Chris Giles on the Camera

He was here and there all weekend. Here.

Hogsback HC/DH Photos

All photos by Frank Maple

Rally Dead

It was good…real good. Therefore, we are taking 2009 off from the Rally of The Dead. All amazing things must die and be reborn, so thats what we are doing. Spring 2009 will bring the next Passion Production fruit, so keep your ears peeled.

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Rally of the Dead Results

Racer     Stage 1        2            3            4        Overall

 

jon bailey	0:25:20	0:11:48	0:04:00	0:26:36		1:07:44	1	0.42
anthony colby	0:25:23	0:11:11	0:05:10	0:26:15		1:07:59	2
robin guillaume	0:25:21	0:12:38	0:05:10	0:27:19		1:10:28	3	1.16
chad cheeney	0:25:23	0:13:34	0:03:50	0:28:36		1:11:23	4	0.36
dylan stucki	0:25:48	0:12:59	0:04:34	0:30:11		1:13:32	5	0.45
nick gould	0:26:15	0:13:03	0:04:31	0:29:48		1:13:37	6
doom	0:26:27	0:14:30	0:04:29	0:29:49		1:15:15	7	0.46
thad ferral	0:27:24	0:12:45	0:05:53	0:29:27		1:15:29	8	0.45
art nelson	0:26:38	0:13:32	0:04:59	0:30:50		1:15:59	9	1.12
anthony diaz	0:26:36	0:16:10	0:03:20	0:31:17		1:17:23	10	0.31
danny powers	0:29:35	0:13:14	0:05:00	0:30:15		1:18:04
glenn shoemaker	0:27:30	0:15:10	0:05:04	0:31:59		1:19:43		0.53
china	0:28:00	0:14:07	0:06:26	0:33:22		1:21:55
eric confer	0:28:45	0:17:50	0:04:30	0:33:46		1:24:51		0.57
johnathan reed	0:29:41	0:16:35	0:04:24	0:34:15		1:24:55		0.36
ya ya	0:29:50	0:16:21	0:05:23	0:33:30		1:25:04
sam fox	0:30:51	0:15:48	0:04:36	0:33:59		1:25:14		1.08
eric whitworth	0:29:30	0:15:53	0:06:24	0:33:52		1:25:39
martin apolinam	0:30:53	0:16:30	0:04:20	0:35:45		1:27:28		0.38
ben kraushaar	0:28:15	0:19:30	0:04:25	0:35:50		1:28:00
jessee robbins	0:31:08	0:16:41	0:03:56	0:38:16		1:30:01		0.46
jon percassi	0:32:00	0:17:33	0:05:22	0:35:15		1:30:10
darren dencklau	0:30:00	0:20:03	0:05:13	0:35:07		1:30:23		1.2
spencer callahan	0:31:34	0:15:37	0:06:58	0:36:40		1:30:49
scott hicar	0:30:41	0:17:52	0:05:53	0:36:30		1:30:56
eric ringueburger	0:32:14	0:17:55	0:05:02	0:36:16		1:31:27
scott pendelton	0:30:31	0:18:48	0:05:11	0:37:07		1:31:37
andy barber	0:30:54	0:18:46	0:04:36	0:38:10		1:32:26
ben cooper	0:31:40	0:19:03	0:04:25	0:38:40		1:33:48		0.4
robert montgmery	0:29:55	0:18:50	0:07:10	0:38:55		1:34:50
matt momaw	0:31:19	0:20:08	0:04:51	0:38:47		1:35:05		1.1
jen gersbach	0:32:59	0:17:41	0:06:16	0:38:15		1:35:11	1st woman
toni cady	0:30:50	0:20:22	0:05:18	0:38:45		1:35:15
jeff fox	0:30:40	0:19:45	0:05:57	0:40:30		1:36:52
will daniels	0:32:33	0:21:40	0:05:31	0:37:23		1:37:07
jess reed	0:31:37	0:19:25	0:08:39	0:38:20		1:38:01	2nd woman
ben cross	0:30:42	0:20:30	0:13:05	0:34:25		1:38:42
gary provencher	0:31:59	0:21:03	0:05:32	0:40:34		1:39:08
chad melis	0:25:21	0:12:20	0:04:46	1:00:00		1:42:27		0.41
charlie higgenbothem	0:31:26	0:21:20	0:06:14	0:43:39		1:42:39
justin repath	0:33:19	0:20:28	0:07:25	0:43:34		1:44:46
mitch fedak	0:32:20	0:24:04	0:06:45	0:43:30		1:46:39		1.02
darin baer	0:34:00	0:22:50	0:08:51	0:43:37		1:49:18
carly watson	0:36:00	0:22:00	0:08:01	0:43:51		1:49:52	3rd woman
scott harris	0:36:40	0:22:54	0:05:53	0:45:00		1:50:27
bruce shoemaker	0:35:34	0:23:20	0:07:35	0:44:50		1:51:19
josh woodard	0:30:20	0:17:25	0:06:42	1:00:00		1:54:27		1.06
wayne nadolsky	0:30:30	0:19:34	0:05:50	1:00:00		1:55:54
dainhovey	0:34:15	0:16:45	0:05:20	1:00:00		1:56:20
rev phil	0:36:36	0:24:47	0:08:07	0:49:53		1:59:23		1.25
matt murard	0:32:50	0:20:30	0:06:23	1:00:00		1:59:43
carson fullagar	0:34:30	0:21:30	0:05:15	1:00:00		2:01:15
annie cheeney	0:35:16	0:27:20	0:10:32	0:48:18		2:01:26	4th woman
edward hines	0:42:50	0:22:09	0:07:32	0:50:06		2:02:37
sean moore	0:33:50	0:22:20	0:06:38	1:00:00		2:02:48
aaron potts	0:32:41	0:24:58	0:07:46	1:00:00		2:05:25
terrina tofoya	0:38:47	0:25:42	0:09:50	0:53:07		2:07:26	5th woman
brian higgins	0:42:38	0:18:49	0:07:09	1:00:00		2:08:36
ian burnett	0:29:00	0:28:50	0:15:20	1:00:00		2:13:10
steve z	0:43:30	0:22:54	0:17:02	0:51:25		2:14:51		0.54
bryan bates	0:40:29	0:27:34	0:15:01	1:00:00		2:23:04
brett stanton	0:45:11	0:28:45	0:14:33	1:00:00		2:28:29
jimmy kite	0:31:38	1:00:00	0:07:09	1:00:00		2:38:47
chris wherry	0:31:39	1:00:00	0:07:09	1:00:00		2:38:48
allie johnson	1:00:00	0:29:00	1:00:00	1:00:00		3:29:00
asa robbins	0:34:29	1:00:00	1:00:00	1:00:00		3:34:29
dave	0:35:30	1:00:00	1:00:00	1:00:00		3:35:30
pitit	0:35:39	1:00:00	1:00:00	1:00:00		3:35:39
pat crawford	0:38:12	1:00:00	1:00:00	1:00:00		3:38:12
racer name	stage 1	stage 2	stage 3	stage 4		overall		Special DH COMP

