The problem with success is that it raises the bar.
That is, it is raising my own bar. Oh, I managed to pull off that... let's see what I can really do now. Thank you all for a great weekend. There are some mighty talented riders here. Strong and dedicated. Damn fine riding in Traffic Jam this past Saturday. A few new faces and a few older faces. Wow can they rip it up. XC race this morning was killer. I do believe that it's a record for turn out. This year's races are proving to be a super relaxed vibe. Come, race, chill, go home. What a way to spend Father's day.
Up next (not my event) is Round the Mountain race in Kimbo. These guys and gals are killin' it with the organization. You can be sure that we'll be taking a few pages from their book for the Six In The Stix. Congratulations Cranbrook and Kimberley for putting yourselves on the map this year. It's been excellent so far and it's just June. Holy crap.
Back to the bit about raising the bar... We did two events this weekend. Traffic Jam and The Father's Day Fiver. We lived through it. No injuries, just a couple of flats. So naturally (for me, anyway,) I've decided to boost it to 3 event this coming year. Start getting stoked for SIX IN THE BRIX. 6 km crit race in downtown Cranbrook on a 300m short track. We're going to have a roadie devision and a mtb devision. BMXers will be part of the MTB (given how well our BMXer Ramius did in the Traffic Jam). So that's next year. BUT. I want a crit now. NOW. So, it may happen that the next Cranberley Fiver is a crit race. I have to take a look at our terrain and see if I can find a decent spot to pull it off. Interest?
Results of the weekend are coming soon. Probably tomorrow. Have a great rest of Father's day ya'll.
James
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
June.
Here's the goods on June...
Tuesday Nights at 7pm. Women's Ride. No boys, ever. Show up at the shop to get your name in our draw.
Thursday Nights at 7pm. Co-ed Ride. Boys and girls on this ride. It's more on the agressive side of things, but we won't leave you behind. Meet at the shop to get your name in the draw.
The draw? Bake Hill Dental is sponsoring a draw along with us to promote riding in this area. Every time you show up for a group ride or take part in one of our races, you will get your name entered. On October 9th at the Six In The Stix 6 Hour Enduro, we will draw a name. This lucky person will win upwards of 2000 bucks towards a 2012 bike from us. Couple rules... Baker Hill dental employees and familys are not allowed to enter. Favorit Cycles employees and families are not allowed to enter. You HAVE to show up at the shop for group rides to get entered. You HAVE to be at the Six in The Stix to claim your prize.
Traffic Jam 2011 - Bring on the competition! Saturday, June 18th, 2011 at 2pm. Event takes place on 1st Street South infront of the post office. Must be atleast 12 to participate. We are retain the right to refuse entrance if you are of age, but too small. Sorry.
Ages:
12 to 16 years old
17 and up.
Cost:
20 bucks to enter
Waiver:
You have to sign a waiver. If you are under 19, your folks have to sign it too.
Sam Steele Weekend XC Race! Sunday, June 19th, 2011 - 9am.
This race is taking place at Eager Hills on the regular race course. Call us for more details.
250-489-3532.
Ride bikes.
Tuesday Nights at 7pm. Women's Ride. No boys, ever. Show up at the shop to get your name in our draw.
Thursday Nights at 7pm. Co-ed Ride. Boys and girls on this ride. It's more on the agressive side of things, but we won't leave you behind. Meet at the shop to get your name in the draw.
The draw? Bake Hill Dental is sponsoring a draw along with us to promote riding in this area. Every time you show up for a group ride or take part in one of our races, you will get your name entered. On October 9th at the Six In The Stix 6 Hour Enduro, we will draw a name. This lucky person will win upwards of 2000 bucks towards a 2012 bike from us. Couple rules... Baker Hill dental employees and familys are not allowed to enter. Favorit Cycles employees and families are not allowed to enter. You HAVE to show up at the shop for group rides to get entered. You HAVE to be at the Six in The Stix to claim your prize.
Traffic Jam 2011 - Bring on the competition! Saturday, June 18th, 2011 at 2pm. Event takes place on 1st Street South infront of the post office. Must be atleast 12 to participate. We are retain the right to refuse entrance if you are of age, but too small. Sorry.
Ages:
12 to 16 years old
17 and up.
Cost:
20 bucks to enter
Waiver:
You have to sign a waiver. If you are under 19, your folks have to sign it too.
