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Results

2011-08-23T09:44:00.000-07:00

We just got back from our favorite local Italian restaurant and after having our the very helpful young woman at the public library show us how to use this god-darn computer and internets, have finally gotten back to tabulating results from the race. Please excuse our lack of timeliness, it gets a little crazy with all the meds and memory loss at our advanced age...

We are happy to announce a new endeavor, guar-UN-Teed to wow all you bicyclists out there. While we can't give too many details until we give our other team members a call, we can say it will involve the most efficient form of cycle EVER created and some great new sponsors.

Stay tuned you whipper snappers!

Results

2009-02-02T12:05:00.000-08:00

Coming soon-we've almost got it figured out.

Peep the new school, the torch was handed off to a fine crew...

SSWC09

Ink and Paper

2008-09-01T10:47:00.001-07:00

Here's some more press on the event as well as more pics...

Inglis Cycles Blog

Mountain Flyer

New York Times

More Pics Here

If you have pics, add them to the

group pictures page on Flickr...

We'll keep working on those race results too, so check back often as more news, pics and stories develop.

LOOKY LOOKY

2008-08-29T15:31:00.000-07:00

All video below yanked from YourTube...thanks to all who shot it!

Passini Love...

These thongs are made for walking...

Going Down...

Courtesy of DirtRag...

Rachel's got pipes!

Bowlin'

Velodrome Action

BikeBox Cooler

Word

2008-08-28T12:54:00.000-07:00

Words and pics are flying all over cyber-space...so kick off your pants,

pop a cold-one and enjoy...

Carl Decker's Race Report

Black Mountain Bicycles

Mountain Bike Mag Online

Mega Bottle Ride

Where on the Earth is Bill Blog

Killing Dreams One Revolution at A Time

Jacquie Phelan's Blog

MTBR Forum Ramblings

Church of the Sweet Ride

Webcylery

Big Photo Gallery 1

Durango Telegraph

Results

2008-08-28T09:03:00.000-07:00

Coming Soon...check back often.

Hella™ Tighty

2008-08-28T08:46:00.000-07:00

Unexpected fans of our underpants class are literally "popping" up everywhere...

If you rocked the Jockey's this guy has favorited your photos...

I Heart Tighty Whiteys

Flickr

2008-08-27T16:00:00.000-07:00

Just in case you have been living under a rock. There is a great Photo sharing place called flickr
There are way to many pictures. Enjoy!

flickr

Last stuff to make it in

2008-08-27T14:48:00.000-07:00

Luce GoodsLucie made these supper sweet bags for us with the logo on them

Ibis

Ibis made these shirts for the event

Soma

Sycip

Vicious Cycles

Inspiration

2008-08-19T12:02:00.000-07:00

Just a little shot to entice actually finishing the event.

Thanks go to Paragon Machine Works and Laser Impressions!

T.G.I.F.

2008-08-18T15:07:00.000-07:00

Click on the above pic to see it BIGGER.

Don't miss this sweet little jaunt through the city by the bay (and beyond)...

This is going down this Friday in Ess Eff. Here's our previous blurb...

"Then in the evening head to American Cyclery in San Francisco at 4pm for a ride through the city across the Golden Gate Bridge for a BBQ in the Marin Headlands. It's about an hour drive to San Francisco from Napa."

Oh yeah and here's a little tid-bit of info for all of yous planning on sporting the speedo and tri-suit for the day:

"The coldest winter I ever spent was

a summer in San Francisco."

...not really uttered by Mark Twain

He might not have really said it, but there's some truth in it.

Bring warm clothes for the evening/night-time cause there won't be any $19.99 "I Heart SF" Polarfleece jackets for sale at the end of this ride.

there's not much left to do...

2008-08-17T18:57:00.001-07:00

...but rest up. With the end of the last weekend before the big event coming to a close we're gonna kick back and watch one of our favorite films and get ready for the week ahead.

bicycle riding.

2008-08-17T12:53:00.000-07:00

....a little teaser of some single track.

More Product

2008-08-15T16:40:00.001-07:00

Chuey BrandLuce Goods

Panels for custom "Lucette bags"

Breakfast of Champions?

2008-08-14T23:14:00.000-07:00

If you're looking to make it through all 3 laps of the race, perhaps starting with a hearty breakfast at The Soscol Cafe might be a good idea. If you're just looking to make it through the weekend - perhaps breakfast here would also be a good idea.

