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Carey Lowery 1st at Ouachita Challenge 80 miler

2009-04-09T07:50:00.000-07:00

She's already rockin it this season...congrats, again!

SEE-ME Expo April 4 in Atlanta, GA

2009-04-02T18:13:00.001-07:00

Stop by our booth at the 2009 Southeast Endurance Multisport Expo

Bike Fit Tennessee

2009-04-02T18:08:00.000-07:00

We will be venturing into TN for bike fits on April 9. If there is enough demand, we can add April 8, as well. Fits will be done at The Outdoor Store in Athens, TN....home of one of our favorite clients, Carey Lowery. Contact us to make your appointment today.

Out and about on the interweb

2009-04-02T18:01:00.000-07:00

55nine is now on

and

so join our group, become a fan, or just follow along...see you out there!

Krista Park wins US Cup West #1

2009-03-03T05:53:00.000-08:00

photo credit: Todd Park

Congratulations!

Tundra TT Results

2009-02-16T05:33:00.000-08:00

Cat III Men
Adam Handler- 6th (~1 minute faster than 2008!)
Graham Swift- 10th

Cat IV Men
Shannon Wredge- 10th

Cat V Men
Eddie O'Dea- 8th

Cat IV Women
Namrita O'Dea- 9th

Juniors
Sam Tomaka- 7th

Tundra Time Trial report by Eddie O'Dea

2009-02-16T05:26:00.000-08:00

The first race is over. It’s good that it was a short fast race that has not real bearing on my season other than some practice at getting there and going through the process of getting psyched up to kill it for 20 some minutes. After watching the TofC today, I think the Levi approach to getting into the moment will be incorporated into the next TT. Today, I just loaded up on a few cups of 53×11 coffee. We arrived with just enough time to pedal a few time, pee and toe the line. I actually timed it just right with about 1.5 minutes until my start and Namrita was starting just in front of me. I had the full TT set up

…TT frame, full disc wheels and the helmet all via AVX Bikes. I only had two rides on the thing, but I felt great as I cranked it up down the opening stretch. The course was an out and back on a rail to trail (aka old rail bed), so the hills were less than 4% and no turns except for the turn around 4.85 miles out. My starting plan was to hit my tempo heart rate and hold it until the turn around and then peg it at or above LT until I either finished or died trying. That went right out the door as I pegged 160 bpm (higher than LT for me) within the first minute. I decided to try to hold the effort rather than slow down. This would either result in an impressive time or I would fade like a Fourth of July spectacle. I passed a number of riders in the first half as I concentrated on my form rather than the heart rate I was hitting. Knees over toes, stack the bone and make more power. Pedaling in beautifully smooth ovals as I used every muscle in my hip to drive those pedals over 360*…over and over again. Choke up on the aerobar on the flats, slide back on the climbs, keep the upper body relaxed, and the head out of the wind. So much to think about, but its better to concentrate on these things than the burning in my legs & lungs. I made the 180* turn around cautiously on the wet concrete and came back up to speed as quickly as possible. The return was shorter & faster than the way out due to a slight descent. I pushed hard couple of number of times, but kept my effort in check as I did not want to blow it this far in. As I crossed the last intersection leading the last little rise I jumped on it, then back off because I didn’t think I could hold it another 600-800 meters to the line while climbing (even if it was slight). My HR was still 160 and I figured it was be silly to blow it on that hill with a flat run to tho the finish. I rose over the top only to see the finish line closer than I expected…..should have gone harder up the last bit, but too late now. I put my head down and buried myself in oxygen debt. 23:04 for 9.5 miles. Not too shabby for my first TT in 6 years. I really enjoyed the effort and will definitely do it again and spend some time refining my effort, bike set up and technique. I’ll be working with Tom Coleman of Wobble Naught in a few weeks at the Kenda Pro Team camp and will see if I can work in a few minutes to review my TT technique….Andy Applegate will be there too. He took second over all at the Tundra TT last year and has a bunch of TT championships to his name. I will of course be able to share this info with my 55nine clients as well.

Southern Cross presented by BH Bikes

2009-01-28T16:28:00.000-08:00

THANK YOU TO:

The sponsors:

BH Bikes
Crankbrothers
Bear Creek Bikes in Dalton, GA
Mulberry Gap Mountain Bike Getaway
53x11 coffee
Yazoo Beer
BikeCX
Swiftwick socks
55nine Performance
Raxter racks
Sudstress
The Gear Revival
PowerBar
Tifosi Optics

The volunteers

The racers

...and Mulberry Gap for hosting the event!

Cyclingnews report is here

Pictures can be found at:
Faster Mustache by Kurt Rampton
Pics by Bob Donlan
Namrita's facebook- Album 1
Namrita's facebook- Album 2
Finish Line Pics by Maria

If you have pictures from the race that you would like to share, please email them to me and I'll post the link.

Blog write-ups can be found at:

Carey Lowery
The Marsupial (also known as the Yazoo beer guy, Swiftwick sock guy, and fast singlespeeder)
Charles
Andrea Wilson
Ryan Bosio
Faster Mustache

Congrats to Mary Ellen Mattison, one of our great volunteers, for winning the RAXTER Bike Rack Raffle!

Results, pics, etc. will also be posted to the race website.

Oh, one last thing. If you were a part of the inaugural event and want to be kept informed of the next running of Southern X, join the Facebook group here.

Scott Rigsby Interview

2009-01-09T13:38:00.000-08:00

Scott Rigsby, a 55nine Performance client, is one of the most dedicated athletes out there. Read this interview with Scott, the double-amputee IRONMAN.

In the interview, Scott says,

"I have been the tip of the sword in term of double amputees and what can be done in our sport. Hopefully, my failures and setbacks can be use to help others like me be more successful. I am currently riding a bike that is about 3 sizes to small. I have been working with Eddie O'Dea of 55nine Performance on my bike fit and cycling technique. He has worked with me to setup my bike optimally using the Wobble-Naught fit system and quantified the setup based on my skeletal and prosthetic measurements. This has to be refined every time my prosthetics change. We are using the Dartfish video analysis to constantly work on my form and technique which has resulted in more comfort and some of my best bike splits to date. There have been some major challenges with getting into an aero position mostly due to balance or lack there of, so we are still working in that area. I am seeking a bike sponsor for 2009 season that could work with us so that we can progress to a stable aero position."

For the full interview, go to slowtwitch.com

Southeastern seminar to focus on women's endurance sports

2009-01-08T18:06:00.001-08:00

Atlanta, GA. (January 9, 2009) - Following the lead of USA Cycling's Enhancing Women's Leadership in Cycling seminar is a new seminar coming to Atlanta, GA on February 7, 2009. Presented by USA Cycling, USA Triathlon, Georgia State University, and 55nine Performance, Enhancing Women's Leadership and Performance in Endurance Sports aims to educate and empower women and those that work with women on how best to enhance participation, leadership, and performance in endurance sports (running, cycling, triathlon). The intended audience is male and female coaches and trainers that work with women athletes, club directors, event organizers, and the women athletes themselves.

"The Leadership seminar offers women a great chance to learn and also develop contacts with other coaches and endurance enthusiasts. The presenters are top notch and should increase the knowledge of the participants. USA Cycling appreciates the efforts of the organizers in bringing together women interested in promoting cycling," says Sam Callan, USA Cycling's coaching and education manager.

The previous women's leadership clinic, brainchild of Kristen Dieffenbach, assistant professor of athletic coaching education at Western Virginia University and Lynda Ransdell, professor and chair of kinesiology at Boise State University, saw 32 female leaders from all levels of cycling converge to share experiences and resources. The pair, along with Sam Callan, used the session to help empower more women to enhance the sport of cycling and to get out and do something in their own communities. Namrita O'Dea of 55nine Performance in Atlanta, GA, is joining with Kristen Dieffenbach to bring the same type of education and empowerment to endurance coaches, trainers, and women athletes in the Southeastern US. "Cycling has a rich history of empowering women. I am very excited about the growing energy in the world of women's endurance sports and all the wonderful things that are being done to provide education and networking in the field. The Enhancing Women's Leadership and Performance in Endurance Sports conference will provide an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in working with women and enhancing the area of women's endurance sports," states Dieffenbach.

Topics will include Sport Physiology and Training Female Endurance Athletes, Sports Nutrition and its Current Issues in Female Athletes, Sport Psychology, and an Elite Athlete discussion panel with leaders such as Donna Garcia, Tina Pic, and Stephanie Herbst-Lucke. Michael Engleman of the USWCDP will also be present as a panelist. "Most women athletes come into cycling on an entire different path then the men as so many of the athletes we work with came from other sports. They also are very educated so it takes a special approach and relationship to work with women athletes who are postponing working careers with real incomes to try and reach the most Elite levels in a sport where the monetary reward will never be high. It is the same work ethic and drive to be the best as the men, it is just that women find different driving forces. It is important as coaches and support staff that we understand those compromises," he said.

The seminar will also count for Continuing Education hours (CEUs) for both USA Cycling and USA Triathlon coaches. Registration is online at www.bikereg.com

SEE-ME 2009

2009-01-03T15:04:00.001-08:00

The Southeastern Endurance & Multisport Expo (SEE ME) will be hosted on Saturday, April 4, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Georgia. The event provides interactive, informative environments designed to help endurance and multisport athletes learn more about the products and services related to their sport(s). To enhance the experience, educational seminars and demonstrations provide a focused environment for learning.

Some of the details of the Expo include:

-Vendor booths representing the entire endurance community
-10 seminars for 150-200 people, 45 minutes each on a wide-range of topics
-Live demonstrations on the main expo floor throughout the day
-Swap table booths for individuals to buy, sell, trade their slightly used items

The event is capped off with by a private invitation Gala celebration from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Expo and the Gala are the defining kickoff events for the 2009 endurance and multisport season in the Southeast.

SEE-ME is an event produced by Charitable Sports Productions, a company dedicated to providing services and financial support to named beneficiaries through the proceeds of sporting events and programs.

Online tickets will go on sale on January 10th for the Expo ($15 in Advance, $20 at the Expo).

Gala invitations will go out not later than January 10th ($700 for a sponsored table or $60 for a seat at one of the open tables.)

Expo capacity is 3,000 attendees.
Gala capacity is 350 attendees.

Online registration for vendors may also register on January 10th for one of the following opportunities:

30' x 10' space ($600)
20' x 10' space ($400)
10' x 10' space ($200)

Additional fees may be charged if larger space is required such as automobile or large equipment displays.

Event producers will quality control Expo vendor registration to ensure a balanced representation of products and services for the endurance sport community.

Several sponsorship options available for both the Expo and Gala events. If your company is interested in possible sponsorship, contact us at: info@charitablesportsproductions.com

If you’d like more information on the event, please visit http://www.seeme2009.com (the website goes live on January 10, 2009) or follow us on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/SEEME09

Mark your calendar for Registration on January 10th! This event will sell out!

Krista Park's 2009 Season preparations

2008-12-15T14:02:00.001-08:00

From http://kristapark.blogspot.com:

This is the time of year to get a bike fit, put together a training plan, figure out nutrition, etc. Basically get it all together for a solid winter of training.

Bike Fit
I started by having Eddie O'Dea (55Nine Performance) check my bikes. While I always suggest a good bike fit for other riders, I may have started to believe I know more about how my bike should fit me than a fit system does. (I had Eddie mark everything so I could move it back to "the way I liked it".) However, the Dartfish video analysis is pretty impressive, I can now see how I pedal (watching the playback in slow motion). The explanation of the Wobble-Naught fit makes even more sense when you can see it working, I don't think I'll be moving anything back. The best part of this fit is being able to talk to Eddie from the road. Asking questions and having him review my pedal stroke via video will assure I am applying the pedal stroke properly.

I used the new information during the 6-hour SS race in Gainesville to keep my leg muscles as fresh as possible as long as possible. Of course I could only apply the technique during the sitting sections as I was on a SS. I had a great race, a faster time than I expected and my legs never thought about cramping. I am now back to base training and concentrating on pedal technique.

Nutrition
Another new resource I am taking advantage of is Namrita's nutritional knowledge. To start with, I filled out a few fitday pages, Namrita analyzed my intake and gave me recommendations. I look forward to working with someone who has a nutritional education (and access to all the latest studies).

Where Do You Sit?

2008-12-04T07:44:00.001-08:00

Where do you sit, regarding fitting systems?

