And Then There Were TWENTY

 We’re only a few days away and it’s getting pretty crazy!  It’s been quite the buzz figuring out exactly WHO theTWENTY are.   As suggested by one of the racers, we’ve compiled a profile set of some of the racers.  These racers may be your friends or maybe you’ve seen em riding around town before….either way come out and show your support this SUNDAYSUNDAYSUNDAY!  

photo by Omar

James M.  Riding a KHS Flight 100 with b43s.  4 year rider.

Where I enjoy biking the most: Coming from Los Angeles, my rides were through heavy traffic. The weekend ride was a usually from Hollywood to Venice and back, with the occasional insane rides through Griffith, or the extent of Mulholland Drive down to Santa Monica and back to Hollywood.
Words to live by: Don’t wait. The time will never be just right.

To the other racers: “Before success comes in any man’s life, he’s sure to meet with much temporary defeat and, perhaps some failures. When defeat overtakes a man, the easiest and the most logical thing to do is to quit. That’s exactly what the majority of men do.”
Napoleon Hill

David G.  Riding a Cannondale Capo.  30 year rider.

Where I enjoy biking the most: Don’t have a particular route. Just like to ride.

Words to live by: “Don’t Steal Bikes Bro!”

To the other racers: I’m ready for ya! Are you ready for the Big Black?!

Geoff R.  Riding a KHS Flite.  25 year rider. 

Where I enjoy biking the most: Downtown

Words to live by: “I used to think that the brain was the most wonderful organ in my body. Then I realized who was telling me this.” – Emo Phillips

To the other racers: Not sure how vicious I’ll be at ten o’clock in the morning. I’ll try to be awake by 8 so I can drink the proper amount of liquor by race time.

Marco R.  Riding a fixed Peugeot.  15 year rider. 

Where I enjoy biking the most: You may find me on the Dart rail traveling from the north headed to the downtown area. The best rides are at night in the middle of downtown. You practically own the streets. If I happen to miss the last train going north, you might find me on the White Rock trail that leads back to the north west Dallas area.

Words to live by: “you can’t be any geek off the street, Gotta be handy with the steel if you know what I mean, earn your keep!” Warren-G

To the other racers: I don’t know karate, but I know karazy. This look in a wetsuit is quite the distraction! I just might wear it during the race. Watch out now!

Colby L.  Riding an Affinity.  20 year rider.

Where I enjoy biking the most:  i like coasting down hills

Words to live by: If you have one of something, you can have another of that same thing.

To the other racers: PARTYTIME

Adam D. Riding a ‘86 Bianchi Pista. 18 year rider.

Where I enjoy biking the most: East and Uptown…also the viaducts.

Words to live by: Frames before dames.

To the other riders: sweet fixie brah

Isaias T.  Riding a Bianchi Pista.  4 year rider.

Where I enjoy biking the most: The Oak Cliff hills & downtown Dallas.

Words to live by: America, love it or leave it!

To the other racers: Locals only!

Frank T.  Riding the BatMobile. 1 year rider.

Where I enjoy biking the most: I love all of them equally, I don’t discriminate.

Words to live by: If you aint first your last

To the other racers: I love you guys!

Mick W.  Riding a 93 Huffy (model blue). 420 year rider.

Where I enjoy biking the most: Crowded city ||| empty country.

Words to live by: Get wyld.

To the other racers: Fix cats. Not bikes.

Israel D.T. Riding one of the bicycles on the movie Rad.  1 year rider.

Where I enjoy biking the most: Oak Cliff

Words to live by: thank you come again

To the other racers: please don’t go fast so I can keep up

Jeff P. Riding Centurion Elite.  100 year rider.

 
Where I enjoy biking the most: Dallas Baby!

Words to live by: Eat shit and die!

To the other racers: Eat shit and die.

Farris J. Riding the Ol’ Dale.

Where I enjoy biking the most: White Rock Lake. Pacing guys on road bikes.

Words to live by: Lets go ride.

To the other racers: Save a little energy for the final sprint fellas (ladies?)!

Brandon H. Riding a GT Gutterball. 1 year rider

Where I enjoy biking the most: Im Global

Words to live by: the passive one gets passed up

To the other racers: get off my dick ho niggas im riding for gold

Fran F. Riding lil’Stardust. 23 year rider.

Where I enjoy biking the most: I like to ride to Starbucks.

Words to live by: Please stay behind the red line.

To the other racers: Please stay behind the red line.