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Diamondback Time Trial Concludes (Results Posted)

schaarschmidt — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:14:15 +0000

The Diamondback Time Trail Raccoon Mountain Race Series concluded last night following a final night of competition. When all the dust settled the winners for each class were:

Begingers Men under 30: Richie Daigle

Beginners Men Over 30: Jeremy Smith

Sport/Expert Men Under 30: Sam Edgmon

Sport/Expert Men Over 30: Foye Trout

Clydesdale: John Gray

Sport/Expert Women Over 30: Cathi Cannon

Complete race results and times from last nights time trials will be posted by Friday at 8 pm.

Beginner Men Under 30:

First Name	Last Name	Division	1st Lap	2nd Lap	Pts	Series Pts
Aaron	Valero	Beginner<30	31.95		19	40
Peyton	Hansen	Beginner<30	-	-	-	36
Ashley	Brumley	Beginner<30	42.06	-	18	18
Richie	Daigle	Beginner<30	29.54	30.00	20	40

Beginner Men Over 30:

First Name	Last Name	Division	1st Lap	2nd Lap	Pts	Series Pts
Jeff	Kinkel	Beginner>30	37.10		12
James	Holder	Beginner>30	-	-	-	27
Jeremy	Smith	Beginner>30	28.31		20	40
Scott	Moschkau	Beginner>30	30.22	31.53	18	36
Stewart	Phillips	Beginner>30	29.00		19	38
Andres	Swanson	Beginner>30	-	-	-	17
Robert	Kulisek	Beginner>30	30.54	32.10	17	31
Mark	Burrows	Beginner>30	31.11		16	31
John	Meek	Beginner>30	40.40		11	24
Peter	Green	Beginner>30	33.11		14	31
Brian	Whited	Beginner>30	31.53	34.24	15	15
James	Vaigil	Beginner>30	35.46		13	28

Sport Men Under 30:

First Name	Last Name	Division	1st Lap	2nd Lap	Pts	Series Pts
Sam	Edgmon	Sport<30	27.50	-	20	40
Fred	Edgmon	Sport<30	-	-	-	38
David	Neiles	Sport<30	29.57	34.24	18	37
Adam	Croft	Sport<30	30.03		17	35
Richie	Daigle	Sport<30	29.54	30.00	19	39

Sport Men Over 30:

First Name	Last Name	Division	1st Lap	2nd Lap	Pts	Series Pts
Foye	Trout	Sport>30	-	-	-	40
Noel	Harper	Sport>30	-	-	-	19
Mike	Reardon	Sport>30	-	-	-	18
Tom	Knopp	Sport>30	-	-	-	17
Mike	Skiles	Sport>30	29.54	-	20	36
Mike	Najjar	Sport>30	-	-	-	15
Steve	Jones	Sport>30	30.08	33.05	19	36

Clydesdale:

First Name	Last Name	Division	1st Lap	2nd Lap	Pts	Series Pts
Tom	Griffith	Clydesdale	32.26	-	18	18
John	Gray	Clydesdale	31.43	-	20	40
Christian	Howard	Clydesdale	36.36	-	19	36

Beginner Women Over 30:

First Name	Last Name	Division	1st Lap	2nd Lap	Pts	Series Pts
Jaclyn	Holder	Sport>30	51.03		20	20

Sport/Expert Women Over 30:

First Name	Last Name	Division	1st Lap	2nd Lap	Pts	Series Pts
Cathi	Cannon	Sport/Womens>30	37.07	-	20	40

I entered these result rather quickly, if I have you in the wrong division, please send me an email so I can correct the results. Thanks. president(a)sorbachattanooga.org

Second Time Trial Report, Final Race Next Week (Results posted)

schaarschmidt — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 05:19:10 +0000

SORBA-Chattanooga’s second Diamondback Raccoon Mountain Bike Time Trial was a well attended event with 22 racers competing. This was the second of the three part series. Following the race participants had a chance to cool down with some fresh cut watermelon and pineapple. If you haven’t had a chance to race, come out next week for the final event in the series.

