Author: greaselightnin

Yavor Gerenski, Racing Member, Geared

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Racing Results

2014

Lone Star XC Series @ Sansom 3rd, Sport Men 0-34
 Lone Star XC Series @ Erwin 2nd, Sport Men 0-34
 Lone Star XC Series @ RCP 2nd, Sport Men 0-34
 Lone Star XC Series @ Big Cedar 1st, Sport Men 0-34
 Lone Star XC Series Overall 1st overall for the series
 Smurfboy at River Legacy  8th, 4 hour solo
 Prayer Moutain Pedal  3rd, Men 19-29
 DORBA Fall Series @ RCP  2nd, Men 19-29
 DORBA Fall Series @ JB  3rd, Men 19-29

 

Profile

Birth Date
June 24, 1987
Birth Place
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Home Town
Coppell, TX
List and describe your bicycles Cannondale Flash29-1 2013
Orbea Onix TPX 2013
List past racing accomplishments in any sport you’ve competed in National Track & Field Championships Winner (Bulgaria) as a junior (2006/2007 indoors and outdoors in decathlon)
Recently:
Lone Star XC MTB Sansom CAT 3 (first race) – 3rd
Lone Star XC MTB Erwin CAT 3 – 2nd
Lone Star XC MTB RCP CAT 3 – 2nd
Lone Star XC MTB Big Ceder CAT 3 – 1st
Lone Star XC Overall CAT 3 – 1st
Smurfboy XC Endurance Race at River Legacy – 8th
Prayer Mountain XC at Big Ceder CAT 3 – 3rd
DORBA XC Fall Series at RCP CAT 2 – 2nd
DORBA XC Fall Series at Johnson Branch CAT 2- 3rd
What is your first memory of riding a bicycle?
Riding around the neighborhood with my BMX bike.
Why do you ride a bicycle?
To stay fit and to satisfy my competitive nature. To me, training is no fun unless there is a specific purpose behind it. Racing gives me that purpose.
…and, of course, because it’s fun to ride with cool people and explore new places.
What does Bearded Women mean to you?
A group of people that share the same interests as me… especially drinking a nice cold beer after a hard ride. 🙂

 

 

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Chad Recer, Racing Member, Geared

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Racing Results

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Birth Date
February 19, 1979
Birth Place Garland, TX
Home Town Frisco, TX
List and describe your bicycles Trek Superfly (Gary Fisher Collection)
List past racing accomplishments in any sport you’ve competed in My first ever MTB race was in July 2014.
Looking forward to reaching the podium during the 2015 season!
What is your first memory of riding a bicycle?
Building BMX ramps in the alley out of plywood and anything else we could find around the neighborhood.
Why do you ride a bicycle?
My wife bought me my first MTB in May of 2014 and I instantly fell in love with riding. Nothing beats hitting the trails first thing in the morning, and once I discovered racing, there was no turning back!
What does Bearded Women mean to you?
It means being part of an amazing team!

 

 

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Tony Dinsdale, Racing Member, Geared

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Racing Results

2014

 06/2014 Smurf Boy Summer Endurance Series
 Male 40+ 6th place overall
 

Profile

Birth Date
June 11, 1973
Birth Place
Russellville, Arkansas
Home Town
Cleburne, TX
List and describe your bicycles 2010 Gary Fisher Rig Single Speed (32×18), white
2013 Specialized S-Works Epic (Kulhavy Edition), orange
2011 Specialized Tarmac (roadie)
List past racing accomplishments in any sport you’ve competed in
6th place overall, 2014 SmurfBoy Summer Endurance Series, Male 40+ Solo
What is your first memory of riding a bicycle?
I didn’t use any training wheels.  At 5 years old, I decided I wanted to ride a bike so I just hopped on.  My mom gave me a shove and off I went.  She was a little worried, because I just kept on going – I went all the way around the block!
Why do you ride a bicycle?
I ride first for fitness, second for socializing, and third for mental health (it’s good to get the frustrations out).
What does Bearded Women mean to you?
To me, the Bearded Women Racing Team means a chance to hang out with like-minded individuals that are all willing to help out for the common good of the team.  It’s an opportunity to leverage skills and expertise from someone who’s been through {insert situation here} before.

 

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Mark Russell, Riding Member, Geared

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Birth Date
October 11, 1984
Birth Place
Dallas, TX
Home Town
Rowlett, TX
List and describe your bicycles Santa Cruz tallboy
Trek Wahoo
List past racing accomplishments in any sport you’ve competed in I competed in my first mountain bike race last year. I finished 5th in the Clydesdale group, but I had a blast overall.
I have also been power lifting since high school. I hold numerous records in Texas and have received numerous invitations to national competitions.
What is your first memory of riding a bicycle?
Honestly, I remember learning the power of brakes. I was 11-years-old with no riding experience. I ended up doing an endo, busting my bike up, and walking it home. Luckily, I’ve gotten a tad better.
Why do you ride a bicycle?
I started for weight loss. At my heaviest, I weighed 464 pounds. Now, I’m hovering around 290-295 pounds. My end goal is to be in the 240s. I still ride to aid in my weight loss, but I also ride to spend time with family and friends.
What does Bearded Women mean to you? A group of individuals that share a common interest, with the goal of promoting riding and a team atmosphere while giving back to the community.

