tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16450533328293697152011-07-07T18:20:27.087-07:00gunnarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733917077374043750noreply@blogger.comBlogger161100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645053332829369715.post-5765444650086573362009-06-07T20:28:00.000-07:002009-06-07T20:32:11.208-07:00Hey folks we have a brand new shiny member! Marc Glass renewed his USAC License and joined ByBC at the same time. Welcome to the club Marc!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1645053332829369715-576544465008657336?l=backyardbikeclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fat-Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214856963433532981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645053332829369715.post-29233034720374346172009-06-03T09:42:00.001-07:002009-06-03T09:50:50.215-07:00"One of the Top 10 Hardest Races in the USA" says Velo News!<br />"Great lap w/ a real ball-buster of a climb at the end" says some kid from DC!<br />"I thought one lap was sufficient last year" says Chrissy!<br />"Next to the High Rollers finish, this may be the slowest sprint ever" says me!<br /><br />It's back!<br /><a href=http://www.iplayoutside.com/Events/2009/06/11707.html>Tucker County Road Race</a><br /><br />Only this year the finish is not at the gravel lot, but further up!<br />More punishment!<br />More vertical!<br />More for your money!<br /><br />Last heard that we had 80 pre-reg, for the Motown RR we had 60 pre-reg and 160 for the race so who knows how many will be there at 11am on Saturday?<br /><br />Come join us won't you?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1645053332829369715-2923303472037434617?l=backyardbikeclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>gunnarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733917077374043750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645053332829369715.post-88082294772791941982009-06-03T09:37:00.001-07:002009-06-03T09:41:58.803-07:00Jim Wright, from up in the Northern Panhandle of WV, home of "The Wheeling Feeling" is our newest member.<br /><br />He is also part of the Nail City Velo Club so he wasn't sure if he could be a "real" member of the ByBc. That and he like things in strange dead languages, so he's our first Ex Officio Member. w00t, we got class!<br /><br />Welcome Jim.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1645053332829369715-8808229477279194198?l=backyardbikeclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>gunnarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733917077374043750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645053332829369715.post-31461061462470132362009-04-29T20:01:00.001-07:002009-04-29T20:12:13.417-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_togcdxdBn94/SfkWB8dp7fI/AAAAAAAAA0k/wsNWAnU88kE/s1600-h/BYBC354.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 368px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_togcdxdBn94/SfkWB8dp7fI/AAAAAAAAA0k/wsNWAnU88kE/s400/BYBC354.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330315856635882994" /></a><br />The idea of the "club" started out of a need for me to permit my own USAC events. I really didn't care much about the name cause I really didn't plan on anyone joining. Then Nars got wind of the idea. He was hocked like a baby on sugar. Day one he started thinking of names. Then one night after return from a walk with Betsy and Jackie he called. Backyard Bike Club he said! From then on out it been all ByBC!<br />I was the first to "officially" sign up via USA cycling then came Chris, Nars and Betsy. I was very happy to learn of R.C. joining of the ByBC. You don't have to have a silly license to join but you do have to pass Gunnar's judgment! hehehe! Mean people need not apply..<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1645053332829369715-3146106146247013236?l=backyardbikeclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Fat-Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06214856963433532981noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645053332829369715.post-91200378026004831002009-04-21T14:41:00.000-07:002009-04-21T14:48:36.061-07:00<b>Chris Nichols</b> has been one that we've been keeping an eye on lately.<br />His eager disposition, willingness to get in over his head, and he's a really nice fellow. Perhaps too nice, but we'll let him slide on that one.<br />He got sick before the MTRR and so couldn't race, but came out w/ his son and helped marshal a corner.<br />He has reviewed our rules and obligations and seems to be in agreement with our mission.<br />So please welcome Chris Nichols to the Backyard Bike club!<br /><br />Unbeknownst to some, maybe to all, <b>Ruth Cunningham</b> has taken the huge step of getting her USUC license and signed on with the Backyard Bike club.<br />Hooray, another female member! And once again, a gamy individual, ready to try and take on about anything.<br />Ruth also did not race the MTRR but also did help marshal a corner. So since she helped and has joined, we can't kick her out...<br />Would you please welcome Ruth Cunningham to the Backyard Bike club!<br /><br />Whew, that's tiring.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1645053332829369715-9120037802600483100?l=backyardbikeclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>gunnarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733917077374043750noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645053332829369715.post-43147538401313769232009-04-21T14:30:00.000-07:002009-04-21T14:34:33.780-07:00The MorganTown Road Race was a giant success!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.iplayoutside.com/Events/2009/04/11706r.html">MoTown RR</a><br /><br />160 riders and quite nary a complaint!<br />And as far as I can tell, this is a record for a road race (non Pro) in WV.<br />We were a bit inundated w/ the results, but everyone was very patient and we did at least double the prize list, so there really weren't too many reasons for folks to complain.<br />And the day turned lovely.<br /><br />In emails and on facebook the praise has been high. And now so are we.<br />Hooray for the ByBc!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1645053332829369715-4314753840131376923?l=backyardbikeclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>gunnarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733917077374043750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645053332829369715.post-40092392876800529922009-04-21T14:26:00.000-07:002009-04-21T18:39:49.023-07:00After the successful second big ByBc group ride we have had a few requests for membership, and since they did complete the ride and rode fine and such, we are happy to announce-<br /><b>Mike Keane</b><br /><b>Fred Frasch</b><br />as members in good standing of the Backyard Bike club.<br /><br />These two gentlemen cyclists both work at NIOSH (the same as Betsy) and the all three comprise the core of the NIOSH Lunch Time ride.<br /><br />Hooray!