When you sit on your bike, how do you get your sit bones in the right place on the saddle? How can you find that “home base” from which move on the bike? Why is it important? How do you learn it? How can a fitting system help you with this important task?

That’s a lot of questions about what seems to be a simple thing. But it’s not. Watch a golfer like Tiger Woods get ready to drive a ball down the fairway. He takes his time to position himself relative to the ball so he can hit it the way he wants. What he wants is to hit the ball with the proper bio mechanics for the desired results. They call this “addressing the ball”. We guaranty Tiger practices this skill religiously. When you place your sit bones on the saddle you are addressing the saddle and setting the stage for your bio mechanical interaction with your bicycle. We call this “addressing the bike”.

Why is it important? Well, as you can see from our example above, in order to drive the bike down the road you want the proper bio mechanics. You can’t get the desired results (a fast bike!) without them. So how do you learn how to address the bike properly? You learn it from someone that knows how; just like Tiger learned how to address the ball. No one is born knowing these things, but at WobbleNaught we’ve spent a long time scientifically analyzing cycling and its bio mechanics. With this knowledge we not only fit you properly, but we teach you what you need to know.

How can any fitting system help me with this issue? Frankly, not all of them do. In fact we believe only we can. Obviously an important part of addressing the bike is finding the relationship between your sit bones and the rest of your bones. Only then can the bike be adjusted to make maximum use of your power. Can a video camera do this? No, it can’t because it only sees the surface. And in this case the surface is hidden under shorts and on top of the saddle. You can’t come to any conclusions about your sit bones with a video camera. If you see someone pedaling improperly you can’t tell from a video whether it’s because they are sitting in the wrong place, or their cleats are wrong, or any one the multitude of things you could change. The idea that this can be done by observation feeds the notion that proper bike fitting is a “Black Art” practiced by high priests of fit. The video camera is an important tool that is best used for teaching and helping the cyclist visualize the proper pedaling stroke. It is a poor tool for measuring a skeleton and its joints.

With our measurement techniques we locate your sit bones relative to the rest of your skeleton, we even account for the amount of soft tissue covering the sit bones. And we do it without getting too familiar with your nether regions!! Once we know where your hard parts are, we can use our CAD solution to put your bike’s hard parts in the right place. THEN we can teach you how to address the bike and drive it down the road with power and finesse. No one else takes this approach and no one else has the tools to do it correctly.

We don’t get to pick our parents, but they pass on to us the physical characteristics we have. Your hips are what they are and we can help you find how to best use what you’ve got. Isn’t that what you want? It’s exactly what we want for you.

So come and see us. You may find out that the saddle you thought was a death sentence isn’t as bad as you thought!

2008-12-02T19:07:00.000-08:00

2008-11-18T07:30:00.000-08:00

Enhancing Women's Leadership and Performance in Endurance Sports

February 7, 2009 in Atlanta, GA

presented by

Level II USA Cycling and USA Triathlon coaches may attend this seminar for CEU credits

REGISTER NOW

BH Bikes signs on as presenting sponsor of Southern Cross '09

2008-11-06T18:16:00.000-08:00

For more details on Southern Cross visit the race website.

12 hours of Dauset and Black Bear Rampage

2008-09-28T19:04:00.000-07:00

Wobble-naught/55nine Performance clients do it again:

12 hours of Dauset:

Andy Applegate- 1st mens solo
Namrita O'Dea- 1st womens solo
Carey Lowery- 1st coed team

Black Bear Rampage:

Carey Lowery- 3rd pro female
Zdenek Fiebinger- 3rd pro male
Ronnie Fields- 5th sport
Nancy Fields
Peter Uher

55nine Performance Clients clean up at the FM.24.08 race!

2008-09-08T06:20:00.000-07:00

Wow, what a weekend! Faster Mustache put on a great race with a good route, flawless timing system, sweet prizes, and as always, a big party!

Here are the results of our riders....congrats to all of them!

Eddie O'Dea: 1st mens solo with 32 laps (372 miles!)
Mark Baldwin: 3rd mens solo with 25 laps (on a Singlespeed)
Team TNT with Gwyneth Lodge: 1st womens team
Team AVX Bikes: 1st team

Pictures, stories, and more at Fastermustache.org.

FM.24 info for this weekend

2008-09-04T20:14:00.000-07:00

Eddie O'Dea and Mark Baldwin will be racing solo this weekend at the FM.24.08 race in Atlanta. Good luck, guys!

You can track the race in realtime in your web browser or in Google Earth via http://racetracker.fastermustache.org/ . If you have a cell phone with internet, a cell phone friendly version is at http://racetracker.fastermustache.org/m/ .

Johnny's Pizza on North Highland (the Race HQ) and Terrapin Beer are offering up $7.50 buckets of Terrapin (5 Bottles) during the race. Johnny's is keeping the kitchen open for us! After closing, they will continue to serve up slices and whole pizza pies, as well as cookies, chips, and deserts. After closing and until morning they are also brewing coffee: 50 cents/cup, 25 cents/refill. While eating inside Johnny's, you are a regular customer. Find a table, place an order, enjoy. While eating outside Johnny's or on the back patio, you must place your order "to-go" at the register. This means you order, pay, and pick up your food at the register. This also means you need to help clean up after yourself! Two porta-poties will be provided during race hours. Please use these in favor of Johnny's restrooms when possible.

Elliott St. Pub (last check point on the route) is partying all night in honor of our race. They are serving up pulled pork barbeque, deli sandwiches, and drink specials. Please enjoy and say hi to Mike!

8 hours of Labor (San Felasco)

2008-09-02T19:25:00.000-07:00

Harvey Minton (Independent Fabrication) is back on the race scene and took 2nd in the Men's Solo class this past weekend in Alachua, FL.

Namrita O'Dea (55nine Performance) took 1st in the Women's Solo class.

Results are here.

Photos are here.

Fool's Gold 2008 Photos

2008-08-25T06:47:00.000-07:00

Andrew Kornylak and John Kelso were the photographers. Here are their photos, enjoy!

2008 Photos

Faster Mustache 24 hour....be there.

2008-08-21T17:19:00.000-07:00

Fool's Gold Recap on Bike Rumor.com

2008-08-20T07:51:00.000-07:00

Fool's Gold Picture Set 1

2008-08-18T17:57:00.001-07:00

Courtesy of Mark D and Natalie Pierce
(your timing girls and guys)

Jeremiah Bishop wins Fool's Gold 100

2008-08-17T14:42:00.001-07:00

Carey Lowery wins TRANSROCKIES!

2008-08-17T14:29:00.000-07:00

Carey Lowery and her teammate Lisa Randall won the Open Women class in the Trans Rockies MTB Race. Here they are celebrating!

Ford Ironman Lake Placid 2008

2008-07-22T10:17:00.001-07:00

A few 55nine Performance clients raced Ironman Lake Placid this past weekend and toughed out some nasty weather conditions..from http://www.ironmanusa.com/:

Lake Placid, NY – It was a day when athletes were forced to battle both their competitors and the weather at the 10th annual Ford Ironman USA Lake Placid. A field of 2,200 triathletes faced cool, wet conditions as their embarked on the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile run that make up an Ironman event.

Congratulations to all the finishers!

Jennifer Englestad, 13th in her age group with an overall time of 11:46:59
Marty Englestad, 90th in his age group with an overall time of 12:17:28
Rich Garcia, 214th in his age group with an overall time of 12:51:51
Collette Ragan Glass, 89th in her age group with an overall time of 15:27:24

"Getting the Right Fit" by 198

2008-07-22T08:56:00.000-07:00

The http://www.mtbtrailreview.com/ site did a great write up on "Getting the Right Fit" and features 55nine Performance. Check out the article and the rest of the site here.

Fool's Gold 2008 route pics

2008-07-21T05:40:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Laurie Phillips for riding the Fool's Gold 50 route AND capturing these great pictures along the way!

This is what you have to look forward to in August....
Black Falls

Bull Mountain trail

Jones Creek climb

Jones Creek climb

Jones Creek trail

Turner Creek trail

Fool's Gold Festival Bunkhouse Assignments

2008-07-18T09:58:00.000-07:00

Email us here with any questions or change requests.

Bunkhouse 2
Victor Palmeri
Laina Hamilton
Thomas Farr
Scott Hall
Scott Mastej
Cath Simonsen
Marcel Aguirre
Michael Livingston
Joe Polk

Bunkhouse 3

Tim Thomas
Dave Miller
Joshua Eickholt
Jeff eickholt
William Cotty
Christopher Holzner
Michael Jarosz
Jack Forester
Ted Mather

Bunkhouse 4

Ken Foster

Anthony Toreno

kevin sloan

Wade Patton

James Stone

Daniel Fowler
Eric Smith

Christopher Slaton

Jeremy Bordelon

Bunkhouse 5

Lawson Hagler

Tom Spetalnick

Sam Spetalnick

Kenny Jones

Joe Reese
Jim Holland
John Majors

David Conway

Jerry McClung

Bunkhouse 6
Robert Harmon
Scott Pierce
joseph dennis
Lance Graves
Dan Roth
Dustin Gaddis
Kris Fausknight
Ken Gilbert
Michael Fitzgerald

Bunkhouse 7
Kelly Bear
John Carmichael
Steve Johnston
Robi Johnston
Simon Williams
Simon Reid
Joe Dunlap
Brian Archer

Bunkhouse 8

Rick Plite
Cathy Plite
Garth Prosser
Neal Radford
Chris Brown
Tyler Benedict
Tyler's Friend
George Wissel
George's Friend
Mike Stanley

Bunkhouse 9

Jesse Gould
Janice Combs
Ken Hacka
Hillary Hardison
michael butel
nick butel
Jean butel
Tera Mesta
Carl Mesta

Bunkhouse 10
Richard Foster

Richard Moon

Gennie Dasinger

dave senecal

David Hamilton

William Hester

Darrell Pulliam

Gay Rice

Bunkhouse 11

Rachel Neidert
James Fink
Max Sanches
Kristen Milliron
Jason Milliron
Matt Smith
Adam Fisher
Anne Martin
Trev Martin
Jesse Dunn
phillip white
mindy neal
Natalie Pierce
Bunkhouse 12: Ladies Only

Brenda Carlton
Margo Carroll
Kyley Cross

Bunkhouse 13
Eric Snyder
Annette Manuel
Dale Morrison
Marcia Morrison
Daniel Steighner
Maria McIntire
JOHN SCHWAB
Tom Kaltenbach
Mark Reeves
Lori Mihalcik
Larry Henley

Bunkhouse 15
SORBA Staff

Bunkhouse 16
Fool's Gold Staff

Unassigned:

Cowbell Challenge 12 hour MTB Race- USAC Ultra Endurance Series

2008-06-24T06:58:00.000-07:00

Mens Solo:
Nat Ross- 2nd
Chris Janiszewski- 3rd
Ernesto Marenchin- 4th

Womens Solo:
Rebecca Rusch- 1st
Carey Lowery- 2nd

Krista Park atop the podium in Utah

2008-06-19T09:39:00.000-07:00

To read her race reports, visit http://kristapark.blogspot.com

Fool's Gold MTB Festival Schedule 2008 (Tentative)

2008-06-06T13:07:00.000-07:00

Friday August 15:

3pm-9pm: Racer packet pickup and on-site registration (inside main building) THERE IS NO PACKET PICKUP OR REGISTRATION ON SATURDAY MORNING! ALL WAIVERS MUST BE SIGNED BY 9PM FRIDAY IF YOU WANT TO RACE. No checks, please. CASH, VISA, MC only.

6pm-9pm: Festival Dinner (if you arrive after 9pm we can't guarantee you will get a dinner). Sorry, Friday dinner is not included if you have a race-only entry.

7:00pm: Q&A with the Pros (pavilion)

7:30pm: Meet and greet (a.k.a drink a beer) with Team Dicky (pavilion/@ the keg)

8:30-10:00 pm: Organized Night Ride- bring your lights!

Saturday August 16:

5:15-6:45am: Festival Breakfast (Sorry, Saturday breakfast is not included if you have a race-only entry)

6:30am: Spectator shuttle leaves for cheering section @ Coopers Gap (top of the first climb)

Sunrise(approx 6:45 am): 100 mile race start

6:45am: SAG wagons leave--your SAG bags must be dropped by 6:45 am!

