Here are some some shots of Sette team rider Aaron Hodgkin getting Ill!
Markley Anderson Finishes 1st at Tree Shaker Competition
This past weekend, team rider Markley Anderson participated in the Tree Shaker 12 Hour Mountain Bike Challenge in Charlotte, NC. Brutal cramps and an extremely rough terrain did not stop Anderson from finishing in 1st place in the Men's Solo Division. The course consisted of 114 miles of single track, 9,250 feet of climbing, and ending with a total time of 11 hours and 20 minutes. In a recent entry on Anderson's blog, Team Crank, he details the battles he over came throughout the race in order to come away with the win.
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| Photo credit: Chris Baker |
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| Photo Credit: Chris Baker "The Sette Serum continues to amaze me as I subject it to one course after another and it always answers the call and delivers me to the podium" - Markley Anderson |
Aaron Hodgkin riding his Sette Vexx
Sette sponsored professional downhill & gravity rider Aaron Hodgkin taking the Vexx out for a walk in the park through some Southern California goodness, railing turns, shredding rocks, and boosting step downs!
Customer Review: JAMR SLX
This is a letter we received from Brad Clark, a very satisfied customer who purchased our JAMR SLX mountain bike:
Let me start out by saying that I am not a veteran MTB rider. I am a recently reborn rider that was looking to get back into the sport. Now because I was a newbie I was looking for a decent bike for a reasonable price. The local bike shops had many bikes to choose from but I had a budget and found out that it is very easy to spend upwards of $2K on an "entry level" bike. I realized that used was going to be my only option for my budget. Well I was reading a current issue of Mountain Bike Action and came across Sette's ad. Their company motto "Fully Loaded. The Right Price." stood out right away. I quickly went to their website and found the JAMR, the bike I am reviewing.
I have to admit I was a little hesitant buying a bike sight unseen from a company I knew little about. Well after receiving the bike and seeing how well it was packaged (literally you could drop the box down a flight of stairs with no issues) I knew this was a good decision before I had even assembled it.
OUT OF THE BOX: To my surprise the bike was about 80% assembled right out of the box. The only assembly necessary was the handle bar, seat steam, pedals and front wheel. After assembly a slight tune was necessary for the front/rear derailleurs.
THE BIKE: The component list on this bike was defiantly one of the deciding factors into buying. I would have to say the components work extremely well together. The brakes are strong but not too strong that they lock up helping you slow down quicker. The SLX drivetrain is quick and precise making this bike climb like it's a mountain goat. The Fox fork does it's job very well soaking up what I put in front it but will bottom out if pushed too hard as you would expect with a 100mm fork. I enjoy the lockout feature while riding on pavement or when I need to crank up a hill. To me the bike feels a little uneasy on technical descents, that could be me, could be the bike or tires I'm not exactly sure.
CONCLUSION: I am extremely happy with the JAMR. For the price I feel you cannot find a better equipped MTB. I am hitting the trails about 3-4 times a week and have had no issues at all. I can't wait to get into a few XC events and really test this bike! All-in-all if you are on the fence about buying this bike... don't be. You will not regret it. Thank you Sette for making affordable quality (two features that normally don't go together) bikes. You have a customer for life.
Brad Clark
Spokane, WA
Thank you Brad, and welcome aboard!
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| Sette JAMR SLX |
Markley A. Finishes the Tour Divide on the Serum
The Tour Divide is considered one of the hardest, if not the hardest mountain bike race in the world. It challenges a rider's skills, endurance, mental strength, and of course his bike, across 2,745 miles (4,418km) of self-supported solo racing from the Canadian Rockies to the badlands of the Mexican Plateau, climbing nearly 200,000 vertical feet (that is like climbing Mount Everest 7 times... yeah).
A short clip of the Continental Divide can be found Here.
"I did it folks. I finished the hardest mountain bike race in the world. It took everything I had to get it done in a competitive fashion. In 24 days I pedaled from Banff, Alberta to Antelope Wells, NM up and down the Continental Divide along some of the most inhospitable terrain imaginable. My sweat, blood and tears were left on the course. I can’t be prouder of the accomplishment. I met so many wonderful people who shared in the suffering of the Tour Divide."
See more of Markley's post Here.
Congratulations Markley - keep up the great work!
A short clip of the Continental Divide can be found Here.