For full information on the Thursday Night Time Trial Series and how you can participate, click here.

Kids Division

Name 1st lap 2nd lap 7-14-10 Points Total Points

Jermaine Hood 57.46 20 pts 20 pts

Beginner Men Under 30

Name 1st lap 2nd lap 7-14-10 Points Total Points

Aaron Valero 31.55 20 pts 40 pts

Jeff Kinkel 36.40 19 pts 36 pts

Peyton Hansen 38.06 18 pts 36 pts

Beginner Men Over 30

Name 1st lap 2nd lap 7-14-10 Points Total Points

Jeremy Smith 29.39 20 pts 40 pts

Stewart Phillips 31.23 19 pts 37 pts

Scott Moschkau 32.22 34.34 18 pts 37 pts

Peter Green 33.13 17 pts 30 pts

James Holder DNF 34.21 16 pts 27 pts

James Vigil 36.23 15 pts 15 pts

Christian Howard 54.49 14 pts 14 pts

John Meet DNF - 14 pts

Andres Swanson – – 17 pts

Mark Burros - - 15 pts

Robert Kulisek - -

Sport/Expert Men Under 30

Name 1st lap 2nd lap 7-14-10 Point Total Points

Sam Edgmon 27.43 20 pts 40 pts

Fred Edgmon 28.25 19 pts 38 pts

David Neiles 29.38 29.58 18 pts 36 pts

Adam Croft 30.19 17 pts 34 pts

Richie Dougle 31.16 30.20 16 pts 16 pts

Sport/Expert Men Over 30

Name 1st lap 2nd lap 7-14-10 Points Total Points

Foye Troute 26.31 20 pts 40 pts

Greg Brannon 29.00 28.19 19 pts 19 pts

Steven Seabon 28.27 28.45 18 pts 18 pts

Steve Jones 29.56 17 pts 17 pts

Mike Skiles 30.14 16 pts 36 pts

Tom Knopp DNF 17 pts

Noel Harper - - 19 pts

Mike Reardon – 18 pts

Mike Najjar - - 15 pts

Beginner Women Over 30

Name 1st lap 2nd lap 7-14-10 Points Total Points

Jaclyn Holder 44.03 20 pts 20 pts

Sport/Expert Women Over 30

Name 1st lap 2nd lap 7-14-10 Points Total Points

Cathi Cannon – – 20 pts

Clysdale

Name 1st lap 2nd lap 7-14-10 Points Total Points

John Gray – – 20 pts

First Time Trial Well Attended, Two More Races Scheduled

schaarschmidt — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:38:24 +0000

SORBA-Chattanooga’s first Diamondback Raccoon Mountain Bike Time Trial was a well attended event with 24 racers competing, despite near 100 degree temperatures. This was the first of the three part series. Because only the two best nights results count towards the series winner, you still have a chance to win if you missed the first race.

For full information on the Thursday Night Time Trial Series and how you can participate, click here.

