Hillbilly Hill Adventure Race

Hillbilly Hill...

2011-03-28T22:16:00.000-07:00

Amazing that it's been 10 years of Hillbilly Hill racing! We started with t-shirts then dogtags, and then for the last 7 years it's been superglued cast-off little league trophies that you didn't get to keep...well....it's number ten fellas...that means we're bringing back the keepsakes for finishers...what you ask?...

I don't know yet but it'll be under two bucks and you'll be bringing the two bucks...

We will be adding the Skull award to this years event...

Same course!

Start from the house...

Bike to start of run to falls.

To the falls...

Back on the bike to Hillbilly gate...

Don't forget to hit the single track...

Back track it down the wash...

And into the pool...

And finally...celebration...

June 25th, Saturday, 530 start time, arrive 5 latest...Let me know if you're coming!

Hillbilly Hill IX is in the record books--1st 3 time winner!

2010-06-25T12:30:00.000-07:00

Return racers to the podium fresh legs battling for 1st, fun photos, it was a great HH-IX!

As usual if all who said they would race would of raced we'd of had over 20 racers, but bowing down to wives, and sicknesses got the best of a few past racers. But the mad dogs were there, and some, like first timer Brent, still started the race even though he had to do it alone and without directions having traffic make him 20 minutes late. Good job, Brent!

And somebody mused, you don't want a DNF (did not finish), but it's better than a DNS (did not start).

Now to the podium!

1st Place: Murph(1:08) Murph, lucky charm marred by road rash earlier this season, was in prime form, battling off the newcomer Randy in the single track and special events to come up with a narrow victory! Murph stands alone with three 1st place finishes in Hillbilly Hill! Congratulations 3 time winner Murph.

2nd Place: Randy(1:09) Newcomer Randy leapt to the front early with most thinking he'd blow-up early like many first time young guns do, but the only thing exploding was his legs as they did piston like work of the mountain and the run, holding off Murph up till the Single Track. The new addition of a technical single track, short that it is, made the difference. Murphs breakneck pace forced Randy into some uncharacteristic errors and it cost him the lead. Randy faught back though and actuall entered into the special test in 1st place, but Murph nailed 2 of 3, while Randy (like me) missed them all. Murph held him off in the pool but Randy showed he will be feared in future years. Good job Randy, excellent 1st race!

3rd Place: Geoff (1:11) Returning to the podium after a year absence from the race, Geoff was stronger than ever. Holding pace with the sprinters, I never could gain sight of him again after the run despite pushing myself to exhaustion. The rugby trained legs and warriors heart always put Geoff in the hunt, but when you throw training into the mix, he is tough to beat. It was great having you back Geoff! Good job!

4th Place:(1:15) TDowns (me) felt fairly strong despite recent injuries and after surging past the pack with sprint in the wash, kept a strong pace trying to gain on Geoff to no avail. But the pressure from Danny kept him on his pedals and he was able to finish in the pool without too much pressure, only a couple of minutes off his fastest time.

5th Place: (1:20) Danny had a strong race despite fighting off a cold earlier in the week and like having his most stressful year ever at school. We both talked after how it was great to unleash the pent up energy of a mentally draining year by blasting up the hills of our mountains. Good job Danny, him and I the only 2 racers to have done every race. Next year, God willing, we'll both be the first to do 10, and a new category will be born, "Survived 10 Hillbilly Hill Races".

6th Place: (1:22) Jason put the fear in me all training season with his powered by giant genes muscles consistantly pulling ahead of me on the hills, but the heat and a long day at work wore him down. But he still showed he toughness by beating his best time and coming in close to the leaders. He earned the new Skull award this year.

7th Place: (1:25) Michael had another consistent year, who is on track to be one of the top five to do 10 Hillbilly Hills! Way to go Micael, we appreciate your commitment and injury knowhow!

8th Place: Fred (131:12) Despite stopping to take photos for the blog, and the extra single track (added about 2-3 minutes to old times) Fred had his best race yet. Good job on race and photos!

9th Place: Don (132.58) Another guy who is reliable and on track to big top five to 10 Hilbilly Hill races, Don put in another top performance despite a tough year of injuries. Way to bounce back Don!

10th Place: Jim (134.12) Proving the Dad's still have it, Jim in his first Hillbilly on a 100lb bike kept ahead of his son Turner for a great finish! Good Job Jim!

11th Place: Turner (134.50) Next year will be interesting as the young gun, son of Jim tries to see if he can hang with his dad. Another first timer, it was great having the smiling youth as part of the race. Good job Turner.

