How to cheat and get second place

Some may say things like, "Well it wasn't taped off, so I just went around." and, "It's in the rule book. If it's not taped of you CAN go around." I don't know about you, but it just don't seem right. You be the judge.















Looks like everyone else figured it out.
Not cheating,

not cheating,

not cheating,

not cheating,

ooops... cheating

not cheating.

Ohio Valley Cyclocross Press Release

Cross, Cowbells, and Carbon! 2007 OVCX Series Ready to roll out
September 9th with Zipp Speed Weaponry as Presenting Sponsor

With local cross practices brimming with anxious riders, the Ohio
Valley region is preparing for a fantastic 2007 season of cyclo-cross
racing. Area promoters have worked hard in the off-season to pull
together a racing schedule packed with quality: events that span the
cities of Louisville, Lexington, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, and
Indianapolis; featuring 4 UCI-sanctioned events, 2 U.S. Gran Prix
races, and the USCF State Championships for Ohio, Kentucky, and
Indiana. Each of the 15 series races will feature guaranteed minimum
cash payouts of $1500, music, food, and completely taped-off and
race-honed courses!

Now in its fourth year, two significant new changes have been made to
the series scoring for this year. The number of events scored for the
overall is the best seven, and the top three in each scored category
will receive some great merchandise donated by this year's series
sponsors: Jamis Bicycles, Trek Cincinnati, BioWheels, 2Wheelsports,
and Torelli. This year there also will be an additional award for the
die-hard crossers: everyone that competes in 10 or more out of the 15
OVCX events will get their name thrown into a hat for a chance to win
a pair of hand-built Zipp 404 Pave wheels valued at $1950! "The OVCX
is a great fit for Zipp. We are based in Indiana, which is part of
OVCX…. While we are well known for the Ironman World Championships and
Pro Tour races won on our wheels, we also make world-class cyclo-cross
wheels," says Andy Paskins, Zipp Marketing Manager. "We're thrilled
to be part of the series and happy to see one of the most exciting
forms of bicycle racing grow in the Midwest through this series."

So get your cross bikes ready to rumble… there are categories for men
and women, from Pro to Beginner, little kid to big kid, and everything
in between! Visit www.ovcx.com for all the series details.


2007 OVCX Events

Sunday, September 9 OVCX #1 City of HeathCross, Columbus, Ohio

Sunday, September 16 OVCX #2 Cyclo-Stampede Darkhorse Racing,
Burlington, Kentucky

Sunday, September 30 OVCX #3 JP Morgan Tour de Louisville, Kentucky

Sunday, October 7 OVCX #4 John Bryan Fall Classic, Yellow Springs, Ohio

Saturday, October 13 OVCX #5 (UCI C2) Java Johnny's – Lionhearts
Cross, Middletown, Ohio

Sunday, October 14 OVCX #6 (UCI C2) BioWheels/United Dairy Farmers
Harbin Park, Cincinnati, Ohio

Sunday, October 21 OVCX #7 Riverview Cross, Loveland, Ohio

Saturday, October 27 OVCX #8 (UCI C2) US Grand Prix #1 - Papa John's
Derby City Cup, Louisville, Kentucky

Sunday, October 28 OVCX #9 (UCI C2) US Grand Prix #2 - Papa John's
Derby City Cup, Louisville, Kentucky

Sunday, November 4 OVCX #10 Gun Club Cross, Cincinnati, Ohio

Sunday, November 11 OVCX #11 Brookside Cyclo-Cross Cup/USCF Indiana
State Championships, Indianapolis

Sunday, November 18 OVCX #12 Promotion Cross, Lexington, Kentucky

Sunday, November 25 OVCX #13 Bryn Du Cross/USCF Ohio State
Championships, Columbus

Sunday, December 2 OVCX #14 Storm the Greens/USCF Kentucky State
Championships, Louisville

Sunday, December 9 OVCX Finale Wendell Moore Cross, Buckner, Kentucky

New Podcast - 8/27/07

There is a new podcast up on iTunes plus I finally figured out how to make the imbedded player to the right ----> work.

Logo contest deadline is Monday, September 3. We greatly appreciate all of the submission thus far. The winner will be awarded a slew of prizes including plenty o' Tour of Missouri schwag. Here is one candidate in banner form.

More logos for consideration

New Favorite...

T-shirts -- thanks to Bustedtees

Tyler's Back!

An anonymous, reliable source reports to the Two Johns that Tyler Hamilton will race at the USA Pro Cycling Championships in Greenville, SC the first weekend of September. Unknown to us is whether he will do road race, tt, or both. Stay tuned...

New Podcast / New Logo

The new podcast should be up on iTunes later today. Check out these most recent entries in our "create a logo" contest. What do you think? Winners or losers?



As always, thanks to missingsaddle.com for hosting the podcast.

Advantage, Youth

When can a youngster turn the screws on his elders? When he is 110 lbs. and the day's route is up hill. On top of that it looks like he's about ready to go hang gliding after demolishing his prey up the climb.

Sadly, the practice is spreading

Logo Contest

The 2 Johns need your help! We want you to submit your ideas for a logo. This mark will be used on the website, clothing, stickers, business cards, etc. Email your idea to us. If your logo is selected you will receive a free, lifetime subscription to the podcast. Wait... it's already free. Ok, you will get something if we use your logo - prize TBA.

Here are some we have received so far.

Drafty

This is how I felt last night on our weekly River Rampage ride when tucked in behind the tandem blasting down Rt. 52 at 32+ mph. Thanks to Pez for the photo.

NEW PODCAST tomorrow btw.

John

What could be better...

...than a Dunkel?


Or a '68 Dodge Charger?


The new podcast for August 3, that's what!!

Thanks again to Missing Saddle for hosting the podcast.

Belgian Tradition

I don't want to dwell too much on alcohol on the blog, but man... this stuff is really good. We've got a pub who has it on tap and a store that sells it in bottles. It gets the 2 Johns seal of approval. And if you drink more than one La Chouffe, you'll start seeing the little gnomes.