Beginner Men Under 30

Name 1st lap 2nd lap 7-7-10 Points Total Series Points

Aaron Valero 31.12 20 pts 20 pts

Peyton Hansen 36.19 19 pts 19 pts

Jeff Kinkel 39.05 18 pts 18 pts

Beginner Men Over 30

Name 1st lap 2nd lap 7-7-10 Points Total Series Points

Jeremy Smith 29.50 20 pts 20 pts

Scott Moschkau 32.02 32.51 18 pts 19 pts

Stewart Phillips 30.21 17 pts 18 pts

Andres Swanson 31.36 16 pts 17 pts

Mark Burrows 32.55 31.40 15 pts 15 pts

Robert Kulisek 32.37 34.07 14 pts 14 pts

John Meek 33.17 13 pts 14 pts

Peter Green 33.17 12 pts 13 pts

James Holder 34.18 11 pts 11 pts

Christian Howard DNF

Sport/Expert Men Under 30

Name 1st lap 2nd lap 7-7-10 Point Total Series Points

Sam Edgmon 28.13 20 pts 20 pts

Fred Edgmon 28.18 19 pts 19 pts

David Neils 30.05 19 pts 18 pts

Adam Croft 30.34 18 pts 17 pts

Sport/Expert Men Over 30

Name 1st lap 2nd lap 7-7-10 Points Total Series Points

Foye Troute 26.27 20 pts 20 pts

Noel Harper DNF 28.29 19 pts 19 pts

Mike Reardon 29.09 18 pts 18 pts

Tom Knopp DNF 30.12 17 pts 17 pts

Mike Skiles 30.36 16 pts 16 pts

Mike Najjar 32.23 15 pts 15 pts

Sport/Expert Women Over 30

Name 1st lap 2nd lap 7-7-10 Points Total Series Points

Cathi Cannon 41.09 20 pts 20 pts

Clysdale

Name 1st lap 2nd lap 7-7-10 Points Total Series Points

John Gray 32.31 20 pts 20 pts

Raccoon Mountain Time Trail Series, Starting July 7th

schaarschmidt — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:37:38 +0000

The Diamondback

Raccoon Mountain Time Trial Race Series

Raccoon Mountain Trails Network

Laurel Point Area

Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

The Diamondback Raccoon Mountain Time Trial Races Series is a three event time trial series held at Raccoon Mountain, hosted by SORBA-Chattanooga. Racers will be able to race the course twice each night, the best time being recorded for each evening’s results. Medals will be awarded for the first place winner of the series, in each category. All proceeds benefit SORBA-Chattanooga’s Raccoon Mountain Trail Fund and used to build maintain the trails on Raccoon Mountain.

Race Dates

July 7, 14, 21

In the event any race is canceled due to poor weather, it will be made up on a subsequent Wednesday(s).

Categories

Beginner | Sport/Expert

Men 29 and under Men 29 and under

Men 30 an over Men 30 and over

Women 29 and under Women 29 and under

Women 30 and over Women 30 and over

Clysdale Athena

Costs

$7 per race (or $18 for the entire 3 race series if paid prior to or at the first race). Due to insurance requirements, every racer must be a IMBA/SORBA member to participate. You can purchase a IMBA/SORBA membership online by clicking here. (Make sure you select the Chattanooga Chapter.) Membership applications will also be available at each race. If you wish to register in advance, and avoid all of the race days madness, you can pay the entry fee via PayPal’s secure on line payment center.

Basic Rules & Scoring Information

You must be a current SORBA member to participate in this series. Memberships will be available on-site at all events. Registration Begins at 6 p.m., Racing starts at 6:30 p.m. Each rider can complete up to two timed laps per evening. The best time is recorded for each evening’s results. You will earn points for placing in each week’s Time Trial Series event that you enter and complete. Your points for each event will be added up for Overall Series Awards. Points will be earned according to the following schedule:

Schedule of Points for Finish Positions

Place Points Place Points
1st 60 11th 20
2nd 54 12th 18
3rd 48 13th 16
4th 42 14th 14
5th 38 15th 12
6th 34 16th 10
7th 30 17th 8
8th 26 18th 6
9th 24 19th 4
10th 22 20th 2

The best two event points will be totaled for consideration for the series. In the case of a tie in points in any category, the tiebreaker is who beat who the most. Riders must enter and race in the correct age category. Your racing age for the entire year is the age that you will be on December 31, of the current year.

Ride Report: Big South Fork Weekend

schaarschmidt — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:26:09 +0000

Trail volunteers gather for a picture prior to heading out to work.

Several mountain bike organizations in the region traveled to Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area to celebrate Nationals Trails Day. On hand were mountain bikers from many Tennessee Mountain Biking Alliance organizations, including Big South Fork Mountain Bike Club, Applachian Mountain Bike Club, Northeast Tennessee Mountain Bike Association and our very own SORBA-Chattanooga. A few hardy Kentucky mountain bikers were in attendance as well.

