Author Archives: mike_baxter

Race number two for the day. Had a 3 hour rest after the E4 race so I think I may have been way to relaxed. The field was about the same size as the E4 race, about 30. I usually … Continued

Here we go again. First race report for 2012. Different format this year for the last Early Bird. More categories and no clinics. So the E4 race was the first one of the day at 8:00am (to friggin early for … Continued

It really didn’t look like this series was going to take place. Though he had to push it back a month, Brian put on the first race last Friday night.  The course uses part of the Early Bird course. Though … Continued

Second race on the day for me. The report for this one should start in the parking lot first though. I’m sure many of us have seen a rider in the parking lot and had that “oh crap” feeling. Usually … Continued

This is just a classic race! A great course, awesome atmosphere and an aggressive field make it one of my favorite races of the year. I think we lined up with about 50 guys for the E4 race. It was … Continued

  Second race of the day for me. After finishing the E4 race I was pleasantly surprised to see that my wife and 2 boys had come out to cheer dear old dad on. Figured I better perform. Again we rolled … Continued

This event is held in Pleasanton just off of the intersection of Hopyard and Stoneridge. Pretty typical 4 corner flat crit. Pavement is great and there aren’t any bots dots just reflectors. Pretty short course at .84 miles. Turn one … Continued

This was the second of two races for me on the day. After the sprint in the 35+4 race I had just enough time to change out my number and roll to the start line. Well, the back of the … Continued