Author: jrbraddick

DORBA Fall Series – LB Houston #1

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The first sprint race of the DORBA Fall Series was certainly an exciting race for the team.  We had new riding members who recently joined the team, Shane Walden, Wes Salas, and Logan Davis race along with 8 other racing members.  While we’re still looking for that first podium of the season, our hard work is definitely showing now that the sprint season is back!  All of our racers improved from past sprint races in the standings, and we were only one off the podium in the Cat 2 single speed division with Brandon Schrader’s personal best 4th overall placing.  Braden Barnett also got a personal best 7th place in the Cat 3 19 -29 division.

We were also leading the Cat 3, 40 – 49 division with two of our racers, but the mountain bike racing gods weren’t very kind to us with a flat tire of our leader, Minh Nguyen, and a crash out from Keith McDonald who was in a close second at the time.  We’re happy he’s ok, and know he’s going to use it as motivation for the next race in the series.

Furthermore, James Henson did his 6th race this season, the most of any team member, by entering the Cat 1 60 + division.  He finished 3rd out of 3 entries, but what’s interesting is he showed up a bit late for the Cat 3 race.  We’re very glad too, because he burned through 2 fast laps to finish the race with a little extra coin in his pocket!

Here are the overall results from the race:

  • Cat 1 60 plus
  • Cat 2 SS
  • Cat 3 19 -29
    • Braden Barnett, 7th Place out of 25, 0:38:33
    • Logan Davis, 24th Place out of 25, 0:45:29
  • Cat 3 30 -39
    • Brad Wendling, 13th Place out of 41, 0:38:49
    • Shane Walden, 14th Place out of 41, 0:38:53
    • Wes Salas, 15th Place out of 41, 0:39:06
  • Cat 3 40 – 49
    • Keith McDonald, 40th Place out of 43, 0:45:28 (mechanical)
    • Minh Nguyen, 43rd Place out of 43, 0:53:59 (mechanical)
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Randy Davis, Racing Member, Geared

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Racing Results

2014

Sansom 66 22nd place out of 28th, 4:28:29

2013

Prayer Mountain Pedal 30 -39, 19th, 0:59:00
Smurf Boy Endurance Series
Rowlett Creek Preserve		 Team Open, 8th Place out of 8 teams, 5 laps, 4:40:38
River Legacy Solo, 16th Place, 5 laps, 4:32:04
Cedar Hill Solo, 11th Place, 5 laps, 4:05:18
DORBA Fall Series
Cedar Hill		 Cat 3 30-39

Awards

2013 Team – Best Endurance Race Placing

Profile

Birth Date
December 16 1977
Birth Place Odessa, TX
Home Town
Lewisville,TX
List and describe your bicycles Yeti SB95, my go to, ride anywhere, do it all machine
Salsa Mamasita, a new acquisition, 22lb scandium/carbon XC racer
Trek 5500, my road bike
List past racing accomplishments in any sport you’ve competed in I’ve never won a race…I’ve never lost one either!
What is your first memory of riding a bicycle? Most of my childhood was spent on two wheels. I was born with a spinal defect, riding bikes was part I my therapy. I’ll be damned if it isn’t still the most therapeutic thing in my life.
Why do you ride a bicycle? Riding bikes is my exercise, my hobby, my escape, and my “me time” all rolled into one.
What does Bearded Women mean to you? The slogan says it all. I enjoy having friends to ride and race with. We take it serious…but not too serious.
Randy Davis
Randy Davis, Racing Member
Randy Davis
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Jonathan Marut, Riding Member

Jonathan Marut, Associate Member
Birth Date
November 28 1973
Birth Place Washington DC
Home Town
Fort Worth
List and describe your bicycles Cervelo S3 (road bike)
Fuji Roubaix (former road bike will be turned into town bike)
Mongoose Mountain Bike (for when the road bike won’t do)
List past racing accomplishments in any sport you’ve competed in 2012 HHH 100km ride 11th place (this can only be due to people not using their timing chips)
2010 HHH 100 mile 4:58
What is your first memory of riding a bicycle? I had a sweet red and yellow bike with a banana seat. It had a sweet speedometer.
Why do you ride a bicycle? Fun! Exercise! Occasionally for transport.
What does Bearded Women mean to you? Funny name of my BILs team.
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Smurf Boy – Cedar Hill State Park, July 27, 2013

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What a showing the team put up at the final race of this endurance series!  A 1st Place spot in the Team Open category was awarded to Minh Nguyen (KOM of the 8 mile loop, btw) and Keith McDonald.  This is our first 1st place award for our new racing team!  Also, Randy Davis improved 4 places in just his second solo endurance event to date, finishing just out of the top ten in 11th Place in the solo under 39 category.  Brad Wendling completed his first solo endurance race after coming back from an injury during a crash.

