Doug sent me this photo off Moe coming down off the double on the 2nd straight, so I am assuming that was what he meant by it having to be packed before the seal it....Hope they pick some rocks out of there 1st

Did everyone survive Christmas?

It was fun, but I'm glad it's over.

My phil wood hubs showed up on X-mas eve, so Santa was very good to me. It helps when you slip him a C-note instead of cookies!

BA, that looks sweet!

Manning! What up brother? Looking forward to hanging on the 4th...

Look forward to seeing you too Pete..

I'm excited for the fourth.

Conley- that looks more like you doing the scarecrow on the double in the second straight. I think I see MC apparel on your button down jersey.

Nice ride Braaaaad! Did you test it out yet?Ha

75lb weight limit Jeffrey. What cracks me up, if you stare at it long enough it looks like a NS 24" with those 20 x 1 3/8 wheels under it... Weird!

Practice: Sounds like fun, but I've been nursing a pretty sick boy the past few days and I doubt thats gonna work out today... Next week yes. I could use some pedaling.

Phil's huh? There hard to beat forsure. After speaking with some guy @ Phil, they told me that once the hubs are laced and on the bike, a little play in the hubs is optimum and its a common miconception about the hubs. I always thought the bearing were going out...NOPE! He said its what they consider perfect... 411.

That track looks awesome Conley, the pro section is going to be fun.

Madd Dog Manning, happy holidays to you. I am glad your going to be able to make it to da Condo Classic.

Happy birthday wishes today to young buck Brad Apold. He has finally stepped into the man's 41-45 cruiser class, our little boy is growing up. Will he defend his Condo Classic win from last year?

LOL, no!

Remember last year during practice before the race? , my pedal caught the gap on the gate when I rolled off and I launched headover heels onto my face and the back of my heel ripped wide open...
Then 2 minutes later, "hey Brad", get up here were going to race now.. "WHAT???"

Madcowboy, another good time to have a full faced helmet.

Anyway, I'll be doing Boecker's job from last year.

41yrs old... hard to believe, but thanks!!!

Didn't you use that for something else not to long ago? Haaaahaaa

I talked to Troy and he's racing my bike instead of me.

I picked up my Dad's tapes over xmas, the titles say the following:

1. Double Points, State Championship 1984, West Hennepin BMX

2. 1984 Racing at West Hennepin BMX (friday races likely).

3. West Hennepin Beginners Championship race 1985

4. 6.30.85 Champlin MN State Championship BMX

5. West Hennepin Gold Cup 8-10-85 (I think this one is the National also)

I haven't had a chance to look at them, I think I'll set the TV up and look through them while I'm working.

I was just checking out the Tape to DVD recorders and they're actually pretty inexpensive now, so I think I'll just transfer them myself (thanks for the offer Scott).

I have a feeling they could benefit from some editing, maybe some repair - I may bust out DVD's now for those who want, then pull the good stuff to a comp reel, track it and make some short vids.

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Btw - I'm planning on practice next week - at least to roll around a bit. I'm having big problems with my low back right now.

Condo UPDATE - Chanticlear Pizza or Lino Lakes and BMX Express (Lynn Glarner/BMX Mom) well be sponsoring a “Pizza after party” after the Condo Classic on January 4th. Location to be announced early next week or over the weekend. Thanks to all who are pitching in to make this a GREAT event!

Thanks for all your hard work putting this all together Mark!
This is going to be epic.

Hey Mr Sheely...I'm pretty sure your lower back injuries wers sustained by not using the right thickness of cardboard while doing the back spins in Shakopee.

mmmmm, I love Pizza!!

Happy Birthday Brad.

Thanks Chucky...


You guys gotta see this... LMAO!!!!

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zefh44TZ9_Y...feature=related" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zefh44TZ9_Y...feature=related</a>


...and anything bad I ever said about NS bmx, I take it all back....Holy crap!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09JCqVji_v8...feature=related

The first one is pretty funny, but you have a problem with the second link.

try again... not sure what I did.


I gotz no uni.....

You should have posted this one. Crash & Brawl

KOP - this video is another good reason to wear a full face helmet.

Haaahaaa, I saw that too. I was going to post it, but I thought some would get it confused with Boecker and me

Happy H-Days to you Springer! Thought I was going to miss the Condo, then Conley informed me it was on a friday and I said, "Hey man, thats do-able!"

Happy B-Day Bradley! Sucks gettin' old. Seems like yesterday when you were this young punk in these skin tight JT's and you talked as fast as you raced...

Friday.. What's on friday?

LOL! Ya, the JT's were like spandex until I got the Aero/GT duds. The best riding period of my childhood I ran jeans and white long sleeved T-shirt. The more I started not to care the better I rode..Funny how that works.

KOP, he's talking about the gathering next Friday... If you don't come, I'll be upset, so plan now and bring your open faced helmet.

How many folks bring'n an Old School bike????

I'll be coming for sure. I think I'll be sticking with my mid-school SE for riding. But I will be bring a couple of frames from the Brother-In Law Collection.
Sounds like next friday (Got that Jerry? NEXT friday, the 4th) is fixin to be a awesome event!
-Bill

Hey Pipe, Soul Asylum is playing up at Rehbeins on January 4th in Lino Lakes. Bring your bike...

