After having a few weeks off it was time to get back to racing at the OTH! Good to see all of our friends again after a few weeks of down time.. Looks like a few people have been putting in some miles.. Tonight was a great turn out and we still have 5 more races left. The word seems to be the course was real fun and they are getting better each week.. Here are a few of my photos from tonight. Enjoy see ya all next week! 685R0571 by Fullerton Bikes, on Flickr Always a winner in my book 685R0689 by Fullerton Bikes, on Flickr Always a big effort from Phillip 685R0643 by Fullerton Bikes, on Flickr Yup 685R0684 by Fullerton Bikes, on Flickr I love the shoes and helmet that match! 685R0581 by Fullerton Bikes, on Flickr Did I mention that I love matching shoes and helmets?? 685R0595 by Fullerton Bikes, on Flickr FB cheerleaders! 685R0545 by Fullerton Bikes, on Flickr Smooth 685R0695 by Fullerton Bikes, on Flickr Getting faster each week 685R0540 by Fullerton Bikes, on Flickr ripping into the dust 685R0700 by Fullerton Bikes, on Flickr Jack is soo fast he can race with his eyes closed! Always TOP 5 685R0716 by Fullerton Bikes, on Flickr Can't wait to see how he does on his new Huffy Bike next week
Yes, tonight was awesome, not that it was different than the others per se, but I just think this is such a fun event that for the last month while the series was on break, my family and I have been like: "It's Tuesday and we're not racing, what gives?" Looking forward to the next 5 weeks. To all those who have never raced, get out there, this is the event to start at!
Hey Mike, thanks for the pic and the kind words. We had a grand time--the vibe was extra cool tonight. We met several racers new to OTH and tried to make them feel welcome. Ava nabbed another 1st Place in the Girls 6-8 even with falling on a descent. She dusted off and got back on the bike--very proud of her. I finished somewhere in the back quarter of Sport 4. I didn't crash, so I'm happy.
i was able to make it out there last night and had a great time chatting it up with friends. great job racers! i'm a bit rusty, but pictures will be up later today.
Agree...really cool vibe. Lot's of racers cheering others on as they passed. Had fun.....but man my racing technique stinks! I have a lot to learn.
Hey David, hope Ava is OK - she's doing great! And thanks for the shout-out. I was dealing with cramping on my right side so it helped keep me going. Wasn't able to kick it into a higher gear but did my best. Top 8 in B3 class all finished within a minute of each other - crazy! :bang:
some stuff to hold you guys over old yes.. slow.. i don't think so more cowbell! cheer squad looks like he's channeling all his energy.. he's got the glow
Hey, I just wrote what he told me to :lol: Great times last night. Need to purchase loudspeaker. This heckling stuff is taking a toll on my voice. Everyone looked so beat on the beach, even on the first lap. Did they flog you over on the north side or what??
Hi guys. Steve from PLSPhotography here. I will be working on OTH pics over the next couple of days and I will post an update here when they are finished. Meanwhile, stay tuned to my facebook page "PLSPhotography" for updates. Here's a link to where my pics will be on my web site: http://www.plsphotography.com/Sports2013/Over-The-Hump-2013
Legendary heckling that spares no one. You heckled the guy in front of me for letting me catch him, and me for NOT catching him at the same time. #-o:lol: Nice meeting you last night btw. As far as the rest of the race went, it was another great time out there. I really liked the layout and felt they did a great job laying out back portion. My race went good other than getting a flat on the last 1/3 of the last lap and losing few positions when I stopped to put air in it.
pictures are up. http://www.tcnguyen.com/Galleries/Over-The-Hump-2013-Race-7/30713091_kQrfnm#!i=2654437794&k=PzC5Qtw
Speaking of heckling, here are a few of the fonder ones I received around the course: "David Fong, you're all alone!" "You can start peddling now!" "You're not moving much!" Hilarious stuff! It's good I respond well to negative motivation.
Numba 7 Julie Thought she was going to work while at race, I said nope! Mr. Called to Creation himself getting down! Will tapping into BEAST MODE! Warren 2.0 Hammering away! Good times!
Thursday morning update..... I'm about half way through editing the pics with hopes to be finished this evening. I will post an update here as soon as they are ready....
Pictures are now posted from Tuesday night's OTH#7. Here's a link to the pics: http://www.plsphotography.com/Sports2013/Over-The-Hump-2013
Sorry, couldn't be up the hill getting the race pics and do kids at the same time. My second photographer had to cover another event this time so I could only pic one spot. When we come back on August 20, we will do more stuff around the start/finish line.