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For Sale: 2010 Ridley Oval Track Bike - $900

Jordan's 2010 54cm Ridley Oval Track Bike is for sale. Raced sparingly for two seasons. Excellent Condition.

Complete as pictured, including new wheelset $900

Specs:
2010 Ridley Oval Track Aluminum Frame 54cm Silver/Black
Carbon Fork w/integrated headset
Brand new Vuelta Zero Lite 700c Clincher Wheelset 16T Cog
Serfas Seca RS Tires
SRAM Omnium Crankset 167.5mm 48T chainring
Ritchey WCS Seatpost - Black
Selle Italia Flite Signo Gel Saddle - Red
Specialized Comp Stem 100mm - Black
Specialized Pro Shallow Drop Bars - 42cm c-c
Fizik Bar Tape
Track Chain

More details on Ridley's website: http://www.ridley-bikes.com/pd/gb/en-gb/6/203/fitness-track/oval

contact: j.cullen@sbcglobal.net

Jingle Cross 2012!

I headed back up north to Minnesota two weeks ago mainly for Thanksgiving, but also for Jingle Cross. I brought my friend and teammate Noah Williams with me as well. We were both looking forward to racing jingle cross for fun in the 2/3s race.

Noah and I ready to hit the road to Jingle Cross.


Jingle Cross is my favorite cross race and I have been doing it for six years now. I really enjoy the whole atmosphere there and the crazy fans. Knowing that Jingle Cross was the only cross race that I am going to do this year was a little weird after coming off of several full cross season. Noah and I both showed up with zero expectations.

The first day went pretty well. I had a lack-luster start but quickly made up places on all of the road sections. I made contact with the lone leader with half a lap to go and was feeling good but I got tangled up with a lapped rider and had to stop. I ended up second but I had a lot of fun still!

The podium from Friday

Saturday's race went even better. I had a much better start than the previous race. The rest of the race I rode very conservatively but caught the two leaders with 2 laps to go. I then recovered before attacking through the pit and getting a gap. My gap got up to 30 seconds and I held it there to the finish.

Saturday's podium shot

Sunday was pretty similar to Saturday's race. I had a fairly good start and rode the first two laps at a safe pace. I made contact with the front at the end of the second lap and launched an attack. I quickly got a gap of 15 seconds and I was able to ride very conservatively to the finish to win again.

Sunday's Salute!

I am very pleased with how all three days went! I had a ton of fun and the results were just an added bonus. Thanksgiving with my relatives was really great as well since I had not seen them in so long. I am back in Wimberly to train for a few weeks before heading back north for Christmas and New Years.

Sold: 2011 Ridley Xfire SRAM Red Black Mavic Ksyrium Elite



Frame Geometry



Selling Jordan's new 2011 54cm Ridley Xfire - $2950 $2600 (Sold!)

Ridden a couple times, never raced. Purchased as a 3rd spare bike. Perfect working order, ready to race.

Ridley's run large, so fits more like a 56cm in other brands. Check the geometry chart for specific measurements and fitment.

Details:

2011 Ridley Xfire full carbon frameset/fork - White/Red

Internal cable routing

Shifters: SRAM Red Black

Front Derailleur: SRAM Red Black

Rear Derailleur: SRAM Red Black

Crankset: SRAM Red Black 175mm 46/39 Pressfit 30

Bottom Bracket: SRAM Red Black Pressfit 30

Brakes: TRP EuroX Cantilever - Red

Wheelset: Mavic Ksyrium Elite Black

Tires: Specialized Captain CX

Cassette: Shimano 12-27 10speed

Chain: SRAM 10 speed

Stem: Ritchey WCS 100mm Wet White

Bars: Ritchey WCS 42cm Wet White

Seatpost: Ritchey WCS 400mm single bolt clamp Wet White
Saddle: Fizik Tundra - Black/Red
Bar Tape: Fizik Microtex White
No pedals

contact: j.cullen@sbcglobal.net

Off-season Update

I have been at the William's Racing Academy in Wimberley, Texas for 10 days now. So far it has been great! Awesome weather, riding, and a great group of guys to live with.This past weekend the Slipstream-Craddock testing camp was held here. I had never been tested before so it was a great experience for me to run through the tests to see what I could do. The camp was also a great opportunity to meet the riders who are new to the team. Not much to report aside from training and school work. I'll work on taking more pictures so I can show you guys what it is like to live and train down here!

Repeat Short and Fat Champion

Jordan's 2nd Short and Fat Victory

Jordan lived up to expectations as the favorite to win the 2012 Chequamegon Short and Fat. He won by over 3 minutes, beating Brett Poulton and Ian Haupt, who were 2nd, and 3rd respectively. Jordan flew the Freewheel Bike colors, in thanks to owner Kevin Ishaug, who loaned Jordan his 2012 Trek Top Fuel 9.9 MTB for the event. Additional thanks go to Maury Malanaphy of Trek for helping find Jordan a bike to race at this year's event. Jordan doesn't own a mountain bike, and racing a cross bike isn't practical.

The age limit to enter the Chequamegon 40 is 18. At 17, Jordan's only choice this year was to come back and attempt to defend his 2011 Short and Fat title. Jordan was afforded a front row start, thanks to John Thompson. It was so nice to have so many people, both friends and strangers, approach Jordan to say "hi" and "good luck".

Jordan's plan was the same as last year. Attack as soon as the pavement ends, less than a mile into the race. All the contenders were ready for the move, and he didn't just ride away from everyone like last year. However, only Myles Beach was able to match Jordan's pace, as a gap slowly opened to the rest of the field, led by Josey Weik. Beach pulled through over the top of the first climb, only to have Jordan attack again, and get away for good. Beach would ultimately make the chase group of 7, and finish 4th on the day.

Jordan came into view at Telemark with over a 3 minute lead, and a big smile on his face. He was within reach of his course record from the previous year, 38:41, but decided to enjoy the last kilometer of the race, and savor the feeling of repeating as Short and Fat champion.

Next year will be Jordan's first opportunity to race the Cheq 40. However, he will also be in his last year of road racing as a junior, and hopes to qualify for the Junior Road World Championships. Since road worlds are typically held at the same time as the Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival, he may have to postpone his 1st attempt at the Cheq 40.

Short and Fat Start Line - 900 Starters

Attacking immediately on the first hill

Pulling away with Myles Beach

No Mercy

All smiles with over a 3 minute lead and 1Km to go



2012 Chequamegon Short and Fat Podium

Top 3 - 2012 Chequamegon Short and Fat

Jordan and Chequamegon Race Director and Legend Gary "The Fatman" Crandall

Chequamegon Pre-Race Press Release

2012 Chequamegon Pre-race Press Release including riders to watch.

Excerpt: "Jordan Cullen is the clear favorite in the Short & Fat, after having won it by four minutes in 2011.  Several young riders will challenge Cullen in the 16-mile race, including last year’s runner up Ian Haupt and 2011 fourth place finisher Collin Kemmesat from Bismarck, N. D."