Tuesday, December 04, 2007

Thank you Robert and Tailwind!! coming from the ASK. blog

Okay, so I don't have worlds of experience in cyclocross racing, but I have done enough races to appreciate a decent course from a bad one. The Ohio state championship course was pretty darned Mickey Mouse. As Tim Saari put it, kind of like a backyard barbecue course.
from the ASK blog

This seems to be the word on the street. come back later this week for a wrap on the X season.
good luck to all headin to Nationals.

54 comments:

Anonymous said...

For those racers who didn't win this past weekend at the Michigan CX Championships. Here are some words from the Evil or Devine one.

Now that my dreams have gone dead
I see the buring in the fire
Just like the race that I did
Ashes turn to ashes once again

I look for a sign in the air
A light that dances in the sky
Maybe you'll see me race again
Shining like a diamond
Promising my hopes will never die

Dio
Majica

Anonymous said...

AMEN

Anonymous said...

Tailwind has good courses, but they are far from great. Robert did no one a favor by not plowing the start/finish area. All the snow and slush made for bad starts, no passing, and no opportunity to sprint. I don't think it effected the outcome of any of the races, but it could have easily been done.

Anonymous said...

agree but not whole heartedly, passing was limited, start ok. it was messy. the pit so so. Find a LOCAL, NOT national caliber event that is run and goes as smooth as a tailwind event, results are up quick, the courses are set up without your help, all you need to do is show up and go fast all the while keepin the complaining to nill. It always seems there are about 2-3 people that complain but dont step up and do something about it. Want great courses? start your own series simple right? If not show up. and ride.. everyone has the same playing field. right? after doin my first kisscross this year for $15 bucks on a grass roots course, I really like tailwind events and would drive to the East side of the state every weekend for them.

Anonymous said...

Yeah... I think bad starts, no passing, and no opportunity to sprint comes from your lack of legs and skillz. The course rocked. It was finally CX weather. Get over it and hop back on your Campy Record 5k Carbon Ridley.

Tailwind Forever!

Anonymous said...

AMEN

Matt said...

Robert does a better job then any UCI race I've been to and just as good as the USGP. Maybe if you wanted the start/finish plowed you should have brought a damn shovel.

Anonymous said...

NOW THATS MORE LIKE IT!

Anonymous said...

while we're shoveling the course, let's pave it, take down the barriers and sprinkle rose petals around.

jbhancock said...

Nice touch with the rose petals...

Robert and the crew put on awesome races. We are fortunate to have such a selection of cx events in Michigan...of course there is room for improvement but there will ALWAYS be room (and somebody will always complain), no matter if it is the national championships or a weekend event.

jbhancock said...

oh yeah and I second Matt's comment.

the MICHIGANSCENE said...

robert does a fine job.

Anonymous said...

Tailwind has good courses, but they are far from great. Robert did no one a favor by not plowing the start/finish area. All the snow and slush made for bad starts, no passing, and no opportunity to sprint. I don't think it effected the outcome of any of the races, but it could have easily been done.

I guess if this a issue in your book, now you know if the weather turns sour you can stay home. it apears your the only one with gripe. The racing went off without a Hitch, there was beer drinkin, chili eatin, and a general good vibe. I hope robert reads this as he has some strong supporters in our "scene"

Matt said...

A major factor in not plowing it was the possible sheet of ice that could have formed. I would rather have slush then a skating rink.

Anonymous said...

I can't hold this in for longer i made the site.....my name is Brian Snowder I have no life so I sit in my mothers basement and do this for fun, and sometimes I like to play World of Warcraft.

Anonymous said...

Brian Snowder? Nah, I ain't buyin it. Maybe the Warcraft part, but who on this blog isn't some kind of nerd in one way or another?

Anonymous said...

brian, you better be lookin over your shoulder when you leave to get your faygo, cause im gonna fuckin knock your pansy dick in the dirt. you got some nerve stirrin the pot with this site you call the michigan scene. after i kick your ass. im gonna hunt down that elitest wanker who thought they should shovel 200 meters for his wanna be world cup ass. Its been too long scince i got to dish out a ass kickin. Im hard just thinking about it.

Anonymous said...

dont believe me? i have a myspace. www.myspace.com/themichiganscene


i just now made it so im still uploading photos for proof that you guys will believe me

Anonymous said...

It's Cyclocross! Be thankful you have a place to race, not to mention a quality place to race! Robert barely makes a dime on these races! If it wasn't for his persistence & passion, not to mention the plethora of volunteers we wouldn't be racing any cyclocross in this area!

BTW did anyone see the USGP overall results? The Wiz & Wienert top 10 overall in the Masters 35+! Dang these guys rock!

