Black Fly Team 1 on the 'Pode

Black Fly Racing, Spring Epic 8, May 28 2011

Spring 8hrs 2011

I can't imagine NOT doing this event for as long as possible.  

As a cycling club we broke our previous best turnout with 15 Black Fly's!  We entered 3 teams of 5 riders in the 5-6 rider category and we not only placed one of those on the podium, but all 3 were in the top 7.   Way to work out there!  Especially considering the rather late night before, with the 5:15AM smoke alarm wake-up for Cabin 2 and the awkward visitor to our party, (so what time do you guys race???) and what else happened?  Oh ya, midnight bacon and some kind of attempted potato patty by Chef Tony and his magic hands.  Max Burn!!! 

I didn't bring our camera, so the only visual contribution I have is the lap profile.  If you guys have pics and stories, please post them on the blog!  Cheers.

Full race results, click here
Plate #297, click here.
Plate #303, click here.
Plate #304, click here.

5 Years...

Wow, it's been 5 years.  Still miss Mike's positive energy and wicked sense of humour.  He was and still is an inspiration to me.  Forever rest in peace, buddy.

Our Champ

The 2011 St. George - Ancaster winner on his way to - well, winning.

Paris-Ancaster 2011

Epic. Day.  Never before and hopefully never again will we race our bicycles in the conditions we just rode in.  A Blizzard!!!  

Temps were feeling like -3 with the windchill and the snow was coming down sideways which stung our faces and froze our hands & feet.  A race day to never forget.

In the end (like always with this little club of ours) we battled the elements and ended up winning the St. George-Ancaster 35km distance with Jody coming in 1st place overall.  Win Paris-Ancaster next year, Jody?

Some of us dealt with mechanicals, from no shifting into The Granny for Stitt to Destroyed Derailleurs for Cam.  The impending final climb to the finish was a bit tougher for these guys.

Big thanks to Muller for snapping a couple of pics (for proof!) and driving us around.  Finally getting into that toasty warm van was the best feeling I had all day!

It will never get any worse than yesterday for bike racing for a bunch of guys who pay their own money to do it.  :)

You Never Forget Your First.

The year is 2005 and my buddy Marty has just convinced me to sign-up for my first race - Paris to Ancaster.

Straight up, it is a bitch! Windy open-roads, muddy, mud slides, and a climb like nothing I had seen before.

That aside, Mart introduces me to Mike and Deaner, two fantastic future teammates and a huge reason I keep racing today - my teammates.

Here's to another year of racing as we kick off the season this Sunday.

Cheers!

Stitt

Past P-A Pictures Please

I found these pics on Paris-Ancaster's Facebook Page. From last years race.

Kathleen pushing along.

Look at the little guy!  Giv'r!

Winter Training Tips

Tip #1 - Ride on the indoor trainer.

Tip#2 - Bundle up and just get outside.

Tip#3 - Sit in a hot tub.

New Fly's?

Ryder, me and Peter

I thought we would add these 3 fellas to the team for next season.  I don't think there will be too many objections.

First, we have former Tour de France Yellow Jersey wearer, and the 2006 & 2007 Deutschland Tour winner, Jens Voigt of Germany.  I'm sure if any of us don't wanna do another lap, Jens will step in!

Next, we'll add the 2008 & 2009 U23 American Time Trial Champion, Peter Stetina.  

Finally, let's sign up the 7th place overall finisher in this years Tour (maybe 6th if Contador gets busted), Ryder Hesjedal of Victoria, BC.  He's also a runner-up in the World MTB Championships so he should be a good fit with us.

Welcome ya lazy asses!!!

Me & Jens

Who am I?

I found this picture on the OCA race report.  Anyone know who the Black Fly is?

Squeezer

Taking up the rear

The Return