I'll be there in the morning. Will moto sheets be posted on the side of the Winnebago? Is Erdman running the gate, or Dave Ronken?

Dave, I'll pay gas for your camper if you ride that bike in Chequamegon this year.

Booger, was nice seeing you today! To bad you didn't make it in time for registration.

The cool part of today was just like BITD, we raced at Cannon, and still made it in time for St. Michaels Redline cup!

A few pics from St. Michael below. Since Cannon was a Golden Oldie event I used the old 35mm, so am waiting for them to be developed...More on that later...

REALLY SMALL turnout today for being a Redline Cup Qualifer.

DC, lookin all smooth today, he pulled off a 2-1-1. The Mad Blogger made him work for it though.




DC, MB and Ty


MB


Ty Nelson Rum River's Right Hand Man

I bet Cannon Falls is sweet. It was good to see everyone at St.M's little turnout. Either the economy is killing bmx now too, or triple point races are the same as a single. I couldn't believe my eyes.

How many motos did you guys have?

I start my outdoor schedule next weekend, the first of 3 races I have booked out. Time for racing this summer is in short supply for me so 3 weekends in a row & maybe the SCF's.

I talked to Russ a few days ago, he's home full time now until things play themselves out. He really isn't taking any calls (unless he really wants to talk to you) but he sends his greetings. Mark, I'll tell you what, we had some good laughs over the day you went over there, thanks again!

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Yetersday was 14 motos and last weekend State Qualifer was 33 motos

O' yeah I show the Russ/Goat love to everyone! I still chuckle at it!

DC did a great job yesterday, Lance definetly made him earn it. Lance White's blog is a pretty good read and he has some good video on there as well.

He had some interesting comments:

More concerned with delivering the hit, than just winning the race.

Move over hacksaw Boecker, I think we will just call Lance "coping saw" for now till he delivers some more hits.

I didn't think you guys were racing this weekend. I stayed home and worked on the Brainerd track both days. Bummer, but since I have the keys, I did manage to get a lot of laps in as well.

I really hope you guys can make it up for the state race. We're light years ahead of last summer. Jeff Manning has been out quote a bit helping with the shovel. I actually think he's in line to fill an open board member spot which is cool.

St. Cloud tomorrow night anybody? I'll be there vending so I'll bring the bike along.

Springer,, you got the new Journey c.d.?

Nope but Apold and I are going to see them with Cheap Trick and I have an extra ticket, 2nd row.

Interested?

How much,,, where did you get tickets for that???

Ditto - guess I didn't get the memo on St. Michael, and didn't really understand what was going on in Cannon Falls - and it was looking like rain. I would have went to St. Michael, but I thought you guys we're all in Cannon Falls.

Gary, when is your race?

Apold, have a safe trip down in Florida with your posse. Say hello to my buddies down there for me...

Can't I say hello to Journey.....Someone burn me the new cd..i'm not ready to lay 12.00 for that yet....all you rich people need to help the poor..

Gary, when is your race?
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The Brainerd state weekend is July 25-27 (single, double, double) with the actual state race on Sunday. It would be great if you made it up Shawn. Brett Bermel's son was going to start racing this year but hasn't made it out yet. Regardless, I'll drag Brett out to the track.

I'm also up for hosting a party barge tour of Round/Gull lake Saturday after the races if anyone is up for it.

Everyone rolling to Rockford please be safe and we will see you there!

Well guys I was so looking forward to seeing you all at Rockford but I am out now. Too many things have piled up and I am opting for the NBL State race at Waterford so the kids can ride too.

I have missed Rockford 4 years in a row now and am burning up about it but I'll be around. If anyone is going to the ABA grands I am planning to go this year.

Good luck at the Rock and Isanti Nationals.

Apold has been seen training for the upcoming MN National

Awesome Gary, it would be good to see Brett again. Maybe I can get my GF to go for a couple of days at Gull that weekend, could be a good solution as I'm doing a guys trip on the moto-bike the following weekend and she's not so happy about me going up north without her.

Looking good Brad, but I would have thought with all that practice, your head would have swelled up too.

Rockford is pretty mild so far, been pretty rainy so we have mostly been hangin out with others indoors. Hooters was a good time last night, pretty much chowed deep fried everything and hung out. We are heading to the track this afternoon so I will follow up with some pictures later.

Have a beer and honk a hooter for me! I'm in the floodplains of Spamville for the weekend. Lucked out, all the houses are pulling out carpet from the basements

PLUS....My son's C-Yaa 24 got ripped off last night....that makes me a little disturbed....

Bummer Mark, you should drop Geno an email so he can spread the word here in town.

Stay dry man.

Just got back from Rockford.. Best year yet.. Fun was had by all.... for sure.. Pics soon... It was a nice easy drive home too...

HUGE weekend coming up for Minnesota BMX! Pre-Race Friday, Star of the North Games Saturday and SQ on Sunday! All at Isanti! Who's in? Gonna have an Old School Class?

Brad-You back from training in FL?

Boeck's - You gonna be free from diaper changin'?