7:00am: 50 mile race start

9:00am: Organized group rides (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)- meet at the pavilion. Maps will be available.

Afternoon:
Bike Games (Pixie Race, Bunny Hop, Bike Limbo, Bike Toss & Derby Bull Fight)

12pm-3pm: Festival Lunch & 50mile post-race meal

1pm: 50 mile Race Awards (podium and KOM)

6pm(ish): 100 mile Race Awards (podium and KOM) and Bike29.com 29er Awards/Contests

5pm-9:30pm: Festival Dinner & 100 mile post-race meal

7:30pm: Sunday Mystery Adventure Ride briefing

9:30pm: Klunkerz MTB Movie

Sunday August 17

8am-9am: Festival Breakfast

8am-10am: Mystery Adventure Ride Registration & Check-in

9:30am: Mystery Adventure Ride Briefing

10am-2pm: Mystery Adventure Ride (4 hour time limit)

11am-11:30am: Kids Scavenger Hunt Ride

12:30pm-3pm: Festival Lunch

3pm: Mystery Adventure Ride Prizes

4pm: Festival Ends

55nine Performance, Ergon, and Vassago Cycles Join Forces to Support IMBA-SORBA and Historic Trail System

2008-06-03T08:27:00.000-07:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact:
Eddie O'Dea
Event Director
Fool's Gold Mountain Bike Races and Festival
404-432-5841
eddie@55ninePerformance.com
www.55ninePerformance.com

55nine Performance, Ergon, and Vassago Cycles Join Forces to Support IMBA-SORBA and Historic Trail System

Dahlonega, Georgia – The 2008 Fool's Gold Mountain Bike Races & Festival put on by 55nine Performance is teaming with the Southern Off-road Bicycle Association (SORBA) to create a one-of-a-kind festival in the Southeastern US. Both 55nine Performance and SORBA are working together to support improvements of the existing trail system in the Bull Mountain area of Dahlonega, Georgia, as well as to support development of new trail to an already epic area of the Chattahoochee National Forest. 55nine Performance will be making a cash donation to SORBA's Land Access Fund to support the Bull & Jake Mountain trails which was the site of IMBA's first Epic ride. Ergon is helping in the efforts to grow SORBA membership by giving away a limited number of grips to all those that sign up as a SORBA member through the Fool's Gold events. Vassago Cycles will be present at the Fool's Gold event to demo their line of bicycles and to raffle one 2008 Optimus Titanium 29er mountain bike frame valued at over $1600. Tickets will be sold at www.vassagocycles.com and at the event for $20.00 each. Proceeds from the Vassago frame raffle will also go towards the Bull & Jake Mountain area trail fund.

"The Fool's Gold Mtb Races and Festival rides travel this historic trail system and showcase some of Georgia's most epic riding. 55nine Performance, along with the USFS and SORBA-IMBA, recognizes the opportunity for improvements to the current trails and the need for opening additional trails in this area. We are creating an event that brings together a national caliber race, recreational riding and trail advocacy in a way that will generate revenue to build and maintain trails. It's a perfect circle." says, Race Director Eddie O'Dea. The Fool's Gold 100 mile race is the 6th of the 8 race National Ultra Endurance Series in 2008. The Festival will have organized rides, games, bands, on-site food & lodging, and more for the entire weekend of August 15-17, 2008.

Jeff Kerkove, Marketing and Athlete Relations for Ergon USA (and Team Topeak-Ergon MTB Endurance Racer) says, "Supporting IMBA and its chapters is a high priority for Ergon USA. We hope that by adding a little incentive to becoming an IMBA-SORBA member will continue to grow the dominating trail advocacy that currently exists in the Southern States. There is no secret as to why so many Southern venues are becoming hotbeds for racing and riding in the USA...the trails speak for themselves."

Kris Fowler, Owner of Vassago Cycles says, "Vassago is excited to be a part of the Fool's Gold races and festival, it is a great venue and an opportunity to support one of Georgia's best trail systems. The Southeast in general has some of the most fantastic mountain biking in the nation, and organizations such as IMBA-SORBA are the ones that make it possible. Our titanium frame raffle is our way of putting our money where our mouth is, as proceeds will be donated to IMBA-SORBA in support of the great job they do for all of us."

Tom Sauret, SORBA Executive Director, says "These partnerships brining together the bicycle industry, event directors and advocacy organizations are at the core of the bike culture movement. Working together in this manner will grow our sport and increase mountain biking opportunities in the Southeast."

About 55nine Performance:
55nine Performance is race promotion venture which aims to produce national caliber events while supporting local advocacy groups. They currently direct the BURN 24 Hour Challenge which benefits the Brushy Mountain Cycling Club and the Fool's Gold Mtb Races and Festival which benefits IMBA-SORBA. 55nine Performance also operates a performance center in metro Atlanta that provides bike fitting, pedal stroke analysis, coaching, and nutrition services.

About IMBA-SORBA:
The Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA), IMBA's regional presence, is the largest nonprofit mountain biking organization in the Southeast. SORBA members work with land managers in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee to create trails and trail systems for mountain bikers and other users to enjoy. Through advocacy, education, and recreational opportunities, SORBA carries out its mission to promote land access, trail preservation, and new trail development in order to enhance mountain bike touring, racing, fun, and fellowship for all mountain bicyclists in the southeastern United States. For more information visit: www.sorba.org
About Ergon Components:
Ergon Components is the global leader in ergonomic bicycle component development. Garnered with design accolades the world over, Ergon specializes in providing comfortable performance enhancements for every type of cyclist. http://www.ergon-bike.com
About Vassago Cycles:
Vassago Cycles is a frame manufacturer based on the East Coast (USA), providing ludicrously superior handling frames to discerning riders. We believe that great bikes, craft brew, and the humming crackle of knobbies on singletrack are the answer to all the world's problems. http://vassagocycles.com

For more information about SORBA membership, visit www.sorba.org.

Tom Sauret

Executive Director

SORBA—Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association

tom@sorba.org

Robin Allen

Communications Director

Rock n Roll man 1/2 Iron Triathlon report by Renee Martinez

2008-06-03T07:22:00.000-07:00

The swim started in waves, and I was in the last wave, along with women over 40. (Red caps! It must have been a sign!) It was a run in start, and I started in the back. Wearing a wet suit was never even considered for me, but some people were wearing them. The reported water temp was 77, but let me tell you, it wasn't NEARLY that cold. I would have been freezing in that water, and it was rather comfortable. So anyway, I started in the back because I hate when people swim on top of eachother. I know sometimes you can't help it, but I HATE it and it really breaks my stride. Starting in the back and immediately swimming away from the crowd kept me out of the way of people. It worked out really well. I felt strong and happy on the swim. I was worried I wouldn't be able to "get in the zone" with all the folks swimming around me, but it wasn't that difficult.

I asked myself on each leg of the race, "could I do this twice?" Twice is the distance of a full Ironman. Strangely enough, the swim was the only leg to which I answered, "yes."

I was out of the water in 41:50, which is faster than any time in training -- I've always said I swim better in open water than in a pool. I made the run uphill to Transition (which was mostly a walk) and clocked in at 43:56.

T1 went smooth. I was there long enough to towel off my arms and legs and put on sunscreen. I got burned 2 weeks ago -- and I wasn't doing it again! T1 took 3:10.

The bike portion went smoothly as well. I was cruising along for a bit when I came up on a woman. (Let me add the sprint distance race was happening at the same time, and the courses were the same for the first 6 miles). She looked at me and said, "yeah, and just think the next 6 miles are all uphill too!." I looked at her and laughed and said "At least you're not facing another 50 of uphill!"

After 30 minutes in I began to eat. My nutrition plan, as it turned out, worked out wonderfully. On the bike I ate 4 goos and 2 Cliff bars. It was enough fuel to keep me going, and not so much that I was overly full. I drank 2 bottles of Rapidade by Dedicated Athlete (I LOVE that stuff) and 1 bottle of Gatorade, which I got at the midway point aid station. Also drank 4 bottles of regular water. I kept hearing the voice of the official from the pre-race meeting: "If you get thirsty on the run, then it's too late. You have to do all of your hydration on the bike." It was hot as hell, and so I drank all I could.

The bike felt great. I purposefully kept my average hovering around 16 mph. I knew from training that at that pace I'd still have go left in me for the run. I was right. I finished the bike with a pace of 16.2 and a time of 3 hours 26 minutes. I started to get fatigued on the last 10 miles of the bike. I think it was a combination of it getting hotter (it was about 11:30 at that point) and me mentally being ready to be off the bike.

I was worried about keeping sane on a lone 56 mile ride. I ALWAYS ride long distances with people. So I did what I used to do at the mtb races ... I started singing to myself. I was wise enough to realize I must look like a nut job, so I only sang when I wasn't within earshot of people. LOL.

T2 took a little longer than T1. But when I saw my results I was surprised I wasn't in there longer! I came into T2, changed out of my soaking wet MAX jersey and into my ING run shirt. I wanted something fresh and dry. I toweled off the sweat and put fresh sunscreen on. I popped some more Endurolytes and put on my cap and number belt. I sat there for what felt like an eternity, but in fact was only 4:49. Not bad when you consider I stood up and walked leisurely from my spot to the Transition exit.

I didn't start running at first. I gave my legs a minute or two of walking to come back under me after all the time on the bike. When I got off the bike and started the trot into T2, my legs felt a little shaky, so I just wanted to take it easy at first. It was hard though, people were cheering and stuff, and so I started running.

I made a deal with myself that no matter how I was feeling, I'd run from aid station to aid station. When I got there, I'd walk for a minute and drink some water. I plotted out two mile stops good to take a goo and one about halfway through to take more Endurolytes. I just kept telling myself "they're a mile apart, I can run 1 mile." Turns out some were less than a mile, some were more. But it worked out, and I kept my promise to myself. I stopped at every station for a drink and those blessed blessed ice-cold towels. I got a fresh one at each station, and it kept me cool for every mile. Sometimes I draped it over my head, sometimes around my shoulders. Sometimes I wiped my face or legs with it. I used it a few times to cool down my knees. I was tempted to pour cold water in my shoes as my feet were burning up, but I realized wet socks wouldn't be fun, so I didn't do it.

I managed to keep sane most of the time by trying to do math in my head. That's how I usually stay focused. Weird huh. I'll do math like, if I keep going at this pace what time will I finish? Or, how long will it take me to get to the next station in minutes? I hate math, but it gives my brain something to really focus on other than how bad I hurt. And I was REALLY hurting. My knees were aching and my head was starting to hurt from the heat. I got goose-bumps about halfway in. Not a good sign, but I kept going.

I can't possibly go on enough about how much I suffered on the run. On the last mile my feet were pins and needles. It hurt every time I put one down. Before I started, I told myself all I really wanted was to be able to run across the finish line, and not need an IV. I succeeded on both accounts.

The run took an embarrassingly long 2 hours and 27 minutes. At least I thought it was embarrassing until I realized it was EXACTLY the same time as the 1/2 marathon in Atlanta. How CRAZY and WEIRD is that??? EXACTLY the same time. I guess considering I had swam 1.2 miles and biked 56 that time wasn't so bad!

All told my time was 6 hours 46 minutes. Enough to earn me 1st place in Athena -- by about 15 minutes. I would have been in the bottom three out of about 17 in my AG, so I feel certain I made the right decision in choosing to race Athena. Carrying around the same weight just seems more fair for everyone.

Looking back, I'd do it all again in a heartbeat. Even in the heat. And there's nothing I would have done differently. It was the culmination of a year of work and want. I feel like I accomplished everything I wanted to -- and then some. I'm rightfully pretty damn proud of myself, and the pride has nothing to do with how I finished, and everything to do with the fact that I DID finish. There were times while training that I really questioned if I could do it. If I had the courage or the physical ability. I surprised myself with every mile I completed. I took it one step at a time, and I made myself proud.

Read more at Renee's blog. Congrats!

FM/NOBRAKES/KAZANE GOLDSPRINTS! @ FM Bike Party '08

2008-05-27T07:26:00.001-07:00

Start: May 31 2008 - 6:00pm
End: May 31 2008 - 11:59pm
Location:
Lenny's
Discussion Topic Name:
Faster Mustache 3 year Birthday Party and Race Team Fund Raiser - Discussion
Join us for Atlanta's FIRST GoldSprints Tournament!

