If you thought I was only good at drawing hand turkeys and Googleing my own name you are wrong. I’ve got a keen eye for style, substance, and panache. Ok not really but I think these shots are kind of cool.
No this is not 7th east, altough sometimes it feels like it.
Yes this bike does have a bike lock on it
Everyone appreciates some bike racing in Belgium
Our Contender jersey made it's mark on the cobbles
Rapha is organizing a series of world-wide charity rides this weekend in order to help the victims of the worst disaster in Japan since World War II. All money raised will benefit the Japanese Red Cross Society.
As a Rapha dealer, we are going to participate in this by using this Sunday’s group ride (3/20/11) which meets at 10 a.m. at the shop as our charity effort. If you would like to donate, please bring $10 to the ride. Both Contender Bicycles and Rapha will match this donation. There will be people at the ride who will not have received the word about our charity efforts for the ride so please do not feel that you have to donate to participate in this Sunday’s group ride.
For more information or if you would like to donate online, please go to http://www.rapha.cc/rapha-rides-for-tohoku.
Check this out, that’s all that needs to be said.
Alright folks here’s how it’s going to work. Everyone is in the lottery. You have, based on your result, a weighted amount of tickets with your name on it. For example most distance covered person has a lot of tickets, least distance person has less. Of course for those of you who attempted the feat more than once you’ll get one additional ticket for each additional. All the people who learned how to ride rollers for the first time will also get an additional ticket. So everyone’s got a chance.
Ticket breakdown
1. Reed- 21 tickets
2. Griff- 18
3. Rod- 15
4. Patrick- 12
5. Kevin- 11
6. Sam- 10, first timer on rollers +1, 11 total
7. Eric- 9
8. Bill- 7, first timer +1, 8 total
9. Tony- 5, first timer +1, 6 total
10. Eddie- 4
11. Graham- 3, additional attempt +1, 4 total
12. Marc- 2, additional attempt +2, 4 total
13. Brian- 1, additional attempt +1, 2 total
And here’s what you can win.
The three picks in the lottery will receive a contender package including a musette bag, water bottle, contender cycling cap, and cafe espresso gift card.
Our one couple who ran unopposed will receive the contender prize package as well and a special couples sock kit and prize to be announced the day of the lottery.
Ok everyone, stay tuned for Friday…
The 2011 Roller race is in the books. We had a lot of competition and a furious finish on Saturday. All in all there was sweat, tears, and some serious grit shown this year.
Here is the final leader board complete with the hilarious nicknames.
1. Reed -target on his back- Wycoff – 5.6km
2. Griff -near bear Wycoff killer- Jones – 5.56km
3. Rod -riding rollers since the 80′s- Smith – 5.44km
3. Patrick -Ralf Machio- Ramirez – 5.2km
4. Kevin -who’s the boss- Van Loon – 5.18km
5. Sam -on the rivet- Todd – 5.15km (first time on rollers)
6. Eric -watts professor- Taylor – 5.14km
7. Bill -crazy beard- Sherman – 4.95km (first time on rollers)
8. Tony -cross bot- Church – 4.85km (first time on rollers)
9. Eddie -LBG- Leon – 4.82km
10. Graham -ultimate skinsuit- Greenlee – 4.65km (second attempt)
11. Marc -back in the SLC- DiVall – 4.25
12. Brian -4km or bust- Meachem – 4.0km
We also had one couple make the grade as well too.
Will and Jamie Brandt combined for a total distance of 8.68km
The drawing will be held this Friday. Remember everyone is in the drawing based on your result plus a bonus ticket for each additional attempt, a bonus ticket for the first time roller folks too. Tremendous effort everyone, I’m glad to see all the enthusiasm. I especially glad to say no one had the energy to beat me up after their ten minute effort. Although I know some wanted to. Stay tuned for the lottery…
Graham loves those skin suits
I think Will was the only person who smiled while riding
Check out the kicks Will was riding in. Clearly custom
Here’s the current leader board with a few pictures from some of the contestants. A lot of interest is being generated and I think we’ve got a real ground swell going. Remember it’s almost time for the P-Ramy (Patrick Ramirez) nickname leader board. If you want in you gotta get in soon.
