12/3/10
Speedworld Tonight
Heading to Speedworld MX tonight to ride some laps on the National Track. Come out and join if you are in the area. RC
10/12/10
Trying to try
I can't seem to get things rolling for my SX training. For a while I didn't have a bike that was functioning, and as it turned out after a couple of rides I still don't. I need new bikes bad, but that is unlikely at this point. Hoping to get this parade rolling quickly, as SX is rapidly approaching.
Germany is on the horizon as well. I am doing the ADAC SX Series with Cole Siebler and Brock Sellards as my teammates. It will be fun I know, but I also need to be prepared for that to gain some confidence for the AMA Series.
Well I will let you know how it goes. Hope is all I've got right now.
RC
Germany is on the horizon as well. I am doing the ADAC SX Series with Cole Siebler and Brock Sellards as my teammates. It will be fun I know, but I also need to be prepared for that to gain some confidence for the AMA Series.
Well I will let you know how it goes. Hope is all I've got right now.
RC
9/28/10
MXON
Just got back from MXON (Motocross Des Nations) in Colorado. Had such a good time and sold a lot of our inventory. Back in the daily of The Dirt Lab, kids and training. If I start to slow down, I would probably feel old. Better keep pressing.
9/21/10
Day 12,037
I would have to say it was a good day. Leaving for MXON on Thursday and excited for a few reasons. Nervous, too. We have a lot invested in our vending spot, merchandise, travel expenses, etc. Hope we sell lots of stuff.
Riding is still not going - well, not going. Have a bike now, so that excuse is gone. Just looking for time and maybe for life to slow down just a bit - but that never happens. We are hiring help soon - that actually happened today - but it won't take effect for a month. But I will find a way. I always. Do.
Riding is still not going - well, not going. Have a bike now, so that excuse is gone. Just looking for time and maybe for life to slow down just a bit - but that never happens. We are hiring help soon - that actually happened today - but it won't take effect for a month. But I will find a way. I always. Do.
9/19/10
Project: Life
This is my new mantra. I don't know if that is a mantra, actually. What the fuck does mantra mean? Well I am going with it anyway - that life is just an adventure and you just ride it and enjoy it until it bucks you off.
My life has been good. My life has been bad. My life has been real.
Sweden was great last weekend. I went there to race in Goteberg and ended up basically getting my ass kicked by a bunch of Euros and some American's. It made me realize how old I am in comparison to most of the racers - and how the ones that are in my age group act like a bunch of punk ass teenagers anyway. This industry is sad in that way. How many sub-par groupies is enough to call it a sex life? Maybe I missed out on that part of the scene growing up. But it is fucking hilarious to watch. I should have stepped out of my glass house before I threw that out there...
I have a lot to look forward to and little time left to dwell. There really is a window of opportunity in life and you have to pass through it now. I look at my successes, failures and unknowns and I realize I am one of the luck ones. I am a person that doesn't just wait for shit to happen. That is a double edged sword sometimes, as it also lead me to many failures and unplanned things that didn't work out. But that is Project: Life in my opinion.
Team Solitaire is alive in me. It isn't what I hoped it would be, or even what I thought it was when I started it. But just like life, it is what it is. And it's pretty fucking rad. Good or bad.
My life has been good. My life has been bad. My life has been real.
Sweden was great last weekend. I went there to race in Goteberg and ended up basically getting my ass kicked by a bunch of Euros and some American's. It made me realize how old I am in comparison to most of the racers - and how the ones that are in my age group act like a bunch of punk ass teenagers anyway. This industry is sad in that way. How many sub-par groupies is enough to call it a sex life? Maybe I missed out on that part of the scene growing up. But it is fucking hilarious to watch. I should have stepped out of my glass house before I threw that out there...
I have a lot to look forward to and little time left to dwell. There really is a window of opportunity in life and you have to pass through it now. I look at my successes, failures and unknowns and I realize I am one of the luck ones. I am a person that doesn't just wait for shit to happen. That is a double edged sword sometimes, as it also lead me to many failures and unplanned things that didn't work out. But that is Project: Life in my opinion.
Team Solitaire is alive in me. It isn't what I hoped it would be, or even what I thought it was when I started it. But just like life, it is what it is. And it's pretty fucking rad. Good or bad.
8/26/10
Supercross Season
My track is almost finished as I am preparing to prepare for SX 2011. I know I am old. I know I have been getting slower. These facts do not elude me.
Keep some hope in your heart for me - I may just surprise you. And it isn't one of those cliche out-of-retirement things, since I never actually retired. So you get me again - maybe not the best of me, but me. Doing something I am pretty good at and enjoy doing.
So let's get started. The road is long and winding, so let's keep our eyes on it.
RC
Keep some hope in your heart for me - I may just surprise you. And it isn't one of those cliche out-of-retirement things, since I never actually retired. So you get me again - maybe not the best of me, but me. Doing something I am pretty good at and enjoy doing.
So let's get started. The road is long and winding, so let's keep our eyes on it.
