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

2015 Season Wrap Up

It's a wrap... Last race - Quick recap: I raced SCCX this past Sunday and leading up to this race, I was thinking this would be the last race of the year. There were many indicators supporting this idea.... Bottom line, I'm tired. Waking up at 5am, driving 2 hours while forcing down my breakfast,…Read more 2015 Season Wrap Up

MAC 2015 Fair Hill Cross – MAC Race #8 – Recap

For me this was a race @BiknBen recommended so I gave it a shot. I couldn't race on Sunday due to a family event so I reg'd for this one. I rolled down, did the usual pre-event routine, rode the course, it was decent, made some mental notes and developed some strategies, took a couple…Read more MAC 2015 Fair Hill Cross – MAC Race #8 – Recap

NJCX 2015 Bubblecross Race Recap – CAT4 2nd out of 23.

Motivated by Lions This was my best CX race of the eight races I've raced to date. Pre-riding, I wasn't to thrilled about racing (rough night in the Williams household with our new puppy). I also wasn't too enthused about the sand BUT I knew I could run it really fast if I had to…Read more NJCX 2015 Bubblecross Race Recap – CAT4 2nd out of 23.

MAC 2015 Whirlybird CX Recap

Last week recap Monday - Still coming off my ride high from Covered Bridges ride... Morning in the office then Meathead Monday @ Lunch, then more work and finally home. Tuesday - Worked from home in the morning, buttoned up a bunch of shit, jumped on the bike and made X's on a soccer field…Read more MAC 2015 Whirlybird CX Recap

10lbs of ish in a 5lb bag recap

More Catching up... Last week, for me, was one of the best weeks I had in a long time... Since Jorba @ Jungle, I was feeling great and had a huge amount of energy and I was on a mission to take advantage of the nice weather and DO as much living as possible. So…Read more 10lbs of ish in a 5lb bag recap

NJCX 2015 Caffeinated Cross Race Recap – CAT4 9th out of 25

What started out as a waste of time ended up a solid race. I woke up not interested in racing but I woke up an hour before my alarm (4:30am) and everything was already packed and ready to go. Auto pilot kicked in and I arrived at the venue a little after 7am. I did…Read more NJCX 2015 Caffeinated Cross Race Recap – CAT4 9th out of 25

NJCX 2015 Cooper River Cyclocross Race Recap – Cat4 20th out of 25

First week back on the bike since the injury. Nothing much to report on this race. First CX race of the year. I reg'd 10th and was able to line up front row, when they called me, there was an opening in the front so I took it. Whistle sounds and we're off and I…Read more NJCX 2015 Cooper River Cyclocross Race Recap – Cat4 20th out of 25