Negotiating a 180-degree switchback while
approaching a set of barriers. (10/27/2002)
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Mira putting the barrier height into perspective. (10/27/2002)
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Clearing the first barrier after a fairly tight "S"
curve/switchback... (10/27/2002)
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...and the second barrier. (10/27/2002)
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A straightaway run close to the finish line. This
straightway was routed through "Duck Poop Blvd."...racers had it spinning off
their tires through this section of the race. (10/27/2002)
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Transitioning back onto the asphalt. (10/27/2002)
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A very scenic bridge crossing. (10/27/2002)
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Post-race with my biggest fan...Mira. (10/27/2002)
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Single speeding my way through a tight section
of the course. My riding was only limited to about 1.5 laps... (11/17/2002)
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...Before I clipped this post while looking back
to see how close the competition was. Note the chunk of wood missing from
the post. The bike's OK, but I ended up landing on my shoulder/back. (11/17/2002)
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Here was my reward for my crash.
X-Rays determined
that nothing was broken...just bruised & pulled muscles. (11/17/2002)
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Before I made my way to the E.R., though, I got some
shots of the "A" race. Here's the first set of barriers. (11/17/2002)
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A rough, screamin'-fast downhill. (11/17/2002)
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The transition into the woods after the
fast downhill. (11/17/2002)
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Barriers on a really exhausting run-up. (11/17/2002)
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The post-race gathering at
Founders Brewing
in Grand Rapids. (L-R) "New" Dan, his wife Jackie, Frank, and Walt. (11/17/2002)
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Another shot from Founders. (11/17/2002)
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Dan Clark with Chip's daughter, Nula...in the bar. (11/17/2002)
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Mira's helping Dennis & Jill Pitz with
race registration. The temperature is about 20-degrees Fahrenheit. (12/08/2002)
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Lining up at the starting line on my trusty
Cannondale single speed. (12/08/2002)
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And we're off! (12/08/2002)
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Rick Plite & stoker, Steve Meyers, takin' on the triple
barriers with the tandem while I pursue them. (12/08/2002)
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Negotiating the triple barriers. (12/08/2002)
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A beautiful day to be racing at
Robinette's Apple
Haus & Gift Barn. (11/17/2002)
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Here's the tandem on the next lap...note
that they have dropped me at this point. These guys rock! (12/08/2002)
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The
Velo City Cycles
guys were there to offer technical support. Ironically, neither Chip nor Dan work for
Velo City...they're just chattin' and admiring the bikes. (11/17/2002)
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Here's a shot of the
Slingshot
tent. The guys from Slingshot were a big K.I.S.S. 'Cross sponsor, and were
preparing to give away a sweet 'cross frame/fork. (12/08/2002)
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Slingshot's 'cross bike and single speed
"Singleshot" MTB on display. (12/08/2002)
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Slingshot also had an '03 XTR-equipped MTB on
display, as well as their new 29" MTB dubbed the "Bigshot". (12/08/2002)
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Rick Plite (K.I.S.S. 'Cross organizer) & Marty
from Slingshot drawing
the name of the racer lucky enough to win the Slingshot 'cross
frame/fork. And the winner is...(12/08/2002)
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...Dan Jalens, known to many as "New Dan". Dan wasn't there
to hear the good news, but his friends quickly informed him. (12/08/2002)
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