruiser Action!
Watching videos!
O' The Rod Quad was there Baby!!!
[img]http://markconley.com/rodsquad[/img]
[img]http://markconley.com/rodsquad[/img]
quote:DUDE, I seriously can't remember what the wife said to bring home from the store...
Hmmm, open to any captions for this one!
Hmmm, open to any captions for this one!
"Man, I wish mikko was here..."
"I know bro, but we'll still have fun."
"Man, I wish mikko was here..."
"I know bro, but we'll still have fun."
quote:Hey Rod , you still using that " AVEDA " hot lotion. ya pauli , i still have FULL bottle !!!
Hmmm, open to any captions for this one!
[ April 29, 2007, 11:51 PM: Message edited by: scott Boecker ]
What the hecks everybody watching on the tv.. If it's some old school racing, that is a great idea to get people amped up.. Sorry I missed out. My work and the bad hours continue..
quote:mikko were they giving you a ?
one finger salute
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