12th Place: Brad (139.00) Yet another first timer who is ready for a big move next year, gets the award for last to leave with Jason, fireside chats were a blast this year, thanks for coming Brad, good job!

13th Place: Brent (2:11) Starting 20 minutes after official start time and not knowing the course, Brent still was a trooper in his first Hillbilly Race. Good job buddy, way not to quite and to finish strong.

14th Place: Ceaser (2:16) Winner of the "Bird Song" award for his appreciation of stopping to see the sights and enjoy the twitter of birds during the race, Ceaser never complains, has fun and always finishes...and that's what the Hillbilly Hill is all about! Great job Ceaser, great to have you back!

SUPER FUN YEAR, THANKS TO FRED, BEST PICS SINCE MEGAMEL WENT RACER/PHOTOGRAPHER!

SEE YOU ALL NEXT YEAR, FOR THE BIG X....10 YEARS OF HILLBILLY, DON'T MISS IT, WE MAY GO BACK TO THE DOG TAGS FOR THIS ONE! START TRAINING NOW!

Hillbilly Hill IX coming soon! June 19th

2010-04-11T08:11:00.000-07:00

It's race day before Fathers Day!

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***Small Single Track addition to the race this year. At the top of Hillbilly Hill (Lower Clamshell to the mundane) before the descent, there is a short single track that heads out to Frog Tree Hill. This will be mandatory this year. But, you can run or ride it since it's a bit technical. With the short distance it will not cost you much time to run instead of ride (especially if you crash riding). As usual, it's all based on the Warriors Code of Honor, so we trust everyone will complete the entire course.
1. Touch back of water fall at mid-point/turn-around of run.
2. Run or ride around the Stone/Cement marker at mid-point/turn-around of single track at Frog Tree Hill.
3. Touch gate at bottom of Hillbilly Hill.
4. Complete required laps.

*As usual, there will be three special events, this year: dart throw, basketball and disc golf. We'll start with 13 laps in pool and take one away for each successful special event, so minimum 10 laps.

*Of course 15 push-ups pre-swim!

*Bring 5 bucks for Pizza and bring your own beverage.

*Recent times and pics are below from recent years.

*June 19th, arrive by 5, hard start time 5:30 pm.
441 Norumbega Dr. Monrovia CA, 91016
323-533-1125

Send Trevor or Danny a email or leave a comment below. You can subscribe to comments so you get any that are left, subscribe to blog as well. Give a verbal confirmation to one of us so we can get an idea of the numbers. Twenty is about all we can handle.

As usual, no race fans or support staff, only riders unless special circumstances.

Start training fellas!!!! Can't wait!

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HillBilly Hill VIII...Good times.

2009-06-23T22:20:00.000-07:00

Well, it was a first in Hillbilly Hill history, with almost cool temps, and rainy conditions. A far cry from the last years 105 degree climb through the "oven".

It was a blast as usual, and the cool weather and better training made for great times . Danny brought home his first Gold Medal Trophy at 1:10, Trevor battled Andres to take the Silver at 1:12 and Andres took the Bronze with a time of 1:17.

Danny and Michael warming up for the basketball special event.

Racers on your mark...

Battle wounds and war stories are the norm at post Hillbilly Hill. Fred took home the most blood award this year.

The Hillbilly Hill Warrior's Steeds.

Race time.

"You drank how many beers?--pre race!"

"No worries my man, carbo loading."

Front yard arrivals and preparations.

Roger hammers out the push-ups pre laps.

Cesare and Roger make their way around the three special tests: hoops, disc golf and soccer.

Cesare starts his adventure laps.

Mark at the water falls, mandatory touch the wall behind them.

Last lap, cruise time for John.

Relaxing after the race.

Great job on the photo's Fred!

V is for...Victory.

Great job guys! I'm already looking forward to next year!

Hilbilly Hill VIII-June 20th

2009-05-15T08:04:00.000-07:00

Yes, it's here...that was fast...everything the same, Sat, June 20th,
Check in: 5:00--hard start 5:30, no sooner or later.

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START TIME 5:30!
RACE LASTS COUPLE OF HOURS
BRING YOUR OWN BEVERAGE
AND FIVE BUCKS FOR PIZZA.
SORRY--NO KIDS OR WIVES! (Except possibly mine since they live there...but I'll work on it.:)

Check post below for more details, I don't know what happened to pics, but scroll around, I'm too busy to fix.

I hope you all can make it, try to beat last years time...I have the scoreboard!

