Skeggs Trailwork Day Saturday Nov 17!!

A total of 17 TWW'ers, too many to list or remember showed up on Saturday for trail work at Skeggs. A good part of them Tuesday Night Pen riders, did I twist your arm that hard? Grant Kern and Mike from Mid Pen were leading the way. They gave us a quick rundown on issues regarding the preserve and even gave us handouts on building rock waterbars. Click here for the full report...

Mike is lookin' Mighty Purdy in that Jean Skirt Santa Theresa October 20, 2001

Epic. Longinotti said it would be. I kinda scoffed, thinking, "how the hell could a race between someone who hasn't raced since 1999/really hasn't ridden much in the past 1.5 years and a DHer be epic?" Well, this one lived up to all the pre-game hype. This one was worthy of the term epic. And to top it off, both of us were riding singlespeeds. You guys read all about the bet - the Daddy vs. Downhiller Duel (DDD). The stakes were raised a few days before the race, with the loser having to wear a skirt at the post-race BBQ. This clearly motivated the challengers. The day started out with perfect weather. And quite a turnout from TWW. Thirteen racers flew the colors proudly: Me, Scott Schlachter, John Hillstrom, Nick Relampagos, Keith White, Peter Sterlacci, John Street, Loren Thomas, Bob Lofland, Ken Jeffery, Dean Thomas, Mike Urbina, Dave Longinotti Click here for the full report...

Single Speed Sunday is the day of the Inbreds Santa Cruz, Sept 16, 2001

Bikes that is. This special single speed sunday was dedicated to a new and very generous sponsor On-One bikes in the UK. Single Speed Sunday actually started Saturday night with the traditional trip to 99 Bottles. Click here for more wild and wacky single speed adventures. Those single speed guys! What nuts!

First Ever Racing at the Ranch in Gilroy September 8-9, 2001

Racing at the Ranch in Gilroy Pure Juice Productions puts on another race. This time they venture in the brave new world of XC racing. A new venue and a great new event: the Giant Slalom. Click here to go to the photo gallery and race reports Many pictures blatantly stolen from Assured Photos so why don't you give them a hand and buy some killer pictures.

TWW Shows up in Force at the 8 hour of Lake Sonoma! August 5, 2001

An incredible representation by Team Wrong Way at the 8 hour race in Lake Sonoma. Nick showed great leadership and motivated a bunch of us to show up for this race. Not that we need a lot of motivation but Lake Sonoma in August is usually really, really hot at this time of the year. The weather was a lot nicer (read cooler) than previous years. Click here for more details and pictures...

Everybody has fun at the TWW Olympics! May 28, 2001

Well, I certainly didn't put my money where my mouth was. But did I honestly expect to? Puh-leeze, I was just trying to get some juices flowing for this fun-filled event. It sure was a great time. Kudos to Keith for putting on a great event (he even did an opening ceremony in full Olympic/toga garb!)..... Mike Gin Mens Winners: Women's Winners Gold: Keith White Silver: Scott Seery Bronze: Mike Urbina Gold: Eve Davidson Silver: Chantal Felten Bronze: Linda Palmer   Click here for details and pictures...

Biggus Headus gives the Olympic Proclaimation

The First Groovy Gravity Games is a Huge Success! May 6, 2001

Well, our FIRST EVER DH race has come and gone. And based on the input of you, the racers, the race was a great success. We had 126 registered racers participate. We eliminated the $1/shuttle fee and ran them FREE all weekend. We gave out over $10,000 worth of schwag at the raffle including the coveted Mountain Cycle Tremor FR-1 frameset. Marla Streb donated some loot for the raffle too. She kicked booty in the Pro Women's field and then promptly headed out on her motorcycle to have some throttle twisting fun. What else? Internally, things went well too, with the exception of a couple of glitches. But we learned OH SO MUCH from our first effort. That will help to make our next race even better. Thanks for putting up with our few mistakes and some heated exchanges. We'll do our best to raise the bar even higher in the future. And thanks for all the nice comments - your input is greatly appreciated. Hope y'all had fun! Take it easy and see you at the next one... Click here for details.... Click here for photos of the event....

Winner of the Mountain Cycle Tremor

Team T.O.S Finishes 4th at the 24 hours of Monterey May 5-6, 2001

TWW Shows up in Force at the NVDC April 29, 2001

One of the better races of the year. Not too much mud and the team held out OK. To be continued....

7 Medals at Sea Otter XI March 22-25, 2001

It was a great Sea Otter event. The weather was great. Overcast Thursday and Friday, sunny on the weekend with a little bit of rain on Saturday night to pack the course down for the XC race.

Team Wrong Way scored big this weekend. Those who flew the colors brought back 7 medals. The tally:

• 2 Gold (Ron Chai, Eve Davidson for Downhill)
• 1 Silver (Nick Reallyimapogostick for Observed Trials)
• 3 Bronze (Scott Seery DH, Dave Longnnaughty, Richard Walz for XC)
• 1 4th place (Susann Novalis for XC)

Full results at www.bikeresults.com

Click here for the full scoop.

TWW is smoking fast at the Ride Series Finals March 18, 2001

5 Medals Baby! Team Wrong Way cleans up the at the Haul-Asster finals. There was a lot of close competition and the last race of this series was worth double points. Click here

keyesville task force field report

.recv trans: 2001.03.19 1220 Z
 
.subj: keyesville galaxy task force report
 
.tww formation of 4 engages alien forces...inflicts damage but incurs
significant losses...one craft disabled (ensign Haneous) very early in
skirmish...retreats to outpost and de-briefed by cmdr Brandon...major
problem with shoe-pedal interface module (duh!)...maintenance crew thrown in
brig for duration...
 
