Saturday, May 23, 2009

Where's Blair?

A few of the team guys did the Gold Hill Invitational ride today. It is a great recreational ride, put on by a super bunch of people and we got to see a ton of our friends and team supporters there which was refreshing. Here is a link to the route if you are interested. However, coming up on the eve of the NC State Crit Championship on Monday, my thoughts drifted to last year's crit. Darren, Shane, Blair, Knetch and myself all had a great race there. We knew we had 3 great sprinters in the bunch so we started laying it down in the last two laps. Blair jumped coming into the last turn, and opened up a 40ft gap on 2nd place, taking the win easily for the team and the NC Pro 1-2 State Championship. Shortly thereafter, Blair and the team were interviewd by the local news and race promotor...we were all pretty stoked.
Chasing down the escapie with the leadout

Blair opening his gap for the WIN
Sadly life sometimes makes you change your priorities. Work and family are strong factors that pull us away from the trivial fun we have on the bikes. With that said, Blair, one of the best guys I know, "retired" at the end of last season from our team as the reigning NC Pro State Champ. So on the eve of the 2009 Championship, the team is ready and have a strong group of riders motivated and determined for a repeat. But, I can't help but wonder...where is Blair? And how cool would it be if he lined up to defend his title with us. Later, Adam.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Resistance Training

Puttin' the Gary Fisher to work!

Mewett 7th at Maryville Criterium

Check out the photos from our freind Bart Nave:
Photo #2 - Mewett pulling back the break
Congrats to Hincapie/Gary Fisher/Barkley racer Geri Mewett for another solid placing at the Maryville Tomato Head Criterium...I wonder if they named that race after him...?

Delong 14th at Bank Of America NRC Criterium

John Delong had a great ride for the team finishing 14th in the NRC ranked Bank of America Criterium in Delaware last Saturday. He had great support from teammate, Justin Beard, to stay in the lead group in the closing laps and keep a good position for the finish. John also improved on his previous NRC result the week before at the Sunny King Criterium in Alabama where he finished 20th. Great job to both John and Justin for their strong racing.
...check out a two pics below:
Is John actually smiling?

Teamwork

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

VETTA Memorial Day SALE 35% OFF

Visit VETTA between 5-24 and 5-30-09 to get 35% off of regularly priced computers, tools and lights. Be sure to use the promo code above. A Great deal on some Great Gear! We suggest the new V100HR WL2X computer with heartrate, cadence and much more.

Monday, May 11, 2009

Fuller WINS 6 hr Solo MTB Race, Gals take 2nd


Taking a brief break from the road scene...Darren Fuller pulled off a great win on the dirt with his victory at the 6 hour Solo MTB race at the Anne Springs Grind on the Greenway. Lori Harkey and Lisa Preslar also ripped up the dirt, taking 2nd place in the women's 6 hour Duo event. Great chance for the Gary Fisher roadies to teach a few lessions in the mud.

Team 3rd and 7th in Belize Cross Country

Our Hincapie/Gary Fisher/Barkley gals had a great race in Belize yesterday with Lori Harkey (right) taking 3rd place in the overall with her teammate Marianne Holt finishing 7th place after both experiencing some bad crashes that took out the entire field of riders. Fine International results for the team. The wet, rainy conditions made the race very difficult and dangerous, but the HGFB gals toughed it out. Lisa Preslar, unfortunatly had a crash that caused her to have to abandon the 2nd half of the race with a broken hanger. Overall a great job gals...

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Beloni 4th at Waynesboro Criterium

Reid drivin' the train on his Gary Fisher

Congrats to Hincapie/Gary Fisher/Barkley racer, Reid Beloni for a strong 4th place finish at the Waynesboro Pro 1-2 Critrerum.

Friday, May 8, 2009

Women compete in SOL Cross Country Race - Belize

Thursday the Hincapie/Gary Fisher/Barkley women's elite team flew out from Charlotte to compete in the SOL Cross Country Race out of Belize City, Belize. The race will be this Sunday, and our ladies will be competing against some top level competition not only from Belize, but also Mexico, Guatamala and Columbia. Lori, placed 3rd in the race last year, and is in good fitness to be our go to gal for the win after her recent win in the Belize New Years Classic road race. Join us in wishing them the best of luck...oh yeah, stay away from that swine flu junk too! Check back for race updates and results.