More Product

2008-08-14T11:33:00.001-07:00

Paul ComponentsWhite Industries

Clif Bar

2008-08-13T22:56:00.000-07:00

More Stuff

2008-08-13T16:51:00.003-07:00

Jones

Igleheart

Taco Truck

Sheila Moon

Taco Truck

more stuff

2008-08-13T16:51:00.001-07:00

Sunscreen and Tecnu

2008-08-13T10:42:00.000-07:00

Don't forget the lotion(s)

Course Clues

2008-08-11T21:18:00.000-07:00

So we've spent the past few weekends riding the course with other mortals. No one on our rides was a real contender, but we did have most skill levels, bike set ups and attitudes covered.

Gear ratios and the likeWe're not rocket scientists (well most of us). But we did grow up riding here and have spent a considerable amount of time out there, so we might know a little bit about what we speak. Let's see, we're pretty much mid-pack fodder and have been using the following with much higher success (read ease, fun, ability) at Skyline:

29'er---32x20
26"---34x19

Now you he-men can come and rock the 2:1 all day, we're just saying that there are STEEP climbs, sometimes short, sometimes not, technical sections and loose rock. There is NOT a lot of flat sections. Choose what you think you can rock for 3 laps with about 5000' of climbing give or take.

Still need more info, refer to Sheldon Brown , Surly Spew, or your beloved forums.

Tires
Bigger is better
Knobs are better (tires not people)
Semi slicks are not recommended as there are actually rocks and obstacles on this course.

Air Pressure
More is better, unless you really, really like fixing pinch flats. In the heat. Near or on poison oak. While you lose the race.

Rigid vs. Suspension
How do you feel about feeling like shit the next day? Like it? Go rigid.
80mm is nice. 100mm is better. At least that's what some of us think.

Running
Still think you're gonna win? When the chump in front of you stacks it on the single track, you might want to think twice about hopping off and running your ass through the beautiful field of red, green, yellow or stick poison oak. Helping others has a much higher karma value.

Listening Skills
Let's say you're riding near/behind/ or somehow alongside someone who says they have actually ridden Skyline. If they say it might be wise to :
A. Slow down
B. Watch out
C. Get off and walk
D. All of the above

You should listen to them.

You can always prove yourself on the next lap.

This course has been (rightfully) described as pretty technical. There is a great cross-section of Northern California terrain involved. Exposed rock sections, steep climbs, smooth, fast single-track, tree covered sections, fire-roads, loose, off-camber descents. A little bit of everything. All fun. If you have 10 thumbs, you can still finish this race, you just might have to walk a few more sections than Cameron.

By the way, there are sections you WILL have to walk up, so no tears if your über-cool, ultra-lightweight, carbon soled shoes get all scratched.

Poison Oak:
Staying on the trails is your best bet to not being afflicted with the itchy scratchys down there (and everywhere). Again, we've been out for the past month and (knock on wood) have not gotten any oak. But it IS out there. Everywhere. It can be red. Or green, or yellow, or sticks. Best piece of advice we can give you? DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING but your bike.

After the race, make like high school prom and take a cold shower.

DO NOT TAKE A HOT SHOWER.
DO NOT TOUCH YOUR JOHNSON.
PUT YOUR CLOTHES IN A PLASTIC BAG AND WASH IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARD.

**We're not trying to freak you all out, just giving folks that have never seen this beautiful plant a reality check. With the proper care, it is totally possible to not get it.

Riding your bike in the United States
Welcome to the USA, now pay attention--bikes are second (third) class citizens. This isn't Sweden or Holland. That being said you need to do a few things:

1. Pay attention to traffic--you want to ride with it
2. While riding around Napa at night, use your lights (head and tail-lights)---no need to give Johnny Law a reason to pull you over---this means BRING LIGHTS, (you don't need super hi-dollar lights, but something shiny and blinky will help).
It will be wise (and fun) to ride to almost every location here in town. You really won't need a car or a cab to get around-everything is flat and within biking distance.

SSWC goof off ride change

2008-08-11T20:22:00.000-07:00

**NOTICE** LOOK **NOTICE**LOOK**CHANGES**

Ok we will try not to have any more changes. Jeremy Sycip wants to host a little open house at the shop, so we are changing the days around, so we will have more time to hang out at their shop.

Wed 8/20 - Howarth Park Dirt Crit Santa Rosa, CA - This is a super fun, low key race. The course is about 1 mile long and you get to go around it a bunch of times....it hurts. Santa Rosa is about 45 minutes from Napa.