Faster Mustache, NoBrakes, and Kazane Racing present:
GOLDSPRINTS!
Super Speedy Stationary Sprinting On-Stage Inside a Bar!

May 31st @ Lenny's, in conjunction with the Faster Mustache 3 Year Anniversary Party.

Prizes include a BRAND NEW KAZANE TRACK FRAME and other great prizes!

Ladies get a helping hand with a scientifically calibrated handicap!

Registration opens at 4:30 at Lenny's. Registration closes at 5:30. Racing starts at 6pm with heats all night long.

Single elimination, last-man-standing format.

Party and Race for $15 ($10 for party admission, $5 to race). $5 off if you have a mustache!

Sponsored by:
Kazane Racing (http://www.keirinculture.com)
No Brakes (http://nobrakesatl.com)
55nine Performance (http://www.55nine.com)
Gear Revival (http://gearrevival.com)
Faster Mustache (http://fastermustache.org)
Sopo Bicycles (http://sopobikes.org)

12 hours of Tsali and 24 hours of Conyers Race Results

2008-05-20T16:24:00.000-07:00

12 hours of Tsali:

Chris Janiszewski- 1st mens 12 hour solo
Marcel Aguirre- 4th 12 hour solo singlespeed
Carey Lowery & Team- 1st 12 hour womens team

24 hours of Conyers:

Eddie O'Dea- 1st mens solo
Namrita O'Dea- 1st womens solo

What a great testimonial!

2008-05-19T14:05:00.001-07:00

This is the stuff we love to hear. Marcel came in for a 55nine Performance bike fit on Friday, from Florida, on his way to NC to race the 12 hours of Tsali. Here is what he had to say about it:

My goal of completing one 12 hrs solo or one hundie ride/race by end of 2008 is now completed. Actually, looking forward to doing one or two more of these. I must be doing something right on my training, nutrition, and preparation. I was encouraged by those that know me to try the 12 hours at Tsali. I didn't think my back could take such pounding. I had my doubts about my food intake during the race. But I have been riding a lot and preparing for such event. I gave it a shot and finished it. Even surprised myself with the results. One of the main things that helped me finish the race was the Wobble-Naught Laser bike fit. The pre ride (Friday) and first lap of the race were painful, but I settled into a groove by second lap and I would feel more comfortable on my bike then walking or standing around in my feeding pit. The DartFish pedal stroke analysis Eddie did with the video camera, was an eye opener experience. I learned better pedal technique and I had to concentrate on how to pedal during the race but it helped me tremendously. I was able to pedal up the climbs furter then before, I was able to stay on my seat longer and not stand up as much, and I did NOT cramp. Thanks again Eddie! For everyone who may be thinking of getting one of this, do NOT waste more time. Go do it now. Best investment I have done so far and I have only used it for one race with immediate results.

Congratulations, Marcel, on an awesome race and good luck with the rest of your races!

Competitor SE Magazine: June 2008

2008-05-16T11:54:00.000-07:00

Check out page 43 for "FAST TALK" with Eddie O'Dea. Eddie talks with Competitor SE about 55nine Performance, Atlanta's premiere bike fitting service.

And while you're there, see our new ad on page 45!

Competitor Magazine is free at gyms, bike shops, smoothie shops, REI, etc.

Sorry for the lack of updates...it's race season!

2008-05-04T18:40:00.000-07:00

We have a lot of great results to report! If you have any to add, please email them to namrita@55nineperformance.com --I wish I could keep track of all the racing going on, but unfortunately, I can't! :)

SERC Fort Yargo XC MTB Race:

Norma Rainwater- 8th Expert Women
Kelly Bear- 14th SS
Ronnie Fields- 14th Sport Men
Nancy Fields- 5th Sport Women
Shey Lindner- 6th Pro Men

SERC Tanasi XC MTB Race:

Nancy Fields- 10th Sport Women

Dirty Spokes 6/12 Hour MTB Race:

Norma Rainwater- 1st 12 hour solo women
Shey Lindner- 2nd Solo 6 hour men
Kelly Bear- 9th Solo 6 hour SS
Kate Cook- 3rd Solo 6 hour women

Dirt Sweat & Gears 12 hour MTB Race:

Chris Janiszewski- 11th solo men
Carey Lowery- 3rd solo women

24 hours of Vail Lake MTB Race:

Eddie O'Dea- 3rd solo male
Namrita O'Dea- 1st solo female

Cohutta 35/65/100- 1st race of the NUE Series

2008-04-22T06:04:00.000-07:00

Results!

Shey Lindner (Sobe Cannondale) 17th, men, 100
Carey Lowery (Outdoor Store) 3rd, women, 100
Eddie O'Dea (Vassago/55nine) 17th, men, 65
Norma Rainwater (Sorella) 2nd, women, 65
Peter Uher (Dedicated Athlete) 3rd, men 50+, 65
Namrita O'Dea (Vassago/55nine) 3rd, women & SS, 35

Ouachita Challenge WINNER!

2008-04-08T05:27:00.000-07:00

Again, 55nine Performance client Carey Lowery (Specialized/Outdoor Store) is the winner! Read her entire race report here, it is a great read. Congratulations, again, Carey!

Endurance Racing Clinics in Georgia

2008-03-24T08:05:00.000-07:00

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Dartfish Video Analysis is here!

2008-03-09T06:15:00.001-07:00

We've finally got our hands on the long awaited video analysis software! It was unveiled at the 2008 Concourse Triathlon Expo and Party which was another huge success. The 55nine Performance booth was busy all day with people fascinated by all the possibilities Dartfish video analysis and the Wobble-naught bike fit have to offer. The website is being updated with new pricing for video analysis sessions, so check back soon. From now on, all fit sessions will include the video. We fit Road, Tri, TT, Mountain, Cyclocross, and Track bikes.

It's time to step it up because your competitors are!

Georgia Cup Racing has Started

2008-03-09T06:11:00.000-07:00

55nine Performance is happy to sponsor the Georgia Cup Race Series for 2008. Check here for the complete schedule. See you out there!

Top of the podium again

2008-02-19T20:09:00.001-08:00

Krista Park and team (Kenda Titus Hayes) take the top spot on the podium at the 24 hours of Old Pueblo!

Harvey Minton (Independent Fabrication) wins the solo overall at the 12 hours of Santos!

More results coming...the race season has begun!

Wobble-naught Fit Demonstration with Nat Ross & Leonard Zinn on Velonews TV

2008-01-26T07:36:00.000-08:00

Have you been interested in a bike fitting? 55nine Performance uses the Wobble-naught system to fit professionals and enthusiasts alike. To see a Wobble-naught fit in action complete with EMG and Video Analysis, check out the new videos on Velonews TV.

2008-01-23T16:29:00.000-08:00

Bike29 presents the 29er Gathering of the Southeast

What: A gathering of 29 inch wheels and their riders. Expect contests and prizes, a whole lotta riding, bike demos, food, unlimited microbrews, and onsite bunkhouse lodging.

When: August 15-17, 2008

Where: The beautiful mountains of Dahlonega, Georgia, as part of the Fool's Gold 100/50 mountain bike races & festival

How Much:

Saturday August 16 only: $40.00 gets you Saturday lunch & dinner, organized rides, hot showers, unlimited beers, schwag, band, and entry to the Bike29 gathering of the southeast. Please register for the Festival Saturday-only on Active.com.

Friday through Sunday Enchilada: $100.00 gets you on-site lodging Friday night through Sunday morning, Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast/lunch/dinner, Sunday breakfast, organized rides, entry to the Bike29 gathering of the southeast, hot showers, beers, schwag, & band. Please register for the Festival Weekend on Active.com.

Bike29 will present awards and prizes for the following:

Ugliest 29er, Sexiest 29er, Blingest 29er, Lightest 29er, Oldest 29er, Best Wheelie on your 29er, and Most Creative Setup on your 29er

The prizes and awards will be done around 5:45 pm, so 100 and 50 mile racers are eligible to participate. If you are racing the Fool's Gold 100 or 50 mile race , register for the race on Active.com with or without the weekend festival.

Landis to race NUE

2008-01-18T14:31:00.000-08:00

From cyclingnews.com:

Floyd Landis has accepted an invitation from the National Ultra-Endurance (NUE) MTB Series to compete in their eight-race series in 2008. Heading into its third year, the National Ultra-Endurance MTB Series features a schedule of 100-mile races held across the United States.

"We are pleased that Floyd has accepted our invitation to come out and race at our events," said NUE Series Director Ryan O'Dell, "These are the kinds of events where everyone is welcome, all ages and abilities. Having Floyd means we can generate additional exposure and attract sponsors that will help us further build our unique brand of racing."

In 2007, Landis raced the Shenandoah Mountain 100, which was the NUE Series finale. Riding for Smith & Nephew - BHRhip.com, he finished third behind Jeff Schalk (Trek / Volkswagen East Factory) and Harlan Price (Independent Fabrication). He also finished second at the Leadville 100, which was not part of the NUE Series.

"The great experience I had last year was a big part of my decision to commit to the whole series," said Landis, "I had a great time and felt very comfortable. It really gets you connected with why we all chose to ride bikes. The races are fun, healthy and very competitive and the racers, staff and sponsors for these events are truly great people. I can't wait for the first race in April."

Landis won the Tour de France in July of 2006, but organizers later stripped him of his title following a positive doping test for testosterone. Original runner-up Oscar Pereiro was awarded the title in October of 2007. Landis' bid to overturn his positive doping test before a hearing involving the US Anti-doping Agency (USADA) was unsuccessful when an arbitration panel ruled to uphold his positive test results and subsequent two-year competition ban in September.

However, Landis is still awaiting the outcome of his final appeal before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), with a decision expected in March. In the meantime, he has been serving his suspension, which applies to sanctioned competition. The NUE series is sanctioned by neither the UCI nor USA Cycling.

A source close to Landis told Cyclingnews that Landis was fully committed to the NUE Series regardless of the outcome before CAS. "He's commited to his sponsors and the NUE Series will be his primary competitive forum for 2008. Whether CAS overturns the decision against Landis, it doesn't change his competitive focus for the year. The NUE series is an opportunity for Floyd to keep himself in race form and to continue to provide value to his sponsors who have stood by him."

In addition to attracting many local and regional grassroots racers, the NUE series' growing profile is drawing over time more elite level racers, many of whom are subjected to anti-doping testing out of competition and at other competitions.

When asked if there were any plans to add anti-doping testing for the NUE series, co-organizer, Garth Prosser said to Cyclingnews, "No, we don't have that kind of money. This is old school mountain biking. We could make more money by recycling the beer cans from after the race than from organizing the race." Before making his reputation in the professional road scene, Landis was one of those "old school" racers on the American mountain bike circuit.

The 2008 NUE Series will open April 19 in Tennessee with the Cohutta 100 and will wrap up on September 6 in California with the Tahoe-Sierra 100. See the full NUE series schedule here.

The 2007 series was won by Chris Eatough (Trek / VW), who is expected to defend his title in 2008 although he could not be reached for confirmation.

Snake Creek Gap TT #1 and 12/Oleta

2008-01-06T17:18:00.001-08:00

Racing in January?! Great job to all of you!

Johnny Garner, 13th (Mens 35+, 34 mile)

Peter Uher, 3rd (Mens 50+, 34 mile)

Carey Lowery, 3rd (Womens Open, 34 mile)

Scott Hodge, 3rd (Singlespeed, 34 mile)

Norma Rainwater, 2nd (Womens 30+, 34 mile)

also, CONGRATS to Chris Janiszewski for 2nd place Solo at the 12 hours of Oleta (on his singlespeed!)

