GREAT idea, this would be awesome! Maybe meet up mid-afternoon on a Sunday and BBQ after (?) We could ride up at Elk River and I would be more than willing to offer my house and BBQ grill for a post gathering. I am open for anything, anywhere, anytime. Let's definetly keep this discussion going FOR SURE!

Conley did catch the action in that shot perfect.. That cat is sitting right here as I type.. He may want another photo shoot soon..
http://view.break.com/516659

It's from Rockford last weekend. The guys at MJT shot it. I thought I'd get a somewhat cool shot for our team collection, except I didn't see the lame-O expression in the proof. Oh well, it turned out to be good fun around our shop.

Just got off the phone with MJT, and they'll be setup this weekend at Rum River. A little extra Minnesota coverage should be a great thing!

QUIZ:

Was this photo taken in....

A. KOP's Basement

B. KOP's Attic

C. KOP's Bedroom

D. Baxter's Litter Box

E. KOP's MOM's basement.


Mark, you've got a huge e-mail coming your way, just warning you!

b.

Aunt B....I gots no mails froms you yets....Yo

I took this photo yesterday, just in case Russ was interested in being a Frog Farmer, since he has been banned from being a Goat Farmer after he did not pass the exam.

E.

lol.

That's funny frog shizz.... Nothing worse than a rough day at the leap frog event...

Doing some serious thinking about a summer MTB ride, and a doing a little thinking about some track time as well.

It's going something like this:

A. Dirt in my shoes?
B. Sand in my toes?

A. Sand in my Teeth?
B. Squirting water between my teeth?

A. Sweat and dirt covering my skin?
B. Cool lake water covering my skin?

A. Gatorade to keep me hydrated?
B. Mikes Hard Lemonade and MGD to keep me hydrated?

A. Fending off mosquitoes with large amounts of Deet?
B. Utilizing the wisdom that mosquitoes can't bite you when you are in the water?

A. Pumping through the rollers?
B. Swaying in the rollers?

A. Eating a hot, squished, granola bar for energy to keep pushing forward?
B. Eating Cheetohs and spiked watermelon and making sure the anchor keeps me from moving forward?





I'll be needing a little help in making the "A" team this year. So far, all I can muster is "B's".....

I guess, I'm fine with the "B" team lately......



..... It's a 1959....with a 1959 motor.....and it goes 19.59 MPH....

A. Picking fresh dirt out of the rash-berries?
B. Toweling off and eating fresh raspberries from the cooler?

You see where I'm having trouble with all this?

Its got 19.59 HP and 19.59ft/tq in reverse. Hey, we should race that boat against my Dad's 1959 Schwinn Phantom. Heeheehee

That is a VERY COOL boat, Ted.

Sandy Crotch- Happy belated frogs a$$ birthday son!

Hope to catchup with you this summer... I miss you asking to give me backrubs and smelling my day old socks

After months of searching for parts, it looks like the end is here, and it feels good. I just got the Redline cranks i've been waiting for. The Tahoe project is finished...If anybody cares, and would like to see any pics , tell me..

Mark, I like it best when when you give me back rubs while displaying the pic of you making out with Miss Owatonna 1982 (I always feel like I'm Jack in that pic, voyeuristic in my fantasy).

KOP: remember, I get five minutes alone with that bike and a tube of Phil grease.

I apologize to everyone for having to realize all this crap about me. Sorry.

Just throw some pics up in this thread Jerry, I'm interested to see how the Tahoe turned out.

Fo Sure! Get some pics up! I heard not long ago that Jack D. has Tahoe Cruiser serial #02 in his garage still.

ALSO....I was talking BMX with a client today, and turns out he "STILL" has his 1st Mid 80's chrome Haro (and still takes it out and rides it!)

What's with "Asking" if we want to see pics of a Tahoe?

Duh....post em up!!!!!

No Jerry, we don't want to see it. POST IT FOR GOD SAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


John, the Phil grease on the Tahoe thing was funny. LMAO....

I'm not sure if John would have that much fun with it,, It does have a seatpost and headset on it, but i'm not sure, what he's into... but i'll get pics today..

This is a random thought that was maybe inspired by the Tahoe flashback, but do you remember the smell of fresh rubber when you opened a new box of Vans.

I love everything about racing today, but I don't think there's any longing for something you drooled over in a ad for 6 months or desire to have a certain brake lever you saw on Stu's bike in a race photo.

I know times change but I am so glad I was part of the sport in it's infancy when there was a huge passion for every new day.

Okay, back to work...

Racing was it back in the day. I still don't think the Olympics will do anything to boost the sport, on a local level anyway.. I want to ride.

Since i'm not an expert on 3 piece cranks, and had to call a friend over to put them on. An official Tahoe teaser here. I'm still putting the final touches on right now..

You have to be kidding



Mmmmmmm, the smell we can all relate too...