Most attendees arrived on Friday evening. After setting up camp and a quick ride, the participants walked the group campground and introduced themselves.

Volunteers working on the Bandy Loop Trail

Saturday morning started with 33 mountain bikers volunteering to help address various trail maintenance issues throughout the park. The main projects included erosion control on the Grand Gap Loop trail and rerouting a section of the Bandy Loop trail. Following the trail work, volunteers returned to the group campground for lunch and beverages provided by the good folks of the Applachain Mountain Bike Club.

Live music by the camp fire

The afternoon saw more mountain biking with a large group riding the Grand Gap Loop trail, which is normally restricted to foot traffic on the weekends. (The park made an exception as a reward for the trail work the mountain bikers completed.) Following the ride, participants found various activities to keep them busy, including swimming in the park pool or making their way down to the Big South River to skip stones and swim. Many took advantage of a low hung rope swing there.

The evening produced live music around the camp fire preformed by fellow mountain bikers. The music and socializing lasted late into the night.

Sunday morning several groups of mountain bikers rode. Ride options included a 32-mile epic ride that finished just as the rain arrived.

The weekend was a huge success and there was much talk about making this an annual event!

Overlook on the Grand Gap Loop Trail

Volunteers celebrate a job well done

Mountain biking the Bandy Loop Trail

Riders head out to ride the Grand Gap Loop Trail

Jeffrey enjoying the view from the Grand Gap Loop Trail

Enterprise South Nature Park Trails Day Celebration!

Erik Rippon — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:08:59 +0000

Nearly a hundred people converged on Enterprise South Nature Park for the National Trails Day event on Saturday June 5. Participants were able to choose from a mountain bike ride, road ride or nature trail hike. Over 25 people joined SORBA for the inaugural ride of the first 4.5 mile loop at “The Ammo Dump”. Although conditions were not optimal due to the heavy rain the night before, everyone had a good time. Over half rode the trail a second time in the opposite direction just to feel the flow in both directions. Riders commented on the quality of work done and how fun the ride was. The trail has fast roller coaster sections that are interspersed with tight curvy singletrack trail that flows incredibly well. Even the tight trail makes you feel like you’re flying said one rider. Another commented on how good it would be as a race course. Racing is not in the future for ESNP but lot’s of fun riding for all abilities is.

The main loop still has some finish work to be done. Please consider attending a workday to do your part. All workdays conclude with a SORBA provided lunch and a trail ride.

The next loop is currently being constructed. Over half is machined at this point and finish work will be starting within the next month. More flowing fast singletrack trail with open woodland views and a few surprises are in store for our second loop. Come join SORBA at “The Ammo Dump”.

Chilhowee Ride Report

schaarschmidt — Sun, 23 May 2010 17:50:30 +0000

SORBA-Chattanooga’s May 22nd group ride provided an opportunity for riders to enjoy the trails on Chilhowee Mountain.

About half of the riders in attendance were new SORBA members. (If you are a new member or someone interested in joining all you have to do is show up to a SORBA event an introduce yourself.) After names were exchanged, everyone headed out to explore the trails.

The ride progressed at an intermediate pace, with the ride leader stopping at all intersections to allow everyone to regroup, and in inform riders of potential obstacles in the next section of trail.

Following the ride the group went to the Gondolier restaurant where they socialized and enjoyed lunch over an adult beverage.

Next month SORBA-Chattanooga will be leading a group ride on the Tanasi trail system. Please see our on line calendar for full details.

Bicycle Scavenger Hunt Report: Pure Fun

schaarschmidt — Mon, 17 May 2010 05:08:54 +0000

Participants sit around the TV viewing pictures while the points are tallied.

