Ramping up

Team meetings have occured, and several new racers have come aboard! 

We are putting the fianl touches on the the kits...Thank you BPC Apparel you guys rock!  http://bpcapparel.com/

New and returning sponsors have been finalized, and announcements to be made soon.

Team Grassroots Racing is going to have a great 2012 season!

TBF 50 miler

another WIN for Team Grassroots Racing.  Aaron and Leslie teamed up and did the co-ed 2 person divison....they won by 32 mins over the second place team.  Way to go!!

Leslie & Aaron on the top step of podium

Why you ride

Just in case you  need a little Inspiration: Why I ride

2011 Tri-Girl-Tri Oct 1, 2011

Team GRR triathalete Teri Bernart once again had a great Triathlon.  Teri compeated Saturday in the Tri -Girl - Tri at Lake Barryessa.  She once again raced herself on to the podium, placing second in her catagory.  Teri has had an outstanding season placing on the podium multiple times.  Next up for Teri is another Olympic Distance Tri in Marin CA.  In November....Brr!

Keep up the great work Teri, we are proud of you!! 

Sawtooth Ridge Challenge Oct 2, 2011

Team Grassroots Racing had a great (and fun!) weekend of racing at Northstar at Tahoe in Truckee, CA.  Aaron, Vince and Brandy all raced the final race of the 2011 Sierra Cup MTB series, the Sawtooth Ridge Challenge.   

Aaron and his family, along with Brandy headed up to Truckee on Friday evening in order to acclimate to the elevation a bit, and also to pre ride the course on Saturday.  Vince arrived at the cabin Saturday night after closing the shop. 

Sunday morning we arrived at Northtstar about an hour before the race was to start.  We picked up our numbers, did last minute preparations and also warmed up.  We could not have asked for better weather, just cool enough in the morning to not let us over heat on course, and the wind held off until after the race was done.  Beautiful weather!

Race Start time was 9:30am, Aaron and Vince’s categories started together, and Aaron jumped out fast to avoid traffic up the 2.0 mile climb that was the first part of the race course.  Brandy started a couple minutes later.  She took a bit of a spill ¼ mile up the climb in the deep gravel.  But she remounted and soldiered on. 

Course consisted of a multitude of things that would test skill and endurance.  There was over 1054 feet of climbing, stream & mud crossing, tight switchbacks, fun flowy sections, steep rocky sections, and lots of soft loose dirt. 

Vince ended up a DNF for the race.  He endo’d and got a very nasty gash on his knee.  After getting a bit of medical advice, it was decided he should not continue.  He has vowed to be back next year, and kill it!  Awesome Job Vinny!  

Aaron had a good race, and even with a flat on the second last, he finished second and third overall in his division for the entire series.  Not bad for a guy who had hip surgery earlier this year.  No doubt Aaron will be back to contest the whole series, and we know he will win it!  Also, Aaron has qualified for the 2012 MTB National Championships.  Great Job Aaron!

Brandy ended up winning her race even with two little wrecks.  With her win at Sawtooth and her second place at Sky Tavern, Brandy is the Northern California/Nevada District Cat 3 Women’s 19-39, MTB Champ for 2011.  Brandy vows to be back fitter and faster next season, to contest more of the Sierra Cup Series, and defend her jersey.

Aaron racing hard through a rocky section

Vince negociating the tight switchbacks

Brandy at the start

Vince getting ready for second lap

Vince decending last technical section



Aaron 3rd overall in the Sierra Cup MTB series




Brandy 2011 NorCal/Nev Cat3 Dist. Champ



Fun Little Video

A quick little video...I am trying to get the GoPro dialed in.

Enjoy!!  http://www.youtube.com/user/TeamGrassrootsRacing

2011 Folsom Cyclebration

Hello Everyone!  Last weekend Team Grassroots Racing had a great weekend raing at the Folsom Cyclebration in Folsom CA.  It is a great event, well structured, and fun.  We do recommend you check it out next year if you have a chance.  The weather was awesome, and the racing was FUN!!

Richard Nagle placed 9th overall for the Road Omnium in the Elite 5's.  Road Omnium consisted of 3 races over the weekend.  On Saturday, a TT and a crit, and Sunday a circuit race.  Great Job Richard !!

Sergio Sanchez, placed 1st the Mountain Bike Short track in his Sport Men's division, and 2nd in the MTN Bike TT. 

Brandy Kilkenny placed 3rd in her division in the MTN Bike Short Track Race, taking 3 mins off her time from last year. 

And Vince Coons, raced his first Mountain Bike Race, racing Mountain Bike XC, placeing 14th in a very large division.  Great Job Vinny!!

Vinny Rocking the XC !