"I did it folks. I finished the hardest mountain bike race in the world. It took everything I had to get it done in a competitive fashion. In 24 days I pedaled from Banff, Alberta to Antelope Wells, NM up and down the Continental Divide along some of the most inhospitable terrain imaginable. My sweat, blood and tears were left on the course. I can’t be prouder of the accomplishment. I met so many wonderful people who shared in the suffering of the Tour Divide."
See more of Markley's post Here.
Congratulations Markley - keep up the great work!
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| "This was the final day between Silver City, NM, and the Mexican border. Mileage near 2,600 miles. The Serum held up extremely well. I was sapped of all energy at this point and was pedaling on pure desire to finish." - Markley Anderson |
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| Markley at the Mexican border. |
Markley Anderson's Serum ISM
Currently training for the Tour Devide, our professional rider Markley Anderson shares a few words about his new Serum ISM.
I received one sweet bike (Sette Serum ISM) a few weeks ago and let me tell you it is a jewel for those racer types. I will do a review later in the summer that is more complete. However, for the moment I can tell you I’m stoked about this bike.
Basically, it is the same frame as the Serum Elite. The main difference is the integrated seat mast on the Serum ISM. This requires cutting the seat mast down to your required length on the pedal stroke. I took caution and used the provided cut guide that came with the bike and made two cuts. If you cut too much off, well that is it and you will be stuck with a seat mast that is too short. I took measurements off my Serum Elite and erred on the side of caution by cutting the first cut slightly less than I needed. I got on the bike in my kit and shoes to get a more accurate measurement in order to make the final dialed in cut. Made the second cut and you got it, fit like a glove. I recommend if you get the Serum ISM to take it to your local bike shop for making the correct measurement and cut for you.
This bike is light and you don’t have to fool with seat collars and seat posts. It is loaded with the 2011 XTR package, 30 speed. The only additions I have made to the stock version: Crank Brothers Ti Egg Beater Pedals, Bye Kyle Simple Strap and I will be adding ESI grips soon. If you’re serious about racing XC or Marathon type races, this is the bike without a doubt.
Stay tuned for a detailed review later in the summer. At the moment, I have 12 days until the start of the Tour Divide. That is my priority and focus, but I had to get these pics out of this sweet rig. Price Point has the Elite and Serum ISM ready to roll for your single track cravings.
I received one sweet bike (Sette Serum ISM) a few weeks ago and let me tell you it is a jewel for those racer types. I will do a review later in the summer that is more complete. However, for the moment I can tell you I’m stoked about this bike.
Basically, it is the same frame as the Serum Elite. The main difference is the integrated seat mast on the Serum ISM. This requires cutting the seat mast down to your required length on the pedal stroke. I took caution and used the provided cut guide that came with the bike and made two cuts. If you cut too much off, well that is it and you will be stuck with a seat mast that is too short. I took measurements off my Serum Elite and erred on the side of caution by cutting the first cut slightly less than I needed. I got on the bike in my kit and shoes to get a more accurate measurement in order to make the final dialed in cut. Made the second cut and you got it, fit like a glove. I recommend if you get the Serum ISM to take it to your local bike shop for making the correct measurement and cut for you.
Stay tuned for a detailed review later in the summer. At the moment, I have 12 days until the start of the Tour Divide. That is my priority and focus, but I had to get these pics out of this sweet rig. Price Point has the Elite and Serum ISM ready to roll for your single track cravings.
2011 Sea Otter Classic, by Aaron Hodgkin
Our professional rider Aaron Hodgkin sent us a note about his experience at the 2011 Sea Otter Classic. Aaron was hauling our Vexx down the trail and pushing hard, but unfortunately, he got injured during one of his practice runs. He didn't let that stop him from having some fun in the sun...
From the moment I got the call about racing at Sea Otter, I knew it was going to be an eventful time. Unable to sleep the night before the trip, I packed my gear bag and anxiously waited for the morning to come. At 9:00 AM, Dwayne (Pricepoint Marketing Manager) pulled up with a truck jam-packed full of gear, and we headed out on our journey.
After a long drive, and much conversation in between, we still managed to beat Brian and Scott who were driving the rental truck equipped with all of the supplies for the Pricepoint show booth. To make things more exciting, and to cause more attention, Dwayne busted out his DJ equipment pumping up the jams! Meanwhile, Brian and Scott were winging free Pricepoint water bottles and sette patch kits to the people passing by.