Where: Trev’s house-441 Norumbega Dr. Monrovia
When: Sat. June 2oth Check-in 5pm…Start 5:30pm (race takes 1-2 hours)
What: A race of a good time.
6 mi. bike into park and over Hillbilly Hill
2mi. run to waterfalls
13 adventure laps in the pool
and special tests

Call Trev at 323-533-1125 or Danny at 626-485-5456.

No more than 20 racers! No support team! No fan support!...Just fun!

As much as we love the kids, to keep crowd down, stress low, and freedom high, only racers, and must be over 18 to participate. (Exception for Trevor's, since they live there. :))

New Developments…
Pack your own gear…no support this year, really means no support…If you want to use bike shoes, then carry or plant your own, bikes will need to be ditched a bit up trail for safety, but should be fine, bring a lock if you're worried.

No high tech prizes or supplies provided, only the famous trophies that you don't get to keep. Post race party is BYOB and bring 5 bucks for pizza!

Oh, watch for rocks....the Hillbillies are out in arms, so beware near the bottom gate...especially if you hear banjos.....

SEE YOU THERE!

Special warning, the ultra poisonous Crimson Devil has been spotted in the hills of late, their skin alone will blow open tires and they've been known to leap five feet in the air to death lock jugulars, so, keep your eyes open, don't run them over...and pray.

Trevor and Danny

Hillbilly Hill VII a success!

2008-06-23T06:35:00.000-07:00

It was a blistering hot race this year, with temperatures in the "Oven" breaking the century mark.

What could of easily been our biggest turn out yet--without a few last minute cancellations due to injury and racers fleeing the heat to colder climates--was still a great showing with 14 racers.

Wildlife was king this year with snake sightings, deer sightings and Geoff won points for the "Special Trophy Award" by having a bear leap out in front of him on East Side Hillbilly Hill.

The "Special Trophy" was added for those who drew blood, beat their best time, brought the best supplies, got her first, etc. In the running this year, Geoff for Bear sighting (and 4th place), Trev for getting a flat, going home to change it, then completing the race, and Don and Mark for most Improved.

1st place this year goes to Toby (1:14), Toby worked on his swimming and running in the off season, and warmed up with a 40 mile Montrose ride that morning, he took the lead early and kept it for the victory.

2nd Place goes to Danny (1:16). Shortly after Trev took the lead away, with his death defying BMX move down the cliffs, Danny regained the lead for a time before being passed on the killer wash climb, by Toby, Danny held strong to second throughout the race with a furious finish, closing in on first.

3rd Place goes to Andres. Andres was the new kid, and the wild card of this race, riding with seat low, and Michael Jordan High tops strapped tight, he used youth and guts to put the heat on Danny most the race, but the front-side "oven" slowed him down, and Danny pulled away. But he was def. the surprise trophy winner and he finished strong behind Danny. Great Job Andres.

4th Place goes to Geoff (1:22), returning for his third year, not yet a year off of ACL surgery, Goeff braved the heat, and kept a steady pace to defy bears and the elements to bring home part of the special award, 4th place trophy.

5th place goes to the Most Improved Racer, Don, who kept a strong pace. At 58, Don is training for a Lance Armstrongs 100 miler and it payed off. Of course this is only super pre training for the 5000 miler he'll be doing across America at age 75! Go Don!

6th place goes to Jason, who also is a Most Improved, with a strong finish at (1:34).

7th Place goes to Michael, who, without much training, still did alright at ((1:41).

8th Place goes to Mark, another Most Improved candidate. (141:56)

9th Place goes to Keith, a first timer, who did great. (142)

10th Place goes to Vick, who having spent the last year building up houses and businesses, was in cruise and enjoy mode. (1:43)

11th Place goes to Fred, another Most Improved candidate, finishing strong. (1:54)

12th Place goes to Trevor, who was pushing hard for 3rd, neck and neck with Andres at end of run, only to find his bike with a flat tire...rumor has it, Andres Danny, and Toby were seen messing with it...but I'm not saying anything about that...after a few brain farts, trying to steal a bike, harassing the people up toward Hillbilly for a pump, Trev finally decided to go home, change the flat, then continue the race.(1:59)

13th Place goes to Eric B. Who, after getting lost, found himself at the house with Trev, who was changing a tire. He decided to finish the race, and followed Trev back up to Hillbilly. (2:03)

14th Place goes to Eric's dad, who, although a strong rider, was stuck with a bike with no granny gears, and with no course knowledge, ended up back at the house.(DNF)

"The Burbank Six"

We don't call it Hillbilly Hill for nothing, the guy who owns these trucks has been placing bolders across blind corners lately...just makes it exciting.