Fool's Gold 100 & 50 Mountain Bike Races 2008 Racer List

2007-12-18T18:10:00.000-08:00

FINAL PRE-REGISTERED RACER LIST (sorry it's messy!)
jeff
schalk
100 Miles - Male
Cheryl
Sornson
100 Miles - Female
Jeremiah
Bishop
100 Miles - Male
Thomas
Turner
100 Miles - Male
charlie
storm
100 Miles - Male
Rich
Dillen
100 Miles - SS
Namrita
O'Dea
100 Miles - Female
Trish
Stevenson
100 Miles - Female
Bob
Simpson
100 Miles - Male
Scott
Pierce
100 Miles - Male
Robin
Oscar
100 Miles - Male
Thomas
McKenzie
100 Miles - Male
Michael
Livingston
100 Miles - Male
Michael
Jarosz
100 Miles - Male
Michael
James
100 Miles - Male
Corey
Hubbard
100 Miles - Male
Roger
Hilten
100 Miles - Male
Chris
Guy
100 Miles - Male
John
Dove
100 Miles - Male
joseph
dennis
100 Miles - Male
Kevin
Cooney
100 Miles - Male
Allan
Atkinson
100 Miles - Male
James
Stone
100 Miles - Male
Marcel
Aguirre
100 Miles - SS
John
Brenner
100 Miles - SS
Stephen
Janes
100 Miles - Male
John
Majors
100 Miles - Vet 50+
warren
reid
100 Miles - Vet 50+
Harley
Smith
100 Miles - Vet 50+
James
Wilson
100 Miles - Vet 50+
Chris
McGill
100 Miles - SS
Jon
Dalman
100 Miles - Male
Greg
Turner
100 Miles - Vet 50+
Ted
Mather
100 Miles - Male
Bo
Martin
100 Miles - Male
Taylor
Sullivan
100 Miles - Male
Marcus
Furlong
100 Miles - Male
Robert
Toledano
100 Miles - Male
Laura
White
100 Miles - Female
Ryan
O'Dell
100 Miles - Male
Marshall
Reeves
100 Miles - Vet 50+
Lee
Neal
100 Miles - Male
Brendan
Gibbs
100 Miles - SS
kevin
sloan
100 Miles - Male
Chris
Stanley
100 Miles - Male
David
Grauer
100 Miles - Vet 50+
Charles
Meek
100 Miles - SS
Garth
Prosser
100 Miles - Male
Gunnar
Shogren
100 Miles - SS
Betsy
Shogren
100 Miles - Female
Neal
Radford
100 Miles - Male
Chris
Brown
100 Miles - SS
Travis
Knight
100 Miles - Male
Chris
Johns
100 Miles - Male
Eddie
Cremonese
100 Miles - Male
Jennifer
Moos
100 Miles - Female

Amy
Denicke
50 Miles - Open Female
Nancy
Fields
50 Miles - Open Female
Laina
Hamilton
50 Miles - Open Female
Anna
Kelso
50 Miles - Open Female
Anne
Ledbetter
50 Miles - Open Female
Annette
Manuel
50 Miles - Open Female
Maria
McIntire
50 Miles - Open Female
Lori
Mihalcik
50 Miles - Open Female
Leah
Mitcham
50 Miles - Open Female
Norma
Rainwater
50 Miles - Open Female
Sunny
Sandidge
50 Miles - Open Female
Julie
Stewart
50 Miles - Open Female
Cath
Simonsen
50 Miles - Open Female
Ryan
Allen
50 Miles - Open Male
Kelly
Bear
50 Miles - Open Male
George
Bedingfield
50 Miles - Open Male
Brad
Berryhill
50 Miles - Open Male
brian
bibens
50 Miles - Open Male
Grant
Blankenship
50 Miles - Open Male
Bill
Bravato
50 Miles - Open Male
Joe
Bruening
50 Miles - Open Male
Ryan
Butcher
50 Miles - Open Male
michael
butel
50 Miles - Open Male
nick
butel
50 Miles - Open Male
John
Carmichael
50 Miles - Open Male
Chris
Celka
50 Miles - Open Male
Remi
Champagne
50 Miles - Open Male
Darryl
Clark
50 Miles - Open Male
William
Coil
50 Miles - Open Male
Charles
Colburn
50 Miles - Open Male
CASEY
Coleman, Jr
50 Miles - Open Male
Joseph
Conrad
50 Miles - Open Male
Willie
Copeland
50 Miles - Open Male
Robert
Cotrell JR
50 Miles - Open Male
William
Cotty
50 Miles - Open Male
Austin
Crenshaw
50 Miles - Open Male
jeffrey
dawson
50 Miles - Open Male
Crispin
Del Nero
50 Miles - Open Male
Joe
Dunlop
50 Miles - Open Male
chris
dyer
50 Miles - Open Male
jeff
eickholt
50 Miles - Open Male
Joshua
Eickholt
50 Miles - Open Male
Kris
Fausnight
50 Miles - Open Male
William
Feier
50 Miles - Open Male
Ronald
Fields
50 Miles - Open Male
Richard
Foster
50 Miles - Open Male
Dustin
Gaddis
50 Miles - Open Male
Benjamin
Gaither
50 Miles - Open Male
Daniel
Gaither
50 Miles - Open Male
Johnny
Garner
50 Miles - Open Male
Kevin
Gibbs
50 Miles - Open Male
Jorge
Giraldo
50 Miles - Open Male
Wayne
Gowens
50 Miles - Open Male
David
Greenwell
50 Miles - Open Male
Stephen
Griffin
50 Miles - Open Male
Scott
Grissom
50 Miles - Open Male
Tom
Guckian
50 Miles - Open Male
stephen
hackett
50 Miles - Open Male
Lawson
Hagler
50 Miles - Open Male
Robert
Harmon
50 Miles - Open Male
monte
hewett
50 Miles - Open Male
Greg
Holland
50 Miles - Open Male
Christopher
Holzner
50 Miles - Open Male
Michael
Hopton
50 Miles - Open Male
Mike
Hutsel
50 Miles - Open Male
Mark
Johnson
50 Miles - Open Male
Jack
Forester
50 Miles - Open Male
Steve
Johnston
50 Miles - Open Male
Jason
Kron
50 Miles - Open Male
Jeff
Kulp
50 Miles - Open Male
Douglas
Mathews
50 Miles - Open Male
Michael
McCauley
50 Miles - Open Male
Carl
Mesta
50 Miles - Open Male
Jason
Milliron
50 Miles - Open Male
Dale
Morrison
50 Miles - Open Male
Michael
Napolitano
50 Miles - Open Male
Hokan
Ojert
50 Miles - Open Male
Jason
Ottinger
50 Miles - Open Male
Wade
Patton
50 Miles - Open Male
Joe
Petramale
50 Miles - Open Male
John
Powers
50 Miles - Open Male
Stuart
Rackley
50 Miles - Open Male
Kurt
Rampton
50 Miles - Open Male
Joe
Reese
50 Miles - Open Male
simon
reid
50 Miles - Open Male
Andres
Rojas
50 Miles - Open Male
Russell
Sandidge
50 Miles - Open Male
Joseph
Sassenberger
50 Miles - Open Male
Kevin
Satterfield
50 Miles - Open Male
JOHN
SCHWAB
50 Miles - Open Male
Bob
Seitz
50 Miles - Open Male
dave
senecal
50 Miles - Open Male
Robert
Smeltzer
50 Miles - Singlespeed
Eric
Smith
50 Miles - Open Male
brian
southern
50 Miles - Open Male
Daniel
Steighner
50 Miles - Open Male
Scott
Steurer
50 Miles - Open Male
Mark
Stewart
50 Miles - Open Male
Tim
Thomas
50 Miles - Open Male
Erik
VanName
50 Miles - Open Male
Jemery
Wehunt
50 Miles - Open Male
Lee
Wells
50 Miles - Open Male
Simon
williams
50 Miles - Open Male
Martin
Wilson
50 Miles - Open Male
Tim
Winters
50 Miles - Singlespeed
Ron
Witcher
50 Miles - Open Male
Daniel
Wren
50 Miles - Open Male
Christopher
Young
50 Miles - Open Male
Rick
Plite
50 Miles - Open Male
Rusty
Wouters
50 Miles - Open Male
Asa ( Monte )
Marshall
50 Miles - Open Male
Ray
Allen
50 Miles - Open Male
Robert
Eiserman
50 Miles - Open Male
Scott
Mastej
50 Miles - Open Male
Jacob
Meyer
50 Miles - Open Male
Keith
Kudlac
50 Miles - Open Male
Jesse
Dunn
50 Miles - Open Male
Stephen
Russell
50 Miles - Open Male
Brett
Pearman
50 Miles - Open Male
Steve
Bartzen
50 Miles - Open Male
Bruce
Morris
50 Miles - Open Male
Kim
Moore
50 Miles - Open Female
Linda
Reimann
50 Miles - Open Female
Juan
Gomez
50 Miles - Open Male
Lee
Lyman
50 Miles - Open Female
Josh
Bailey
50 Miles - Open Male
Emelie
Soderstrom
50 Miles - Open Female
Adrian
Hruszkewycz
50 Miles - Open Male
Nancy
Dalman
50 Miles - Open Female
John
Allan
50 Miles - Open Male
Logan
Boss
50 Miles - Vet 50+
Vincent
Garcia III
50 Miles - Vet 50+
Larry
Henley
50 Miles - Vet 50+
Kenny
Jones
50 Miles - Vet 50+
Tom
Kaltenbach
50 Miles - Vet 50+
Victor
Palmeri
50 Miles - Vet 50+
art
shuster
50 Miles - Vet 50+
Eric
Snyder
50 Miles - Vet 50+
Sam
Spetalnick
50 Miles - Vet 50+
Tom
Spetalnick
50 Miles - Vet 50+
Richard
Stokes
50 Miles - Vet 50+
Phillip
Webster
50 Miles - Vet 50+
Stanley
Wills
50 Miles - Vet 50+
Hans
Plug
50 Miles - Vet 50+
Peter
Uher
50 Miles - Vet 50+
Donovan
Spurgeon
50 Miles - Vet 50+
Billy
Allan
50 Miles - Vet 50+
Jeffrey
Duckworth
50 Miles - Vet 50+
William
Purdue
50 Miles - Open Male
Aaron
Chamberlain
50 Miles - Open Male
Willie
Copeland
50 Miles - Singlespeed
Brian
Archer
50 Miles - Singlespeed
David
Webster
50 Miles - Singlespeed
Robi
Johnston
50 Miles - Singlespeed
Rich
Blanchette
50 Miles - Singlespeed
Eric
Glidewell
50 Miles - Singlespeed
Mike
Brown
50 Miles - Singlespeed
Christopher
Stark
50 Miles - Open Male
Michael
Quinlan
50 Miles - Open Male
Tyler
Trammell
50 Miles - Open Male
Mark
Hutchinson
50 Miles - Singlespeed
Michael
Fitzgerald
50 Miles - Singlespeed
Tim
Powell
50 Miles - Open Male
Al
Brown
50 Miles - Open Male
Neal
Boyd
50 Miles - Open Male
Jerry
McClung
50 Miles - Open Male
Reese
Haettich
50 Miles - Open Male
Matt
Smith
50 Miles - Singlespeed
Shannon
Greenhill
50 Miles - Open Female
Dave
Muse
50 Miles - Open Male
Tyler
Benedict
50 Miles - Open Male
Tylers
Friend
50 Miles - Open Male
Bill
Lanzilotta
50 Miles - Open Male
Nicholas
Wakenbake
50 Miles - Open Male
Maria
Carelli
50 Miles - Open Female
Duane
Dobesh
50 Miles - Vet 50+
Darren
Wood
50 Miles - Open Male
Patrick
Burke
50 Miles - Open Male
Josh
Leigh
50 Miles - Singlespeed
Rex
Mayne
50 Miles - Open Male
Jeff
Kaplan
50 Miles - Open Male
Kevin
Ash
50 Miles - Open Male
Bradley
Cobb
50 Miles - Open Male
Peter
Joski
50 Miles - Open Male
Robert
Yeske
50 Miles - Open Male
James
Bangs
50 Miles - Open Male
Cale
Collins
50 Miles - Open Male
Marcus
Seymour
50 Miles - Open Male
Margo
Carroll
50 Miles - Open Female
Kyley
Cross
50 Miles - Open Female
Andy
Hall
50 Miles - Singlespeed
Justin
Mace
50 Miles - Open Male
Karina
Fernandez
50 Miles - Open Female
Eddie
Murray
50 Miles - Open Male
Tom
Gillis
50 Miles - Open Male
Graham
Gillis
50 Miles - Open Male
Michael
Pisarri
50 Miles - Open Male
Ken Gilbert
50 Miles - Open Male

55nine Performance owners interview at Cyclingnews.com

2007-11-14T05:55:00.000-08:00

Eddie and Namrita were interviewed by Sue George and they will be the new diarists of cyclingnews.com. Check out the interview and upcoming diary for an insight to their lives of endurance training, racing, and race promotion..among other things.