As the days rolled in, I walked around the venue checking out all of the new product, and ran into old friends I had not seen in years, such as Randy Spangler, Aaron Chase, and Cameron McCaul. All the talk about riding got me anxious to go out and shred. Gearing up back at the tent it was awesome to see all the guys helping all the people interested in the Sette bike line.
On the hill- After getting a few slow practice runs in, I decided it was time to do a run with someone who knew the course well and that could help me familiarize myself with the new layout. I figured there was no one better than my good friend Elliot Jackson from the Yeti camp. Getting a little too comfortable a little too early, I lost my line, getting cross-rutted in the steep section, which caused me to high side and slammed me onto my left shoulder. After a few more solid practice runs, the pain in my arm began to grow more uncomfortable. Soon after, I called it a day and headed back to the Sette tent to clear my head.
Even though Dwayne had his hands full taking home the win in dual slalom, it didn’t slow him down from getting me a fresh new sponsor from the great people at Profile racing. This was something that has been a childhood dream since I first laid my eyes on their legendary 3-piece crank set.
When Sunday morning finally came, I knew the time for my race was soon approaching. With much anticipation, I came up to the starting gate reminding myself to go out and just have fun. Hoping this would keep the nerves to a minimum and help keep my mind off the pain of my dislocated shoulder. With all the cowbells ringing on the sidelines and the high energy of all the screaming fans, it was hard not to have a great time down the hill, even though I could hardly hang on to the handlebars by the time I crossed the finish line. A sure reminder of why we all ride with the natural high of adrenaline flowing through your body!
The Sette crew, with all smiles, burned faces and chapped lips, packed up the trucks and headed for the long trip back to southern California. Exhausted, and not sure if we had enough energy to make it home, Dwayne threw out another surprising curve ball and said he wanted to meet up with an old friend for dinner along the way. After putting my name in for a table at the restaurant, in walks Dwayne with the one and only 2002 X-Games gold medalist Allan Cooke and the Haro crew. Just one last thing to make this years Sea Otter trip one we will never forget, leaving us with excitement to see if we can top it next year.
From the moment I got the call about racing at Sea Otter, I knew it was going to be an eventful time. Unable to sleep the night before the trip, I packed my gear bag and anxiously waited for the morning to come. At 9:00 AM, Dwayne (Pricepoint Marketing Manager) pulled up with a truck jam-packed full of gear, and we headed out on our journey.
After a long drive, and much conversation in between, we still managed to beat Brian and Scott who were driving the rental truck equipped with all of the supplies for the Pricepoint show booth. To make things more exciting, and to cause more attention, Dwayne busted out his DJ equipment pumping up the jams! Meanwhile, Brian and Scott were winging free Pricepoint water bottles and sette patch kits to the people passing by.
As the days rolled in, I walked around the venue checking out all of the new product, and ran into old friends I had not seen in years, such as Randy Spangler, Aaron Chase, and Cameron McCaul. All the talk about riding got me anxious to go out and shred. Gearing up back at the tent it was awesome to see all the guys helping all the people interested in the Sette bike line.
On the hill- After getting a few slow practice runs in, I decided it was time to do a run with someone who knew the course well and that could help me familiarize myself with the new layout. I figured there was no one better than my good friend Elliot Jackson from the Yeti camp. Getting a little too comfortable a little too early, I lost my line, getting cross-rutted in the steep section, which caused me to high side and slammed me onto my left shoulder. After a few more solid practice runs, the pain in my arm began to grow more uncomfortable. Soon after, I called it a day and headed back to the Sette tent to clear my head.
Even though Dwayne had his hands full taking home the win in dual slalom, it didn’t slow him down from getting me a fresh new sponsor from the great people at Profile racing. This was something that has been a childhood dream since I first laid my eyes on their legendary 3-piece crank set.
When Sunday morning finally came, I knew the time for my race was soon approaching. With much anticipation, I came up to the starting gate reminding myself to go out and just have fun. Hoping this would keep the nerves to a minimum and help keep my mind off the pain of my dislocated shoulder. With all the cowbells ringing on the sidelines and the high energy of all the screaming fans, it was hard not to have a great time down the hill, even though I could hardly hang on to the handlebars by the time I crossed the finish line. A sure reminder of why we all ride with the natural high of adrenaline flowing through your body!
