tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25585525038268945652009-10-13T21:41:01.896-04:00Race news for Vassago Cycles. A leading manufacturer of 29er specific mountain bikes for performance oriented and race applications.VassagoCycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11696100591963608832noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2558552503826894565.post-22430407168916185522009-10-13T18:24:00.004-04:002009-10-13T18:29:59.627-04:00

Congratulations again to Tom for his SS victory at Tour of the White Mountains in AZ. Check out his blog for all the details.

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Chris Plesko won the 2009 Tour Divide and and set a new SS record on his Jabberwocky this year. We mention this a little late because, while Chris is not on our team, we were super excited about his accomplishments and have kept him on our radar.We recently heard through the digital grapevine that he was recently injured in an avalanche and nursing his wounds as we speak. In support of Chris and

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Sara Stanford at Prescott Punisher1st Place WomensZach Stanford takes on Prescott3rd place finish

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Ben Shockey headed to Oauchita Challenge1st single speed19th overall - 60 Mile

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ICUP #1 Desert Rampage2nd PlaceJabberwocky with ODIS ForkICUP #2 the Cholla Challenge1st Place FinishJabberwocky with ODIS ForkCONGRATULATIONS!!!

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Photo courtesy of Zach StanfordCongratulations to everyone out at the 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo this past weekend. We heard it was a huge party full of pain, blood, sweat, and tears! I'm sure there was a little bit of beer thrown in.....Tom Ament took home 3rd place after riding 13 laps for 22 hours.Male Solo SingleSpeed1st Dejay Birtch - Niner Bikes2nd Sean Sullivan - IF3rd Tom Ament - Vassago

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As Team Manager for Vassago I would first like to express my apologies to our team riders as I have been hard to catch for the past 3 months. I would also like to express my extreme gratitude for all of their support as my daughter continues with her second year of chemotherapy for Neuroblastoma Cancer and ROHHAD Syndrome. I am extremely excited to have all of you on the team this year and am

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We're excited to start the 2009 season and ready to whip the team in to shape!Vassago players for 2009:Sara StanfordArizonaDay job: Student, Substitute Teacher and Kick Ass Beotch!Rides: Bandersnatch and Optimus TiTom Ament - aka The GoddessArizonaDay job: Money Man and Master Saddle MechanicRides: Jabberwocky, Optimus Ti, Fisticuff, and Ton-TonZach StilwellMinnesotaDay job: Student and "The

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We had a great time at the 12 Hours of Temecula. Vassago crew met up with Tom Ament and Zach Stanford who were originally just going to relax at this event but the competitive side took over and we're happy it did!Tom Ament1st Place SingleSpeedOverall winner of the SoCal Endurace SeriesWe'd also like to congratulate Tom for his 10th consecutive 1st place singlespeed win in a 12 hour solo

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Congratulations to everyone out at the 24 Hours of Fury. Vassago Cycles sponsored the first year event with a 2009 Jabberwocky frame. We want to thank 4 Peaks Racing for putting on an excellent race and we look forward to 2009!Adrenaline Race Team headed out to the field and made it happen!Tom Ament raced in the 12 Hour division. Winning 1st place Overall and 1st place Singlespeed. Finishing

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Congratulations to our guys out there racing at the 2nd race in the Giant Bicycles Dust Devil Mountain Bike Series. Tom Ament joined the front of the line with Eric Salstrand, racing in the Marathon class for a fast 50 miles. Darrin Austin taking on the Singlespeed class of the Marathon.Tom Ament - 2nd place overall Marathon MenDarrin Austin - 3rd place Singlespeed Marathon

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The Tumbling Creek Mountain Bike Rumble is an annual benefit race used to promote mountain biking, raise funds for the Trips For Kids program, and SORBA. The beautiful Gainesville State College campus was the venue for this past weekend's event.Steve Ridgeway - Addictive Cycles 1st place - Solo SingleSpeedWeapon: Vassago JabberwockyMatt Smith - Addictive Cycles3rd PlaceWeapon: Vassago