We entered 10 total racers for this event to continue a strong showing, and are gaining traction in the area.  Up next, we switch back to sprint racing for the DORBA Fall Series, which looks to be fast and tough!  See the full DORBA Fall race series schedule here.  Look for us at LB Houston on August 18th for the first race of the series.

Here are the results from the race:

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Minh Nguyen, Racing Member, Geared

Birth Date August 15 1972
Birth Place Vietnam
Home Town Grand Prairie
List and describe your bicycles 2013 TranceX 29er-tubeless and stock
List past racing accomplishments in any sport you’ve competed in None, only recreational rides
What is your first memory of riding a bicycle? Riding on the handlebars as a kid
Why do you ride a bicycle? Fun and fitness…beats video games anyday!
What does Bearded Women mean to you? Laser hair removal candidates?
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Stephanie Coln, Racing Member

Stephanie Coln, Associate Member
Birth Date
February 10 1983
Birth Place Dallas
Home Town Richardson
List and describe your bicycles Masi road bike, ultegra components, red/white
Kestrel Tri Bike carbon, ultegra components, orange
Black fixie (never ride)
Soon to purchase a MTB … Soon.
List past racing accomplishments in any sport you’ve competed in Triathlon stuff (Sprint & Olympic Distances)
Running Stuff (5ks, 10ks, 15ks, Half Marathons)
What is your first memory of riding a bicycle? Banana Seat Huffy! It was da bomb!
Why do you ride a bicycle? Because I never got that pony. Bicycles= Next best thing
What does Bearded Women mean to you? Being Tough (“bearded”) yet Sexy (“women”)
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Braden Barnett, Racing Member, SS

Braden Barnett, Racing Member, SS
Braden Barnett, Racing Member, SS

Racing Results

2014

Sansom 66 17th place out of 28th, 3:57:07
   
   
   

2013

DORBA Prayer Mountain Pedal Cat 3, 20 – 29, 15th Place, 0:57:29
Smurf Boy Endurance Series
River Legacy		 Solo, 39th out of 40, 2 laps, DNF due to a mechanical
DORBA Fall Series
LB Houston		 Cat 3 19 -29, 7th Place out of 25, 0:38:33
Rowlett Creek Preserve Cat 3 19 -29, 5th Place out of 21, 0:53:21
Cedar Hill Cat 3 19 -29, 1st Place out of 4

Awards

2013 DORBA Fall Series, Cat 3 19-29, 1st Place Overall, 143 pts
2013 BWR Team Most Improved Rider
   
   
   

Profile

Birth Date December 11 1984
Birth Place Fort Worth
Home Town Aledo
List and describe your bicycles Lynskey Ridgeline SL 29er and Trek Earl fixed gear
List past racing accomplishments in any sport you’ve competed in Just a few races under my belt. I’m working on more…. No podium spots yet!!
What is your first memory of riding a bicycle? Tearing up my garage when I was a wee lad with my little BMXer in some fashionable pajamas.
Why do you ride a bicycle? I want to stay in excellent shape and there is no other escape I have found that compares…. Except for LSD, but that’s illegal and bad for you.
What does Bearded Women mean to you? A bunch of dudes who love to ride bikes and have fun.
Jacob showing off his stretching skills! Braden’s not impressed.
Braden Barnett
Brayden Barnett, 5th Place Cat 3 19 -29
RIP Jacob Hollings #116
Braden Barnett, Racing Member
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Smurf Boy – River Legacy Park, July 13, 2013

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Dusty and hot, River Legacy Park proved to be another fast and nimble course for our largest racing turnout to date!  We entered 4 pairings for the Team Open category and our first Solo entries.  We definitely upped the anti in the Team cat, and turned it out with an awesome performance from our Solo entries.  Martin House Brewing, Co. and Beard Head provided samples for everyone to enjoy!  It was a great day for the Bearded Women Racing team.  The next and last race of the series will be July 27th at Cedar Hill State Park in Cedar Hill, TX.  Please stop by our tent and ask about our sponsor samples.  *Limited supplies available.

Here are the results from the race:

  • Solo
    • Marcus Gillespie, 15th Place out of 40, 5 laps, 4:24:40
    • Randy Davis, 16th Place out of 40, 5 laps, 4:32:04
    • Braden Barnett, 39th out of 40, 2 laps, DNF due to a mechanical
  • Team Open
    • Jonathan Braddick and Keith McDonald, 2nd Place out of 8 teams, 6 laps, 4:37:28
    • Brandon Schrader and Will Jiron, 4th Place out of 8 teams, 6 laps, 4:39:08
    • Kyle Adam and Jason Toombs, 5th Place out of 8 teams, 5 laps, 4:22:16
    • James Henson and Ryan McCoy, 8th Place out of 8 teams, 4 laps, 3:51:47
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