I know we’ve got a lot of you trainer folks wanting to test themselves and I don’t know of a better way to do it. A couple of notes, Brian Meachem is on a personal quest for 4km and got very close on Saturday and is going again this week. Also we all know Reed Wykoff is the three time champ at the roller race by distance but Kevin Van Loon is a two time at the roller race lottery. We’ve got a few defending champs out there and it’s time for a change and I want it to be you!
Current leader board
1. Reed Wykoff – 5.6km
2. Patrick Ramirez – 5.2km
3. Kevin Van Loon – 5.18km
4. Bill Sherman – 4.95km
5. Eddie Leon – 4.82km
6. Griff Jones – 4.79km
7. Graham Greenlee – 4.5km
8. Marc DiVall – 4.25km
9. Brian Meachem – 3.85km
I still haven’t seen any couples give it a go yet. Remember it’s quite the prize for the Valentines Roller couple champs. I’ll just put it out there, anybody needing a team mate I’m willing to team up. C’mon guys, life is better with a team mate!
Everyone knows Graham works on bikes but I bet you didn't know he moonlights as the American flag at the top of the state capitol
... and this is the rear wheel he used, clearly a custom fabrication
4km Brian, it's gotta happen
Here’s a few chaps on rollers to wet your whistle. The opening ceremonies have commenced (I took a lap around 9th and 9th with the official roller race torch) and now it’s time to rock and roll. I’ve seen some good trash talk on the blog and I want to see more. People are lining up to give it their best shot. So let me know when you’re coming down.
Who says you can’t wear sweatpants on rollers
Don’t watch this if you use a pacemaker!
And here’s one for all you snow bike fans out there.
Everyone knows the Contender roller race is a fun way to sweat and compete against your buddies as well as yourself. It’s also a great way to learn something about cycling if you’ve never been on rollers before. Here’s how it works. You’ve got 10 minutes to cover as much distance as you possibly can on the rollers. You bring your bike and the desire. We’ll provide the rollers.
Now here’s the twist. February is Valentines and in celebration of that we’re adding a team category to the roller race challenge. There will also be a special prize for that team as well. So now two individuals distances will be combined to make for one result. In an effort to bring in more women participants, couples will be highly encouraged to join in. Now you can still partner up with your bros but the couples prize is going to be so awesome you’re not going to want to miss it.
Now as always the winners of the roller are always determined in a lottery style so everyone is always in the hunt. But for the teams one ticket per team will get in the lottery ticket in the pool and for the co-ed teams five tickets will go in the pool for the team competition. Here’s the breakdown.
Rider who covers the most distance- 15 tickets
2nd most distance- 13 tickets
3rd most distance- 11 tickets
and so on…
A rider will also receive one ticket for each additional attempt as well. Of course I’m always willing to give a few extra tickets for a special attempt but you gotta convince me.
The Roller race will be running from Feb.7th to the 19th. Who can enter you ask? Here’s who. Road cyclists, mountain bikers, triathletes, runners, young and old, tall people, short people, U.S. citizens, illegal aliens, introverts and extroverts. To say the least if you want to join in, we welcome you. Just email me at fitting@contenderbicycles.com or call Contender and tell me the day and time. If you don’t know how to ride rollers I welcome newcomers to learn that first week of February. That’s the skinny. I can’t wait to get it rolling. Let me know what you think.
Patrick
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The Contender Club is the 2010 Utah cyclo-cross overall team champion. And for our efforts this glorious trophy. Congratulations to all the crossers.
It seems that the Draper course isn’t everyone’s favorite but to remind you of the pain and suffering here’s video from the race. Remember The Contender Club is still currently leading the team standings so we need some serious participation to bring this one home. See you out there.