It was a great year guys, can't wait till next year, keep training!

Love God, Live Large!

Map my Ride....

2008-06-09T19:08:00.000-07:00

Fred did the Map my Ride on Hillbilly Hill Adventure race...

Hillbilly Hill Adventure Race
Find more Bike/Run/Swims in Monrovia, California

Hillbilly Hill VII

2008-05-16T14:25:00.001-07:00

Yes, it's here...that was fast...everything the same, but, June 21st.

START TIME 5:30!
RACE LASTS COUPLE OF HOURS
BRING YOUR OWN BEVERAGE
AND FIVE BUCKS FOR PIZZA.
SORRY--NO KIDS OR WIVES! (Except possibly mine since they live there...but I'll work on it.:)

Check post below for more details, I don't know what happened to pics, but scroll around, I'm too busy to fix.

I hope you all can make it, beat last years time...I have the scoreboard!

Where: Trev’s house-441 Norumbega Dr. Monrovia
When: Sat. June 21st Check-in 5pm…Start 5:30pm (race takes 1-2 hours)
What: A race of a good time.
5 mi. bike over Hillbilly Hill
2mi. run to waterfalls
13 adventure laps in the pool
and special tests

Call Trev at 323-533-1125 or Danny at 626-485-5456 (or better yet, leave a reply to the “He’s waiting for you post.” On the blog) to reserve a space.

No more than 20 racers! No chicks! No support team! No fan support!...Just fun!

As much as we love the kids, to keep crowd down, stress low, and freedom high, only racers, and must be over 18 to participate. (Exception for Trevor's, since they live there. :))

New Developments…
Pack your own gear…no support this year, really means no support…If you want to use bike shoes, then carry or plant your own, bikes will need to be ditched a bit up trail for safety, but should be fine, bring a lock if you're worried.

No high tech prizes or supplies provided, only the famous trophies that you don't get to keep. Post race party is BYOB and bring 5 bucks for pizza!

Oh, watch for rocks....the Hillbillies are out in arms, so beware near the bottom gate...especially if you hear banjos.....

HillBilly Hill 6!!!!!

2007-07-01T13:14:00.000-07:00

Another great year, another great race!

Congrats to returning Champion, Chris, he defended is title as King Hillbilly with relative ease, finishing in 1:07.

But the line-up got shaken up with the return of Jim after a year absence, and new-comber, Toby showing strong.

Trev turned it up a notch this year, slamming the downhills, taking the lead over Jim, and entered the pool with a two lap lead, but Aquaman grew flippers, and ate up the lead with ease, both Trev and Jim passed up the rookie Toby, who battled it out with the watery depths, and Jim and Trev fought to the finish, sharing second place, at 1:10

Toby fought the demons of the watery depths, and despite entering the pool in second, fell to third, but a great rookie season effort, with a time of 1:13

Due to exhaustion, I forgot to get the camera out, so limited photos this year, with the early departures getting no film time...next year, stay longer fellas.

Danny seemed a bit delirious often talking to people who were not there.

At this point, Danny began to see bats.....

A minor road burn from a racer running over Fred.

Finally...after a long year of teaching, and a long race...some R&R.

Wayde feeling good after a great ride.

Rookie brothers, Fred and Roger, finished strong!!!

The road crew, Dakotah and Sully, took some time for play after the ride to watch bikes and shoes.

He's a guitar hero, got stars in his eyes!!!!

Well, guys, we had a blast, we hope you all did as well, and we're looking forward to next year.

Never too soon to start training, let this race be the start, not the end, to your training cycle, once again, thanks for coming out!

Trevor and Danny

HILLBILLY HILL VI IS HERE!!!!!!

2007-05-15T09:36:00.000-07:00

It’s the same race as last year.

Where: Trev’s house-441 Norumbega Dr. Monrovia
When: Sat. June 30th Check-in 5pm…Start 5:30pm (race takes 1-2 hours)
What: A race of a good time.
5 mi. bike over Hillbilly Hill
2mi. run to waterfalls
13 adventure laps in the pool
and special tests

Call Trev at 323-533-1125 or Danny at 626-485-5456 (or better yet, leave a reply to the “He’s waiting for you post.” On the blog) to reserve a space.

No more than 20 racers! No chicks! No support team! No fan support!...Just fun!