.beginner strike force craft moderately successful (5th place, DFL)...rookie
pilot (Rich, Sr.) has trouble with his navigation module...backup gps module
not installed...loses 10 minutes flying the wrong way (DUH!!)...otherwise
promising future in 60+ category...
 
.main body of sport strike force completed mission despite fierce
resistance...two craft finish in top 10...moots ybb strike fighter engages
in combat for hard 16 mi battle damaging many enemy craft...encounters
problems in power control modules during last 5 mi...pilot (lt. McDaniel)
lands craft safely in 6th...schwinn blackbird attack fighter completes 16 mi
mission after early battle fatigue...pilot (capt. Henthorn) maintains
aggressive posture...destroys half the field and lands craft in 7th...
 
.task force heading towards laguna seca galaxy to rendezvous with main tww
battle force...combat experience will doubtless prove valuable in upcoming
major brouhaha...
 
.EOT



capt. Henthorn

More Waterdog Trailwork Dates: April 21, May 5th and 19th

Friends,

The early spring projects have gone well at Water Dog Lake, in Belmont, and the trail is now over 1/3 done! We now need good turn outs for the next work days in order to finish the trail this season and be able to ride it this summer.

The next work day will be Sat April 21, California State Trail Day. This THE day to come out, if you only work one day a year, this is the one to make. Please make time to show the land managers and the rest of the trail community how mt bikers can do their share of trail work.

We will also work Saturday May 5 and Sat May 19. We meet at 9 am and work until 2 or so. We're flexible, if you can only work part of the day, that's fine, all help is appreciated, just let me know when you reply. So, fill up my in-box with your replies with your date or dates of choice and I will send you meeting time/place details.

Let's finish this trail this season!

Berry Stevens

Braille Trail Walkthrough Sunday March 18, 2001

This weekend Loren, Robert and True joined the Braille trail preview party to check out the proposed trail modifications. We were joined by equestrians, hikers, and mountain bikers, each offering different ideas and views.

Surprisingly, most of us agreed on the changes. It was great to hear that the trail could keep most of its technical features such as log crossings. The catch is that the trial must be accessible by ATV. So there will need to be some modifications to accommodate this.

The major concerns are were the trail crosses creeks or runs near creeks. The forest service wishes to protect the fish population by reducing silt runoff. The major reroute will be at the lower section. This reroute will likely add to the enjoyment of the trail by offering some nice scenery and fun trail! A few steep sections running along creeks in the upper sections will likely be rerouted as well.

A lot of the trail mods are intended to keep the trail dry year round. The land manager doesn't want to deal with seasonal closures, but hopes to educate people on the practice of waiting two days ater a rain to use the trails. This is a great deal!

One other note is that the trail stewards have been pleased with the reduction of illegal trail use. They feel the reduction of use is a sign that the community is pleased with what is happening and I think they are right. There is a lot of work to do on this trail before June. I believe that the first work day is Sunday April 1st. I think TWW should give their full support for this project.

Loren Thomas

Race Report: Iron Angels Mtn Bike Race March 4, 2001

Susann Novalis races her second XC race of the season. It looks like 2001 is going to be her year.

Well, I really squeaked under the weather wire on this one. Yes, heavy rains and thunderstorms were predicted for this afternoon in Angels Camp but the morning report just said rain so I decided to give it a go.

Click here to read the whole report.

TWW Kicks Ass at Haul-Asster! Feb 25, 2001

Very Fast! Scott Seery was riding like a man possessed. Nick beat out his rival. Mark gets a new full boinger and others did really well for the 3rd in the Pure Juice Ride series down in Haul-Asster Click here to read the whole report....

Race report: Cool Mtn Bike Race February 18, 2001

Susann Novalis writes up the first XC race of the 2001 season.

The words of wisdom from other TWW members was that the Cool Mtn Bike Race Feb 18, 2001 would be a real mud fest and no one else was going. Nevertheless, I sent in my entry form on Monday 2/12 as required and then watched the weather reports all week....

Click here to read the whole report.

Water Dog Trail Work Report Saturday Feb 17, 2001

Lots of gratitude to spread around as many helping hands participated in Saturday's effort. To Team Wrong Way in general for such a large turnout, but to Tom Kramer for organizing and to Joel Northrup for bringing much needed additional tools. Alex Fernandez brought much appreciated, and timely, bagels. And to John Ott, a non cyclist, who moved alot of dirt on that lower switchback. Way to go to one and all. We are now 90% done with the lower S/B and built well over 150' of new trail; good job! Thanks again to one and all,

Berry T Stevens

There are two more days of trail work at Water Dog in the next month: March 4 and 17. Click here for details. Please consider working on the trails if you haven't done so this year. Trail work is the best avenue for keeping the trails open to mountain bikers. It's also good for your trail karma!

Brand Spanking New TWW Site is now on the Web!

Finally after many long nights, lots of caffeine, strange thump, thump, thump music, a wrist that's threatening to turn into an RSI and a wife who was feeling a lot like a widow, the new site is finally live!

Click here for details.

It's Jersey Time Again Baby!!

The Team Wrong Way 2001 jersey is here! Let me tell you these puppies are sweet!

Race Report: Hollister Hills DH #2 January 28, 2001

March to the Podium Another excellent day at Hollister. It was sunny and it wasn't raining. Need we say more? Lots of strong finishes from TWW racers. No serious carnage this time! Full race report by Mark Davidson

Race Report: Hollister Hills DH #1 January 14, 2001