Small Super D turnout Connor McCutcheon turns the corner before heading downhill in the Rim Nordic Super D race on July 24. McCutcheon won his division. (KELSEY BOWERS/Big Bear Grizzly) By KATHY PORTIE Reporter Published: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 7:07 AM PDT Perhaps it was a sign foretelling the outcome of the weekend. The Rim Nordic Super D mountain bike series attracted a small but competitive field on July 24. Many of the same riders also participated in the cross country race the following day with similar results. Ely Woody of Chains Requi...
Mettle to pedal Dean Swank (5) of Bear Valley Bikes and Tim Zandbergen (45) of Velosport/Sho-Air/Sonance won their respective division races. (KATHY PORTIE/Big Bear Grizzly) Ely Woody wins, Bear Valley Bikes retains team lead By KATHY PORTIE Reporter Published: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 7:07 AM PDT Sometimes all the strategy and carefully thought out plans don’t work in sports. In cycling, a common strategy is to sit pretty in second position early before making a play for the front during the heart of the race. That’s what veteran m...
Hermination on wheels Derek Hermon rode a bicycle similar to this one to win the Specialized GoldSprints title and jersey for the second straight year. (KATHY PORTIE/Big Bear Grizzly) Hermon wins GoldSprint title By KATHY PORTIE Reporter Published: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 7:07 AM PDT The Herminator did it again. Derek Hermon, owner of Bear Valley Bikes and a professional mountain biker, beat the roadies at the GoldSprints Championship during the Specialized Dealer Conference in Keystone, Colo., July 16. To most around the local mountain biking...
To work on my adult Film career. No not yet. I was told by Tom Rogers. Once a Pro always a Pro.Old Dogs Die hard. I beat him at that race. But the mind writes checks the the body can't keep. It is fun to try to dream big. So if my health gets better this week see you at Keyseville this weekend.Tom has a chance to school me again.Keep doing it till it is not fun or i can't. Derek Hermon I maybe in the back but I am better looking then you. Humor is good for the sole.
Hello Again Yes that is right Goldsprints are coming to Big Bear lake,CA. This will be the first on many race we are going to have over the winter.Taking place at one of the nices bars in town Nottinghams. Prizes for the winners in each class Open ,woman and novice. Come join the party. Derek Hermon contact info 909-866-8000 or 909-649-6082
La Ruta, One for the hardest Mtn bike races in the world made a little harder this year by adding a day this year. Ben Bostron friend and parter at Moab 24 hour Nats. Asked me to help him get his bikes ready for the race. I am alway willing to help .With the goal that i can help my friends and athletes have a great race. So i pulled ever trick i could with the small amount of time that i had a 12:00 midnight work day. Sponsored them with Bear Valley bikes socks {check out those tall boys}http://manuelmannyprado.com/preday3.htm and even got Mann...
So this past weekend raced the 24 hours of Moab.Me and Ben Bostrom two person duo.. Wow what a fun race had some problems but we still were able to get 2nd.. More coming soon Photo"s and video.http://www.grannygear.com/realtime/public/team.php?team_id=373&action=display
Great Job Team 4 years in a row...More coming soon..
Thanks to everyone that voted for me.Together we can make a difference. http://usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=4364
Derek Hermon - NORBA candidate I was nominated recently to be a MTB Industry Trustee and am honored to introduce myself to the mountain biking community. As the owner of Bear Valley Bikes in Big Bear Lake, California since 2002, my bike shop serves as a gateway to both locals and visitors from around the world to experience the thrill of riding bikes. I assist riders, ranging from beginners to professionals, to reach their personal goals as the owner and director sportif of Team Bear Valley Bikes which includes a mountain, road and Cycle Cross ...
