Helmet Cam

Sean wanted to try out the new helmet cam. Hopefully, future posts come out a little better. None the less, it still kind of fun.

Kory Cook Benefit Bellflower 10.10.09

Sean and his buddy Spencer raced at the Kory Cook Benefit in Bellflower on Saturday. Sean 2nd Spencer 3rd in the 9 Novice class. Racing in an age group 1 year older, Sean just didn't quite have the leg speed to catch the 1st place rider. After the first round, he came in saying "that kid looks like a 10 year old". I must admit he did. Sean was right there until about 3/4 down the first straight and stayed a bike length behind the remainder. He has a really strong gate and just needs consistent races to build up his pedal speed or cadence. It was cool to watch Spensor at his first race, overcoming the jitters, etc. I finally got out on the track as well on my 24". First time ever on a BMX track. Didn't race, just practiced. It was great fun chasing Sean and a pretty good workout as well. Something that I recommend all parents do, especially if your kids are in sports that you never participated in. Jump in! For those of us that are competitive and sometimes critical, It will give you a renewed appreciation. Especially when you have to work overtime to catch the little man : )>. Today we are going to the beach.....skim boarding..hmmm - I think I will just hold my toungue.

Bellflower Benefit Race - October 10, 2009

Bellflower Benefit Race - There is a benefit race in Bellflower on Saturday, October 10. The benefit is for the Cook family. The dad past away recently. He and his son were regular's at the Orange Y and Bellflower tracks, http://www.bellflowerbmx.com/. Sean and I and maybe Jessi will be going. I can take as many as three other kids with me if anyone wants to come along. We will be leaving around 9:00AM and probably be back by 1:30. Next week there are Nationals in Lancaster. Most of the local tracks will be closed. I do not think we are going to make the Nationals this time but I checked and the Whittier Narrows track is open for racing and practice on Saturday http://www.whittiernarrowsbmx.com/. I believe we are going to check it out. Once again, if your child wants to come, there is always room in our truck. It is fun to go to other tracks and this one just opened in June 2009 so it's probably pretty nice