People live, people die…

they come down here.

I have infinite levels of Hell.

What you’ve seen is nothing, a mere kindergarten. It’s so easy for me now.

People have lost their willpower, their hope.

They think the world is going to come to an end.

Wishful thinking.

The world will last a long, long, long, long time.

Kids dressed for Halloween on a school bus. 1980s.

You're too fast You're too fast for love

The Pros
Can anyone beat Geoff Kabush? He’s on pace to win three Icemans on the trot, an exceptionally rare feat in the thirty-year history of the race. If anyone is going to unseat Kabush, we reckon it might be one of these guys.

Watching the finale last year, Alexey Vermeulen cut a determined figure in solitary pursuit of eventual winner, Kabush. Coming into the line completely spent, but just a handful of seconds behind a repeat champion, Alexey was always going to come back this year for another chance to take home the win. A former WorldTour pro, he has the talent. After another season of mountain biking under his belt, 2019 might just be the year that Alexey wins his first Iceman Cometh.

Former National Champion, Payson McElveen, will bring his mustache and good attitude back to the start line in Kalkaska for another run at the Iceman title. McElveen has come oh-so-close to victory at this race before, back in 2017, with a 2nd place behind (you guessed it) Geoff Kabush. 

If Kabush is unable to defend his title, Peter Disera sure wouldn’t mind keeping the title in Canadian hands. Disera has had an incredible year on the World Cup circuit, including a mind-blowing sixth place in Les Gets, France. His first crack at Iceman came in 2018, where he impressed on his debut with a fourth place. 

Russell Finsterwald is back again for the race, and we love having this guy in our Pro Men field. His fearless, attacking racing style has made him a fan-favorite and everyone would love to see him take a well-earned maiden Iceman win.

With his last win coming in 2014, Brian Matter is just plain due for a victory at Iceman. He knows this race like the back of his hand, and he only needs to read the race correctly in order to put himself in with a shot at winning. It’s a recipe he’s gotten right on more than a few occasions, and everyone at the finish line would love to see a true Iceman legend take another victory. 

A late addition to the race, Ted King flies the flag for Cannondale and maple syrup enthusiasts everywhere. The former WorldTour rider for Cervelo Test Team and Cannondale has been ‘retired’ for a few seasons now, but that’s simple meant he’s been traveling the country to crush skulls at gravel events both big and small. With race cancellations due to the Getty fires in Los Angeles, he’s swapping dry heat for cold, soggy fun for the first time. 

Agree on all counts..cept for the Ted King..on this one..too early for Ted King can win thing..and did we miss something here?? 

Isnt there a guy a stones throw away that is capable? 


We know hes not a "pro" But this seems alittle skewed..

Hmm we will write that off as a brain freeze..


The Dark Horses
Matt Acker’s Beard is better known for 24-rides than short sprints like Iceman, but don’t count him out. The nastier conditions are, the better we like Acker’s odds for pulling one over on the favorites to take a W. 

Cole House rode a gravel bike at Peak to Peak two weeks back; perhaps a sneak peek at his steed of choice for Saturday? In any case, the perennial top ten finisher is someone to watch on Saturday. 

Nick Zambeck enters the Pro race with zero pressure and flying under the radar. A season of road racing has given him some off the charts fitness, and paired with his bike handling skills, he has the ability to hang with just about anyone. If Zambeck can get to the front group by Sand Lakes Road, he’s golden. For him it’ll be about managing his efforts of the last climbs and giving himself a chance to spring a surprise after Wood Chip.




Acker is a far cry from a win, 24 hr gravel suffer-fest  yes..as for  Zambeck he has had the infamous break out season but capable among non mortals is another thing....no disrespect to these two but the level of the top 10 here is another. we could call this squeaking into the top 20 group...

Cole House on the other hand?? yea we would of bumped him up to the next level...

We also think this list is missing a number of riders those that arent in the out n back gang..riders south of TC as well as east of US23..

If these guys are coming...id see this is more of suitable darkhorse group..

Scotty Albaugh..
That Nolan Vanderslagmoreland kid...
former USA cycling masters National champion Ron Catlin...
Nate Williams..

Im sure we missed a few more...

