Stellar Cross Clinic August 7th, 2010

It felt like summer to most folks this past Saturday in the 100 degree weather. But, to those crossers attending the 1st BSV cross clinic of 2010, we dreamed of fall breezes, cold rain, winter snow and knee deep mud. Let the cross training begin!

Luna's Amy Dombroski shared experience and tips for all kinds of cross riders whether a beginner or expert. Drs. Jen & Andy Harmon (yes they are married!) provided secret training stretching tips and Paul McCarthy brought the great barriers on behalf of CrossPropz for everyone to fly over during drills. If you missed it, definitely come to the next one! Here are a few pictures to wet your appeitite.

'Bumpin' was Michelle's favorite Drill

The entire crew (including our youngest cross racer - Derrick; excluding the photographer - Michelle)

Amy tellin' it like it is after stretching
Who doesn't love a single speed with pink handlebar tape?

More of the crew

Paul & Amy kicking off the clinic with an AD/CD bang

Capstick holding back his excitement before jumping on the bikes
Some of the cross ladies

- Posted by Michelle Vercellino

Got your Cross Propz on?

Check it our folks. Cold, bored, and nothing to do on a snowy day? Don't fret. Put on some of your new warm BSV kit, find you some grass or dirt, get out your Cross Propz and have some fun.

These bad boyz, which are made by our very own Paul McCarthy, set up in 15 second and your ready to roll. No matching parts, no fuss, just take 'em out of their carrying bag and bam! they're set up.


Great for some off-season practice and road bikes are so 2008 anyway. As an added bonus, if you trip all over them and hurt yourself like I do, you can go see our beloved sponsors Dr. Jenny and Dr. Andy at Cloud Rest Chiro. They'll snap you back into place faster than the Cross Propz can fold back up.

Now what are you waiting for? Get off the couch and get you Cross Propz on!

MORE COWBELL: Frisco - Day 2

For some of those BSV members who didn't get enough cowbell on Frisco Day 1, they came back for some seconds on Frisco Day 2. It was 40-50 degrees, fall-like weather and the beer was still flowing strong. The VELO represented, again, in the SM 35+, SM 35+ Cat 4, SW Open, SW 35+, SW 4, SM 55+, & SM Cat 4's. Here are some pics of all the crew.

Kevin & Derrick; Ready to Race!

Nola, enjoying cheering for 'Daddy' (aka Kevin Abraham) during the 35+ OpenBilly T. manhandling the gravel - Makin' it look easy

Dan Farrell picking his line

Carl Boni showing everyone a lil' bit of how CX is done

Kevin A. using his ox-like road legs to kick-up some dust

Bill T. - Like a Knife Thru Butter

Dan F. yelled to the crowd, 'Check out these skillz in the sand'

Carl Boni: Yes, that is a smile on his face!

Kevin A. comin' in hot

Billy T - 'Eat my Dust'

Dan F. - 'Better than a Gazzelle'

Kevin A. & Carl B. - 'This is how it's done'

Kids CX Practice: Over the barrier and Derrick's elbow is looking good on the left side of the bike

SM 35+ Cat 4 Race

Dave K. putting the hammer down at the start

Dave Kilmoyer - mashin' thru the sand

Lee G. off the front on a hammer sesh

Lee showin' the fellas how the hill is done

Doug R. "This is seriously so fun"

Bob P. - Killin' It

Dave Kilmoyer

SW Open Racer

Kristal Boni Warming Up

Susan P. Warming Up

Lee G. in 2nd place

Bob P.

Dave K.

Lee G. - Barriers

Bob P. - Barriers, still lookin' strong

Wes - Barriers

Dave K - 'That's all the barriers you got for us?'

SW 35+ & SW Cat 4

Michelle V. riding down the 1st area of wood chips - "Gettin' the weight behind the seat"

Kayla T. showing mad skillz thru the corner

Michelle V. - Roll on man, Roll on

Michelle V. kept the legs moving due to Bob & Susan's Chants: Thanks you GUYS! You totally earned super racer/fan status!

Kayla T - Kickin' Rump Over the Barriers

Michelle V - 'Coming On Thru'

Frisco Day 2 ROCKED. Fun was had by each and every one of us! See you all next week gang.

HUP HUP: Frisco - Day 1

Cross was definitely in the THIN air for the BSV clan on Day 1 in Frisco. The compound was established early in the day and the brats were grillin' on Merle for all who attended. Here are some pics from the epic adventure:

35+ Open Brian H. showing his mad skills downhill

Erica and Roxy cheering for Toby35+ Cat 4's Rockin' it

Dave - really? Only 1 gear?Bob cornering like a sports car
Kayla and SW 35+SW Cat 4 Racers
Steve Kahn in 55+Michelle over the barriers
Andy & Cat 4's race!

Youngest riding BSV member - Derrick in his BSV jersey during the kids race.