The Sette crew, with all smiles, burned faces and chapped lips, packed up the trucks and headed for the long trip back to southern California. Exhausted, and not sure if we had enough energy to make it home, Dwayne threw out another surprising curve ball and said he wanted to meet up with an old friend for dinner along the way. After putting my name in for a table at the restaurant, in walks Dwayne with the one and only 2002 X-Games gold medalist Allan Cooke and the Haro crew. Just one last thing to make this years Sea Otter trip one we will never forget, leaving us with excitement to see if we can top it next year.
Forza Frameset Review - by Chris Stutz
One of PricePoint's good customers bought a Forza frameset and is very happy with it. He submitted a review to PricePoint who in turned shared with us.
I am not one to write reviews. I put some faith in reviews when I
read them but do research and come to my own conclusions in the end.
I have been riding and racing for over 20 years. I have built over 10
bikes in that time. I recently went to a few local bike shops to see
their wares and was put off by the attitude of, "don't question us ...
just give us your $$$$"! I was not sure whether I was paying for
components or the frame in the pricing. Sorry that I cannot justify
105 on a $3000 bike! I am old school!
I turned to Pricepoint and purchased the Sette Forza [ISM]. I thought
about it for days and was hesitant because, I like others, think high $
$$ equals better frame. On the other hand I have friends in the bike
industry that explain putting a sticker on the bike increases its
price even though the same factories are producing similar frames at
less cost.
I am blown away by this frame!!!! I have ridden Trek(s), LeMond,
Biachi, Aegis, and Specialized. The quality of this frame blows my
expectations out of the water. The finish is exceptional. The
internal cable routing is amazingly easy to work with. Chasing the BB
was not necessary.
I built the Forza (54cm) up with SRAM Red and Easton
wheels, a FSA Vision Tech Sizemore Stem. FSA Integrated Head set, and
Flite saddle. All I can say is, "WOW"! The bike is scary light. It
is quick and snappy. The stiffness is amazing ... a sprinter’s
dream!!! If you are sitting on the fence ... Buy this frame. You
will not be disappointed! FYI ... All said I have $3100 in a bike
that would retail for a heck of a lot more!!!!
Cheers,
Chris Stutz
Thanks, Chris.
We provide quality bikes & frames at a very affordable cost. Seeing more and more happy riders out on the roads and trails makes us very proud.
Jimmy Button's Forza Review
As you may already know, former motocross champion Jimmy Button and his former trainer Cory Worf rode on our Forza from San Diego, CA to Daytona Beach, FL to raise funds for spinal cord research.
The ride was a success for the Miles for Miracles team. Jimmy proudly pushed the Forza across the country and was very pleased with it. Here is what he has to say:
Bike review: Sette Forza Elite
I have been riding the Forza now for about 8 months. In that time I have trained for and completed a cross country ride from San Diego CA to Daytona Beach Florida. In total I have ridden just over 5000 miles on the bike, and I am still without complaint. From the beginning I have always thought the graphics were great and very eye catching. Beyond that however is a solid, yet light bike that is equipped with all Shimano Dura-Ace components and Mavic wheels, so how could you possibly complain about that. You just can’t. The frame of the Forza is solid and compliant. The bike feels great while you are climbing or descending and gives you a great ride while travelling across some of the roughest roads in the world, thank Texas and Hwy 90 for that. Another aspect of the bike that should be mentioned is the durability of the entire package. In riding so many miles in a relatively short amount of time I was unfortunate to have crashed the bike a few times too many and I never had an issue. Granted I did have to re-wrap my bars but other than that the bike never faltered. Couldn’t be happier with the bike and it will now be hung up on my wall as one of my most prized possessions. Not to worry, I have another one in the garage that will be my everyday bike. Yes, I do like this bike.
Jimmy Button
Us at Sette, along with thousands of people world-wide, have been touched by Jimmy's story and admire his determination and will. Sette is more than proud to have sponsored Miles for Miracles for this worthy cause.
You can visit the Miles for Miracles site Here.