Thursday 8/21 - Meet at the Lawndale parking lot at Annadel in Santa Rosa for a 10am ride. These are by far our favorite trails to ride -Ride throught the park-Ride over to the Sycip shop for some food (Taco truck will be on hand) or head across the street to the English Pub. We should be at the Sycip shop by 1pm. When you get tired of hanging out, head back through the park to your car. Back to Napa.

Friday 8/22 - Meet at the Java Hut in Fairfax at 10am and enjoy the Pine Mountain loop. It's a great loop in Marin with plenty of options to get back to town. Fairfax is about 45 minutes from Napa. Then in the evening head to American Cyclery in San Francisco at 4pm for a ride through the city across the Golden Gate Bridge for a BBQ in the Marin Headlands. It's about an hour drive to San Francisco from Napa.

Saturday 8/23 - Registration at Skyline Park starting at 12-5pm. Party to follow somewhere in town TBD.

Sunday 8/24 - Race 10am at Skyline Park. Get there early cuz someone will have something to say beforehand. Registration will open at 8am for those that don't make it Saturday.

Have you seen me?

2008-08-08T17:20:00.000-07:00

We might not be the best parents but we'll never leave one of ours at the airport...

Now Swiftwick, get into your carseat and be good...

more product

2008-08-08T10:42:00.000-07:00

Princeton TecFormula & Max

Wagon Queen Family Truckster

2008-08-07T21:27:00.000-07:00

Had to trade in the ol' minivan on something a little bigger.

Welcome to the family...

Luce Goods
Clif Bar
Engin Cycles
Sheila Moon

...Now sit down and don't even make me pull this thing over and show you who's boss...

pre-ridin

2008-08-06T22:39:00.001-07:00

Several of us went out last weekend and pre rode the course - and all that can be said is it's gonna be fun. You may not recognize our poster boy Chris in this photo cuz he's wearing a shirt, not drinking a beer and not ice fishing - but here he is enjoying some of what you'll be riding in several weeks time.

more product

2008-08-06T15:39:00.000-07:00

Santacruz

American cyclery Party

2008-08-06T10:32:00.000-07:00

Our friends at American want to invite you out for A little fun.

SINGLE SPEED WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2008

PRE-EVENT RALLY Y FIESTA

FRIDAY AUG 22nd

SAN FRANCISCO

Come join us in the City on the Bay in anticipation of the Greatest Show on Earth, the SSWC! This unique opportunity allows you to mingle with the seedy underbelly of San Francisco's bicycling culture, and ride with them off road in the urban environ. This all starts at the legendary American Cyclery, SF's oldest bike shop and refuge to the cycling masses. We then ride mostly off road and across the Golden Gate Bridge to the Marin Headland for much social exuberance.

-Meet and greet old and new friends from afar!

-Size up the competition!

-Determine who's most likely to make a drunken ass of themselves!

-Demonstrate your intent to make a drunken ass of yourself!

-BBQ foodstuffs in true 49er style!

-Imbibe beverages of fortitude and refreshment!

-Show your mettle in various Feats of Strength!

-Win prizes of interest and useful nature!

Meet at American Cyclery (Frederick and Stanyan)

4p.m. Friday August 22nd

Ride at 5p.m. SHARP! Rain or shine!

Hosted by American Cyclery, the Soil Saloon,

and The Sons Of the One Speed Revolution

www.americancyclery.com, www.soilsaloon.com

All in the family

2008-07-30T21:56:00.000-07:00

Somebody smile and say "D&D" Rules!

Thanks to very relaxed marriage views, more folks have joined our loving clan...

American Cyclery
Igleheart Custom Frames
Princeton Tec
Fox Racing Shox
Cartlidge & Brown Winery

Welcome to the big kids table.

Videy Hoes

2008-07-29T22:15:00.000-07:00

Like Paris and Pamela, we've gotten our hands on a video camera and several mounts so we're starting to post some test video from our first use of GoPro camera and different bikes.

They're rough right now, but will get better. Idea is to show you a little of the course, bit by bit. Tease the crap outta ya and get you motivated for the main event.

See them either in our "Video bar" link on side-bar or go to YouTube:

SSWC08 YouTubeness

OK, now put your pants back on and watch.

more stuff

2008-07-29T12:21:00.001-07:00

Telly Savalas Players ClubYou can just make out a bottle!

Light&Motion

Surly

Fox

Chris King

Product is here!