LINK

Fool's Gold 100 to be part of the NUE MTB 100 series

2007-11-05T05:27:00.000-08:00

The Fool's Gold 100 mile mountain bike race will be the 6th race of 8 offroad centuries in the 2008 National Ultra Endurance Series.

Cohutta 100 Tennessee April 19
Mohican MTB 100 Ohio June 7
Lumberjack 100 Michigan June 14
Breckenridge 100 Colorado July 19
Wilderness 101 Pennsylvania July 26
Fool’s Gold 100 Georgia August 16
Shenandoah 100 Virginia August 31
Tahoe-Sierra 100 California September 6

Best 4 out of 8
All ties broken at the final event

Carey Lowery wins Hill of Truth 12 hour in TN

2007-10-31T07:51:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Carey! And, good luck at La Ruta next week!

55nine Performance and Vassago Cycles

2007-10-19T14:02:00.000-07:00

We are excited to announce our partnership with Vassago Cycles in the dual sponsorship of former Kona-sponsored enduro-freak Eddie O'Dea and Namrita O'Dea (Vassago Cycles/55nine Performance) on Team Vassago Cycles/55nine Performance for 2008.

Both Eddie and Namrita will race the 2008 Granny Gear Solo 24 hour Series on their Vassago 29er mountain bikes. Eddie will race the new Vassago Chupacabra and Namrita will race the Chupacabra as well as her Vassago Jabberwocky singlespeed for the 2nd year in a row. Also look for both Eddie and Namrita at the Singlespeed World Championship Race 2008 in Napa, CA and at several of the National Ultra Endurance (100 miler) races next year.

55nine Performance is Eddie and Namrita's personal business focused on Laser-precision bike fitting using the Wobble-naught system, Sports Nutrition, and Coaching.

How's that for a winning combination!

Specialized/Red Bull Racer Rebecca Rusch Interview

2007-10-10T06:04:00.000-07:00

Ride424.com interviewed professional endurance racer Rebecca Rusch, check out her interview...notice she gives props to her Wobble-naught bike fit!

Georgia Cross Series

2007-10-05T06:52:00.000-07:00

55nine Performance is sponsoring the 2007 Georgia Cross Series. The first race is Oct. 21 in Conyers, GA. Come on out!

Fools Gold in Bicycling Magazine (Nov 2007)

2007-10-05T05:37:00.000-07:00

Check out Bicycling Magazine's November 2007 issue. Fools Gold 100 is one of the top 6 Off-road centuries the magazine recommends. Fools Gold has both a 100 mile and a 50 mile race and the 2008 date will be announced in the very near future.

The mountains of North Georgia are home to the state's first and only dirty century. In addition to a load of singletrack and a few gravel road surges, expect a roaring party after the race, with beer included. Dahlonega, GA; 55nineperformance.com.

12 Hours of Dauset--great for 55nine Performance clients

2007-09-23T08:14:00.001-07:00

We had several impressive finishes at the 6 and 12 hours of Dauset this weekend!

6 Hour:
Shey Lindner (Bear Naked/Cannondale)- 1st place solo male
Peter Uher (Arc Angels/Outspokin)- 4th place solo male
Kate Cook (Sorella Cycling)- 3rd place solo female
Nancy Fields- 5th place solo female

12 Hour:
Eddie O'Dea (55nine Performance)- 1st place solo male
Harvey Minton (Independent Fabrications)- 2nd place solo male
Namrita O'Dea (Vassago Cycles/55nine Performance)- 1st place solo female

Sport Team:
Go Fast Pops- 9th place

Beginner Team:
Zerie USA- 1st place

Co-Ed Team:
Endo- 2nd place
Just for Fun- 9th place

6 hours of Conyers MTB Race Results

2007-09-14T05:25:00.000-07:00

Solo SS Male:
Mike Livingston (55nine Performance)- 7th

Solo SS Female:
Namrita O'Dea (Vassago Cycles/55nine Performance)- 1st

Solo Sport:
Eric Van Name- 5th

Solo Clydesdale:
Mike Smith- 9th

Crit weekend in ATL--Grant Park & Buckhead

2007-09-14T05:18:00.000-07:00

Buckhead Criterium Results:

Elite:
Nick Gastley (AVX)- 28th

Pro/1/2:
Joey Rosskopf (Aarons/L5 Flyers)- 26th

Women:
Kim Foland (BMW/Bianchi)- 11th

Grant Park Criterium Results:

Competitive:
Graham Swift (Aarons/L5 Flyers)- 8th

Pro/1/2:
Joey Rosskopf (Aarons/L5 Flyers)- 19th

Carey Lowery mentioned on the Wobble-naught Blog

2007-09-10T06:06:00.000-07:00

Friday, September 07, 2007
Carey Lowery takes Ultra Endurance Series!

Carey Lowery wins the NUE Series

The National Ultra Endurance Series consists of seven 100 mile races held throughout the US. Racers must complete at least 4 of the 7 national series events in order to qualify for series awards and recognition. Carey Lowery (Outdoor Store - Chattanooga, TN) came away with podium places in each of the 5 events she partook in, including an impressive win at the Mohican 100. Carey was fit at 55nine Performance in Atlanta, GA. In addition to her NUE title, Carey took second to fellow Wobble-Naughter, Rebecca Rusch, in the equally tough, but separate USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Ultra-Endurance series. This kind of consistency is not an accident.

Carey is a mother to beautiful red haired daughter and a full time veterinarian who was looking for an edge. She found it in the Wobble-Naught system. A proper fit and pedaling technique coupled with a focused training schedule has repeated huge rewards for Carey. Congratulations on an amazing season.

If you live on the eastcoast, best see Eddie, he is the real deal!

www.wobblenaught.com

55nine Performance Clients are Racing Strong

2007-09-05T07:15:00.000-07:00

Congrats to all these fine racers!

Shenandoah 100:
Carey Lowery (Outdoor Store)- 3rd Female (And Carey WON the NUE Series title!!)
Shey Lindner (Bear Naked/Cannondale)- 10th
Harvey Minton (Independent Fabrication)- 13th

13 Hours of Santos:
Chris Janiszewski- 3rd solo male
Eddie O'Dea (55nine Performance)- 4th solo male
Namrita O'Dea (Vassago Cycles/55nine Performance)- 1st solo female
Renee Martinez, Jake Corwine, Beth McFadden, Nancy & Ronnie Fields, Mark Duffus, and Julianne North were all on the co-ed team podium together!

And even more Fools Gold Pics

2007-09-02T20:26:00.000-07:00

Go here.

More Fools Gold Pics

2007-08-28T19:43:00.000-07:00

Another Win for Carey!

2007-08-28T05:42:00.001-07:00

Carey Lowery took 1st (Pro/Expert) at the Black Bear Rampage MTB Race this past weekend!

Other Results:

Lisa Rolf (3rd beginner women)
Norma Rainwater (5th Expert women)
Kate Cook (7th Expert women)
Patrick Barry (3rd beginner male)
Johnny Garner (12th sport male)

Please keep us updated on your race results so we can post them!

Fools Gold Recap & Interviews on MTBCAST.com

2007-08-23T06:45:00.001-07:00

Check Episode 87.

Fools Gold 100 & 50 Mountain Bike Race Results

2007-08-20T19:10:00.000-07:00

Pics courtesy of Trev Martin:

RACE RESULTS:

Note: 27 racers started the 100 miler, and only the following completed it. CONGRATS!

6:35 100 mile start
100 mile race results:

16:52 10:17 Sam Koerber (Pro Bikes) - 1st male open
16:56 10:21 Harvey Minton (Independent Fabrication) - 2nd male open
17:20 10:45 Peter Joski (Dedicated Athlete) - 3rd male open
17:32 10:57 Rich Dillen (Team Dicky) - 4th male open
17:49 11:14 Garth Prosser (Bear Naked/Cannondale) - 5th male open
18:10 11:35 Trish Stevenson (Pro Bikes) - 1st female
19:29 12:54 Carey Lowery (Outdoor Store) - 2nd female
19:31 12:56 Wesley Garland - 6th male open
20:05 13:30 Neal Radford (Visa/Amex) - 7th male open
21:00 14:25 Rebecca Tomaszewski (Hub/Terrapin) - 3rd female
21:04 14:29 Travis Knight - 8th male open
21:05 14:30 William Taylor - 9th male open
23:54 17:19 Patrick Burke (Northstar Bicycles) - 1st Vet open 45+

7:00 50 mile start
50 mile race results:

12:01 5:01 Shane Schreihart (Dedicated Athlete) - 1st male open
12:01 5:01 Eric Watson (F.C.A) - 2nd male open
12:13 5:13 Eric Smith - 3rd male open
12:20 5:20 Joe Dunlop (Atlanta Pro Bikes) - 4th male open
12:32 5:32 Patrick Jones (Independent Fabrication) - 5th male open
12:32 5:32 Peter Uher (Outspokin Bikes/Arc Angels) - 1st Vet Open 45+
12:36 5:36 Jason Murell - 6th male open
12:44 5:44 Brian Bergeler - 7th male open
12:53 5:53 Rob Howell - 8th male open
12:55 5:55 Jonathan LaRoy (E-Designs) - 9th male open
13:00 6:00 Hans Plug - 2nd Vet Open 45+
13:02 6:02 Chris Davis (Vassago Cycles) - 10th male open
13:03 6:03 Paula Burks (Vantaggio Specialized) - 1st female
13:04 6:04 Jason Crosby - 11th male open
13:04 6:04 Dave Desrosiers - 12th male open
13:05 6:05 Steve Houghton - 3rd Vet Open 45+
13:12 6:12 Joe Petramale - 13th male open
13:13 6:13 Mark Greenslit - 14th male open
13:17 6:17 Dave Muse (BOR)- 15th male open
13:19 6:19 John Powers - 16th male open
13:20 6:20 Mike Hopton - 17th male open
13:26 6:26 Shannon Greenhill - 2nd female
13:27 6:27 Jeff Duckworth (Outspokin Bikes/Arc Angels) - 4th Vet Open 45+
13:27 6:27 Austin Crenshaw- 18th male open
13:32 6:32 Brian Archer (Vassago Cycles)- 19th male open
13:32 6:32 Chris Rampton (Faster Mustache)- 20th male open
13:34 6:34 Kurt Rampton- 21st male open
13:35 6:35 Aaron Chamberlain- 22nd male open
13:36 6:36 Jeramie Hoff (Hwy 58 Nutsack)- 23rd male open
13:42 6:42 Tim Winters- 24th male open
13:43 6:43 Remi Champagne- 25th male open
13:45 6:45 David Bryan- 26th male open
13:49 6:49 John Miles- 27th male open
13:51 6:51 Russell Sandidge (GATR)- 28th male open
13:51 6:51 Zeke Lilly (Cycle South)- 5th Vet Open 45+
13:54 6:54 Daniel Fowler- 29th male open
13:55 6:55 Marcus Seymour- 30th male open
14:01 7:01 Norma Rainwater (Sorella/Allegiance Strategists)- 3rd female
14:01 7:01 Johnny Garner- 31st male open
14:06 7:06 Rusty Wouters- 32nd male open
14:33 7:33 Wojtek Wysocki- 7th Vet Open 45+?
14:45 7:45 Kevin Gibbs- 33rd male open
14:47 7:47 Chris Hunt- 34th male open
14:48 7:48 David Greenwell- 8th Vet Open 45+
14:55 7:55 Matt Crouch- 35th male open
14:55 7:55 David Latty- 36th male open
14:59 7:59 Julie Stewart- 4th female
15:10 8:10 William Feier (Pacesetter Steel)- 9th Vet Open 45+
15:11 8:11 Brad Berryhill- 37th male open
15:12 8:12 Susan Williams- 5th female
15:19 8:19 Anne Ledbetter- 6th female
15:26 8:26 Leo Anderson- 38th male open
15:33 8:33 Robert Cotrell- 39th male open
15:55 8:55 Dave Parrett (Thomson)- 40th male open
16:00 9:00 Robert Seitz (GATR)- 10th Vet Open 45+
16:00 9:00 Alan Ellis- 41st male open
16:05 9:05 Sunny Sandidge- 7th female
16:17 9:17 Todd Beasley (Northstar Bicycles)- 42nd male open
16:43 9:43 John Mcnamara- 43rd male open
16:44 9:44 Richard Sargent- 44th male open
17:06 10:06 Michael Hutsel- 45th male open
17:37 10:37 Brian Hutsel- 46th male open
17:37 10:37 Krystle Azerolo- 8th female
17:45 10:45 Erica Davidson- 9th female
19:55 12:55 Wes Tyler- 11th Vet Open 45+

Please let us know any discrepancies. Thanks!