The ride was a success for the Miles for Miracles team. Jimmy proudly pushed the Forza across the country and was very pleased with it. Here is what he has to say:
Bike review: Sette Forza Elite
I have been riding the Forza now for about 8 months. In that time I have trained for and completed a cross country ride from San Diego CA to Daytona Beach Florida. In total I have ridden just over 5000 miles on the bike, and I am still without complaint. From the beginning I have always thought the graphics were great and very eye catching. Beyond that however is a solid, yet light bike that is equipped with all Shimano Dura-Ace components and Mavic wheels, so how could you possibly complain about that. You just can’t. The frame of the Forza is solid and compliant. The bike feels great while you are climbing or descending and gives you a great ride while travelling across some of the roughest roads in the world, thank Texas and Hwy 90 for that. Another aspect of the bike that should be mentioned is the durability of the entire package. In riding so many miles in a relatively short amount of time I was unfortunate to have crashed the bike a few times too many and I never had an issue. Granted I did have to re-wrap my bars but other than that the bike never faltered. Couldn’t be happier with the bike and it will now be hung up on my wall as one of my most prized possessions. Not to worry, I have another one in the garage that will be my everyday bike. Yes, I do like this bike.
Jimmy Button
Jimmy crossing Arizona
Us at Sette, along with thousands of people world-wide, have been touched by Jimmy's story and admire his determination and will. Sette is more than proud to have sponsored Miles for Miracles for this worthy cause.
You can visit the Miles for Miracles site Here.
Day 57: Palatka to Daytona "Finish Line"
Today will be the last day of our trip. We are leaving from Palatka and riding a short day of 47 miles into Daytona. There are a lot of emotions floating around this morning. We are all so very happy to reach the end of the ride but there is another part of us all that will miss the bus we have lived on the past 57 days. We will miss pleasure to ride our bikes everyday all day. We will miss our crew that has made this all happen up until now. I don't think that we could have made it this far without each and everyone of us. So there is a lot on our minds this morning. The ride was slow because we couldn't get there early. We were supposed to be at the track at 3 for the news. This was good. It afforded us a lot of time to talk about the day and tell each other how we were feeling. The main things that we had been talking about up until this point weren't even a factor today. There was no wind, it wasn't very hot, the roads were smooth, and we didn't need to ask the girls about the GPS. Haha inside joke. The day passed in a blink of an eye. When we saw the Welcome to Daytona sign we knew we were there. All we had to do at that point was take a lap around the track and get some pic's in Victory Lane. This would be the icing on the cake for our long and very hard trip. Jimmy's face lit up as we went through the tunnel and onto the track. Besides some reporters we were the only people there. It was amazing. without him knowing it we all let Jimmy take off on his own to cross the finish by himself because this was his day to shine. He has worked harder than anyone on this trip. He has also amazed everyone here with his drive to push through pain. For those of you that weren't there aren't words to describe what has happen these past 57 days. With the three crashes and the surgery. A normal person would have packed it up and gone home a long time ago but Jimmy stayed and pushed himself everyday. There were a lot of days that I was in a lot of pain and I had no idea how he was still peddling a bike but he was. I have said it many times on this trip but Jimmy you are inspiring and you are my hero and my best friend. We have also used this T.S. Eliot quote before but I can't think of a better way to sum up the entire trip "Only those willing to risk going to far can possibly find out how far one can go". After the first day Jimmy told me that he truly thought that he was pushing himself to the point of possible death. He had never pushed himself that far past his comfort zone. He continued to push himself everyday on this trip and we all gave him everything we had to support him. There were so many amazing things that happen along the trip that will never make this blog but the bond that all of us traveling together have made will last a lifetime. We would like to thank all of you for helping and supporting us on our quest. Please continue to pass along the information about the site. We will continue to raise money for SCI Research and we will have a24 hour event in the last summer. Please check back and go to www.qualcomm24.com for more info. Thank you again for all that you have all done.
JB & Cory & Crew
Eastbound and Down/DONE!
2011 Sette Forza Review by Bicycling.com
Here's a review our friends from Bicycling.com wrote up on our Forza ISM...
"Ride a Grand Tour-caliber road bike without the massive price tag."
Everyone would love to ride a Tour de France-caliber bike, but budget-wise that’s not an option for most cyclists. So, we seek bikes with equal performance that we can purchase for a little less. Sette’s Forza is this kind of bike—affordable for many, yet still packing plenty of on-the-road punch.