The Locals
Jeff Owens is 135 pounds of positive energy and Traverse City’s nicest refrigerator salesman. Jeff whips up on us all summer long without so much as breaking a sweat, and his smile never fades, even if you’re going all-out trying to drop him. It’s infuriating! But he’s just so nice. It sure is great of all you fast guys to come up to TC to make Owens push himself. For once.


Oh Here is The Giant...


When it comes to crunch time at Iceman, Jordan Wakeley always seems to be there. He’s been on the wrong side of the deciding split on a few occasions, but if he makes the front group on the right side of Williamsburg road in 2019, even the biggest names will have their hands full trying to beat the Tower of Power from Grayling. 

Jamison Sheppard was a DNF last year, but this guy is the real deal. He’s a rider without a weak spot, equally comfortable on climbs, in singletrack, and blasting through two track sections. He’s due to raise more than a few eyebrows in 2018.

The Young Guns
We have to give a shoutout to a host of young guys taking on the Pro category. Keegan Korienek was a jaw-dropping 26th in his Pro Men debut in 2018, and we can’t wait to see what he can do this year after another season of riding and racing in his legs.

Hagerty’s duo of Garrett Jenema and Max Meyer have shown themselves to have talent and work ethic in equal measure, which is the ideal recipe for brewing up fast cyclists. These guys will undoubtedly test their more experienced counterparts come race day and for the next thirty years of Iceman to come.

Braiden Voss is another incredible young talent from Suttons Bay, MI, who is coming home from school to show everyone his stuff. He’s developed from a raw talent into a race-savvy competitor, and he’ll be in with a shout if he can get to the front before the fireworks begin. 

Almost a decade ago, we met this short, round kid from Cadillac and got him to race for the bike shop Cody worked at. This kid is now way taller and way, way faster than us. Tim Coffey is now a collegiate stud at Brevard, and he’s taking another shot at impressing his local fans with some Iceman glory. Papa Coffey must be so proud of this kid’s dedication to his sport and to school. 

Due to the exceptional class of riders this race attracts, this preview gets more and more difficult to write each year. If we missed a rider who you think will hoist the big bottle of Bell’s at Timber, be sure to tell us in the comments. 


Its not our list..but we would of broke it down to a little different..
All in all another great well written post...

The Pro Men take off from Kalkaska at 2:30pm. Get ready to yell your heads off for them along the course and at Timber Ridge in particular. Check out the complete start list here. Decide for yourself who to watch out for by taking a look at the 2018 results. 

  

Oh..never count out Dan Still the Slayer Korieneck 

Holy Week

Some folks....

Never buy the same car twice
Never date the same woman twice
Never buy the same pair of shoes a second time
Never ride the same loop
Never do the same event more than once...
etc...

Some Folks..
Only date Blondes
Only eat double cheeseburgers
Only buy boxers
Only jerk off with the right hand
Only race one event a year
etc..

We all have some set of loose rules of life we try to live buy....some stick rigid to them
some dont..but no matter its your rules right..?

I know the Fonz does...

we can bend em..shape em and brake em any way we like..
Its that one time and probably the only time we can call the shots against rule...

You are own government..your in complete control..
Simple beauty of making decisions...


So how in the the Hell does this have anything to do with this Thing TMS coined Holy Week a number years back...??..

Yea thats right we named it that before everyone got on the band wagon...

Well it seems to be one those rules a few thousand folks can  see eye to eye on...

The Big Daddy..ICEMAN..
something us here at TMS never really wrapped there creepy smelly grammar meat hooks around..and to be quite fuckin frank

we dunno know..why..and actually never really given two shits about it..

closure for some
revenge for others
braggin rights
another reason to race
the only reason to race
the only race
for the grip
for the chix
for the beer
For swag
for the locals
for the stories
for the dudes
for the bro's...
for a weekend away
for a good time..
fell free to give whatever reason you see fit

Im sure there are many more reasons why but we arent gonna bore you with anymore with our Elitest twaddle ..

No we dont hate on it..actually its time to let others step into the limelight for a bit and bask now in the social media glow...
and with all Honesty and truth

the Biggest thing TMS can lay claim to here as far as racing events....
And if thats all we got its a great one..