Fools Gold 100 & 50

2007-08-19T19:48:00.001-07:00

Congrats to 55nine Performance clients:

Peter Uher- 1st place 50 mile (Vet Open 45+)
Harvey Minton- 2nd place 100 mile (Male Open)
Carey Lowery- 2nd place 100 mile (Female Open)

Full results coming in the next few days.

Carey Lowery is on fire!

2007-08-09T09:15:00.000-07:00

Carey Lowery (Team Outdoor Store) had been incredibly consistent this season.

Carey took 3rd at the Wilderness 101 which moves her ahead of former NUE series leader Danielle Musto. The race at the Shenandoah 100 will decide the final outcome.

Not only that, Carey also finishes 2nd in the NORBA Ultra Endurance series:

Women's Individual Standings:
1. Rebecca Rusch (Ketchum, Idaho/Red Bull-Specialized) 160
2. Carey Lowery (Athens, Tennessee/Team Outdoor Store) 130
3. Monique Sawicki (Mililani, Hawaii/Ergon Elsworth) 60
4. Lynn Stott (Boise, Idaho) 60
5. Christina Smith (Denton, Texas/Team Ortho-Sage Cycles) 40

Congratulations to Carey on her success so far this year and good luck in the latter half!

Wilderness 101, GSC Race @ Macon

2007-08-05T17:20:00.000-07:00

Wilderness 101:
Carey Lowery (Outdoor Store)- 3rd Open Women!!!

GSC Race @ Macon:
Shey Lindner- 5th
Peter Uher- 6th Expert 40-49

ORAMM, MTB Nationals

2007-08-03T06:35:00.000-07:00

Offroad Assault on Mount Mitchell
Harvey Minton (Independent Fabrications)- 1st Masters Men

MTB Nationals at Sugar Mt, NC
Zdenek Fiebinger- 1st Expert Men 35-39

MTB Nationals at Mt. Snow, VT
Carey Lowery- 2nd Expert Women 35-39

Congrats!!

Eddie O'Dea (55nine Performance) is 4th at 24 Hour National Championship

2007-08-01T07:08:00.000-07:00

For the 2nd year in a row, Eddie O'Dea of 55nine Performance raced his way to 4th place at the 24 Hour National Championship race in Wausau, WI. Big congrats to Eddie!

Other Wobble-naughters of note:
Nat Ross- 2nd place mens solo
Rebecca Rusch- 2nd place womens solo
Namrita O'Dea (Vassago Cycles/55nine Performance)- 8th womens solo

Fools Gold 100 & 50 mile MTB Races- Current Registered List

2007-07-08T05:33:00.001-07:00

Andrew McConnell, Decatur GA - 100 miles Vet Open 45+
Ted Mather, Dunwoody GA - 100 miles Open Male
Ray Allen, Roswell GA - 50 miles Open Male
Keith Manthey, Alpharetta GA - 50 miles Open Male
Chris Hunt (DoYouSnore.com), Decatur GA - 50 miles Vet Open 45+
Alan Ellis, Birmingham AL - 50 miles Open Male
Michael Cauley, Coral Springs FL - 50 miles Open Male
Norma Rainwater (Sorella Cycling/Allegiance Strategists), Oakwood GA - 50 miles Open Female
Johnny Garner (Outdoor Mafia), Oakwood GA - 50 miles Open Male
Michael Hutsel, Atlanta GA - 50 miles Open Male
Marc Crouch, Tucker GA - 100 miles Open Male
Allan Atkinson, Asheville NC - 100 miles Open Male
Krystle Azerolo, Columbia, MO - 50 miles Open Female
Brian Hutsel, Columbia, MO - 50 miles Open Male
Lee Childers (Outback Bikes/Georgia Tech Cycling), Dacula, GA - 100 miles Open Male
Luke Kennison, Woodstock, GA - 50 miles Open Male
Mike Smith (JO MAMMA), Atlanta, GA - 100 miles Open Male
Harvey Minton (Independent Fabrication), Tampa, FL - 100 miles Open Male
Wesley Davidson, Fort Bragg, NC - 100 miles Open Male
Erica Davidson, Fort Bragg, NC - 50 miles Open Female
Jeff Duckworth (Outspokin Bikes), Kennesaw, GA - 50 miles Vet Open 45+
Wes Tyler, Columbia, SC - 50 miles Vet Open 45+
Michael Hopton, Marietta, GA - 50 miles Open Male
Steve Houghton, Smyrna, GA - 50 miles Vet Open 45+
Anne Ledbetter, Smyrna, GA - 50 miles Open Female
Jonathon LaRoy (E-Designs), Greenville, SC - 50 miles Open Male
Rich Dillen (Team Dicky), Charlotte, NC - 100 miles Open Male
Joe Petramale, Roswell, GA - 50 miles Open Male
Peter Joski (Dedicated Athlete), Decatur, GA - 100 miles Open Male
Matthew Crouch, Atlanta, GA - 50 miles Open Male
Patrick Jones, Atlanta, GA - 50 miles Open Male
Donovan Spurgeon, Suwanee, GA - 50 miles Vet Open 45+
Steve Pavent (Action WheelSport), St. Petersburg, FL - 50 miles Open Male
Jolie Pavent, St. Petersburg, FL - 50 miles Open Female
Robert Harrington (Plum Grove Cyclery), Leesburg, VA - 50 miles Open Male
Andrew Alvarez, Marietta, GA - 50 miles Open Male
Daniel Fowler, Tallahassee, FL - 50 miles Open Male
Ken Foster, Tallahassee, FL - 50 miles Vet Open 45+
Eric Smith, Tallahassee, FL - 50 miles Open Male
Robert Cotrell, Atlanta, GA - 50 miles Open Male
Remi Champagne, Marietta, GA - 50 miles Open Male
Rusty Wouters, Smyrna, GA - 50 miles Open Male
William Feier (Pacesetter Steel), Marietta, GA - 50 miles Vet Open 45+
Tory Bartlett, Waterloo, IL - 50 miles Open Male
Mike Stanley (Hub/Terrapin Cycling Team), Commerce, GA - 100 miles Open Male
Rebecca Tomaszewski (Hub/Terrapin Cycling Team), Boone, NC - 100 miles Open Female
Jason Murrell, Ocoee, TN - 50 miles Open Male
Tim Winters, Cumming, GA - 50 miles Open Male
Aaron Chamberlain, Atlanta, GA - 50 miles Open Male
Brian Archer (Vassago Cycles, WTB, Bike29.com, White Brothers, Cane Creek), Gray, TN - 50 miles Open Male
Susan Williams, Memphis, TN - 50 miles Open Female
Jarret Kinder, Memphis, TN - 100 miles Open Male
John Powers, Wake Forest, NC - 50 miles Open Male
Kelly Parham (Northstar Bicycles), Dawsonville, GA - 100 miles Open Male
Jeff Breu, Anderson, SC - 100 miles Open Male
Christopher Rampton (Faster Mustache), Atlanta, GA - 50 miles Open Male
Mark Stewart (Cartecay Bikes), Sugar Hill, GA - 100 miles Open Male
Julie Stewart, Sugar Hill, GA - 50 miles Open Female
Jim Shanni, Monroe, GA - 100 miles Open Male
Chris Janiszewski, Gainesville, FL - 100 miles Open Male
David Greenwell, Snellville, GA - 50 miles Vet Open 45+
Monte Hewett, Atlanta, GA - 50 miles Vet Open 45+
Robert Seitz (GATR, Appalachee Cycles, Link2Sales, Typematters Inc.), Lilburn, GA - 50 miles Vet Open 45+
David Latty, Lula, GA - 50 miles Open Male
Chip Whitworth, Dalton, GA - 50 miles Open Male
Billy Horne, Starke, FL - 100 miles Open Male
Mike Nuccio, New Port Ritchey, FL - 50 miles Open Male
Austin Crenshaw, Atlanta, GA - 50 miles Open Male
John Brower, Ridgeland, MS - 100 miles Open Male
Kurt Rampton, Atlanta, GA - 50 miles Open Male
Kevin Tumlin, Athens, TN - 50 miles Open Male
Dave Desrosiers, Crawfordville, FL - 50 miles Open Male
Darryl Barnes, Gainesville, GA - 100 miles Open Male
Wesley Garland, Alpharetta, GA - 100 miles Open Male
William Taylor, Easley, SC - 100 miles Open Male
Chris Davis (Vassago Cycles, WTB, Bike29.com, White Brothers, Cane Creek), Arden, NC - 50 miles Open Male
John Miles, Durham, NC - 50 miles Open Male
Leo Anderson, Dahlonega, GA - 50 miles Open Male
Brian Bergeler, Durham, NC - 50 miles Open Male
Peter Uher, Marietta, GA - 50 miles Vet Open 45+
Todd Beasley (Northstar Bicycles), Gainesville, GA - 50 miles Open Male
Shane Schreihart (Dedicated Athlete), Marietta, GA - 50 miles Open Male
Dave Parret (Thomson), Macon, GA - 50 miles Vet Open 45+
Mark Greenslit, Summerville, SC - 50 miles Open Male
John McNamara, Summerville, SC - 50 miles Open Male
Joe Dunlop (Atlanta Pro Bicycles), Snellville, GA - 50 miles Open Male
Russell Sandidge (GATR), Atlanta, GA - 50 miles Open Male
Sunny Sandidge (Sorella Cycling/Allegiance Strategists), Atlanta, GA - 50 miles Open Female
Cricket Butler (Southpark Cycles), Charlotte, NC - 100 miles Open Female
John Drummond - festival only
Kristin Elliott - festival only
Shawn Kalman - festival only
Jennifer Kalman - festival only
Janice Combs - festival only
Sandra Tabares - festival only

Bunkhouse Assignments- we are ready to assign spaces in the Bunkhouses. There are 16 cabins, with 14 beds each. Email mailto:namrita@55nineperformance.com/ with your cabin request. Your confirmation of placement will be your name on the list below. You will want to bring bed linens and a pillow. You must be on the current registered list in order to reserve a bunkhouse space.

Cabin 1:
Michael Cauley
Shawn Kalman
Jennifer Kalman
Sandra Tabares
Janice Combs
John Drummond
Trev Martin
Anne Martin
Eddie O'Dea
Jim O'Dea
Dan O'Dea

Cabin 2:
Harvey Minton
Kristin Elliott
Tomato
Mike Stanley
Rebecca Tomaszewski
Mike Nuccio
Allan Atkinson

Cabin 3:
Ted Mather
Alan Ellis
Wes Tyler
Ken Foster
Daniel Fowler
Eric Smith
Jim Shanni
Dave Desrosiers

Cabin 4:
Robert Cotrell
Remi Champagne
Rusty Wouters
Jarret Kinder
Susan Williams

Latest Hekman news, from cyclingnews.com

2007-07-05T12:52:00.000-07:00

USA CRITS Series leader Mark Hekman (Abercrombie & Fitch) is ready to continue defending his championship lead at this week's Iron Hill Twilight Criterium in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Hekman, who recently won the Tour of Ohio, feels confident he can continue defending his 202 point series lead from Frank Travieso (AEG-Toshiba-JetNetwork).

"We have a real strong team now," declared Hekman, whose squad dominated the action in Ohio. "We're sending six guys to West Chester. A lot of the guys are students, so they're really coming into form right now, where earlier in the year they weren't feeling so good. Everything's coming together, so it should be pretty exciting. Everything for me right now is based around this Series. This is the number one priority."

This week's race features a technical rectangular, one kilometre course that begins at the intersection of Gay and High Streets. Riders will complete 60 high-speed laps through West Chester's unique commercial district.

Article from cyclingnews.com

USA Cycling National Road Festival & Le Tour de l'Abitibi

2007-07-02T08:05:00.000-07:00

Good luck to our junior riders who are competing in both the USA Cycling National Road Festival and the Le Tour de l'Abitibi: Joey Rosskopf & Nick Housely. Also joining them is Wobble-Naught fit Christian Parrett.

http://www.7springs.com/bike/roadfestival.htm
http://www.tourabitibi.qc.ca/

Joey take 3rd in the qualifying pursuit and is currently sitting 3rd overall:

1 Jp Leclair (Adobe/Schwalbe Prese) 3.38.30
2 Nik Reinert (Team Fuji / Salamand) 3.46.00
3 Joey Rosskopf (Aarons/L5 Flyers) 3.47.50

2008 Fools Gold 100/50 MTB Race Course Map (unofficial)

2007-06-29T11:19:00.000-07:00

Here it is! This map is unofficial pending forest service approval. All of this route is legal for mountain biking, so pre-riding is encouraged. Please share the trail.