Sam Steele Weekend XC Race! Sunday, June 19th, 2011 - 9am.
This race is taking place at Eager Hills on the regular race course. Call us for more details.
250-489-3532.
Ride bikes.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Traffic Jammer 2011
Interesting... the latest picture for Cranbrook in Google Earth and Google Maps was taken on the Saturday of Sam Steele Days last year. Check out the link for a photo of the Traffic Jam set up in 2010.
http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Cranbrook,+British+Columbia&aq=0&sll=49.95122,-97.119141&sspn=37.687797,69.609375&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Cranbrook,+East+Kootenay+Regional+District,+British+Columbia&ll=49.510243,-115.76821&spn=0.001155,0.002124&t=h&z=19
http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Cranbrook,+British+Columbia&aq=0&sll=49.95122,-97.119141&sspn=37.687797,69.609375&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Cranbrook,+East+Kootenay+Regional+District,+British+Columbia&ll=49.510243,-115.76821&spn=0.001155,0.002124&t=h&z=19
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Spring has come like a lion. A slow, wet and cold lion. It hasn't sprung, it's more just made it in for the seasonal roll-call and then wandered off to greener pastures to lick its wounded pride. Summer seems to be playing the one-up game with spring and tossed us a bit of snow up top of South Baker just in time for this past weekend's xc race. Trails that have been dry for ages were wet again. Snow. In May.
It's June now. All it took was a new paragraph. Above was last month and this is June. So far, June has been excellent. Good ride today in the trees on the big wheels. There was an excellent melt down by an adult customer today. Thanks for the entertainment. Called me every name in the book and a few more. Mostly he called me a punk. Which is funny.... I always thought it was just a joke that old people called young people punks. Don't old people know that most young people take it as a compliment? I've always called the young guys coming in the shop punks because it's funny. Anyway, this fellow promised a lot of nasty stuff against me and for some reason went on about being retired and not needing the money. I suspect that he was refering to me losing him as a customer... but I can't be sure. To top it all off he huffed and puffed and blew my house down. Well, not really, but he said I was lucky that he didn't wind up and smack me. I don't think he said smack... it was more similar to crush, or punch or smash. He was breathing pretty heavy by that point. Other than the offer to hit me, he plans to take this to the newspaper. So keep your eyes on the 'Bad Business of the Week' column, we'll be there front and center. Favorit Cycles... pissing people off since December 1st, 2007. Good night Mr. Angry Pants. Sweet dreams.
We had a race this past weekend that was a success. Thanks to the proper government bodies for allowing that. We appreciate it. Race attendance was up from The Mother's day race by two entrance. Excellent turn out. Kimberley was well represented by several new faces. Good to have reps from Kootenay Cycle Works (previously knowns as Poser Sports.) Johnny Dunbar took the win this time out, but he had to work for it. Ryan Hamilton was hot on his tail for both laps and finished less than 2 minutes behind. Out of nowhere came Jason Cox for 3rd place just behind Ryan. Gord Haine was 4th with an astonishing time. Michelle Dunbar took the lady's 2 lap race. Lots of other people did really well, but I haven't got the results here right now, so that'll have to wait until tomorrow.
Up next is Traffic Jam. More to come on that. XC Race on June 19th at Eager. Be there or don't be there. That's the question. Lisa, if you're reading, the paper work is on it's way. 5 bucks to get in. 3 laps this time folks. Time to step it up.
Peace.
It's June now. All it took was a new paragraph. Above was last month and this is June. So far, June has been excellent. Good ride today in the trees on the big wheels. There was an excellent melt down by an adult customer today. Thanks for the entertainment. Called me every name in the book and a few more. Mostly he called me a punk. Which is funny.... I always thought it was just a joke that old people called young people punks. Don't old people know that most young people take it as a compliment? I've always called the young guys coming in the shop punks because it's funny. Anyway, this fellow promised a lot of nasty stuff against me and for some reason went on about being retired and not needing the money. I suspect that he was refering to me losing him as a customer... but I can't be sure. To top it all off he huffed and puffed and blew my house down. Well, not really, but he said I was lucky that he didn't wind up and smack me. I don't think he said smack... it was more similar to crush, or punch or smash. He was breathing pretty heavy by that point. Other than the offer to hit me, he plans to take this to the newspaper. So keep your eyes on the 'Bad Business of the Week' column, we'll be there front and center. Favorit Cycles... pissing people off since December 1st, 2007. Good night Mr. Angry Pants. Sweet dreams.