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No this is not a new race but yet the amazing travels of Dave Nice. On October 2nd Dave headed out to Moab, UT from Glenwood Springs, CO. Taking with him his Jabberwocky, back pack, and a cooler. Through the travels and tribulations of Dave's adventures we experienced one legged pedaling due to a broke pedal, a few bus rides, an 80 mile ride in to Hurricane, UT and then rode on to Cedar City,

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1st place - 3hrs 32 mins Zach Stanford headed out for the first race of the Giant Dust Devil Mountain Bike Series on October 11th. Deciding to do the marathon with about 20 minutes to spare to get dressed, registered, and to the start line Zach was ready. As if there isn't enough pressure at a race.Congratulations Zach!!!!

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With 350 riders at the starting line and a 60 mile course ahead Tom Ament set up to race against many of the best. The Tour Of White Mountains in Show Low, AZ was going to be a show down. Racing against the top two singlespeed endurance champs it was going to need to be a flawless race.2nd Place - 5hrs 43 minsCongratulations Tom!

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Zach Stilwell set out to take on the final MNSCS race of the year. Prepping for the major race weekend of the year Zach was ready to take first in this race, and even take first overall for the year by a mere 5 points (905 to 900). Pushing hard on the Optimus Ti Zach shot out of the gates.1st place age group (15-18)1st place overallZach Stilwell doubled up after MNSCS to race the first of the

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A huge weekend for Vassago's west coast - ADRENALINE RACE TEAM! Congratulations to everyone!This past weekend was the Payson Stampede, home of the upcoming 2009 NORBA nationals, and it was brutal. The course was a tough one and many times we heard, "This is definitely not a single speed course". Definitely a good review for nationals next year.A few well earned props to some amazing racers:Tom

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Darrin at the startAdrenaline Race Team headed out to the Flagstaff Mountain Festival which was put on by Absolute Bikes in Flagstaff. Great race...all proceeds went to St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance. The Adrenaline Team had taken a couple months off racing and are now gearing up for the second half of the season. This race grouped all Pro, Semi-Pro, Expert, and Singlespeed together in one

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Today was the day Zach and Steve have been preparing for. Training constantly for this race to come.Steve pushing hard through the race, as his last WORS put him in 3rd place, this time around he came in 1st place.Congratulations to Steve and Zach.....workin' it!

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Steve and Zach have done it again in the MNSCS #7.On August 14th the two hit the MNSCS #7 with Zach coming in at 2nd overall and 1st in his age class. Steve came in 6th overall and 1st in his age class.Congratulations guys!!

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Congratulations to Mel up in Canada. He traveled to Canmore and competed in the World Solos! This was his first 24 hour race. Completing 9 laps on the 10 mile course in the 24 hours. Mel earned 6th place among his age group.A few photos:Congratulations Mel!!!

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Congratulations to Tom Ament - who on a last minute decision and a little persuasive manipulation from Vassago made the 12 hour drive to Breckenridge late Thursday evening. Reminding us the entire way to the race as to where he was and how long he drove, Tom took his brand new Optimus Ti on it's maiden voyage at the race. He hadn't really ridden the bike yet and did a few test laps in Fruita on

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MNSCS #4 - Zach takes 1st placeCongratulations to Zach and Steve Stilwell for an awesome season! They have been out there kicking ass all over Wisconsin this season. Just check out what they've been doing in July!Zach takes on Steve again at MNSCS #5After completing their July season of races they head out to RAGBRAI. A race across Iowa that spanned from July 19th to July 25th.Next up for this

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Our very own Fixie Dave, out of Colorado, has been showcased in a digital short filmed - produced locally in Colorado.You can check out the short film during the showing of Radical Films newest KRANKED!Clicky the Picky!

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Are you asking "What the hell is going on?" We have been nuts here andit doesn't seem to be slowing down. Team Adrenaline kicked some ass at the 12 Hours of Temecula. Surviving theblistering heat and no shade but the team did awesome!Tom Ament earned himself 1st place in the SS division and 2nd placeoverall - riding his Jabber and dreaming of his Optimus Ti!!Darrin Austin and Christina Betz

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