The course marked below is a single 50 mile loop. The 50 mile race will consist of one loop and the 100 mile course will consist of 2 laps of this course. The start finish is located at Camp Wahsega. Please respect that Camp Wahsega is private property and you are not permitted to park there except for during the Fools Gold event. More details on the race can be found here.

Tour of Ohio, Cowbell Challenge, GSC Columbus

2007-06-25T10:26:00.000-07:00

Tour of Ohio
A&F's Mark Hekman wins Tour of Ohio!

Cowbell Challenge 12 Hour Mountain Bike Race (NORBA Endurance Series race)
Mens Solo:
Eddie O'Dea (Kona Bicycles/55nine Performance)- 2nd

Womens Solo:
Rebecca Rusch (Specialized)- 1st
Carey Lowery (Outdoor Store)- 2nd

Womens Solo Singlespeed:
Namrita O'Dea (Vassago Cycles/55nine Performance)- 2nd

GSC MTB Race- Columbus, GA
Norma Rainwater- Womens Expert- 6th

Georgia Cup Savannah, RAAM, Tour of Ohio

2007-06-18T15:42:00.000-07:00

Another big weekend of racing, and more excellent results from our clients!

Maxxis Georgia Cup Savannah:
Stage Race:
Kim Foland- 1st, Cat 1, Bianchi/BMW

Circuit Race:
Kim Foland- 1st, Cat 1, Bianchi/BMW

Crit Race:
Kim Foland- 1st, Cat 1, Bianchi/BMW

RAAM:
Phil Southerland's Team Type 1 wins the RAAM corporate team category with an average speed of 22.47 MPH for 3042.8 miles!
CYCLING NEWS REPORT

Tour of Ohio:
Mark Hekman moves into 2nd place on the GC at the Tour of Ohio!
CYCLING NEWS REPORT

This weekend is the Cowbell Challenge 12 hour NORBA Endurance Series race! Good luck to all the 55nine clients and Wobble-naughters racing..among them Rebecca Rusch (Specialized), Carey Lowery (Outdoor Store), Nat Ross (Subaru-Gary Fisher), and our own Eddie O'Dea (Kona Bicycles/55nine Performance) and Namrita O'Dea (Vassago Cycles/55nine Performance).

55nine sponsors the BURN 24 Hour Challenge

2007-06-13T05:56:00.001-07:00

What a great time! Eddie O'Dea of 55nine Performance put on another great event at the 2007 BURN 24 Hour Challenge. 55nine Performance donated the $250 cash prize to both the mens and womens Solo 24 hour winners, Mark Hendershot (Santa Cruz Syndicate) and Namrita O'Dea (Vassago Cycles/55nine Performance). Congrats to all the participants, and remember to support the event sponsors so events like this can continue to happen in the future!

Here are some pix from the race taken by pro Carl Mesta:

Fools Gold 100/50 mile Mountain Bike Race & Festival

2007-06-13T05:42:00.000-07:00

The race director of the largest 24 hour mountain bike race in the Southeast, the BURN 24 Hour Challenge, is bringing the Fools Gold Mountain Bike Race & Festival to Dahlonega, GA on August 17-19 (race on Aug 18). Check out the race website here.

Phil Southerland (Team Type 1) about to start RAAM

2007-06-11T15:39:00.000-07:00

55nine Performance client Phil Southerland is about to embark on another race across America (RAAM) with his team, Team Type 1. The race starts on June 12, and you can follow their progress on their blog. Good luck Phil!

Raleigh Downtown Crit & GSC Race- Fort Mountain

2007-06-11T07:49:00.000-07:00

Raleigh Downtown Crit (May 25, 2007)
Tim Henry, Jittery Joes (2nd- Pro)
Mark Hekman, A&F Pro Development Cycling Team (11th- Pro/1/2)

GSC MTB Race- Fort Mountain:
Mike Smith- 1st, Clydesdale
Mark Duffus- 2nd, Clydesdale

Mohican, BURN 24, Pan Am Championships, and more!

2007-06-04T15:09:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the lack of updates, we ourselves have been racing, fitting, working, etc. 55nine clients and client-ettes have been kicking butt!!

In no particular order, we are proud to report:

Mohican 100:
Carey Lowery- 1st female!!!!
Shey Lindner (Bear Naked/Cannondale)- 7th male
Harvey Minton (Independent Fabrications)- 12th male

Pan Am Championships:
Tina Pic (Colavita/Cooking Light)- 1st!! INCREDIBLE!

BURN 24 Hour:
Namrita O'Dea (Vassago Cycles/55nine Performance)- 1st Solo Women Singlespeed and Overall

SERC MTB Race, Jackson GA:
Mike Smith- 1st (again!)- Clydesdale
Shey Lindner- 6th- Pro/Semipro
Norma Rainwater- 7th- Expert

Georgia Cup- Union City
Phil Southerland (Team Type 1)- 15th Pro/1/2 crit
Wes Parrish (Reality Bikes)- 23rd Pro/1/2 crit

Notice a trend? Our clients are consistently placing the top in their fields. That's because our fit and technique really do work.

Are we missing your results? Please email us so we can post them. You deserve the recognition!

Keep racing hard,

55nine Performance

12 Hours of Tsali

2007-05-21T16:12:00.000-07:00

Harvey Minton (Independent Fabrications) on the podium again! 2nd place in the 12 hour!

Wobble-naught dealer Andy Applegate (A&F) 1st place in the 6 hour!

SERC Ducktown MTB Race Results

2007-05-09T06:24:00.000-07:00

Zdenek Fiebinger- 2nd Expert 30-39
Peter Uher- 11th Expert 40-49
Carey Lowery- 1ST! - Women Expert/Pro
Norma Rainwater- 10th - Women Expert
Chip Whitworth- 1st - Sport 30-39

Dominating the USA Crits SE Series

2007-05-07T08:24:00.000-07:00

..the Wobble-naughters are!

Overall Leaders:
Pro Men: Mark Hekman (Abercrombie & Fitch)
Pro Women: Tina Pic (Colavita/Sutter Home)

Congrats to Carey Lowery

2007-05-07T08:11:00.000-07:00

Carey just had her first SERC Regional Pro/Expert win the week after her 55nine Performance bike fitting! Carey is also leading the women in the NORBA National Endurance Series--she was incredibly strong before, but now that she has a 55nine fit..WATCH OUT!! Good luck with the rest of your season, Carey!!

Check out Carey's testimonial, just added.

Joey Rosskopf in Belgium

2007-05-07T08:03:00.000-07:00

55nine Performance client Joey Rosskopf (Aarons Juniors team/Cutters)has accepted the invitation to race with the US National Juniors Team for the rest of May.

Races scheduled are:
May 3: Wortegem-Petegem – Belgium
May 9-13: Course de la Paix – Czech Republic
May 18-20: Ronde van Axel – The Netherlands
May 26-28: Three Days of East Flanders – Belgium

What a great experience, and congrats to Joey! Good luck and race hard.

-55nine Performance

Dirty Spokes 12 hour MTB Race Results

2007-05-06T14:39:00.000-07:00

55nine Performance clients everywhere!!! Great job everyone!

Shey Lindner (Bear Naked/Cannondale)- 1st Solo male
Eddie O'Dea & Namrita O'Dea (Kona Bicycles/Vassago Cycles)- 1st 2-person Co-ed
Johnny Gardner (Outdoor Mafia)- 14th solo male
Mark Duffus- 19th solo male
Jacob Corwine- 21st solo male
Renee Martinez and Beth Macfadden- 1st Female team
Mike Smith- 8th 6 hour solo male
Kate Cook- 1st 6 hour solo female

Breaking News: Abercrombie & Fitch and Wobble-Naught

2007-05-04T12:26:00.000-07:00

Check it out!

or copy and paste: http://www.13wmaz.com/video/player_news.aspx?aid=35438&storyid=37658

Great weekend for the Wobble-naughters!

2007-04-30T20:34:00.000-07:00

Yes, 55nine Performance uses the Wobble-naught system to provide our Laser Precision Bike Fitting services. Check out all these fine people that are racing with a Wobble-naught fit!

Historic Roswell Criterium
Tina Pic (Colavita/Sutter Home)- 1st

Athens Twilight Criterium
Mark Hekman (Abercrombie & Fitch)- 1st

NMBS-AMBC-NE
Georgia Gould (Luna)- 1st
Shonny Vanlandingham (Luna)- 2nd

Dirt Sweat & Gears 12 hour MTB Race
Nat Ross (Subaru/Gary Fisher)- 1st
Ernesto Marenchin- 6th
Eddie O'Dea (Kona Bicycles/55nine Performance)- 7th
Rebecca Rusch (Red Bull/Specialized)- 2nd

GSC MTB Race @ Fort Yargo
Mike Smith- 1st Clydesdale
Zdenek Fiebinger- 2nd Expert 30-39
Shey Lindner- 2nd Pro/Semi-pro

Cohutta 100 Results

2007-04-24T05:16:00.000-07:00

Wow, lots of 55nine Performance clients out there this past weekened!

Mens 100 mile race:
Shey Lindner (Bear Naked/Cannondale)- 4th
Eddie O'Dea (Kona/55nine Performance)- 15th
Harvey Minton (Independent Fabrications)- 19th

Womens 100 mile race:
Namrita O'Dea (55nine Performance/Vassago Cycles)- 2nd Singlespeed/8th overall

Mens 35 mile race:
Peter Uher (Outspokin'/Arc Angels)- 2nd

Womens 35 mile race:
Kate Cook - 1st

Tina Pic wins U.S. Open in Richmond, VA

2007-04-07T18:58:00.000-07:00

The race started with snow, but Tina wins with the sprint!
Full story at www.cyclingnews.com

Wired to Win

2007-04-03T11:52:00.000-07:00

Wired to Win- the advance screening is on Friday April 13, at the IMAX @ Fernbank, in Atlanta. 6pm!

Details on the film are here.

More Race Results

2007-04-03T10:55:00.000-07:00

Perry-Roubaix, Perry GA (4/02/07)
Tim Henry (Pro, Jittery Joe's)- 11th
Phil Southerland (Cat 1, Team Type 1)- 34th
Mark Duffus (Cat 5, Central GA Cycling)- 13th
Matt Ward (Cat 5, AVX Cycling)- 18th
Gwenyth Lodge (Cat 4, AVX Cycling)- 7th

SERC: Columbia, TN (3/25/07)
Zdenek Fiebinger- 1st (Expert 30-39)

SERC: Tsali (4/1/07)
Zdenek Fiebinger- 3rd (Expert 30-39)
Harvey Minton (Independent Fabrications)- 4th (Expert 30-39)
Other Wobble-naughters:
Mark Hekman (A&F Inferno Racing)- 3rd (Pro/Semi-pro)
Andy Applegate (A&F Inferno Racing)- 8th (Pro/Semi-pro)

Georgia Cup: Gainesville

2007-03-29T16:53:00.000-07:00

Joey Rosskopf (Aaron's/L5 Flyers) had an excellent race..1ST PLACE in the Criterium (Elite, Cat 3), 11th in the road race, and 13th in the TT. Way to go!

ERGON/55nine Performance Demo Day at Blankets Creek on April 24

2007-03-27T16:37:00.000-07:00

GSC Race #1 Arrowhead Results

2007-03-20T08:35:00.000-07:00

Harvey Minton (Independent Fabrications)- 2nd Expert 30-39 (There's no stopping this guy...Endurance, XC...he's everywhere!)

Mike Smith - 1st Clydesdale!

Georgia Singlespeed State Championship Race

2007-03-14T07:42:00.000-07:00

Peter Uher took 1ST PLACE (Men 50+) this past weekend at the GA SS State Championship Race! Read Peter's testimonial on the 55nine Performance site. Awesome job Peter!

Also, congrats to Shey Linder (Bear Naked/Cannondale) for 3rd place in the Mens Open category!