Krista Park wins US Cup West #1

photo credit: Todd Park

Congratulations!

Carey Lowery wins TRANSROCKIES!

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

Cowbell Challenge 12 hour MTB Race- USAC Ultra Endurance Series

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

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

12 hours of Tsali and 24 hours of Conyers Race Results

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!

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!

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

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

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!

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!

Top of the podium again

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!

Snake Creek Gap TT #1 and 12/Oleta

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!)

Carey Lowery wins Hill of Truth 12 hour in TN

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

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

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

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

55nine Performance Clients are Racing Strong

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!

Another Win for Carey!

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!

Carey Lowery is on fire!

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

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

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

ORAMM, MTB Nationals

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

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