The bicycle photo scavenger hunt and cookout that took place on May 15 was pure fun. SORBA-Chattanooga members and their guest started showing up at the start/finish location about 15 minutes before the start of the event. After a quick of review of the rules, a list of items were distributed to each team. The items the teams were supposed to photograph ran from old year books to scantly clad sculptures, from cannons to a team member in the back of a police car (without being place under arrest).

Each team had about two and a half hours to photograph items on the list. When the points were tallied the team consisting of Amy Phillips and Erik Rippon won by nine points.

Following the scavenger hunt participants were treated to a cookout featuring hamburgers, chicken and hot dogs. Based on the positive comments the scavenger hunt could very well turn into an annual event.

SORBA-Chattanooga would like to thank Mike Najjar who hosted the cookout in his condo. Thanks Mike!

Rebecca & Mindi

Bikes

Rules and list distribution

Riders start to gather

Someone changing a tire!

Sitting in a firetruck wearing a fireman's helmet

Reviewing the list

Back at the condo for the cookout

President Jeffrey grills the food

Final Thursday Night Time Trial Results.

schaarschmidt — Sat, 15 May 2010 01:25:20 +0000

SORBA-Chattanooga’s final Thursday Night Time Trial at Booker T. Washington State Park. The series was well attended with over 41 different people participating in at least in one race.

We are happy to report that due to the tremendous participation we will be hosting a similar time trial series on Raccoon Mountain starting in July. Check back in mid-June for more details.

The results for the final night of racing along with the series points winners are as follows:

Noah Lance, series winner in the beginner under 30 division

Beginner Men Under 30

Name 1st Lap 2nd Lap 5-13-10 Points______Total Series Points

Noah Lance 39.26 - — 60 pts

Nick Najjar - - — 20 pts

Rob Kulisek, series winner in the beginner men's over 30 division

Beginner Men Over 30

Name 1st Lap 2nd Lap 5-13-10 Points______Total Series Points

Rob Kulisek 28.21 - 20 pts 60 pts

Tyson McCurdy 29.23 - 19 pts 19 pts

Mark Burrows 30.30 - 18 pts 58 pts

Jeremy Smith 33.10 - 17 pts 17 pts

John Wikle – – 18 pts 52 pts

Joesph Minton – - 17 pts 17 pts

Tom Angsten – - 16 pts 16 pts

Larry Harwood – - 15 pts 15 pts

James Holder – – — 36 pts

John Meek – – — 45 pts

Randy Bass – - — 15 pts

Rob Kulisek - – — 15 pts

Tom Smith – – — 13 pts

Sam Edgemon, Noah Lance, series winner in the men's under 30 sport/expert under 30 division

Sport/Expert Men Under 30

Name 1st Lap 2nd Lap 5-13-10 Points______Total Series Points

David Neiles 28.55 - 20 pts 57 pts

Adam Croft 29.47 - 19 pts 25 pts

Tyler Bass 31.38 – 18 pts 56 pts

Sam Edgemon – - – 60 pts

Steve Seabon, series winner in the sport/expert me's over 30 division

Sport/Expert Men Over 30 (* indicates racer that was bumped up to sport class)

Name 1st Lap 2nd Lap 5-13-10 Points______Total Series Points

Steve Seabon 24.52 - 20 pts 60 pts

Stephen Jones* 27.57 – 19 pts 54 pts

Marcus James* 28.13 – 18 pts 53 pts

Jim Farmer 31.02 – 17 pts 37 pts

Greg Brannon – - – 38 pts

Ted Burnell* – - – 51 pts

Scott Moschkau – – – 35 pts

Joe Bowers - - - 52 pts

Tom Smith - - - 28 pts

Mike Najar - - - 13 pts

Tom Knopp - - - 15 pts

Kyle Davis* – – — 20 pts

Johnathan Skelley* - - — 17 pts

Attila Kerek - - — 19 pts

Jaclyn Holder, series winner in the beginner women's over 30 division

Beginner Women Over 30

Name 1st Lap 2nd Lap 5-13-10 Points______Total Series Points

Amy Phillips 36.43 - 20 pts 40 pts

Jaclyn Holder 40.56 – — 59 pts

Not pictured, Cathi Cannon, series winner in the sport/expert women over 30 division

