A couple of our racers at the TBF races in Granite Bay: You can see Maxx @ 2:16, Troy @ 2:23, and Cord @ 2:33.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Saturday, May 22, 2010
2010 6 Hours of Weaverville
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Team
Hyland Fisher- 1st Place - Solo Expert
Fastest Expert at the race. Only one rider, Pro Anthony Sinyard, had a faster time.
Hyland Fisher- 1st Place - Solo Expert
Fastest Expert at the race. Only one rider, Pro Anthony Sinyard, had a faster time.
Hyland right after finishing his final lap.
1st Place medal.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
2010 Loma Rica Ranch Mountain Bike Race
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Team
Chris Rose - 4th of 10 - Cat 1 - 40-49 Men
John Wood - 4th of 7 - Cat 2 - 40-49 Men
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Club
Paul Falvey - 2nd of 6 - Cat 2 - 50-99 Men
Tom Wood - 4th of 5 - Cat 1 - 50-99 Men
Chris Rose - 4th of 10 - Cat 1 - 40-49 Men
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Club
Paul Falvey - 2nd of 6 - Cat 2 - 50-99 Men
Tom Wood - 4th of 5 - Cat 1 - 50-99 Men
Sunday, May 02, 2010
2010 Coolest 24 & 8 Hour Race
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Team
Chris Rose - 2nd of 8 - 24 Hour Solo - 40-49 Men
Hyland Fisher - 2nd of 10 - 8 Hour Solo - Pro/Expert Men
Troy Groves - 5th of 18 - 8 Hour Solo - 30-39 Men
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Club
Tom Wood - 1st of 8 - 8 Hour Solo - Clydesdale Men
Chris Rose - 2nd of 8 - 24 Hour Solo - 40-49 Men
Hyland Fisher - 2nd of 10 - 8 Hour Solo - Pro/Expert Men
Troy Groves - 5th of 18 - 8 Hour Solo - 30-39 Men
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Club
Tom Wood - 1st of 8 - 8 Hour Solo - Clydesdale Men
Photos courtesy of Placerart.com.
Saturday, May 01, 2010
2010 Coolest 8 hour race report
The training program that I put together last November was designed for me to peak starting at last week's Lemurian through this week's Coolest 8. The Lemurian was a disaster. I blame the experimentation with nutrition, just as I did at Boggs V, and pretty much got the same result; running out of gas during the race. For the Coolest 8 I went back to what I had previously been using: energy bars, energy gels, Clif Blocks, Hammer Perpetuem and an electrolyte drink.
I had a good start position as the race began and I tried to maintain that as long as possible. All of us tried to find the best lines as there was quite a bit of mud on the trail, left, right, center.... Though I had to deal with some traffic on the first lap, it was fast.
First lap: 57:54 minutes, average speed 12.3, max speed 32.1.
My second lap was pretty fast too and I was feeling good.
Second lap: 59:02 minutes, average speed 11.6, max speed 32.4.
My third lap was going pretty good for the first 15 minutes. After one fast small creek crossing with lots of sharp rocks on the other side I saw a couple guys fixing their flats. Bummer for them, I said to myself, and was happy about my decision to run Stan's sealant. Cocky bastard. Right afterwards as the rear end of my bike was feeling a little soft I decided to get off the bike and check the rear tire. Going flat, of course! I pulled out my CO2 inflator, tried filling it but the o-ring in the inflator came out. First CO2 cartridge emptied. I got the o-ring back in and filled the tire to about 15-20 pounds with my second CO2 cartridge. I took it easy and slow to the aid station, half way through the course. There was a floor pump at the aid station and I filled my tire to about 30 psi and took off. I could tell the tire was going flat again and tried to get back to the start and my pit station as quick as possible.
At my pit station I filled my tire (which had only lost a little air at this point), got a new water bottle, more CO2 cartridges, some food and lubed my chain well. I took off as fast as possible, not happy about all the time I had lost messing with my tire.
Third lap: 109:49 minutes, average speed 9.8, max speed 31.6.
I was starting to get tired and my attitude turning bad at this point. I had plenty of nutrition in me, but couldn't put out the power like I wanted to, my heart rate was falling and I was toying with the idea of pulling out of the race. I pulled out of the Boggs V race in 4th place after doing 7 laps. I had enough time to do another lap at Boggs V but felt awful and decided not to. I ended up getting 8th place. Lesson learned.
Fourth lap: 109:44 minutes, average speed 9.8, max speed 32.7.