Hopefully this is the year the Scene gets the title back..
Only time will tell...

AYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

hello you there??
hello
hello

are you there??
hello?

i guess there in Traverse City..

Holy week in the scene

maybe tonight ..

The Way We Were

Miscene Gravel Dad..

Danny Bags another Lowell 50 win again...

Niceeeeeeeeeee

Whats it worth and would i if i could

1975 Redline Squareback Frame & Forks OG Mint Old School BMX Vintage

you won't find a better Redline Squareback than this out there...Ever!!  This is as good as it gets guys!

All original nickel finish and decals, still has the OG bike shop sticker. The frame brake bridge and forks are both undrilled which is a nice touch as most guys drilled them out back in the day to run calliper brakes. Seat slot perfect. The original nickel finish is purdy and the dropouts are quite simply amazing - hard to tell it was ever used!

According to Linn Kastan’s original Redline journals, this actual 1975 Redline Squareback Frame & Forks was the very last one to be made at the factory before the more familiar 1976 two hole gusset model was introduced. Made in USA. Serial Number 800.

I'm throwing in a Custom Stainless Steel Seatpost I had made as Squarebacks are notorious for having an odd size seat tube. This fits perfectly, nice and snug with an added NOS Redline oval decal applied to finish it off. Also included is a Tange MXII Headset with stamped Locknut.

If you want the absolute best 75 Squareback out there then look no further.... this is absolutely a museum piece!!!

Will be boxed and packaged perfectly! Feel free to ask any questions. 

Starting bid:

US $2,899.00

would if i had the grip??

tough decision..as its rare as fuc but id have buyers remorse after it collected dust in T basement 

so NO

COLNAGO C35 FERRARI vintage italian 

CARBON MTB SHIMANO groupset mountain bike

COLNAGO C35 mtb FERRARI engineering

vintage italian carbon mountain bike

size seat tube 53,5 cm c-t (unser seatpost clamp)

size top tube 57,5 cm c-c

SHIMANO XT/XTR groupset

all shown included

EXCELLENT CONDITIONS

Price:

US $2,950.00

Would I ?
yea just cuz it different 

Vintage Colnago Master low profile TT road racing bike

Price:

US $6,995.00

$336 for 24 months 

Mr. Ernesto Colnago the master bicycle frame builder did a great job on creating this bike it's low profile TT bike. 80s I can't remember exactly what year it was. i believe it was 1987

The frame is 57 center to center

it's was only used 1 time on club time trial

this is Colnago Master Piu with special tubing

Cinelli Tempo bars & Cinelli 120mm stem

Full Campagnolo group Delta breaks

Mavic clip on TT bars

7 speeds Regina America superleggera freewheel

Regina hollow pin chain

Colnago water bottel & cage

you will get the 2 Campagnolo wheel padded bags to store the wheels in they are beautiful the whole bike is stunning

Crank is 175mm arms 54/42 chain rings

Special Fir Carbon fiber wheels 700cm 5 blade rear wheel & Fir 3 blade 650 m front wheel

Look pedals

Ernesto Colnago Regal special seat signed with Logo as you see in photos

there are no scratches on it at all i kept it beautiful as it was when i bought it

every is original as it was built in mid 80s & it's NOT restored  will ship this bike to the lower 48 states for $ 225.00 FedEx or UPS

YES!! no questions asked 

BICYCLE PUCH CLUBMAN 1983

Price:

US $6,000.00

AS IT WAS MADE IN 1983

1982 Bassett BMX Old school

1982 Bassett BMX Old School BMX.

Loaded Old School BMX. 1982 OG Bassett BMX F&F - the F&F was new old stock before this build with OG decals. I do have a set of NOS replace decals is ever needed.

Bassett stamped bars, seat post, cage pedals. NOS Araya rims, spikes and hubs.

Tuf-Neck stem

Profile anniversary cranks

Oakley B1B grips

And a whole lot more - very very had to find this bike, especially in this NOS perfect condition.

US $2,950.00

YES!! no questions asked 

RARE clean and complete
these were hard to come by BITD..

Im TMS..and I hate TMS