We had a race this past weekend that was a success. Thanks to the proper government bodies for allowing that. We appreciate it. Race attendance was up from The Mother's day race by two entrance. Excellent turn out. Kimberley was well represented by several new faces. Good to have reps from Kootenay Cycle Works (previously knowns as Poser Sports.) Johnny Dunbar took the win this time out, but he had to work for it. Ryan Hamilton was hot on his tail for both laps and finished less than 2 minutes behind. Out of nowhere came Jason Cox for 3rd place just behind Ryan. Gord Haine was 4th with an astonishing time. Michelle Dunbar took the lady's 2 lap race. Lots of other people did really well, but I haven't got the results here right now, so that'll have to wait until tomorrow.
Up next is Traffic Jam. More to come on that. XC Race on June 19th at Eager. Be there or don't be there. That's the question. Lisa, if you're reading, the paper work is on it's way. 5 bucks to get in. 3 laps this time folks. Time to step it up.
Peace.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Too legit to quit.
Summer?
Perhaps, but let's not count our chickens just yet. There was still frost on the car this morning at 8 as I left for the morning romp in the bushes. It was cold. Damn cold. Still a bunch of snow buried in the far off reaches of what really isn't the Community Forest, but more or less is reffered to AS the Community Forest. Great ride, by the way. Have you been out?
The future looks bright. Hopefully that's what the sun will do for us, but that's not what I'm talking about. Legit (the word,) is awful. Most people can't say it without someone hating them for putting that song in their head. It's also got a negative vibe. Going legit is usually a recipe for stopping the fun, putting away the booze and following the rules. So much so that it could cause you to actually disappear forever. However remotely far off or daunting, going legit seems to have a few positive aspects. Following the rules generally does not result in you going to jail... other than in Nelson when we did follow the rules and DID go to jail. In true tangent form, congratulations to the polive everywhere for finding the crooks who actually DID do the crime. Back to the topic. Government groups don't fuck around. We've been dealing with a particular government body and a particular lady within said group who have been quite nice (tolerant) and very helpful.
Why? Because we love you. Most of you folks like what we (as a shop) do. We throw races, we have events, we have been known to participate in a bit of trail building and we stick our necks out to have fun on bikes. Eventually all this tom foolerly gets noticed by the proper people and begins the long process of getting processed and channeled through the proper channels. As it sits right now, if we want to continue down this beautiful path, we must pay the piper. Actually, there's no piper and we don't have to pay him. What there is, is a good solid list of rules and regulations and procedures.
So i suspect that you may be asking why I (of all people) have all of a sudden become interested in following anyone's rules and going legit with anything. Truthfully, and to begin with, I haven't got any choice. Things got big enough to require it. But a little futher into I've discovered that there is a lot more to be accomplished by doing this than to continue on in some rogue manner skirting the rules and avoiding the authorities. as much fun as that is...
Ramble ramble... get to the point.
All of our xc races are now put through an approval process that is closely monitored by the government and atleast one related society. We have hoops to jump through and rules we must follow to assure that things are done right. All of this (which causes you, the participant no extra work) assures everyone involved that our recreation areas will remain in great shape for more future events. Despite what you may (or may not think), these requirements and rules are very reasonable. RESPONSIBILITY. Oh my goodness, can we handle it.
Sunday, May 8th is our first xc race of the year. It takes place at Eager Hills at the Fraggle Rock parking lot at 10 am. This race is brought to you by Favorit Cycles... and approved by both the government recreation authority and the Cranbrook Community Forest Society. This is a big thing. This is also a test. We've got 5 more races planned before the Six In The Sticks and we will be able to do them if we all do our part and take responsibility.
The race will proceed in the same manner as last year. Infact, you won't be able to tell the difference. Participate in the manner that you have in the past and we'll be in great shape.
Show 'em you're a tiger. Show 'em what you can do.
Join the Community Forest Society. It's not what the forest can do for you, it's what you can do for the forest. Come see me at the shop for details. The Society is under new management. Time to show our interest. I WILL be calling on you cyclists to help with any work bees that come up. Please participate.
That's it for now.