Team Republic of Doom Takes Pologeist

In a dramatic championship game, team Republic of Doom overtook the Denver Broncos by a score of 6-5 to take the Pologeist Cup. The ROD team of Jon Bailey, Doom and Brendan Vahey took an early lead of 4-1, then the Broncos fought back to even the score at 4. The last 3 goals lasted well over 30 minutes as the teams dug deep to earn the winning goal. In dramatic fasion, the ball bounced across the line on a ricochet shot by Doom. Third place went to Team Pork Barrel of Portland who outshot team Hammer Time to take a 5-2 victory. Josh Woodard of Pork Barrel led the charge with 3 goals in the title game, his third hattrick of the tourney. The 5th place title went to the Batwinged Bastards of Durango and Flagstaff. Chuck D of Flag regrouping his team to comeback from an earlier injury on teammate Dustin, and scoring the last two goals to seal the victory.

Thanks to Oscar Blues Brewery for the venue beverages and Durango Cyclery for the hospitality. The tournament was aided by the entertainment of opening ceremonies act by The Tunnel, color commentators, Tricerahops, Terrina, Chad, Darren, Brendan and Rev Phil. Thanks to all who attended and added to the killer event.

results; pologeist-results 

 

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People Said it Was Good

We heard that people said the Zombie Ball was cool. The amazing trophies for the up-comings competitions took most by surprise. Listen to your friends. Thanks to the killer porn Rev, it captivated.