The fifth lap was pretty much like the fourth, tired, feeling like poo, etc. I still had enough energy and confidence to ride (instead of walking) out of Knickerbocker creek (I rode it every lap) and kept passing people on this climb and on the final climb. I was starting to get hot spots on my feet. This is a vulnerable time of the race and I was paying close attention to my hydration and nutrition.
Fifth lap: 109:45 minutes, average speed 9.7, max speed 31.5.
I started my 6th lap with two ibuprofen and an energy gel. At this point I knew I only had time for 7 laps and decided to push harder. The climbs were still hard, but I was able to go faster and faster on the descents and turns, pushing my comfort level each lap. On the climbs I put in both of my headphones and was helped up the climbs by The Faction, The Reverend Horton Heat, The Archers of Loaf, Bad Religion and other friends.
Sixth lap: 108:06 minutes, average speed 10.0, max speed 33.2.
I finished my sixth lap about 6:35 pm and was feeling good and ready for my last lap. Maxx showed up and helped me prep for the last lap, I think this was my fastest pit time. I left the pit in a sprint yelling and growling, ready to crush those in my way. I knew i'd been working my ass off for the past six months for this and wasn't about to let it slip by. I went as hard as I could.
I caught a team mate Tom Wood about 10 minutes into my lap, offered some words of encouragement and took off. About 15 minutes later I caught up to another team mate, Chris Rose (who was doing the 24 hours solo), and at the same time caught another 8 Hour Solo rider. This catch was at the top of the hill before dropping down to Knickerbocker Creek. I offered Chris some additional words of encouragement and to assert my strength against the other 8 Hour Solo racer I stood up and sprinted into the descent down to Knickerbocker Creek.
Though I was tired I was still feeling pretty strong on my last lap. I even noticed my heart rate was coming back up, closer to where it should have been. I passed a few riders on the flat section before the last climb, reeled in a half dozen or so on the last climb and even passed four more on the last 1/4 mile of the race.
Seventh lap: 104:47 minutes, average speed 10.5, max speed 35.1.
Unsure of my placing, I was pleased with my performance. I gave it all I had and was annihilated.
Though my seventh lap wasn't my fastest, it was my third fastest average speed and fastest maximum speed. Not bad after having raced for 6 1/2 hours.
The result? I finished in 2nd place in the Men's Solo Pro/Expert. Let me repeat that, Pro/Expert!!! Biggest result so far. The first place racer beat me by 7 minutes...and a LAP! Now that is a pro!
I would like to mention that i'm vegan and have been for 14 years. That is all.
I had a good start position as the race began and I tried to maintain that as long as possible. All of us tried to find the best lines as there was quite a bit of mud on the trail, left, right, center.... Though I had to deal with some traffic on the first lap, it was fast.
First lap: 57:54 minutes, average speed 12.3, max speed 32.1.
My second lap was pretty fast too and I was feeling good.
Second lap: 59:02 minutes, average speed 11.6, max speed 32.4.
My third lap was going pretty good for the first 15 minutes. After one fast small creek crossing with lots of sharp rocks on the other side I saw a couple guys fixing their flats. Bummer for them, I said to myself, and was happy about my decision to run Stan's sealant. Cocky bastard. Right afterwards as the rear end of my bike was feeling a little soft I decided to get off the bike and check the rear tire. Going flat, of course! I pulled out my CO2 inflator, tried filling it but the o-ring in the inflator came out. First CO2 cartridge emptied. I got the o-ring back in and filled the tire to about 15-20 pounds with my second CO2 cartridge. I took it easy and slow to the aid station, half way through the course. There was a floor pump at the aid station and I filled my tire to about 30 psi and took off. I could tell the tire was going flat again and tried to get back to the start and my pit station as quick as possible.
At my pit station I filled my tire (which had only lost a little air at this point), got a new water bottle, more CO2 cartridges, some food and lubed my chain well. I took off as fast as possible, not happy about all the time I had lost messing with my tire.
Third lap: 109:49 minutes, average speed 9.8, max speed 31.6.
I was starting to get tired and my attitude turning bad at this point. I had plenty of nutrition in me, but couldn't put out the power like I wanted to, my heart rate was falling and I was toying with the idea of pulling out of the race. I pulled out of the Boggs V race in 4th place after doing 7 laps. I had enough time to do another lap at Boggs V but felt awful and decided not to. I ended up getting 8th place. Lesson learned.
Fourth lap: 109:44 minutes, average speed 9.8, max speed 32.7.