2008-07-28T15:57:00.000-07:00

Don't worry, we have all the swag you need here at HQ. Product is steadily coming in every day.

Twin Six
Swrve

Tec Labs

Phil Wood
Go Pro
Swobo
New Belgium

July Update

2008-07-24T22:34:00.000-07:00

So here it is end of July. We spent some time on the beach, cold chillin, peepin' the scene, but now it's all business up front.

Things are moving really quickly.
What's been going on:
• Course scoped out, GPS'd--it is gonna be a tough mother. You rigid fork folks are in for some fun!
• Initial GoPro video's shot---soon to Youtube
• T-shirts ordered
• Other bits ordered
• Getting pre-rides before event outlined--there is going to be rides going off most of the week before and after, all over bay area-we'll keep you posted as soon as we know.

We're also really excited to announce the newest crew of folks to join our little parade...

Ibis
Thule
Independent Fabrications
Paul Components
GoPro Video Cameras
Chuey Brand Hats and Clothing
Rock Lobster Cycles
Spectrum Powder Coating
Santa Cruz Bikes
Pereira Cycles
DeSalvo Cycles
Dirt Rag

Stay tuned, a lot more to come.

Mt. Tam with Jacquie

2008-07-14T21:32:00.000-07:00

A certain WOMBAT has a great plan for folks in the area before SSWC08, read on...

Contact Jacquie directly for nifty PDF of Itinerary and to get on board now!

Red with Envy

2008-07-13T22:16:00.000-07:00

A little course riding and scouting was in order last week. While we were out, we saw all of these beautiful red plants...

...when you're out there, they might be red. Or golden. Or green. Or sticks.

You should try not to touch them.

Weave On

2008-07-10T12:28:00.000-07:00

If you plan on even having a chance at the podium in August, peep this required training style:

Weaving.

Gettin' ready to pop

2008-07-03T12:43:00.001-07:00

Pretty sure we felt it kick while shaving this morning...

It's July and we're getting closer by the day to delivering a healthy race.

Stay tuned for more info, some course pictures and whatnot...

Golden Ticket Opportunity

2008-06-12T21:48:00.000-07:00

The water's great-come on in!

There will be 6 of these up for grabs. Only available if you race.

Sunday, June 29

Get this on your calendar now...

We repeat...

Sunday, June 29

...here's your opportunity to preview parts of the SSWC08 course, sample the terrain and take part in a great local race—all at the same time!

Come race the Eagle Cycling Mtn Bike Race, at Skyline
Park in beee-u-teeful Napa Valley. Gears or SS are in this one, as
well as more categories than you can shake a stick at.

Not only a really fun, technical course, there's actually an opportunity make a little $$!
$300 Pro/Elite/Expert purse. Awarded by fastest times to the top five male and female finishers. Medals to third place in all classes.

Oh yeah and one more thing (or 6 more things)—
If you didn’t get into SSWC08, here’s your chance …

6 Golden Tickets available

3 go to top finishers in SS category at Eagles Skyline Race
3 go to other SS'ers — randomly chosen by us at Eagles Skyline Race

Get more info here

This is the best opportunity you can get to race not only a great event and support local cycling, but also to preview what we're gonna throw at you come August.

We'll see you out there!

Hear Ye...Hear ye...

2008-05-19T23:29:00.001-07:00

We're all ears...

..we hear you loud and clear...more sponsors!

MORE.

SPONSORS!!!

Surly

Vicious Cycles

Independent Fabrications

Laser Impressions

Thule

It's gonna be real nice out here come August....reaaal nice...

Making the Band

2008-05-07T21:17:00.000-07:00

Our horn and rhythm section has been helped out by these new players...

Anybody know any good flautists?

All Aboard...The Pain Train!

2008-05-01T11:23:00.000-07:00

There's just somethin' about an Adams apple on a woman you gotta love...

Get off the couch, wake up by noon, lube your chain, and start training you buncha Nancy's...

When we're not flexing in front of the mirror at our local 'roid ranch, here's where some of us will be...

Dirt Crits in Santa Rosa...

There's one right before the race too, so if you're in the area, come on out and try to beat category leader A. Brooks.

Word.

We're all in the same boat

2008-04-22T20:19:00.000-07:00

Some more deck hands joined the crew today...looks like we'll keep 'er afloat!

Check 'em out before we keel-haul ya.

Everybody's Doing It

2008-04-12T18:44:00.000-07:00

More quality peeps joined the list of friends supporting SSWC08, we give a huge Captain Stubing "Welcome aboard" to...

