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2015 Annadel Mountain Bike Race

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 06:07:14 +0000

A little late in the season but the timing worked out well. The fog rolled in the night before and the temperature was perfect for the 2015 Annadel mountain bike race.

Caught a few moments here and there from the race. Battery gave up the ghost shortly after the Lawndale descent.

Always a good time at this event. Bike Monkey does a great job running this and all their other events.

2015 Boggs Funduro

Tue, 05 May 2015 02:36:34 +0000

2015 Boggs Funduro

More pictures here: 2015 Boggs Funduro

I raced all three days and enjoyed and suffered the whole time. The new 8 hr course was a blast but definitely a butt kicker compared to the previous year’s. The hill climb hurt and then came back to remind me through the ache in my legs and lungs. The Super-D was a screaming great time.

The social side of the whole weekend also eases the pain of the racing. Bacon hand-ups, BBQs, random camp fires, lots of great people, it all rocks.

2014 Santa Rosa Cup CX Race 3 Singlespeed A

Wed, 05 Nov 2014 07:25:31 +0000

The final race of the Santa Rosa Cup CX series was held at Maxwell Park in the town of Sonoma. The Bike Monkey crew saved the best venue for the last. And with a little bit of rain a few days earlier, the conditions were perfect. Fast tacky ground, nice weather, and crisp fall temperatures.

2014 Santa Rosa Cup CX Race 3 M45A

Wed, 05 Nov 2014 06:36:14 +0000

2014 Santa Rosa Cup CX Race 2

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 04:20:34 +0000

The Bike Monkey crew served up a flat and fast course at the Place To Play park in Santa Rosa. This location has been on the menu and the course was similar. But an extended route on the east end and some small adjustments for it made the race even better.

And it was still hot. NorCal just keeps cooking. The fog broke just after the start of the Masters A Men’s race and it just got hotter and hotter. Dang.

2014 Santa Rosa Cup CX Race 1

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 06:28:25 +0000

The first of the three race Santa Rosa Cup CX series kicked off this past weekend. And being in Northern California during a drought meant dry 90’ degree temperatures. Luckily the course was partially on a grass field which meant far less dust sucking. Watch the M35A/45A Men’s categories mixing it up and get a taste of cyclocross racing Bike Monkey style.

2014 Annadel XC Mountain Bike Race

Wed, 20 Aug 2014 06:18:25 +0000

The mountain bike racing season is wrapping up and what better way to send if off than the Annadel XC race. And this year the weather was playing along and kept the fog around later than normal. That gave us a nice cool feeling for the blistering fast start. It wasn’t until heading up through the middle of the park when the sun really started to pop through and begin the slow roast. No matter! It’s racing and it’s a blast.

2014 Lake Sonoma Series - Race 2

Thu, 29 May 2014 10:00:28 +0000

Had the chance to head to Sonoma for the 2nd race of the 2014 Lake Sonoma Series. This is a very fun but tough event. The riding there consists of single-track and fire roads. The single-track is a blast but tricky, rocky in places, with loose gravel, and thick dry grass. Oh, and the climbs are short steep and punchy. The promoters put together a great deal with the race and a BBQ and drinks afterwards. Always a fun crowd of all categories mixing it up.

2013 Santa Rosa Cup CX Race 3 - Singlespeed A

Tue, 10 Dec 2013 06:32:15 +0000

The final race of the 2013 Santa Rosa Cup CX series. This is a view of the single-speed A and Elite men’s fields racing around a new venue. The Bike Monkey crew procured a course in the town of Sonoma and it’s a winner.

More info here: http://www.bikemonkey.net/

2013 Santa Rosa CX Cup Race 2 - Singlespeed A

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 16:32:02 +0000

The second race of the Santa Rosa CX Cup series was held at a new venue, the First Baptist Church of Windsor. Thanks goes out to Pastor Lance, also a fellow cx racer, for helping provide a needed space to race.

The course was a twisty mix of grass, gravel, pavement, and wood chips. The latter section zipping in and around the small playground area where spectators good swing and heckle as the racers powered through.

2013 Santa Rosa Cup CX - Race 1 Video

Mon, 21 Oct 2013 07:02:17 +0000

Here’s the single-speed A category at first race of the 2013 Santa Rosa Cup CX series.

Always fun heading up to Santa Rosa for the Bike Monkey races. Good group of folks that do a great job promoting events.

More info here: http://www.bikemonkey.net

2013 Annadel Mountain Bike Race Video

Thu, 29 Aug 2013 15:15:37 +0000

The Bike Monkey crew has done it again. This year’s Annadel race was a blast. Crazy fast road start from downtown and straight over to the park. Lots of great single-track. Some ripping fast descents. Weather was nice to us. And at the finish there was beer and food waiting.
Great job everyone!

2013 Boggs Enduro 8-Hour Race - Start Video

Mon, 06 May 2013 23:41:59 +0000

A short clip from the start of the Boggs 8 Hour mountain bike race.

[ Bike Monkey ]

2012 Santa Rosa Cup CX Race 3 Singlespeed A Men Video

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:46:59 +0000

Final race of the 2012 Santa Rosa Cup Cyclocross series. Mother nature decided to join in on the fun and brought with her rain and cold temperatures. The new venue, Window Oak Winery, handled it well and provided a fun rolling course. Although the infamous Sonoma mud and grass sucked the energy faster than the wine being sipped by the spectators.