Perhaps, but let's not count our chickens just yet. There was still frost on the car this morning at 8 as I left for the morning romp in the bushes. It was cold. Damn cold. Still a bunch of snow buried in the far off reaches of what really isn't the Community Forest, but more or less is reffered to AS the Community Forest. Great ride, by the way. Have you been out?
The future looks bright. Hopefully that's what the sun will do for us, but that's not what I'm talking about. Legit (the word,) is awful. Most people can't say it without someone hating them for putting that song in their head. It's also got a negative vibe. Going legit is usually a recipe for stopping the fun, putting away the booze and following the rules. So much so that it could cause you to actually disappear forever. However remotely far off or daunting, going legit seems to have a few positive aspects. Following the rules generally does not result in you going to jail... other than in Nelson when we did follow the rules and DID go to jail. In true tangent form, congratulations to the polive everywhere for finding the crooks who actually DID do the crime. Back to the topic. Government groups don't fuck around. We've been dealing with a particular government body and a particular lady within said group who have been quite nice (tolerant) and very helpful.
Why? Because we love you. Most of you folks like what we (as a shop) do. We throw races, we have events, we have been known to participate in a bit of trail building and we stick our necks out to have fun on bikes. Eventually all this tom foolerly gets noticed by the proper people and begins the long process of getting processed and channeled through the proper channels. As it sits right now, if we want to continue down this beautiful path, we must pay the piper. Actually, there's no piper and we don't have to pay him. What there is, is a good solid list of rules and regulations and procedures.
So i suspect that you may be asking why I (of all people) have all of a sudden become interested in following anyone's rules and going legit with anything. Truthfully, and to begin with, I haven't got any choice. Things got big enough to require it. But a little futher into I've discovered that there is a lot more to be accomplished by doing this than to continue on in some rogue manner skirting the rules and avoiding the authorities. as much fun as that is...
Ramble ramble... get to the point.
All of our xc races are now put through an approval process that is closely monitored by the government and atleast one related society. We have hoops to jump through and rules we must follow to assure that things are done right. All of this (which causes you, the participant no extra work) assures everyone involved that our recreation areas will remain in great shape for more future events. Despite what you may (or may not think), these requirements and rules are very reasonable. RESPONSIBILITY. Oh my goodness, can we handle it.
Sunday, May 8th is our first xc race of the year. It takes place at Eager Hills at the Fraggle Rock parking lot at 10 am. This race is brought to you by Favorit Cycles... and approved by both the government recreation authority and the Cranbrook Community Forest Society. This is a big thing. This is also a test. We've got 5 more races planned before the Six In The Sticks and we will be able to do them if we all do our part and take responsibility.
The race will proceed in the same manner as last year. Infact, you won't be able to tell the difference. Participate in the manner that you have in the past and we'll be in great shape.
Show 'em you're a tiger. Show 'em what you can do.
Join the Community Forest Society. It's not what the forest can do for you, it's what you can do for the forest. Come see me at the shop for details. The Society is under new management. Time to show our interest. I WILL be calling on you cyclists to help with any work bees that come up. Please participate.
That's it for now.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
The Anomaly's Of Spring
Woo Hoo! It's 2011 and we didn't get the chance to say Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, so here it is, better late then never.
It's nearly riding season. You know how we know? Because Pedal N Pints are happening every Thursday night leaving from the shop at 6pm. Another reason it's almost riding season is because as I look out the window, it is raining. And this means the rain will melt the snow. This is good.
Favorit has a whack load of stuff going on in 2011. You should come in the shop sometime and talk about it, or I can write it here and you can read about it. Cool.
For 2011, group rides are key. Get out riding with people, it's a good time and there are people to talk to, and try to beat up the hill. We have a couple of group rides going on throughout the year, starting when the weather gets nice and the trails are clear.
FWO - For Women Only - Ladies rides are happening and they are going to be awesome. Tuesday nights they will be happening, starting at 7pm and leaving from the shop. If the meeting point (the shop) ever changes, we will post it. It might start wherever the ladies will be riding, such as the Community Forest. Just give us a call and we'll fill you in. 250-489-3532. All levels of riding are welcome. Come in and talk to us and we can introduce you to some of the ladies that will be participating.
