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I flew back to Boulder today from Tulsa. I never thought that I would list Tulsa as a cool place, but I sure was wrong. The Tulsa Tough race was outstanding. They had three days of amazingly well organized races, with awesome officials, who didn’t yell at anyone, once, which was so cool. The courses were really competitive, true to crit racing, and safe. On top of that, 300 kids got free bikes, and the bikes were actually really cool road models, single speed, and really high quality. It was a great weekend, I just wish I could spend more time there.
I went out to dinner with the entire Succsesful Living team the last night. It was just what I needed, after announcing 23 yours in a 60 hor period. Ryan Yee continues to impress me. The team is doing incredibly well (they dominated at TT) and Steve Hegg is now someone I consider a real friend, which is cool, as he is very well respected in the sport, and is going to be one of the best directors in the US. Of course the Mayor of Boulder, Chuck Coyle was there, so all we were missing was Dan Schmatz, of BMC, who crashed in the final corner, losing out on a good placing and an even better omnium result. He still did well, and was really gracious in his assesment of Tulsa and the race. The Einstien guys rode tough with Brad White, Whitey DeBroux and Ryan Hamity are all riders that will go pro, I’m sure.
Arliss vanished on Thursday night, and with her being 17 it was a really tough experience. I guess she was picked up by the animal cortrol people. I was paniced, and was really lucky my housmate and some great friends like Steve Isles and Amy Dombroski were willing to make sure she got home safely when we found I found out where she was Friday mornight, right before I left. It was really stressful, but it made me realized how blessed I am to have so many amazing friends here in Boulder.
I’m now doing Nez, and hopefully Nevada City, so with Nature Valley right behind it, I have two of my favorite races and promoters on tap this month. I am also going to Fort Collins for the New Belgium race this weekend. One of the nicest guys I see at the races in Colorado, and a huge supporter of the mighty Rio Grande team is Scott Glasscock and he asked me to come, so I was stoked. The first race is at 7am Sunday, which sounds rough, but I’m sure Scott will take me to the Rio after it’s all done, so I’m in.
Hope I see you at the races soon,
Dave
June 6th, 2007 at 4:58 am
Dave–
Another stellar job announcing this weekend! I just wanted to say thanks for not only doing a great job on the pro level…but drilling it down in the amateur ranks. The juniors I took down to race were just over the top stoked that they heard their name announced by you and just so encouraged about the weekend of racing. They were able to brag at our Tuesday night crits that they were…”TULSA TOUGH”!
June 13th, 2007 at 5:42 pm
Hey Dave.
thanks for the thought about taking the mic at Rafael here in the NorCal. Sorry i didn’t call, but i’m one of those selective luddite sum’bitches that doesn’t use phone (AT&T can take a kick to the ‘nards).
i’m gonna be gone that weekend, so will take a pass on it and already emailed (my anti-luddite vice) Simpson a response.
thanks again, brudda ~ and looking forward to the next time i get to hear “ONE-TO-GO-ONE-TO-GO-ONE-TO-GO!”
latah,
m
June 21st, 2007 at 6:46 pm
Dave,
Hey my friend! Are you working Manhattan Beach next weekend? I’ll be racing the Masters 1/2/3 and will be done Friday, shoot me an email.
Mark Purnell
Director
Bentley’s Central Valley Classic Stage Race
USAC NRC Event
July 16th, 2007 at 12:38 pm
Dave,
I don’t know how to get in contact with you. Perhaps you will be at the VIP event for Gastown on Tuesday (tomorrow) night and I’ll see you there. I brought my glove and a ball. You had better bring yours. I’ll teach you that mean bender you keep telling everyone about.
-Evan
July 29th, 2007 at 6:11 pm
Hey Dave!!
So, I was talking to my godbro the other day, who is set to do the 24 hrs. of “something” (I can’t remember and I’ve only had 1 glass of wine!?).
I was wondering what your upcoming schedule was, so I googled you. Dude, you have truly impressed me! Announcing for the Bejing Olympics. I’m so proud of you…even have to admit that I watched an interview of you and missingsaddle.com interviewer. It was great to see you.
Me? I’m hanging at home in FC with my 2 dogs and most recent (and somewhat stupid) addition to the family, my kitty, Jewel (the name came with her from the Humane Society..).
My hubby is out of town for the next few days. I’m thrilled to have a few days to myself.
So, could you let me know your schedule?
What are you up to, doll?
Jess Moore
August 30th, 2007 at 10:35 am
DT - You announcing at Tour of Missouri or what??? What’s the scoop? Say hello to Arliss.
August 30th, 2007 at 12:29 pm
Hey Dave–
I’m a racer on the CO scene, a long-time listener, first-time comment-leaver, with a couple of questions about announcing. If you have a minute, can you email me? I’d really, really appreciate it.
jsherATjuicecomsDOTcom
Thanks,
Jordan
August 30th, 2007 at 8:11 pm
Hi Dave - Hey, how can we get you to announce at our event???
October 7th, 2007 at 8:28 pm
DAVE!!!!
Thanks for the Frisco CX announcing.
Brian with the 2 well behaved dogs (brindle and the lab)
November 7th, 2007 at 11:41 am
Dave, call me I’m coming to Boulder and want to buy you a beer….
Michael
650-906-4332
December 29th, 2007 at 7:24 am
It is great to see all the cool work you are doing. If you get back to Seattle, it be cool to hook up. All teh best for the holidays Paul Vine
January 6th, 2008 at 6:00 am
Dave, glad to hear you got Arliss back. I bet she heard a VW bus or bug, maybe eyed a squirrel?
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