“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” ~John F. Kennedy

Here at BikeTown we couldn’t agree more. We love riding our bikes and want to help as many people as we can love riding their bikes, too.

Friday, November 28, 2008

Bent Wheel Bash Pictures

Sorry for the wait, y'all. Here are a few pictures from the Bent Wheel Bash earlier in the month. Many thanks to Caroline Kiley for taking these pictures and sending them our way. They turned out great.

Enjoy the pictures. I'll post more as I have time.


The experts taking off




Now the sports





And the beginners



Now for some riders making their way through what looks like Rattlesnake Den














Look for me on the trails in a few years!

Monday, November 3, 2008

Bent Wheel Bash Results

The first Bent Wheel Bash at Buck Creek this past weekend was a lot of fun. There was a good turn-out and, hopefully, everyone enjoyed the course. Here are the results:

Beginner - 1 lap
Junior Boys under 10
1. Daniel Ramon - 1:29:44

Junior Boys under 18
1. Tanner OBrien - 40:27
2. Caleb Schnatz - 42:38
3. Bryce Prescott - 47:05
4. Austin Prescott - 1:04:14
5. Connor Shoughnessy - 1:29:13

Junior Girls
1. Claire Allen - 51:38

Women 19+
1. Donna Dorsett - 1:31:39

Men 19-29
1. Brandon Annen - 38:29
2. Steven Riley - 44:06
3. Phillip Miller - 46:00
4. Adam Labrie - 47:01
Travis Crisman - DNF

Men 30-39
1. Brandon Rogers - 36:27
2. Lupe Vargas - 1:28:19

Top Five Overall Beginners
1. Brandon Rogers
2. Brandon Annen
3. Tanner OBrien
4. Caleb Schnatz
5. Steven Riley

Sport - 2 laps
Juniors under 18
1. Luke Allen - 1:33:30
2. Devin Prater - 1:42:57
3. Austin OBrien - 1:48:30
4. Cale Maupin - 1:57:28

Men 19-29
1. Josh Brown - 1:28:14
2. Baylor Blessing - 1:37:38
3. Chester Blessing - 1:39:38
4. Russel Kollaja - 1:41:33

Men 30-39
1. Jesus Ramon - 1:40:07
2. Bobby Prescott - 1:49:11
3. Justin Low - 2:00:37

Men 40-49
1. Greg Allen - 1:34:59

Men 50+
1. Harold Brigance - 1:41:22
2. Thomas Harris - 2:03:20

Top Five Overall Sport
1. Josh Brown
2. Luke Allen
3. Greg Allen
4. Baylor Blessing
5. Chester Blessing

Expert - 3 laps
Junior under 18 (2 laps)
1. Teel Atkinson - 1:46:35

Women (2 laps)
1. Karie Mueller - 2:05:53
2. Kay Maddox - 2:31:56

Men 19-29
1. Simon Gonzalez - 2:28:18
2. Jonathon Kiley - 2:30:49

Men 30-39
1. Jason Frazee - 2:16:19
2. Keevin Sharp - 2:19:58
3. Wiley Mosley - 2:22:18
4. Chris Podzemy - 2:33:00

Men 40+ (2 laps)
1. Lance Slack - 1:39:44

Top Three Overall Expert
1. Jason Frazee
2. Keevin Sharp
3. Wiley Mosley

Great job, everyone! We do want to say a special thanks to the sponsors of Bent Wheel Bash. First, thanks so much to the Abilene Police Department for letting us use the academy parking area and for providing so many volunteers. We appreciate it! Thanks to the city, too, for letting us develop and have access to Buck Creek Trails. Our other Bent Wheel Bash sponsors were McMurry, HSU, Abilene Bicycling Club, and BikeTown.

Of course, we have to give a huge shout-out to Steve Stovall, Gary Fraser, and Richard Valdez for organizing the event and getting the trails ready. It wouldn't have happened without you guys!

Thanks again to everyone who rode or helped out. Check back in a few days for some pictures.