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Comment on The Bonebell 2012 Plan by Kevin M

Kevin M — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:32:25 +0000

I pretty psyched up about this!

Comment on U.S. CX Nationals Course – Preview. by Paul

Paul — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:15:50 +0000

If the write up on this is accurate it does’nt sound to bad.Coming from New England though, we love our technical, Tom Stevens designed courses. If you have never raced one of his courses you need to.
Anyways one suggestion would be to eliminate as much gravel as possible, as it can wreak havoc on wheels especially if you are running lower tire pressure needed for other parts of the course.
Thats it. See ya at the races!

Comment on U.S. CX Nationals Course – Preview. by Mike

Mike — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:17:49 +0000

Please don’t use the work “retarded” in that vein. It is not appropriate.

Comment on U.S. CX Nationals Course – Preview. by Mike

Mike — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:13:28 +0000

You must write equipment reviews for Bicycling Magazine. This whole post sounds oddly familiar.

Comment on U.S. CX Nationals Course – Preview. by Tuesday CCC Updates « Chicago Cross Cup

Tuesday CCC Updates « Chicago Cross Cup — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:26:39 +0000

[...] course will be challenging AND its great to have it in our backyard. The Bonebell has a great turn by turn by turn review and our IL State Champion weighs in on the SRAM Factory CX blog. More than a few CCC’ers [...]

Comment on U.S. CX Nationals Course – Preview. by john

john — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:18:15 +0000

it’s flat and boring but we’ll “roll” with it buddy. i know cyclist aren’t often the most pc people but let’s not discriminate; don’t use the word retard. pro cyclist from an even colder area.

Comment on U.S. CX Nationals Course – Preview. by Chris

Chris — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:04:09 +0000

I have the honor to say that Badger Prairie is the reason I race(d) ‘cross longer than I thought I would — I was all set to quit the sport, until one particularly nasty, 40-degree, wet race up there way back in aught-5 or so, at which I re-fell in love with it! And let me tell you: it gets COLD there — did you have wind on the weekend? It’s exposed, and with the west face of the park wide open, it can get nasty.

That said, yes — with any moisture, the ground does soften, and it becomes much more fun to race. It’ll be full-on, wide-open racing for sure!

Also, won’t they fully fence the course down to the requisite width? I remember the non-fenced course being very wide, but full fencing will accommodate spectators and make the racing that much tighter …

Comment on Tolling for the Privateer. by VerdigrisTim

VerdigrisTim — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:57:51 +0000

Great season and fantastic ride by John at States. A great ride well deserved win. I have been racing with John since the mid-90s and he continues to be a good competitor and smooth rider. Congrats on the jersey!

Comment on Tolling for the Privateer. by Rose (@bogey1744)

Rose (@bogey1744) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:10:31 +0000

Your girls must be very proud of you; and with great cause! #JohnGattoRocks!

Comment on Lady Dirtbag Spotlight: Rachael Gatto by Tolling for the Privateer. « The Bonebell

Tolling for the Privateer. « The Bonebell — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 02:35:40 +0000

[...] small frame builders by way of Form Cycles. John, is not alone in his endeavor as a privateer as his wife is also a fierce top competitor in the MTB scene. Together they have quietly dominated the toughest [...]