… Following a decent performance at Granogue, I decided to continue with the “no pressure, race for fun and race by my heart rate” at The Iron Hill Challenge. Preregistration deadline day: The morning of, there was one person registered in my class and by mid-day, two people which had me leaning towards not racing,…Read more MASS – 2018 The Iron Hill Challenge – CAT 1 40-49: 5th Place
MASS – 2018 Escape Granogue – CAT 1 40-49: 4th Place + Bonus bike stuff
“I heard The POP” Leading up to this race, I was looking for a little redemption from my previous years performances where last year I DNF’d after three crashes in the first lap and feeling like death as a result of contracting Lyme disease. The year before that, I finished sixth after crashing a bunch…Read more MASS – 2018 Escape Granogue – CAT 1 40-49: 4th Place + Bonus bike stuff
MASS – 2018 D&Q Summer Sizzler – CAT 1 40-49: 6th Place
The weather forecasted extreme heat leading up to and during this race, which had me debating if I wanted to suffer through a two-hour torture fest or skip it and go hangout at the pool. I opted to race and dragged my son Cameron along with me. Thankfully, the race promoter bumped the start time…Read more MASS – 2018 D&Q Summer Sizzler – CAT 1 40-49: 6th Place
First BMX Race of 2018 – Central Jersey BMX
I was toying with the idea of voluntarily upgrading from Novice to Intermediate rather than try to win 10 Novice races for a mandatory upgrade. We (Cameron, Nate and I) arrived at the track, setup our spot and then I made my way over to registration and discussed the upgrade decision with the track…Read more First BMX Race of 2018 – Central Jersey BMX
MASS – 2018 The Challenger – CAT1 40-49: 3rd Place
The week leading up to this race was following our last NICA race of the season and I was struggling with a severe NICA race weekend / season hangover. Those race weekends really drain me. Additionally, now that the season was over, my mind wanted to dial it back and go on vacation. On the…Read more MASS – 2018 The Challenger – CAT1 40-49: 3rd Place
MASS – 2018 On the Rocks at French Creek – CAT1 “Expert” 40-49: 5th
From ER on Monday to 5th place on Saturday It’s been a while since I wrote one of these… I started writing about my last cyclocross race and never finished it mostly because I lost interest in writing about me racing cyclocross; it was quite depressing to say the least. In fact, based on my…Read more MASS – 2018 On the Rocks at French Creek – CAT1 “Expert” 40-49: 5th
Biking Adventures during a business trip to Pittsburgh….
A few things to consider.... - I live / work in New Jersey - I am approaching 20 years of employment with BNYMellon - This is my 3rd business trip to Pittsburgh during my tenure - I love riding bikes and try to fit in an adventure daily When I found out I was going…Read more Biking Adventures during a business trip to Pittsburgh….
NJCX – Hippo Cross 2017
Hippo cross fell in to that local within 30 minute drive from my house category + the promoters created an exciting buzz leading up the event and the list of things they did to make it a fun event had me pumped to bring the family and race this race. I'm friends with the promoters…Read more NJCX – Hippo Cross 2017
OFFICIAL: Explanations and Excuses are in order..
I was setting up to write a race recap and realized I was spending more time writing an explanation and excuses on how I ended up racing cyclocross again..... It deserved it's own post... The theme of 2017 for me seems to be inspired by a quote made by a friend of mine in his…Read more OFFICIAL: Explanations and Excuses are in order..
MAC #1 2017 Whirlybird – Cat3/4 25th out of 40 or 50 something
"Swirly Turd" - First cross race since 2015… Last time at this race was in 2015 in the 4/5 class and I did pretty well. Going in to this race I had ZERO expectations. When I looked at the registration times, I initially was planning on doing the early 4/5 race. After talking things over…Read more MAC #1 2017 Whirlybird – Cat3/4 25th out of 40 or 50 something
Mike Williams 