HERE are the details, just follow the map.

CONDO CLASSIC UPDATE - There is going to be a Trophy Dash added - 1st place from all classes well run for a winner take all trophy

I think some pizza would be deserving of that win.... Mmmmm, pizza!

You mean the Condo isn't tonight?

The Soul Asylum warmup for KOP is tonight at the Barn

LMAO!!! haahaaa


I'm getting ready to leave now...

Trophy Dash! You kill me with all these new additions. I think we are beyond epic. This is going to be one of those can't miss events.

Can't wait to see it. I'm bringing cotton candy for the trophy dash.

REHBEINS TRACK UPDATE

We rode last night and checked out the track modifications. Nothing major, just subtle stuff here and there. Along the boards at the end of the first straight just before the berm it was built up with more sidewall. Apparently the plywood holding it up previously caved in and everything went soft. Matt & Dug tore it apart, replaced the backer board and built it back up so when riders are hitting the berm backwards on a race lap it is way more functional.

The first step up double in the first straight, the approach has been shaved down so it is less aggressive and easier to pedal through. It is now tough to jump it and clear because of the gap and low launch angle.

The track will be dragged, swept and sprayed with sealant on Saturday. There will be an announcement regarding practice next week before the Condo Classic so watch this thread.

Is that so they can wash away all the blood, sweat, and tears after the Condo?

I just have to say thanks to Rodney B for making my day yesterday! Where you come up with this stuff, amazes me, especially from a guy who never lived in MN during the old school MNBMX!

Dave C.... Since I see you have joined (I think, Mr. MN2Z) Can you or Sandberg confirm if that image on that poster is you or not?

Cool to see that poster saw the light o' day again Rod!
Condo is going to going to be sweet, looking forward to seeing everyone.

Mark, I think that's Will Scurto (Pro-Neck). Remember the BMX Plus issue with Dave on the cover in the Tremco uni riding a GJS???? That's Will Scurto on his right. I'll never forget that cover as long as I live.

I tell you Brad, you have an incredible memory.

I just stumbled accross those newspaper clippings I scanned in for you, I need to get those back to you.

We had our maiden voyage to Buck Hill yesterday with the girls skiing & snowboarding. We had a blast and it looks like the girls are hooked. Maddi is shooting for X Games 2018.

Pauli, ya with all this snow that does look like fun. I'm taking Brock out today. I think he's finally 100% after the flu-thang.. Now Sarah's got it. MAN!! I pick and choose the things I eat carefully, if ya know what I mean... cough-yak!

Memory.... maybe sometimes to good. LOL! I'm probably in for some riding this coming week. They should have a NY's day practice. Gives the kids something to do while Mom and Dad nurse Hang'n-over.

When I spotted the poster, I knew it would either be scooped up or tossed out.

Remember, the Condo entry fee is reduced when you include three lite beer's at sign up.

Do you realize I have every issue of BMX Plus.. Every F ing issue.. So anybody want to buy the whole collection. mint condition,,,, $10,000.

Paul Spring, on the bunny hill.... I suppose he just want right to the intertube downhill....

Pauli, just how moble are you?

That is hilarious MC, my boy Yogi in da house...

Right on KOP, I will be there on the bunnyhill till my kid feels comfortable.

How many total magazines is in the BMX Plus collection? Your mom must have a lot of space to store all your stuff, wow.

Who else snowboards? Here is a pic from 1987, my first ski bumming winter season out in Keystone Colorado waiting for the shuttle. Man I wish I had that Burton Elite 155 & those OAKLEY Frogskins...

Paul...cool 165 performer.

Sean had his parents order us boards from their store in 1984/5.
Sean and Mark had the 150 flattail? I had the 165 Performer with the cut out, and Shan got the cruiser.
I actually still snowboard. I have a slightly newer Burton now.
Ski's suck!!!! AHHHAHAHAH

Crashing on snow is less painful than on packed dirt/concrete.

Actually Jay as Paul said, that's an Elite 155. The previous years' boards were the Performer & Performer Elite. I had the Performer in 1985, all wood, no edges, 3 alum fins. What a board. Wish I still had it. My best friend has a bunch of old boards - Elite 145 (like Paul's but Blue) and the first two versions of the Cruzer 165. He also has his old Sims Switchblade. The last time he took out one of the old Cruzers, he broke his ankle. The new boards handle ALOT better than the old ones!
I haven't touched a snowboard in 4 years. I keep saying I gotta get out one day, I just never do.
I don't even know if I could handle my board - a 172 Burton alpine style board. I'm sure it'd come back...
I'll have to see if I can dig up some old pics.
-Bill

Oh - Paul the Oakley store at the MOA had 4 pr of Frogskins...
You best rush over there & grab a pair!
-Bill

I really regret letting my Performer Elite go - first year of the Petex bottom. I took it Play it Again Sports in '92, got $50.

So, the good news is I finally finished my BMX/Dirt bike, big props to Ben at One on One Bike Shop for dialing it up so fine.





Added to the collection:



Now, onto the next project - my '75 RD :




My back is feeling a bit better, is there a practice night yet before Condo?