We need those "Nationals Only Riders" getting some track time in!

Huge congrats to the Mad Blogger, Lance, who made a very tough 36-40 Cruiser main today. I know he had been working hard for it and Rockford this year was nothing short of Grands-like competition.

In my opinion Rockford is the best national.. Gary I see you made your main also. Thats great!!

Was Rockford hot as always??

Actually, Friday and Saturday were perfect with low humidity. Sunday started as a total washout but dried out after a 2 hour delay and was also really nice.

I've been to Rockford the last 4 years and it's been hot everytime.. Thankfully this year we missed the rain.. It was perfect.
I bought an OM Flyer there. A 26 inch rider.. But the stem is messed up.. I can't get the main bolt out. What you supposed to do about it? That top bolt if, I can't tighter it or loosen it, its just broke inside or something,, how can I fix it.....
That main bolt that tightens it down, just turns. I cant' tighten it or loosen it...How can I fix this problem. I want to ride this bike.. This bolt he's tightning just turns..both ways.. I can't get the stem off... what can I do??

Yup, I'm back!!! The Beach, pool and chasing after my kids for 9 days in the sun got me in shape for the 36-over 20" class. I'm ready (grin). Hardly.

Congrats on the Rockford main guys. Hard class I'm sure.

Was able to talk to Springer all the way home from the rock. I must say that he got me excited about the track in cannon falls, so we struck a deal on his floval so i could start racing. This is gonna be fun.

KOP i think you need to put your stem question over in the tech section.

Anybody on here going to Mankato, or Faribault this week?

Off Topic Here: But usually KOP is to...

I picked up this little gem this weekend. Think its a 1996 I beleive. Mint though

Mr KOP, the entire bmx world will be in Isanti the next two weekends. Very big North star event this weekend and then the national the following.... So no.... no Southern.MN races for me


Mark, that MTB is awesome. I no the kid who has my 91 Trek 8000 18" and I may buy it back.

I think I will be riding the next 2 fridays at isanti . Will I be the only OSer riding friday ???

I'll be there homey.. On 20" of course. I haven't even seen the new track, so I better ride it before next week.

I will be there slowly nursing my BMX career back from the dead. I plan on attending the following:

Thursday night practice @ Isanti
Friday Single Points @ Isanti
Saturday Star of the North @ Isanti
Sunday State Qualifier @ Isanti
Friday Pre Race @ Isanti
National #1 @ Isanti
National #2 @ Isanti

Put me down!

Saturday Star of the North @ Isanti (LATE ARRIVAL)
Sunday State Qualifier @ Isanti
Friday Pre Race @ Isanti
National #1 @ Isanti
National #2 @ Isanti

Style Rule #1. Once you learn to actually get both wheels off the ground at the same time, don't look directly at the camera!

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Great picture Walton. You look like a gigantic version of Eric Rupe..

2 more local racers down. I just spoke to my friend here, that went to all the Mankato races last year.. His family and one other in town are not racing this year... Financial and economy.. That sucks..

Hell, DC has never caught that much air! Well, there was one picture he posted some time ago that "he claimed" his wheels were off the ground

Scott, hope to see you there! Can you borrow Braaad your jersey though? He spent all his money on the tanning bed prior to his FL trip, and can't seem to afford one... Maybe by the 2010 MN Nat?

Is there a topic here? Nice score Mark, Beast of the East Cannondales are rare.

Maybe he could wear Maddi or Emma's, it might be a little big on him.

Never a "On Topic" here...Just being polite There was 2 that came in one day apart actually (at Rydjor) Was more then willing to forfit my 2008 low ender I just got a few weeks ago for it. It rides like I remember an MTB should (that old school thing I guess)

I agree Mark. I seem to always compare everything to the Klein Attitude or my Trek 8000 MTB. My 03 Mesa GTX just doesn't compare and the parts are probably light years more advanced, but it doesn't ride the same. My biggest gripe was the sponge shock up front. I made a bracket for the otherside to fit another spring inside the trees. I bought the stiff "Showa" sping x 2 and monted them and its really stiff now. Much better. My wife's 96 Gary Fischer (14.5" frame) is really cool too. Total wheelie bike.

Bring them over today and test fit them.

Sweet MTB bike, seat sniffer. Which reminds me...

....MMOFOB.

Yes, MMOFOB.

Which you all know is the acronym for Minnesota Mountainbike Outing For Old Bmxers.

The idea is to set a date sometime this summer and enjoy an easy-paced, sexy ride on some sweet MTB trail, followed by some refreshments and injury comparisons. I might even arrange for a BMXA Trick Team show afterwards.

Does this sound sexy, er, STOKE, to y'all?

I know it's impossible to pick the perfect day but, for those interested, would you prefer a weekend afternoon, or weeknight?

VERY STOKE!!!!! yet somewhat sexy to

That is pretty sweet. Next time you should point at the camera guy too!

Where did you find this picture?

Have you guys seen the cover of the June BMXer? That is one of the coolest pictures I have ever seen. Makes me want to be a photographer....Conley??