Phil Wood

Paragon Machine Works

De La Paz Coffee

Tips for Success

2008-04-12T18:07:00.000-07:00

Being only intermediate amateurs-we haven't been able to put this page turner down...

Readers are almost guaranteed to do well this August...

Peep the script here.

Cheek to Cheek

2008-04-10T10:36:00.001-07:00

When Jefé and Curtis are fighting, this is their rig...

pretty much the winning set up for '08...

Welcome Aboard

2008-04-09T21:12:00.000-07:00

Big hearty Welcome to the Terrordome shout outs go to some new sponsors we just lined up...

Chris King

Swobo

Twin Six

Giro Helmets and Glasses

Web Cyclery

Singular Cycles

Telly Savalas Players Club...

More coming soon from all these fine folks and many more.

Gettin' Bent

2008-03-28T09:03:00.000-07:00

After trimming our beards and discussing (at length) the merits of wearing your chamois on the outside and fairings, we headed out to scout the course...

video courtesy of BSNYC...just couldn't resist...

Spring just makes us tingle

2008-03-24T15:36:00.000-07:00

In the Spring, the leaves are light, bright green with whitish green flowers clustered on the stems.

Kickin' it with the homies...

2008-03-23T22:26:00.001-07:00

So not everyone in Napa lives in a $1.5 million mansion, some of us live under bridges and in parks...but when we scrape together enough money for food, we head to Nation's Giant Burger...

ok, it's not that bad... but you will see the other side of Napa if you're here late night style...

Open all the time and serving good food for a lot less than usual, feed your head here. Also a good place to fill up on breakfast before the event or to soak up the alcohol in your system...

Corporate website.

Map it...

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Napa River Velo

2008-03-23T22:20:00.001-07:00

Need some tubes? A new bike? This is one of the shops to do it for you in Napa-ville.

Duke and his crew are also rumored to be putting on some sort of shin-dig with a SS bike company for the event, so stay tuned...

Web site

Google map (now it freakin' won't show the line on small one, but click through and you'll see the info)...

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$30 dollars will make you holler

2008-03-23T22:09:00.001-07:00

Plenty of outdoor seating...you'll like it on August nights in Napa California...

Not french fries, try spicy, sweet potato fries...

Picture of outdoor seats for some reason...

Welcome to Napa, now pony up some cash for a good burger and a coke...
Taylor's Refresher is a higher end burger joint that everyone from near and far really likes. Sure, it costs a bit more for the ol' beef and bun, but you only live once and you're worth it...

Give'em a shot, you'll be happy.

As usual, heres a link to their website

And here's a google map so you can find your way home...

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THE place to stay

2008-03-23T21:54:00.000-07:00

Yes, it's a bit old-school...

Look for the sign...

Plenty of parking, a pool, and beds...Would have had more pictures, but we had to mosey...
Oh yeah, see that bump of a hill in background, that's Skyline, where you will be suffering...wouldn't it be nice to rest your tired little head somewhere close by?

Parking for cars or...

Here's some real simple advice...book a room or rooms here ASAP. We must own this place for the event, if just for the pool and outdoor BBQ area alone...

Nice and close to the event and within stumbling distance to downtown.

Book.
It.
Now...

Website spoon-fed to you right here.

Google map? OK, here...

View Larger Map

Start practicing...

2008-02-29T12:45:00.000-08:00

Why Fy , Fries and Balls

2008-01-24T21:29:00.000-08:00

Jan 20, 2008--
Freezing rain.
Ride over to Skyline to make sure everyone can log on...Check
Descend Lake Marie Trail like it's 1989...Check
Test food at Big D Burgers...Check
Bowl...Check

Log on loggers...

Big D serves bacon...about 3 miles from event

Healthy too.

Meat, bacon, bread. Good.

We hit the lanes...

We'll all hit this bar...

Some of you will hit this floor.

Here's the Google Map info for Big D to Event:

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Click on the link for directions...goddamn Google won't show it on small map.

Registration

2008-01-12T15:14:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone - If you tried to register for the race, you should have received a rejection or acceptance email. The hard facts are that over 1,000 people wanted to do this race and our permit allows 400. (Yes we begged the park for 50 extra spots.) We have heard that some emails ended up in people's SPAM box. Check there if you haven't heard anything yet from us. Thanks.

SSWC08 Team

OAK K.

2008-01-10T09:45:00.001-08:00

Test

2008-01-04T01:27:00.001-08:00

Test post