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1645053332829369715-4009239287680052992?l=backyardbikeclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>gunnarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733917077374043750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645053332829369715.post-41668083779190881902009-03-30T09:33:00.000-07:002009-03-30T09:37:52.951-07:00Twice left out to dry.<br /><br />Bring tyres and wheels appropriate for the ride.<br />If there is any question, bring heavier and bigger stuff. NEVER lighter and smaller.<br />Deep Dish rims on training rides are stupid. They add to several problems.<br /><br />Always have a spare tube, a tool, and a pump. ALWAYS.<br />A chain tool is also highly recommended.<br /><br />If you can afford fancy stupid wheels then you can certainly afford a saddle bag for all your bikes.<br /><br />Word.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1645053332829369715-4166808377919088190?l=backyardbikeclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>gunnarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733917077374043750noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645053332829369715.post-20523248561776762002009-03-30T09:31:00.000-07:002009-03-30T09:33:33.237-07:00Matt Markus!<br /><br />Been cycling longer than any of us.<br />Carries his own spares.<br />Knows how to work on bikes.<br />Knows how to ride all kinds of bikes.<br />Rides well w/ others.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1645053332829369715-2052324856177676200?l=backyardbikeclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>gunnarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733917077374043750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645053332829369715.post-91826113108072726692009-03-23T07:07:00.000-07:002009-03-23T07:09:38.621-07:00We are everywhere-<br /><a target="new" href="http://www.usacycling.org/clubs/index.php?club=12411">Backyard Bike club at USAC</a><br /><br />Man oh man.<br />Watch out.<br /><br />You too can become a memeber!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1645053332829369715-9182611310807272669?l=backyardbikeclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>gunnarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733917077374043750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645053332829369715.post-1792668099408823672009-03-15T18:07:00.000-07:002009-03-15T18:49:05.616-07:00If they're not as fast or strong as you, just ride a little before going on the ride w/ them. <br />Also use some heavier equipment, then ride a little afterwards too.<br />Equalize the equation a little.<br /><br />It's a win-win situation for both parties!<br />Don't make a big deal of it though.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1645053332829369715-179266809940882367?l=backyardbikeclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>gunnarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733917077374043750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645053332829369715.post-11801640699714456212009-03-15T17:59:00.001-07:002009-03-15T18:14:48.583-07:00If you invite someone along for a ride...<br />Then you never, ever, *ever* drop them for long, or leave them behind. <br />Ever.<br /><br />After some time you may encourage them to return home though.<br />But that's after you've already ridden w/ them for a while.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1645053332829369715-1180164069971445621?l=backyardbikeclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>gunnarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733917077374043750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645053332829369715.post-30688240244947662142009-03-15T17:56:00.000-07:002009-03-15T18:13:41.452-07:00We always wait for each other on rides.<br />Especially at the beginning.<br />Each turn-off.<br />Important to ride as a group in the beginning.<br /><br />This does not apply to racing though.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1645053332829369715-3068824024494766214?l=backyardbikeclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>gunnarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733917077374043750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645053332829369715.post-65684857469222270732009-02-27T13:10:00.001-08:002009-02-27T13:11:52.829-08:00We permit USCF races.<br /><br />We organize (somewhat) and go on rides.<br />Rides that are inclusive.<br /><br />We ride w/ the group, then we ride some more.<br />We ride on roads, we ride on not-so roads.<br /><br />We heart bikes.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1645053332829369715-6568485746922227073?l=backyardbikeclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>gunnarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733917077374043750noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645053332829369715.post-4821207578015444552009-02-10T13:51:00.001-08:002009-02-10T14:18:27.300-08:00Or at least just check them out.<br /><br />Prospect #1-<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RBoZ6c_gbek/SZH3kf5rNqI/AAAAAAAABE8/S_pHbiewIZQ/s1600-h/BYBC.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 313px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RBoZ6c_gbek/SZH3kf5rNqI/AAAAAAAABE8/S_pHbiewIZQ/s320/BYBC.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301290442802542242" /></a><br /><br /><br />Prospect #2-<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RBoZ6c_gbek/SZH3k6GchzI/AAAAAAAABFU/yvyArecD_54/s1600-h/trees.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 294px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RBoZ6c_gbek/SZH3k6GchzI/AAAAAAAABFU/yvyArecD_54/s320/trees.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301290449835427634" /></a><br /><br />Prospect #3-<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RBoZ6c_gbek/SZH3kgiwkvI/AAAAAAAABFE/QQAPPVS6AoU/s1600-h/BYBC2+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 290px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RBoZ6c_gbek/SZH3kgiwkvI/AAAAAAAABFE/QQAPPVS6AoU/s320/BYBC2+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301290442974860018" /></a><br /><br />Prospect #4-<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RBoZ6c_gbek/SZH3ktR6UQI/AAAAAAAABFM/2dYkgQUs9vw/s1600-h/BYBC35.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 294px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RBoZ6c_gbek/SZH3ktR6UQI/AAAAAAAABFM/2dYkgQUs9vw/s320/BYBC35.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301290446393856258" /></a><br /><br />JR, is it me, does Billy Hill look like he just peed himself?<br />Maybe that's just my interpretation.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1645053332829369715-482120757801544455?l=backyardbikeclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>gunnarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733917077374043750noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645053332829369715.post-84261835320920849042009-01-30T16:39:00.001-08:002009-01-30T16:39:25.567-08:00We're a USCF Club.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1645053332829369715-8426183532092084904?l=backyardbikeclub.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>gunnarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733917077374043750noreply@blogger.com1