Sergio on the lead lap of the STXC

Livestrong Challenge 2011

Vince and Daniel rode the 100 mile course for in the 2011 Livstrong Challenge in Davis CA.  Based on the photos, looks like they had a good time. 

Vince and Danny

Thank You Tean GRR sponsor FRS!!

The Godfather and the race bikes

Team Grassroots Racing is proud to have Velo Wrench Bike Shop and Vince Coons as our main sponsor.  He is a great guy, who loves bikes, and gives our racers a TON of support.  Thank you Vinny the Wrench for supporting Team GRR.

Also, we love our Jamis bikes!

Check out this little video: Click me !
 

Eppies Great Race

Gina and Jessi were 2 parts of a group that raced in the Eppie's Great Race.  Great job you two!!

Gina on the bike!

Jessi rocking the running portion of the race!

Aaron is back.

He raced the tough Sky Tavern Classic for his first race post-op on his new Jamis D29.  


Fast bike, fast pilot.

 with 2 races left in the Sierra Cup Mountain Bike Series, Aaron will be getting a bunch of racing in at elevation.  Woo hoo!

Good things

Good things a brewing already for Team Grassroots Racing next season.  Announcements in the near future.  I can't wait!!

In other news...Brandy has qualified for the 2012 MTB Nationals, with a 2nd place last weekend in the Sky Tavern Classic.  This race is part of the Sierra Cup Series.  the last 4 races are qualifiers for the 2012 MTB Nationals.     "It was a tough, technical course, at elevation that kicked my butt.  It wasn't pretty but I qualified.  I now have a clear focus for next season.  Go Team GRR!!"  -Brandy

more news soon....

Wait a tick!

We got pics!

Aaron & Vinny training...in the snow!

Scott @ Boggs 8hr MTB Race!

Brandy after the Boggs 8hr race.  

Leslie final lap @ Boggs.

Leslie post muddy Boggs race...dirty!

Scotty covered in Boggs mud...lots of mud!

Leslie & Sergio @ Boggs

Brandy racing in crazy weather @ Race Behind Bars.

Leslie...even with a crash...

...won her division @ Race Behind Bars!

2nd Place for Sergio @ the Rockhopper.

Serg & Daniel after their race @ Rockhopper.

Leslie getting her 1st place medal for winning her division @ Rockhopper

Velo Wrench had a boot @ the Rockhopper.

Aaron & Patrick manning the booth.

Leslie in with the guys @ Rockhopper

Future TeamGRR racers!



Sergio getting out front @ the Rockhopper



What have we been up to?

Quite a bit actually. Our Mountain Bike Squad has competed in the Boggs 8 hr, Rockhopper, Race Behind bars, and Skyline to name a few.  With Leslie wining her division at both the Rockhopper, and Race Behind Bars.  And Sergio getting on the podium at Rockhopper.
Our triathletes have competed in the Granite Bay Duathalon, and Ice Breaker Triathlon.  Terri won her division at The Ice Breaker tri.
Our road racers have been busy as well, competing in the Bicycles Plus Early Bird Criterium, Golden State Race Series, Sea Otter Road Race, Dunlap TT. 
Team GRR has even had lots of team members ride in the Wildflower Century, and Giro Bello.

Well it is a long season and we are only half way through it.  I promise to be more forth coming in my posts.
Ride Safe Everyone & have fun!! 

Long time...no blog.

Wow, I have been slacking.  Well look for a new post over the weekend, updating you on the exploits of Team Grassroots Racing.  We have been busy...Boggs 8hr, Wildflower Century, Ice Breaker Tri, Sea Otter, Rockhopper, Dunlap TT, and several more races...watch for post and pics coming this weekend.
Ride Safe and keep it rubber side down....-Brandy 

Team Grassroots Racing's first podium of the season !!

Well done Sergio! 

Big Congrats to Team GRR racer Sergio Sanchez.  He won his division Sunday at the TBF Mountain bike Kickoff in Granite Bay.  Now we just need to get him some maching socks!  :) 

2011 has arrived for TeamGRR!!

Well I hope everyone had a great holiday season, and a great New Year's!  Things for Team GRR are starting to ramp up.  Team members are out riding when weather and life allows...or we are spending time indoors on the trainers!  ha ha!!  Team Kits will be here soon, and team motivation is high!  We are happy to have awesome sponsors on board to help us in 2011!

Serg after a pre-ride @ Granite Bay CA.

Sergio will be racing at the TBFracing MTB kick off on January 23rd...says he is feeling strong and fast!!

Teri raced @ the Early Birds this past weekend, and got valuable crit start, and pack racing experience.  Go Teri!!

And our main sponsor Velo Wrench Bike Shop in Vacaville CA, is going through an exciting remodel...so exciting things are starting to happen!!

Ride Safe & Train Hard!!  -TeamGRR