Do you REALLY know what FMHSC is?
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 7:11 pm
I do now.
What a year it’s been. I moved my family to Seattle WA to take the biggest opportunity that’s ever presented itself to me. I couldn’t be happier!
Of course, as soon as I started getting familiar with this area, I was AMAZED at the number of quality places to ride. Living so close to the Cascade mountain range sure presents some challenging terrain to ride on. And hey, Washougal is just 150 miles away! I assumed that there was/is a big hare scramble type of series here as we have in the FMHSC series. Boy was I wrong. There are a couple loosely put together races, but no real year-long series with awards, banquets, camaraderie.
It got me to thinking of just what I left behind in Kansas City…
I’m not sure if everyone truly realizes what they have in this series. You have one HELL of a promoter in Dan Johnson. If you get the chance to see him at the race, make sure you say thank you. I’m not sure those words quite do justice to the countless hours that guy puts in to make a full season of events. I stand in awe of what he has been able to do with so little over the years. For what it’s worth Dan, thanks for your help and leadership over the years I got to participate. I consider myself extremely lucky to have been allowed to ride in the series.
Thank to Mike Brown who runs this site! Nope…the PacNW boys haven’t figured out how to do what you do! Amazing work, and another thankless job. I appreciate a place to hang out, read, bench race and the truly wonderful people who participate here. Thank you!
CTL450 – dude! Thanks for getting me back into this crazy world again! Was always nice to have someone with your skill level to ride with. Even though I know I slowed you down most of the time! You taught me a lot. I appreciate your patience. Thanks boss!
Dan Hirner – Bike Graphics. If you all are not getting your plastics done by the BG crew? You’re missing out. Dan has supported and ridden in this series for years. Again, I find myself extremely envious that you all get to have them in your back yard. I haven’t found anyone here who even comes close to what this guy does to keep our rides in numbers and bitchin graphics! Thanks for coverin all my stuff over the years Dan! I’m quite sure I’ll be UPS’ing you the plates off my next bike!
I guess what it boils down to is we sometimes take for granted all the really cool and important things in our lives. The FMHSC series is one of those. So many incredible people I met over the years, raced with, crashed into, roosted (unintentionally of course) and rode with (Shiv, Jeremy, Rocco). I watched the series come together when Burd Dawg got injured. I got passed by damn near everyone I raced with. I got to see competitive races and good natured trash talking. I was able to sit in the trailrider row those Sundays with my hand over my heart when the Anthem played. Emotional stuff for an Army vet, and a sense of pride. I got to take some pictures when I was injured and got to see how others negotiate the various types of courses we get to ride. I had the opportunity to volunteer to work on some of the courses prior to race day. If you haven’t done this yet, please consider it. Not just for the points bump, but to help the poor guy whose trying to make something fun and challenging!
I had a great time. I’ll continue to lurk and be envious from afar. Take pride in your series folks. Not many others in the country can say they have what you have in MOKS.
Ride on!
Brian Hosenfeld/Bonehead
What a year it’s been. I moved my family to Seattle WA to take the biggest opportunity that’s ever presented itself to me. I couldn’t be happier!
Of course, as soon as I started getting familiar with this area, I was AMAZED at the number of quality places to ride. Living so close to the Cascade mountain range sure presents some challenging terrain to ride on. And hey, Washougal is just 150 miles away! I assumed that there was/is a big hare scramble type of series here as we have in the FMHSC series. Boy was I wrong. There are a couple loosely put together races, but no real year-long series with awards, banquets, camaraderie.
It got me to thinking of just what I left behind in Kansas City…
I’m not sure if everyone truly realizes what they have in this series. You have one HELL of a promoter in Dan Johnson. If you get the chance to see him at the race, make sure you say thank you. I’m not sure those words quite do justice to the countless hours that guy puts in to make a full season of events. I stand in awe of what he has been able to do with so little over the years. For what it’s worth Dan, thanks for your help and leadership over the years I got to participate. I consider myself extremely lucky to have been allowed to ride in the series.
Thank to Mike Brown who runs this site! Nope…the PacNW boys haven’t figured out how to do what you do! Amazing work, and another thankless job. I appreciate a place to hang out, read, bench race and the truly wonderful people who participate here. Thank you!
CTL450 – dude! Thanks for getting me back into this crazy world again! Was always nice to have someone with your skill level to ride with. Even though I know I slowed you down most of the time! You taught me a lot. I appreciate your patience. Thanks boss!
Dan Hirner – Bike Graphics. If you all are not getting your plastics done by the BG crew? You’re missing out. Dan has supported and ridden in this series for years. Again, I find myself extremely envious that you all get to have them in your back yard. I haven’t found anyone here who even comes close to what this guy does to keep our rides in numbers and bitchin graphics! Thanks for coverin all my stuff over the years Dan! I’m quite sure I’ll be UPS’ing you the plates off my next bike!
I guess what it boils down to is we sometimes take for granted all the really cool and important things in our lives. The FMHSC series is one of those. So many incredible people I met over the years, raced with, crashed into, roosted (unintentionally of course) and rode with (Shiv, Jeremy, Rocco). I watched the series come together when Burd Dawg got injured. I got passed by damn near everyone I raced with. I got to see competitive races and good natured trash talking. I was able to sit in the trailrider row those Sundays with my hand over my heart when the Anthem played. Emotional stuff for an Army vet, and a sense of pride. I got to take some pictures when I was injured and got to see how others negotiate the various types of courses we get to ride. I had the opportunity to volunteer to work on some of the courses prior to race day. If you haven’t done this yet, please consider it. Not just for the points bump, but to help the poor guy whose trying to make something fun and challenging!
I had a great time. I’ll continue to lurk and be envious from afar. Take pride in your series folks. Not many others in the country can say they have what you have in MOKS.
Ride on!
Brian Hosenfeld/Bonehead