RC
8/21/10
Saturday in hell
It is hotter than your mom in The Dirt Lab today. And I know, that doesn't necessarily mean anything to you, but I would imagine some of our younger followers have some fairly pleasant mom's. That being said, who decided to settle Phoenix, AZ and why? Obviously it was winter when the wagon's stopped and they began construction on some makeshift housing project. By the time summer rolled around, there was no going back. They had bought the lumber from Home Depot, and signed a contract with APS for power - so they were stuck. This place in August has a way of making you want to wash your mouth out with a revolver.
My pity party is over. I am heading to the track to watch some friends ride now. My kids are coming along to check it out and eat some ice cream. Karen's Kreamery sells some great ice cream at the track, which in a small way compensates for the utter absurdity that is Phoenix in August.
Off I go. Enjoy your weekend and don't forget to check your spokes. RC
My pity party is over. I am heading to the track to watch some friends ride now. My kids are coming along to check it out and eat some ice cream. Karen's Kreamery sells some great ice cream at the track, which in a small way compensates for the utter absurdity that is Phoenix in August.
Off I go. Enjoy your weekend and don't forget to check your spokes. RC
7/26/10
Weak End
So since I came to this realization that I do want to keep riding my dirt bike I have been back on the training program pretty steady. I am feeling some results already, but I really need to get back on the bike soon. I have been waiting on some parts so I can finish building my 09 450 Honda which has SX Suspension from MB1 ready to go. I am thinking by Wednesday the rest of the parts to the puzzle will come together for me.
I went to Speedworld and watched Jesse and a bunch of our minions from The Dirt Lab race at the Beat The Heat Series. I did a track walk after the races with a few of our riders to show them lines and talk about strategy. Jesse, Max and a few friends of mine all met at Westgate after the race for some tasty libations. I don't know how Pre got up and trained after a night of drinking, but Pre was a bigger man than me.
I am almost completely moved into my new house. I am finally sleeping in my actual bed, instead of the floor, tonight. Getting my internet set up and a few more things, but overall things are B+.
Have a great week.
RC
I went to Speedworld and watched Jesse and a bunch of our minions from The Dirt Lab race at the Beat The Heat Series. I did a track walk after the races with a few of our riders to show them lines and talk about strategy. Jesse, Max and a few friends of mine all met at Westgate after the race for some tasty libations. I don't know how Pre got up and trained after a night of drinking, but Pre was a bigger man than me.
I am almost completely moved into my new house. I am finally sleeping in my actual bed, instead of the floor, tonight. Getting my internet set up and a few more things, but overall things are B+.
Have a great week.
RC
7/21/10
Wed nes day
OMG I hate acronyms.
But oh my gawd I am tired. The last few days have been amazingly good and ridiculously busy. I started training with my friend Tim Ham early in the morning, then heading to work and putting in some hours. Last night I went to Speedworld MX Part and taught a private motocross class for around four hours. By the time I met Jesse and Lyda @Salty Seniorita's for $1 tacos, it was close to 11PM. We took this morning off to rest since we are both pretty beat from the previous few days.
I am feeling great, although I am really tired today. I picked up my kids from my totally awesome ex-wife today and will have them for the rest of the week. It makes training a little tough, but I am putting a gym in my new house so I will be able to get up early and pour sweat before they wake. The great challenge of life is being able to find time to do all the things you want to do. I think I have a good balance figured out now between being selfish and being self-less. My kids are my world, but not having them half the time leaves me with a lot of hours to fill - so if I plan on being competitive at riding anymore I need to use them selfishly.
TTYL.
RC
But oh my gawd I am tired. The last few days have been amazingly good and ridiculously busy. I started training with my friend Tim Ham early in the morning, then heading to work and putting in some hours. Last night I went to Speedworld MX Part and taught a private motocross class for around four hours. By the time I met Jesse and Lyda @Salty Seniorita's for $1 tacos, it was close to 11PM. We took this morning off to rest since we are both pretty beat from the previous few days.
I am feeling great, although I am really tired today. I picked up my kids from my totally awesome ex-wife today and will have them for the rest of the week. It makes training a little tough, but I am putting a gym in my new house so I will be able to get up early and pour sweat before they wake. The great challenge of life is being able to find time to do all the things you want to do. I think I have a good balance figured out now between being selfish and being self-less. My kids are my world, but not having them half the time leaves me with a lot of hours to fill - so if I plan on being competitive at riding anymore I need to use them selfishly.
TTYL.
RC
7/15/10
Stuff and Things
Things are good. It was kind of a long road to get to where I am right now, but it was worth the trip. I am very focused on riding and getting ready for whatever is next in this game of life. For the moment, I am just happy to be playing.
I am getting ready to move into a new house, which my kids are really excited about. The Dirt Lab, just over a year old now, is doing great and improving all the time.
I am back doing what I love for all the right reasons, and it just feels good. I want to thank all of my supporters, from my family and friends to my fans. Let's roll the dice.
I am getting ready to move into a new house, which my kids are really excited about. The Dirt Lab, just over a year old now, is doing great and improving all the time.
I am back doing what I love for all the right reasons, and it just feels good. I want to thank all of my supporters, from my family and friends to my fans. Let's roll the dice.
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