On paper, the Forza has a lot going for it: a full Dura Ace component group, 3T cockpit and Mavic’s Cosmic Carbone aero wheels. A bike from a larger brand with a similar spec could cost nearly twice as much. The carbon frame also features performance-enhancing technology like a tapered head tube with 1.5-inch lower bearing to stiffen the front end, bowed seatstays for extra compliance, and an integrated seat tube.
The timing of this test couldn’t have come at a better time. I rode the Forza leading up to our annual Editors' Choice trip, where I spent a week on five of the best race bikes on the planet. When I returned home and got back on the Sette, my ride impressions were still fresh in my mind.
The Forza is quick to accelerate out of turns or power up for a sprint like a proper racer. I was surprised that the Sette was rather similar to other expensive carbon bikes. No, it’s not as efficient and unified-feeling as the class leaders, but it’s awfully close. Its ability to smooth a road is almost there, but off by just a tick with more resonance coming through the bars and saddle.
Handling is also right up there with the best. The bike carves a mean corner without demanding too much attention from the pilot. And it tracks well while you’re churning out revolutions on the flats and over the rollers. The Mavic wheels feel decent when pointed uphill, but do their best work at speed. With a 53mm profile, the wheels will demand more attention to handling in strong, gusty crosswinds, but they sure give the bike a fast racy look, feel and sound.
As good as the ride is, riders will have to make some compromises. Most significantly, the Forza comes in only four sizes. The similarly priced Trek Madone 6.2 ($4,200) is available in 10 different sizes and many competitors come in at least six. The Forza leaves tall and shorter cyclists out in the cold and jumps three centemeters between sizes, instead of the more common two centimeters.
Riders I met were surprised to learn how little the Forza costs, and everyone took a liking to the bike’s look. Though it’s not an Italian brand and won’t be seen at any WorldTour races this year, the name (Sette translates to “seven” in Italian) helps it blend in. Still, this isn’t a bike for image driven riders. Instead, anyone who prioritizes value and getting the biggest bang for the buck would happily speed over thousands of miles on the Forza.
Buy it if: You love to ride fast and want a lot of bike for the money
Forget it if: You wear name brand, designer jeans
Weight: 15.66 lbs.
Sizes: 51, 54, 57 (tested), 60cm
Frame: 3K carbon
Fork: 3K carbon with tapered steerer
Component highlights: Shimano Dura Ace 7900 shift/brake levers, derailleurs, crank, brakes; Mavic Cosmic Carbone SL wheels; VITTORIA Open Corsa EVO CX tires; 3T ARX Team stem, Ergonova Tea carbon handlebar; Fizik Arione CX saddle
Info: settebikes.com/Forza.html
Cost: $4000
Day 56
This morning was a little questionable if Jimmy would be able to start the day but once again He rises to the occasion. It was a slow start while he struggled to get oxygen into his lungs. We rode pretty slow for the first half hour but then slowly started to speed it up from there. Jimmy was in a lot of pain but was hiding it well. We rode through Gainesville and headed southeast. Today the wind is gusting up to 30mph at times. So we have got to stay on our toes. We've only got today and tomorrow to go. So we decided to slow it down and take it easy for most of the day today. Big thanks to Jim, Red Dog, Billy, and Megan for all of the help today. At the end of the day we had ridden 67 miles and Jimmy is pretty beat up but we are ready to get to Daytona. If nothing else "Just to prove it to those guys that thought that Jimmy couldn't do it".