Sport/Expert Women Over 30

Name 1st Lap 2nd Lap 5-13-10 Points______Total Series Points

Cathi Cannon 33.00 - 20 pts 60 pts

Rebecca Shearer – - — 19 pts

Celeste Sneed – – — 20 pts

Tom Griffith, series winner in the men's Clysdale division

Clysdale

Name 1st Lap 2nd Lap 5-13-10 Points______Total Series Points

Tom Griffith 29.04 - 20 pts 60 pts

John Gray – - — 33 pts

Results For 4th Time Trials, Final Race Thursday

schaarschmidt — Fri, 07 May 2010 23:02:54 +0000

SORBA-Chattanooga’s fourth Thursday Night Time Trial was a well attended event with 22 racers competing. This was only the second of the five part series. Because only the three best night results count towards the series winner, you still have a chance to win if you missed the first two races.

For full information on the Thursday Night Time Trial Series and how you can participate, click here.

The 5-6-10 results were as follows:

Beginner Men Under 30

Name 1st Lap 2nd Lap 5-6-10 Points______Total Series Points

Noah Lance 42.09 - — 40 pts

Nick Najjar - - — 20 pts

Beginner Men Over 30

Name 1st Lap 2nd Lap 5-6-10 Points______Total Series Points

Rob Kulisek 29.28 20 pts 40 pts

Mark Burrows 30.40 - 19 pts 58 pts

John Wikle 30.55 – 18 pts 52 pts

Joesph Minton 33.02 - 17 pts 17 pts

Tom Angsten 34.02 - 16 pts 16 pts

Larry Harwood 34.17 - 15 pts 15 pts

Jeremy Smith DNF - —

James Holder – – — 35 pts

John Meek – – — 45 pts

Randy Bass – - — 15 pts

Rob Kulisek - – — 15 pts

John Grey – – — 14 pts

Tom Smith – – — 13 pts

Sport/Expert Men Under 30

Name 1st Lap 2nd Lap 5-6-10 Points______Total Series Points

Sam Edgemon 24.46 - 20 pts 60 pts

David Neiles 28.52 - 19 pst 57 pts

Tyler Bass 32.42 29.42 18 pts 56 pts

Adam Croft - - - 25 pts

Sport/Expert Men Over 30 (* indicates racer that was bumped up to sport class)

Name 1st Lap 2nd Lap 5-6-10 Points______Total Series Points

Steve Seabon 24.07 - 20 pts 60 pts

Greg Brannon 25.26 - 19 pts 38 pts

Ted Burnell* 27.46 - 18 pts 51 pts

Stephen Jones* 28.13 17 pts 53 pts

Scott Moschkau 28.21 36.01 16 pts 25 pts

Marcus James* 28.28 15 pts 51 pts

Joe Bowers - - - 52 pts

Tom Smith - - - 28 pts

Mike Najar - - - 13 pts

Tom Knopp - - - 15 pts

Jim Farmer – - — 18 pts

Kyle Davis* – – — 20 pts

Johnathan Skelley* - - — 17 pts

Attila Kerek - - — 19 pts

Beginner Women Over 30

Name 1st Lap 2nd Lap 5-6-10 Points______Total Series Points

Amy Phillips 39.41 - 20 pts 20 pts

Jaclyn Holder – – — 40 pts

Sport/Expert Women Over 30

Name 1st Lap 2nd Lap 5-6-10 Points______Total Series Points

Cathi Cannon 33.34 - 20 pts 40 pts

Rebecca Shearer 34.33 - 19 pts 19 pts

Celeste Sneed – – — 20 pts

Clysdale

Name 1st Lap 2nd Lap 5-6-10 Points______Total Series Points

Tom Griffith 29.14 - 20 pat 60 pts

John Gray – - — 19 pts