Good Time Guaranteed!

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Cruisin in Claxton

Team AJBW was in full force at the Cruisin' in the Country Century.  But there was one person missing at the "Fruitcake Capital of the World"...he will remain nameless, but his first initial is "A" and his last is "J".  Seems like the crew had a great time on the ride and Chris came through with his usual digital trickery creating a commemorative slideshow/web edit.  Check it out at the link below...these guys get it!
http://picasaweb.google.com/chris.scarff/ClaxtonCentury200902?authkey=Gv1sRgCIKRuJOI78yvcg#5404563936404030450  

The ACC Holds it Down!

The Augusta Cross Race was "Off the Chain" as the kids say.  Cyclocross racing has got to be one of the most exciting forms of competition to observe.  So exciting that I was getting ready to steal someone's bike and get out on the course myself.  But then I started to pay attention to the racer's facial expressions.  Two words can sum it up...Intense and Pain.  From start to finish these guys and gals were killing themselves in hopes of crossing the finish line first.  But once the suffering was over, everyone seemed to be all smiles.  I overheard several people giving lots positive feedback regarding the course, venue, crowd, scenery, volunteers, and everything else imaginable.  So big ups to Ross Douglas and the rest of the ACC crew as well as all the other volunteers.  We look forward to next year!

Dan Patterson and Mini-Me, pre-race walk through.

Cross Boss Ross, projectile regurgitation.

Nate questioning his dual race decision.

You've never heard of fresh water sharks?

Nate (right) with the newest AJBW recruit.

Check out more pics from the cross race on the AJBW Flickr Page.

Behold...The Date Bike!

If you've ever wanted to go for a ride, but your significant other wanted a date night...Odyssey BMX has the solution.  Do both!

Ironman 70.3, Success for Augusta!

Yeah it's kinda old news now, but from what I've been seeing, folks are still pretty stoked. And for good reason 'cause the Augusta IM70.3 went off without a hitch. I don't recall any negative feedback from any of the local participants and I've had some out-of-towners send emails thanking us for our support. Yeah I just patted AJBW on the back. But there would be no back patting without some help. So here's some shout outs.

Kim J - Put it down at the Expo all day Friday and Saturday, hooking up triathletes from all over the globe with the stuff they needed. Actually had it not been for her, we prolly wouldn't have even been at the Expo.

Brian B - Flew in from Hell Paso to get his hands dirty. The Meticulous Mechanic was on deck, assembling bikes, fixing up bikes for ill-prepared racers at check-in, and pumping tires on race day. Could not have pulled it off without this dude.

James B - Our Giant Bicycles sales rep made the trip from NC to help out at the expo and talk about the super sick, super duper new full carbon Giant Tri bikes.

Paul K, Bobby W, and Meg S - Aided Kim in managing over 3,000 AJBW expo booth visitors on Saturday!

Jason K - Helped us out at the store stalling customers as they waited for us to help them, answered the phone, etc.

Mark S - Expedited expo tear down and pack up with the team van!

So IM weekend was a long, hectic, chaotic, stressful, and exhausting undertaking, but it was also very rewarding. We got to meet some great people from all over the world and we got to make some miracles happen (well they were miracles for the people we were helping out). I'm very glad to get the first one under the belt as the anticipation of the unknown was almost paralyzing. Team AJBW stood strong, manned-up, and emerged victorious. Thanks to everyone who helped and congratulations to all the competitors. We look forward to next year!

Me re-installing a rear wheel correctly.


Brian changes the eleventy-billionth flat of race-day morning.


Nasty Nate repairing a valve extender for a 200mm aero wheel.

Rewards for long days...I highly recommend Hoptober Fest!