PEDAL N PINT (Co-Ed group ride) - This event will be happening Thursday nights starting at 7pm from the shop. Right now, March 9th, we are leaving at 6pm just to catch some light hours. We go for a Pedal for a bit, then we Pint for a bit at the local watering hole. It's a good time, you should come out for one. They are happening as we speak! Don't worry about not getting into the bar if your not of age, you can definately still come on the ride.
SIX IN THE STIX - AWESOME! Last years event saw 47 of the areas toughest riders battling it out for the 6 hour enduro during Turkey weekend of October. You thought that was a good time? This year is going to be bigger, badder, and better. New course, more prizes, and more fun! It's set up for Turkey weekend again this year. Come out and give it your all to try to claim the Fastest Overall title, or to have a really great time!
TRAFFIC JAM - Again, bigger and better is the name of the game for this years event. It will be a lot more rider friendly this year. It will be happening Saturday, June 18th during Sam Steele Days. Come in to the shop for more info, and to see the model that was created of the course. Yeah, we had some time on our hands.
CRANBERLEY FIVER XC RACES - You wanted XC races? We got 'em! We have one going on every month for the summer. Yeah, good times. The first one is on Sunday, April 17th. 5 bucks. That's it. Try your hand at an XC race, or come out and support your local racers. For more info: 250-489-3532.
Anything else you want to know? Just phone the shop 250-489-3532, or come on down and say hi.
Sooooooo....what's new in the shop you ask? We'll there is a bunch of stuff. For one there are a bunch of brand spankin new 2011's in the shop from Giant, Trek, and Opus. Another new thing is that we got a new counter top on the desk. It's pretty sick. And one last thing that is new, James is munchin on oriental trail mix, and is now applying a band-aid because the oriental trail mix got out of hand.
It's nearly riding season. You know how we know? Because Pedal N Pints are happening every Thursday night leaving from the shop at 6pm. Another reason it's almost riding season is because as I look out the window, it is raining. And this means the rain will melt the snow. This is good.
Favorit has a whack load of stuff going on in 2011. You should come in the shop sometime and talk about it, or I can write it here and you can read about it. Cool.
For 2011, group rides are key. Get out riding with people, it's a good time and there are people to talk to, and try to beat up the hill. We have a couple of group rides going on throughout the year, starting when the weather gets nice and the trails are clear.
FWO - For Women Only - Ladies rides are happening and they are going to be awesome. Tuesday nights they will be happening, starting at 7pm and leaving from the shop. If the meeting point (the shop) ever changes, we will post it. It might start wherever the ladies will be riding, such as the Community Forest. Just give us a call and we'll fill you in. 250-489-3532. All levels of riding are welcome. Come in and talk to us and we can introduce you to some of the ladies that will be participating.
PEDAL N PINT (Co-Ed group ride) - This event will be happening Thursday nights starting at 7pm from the shop. Right now, March 9th, we are leaving at 6pm just to catch some light hours. We go for a Pedal for a bit, then we Pint for a bit at the local watering hole. It's a good time, you should come out for one. They are happening as we speak! Don't worry about not getting into the bar if your not of age, you can definately still come on the ride.
SIX IN THE STIX - AWESOME! Last years event saw 47 of the areas toughest riders battling it out for the 6 hour enduro during Turkey weekend of October. You thought that was a good time? This year is going to be bigger, badder, and better. New course, more prizes, and more fun! It's set up for Turkey weekend again this year. Come out and give it your all to try to claim the Fastest Overall title, or to have a really great time!
TRAFFIC JAM - Again, bigger and better is the name of the game for this years event. It will be a lot more rider friendly this year. It will be happening Saturday, June 18th during Sam Steele Days. Come in to the shop for more info, and to see the model that was created of the course. Yeah, we had some time on our hands.
CRANBERLEY FIVER XC RACES - You wanted XC races? We got 'em! We have one going on every month for the summer. Yeah, good times. The first one is on Sunday, April 17th. 5 bucks. That's it. Try your hand at an XC race, or come out and support your local racers. For more info: 250-489-3532.
Anything else you want to know? Just phone the shop 250-489-3532, or come on down and say hi.
Sooooooo....what's new in the shop you ask? We'll there is a bunch of stuff. For one there are a bunch of brand spankin new 2011's in the shop from Giant, Trek, and Opus. Another new thing is that we got a new counter top on the desk. It's pretty sick. And one last thing that is new, James is munchin on oriental trail mix, and is now applying a band-aid because the oriental trail mix got out of hand.
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