Anonymous said...

If you're so hard, why don't you just get a hooker?

Anonymous said...

What is the ASK blog?

Anonymous said...

The Wiz and The Pony defintely had sweet series'. I just wish they could have gone to the finals out west to improve even further, but that's such a pain in the ass. I can't wait to see what they do in Kansas. Good luck fellers!

Anonymous said...

Get ahooker. Hell im gonna fuck both, Brian and that wanker world cup wanna bee when im done feeding them my fist. Im just workin up a batch by hand as i type, so i can give it to them SLOW DEEP AND HARD, you want some too?

joe1265 said...

Check out Tony B on Truesport.com:

http://www.truesport.com/

®andyA said...

We finally get some REAL CX weather and the whiners come out... jeez...

Let me add my compliments to Robert and the Tailwind crew for putting on great CX races! I will definitely be back for more.

Anonymous said...

see i updated my profile check it out you guys


www.myspace.com/themichiganscene

Anonymous said...

I think we all know it's Jeff Weinert behind the miscene...what a tool!

the MICHIGANSCENE said...

see i updated my profile check it out you guys


www.myspace.com/themichiganscene

This is alright. Stalking is right up our alley! please keep us up to date with pics and friends.
Thanks brian What a great guy, I bet your mom makes the best briscit! No go rub momies corns.

Anonymous said...

hey Tms I found pic of Bri guy! Ill send it over to your email. cool?

Anonymous said...

You'll just be sending it to me.

Anonymous said...

Fine you want the truth? i have a feeling that someone named John Burke is running The Michigan Scene. But im not the real person. I just made a myspace because so I can spread it throughout the world maybe. And maybe someone knows who it is


and so i could keep it running, could whoever runs the michigan scene send me a copy of everything you post so i can put it on my page?


the email is squrril_45@hotmail.com

the MICHIGANSCENE said...

thanks Unowho, ill watch for it, in the meantime ill get ahold of brian via his email and see if we can get a interview of sorts. He sounds like a nice young man.

Anonymous said...

I heard it's Foshag doing all of the writing here...

Anonymous said...

No, he's not savy enough.

Anonymous said...

GOSH DARNIT guys its me Brian Snowder. Im doin this its my Blog. im the one! youll see and than you will all be at ease. Ill show you!

Matt said...
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Anonymous said...

what happend to the big CX update you said we were to expect.

the MICHIGANSCENE said...

congrats dirt clogs! this post has gotten the most comments ever on Tms. its amazing something as simple props brings out the best and worst in most people.
As far as the update? its coming.

Anonymous said...

But it was props at the expense of another promoter. I think Robert does a fantastic job as does Tim Tyler. They both have their strengths and weaknesses and they both bring us races that are worth going to. I applaud their efforts and hope they both strive to improve the already high quality events they put on.

the MICHIGANSCENE said...

RIGHT!

Anonymous said...

listen im not the one doing the blog and whoever said i was needs to stop pretending they're me

Anonymous said...

Its OK BRI. you should be proud no one else has phessed up to it. Take it.

Anonymous said...

Tym Tyler, oh man.
Remember to lift up the rock and place your money on the pile at registration at his events.

the MICHIGANSCENE said...

yea.

Anonymous said...

What rock? I know Tim doesn't have a clue, but that dude always comes up with cash, even for measly events. I don't think he should be the poster boy of cycling promoters, but I'm just saying...

Anonymous said...

Tim put on a decent uci race this year, there were a few obvious problems. The larger issue was the terrible uci officiating. We all know that Robert is a stickler for detail and he still gets slammed by the officials when uci race time comes around. Where the hell were the tape measures at in Ohio and how about a little warm up time between races. That official should be fired.

Anonymous said...

Uh, what UCI race? Mitch Graham did the Biowheels race in Ohio and Doug Dobrozi did the race in Kentucky. Tim isn't quite up to UCI status yet. Regardless, the officials stank. But in case you didn't know, the promoter doesn't choose the official, USA Cycling does. There are questionable officials out there, so let USA Cycling know, otherwise they'll get repeat assignments. Warm up time is critical and should always be allowed in between each event for the next category.

Anonymous said...

looks like we're getting way off track here people. the point of the post (i think) was just to say "thanks" to Tailwind. "We like what you do. Keep up the good work." maybe some of these other promotors don't do as quality of a job, but aren't we glad they at least do it at all?

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Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

I'm the 50th post. YES.

Anonymous said...

crap. 51. too late.

Anonymous said...

i can't beleive TMS just got spammed. too bad!

Anonymous said...

Where is the 'CX wrap-up at? I'm losing faith . . .