2012 Santa Rosa Cup CX Race 2 Video

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 07:33:17 +0000

Second race of the 2012 Santa Rosa Cup CX Series and with it mud and rain! The rare NorCal wet weather timed itself perfectly for the day’s event. Earlier racers were losing derailleurs left and right. Then the sun fought its way through the clouds and the course dried up a bit. But by the last race it was cold wind, clouds, and rain that forced their way back in.

2012 Santa Rosa Cup CX Race 1 Singlespeed A Men Video

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:50:55 +0000

This was the first race of the Santa Rosa Cup CX Series. Watch the singlespeed A men trail the Elite men on the Place To Play Park race course. The conditions were hot, dry, and dusty. Luckily the wind held back and made the long flat stretches a bit easier.

Cheers!

More info here: bikemonkey.net/

2012 Lake Sonoma Ricochet Race 4 Video

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:42:12 +0000

Here’s the final race of the Lake Sonoma Ricochet series.

This time the fog stuck around until just before the 10am start. That kept it a nice temperature throughout the race. And then after the race, as always, there was the BBQ, Lagunitas beer on tap, drinks on ice, and lots of raffle swag.

2012 Skyline XC Mountain Bike Race Video

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 02:46:48 +0000

Captured the start and a small portion of the course at the epic Skyline XC Mountain Bike race. This is a course that combines technical climbing, descending, rollers, heat, rocks, dust, more heat, and moments of shear joy and terror. Always look forward to this one.

More info here: EagleCyclingClub.org/mtbike.html and facebook.com/SkylineParkMountainBikeRace

2012 Lake Sonoma Ricochet - Race 1 Video

Mon, 21 May 2012 03:02:08 +0000

First race of the 2012 Lake Sonoma Ricochet series. Captured the Pro/Expert field at the start and a few sections of the course.

It was a fun, hot, and technical course. And enjoyed the BBQ and Lagunitas beer served at the finish.

Top notch!

More info here: bikemonkey.net/events/lakesonoma/

2011 Santa Rosa Cup CX Race 2 - Singlespeed A Video

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:26:26 +0000

Watch the Singlespeed A and B categories spin around Spring Lake Regional Park for the second race of the 2011 Santa Rosa Cup Cyclocross series. This course was built for speed but with a mix of technical to keep everyone honest.

The footage begins with the A racers blasting off on the first lap. Then 3/4 way through it transitions to the third lap and the B leaders charging back up towards the start/finish.

2011 Santa Rosa Cup CX Race 1 - Singlespeed A Video

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:30:32 +0000

Here’s your own view of the Single-speed A race at the 2011 Santa Rosa Cup. This is a new series with new venues. The first venue, shown here, was at “A Place to Play Park” in Santa Rosa.

This two race series will offer up the coveted Santa Rosa CX Cup to the lucky low point winners. I’ll just pretend it’s in my grasp, but maybe you’re one of the lucky racers in contention.

2010 Bike Monkey Cross Race 4 - Mens A Video

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:04:52 +0000

Monkey Cross
Race #4 (Finals) – Santa Rosa, CA
Men’s A, 35+A, 45+A

The joys of mixing water, grass and dirt are ‘clearly’ seen in this video. In this case, the mixers are the Men’s A categories spinning and running, and running, and running, around and around. Happy happy joy joy!

This was also the final race of the season. What a blast it’s been this year. Thanks again Bike Monkey for the great cyclocross series.

2010 Bike Monkey Cross Race 4 - Singlespeed Video

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 01:13:14 +0000

Monkey Cross
Race #4 - Santa Rosa, CA
Singlespeed A & B

My short race at the final event of the Monkey Cross series. Good start, up front, and feeling good… then chain decides to jam and pop off the ring. No mechanicals all season and then whamo! Oh well.

[ Captured with a GoPro HD @ 720p/60 ]

2010 Bike Monkey Cross Race #3 - Category A Men Video

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 21:44:07 +0000

Monkey Cross
Race #3 - Santa Rosa, CA
Men’s A, 35+A, 45+A

The men’s A categories had a hard and fast race. And to top it off, a local celebrity showed up to mix it up.

Watch Levi Leipheimer as he breaks out his cyclocross skills.

Bonus! Free cx barrier lesson from Levi!

2010 Bike Monkey Cross Race 3 - Singlespeed

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 15:57:45 +0000

Monkey Cross
Race #3 - Santa Rosa, CA
Singlespeed A & B

The weather report said rain. So that must mean another Monkey Cross race!

Yup, this time the rain fell before and after but we still had mud. Just not as bad as the second race.

[ Captured with a GoPro HD @ 720p/60 ]

2010 Monkey Cross Race #2 - Category A Men

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 08:17:02 +0000

Monkey Cross
Race #2 - Santa Rosa, CA
Men’s A & Masters 35+ and 45+ A

Sit back, relax, and watch as these racers plaster themselves with layers upon layers of mud. And don’t miss the dollar bill grabs and misses. Oh, and CX bowling with beer cups. So much entertainment it just makes you want to dig your own hole, fill it with water, and ride through it over and over and over…

2010 Monkey Cross #1 – Men’s B Start

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 02:51:16 +0000

It was the first really rainy and muddy race of the season. My eyes were filled with goop after this one. Still, it was a blast!