Author: jrbraddick

Martin House Brewing, Co.

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It is with great pleasure that we, a brand new racing team, can say we have a local brewery sponsoring our team!  The boys at Martin House Brewing, Co., locatd in Ft. Worth, TX, have only been in business for a short time, first releasing the Imperial Texan – Double Red Ale and the Day Break.  The Red Ale is a heavy-duty 8% abv red ale with a profusion of hop flavor and aroma, and the Day Break an inviting, 5% abv ale that we call a 4-grain breakfast beer.

They also have the Original Pretzel Stout and a Texas Saison.  If you’re at an upcoming race, stop by the Bearded Women Racing tent and we’ll offer you a private taste!  *While supplies last; must be 21 years or older.  Join their newsletter here, take a brewery tour, or find their beer here!

Martin House Brewing Company is a team of brewers, explorers, and dreamers.  We avoid tradition in favor of adventure, both in brewing and in life.  We value good ingredients and good people, and each of our beers pairs perfectly with life’s memorable moments.  We want to be the handcrafted beer you and your friends choose when celebrating your most recent adventure or planning the next one.  Martin House – Made in Texas by Texans.
Team picture in front of the Martin House Brewery banner!
Bradley Bearded Women approves!
Martin House provide some delicious refreshments for tasting!
Day Break
The Imperial Texan
The Original Pretzel Stout
The Texas Saison
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Ryan McCoy, Racing Member, Geared

Ryan McCoy, Racing Member, Secretary
Racing Beard Head
Birth Date March 27 1976
Birth Place Texas
Home Town Fort Worth
List and describe your bicycles Trek Gary Fisher 29er
List past racing accomplishments in any sport you’ve competed in New to mountain bike competition. Grizzled veteran of marathons, road bike races, triathlons, and recently obstacle racing mainly Spartan races.
What is your first memory of riding a bicycle? Falling down a lot in the parking lot by my house. Also remember the awesome BMX course we rode on our way to school everyday.
Why do you ride a bicycle? Exercise and to destroy my competition.
What does Bearded Women mean to you? Our team means motivation to spread the word about mountain biking and to promote our sponsors at every event. It means giving back to the community. It means a healthy lifestyle
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ReGEARED

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This just in, awesome 10% discount from ReGeared!  Learn more now….

Who can turn any part from a bicycle into a work of art?  ReGEARED can!!  Whether it’s a picture frame, a world class mountain bike race trophy, or a simple wall clock, Rachel Spire and Lauren Lay are the best at what they do!

ReGeared is an independently owned and operated studio in Grapevine, TX.  We design and build all pieces are built in our little wood shop in Grapevine. We currently recycle with 27 bike shops!

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James Henson, Racing Member, Geared

James Henson, Racing Member
Solovaca 2013
James has the most wisdom of all of us!
Smurf Boy RCP 2013
Birth Date
September, 11 1950
Birth Place Houston
Home Town Mesquite
List and describe your bicycles ’05 Gary Fisher Advance
List past racing accomplishments in any sport you’ve competed in James marked “none” for this, but we think differently.  He’s competed in more mountain bike races than all of us put together!  He’s also a great example for us younger, less seasoned guys and gals on the team.  He’s our Gandolf!
What is your first memory of riding a bicycle? as a kid in East Dallas. I was the nerd who rode his bike to school.
Why do you ride a bicycle? I’m still a nerd.
What does Bearded Women mean to you? A great bunch of guys that I like to hang out with.
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Beard Head

beardheadOne of our most fun sponsors, we’ve already delighted in wearing these unique garments in early Texas spring and now during the heat of the summer.  We don’t care, you dig?  Get your Beard Head on!beardhead_01

The Beard Head was first conceived on the snowy mountaintops of Lake Tahoe on a ski trip in 2006.  In 2007, Beard Head, Inc. was born!

Beard Head knit beard caps combine the comfort and warmth of a traditional knit cap with the amazing styling of having a massive beard and moustache growing on your face! What person could pass up the incredible opportunity to sport his or her very own beard! We know we couldn’t!  They are perfect for skiers, snowboarders, sports fans and people who enjoy all types of outdoor activities!

The unique design of the Beard Head allows your entire face to remain warm, even in the harshest weather. Your chin, cheeks and upper lips will thank you as the Beard Head keeps them toasty warm!

Beard Heads Rule in the Texas summer!
Two Classic’s and a Stubble Cruiser!
Achiva gives Bearded Women energy!
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DORBA LB Houston Workday, July 13th

DORBABearded Women always give back to their communities.  It’s part of our mission and equally important to our racing.  Here’s a great opportunity to give back to the sport of mountain biking in North Texas this coming Saturday, July 13th from 8:00 AM – Noon!

From the Dallas Off Road Biking Associations Facebook event:

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It’s a GO!
Let’s make this the best trail day ever! Racers you need your pay dirt, so come on.

With the help of our lovely Elva Esparza and her love for DORBA, Progressive Insurance wants to help DORBA out at one of our trails. 🙂

Progressive will have 20+ helpers with us and will be providing lunch (food and drinks) for all volunteers.

Please come join hands with Progressive in helping our trails be that much more awesome. Bring gloves and any loppers or trimmers that you might have, eye protection and dress appropriately (you might want to wear light long sleeves or pants for the overgrowth scrapes)
We will be trimming back the spring growth to keep the trail safe and enjoyable for all.

ALSO-there will be a fun ride from 2-4pm, the Progressive crew has been encouraged to bring bikes and helmets to be introduced into the fun that is mt biking 🙂 RSVP Here!

