New video of late 2011 and early 2012 season.

Robert Lewis video

Thanks to Bob at Trek, Joel at 7Springs, and Justin at Dirt Rag.

Those are some nice Biceps for Massanutten!!

This weekend, I attended the 2012 Massanutten Yee-Ha race in Virginia. This year, Massanutten cut out the gnarly root section above the last rock garden, which I think was a really great addition to the track. What were added were some rollers and sharp cornered berms that took some extra strength to pull through by the end of the race run. The weather was much different than it had been in the past years, it was cooler and rainy, which personally I think beats 80 and humid any day. So with some rain on the track for Saturday practice, it caused some mud to track on the top rock slabs early in the morning. They seemed to be okay for some people if you just did your braking early, and lay of it once on the rocks. Beside that, the rain just allowed the track to give more traction, and a long freezing lift ride to the top. The day continued to pan out with some rain, and well into the night. Once Sunday morning rolled around, the sky was clear, and the sun was on its way out. Even with some thunderstorms the night before, the track seemed to be untouched. The dirt was tacky, the rocks were clean, and the sand seemed to be hard packed. Massanutten really seems to bring every bit of a rider’s skill into play when racing it. It contains rocks, roots, corners, sand, uphill and speed. The only thing it really lacked is jumps. It seemed the biggest problem for racers was flat tires from the square edge rocks scattered throughout the track. But as the day came to an end, it seemed that everyone from every age group and skill level had a blast. I had a pretty good run, clean but I could have put down some more power. I won Jr. X with a time of 3:28.29. Slipping me into 11th place overall on the day. I can't wait to show back up next year and pull out a win in Pro!

Race video

If the suns out, you know my guns are out!

Robert

2012 Race Schedule

April 27-29^th Massanutten Yee-Ha

June 2-3^rd Mountain Creek GES #1

June 9-10^th Snowshoe #1

June 28-30^th Windam GES #2

July 20-22^nd Beech US Nationals

July 28-29^th Snowshoe #2

August 11-12^th Launch GES #3

August 25-26^th Swain GES #4

 September 8-9^th Snowshoe GES #5

September 22-23^rd Snowshoe Races #3

September 29-30^th 7Springs GES #6

7Springs has yet to release their race schedule for 2012, so that will added to the list. As well as some Eastern State Cup races later in the year.

Send it.

Robert

You gotta beat up the trails before they beat up you!

Back in the saddle in a mystical forest called 7springs. Robert and Justin head for the GES #4 in there home turf. It seemed as if a dragon had blown heat down on 7Springs, with heat not even a knight could withstand.. Anywayyy with new race kits, the session 88 led Justin to a 2nd place finish in pro on the day with a time of 2:10.  Keeping him in first place overall in GES. As for Robert, he is coming back slowly but surely with a time of 2:15 landing him in 7th place in Jr. X. He had some clip issues during his race, causing some unwanted foot movements. With the grill out, and shirts off, these rednecks put 7springs to rest... If this was twitter, I would hashtag something. #goinghardtilthebackdoorbreakloose


Robert & Justin

Do you think she will text me!?!

After an astonishing 2nd place finish by Justin Gregory at Massanutten 2 weekends ago, he was feeling pretty fluid on the bike. As for me, I do not not know if I can believe my time was really what it was.. But hey, that is how racing goes. You get it, you got, or you go home. As we anticipate the U.S. Open coming up in two weeks, we decided to go out to Dr. J's in North Park to do some shredding. A long lost friend, know as Vance Nonno decided he would attended from Ohio to rip it up. I showed Justin and Vance this MASSIVE 30 some foot sand step down in the middle of the park, and they were pretty scared. I was like come on girls, it isn't that gnarly.. So they hit it, and were pretty speechless.. Justin's Trek Session 88 sucked up his case pretty nice, I must add. As for me, I was pinned, each time on the bike,  and picked up that hunger for a win. Ohhh yea, and the title of today's blog, was due to a good looking waitress who served us pizza near north park.. I left her a nice tip, and my number hahaha.. It has been 3 days, and I still never got a text or call..... Maybe if I was taller..... Also, I love 90's rock music!! Keep you posted on the first day of U.S. Open practice, as Justin and I take over the New Jersey!!

Now that is something everyone can enjoy! ;)

Robert & Justin

This bed sucks!!

"This bed sucks, it is like lying on the floor." Said none other than Justin Gregory, the team rider of the 7Springs/Trek MTB Team.  We are currently at Massanutten, VA for the first bike race of the season. Today was a nice day for practice, not to hot, yet not to cool, maybe in the high 60's. Justin was killing the trails today, with his Session 88. He is a head over heals fan for Massanutten's beat up trail. Me on the other hand, popped 2 flats. Front and back, so I only got 1 practice run. I gotta lay down the hammer tomorrow. Early 7 A.M. wake up me for me. The trail is super slick, and rooty. Has a lot of spots to make stupid errors and end up with the rubber off the ground... After practice we got some grub and washed our bikes. Now we are in the hotel room watching gang bangers on TV. Go SPIKE!


Shred it,
Robert & Justin