See you guys this and next weekend! woot woot

Yeah, I remember the smell of my BW's after a double header on 95+ degree days and a couple of egg salad sandwiches washed down with some TAB soda pop. Umm, always reminded me of rotting pumpkins..

The long lost speed secret is out. Tab and egg salad sandwiches. Who knew.

Jeff, I can recreate that smell if you're really missing it. Beef Stew! Beef Stew! Beef Stew!

Gary, pull your own finger and let me know what happens..You too MC.

I can absolutely remember the smell of new Vans. Thankfully, I can't remember Manning's egg salad turbo.

How about the cool "imprint" that your pedals would make on the soles of Vans, after racing/riding with them for a summer? (Let's not turn this into clips vs. flats topic...)

I mainly remember the uncool imprint DX pedals left on my shins. In fact, I don't even have to look that hard to find them now.

Isn't it great we all ended up with jobs that allow us to play on the internet all day.

Where's DC lately? I'm starting to fear he's gone into double secret probation training for Isanti.

Job? What's that?

DC is doing sprint interval training with daRedelsperger.

He and Calvin are going to Isanti for the weekend. My Calvin and I are going to join them on Sat/Sun. Maybe even to race.

The sole of Springers Van:

Diamond Back had the Harry Leary Turbo.......Minnesota BMX had the "Manning Egg Salad Turbo"

It figures, that you can barely even see a print on Springers shows..They look more like Conleys shoes. Prestine.

I am talking about the aluminum horseshoe mark, not how pristine his shoe is...

I don't like vans for riding these days, to flat. Never thought I'd say that. I can fee the pedal "Spikes" poke through the sole onto my foot. Need a thick sole tennie.

Anyone going tomorrow?? I'll be around.

Fun time last night, we had nineteen motos. In 41-45 we had Moe, Christensen & myself. The track sure is nice with a technical spin to it. The landscaping and details are incredible, Kevin and his crew did a wonderful job.



Pre-Registered and ready to go!

Where's DC lately? I'm starting to fear he's gone into double secret probation training for Isanti.
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Yes, Redlscheesburger and I have been completing extensive “Interval Wind Sprints” with corrugated timed starts via triple step ups. Gary, similar to the double in Green Lake ~ air! Nice to see Sand Sr. & Jr. run an event – FINALLY! From my perspective if the curly quitip kids runs, this puts me to the back of the pack #$%%^ OK out for more sprints! See you at the Nationals. 2z



Redlsnoodle's Bike (secret training unit)

Russ called & told me he twisted his ankle, ouch!

This pretty much summed up my day at our SCQ at Rad Canyon. Got worked! That's me at the top of the berm in my main.
Too rusty, too scared & not enough track time on a very fast & intimidating track. 2nd place.




b.

How did MN do this weekend?

This weekend was the Star of the North Race & Isanti/Rum Rivers state qualifer. The national is next week.

Team All The Racing won the Team Trophy at the Star of the North Games and got an invite to Colorado Springs to represent Minnesota and compete on a national level against 40 other states.

Congratulations Paul, and good luck..

What an awesome weekend for racing. You couldn't ask for better weather.

It was great being back at the track again. The racing in the 41-45 class on Sunday was insane. The battle between Moe, DC, and G-ray was great. Congrats to Gary on a hard fought win. I can't wait till I get to join in the mix next year.

The best part was that everyone left the track in good shape. The track is pretty technical and if you're not paying attention, you can get hurt very easy.

See you guys this weekend at the national.

The MN 24" guys looked real good Saturday. I watch just about every race. This track is a nice stretch on the o'l legs, the obsticals are demanding and if your not paying attention you'll go down. I didn't see that many crashes and I was suprised actually.... Good luck to all the MN National competitors Fri-Sun!

The gate angle isn't very steep (vs Rehbein's), so you find yourself dig'n deep for speed out of the hole. It took a few times around to get use to, but I liked it... ALLOT. Anyone on the race-fence, just go here, the track is fantastic!

I just seen a commercial for the Olypics. It was all BMX.. Maybe they can make BMX look cool again..

Cal & d.c. are going to get a little track time Tue eve 6/24 at Rum River® D.C. will be utilizing the listed accessory below w/new

Formula Solution™ Cruiser. It was time, as the old Red Line™ will move on to a better home for some TLC© with the Goat Father™ ~ there’s one way to spread manure and clean the goat yard? Secret probation training continues as the G-Ray is a rocket, and Moe is using NOS™

I was going to ask if you wanted to run my 24" bike, but ya won't be needing that anymore now will ya.

I need to work on the last straight. I hardly road that section up to speed and when it came to race time I almost got caught. silly me!

DC, you'll be happy with the upgrade but it's a little like Paper, Rock, Sciccors... Podium crushes Formula. Weather permitting, Nate and I will be down there tonight. Maybe you can recruit the rest of the Smurf squad and we'll have an OM class.

I would love to go to Isanti tonight, but I heard Lance's dog Eddie is doing a clinic in Faribault. If I can catch him, I should be ready for this weekend. Have fun tonight.