Day 55
Today we were excited to get on the road because Tim "Red Dog" Ferry and Billy Wood were joining us. The road was supposed to be flat and the wind wasn't supposed to be very bad either. On mile 28 though the day would take a substantial change. Jimmy slowed down to take a drink and ended up riding into my back tire and crashing pretty hard. It seemed that the ride may be done with only two and a half days until Daytona. Jimmy was in a lot of pain from hitting the ground. He had scrapes on his hands, hip, and ribs. He has also broken another helmet. His elbow seems to be ok because he was wearing a skateboard elbow pad. We think he has cracked or broken ribs though. Much to all of our surprise Jimmy wantedto get back on the bike and ride. He is determined to finish this thing. Although the rest of the day would be ridden at a much slower pace we got it done. Jimmy is in a lot of pain and needs to have some wounds cleaned. He is in good spirits and hopefull about tomorrow. We will all go to bed tonight after we say a prayer for Jimmy. Jimmy & Cory East Bound & Down
Crash video link: http://youtu.be/ivjm5Lp8Caw
Crash video link: http://youtu.be/ivjm5Lp8Caw
Day 54 - Time Catching Up
Day 54,
Today once again JB isn't feeling 100%. His back is pretty tight which threw his entire body into spasm. I worked on him for about an hour and he also took a warm shower to calm himself down. We finally got on the road about 1pm once again. We started out slow again today. The road out of Tallahassee is pretty hilly. Which is hurting his left hamstring. The good thing is the road is pretty smooth and it is a lot cooler today than yesterday. I saw a few snakes on the side of the road today and Jimmy didn't see any of them. Big E stopped us today to give us Jimmy's elbow pad because we grabbed the wrong one before we left. Jimmy was feeling tight and need to get started pretty quick but I had to do a nature break since the bus was there. It took about 5 minutes and JB was out of sight. Big E suggested that I draft behind the bus to catch back up. I said ok and I'm glad I did. It was a lot of fun because I was riding at 42 mph with little effort. Big E could see me on the camera as I motioned him to go faster. When we finally caught back up to Jimmy I. was peddling at 53.3 mph. That's pretty fast on a flat road. We were almost half way done around this time. We stopped for a quick break and got back on the road. After lunch Jimmy was finally feeling a bit better. So we picked up the pace on our way to Perry. We are excited to stay in a KOA tonight. We will have hook ups and maybe be able to do laundry. We ended up doing 60 miles today. Which is about 10 miles past the RV Park. Billy Wood and Red Dog are already there waiting on us to show up. They will be riding the last few days with us.
Day 53
Today we woke up to Jimmy not feeling well. So it took us a little longer than usual to get started. We finally got on the road around around 1pm. We had to start out slow because Jimmy's stomach was upset which led to a lot of other issues with his body. We ended up stopping at a store in the middle on nowhere to get him some ginger ale to try and settle his stomach. After a 15 min break we got back on the road and JB slowly started to feel better. The good thing is it isn't as hot as it was the past few days. We got into Tallahassee around 5pm just in time for traffic. We are staying in the awesome Wal-Mart motor home park tonight. Let's hope Jimmy feels better tomorrow.
Day 52
It rained pretty hard last night which worked out in our favor because it helped cool the temperature and humidity significantly. The road was straight and not very hilly. We only climbed about 500 feet which is a lot for Florida but not a lot compared to the last two months. The majority of the ride today was done on HWY 20 which except for one incident with a truck had much nicer drivers. We ended up doing 72 miles in just under 4 hours.
JB & Cory
East Bound & Down
Day 51 "Bad Drivers"
JB & Cory
East Bound & Down
Day 49
We had an early start today even though we were up until 1:00 am trying to figure out why the LP gas detector alarm kept going off. We had a large group riding with us again today. The Charlotte group and Greg came back for another day and we also had Andre and Jody join us. The humidity played a big factor the day today. It was hard for Jimmy to regulate his temperature, we had to keep pouring water over his head to cool him down. The Florida state line sign was so small some of the group rode right past it, we had to back track to take our photo. Reaching this sign was so significant to the two of us, now we can say we rode bikes from California to Florida!!! We still have a week left but the end is in site!! We stopped for lunch at the bay park right before the three mile bridge in Pensacola. The shade and the breeze coming off the water was a welcomed change. After lunch we rode over the 3 mile bridge where there was an accident on the other side. This worked out to our advantage because the traffic was stopped on both sides which made it easy for us get across safely. As we came through Pensacola the drivers weren't as nice as we have experienced, we got a few fingers and a lot of horns. We reached the 54.5 mile mark to end the day. We are taking a much needed rest day tomorrow after riding 11 straight days. We are heading to Barber Motorsports Park to watch Jimmy's client, friend and fellow M4M rider race his Indy car. Go JR!
JB & Cory
East Bound
Day 48
JB & Cory
East Bound & Down
Day 47 - "Sweet Home Alabama"
Big thanks to Greg & Elaine Looney, they have been so hospitable!! Plus they gave us Moon Pies, which the Chase Chicks especially liked!!
JB & Cory
East Bound & Down
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