The fifth lap was pretty much like the fourth, tired, feeling like poo, etc. I still had enough energy and confidence to ride (instead of walking) out of Knickerbocker creek (I rode it every lap) and kept passing people on this climb and on the final climb. I was starting to get hot spots on my feet. This is a vulnerable time of the race and I was paying close attention to my hydration and nutrition.
Fifth lap: 109:45 minutes, average speed 9.7, max speed 31.5.
I started my 6th lap with two ibuprofen and an energy gel. At this point I knew I only had time for 7 laps and decided to push harder. The climbs were still hard, but I was able to go faster and faster on the descents and turns, pushing my comfort level each lap. On the climbs I put in both of my headphones and was helped up the climbs by The Faction, The Reverend Horton Heat, The Archers of Loaf, Bad Religion and other friends.
Sixth lap: 108:06 minutes, average speed 10.0, max speed 33.2.
I finished my sixth lap about 6:35 pm and was feeling good and ready for my last lap. Maxx showed up and helped me prep for the last lap, I think this was my fastest pit time. I left the pit in a sprint yelling and growling, ready to crush those in my way. I knew i'd been working my ass off for the past six months for this and wasn't about to let it slip by. I went as hard as I could.
I caught a team mate Tom Wood about 10 minutes into my lap, offered some words of encouragement and took off. About 15 minutes later I caught up to another team mate, Chris Rose (who was doing the 24 hours solo), and at the same time caught another 8 Hour Solo rider. This catch was at the top of the hill before dropping down to Knickerbocker Creek. I offered Chris some additional words of encouragement and to assert my strength against the other 8 Hour Solo racer I stood up and sprinted into the descent down to Knickerbocker Creek.
Though I was tired I was still feeling pretty strong on my last lap. I even noticed my heart rate was coming back up, closer to where it should have been. I passed a few riders on the flat section before the last climb, reeled in a half dozen or so on the last climb and even passed four more on the last 1/4 mile of the race.
Seventh lap: 104:47 minutes, average speed 10.5, max speed 35.1.
Unsure of my placing, I was pleased with my performance. I gave it all I had and was annihilated.
Though my seventh lap wasn't my fastest, it was my third fastest average speed and fastest maximum speed. Not bad after having raced for 6 1/2 hours.
The result? I finished in 2nd place in the Men's Solo Pro/Expert. Let me repeat that, Pro/Expert!!! Biggest result so far. The first place racer beat me by 7 minutes...and a LAP! Now that is a pro!
I would like to mention that i'm vegan and have been for 14 years. That is all.
Monday, April 26, 2010
2010 Lemurian Shasta Classic (updated)
Update: Results and pictures below:
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Team
Hyland Fisher - 24th of 86 - Long Course - 35-44 Men
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Team
Hyland Fisher - 24th of 86 - Long Course - 35-44 Men
Hyland Fisher rolling down the first descent.
Hyland throwing the horns.
Hyland passing on the inside line down a steep section of trail.
Maxx Hackett - 4th of 8 - Intermediate Course - 19-34 Men
Maxx Hackett in the same piece of trail.
Maxx easily cleaning a steep piece of trail.
Bill Purcell - 29th of 86 - Long Course - 35-44 Men
Bill Purcell (2nd in picture) in some traffic.
John Wood - 42nd of 86 - Long Course - 35-44 Men
John Wood (2nd in picture) in some traffic going down the first descent.
John on the same descent.
John railing a corner with some great body english.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
ProGrt Round #1
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Team
Taylor Cuisinot - 57th of 94 - Pro Men - Downhill
Taylor Cuisinot - 57th of 94 - Pro Men - Downhill
Friday, April 23, 2010
2010 Xtreme Outfitters Jersey Design
This is our new jersey! We should see it in a month or so. We are excited!
Racing - weekend of April 24th, 2010.
Four members of the team are headed up to race the Shasta Lemurian this weekend. If you see us say hi, and maybe a little push on the back to get us up that hill faster! ;) Most of the rest of the team will also be riding the Chico Wildflower on Sunday. We think a 70 mile road ride is a great post-race recovery ride, don't you?
Stay tuned for results.
Stay tuned for results.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
2010 Sea Otter Classic
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Team
John Wood - 37th of 103 - Cat 2 Cross Country - 40-44 Men
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Club
Tom Wood - 16th of 28 - Cat 2 Cross Country - Clydesdale
John Wood - 37th of 103 - Cat 2 Cross Country - 40-44 Men
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Club
Tom Wood - 16th of 28 - Cat 2 Cross Country - Clydesdale
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
2010 Prairie City Race Series - Race #3
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Team
John Wood - 1st of 21 - Sport Men 40-44 (Yea John!!!)
