Fond du Lac (Milwaukee North!) single pointer Sunday September 23rd.

I'm impressed -- and, still trying to figure out exactly how many motos you guys helped add to the Fond du Lac BMX moto count yesterday. I know that 3/4's of the 36-40 cruiser class, 2/3's of the 41-45 cruiser class and the entire 7 novice class was comprised of Milwaukee riders ... and we all did pretty well. Props to the Weimers and the whole Fondy crew for putting out a great track and for providing an enjoyable day of racing.

William Wilson and Mark Kluth getting their speed jump on over the first straight table into the first turn. Mountain Bikers take note -- Bill is on a 26" "four cross" bike (similar to the urban free-ride bikes like a Specialized P series or Giant STP) and, has a bit of an advantage over Kluth on the first straight. "Can you race BMX on a mountain bike?" is a question we hear a fair amount ... and, the answer, is absolutely yes. In fact ... I've been seriously thinking about dumping my old XC bike for a new P series bike. Honestly ... if Wilson runs that post out another couple of inches, it's easy enough to imagine him riding that bike to the grocery store, or, even putting on some trail miles ... my cruiser on the other hand ...

Kluth and Wilson again ... but this time it's the shrinky-dink versions ... Garrett Kluth and Max Wilson ... having a spirited competition in the competitive 6 & 7 year old class. Garrett must really be focusing on the task at hand ... as, in most of the shots I have of him, he's looking straight at the camera.

Luc Marchessault was looking awful proud of the medal he earned yesterday. I hope the young racer also appreciates a nice photo on the Milwaukee BMX website. Right on, Luc ... pedaling right over a roller and looking sharp.


Chris Trapp, in full manual about 30 seconds prior to really wrecking himself. BMX can be a fickle game ... one second you are "only" 34, but still a kid, jamming with 16 year olds and feeling on top of the world -- but, the ground can have a funny way of bringing you back to the 34 year old adult you really are, writhing in pain, and trying to figure out how to explain to your boss that the reason you are hurt and out of work involves a kids bike. Don't sweat it Chris ... when I showed up to work with five stitches in my forehead the day after Dane (who was five at the time) hit me with a golf club (a sweetly swung 7 iron) while we were at the practice range, the explanation didn't come much easier.

More Video

Karl Ausdembruch sends the link for this video he's posted to YouTube of the 36-40 and 7 novice classes from the very first day of racing at Milwaukee BMX. Dads and groms ... we seem to have plenty of both at Milwaukee BMX ... which really underscores what a family oriented sport Bicycle Motocross has become. Props to young Jonah Ausdembruch (who wins the 7 novie class toward the middle and end of this clip) for an awesome performance on Milwaukee's opening day !!!