As the sun set in the Killbuck valley at the conclusion of 331 Racing's Dr. Knob's Malevolent Team Challenge so did the "race" season for KnobbySideDown Racing for 2015. Some of the big highlights of 2015 was whether as a team or individuals we raced in five different states (GA,NC,WV,PA,OH), had a blast during the summer at The Edge Outdoors Wednesday night group rides at the Medina Trails, (I mean how can a group ride with 70+ people not be fun!) with the help of our friends on the Frankford Mountain Bike Race Team our 2nd annual "Ohio Rogue's Raid Raystown" event grew to over 80 attendees!! and who can forget the #skirtofshame and all of it's victims! (Adam Elsner and Bill Mickey of FMBR we have not forgot about you yet!)
As a team we had such a fun year there was only one way to write a blog to summarize it, everyone on the team answered this question:
"What is your favorite mtb moment of 2015, give a highlight from this year, whether it was a race, a get together, training ride, or really funny conversation."
aaaand go!
As a team we had such a fun year there was only one way to write a blog to summarize it, everyone on the team answered this question:
"What is your favorite mtb moment of 2015, give a highlight from this year, whether it was a race, a get together, training ride, or really funny conversation."
aaaand go!
Mark beech
 |  fact: when your mustache isn't up to par just widen your upper lip it fixes everything |  |
My first race of the year I was chicked by Corianne the last race of the year I got my revenge by overtaking her in the short track while sporting a mustache. (Possibly the mustache gave me the performance enhancement I needed) you're next Kenny although I may need a mustache and a mullet to beat you.
For me in general I have loved the comradery and team spirit that KSD has. From being welcomed back with the skirt of shame at Tuskarzor (is that how you spell it) to my first ride at Mohican where nobody complained about my ridiculously slow pace and although i know he didn't want to do the last section, Kenny was ready to do it if I wanted to finish the lap, to wrapping up the year with the team race at the knob yesterday, just having fun on bikes with like minded individuals, that's what it's all about.
For me in general I have loved the comradery and team spirit that KSD has. From being welcomed back with the skirt of shame at Tuskarzor (is that how you spell it) to my first ride at Mohican where nobody complained about my ridiculously slow pace and although i know he didn't want to do the last section, Kenny was ready to do it if I wanted to finish the lap, to wrapping up the year with the team race at the knob yesterday, just having fun on bikes with like minded individuals, that's what it's all about.
angie burgess
Rody of Groovy Cycleworks hamming it up with the ladies of KSD at an Edge Outdoors Wednesday night group ride! There are so many great memories from this year. Getting at 4th place OMBC race finish at Mt Wood in my first ever race. Completing the Twain Reign of Pain and finishing 3rd with the hubby, even though it poured every lap I went out. All of the slap happiness at the VK24 hr race. Even Dicky Dee heckling the asshole T County backroad driver that wanted to run over me during a winter group ride.
kevin burgess
There were so many fun times. I guess the highlight was finishing 3rd in the Tuscazoar Twain Reign of Pain with my awesome wife.
Zac Carmel
| My favorite moment this year race wise and team wise had to be the knob 24hr. Without the team I truly would have lost if i never received the support i got from everyone. I only showed up with 4 gallons of water and a pack of shot blocks haha. |  Zac Carmel, most photogenic mountain biker in Ohio |
Jim Costello
lisa costello
Team Babes On Our Bikes at the Vulture's Knob Team Challenge This year was a whole lot of FUN! I love that more women and young girls have gotten into this awesome sport and how many new friends I've made. I had a blast with Corianne at the Mohican 100k doing it for the second time feeling way more educated this year. We laugh every time we ride! There really isn't any one event. They each have their own character! The team theme this year was just great. The 24 hour race was a unique experience…. our midnight lap as a team is one of my favorite memories. The VK Team Challenge Short Track relay was one of the most entertaining things I've ever been a part of. Thanks to everyone who shared all of these events with me, I feel blessed to have friends like you!!!
Also the annual Todd Davis Ride and Pool Party! That was a great time!!! There was so much sausage! LOL
Also the annual Todd Davis Ride and Pool Party! That was a great time!!! There was so much sausage! LOL
andrew crow
"but guys it's rated at 4 stars on Yelp!" It definitely has to be the mancation pisgah trip! It ruined every trail since! You have the video that sums it up Kenny. (Andy did neglect to mention the "motel" that he booked for us to stay in ....The Mountaineer Inn)
todd davis
who else had wine and cheese at the finish line of the Mohican 100k! I would have to say supporting teammates that choose to ride in that Mohican 100. Cheers! The World's only wine and cheese aid station. And pretty much every other event we attend.
Dicky Dee
 River crossing 5 of about 13, day one at Pisgah National Forest | The get together we had had Pisgah mancation was my most memorable moment of 2015 . Stats for our weekend in Pisgah as a group: Mileage: 54.2 Elevation: 8200' Bee stings: 21 Rattle snake spotting: 1 Creek crossings: 13 Trails traveled probably the wrong way:4 Wrecks: 6 Pissed off hikers (not at us): 2 Broken spokes:1 Broken bottle cage (ripped out of frame):1 Seat accessories broke:2 Water bottles lost:2 Flat tires: 3 Screaming fits: 7 Laughs: uncountable |
keith feeman
For me it was a strange year, getting hurt early in the season and then having issues with it that have lingered on. Blowing up prime spring training and canceling 99% of my race plans. So the high lights would be the fun rides with friends. The working at races marshaling the OIRL high school races and watching them develop throughout their season. The team race was excellent. The pool party also.