 

 

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DORBA Fall Series – Johnson Branch

The fourth race of the DORBA Fall Series has proven to be the most challenging race thus far. The race course started directly with the “red loop,” which is quite rocky with numerous rock gardens, technical climbs, and some short, steep drops. After enduring 2 miles of the “red loop,” the course continued onto a jeep road and curved through trees up and down wooded hillsides which created plenty of elevation change. Not only did Mike D’Aurelio, Phil Hollings, and Brandon Schrader survive two laps of this brutal course, they also made the podium. Shout out to Brandon for completing this on his single speed. In addition to those members, Keith McDonald, Brittany Smith, and Melissa Dalton, also made the podium.

 

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Brandon receiving 2nd place in Cat 2 SS. That 14-year-old was fast!

After hitting the trail, racers got to enjoy the carnival festivities hosted by the Big Pigs. I must say it was quite entertaining seeing some of our fellow riders being dunked into a tub of water! Thank you again for putting on such a great event!

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James and Phil getting ready to hit the trail!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are the team’s overall results and photos:

Cat 1

Cat 2

  • Brandon Schrader, 2nd, SS
  • Phil Hollings, 2nd, Men 60 +
  • James Henson, DNF (technical)

Cat 3

  • Chris Torrez, 7th, Men 30 – 39
  • Keith McDonald, 2nd, Men 40 – 49
  • Brittany Smith, 2nd, Women 19 – 29
  • Melissa Dalton, 1st, Women 40 +
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Smurf Boy Summer Endurance Series

From delicious grilled cheeses to great comradery to some awesome trails, the Smurf Bo10492070_791885180842596_3787598022228802670_ny Summer Endurance Series was a blast. Smurf Boy is a 4 hour endurance series. The goal is to see how many laps you can complete in the allotted time. Smurf Boy took place at Rowlett Creek Preserve, Johnson Branch, River Legacy, and Cedar Hill State Park.

10458439_821366367894477_4425186254558270487_nMany of our members committed to each race in the series and made the podium for overall standings. Dan Smith and Braden Barnett made an exciting finish to take 2nd overall in the team category. Dan Smith states, “We will be coming for first place next year.” Other members who made the podium for the overall series include Melissa Dalton, Dana Cobb, Jonathan Braddick, and Marcus Gillespie.

 

 

 

 

Here are the full team results and photos from the Smurf Boy Summer Endurance Series:

Female 40 and Over

  • Melissa Dalton, 2nd
  • Dana Cobb, 3rd

Male 39 and Under

  • Randy Davis, 4th

Male SS

  • Logan Davis, 4th

Team Open

  • Braden Barnett and Daniel Smith, 2nd
  • Jonathan Braddick and Marcus Gillespie, 3rd

 

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Biketoberfest at RCP

Biketoberfest, our Team’s theme for the DORBA Fall Series at Rowlett Creek Preserve, was a huge success! Bearded Women Racing went above and beyond, setting up a show down with Big Pig at Johnson Branch next week. Many of our team members came dressed in their best German attire, especially Benjamin Leach who looked gorgeous as Hilda, Hans’ froulien from Hamburg. Hans and Mando stepped it up a notch and raced in their lederhosens. Our members also donated food, swag, and time to make this event fun for all.

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Brittany Smith (3rd) and Katie Shaw (2nd) receiving their awards!

Between bike tossing, arm wrestling, and eating delicious bratwursts, many of the BWR members raced as well. About half of Rowlett Creek Preserve passes through trees with some areas that are tight and twisty.  The rest is out in the open with some fast, straight field sections.  Most of the trail is flat with only a few relatively short climbs, which made for a very quick race! Some of our members who made the podium in their categories include: Keith McDonald, Phil Hollings, James Henson, Brandon Schrader, Mike D’Aurelio, Melissa Dalton, and Brittany Smith.

 

 

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Brandon Schrader received 2nd in Cat. 2 SS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are the team’s overall results and photos:

Cat 1

  • Mike D’Aurelio, 2nd, Men 60 +

Cat 2

  • Brandon Schrader, 2nd, SS
  • Will Jiron, 9th, SS
  • Jonathan Braddick, 15th, SS
  • Corey Fawcett, 8th, Men 35 – 39
  • Phil Hollings, 1st, Men 60 +
  • James Henson, 2nd, Men 60 +

Cat 3

  • Moreece Griffin, 7th, Men 30 – 39
  • Armando Zermeno, 9th, Men 30 – 39
  • Keith McDonald, 1st, Men 40 – 49
  • Daniel Smith, 5th, Men 30 – 39
  • Chris Torrez, 18th, Men 30 – 39
  • David Foster, 8th, Clydesdale
  • Logan Davis, 10th, Clydesdale
  • Katie Shaw, 2nd, Women 19 – 29
  • Brittany Smith, 3rd, Women 19 – 29
  • Melissa Dalton, 1st, Women 40 +
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