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Brad Wendling, Racing Member, SS

Brad Wendling, Racing Member, SS
Brad Wendling, Racing Member, SS

Race Results

2014

 01/11/14 Texas Chainring Massacre  Sport, Finisher
 2/1/2014 Dirty Dozen 3rd place out of 8th, 12 hr 3-4 team open
 5/31/14  24 hrs in the Canyon 1st place, SS 4 man
 6/14/14  Smurf Boy RCP 12th out of 12, Solo
 6/21/14 LoneStar XC LBH 4th out of 9th, SS
 6/28/14 Smurf Boy JB 18th out of 21st, Solo
 7/12/14 Smurf Boy RL 11th out of 16th
 8/03/14 LoneStar XC RCP 6th out of 10th, SS

2013

Solovaca Cat Claw Classic Cat 3 30-39, 13th place, 0:47:26
Big Cedar Cat 3 30-39, 15th place, 0:53:31
Warda Cat 2 35-39, 15th, 1:20:58
Smurf Boy Endurance Series
Rowlett Creek Preserve		 Team Open, 5th place, 4:01:43
Cedar Hill Solo, 26th place, 3:54:35
DORBA Fall Series
LB Houston		 Cat 3 30-39, 13th place, 0:38:49
Rowlett Creek Preserve DNF

Awards

TBD Working on them now!

Profile

Birth Date July 13 1976
Birth Place Houston
Home Town Austin
List and describe your bicycles Specialized Stumpjumper HT Comp 29, 2011 GT GTR Expert Carbon Road Bike, Custom Fixie with flip flop hub
List past racing accomplishments in any sport you’ve competed in I’ve been racing for the past ten years or so in both sprint and endurance mountain bike races. I placed 4th on a four man team 12 hour race and as high as 13th riding solo.
What is your first memory of riding a bicycle? Jumping the dirt mounds behind the convenient store in my neighborhood on my custom pawn shop huffy.
Why do you ride a bicycle? “Bicycles are social catalysts that attract a superior category of people.” – Chip Brown, “A Bike and a Prayer”
What does Bearded Women mean to you? Having passion about life, people and bikes.
Daniel, Brad, Jesse, Eric
Jesse, Brad, Dan, Eric
Tres Beard Bros
Dirty Dozen 12 hr, 4 man open, 3rd place finishers!
Brad Wendling, Racing Member, Treasurer
Brad Wendling and Armando Zermeno
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Marcus Gillespie, Racing Member, SS

 

Marcus Gillespie, Racing Member, SS
Marcus Gillespie, Racing Member, SS

 

Racing Results

2014

2/1/2014 Dirty Dozen
 3rd out of 8th, 12 hr 4 man open
6/14/14 Smurf Boy – RCP 4th out of 5th, Team Open
6/28/14 Smurf Boy – Johnson Branch 3rd out of 6th, Team Open
7/12/14 Smurf Boy – River Legacy 7th out of 10th, Team Open
7/26/14 Smurf Boy – Cedar Hill 5th out of 8th, Team Open

2013

5/04/13 Prayer Mountain Pedal
 35th, Cat 3 30 -39
6/29/13 Smurf Boy – RCP 5th, Team Relay
7/13/13 Smurf Boy – RL 15th, Solo
7/27/13 Smurf Boy – CH 5th, Team Relay

Awards

2014 Smurf Boy Team Open, 3rd Overall

Profile

Birth Date January 26, 1981
Birth Place Irving
Home Town Grand Prairie
List and describe your bicycles 2010 soul cycles Dillinger rigid SS. XO brakes, truvativ noir carbon crankset, carbon fork. 21 lbs, 1982 schwinn letour steel lugged frame. Fixed gear 48/15 gear ratio. Hand built wheels with custom spoke pattern.
List past racing accomplishments in any sport you’ve competed in Only just recently started racing but each event has been a fun, learning experience. It has made me want to strive to be better and stronger and faster.
What is your first memory of riding a bicycle? No one memory in particular. I just remember riding everywhere I went. I lived on my bike as a kid.
Why do you ride a bicycle? Because not riding bicycles sucks hard.
What does Bearded Women mean to you? It means……BEARDED WOMEN!!!!!!
First unofficial team placing at 12 hr endurance race, February 2013
Le Mans run start fodder!
Marcus Gillespie, Racing Member
Dirty Dozen 12 hr, 4 man open, 3rd place finishers!

Smurf Boy – Rowlett Creek Preserve, June 29, 2013

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The first race of what was supposed to be a 4 race endurance series, but after a rain out Rowlett Creek Preserve proved to be a fast and nimble course.  We secured a prime spot next to the transition and area, and mingled early on with the other teams.  Lights are needed with these races, which is always a bit of extra fun added! The team registered 3 pairings in the Team Open category.  All successfully completed the race, without much incident.  A mechanical slowdown Kyle and Randy, but overall it was a good training race for the final two left in the series.  The next race will be July 13th at River Legacy Park in Arlington, TX.

Here are the results from the race:

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Prayer Mountain Pedal, May 1, 2013

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There are races that everyone gets really excited about, and know they’re going to go really, really fast.  The Prayer Mountain Pedal, is NOT that race.  This is a grueling, climbing course in the escarpments of southwest Dallas County overlooking the rest of the state to the west.  It’s truly the one place in all of North Texas where you feel a bit like you’re in the Hill Country of Central Texas.

The fellas that raced definitely made their marks and performed really well!  We took another 5th place overall in Cat 2 SS from Brandon Schrader, and ratcheted up the Cat 3 division to gain some racing credibility.  Also, we met two new guys we invited on the team, Randy Davis and Braden Barnett.

Here are the results from the race:

  • Category 2, SS (single speed)
    • Brandon Schrader, 5th Place, 1:37:05
  • Category 2, 20 – 29
  • Category 3, 30 -39
  • Category 3, 40 – 49
    • Keith McDonald, 15th Place, 0:51:24
  • Category 3, 50 – 99
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