Now to begin the soul searching of what I want to do in 2016
Now to begin the soul searching of what I want to do in 2016
The Mega Cavern in Kentucky..about two seconds before Keith separated his shoulder...he tripped on Todd...not really but it could have happend
amie jones
One of the few moments it did not rain at the Tuscazoar Rain of Pain I had a too many great memories with the group this year but these are at the top of my list.
Competing in the Tuscazoar Twain Reign of Pain with Mike was was great. So amazing that we can do this sport together. The weather was crappy but it was an amazing event with the KSD crew, and yes I went out for a final lap even though I knew it would not count. I may not be fast but I had a personal goal to achieve that day #dontgetinmyway
Competing in the Tuscazoar Twain Reign of Pain with Mike was was great. So amazing that we can do this sport together. The weather was crappy but it was an amazing event with the KSD crew, and yes I went out for a final lap even though I knew it would not count. I may not be fast but I had a personal goal to achieve that day #dontgetinmyway
Only women's team brave enough to tackle the 24 hours of Killbuck at Vulture's Knob!! My other memorable event was the VK 24 Hour Race. The friendships I have made this year with these ladies is amazing. They have pushed me to make me stronger. I am already looking forward to to next year!
Mike Jones
Kevin wearing Mike's bra...seriously they had a huge edge in the team challenge! A lot of great moments and new friends, but the VK team challenge tops everything. Probably the best event I've ever been involved in.
corianne kocarek
| I have a few - the first was getting my Snake Creek TT belt buckle!! The first race of the year - January 3, 2015 - Shep finishing with me ... and around every bend while walking the rock gardens he told me - we're almost there, i promise...haha he was wrong most of the time, but he got me through it!!  |  |
And I can't forget the Tuscazoar Twain Reign of Pain (Rain), the first team race I've ever done with Kenny Kocarek! It's all about the fun!
kenny kocarek
Pisgah National Forest where a kilometer really equals a mile or two.... Mine was finishing the Pisgah 111k, it was the first race in a couple years that I was sick to my stomach before starting and I questioned if I could even finish it, now that I did, I fell in love with Pisgah and look forward to going back down and setting a new PR!
josh kunz
My favorite memory this year was rolling the r2d2 full of homebrew to the sat night party at Ohio Rogue's Raid Raystown, and the wheelies and rodeo that followed.
 Homebrewer tip 124: Beer is best is you take it for a walk around the block before serving |  Runner up in the bike rodeo because Josh continued to smoke a cigar the whole time |
paul lech
Cassandra Reeder getting first place in her first ever race.
rodney lucketti
Rodney in his typical environment surrounded by Subarus, he actually skipped this ride to detail all of our cars "Where's Rodney?" pretty much sums up my season
todd mcmillan
2nd Annual group ride and pool party
I'll be generic, but anytime I get to ride with this group, it's always a good time!
Scott Palmer
You think you've had a good time, but it's never been A Scott Palmer in dark glasses level of fun Ohio Rogue's Raid Raystown for sure was amazing. I didn't get up north much this year, but getting together for the weekend is always a blast.
Another moment was at the VK Team Challenge- I was riding with a busted up knee, dented helmet, what I now know is a bruised up shoulder, and was exhausted - and then, on my final lap of the short track, I look back and Paul is there riding beside me, heckling/encouraging me to the line. Yeah, that pretty much sums up why I love this team. That, and we're a juvenile bunch of sob's that ride bikes in the woods and have dick jokes on our jersey.
Another moment was at the VK Team Challenge- I was riding with a busted up knee, dented helmet, what I now know is a bruised up shoulder, and was exhausted - and then, on my final lap of the short track, I look back and Paul is there riding beside me, heckling/encouraging me to the line. Yeah, that pretty much sums up why I love this team. That, and we're a juvenile bunch of sob's that ride bikes in the woods and have dick jokes on our jersey.
tim shepard
| My favorite moment was crossing the finish line at the first Snake Gap TT with Corianne, we rode the last ten miles together, and that feeling of finishing is indescribable...especially in those nasty conditions, and man the Team Challenge was the most fun I had this year on my bike. Thanks for letting me be the "anchor" of the team haha  |  After 9+ hours driving to Georgia Shep will do anything to get to the beer faster! |
shane vallen
The VK team race is definitely my highlight. Even though all the other races/rides throughout the season have been great, this event was the culmination of putting together all the hard work and advice from all my fellow teammates and riders. From food and hydration prep before a race and during a race to “quit locking your elbows” and “four fingers on the handlebars don’t touch your brakes.” To getting my rear tire buzzed on a hill climb and the bombardment of heckling to not stop pedaling when you hit that flat part of trail even though all you want to do it stop and rest.
Putting the puzzle pieces together has been the theme for this year and stepping up on that podium at the team race was a big piece. Now I can enter the off-season with a lot of motivation to keep building on my gains and get ready for next year. And maybe, just maybe, buzz a few tires of my own.
Putting the puzzle pieces together has been the theme for this year and stepping up on that podium at the team race was a big piece. Now I can enter the off-season with a lot of motivation to keep building on my gains and get ready for next year. And maybe, just maybe, buzz a few tires of my own.
5th place at Vulture's Knob Team Challenge, Shane was the glue that held the team together.
We are looking forward to an even better and bigger 2016! We are having our five year anniversary as a team this year so keep a lookout for some big things going on as we continue to race and be advocates for the sport that brings us all together!!
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