The Zombie Ball and Bike Porn Film Tease

Tonight we continue our quest for dead-dum with the Zombie Ball. Come dead or die! Doors open at 7pm. The Powerhouse Museum is located off the river trail just south of Burger King. Just ride along the river and listen. It is going to be amazing with the film Bike Porn from Portland, getting things going around 8 or 9pm. New Belgium will provide the bev and Dj Tricerahops will be on Dj patrol. The dancing will be under a close eye, with the watchdog group, Rainbow Machete Skate Crew keeping it at 7 inches. Last evenings Tour de Mort had an amazing hill side, man slide to get things going. Ska Brewing made magic of the nights end and kept us happy and silly with ideas. Bring on the night my friends.

Tour de Mort

Tonight we spark the flame. The Tour de Mort will start from the Durango Cyclery around 6pm. The ride will go into the darkness, so be prepared. This is no race, just a nice ride through the towns cemeteries to remember our forgotten cyclists. Then the ride will head out to Ska Brewing for a post ride bro-down.

Pologeist 4

Pologeist will take place at downtown Durangos’ Buckley Park this sunday at 10am. Teams of three will compete in a round robin style tournament for a certain amount of time. The teams with the best records at the end of the time period will then compete in a sudden death tourney to determine the champion. The sudden death tourney will begin at 2pm. Teams of 3 can register at the Zombie Ball on Friday night, or at the race on Saturday. If you do not have a team and want to play, show up the morning of to be placed on a team. Cost is 5$ per player with the winning team taking all the loot. Dj Tricerahops will be doing play by play and Durango Cyclery and Oskar Blues will be hosting the across the street party. We have about 30 mallets, so bring your own if yas gots one.

Doom vs Guillaume

ROD Post Party and Awards Ceremony

 

Oh my Gosh

This will not be normal. Get your tickets early. $10 for the Dead.

Rally of the Dead

 

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Just open the above and mesmerize.

October 23-26th

Klunker Classic 5

Every October, the magic rides make themselves present and gift the local riders. It doesn’t just happen, but it sure does feel like it. The photo is of Klunker #2, an amazing mud-laden day to remember. 

Date for SSWC09

Yes it is true, a date has made itself present. September 16-20th 2009. Registration and other technical questions can be answered in January. This is our time now to make magic. So please keep your stained, custom SSWC08 panties in a bunch.

Prizes Have Been Arriving Daily

Rally of the Dead 2006 original artwork to be auctioned off during live awards show.

The Live Awards Show at the Abbey Theatre, Saturday night. You can win this there.

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The Derby Downhill

 

Good to see its still the same

DOOM Spotted Racing

 

One second is all it takes

SSWCD9 crew member and defending Rally of the Dead champion, Doom, has what it takes.

Norse Cycles to Build Custom Steed for SSWC09

 

This could be yours in 10 months

Norse Cycles makes fresh frames right here in Durango, Colorado.

Rally of the Dead

Rally of the Dead

October 21st Tuesday, Movie Premiere, Never Forget the Feeling, by Chase Orrick @Abbey Theatre, a film documenting the 2008 Durango DEVO junior development team, doors open at 6pm. Sponsored by Trails 2000

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October 23rd Thursday, Tour de Mort, Group ride to awaken the Dead, meet at Durango Cyclery at 530pm, Bring tons of beer and smokes

October 24th Friday, The Zombie Ball and Bike Porn Film Tease, @ the Powerhouse Museum, 21 and over, doors open at 6pm with DJ Tricerahops and the Rainbow Machete Crew. Sponsored by New Belgium Brewing.

October 25th Saturday, Rally of the Dead stage race, Registration at 945-10am at Stoner Park, $6.66 entry fee, (5$ for Pologeist,) Race at 10amish, 4 part stage race, total race average time 1hour 40min.

October 25th Saturday at 10pm, Wagon Wheel Liquors Live Awards Show @ the Abbey Theatre, music, awards and more, open to the public at $10.00 a head, Soft Hands from Long Beach, CA , Tunnel from San Francisco, and Black Market Electric from Durango will be playing for us. Sponsored by Ten Ten Clothing.

October 26th Sunday, Pologeist, 10am at Buckley Park, the 4th annual polo tournament. 5$ a head. 3 person teams will play a round robin tournament with the final at 2pm. Teams of 3 can sign up or just show up and we’ll make teams. Live band and play by play with DJ Tricerahops. Sponsored by Oskar Blues Brewery.  pologeist-poster