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Club
Tom Wood - 7th of 21 - Sport Men 50
John Wood - 1st of 21 - Sport Men 40-44 (Yea John!!!)
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Club
Tom Wood - 7th of 21 - Sport Men 50
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
2010 Prairie City Race Series - Race #2
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Team
John Wood - 3rd of 31 - Sport Men 40-44
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Club
Tom Wood - 9th of 22 - Sport Men 50
John Wood - 3rd of 31 - Sport Men 40-44
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Club
Tom Wood - 9th of 22 - Sport Men 50
Saturday, April 03, 2010
2010 Boggs V - 8 hour race
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Team
Hyland Fisher - 8th place of 21 - Men Expert
Hyland Fisher - 8th place of 21 - Men Expert
Chilly morning temperatures meant ice on the course and warm clothes.
It warmed up a bit, but we had hail in the afternoon.
Hyland was in 4th place after 7 laps and 6 1/2 hours, but wasn't able to go out for another lap and was thus relegated to 8th place as the other racers did another lap.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
2010 Prairie City Race Series - Race #1
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Team
John Wood - 5th of 28 - Sport Men 40-44
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Club
Tom Wood - 6th of 21 - Sport Men 50+
John Wood - 5th of 28 - Sport Men 40-44
John Wood on his way to 5th place.
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Club
Tom Wood - 6th of 21 - Sport Men 50+
Sunday, March 14, 2010
2010 Cool Mountain Bike Race, Cool, CA
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Team
Hyland Fisher - 3rd Place - Expert Men 19-39
Hyland Fisher - 3rd Place - Expert Men 19-39
That's Hyland on the left.
Maxx Hackett - 4th Place - Sport Men 20-29
Maxx Hackett - 4th Place - Sport Men 20-29
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Club
Paul Falvey - 4th Place - Sport Men 50 and over
Tom Wood - 12th Place - Sport Men 50 and over
Our coverage in The Union.
Paul Falvey - 4th Place - Sport Men 50 and over
Tom Wood - 12th Place - Sport Men 50 and over
Our coverage in The Union.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
2009 Bidwell Bump XC
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Team
Hyland Fisher - Men's Cat 1
Time: 1.23.02 - 10:20 off leader
6th Place of 22 Entries
Hyland Fisher - Men's Cat 1
Time: 1.23.02 - 10:20 off leader
6th Place of 22 Entries
2009 Whiskeytown Classic
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Team
Eddie Cruz - Clydesdale Male
Time: 2:24:17
1st Place of 2 Entries
Eddie Cruz - Clydesdale Male
Time: 2:24:17
1st Place of 2 Entries
Saturday, September 05, 2009
2009 Twilight Mountain Bike Crit at Loma Rica Ranch #3
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Team
Troy Groves - Men's A
4th Place of 8 Entries
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Club
Tom Wood - Men's B
10th Place of 15 Entries
also Men's A
8th Place of 8 Entries
Troy Groves - Men's A
4th Place of 8 Entries
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Club
Tom Wood - Men's B
10th Place of 15 Entries
also Men's A
8th Place of 8 Entries
Saturday, August 22, 2009
2009 Twilight Mountain Bike Crit at Loma Rica Ranch #2
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Team
Troy Groves - Men's A
5th Place of 12 Entries
also
Men's B
1st Place of 10 Entries
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Club
Tom Wood - Men's B
5th Place of 10 Entries
Troy Groves - Men's A
5th Place of 12 Entries
also
Men's B
1st Place of 10 Entries
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Club
Tom Wood - Men's B
5th Place of 10 Entries
Saturday, August 08, 2009
2009 Twilight Mountain Bike Crit at Loma Rica Ranch #1
Xtreme Outfitters Mountain Bike Race Team
Eddie Cruz - Men's B
Time: 36:32 - 4:34 off leader
6th Place of 8 Entries
Hyland Fisher - Men's A
Time: 43:01 - 1 lap and 0:51 off leader
5th Place of 10 Entries
Troy Groves - Men's A
Time: 43:01 - 1 lap and 3:24 off leader
7th Place of 10 Entries
Eddie Cruz - Men's B
Time: 36:32 - 4:34 off leader
6th Place of 8 Entries
Hyland Fisher - Men's A
Time: 43:01 - 1 lap and 0:51 off leader
5th Place of 10 Entries
Troy Groves - Men's A
Time: 43:01 - 1 lap and 3:24 off leader
7th Place of 10 Entries
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