Two Week In Review

Well it has been a while since a I posted any information about Bunker Hill Bikes.

So here is a recap of the last two weeks:

1. My wife returned from Mississippi. She had a great trip visiting her sister at Keesler Air Force base.

2. The Iceman went well for me. I blew all the fuses for it!

3. The Bunker Hill Bikes gang went down to Stoney Creek Metro Park for the Tailwind cross race. I will be dabbling in the single speed realm.

4. I finished my wife's pantry.

5. Over the weekend I broke my foot. Make sure you turn the lights on before you walk down the stairway. I broke my foot in the same place as I did in July. Two stupid moves produces time off the bike!

So, my training has stalled for the Cyclocross State Championships at Springfield Oaks. Time will tell.

I added a bike to the stable. It is a Specialized Singlecross. Of course I added my special touch to it. Plus this will be my winter trainer/commuter. Remember, rollers are evil!

Until then, see you on the flip side. The flip side will have some new projects, so stay tuned.

-Chad

Iceman Cometh and Goneth!

Well, number 20 is in the books with out a lot of fan fair!

I arrived at the start much I like I did 20 years ago. My mother drove me out to the start this year. We played the "Race Tape" which is U2's Achtung Baby as we recalled the many years of Iceman shenanigans!

The temp was in the upper 40's at the 8am departure. I met my water bottle support at the Middle School and they were off to Broomhead Road. I warmed up and gave my good byes to my mother and told her I would see her in an hour at Williamsburg Road.

I was off to the start in downtown Kalkaska. On the way I knew I was over dressed with knee warmers, wool socks, long sleeved skin suit and thermal base layer. My hands were just right with Specialized Radiant gloves with inserts.

I lined up in the 2nd row and with a countdown, we were off. The start was not as fast as it should of been. It seemed the 5 dudes in front of me were unsure of the start. Since I have ridden the course 10 times prior, I shot to the front and led out the group to the first singletrack! I was pegged at 189 HR! A few guys got around me because I was feeling it. By the time we reached Williamsburg Road I was cooked because I put all the eggs in the basket. From Willie Road to home I was in survival mode.

All in all, I was happy with my 20th version of the race! I got to meet all of the TSB mates and discuss all things cross and mountain.

I only wished the Iceman himself recognized the 20 year Guys at the awards party! Maybe at number 40!

38 Chad Schut Williamsburg MI 1:58:42

38th out of 107 is not bad for a very competitive class!

Many props to the following:

1. John Osgood, 9th place Expert 30-34
2. Ryan Schut, my brother, for showing up and racing despite having no groceries in the basket!
3. Curt Potocki, finally putting the knee issue to bed!
4. Todd Powers, racing at the front for a bit gathering footage for the Masher's movie
5. Warm weather, I love to race when it is warm!
6. Steve Brown for putting on a good show between Kalkaska and Timber Ridge
7. Brian Matter for holding his own against JHK and Sammy!
8. TSB for taking a goofy, tall bike rider!

See you at the next race!

-Chad

It is time!

It is time to enter the zone!

Bikes are ready.

Muscles are primed.

Mind is sharp.

No more posts until Monday the 8th, post Iceman.

Eat, think, sleep Iceman for the week!

-Chad

Foiled Plans!

The best two days for training this fall are a bust!

No training because the boys are home from school because of the flu outbreak.

The problem is the academy has 98% attendance despite the flu in other school system. Why shut down? No one will ever know.

I guess is will be taper training with the boys. Riding with them is a lot of fun.

I leave you with a picture from my 2007 cyclocross season:

See you at the Iceman with a dash of Icecross.

-Chad

Are You Ready!

It is around the corner. Are you ready?



I will be there!

On the horizon:

1. Iceman
2. Icecross
3. Kisscross Manhattan Park
4. Holland Municipal Stadium
5. Cyclocross State Finals

I have some room in my schedule to finish out the year with some cross racing. I will be chasing the elusive state championship jersey.

What class will I be racing? Come out to one of the cross races and find out.

What will the bike of choice be? Stay tuned.

-Chad "Iceman, times 20" Schut

Happenings!

Another weekend has passed and much was accomplished.

The Traveling Circus made a stop by the Bunker Hill Bikes compound for a little Iceman course recon. Course recon was perfect! My wife dropped us off at the Walnut Street start in the heart of Kalkaska. We rolled out with me, DF, and DF's B.I.L (Brother in Law). Temps were in the mid 40's and the sun was out a bit. Course conditions were great with the recent rain. The sand was packed and smooth. (Did you here that downstaters?)

After wrapping up the ride, I made my goodbyes to the Traveling Circus and I was off to the house to shower and dress for a weekend of house, kid and animal sitting. Good friends of ours are in two different places; Southwest Airlines jet and Columbia (The country). The house was full of 6 kids, 1 bunny, 1 lizard, 2 dogs, 1 cat and a bunch of toys! BTW-one of the dogs hates me and avoids me everytime I am at the house. He stares at me with killer eyes! Kujo!

Sunday was a day of rest! Church with 6 kids and staying off my feet. No football because the Lions suck, NASCAR is so yesterday and Versus has bull riding!

Sunday we had snow showers for the day! Are you ready for a snowy Iceman?

In a month, the Iceman will be here! Are you ready? Bring your 29er because you are going to need it! Mike you can ride your Fuel.

I leave you with this:

-Chad

Busy Weekend!

The weekend is over and it is time to for work!

The weekend looked like this for me:

1. Stack wood at a friends house, all day Saturday! (Feeling it now!)
2. Church on Sunday followed by an Open House at the Coast Guard Air Station.
3. Grocery shopping at Miejers. Doing hand to hand combat and body slamming with other shoppers to get the best deals!
4. Watched a movie called "Taken", Liam is one bad mo-fo in the movie!
5. Off to bed to nurse the soreness now taking over my body.

This week will be hard in the saddle to prepare for Iceman. Of course training will follow painting the kitchen, prepping one son's room for paint and other duties assigned to me by my wife.

Iceman news:

1. I have the secret plans to the Death Star, opps, wrong scenario! I have the secret plans to the finish venue for the Iceman at Timber Ridge. All I can say is, "Preride."
2. Todd Wells is coming to town for the Iceman!
3. The Traveling Circus is coming to town on Saturday for Iceman recon.
4. I have a section of the course, near Timber Ridge named after me, Chad's Chute. Kind of a play on the mispronounciation of my last name. Most probably seen it in the Glacier Gazette.

See you in a month!

-Chad