As much as we love the kids, to keep crowd down, stress low, and freedom high, only racers, and must be over 18 to participate. (Exception for Trevor's, since they live there. :))

New Developments…
Pack your own gear…no support this year, really means no support…If you want to use bike shoes, then carry or plant your own, bikes will need to be ditched a bit up trail for safety, but should be fine, bring a lock if you're worried.

No high tech prizes or supplies provided, only the famous trophies that you don't get to keep. Post race party is BYOB and bring 5 bucks for pizza!

HillBilly Hill V RESULTS AND RECAP

2006-06-26T13:44:00.000-07:00

The results are in, what a race! Results...Pics....Recap!

1st place - Chris -- A record breaking 59 minutes!

2nd place - Andrew 1:08

3rd place - Trev 1:12

Geoff - 1:19

Michael - 1:24

Danny - 1:31

Wayd - 1:48

Don - 2:00

Mark - 2:01

Doug - 2:03

Chain Jams, flat tires, bloody elbows and slashed shins--This was our best race yet!

We got off to a great start with Andrew returning after a two year hiatus and newcomers Geoff, Wayde, Mark and Chris ready to ride. It was clear early that Chris had some legs; after being cut-off on the treacherous switch backs under the bridge by Trevor, Chris and Andrew quickly took back the lead and soon were dissappearing into the mountains, far ahead of the competition.

Danny hit a snag early when a rogue redneck strayed from his home on Hillbilly Hill and sprang from the bushes in Monrovia park, sneaking in to jam Danny's chain just as he was trying to pass Michael; Danny then waisted critical time chasing the always elusive and never seen Hillbilly through the woods. He finally gave up the chase and borrowed the crew bike Marco was using.

After the transition area, it was to the waterfall and it was raging, all took the plunge, soaking their shoes in order to reach behind the mammoth falls in search of their soul. With heavy feet they slogged back down the trail for the second leg of the race and the dreaded Hillbilly Hill. At one point it was rumored that a Hillbilly leapt from the trail attacking the leader, Chris and sending him tumbling down the mountain side; but that rumor was later put to rest as Mark admited he had close-lined Chris in order to gain some time.

Trevor and Geoff battled it out for third place as they raced up and down the backside of Hillbilly. After climbing the first gate together, Geoff took a strong lead on the climb, but was reeled back in by Trevor Kinevil, and they touched the back gate at the same time. It looked to be a duel to the end, but Geoff jammed his gears, and took several minutes to get back going, Trevor was thankful as he continued his fruitless pursuit of Andrew.

Andrew might have made it a race with Chris, if not for bad knees and a Hillbilly knife slash causing him to have a flat tire for the second half of Hillbilly Hill. Both men high-tailed it up and down Hillbilly at breakneck and record breaking speeds.

Michael stayed strong through Hillbilly Hill, and despite being taken down by a Hillbilly and crashing on the same corner as last year, he held off the pursuing Danny, who could just not make-up the time on his undersized bike.

Wayde's triathalon training payed off, and he kept a steady pace throughout, avoiding Hillbillies and fellow racers to finish without any painful events.

Reed, Don, and Doug looked steady and strong as they conquered the famed mountain, but a Hillbilly lunged from the bushes, snagging Don's rear tire and sending him tumbling, leaving a nasty gash down his leg. We feel it was the same Hillbilly that tossed a boulder at Michael's head, causing him to crash.

Even though we've never seen these Hillbillies (cuz they move like greased lightening), the proof is in the pudding, I mean no way could gear and chain jams be user error--well maybe--but definitley no way you're crashing on the same corner two years in a row...Hillbillies, it has to be the Hillbillies.

Back at the house, and secure from rogue Hillbillies, the swim portion was smooth sailing, nobody drowned and Chis finished the race strong breaking all records with a sub-hour time.

Soon the beer and pizza was flowing and all had a great time!

Next year should be a whopper, If Septimus can get his running up a bit, and if Murph returns to fight for the crown, and Vick finally after five years of saying he'll train--does...and shows up...and if he brings last year's runner up....it could be a battle!!!

Thanks Marco, you are the man! Thanks for all your help.

HILLBILLY HILL V

2006-05-16T08:02:00.000-07:00

It's Go Time!!!!!

Well boys, it's time to get in shape, June 24th is the 5TH ANNUAL HILLBILLY HILL RACE!

I can't believe it's been five years...time flies, so better enjoy life while it lasts. All info is the same, so check the

HE'S WAITING FOR YOU (LINK ON RIGHT SIDE)

post below for race info, I've edited for dates and time. Hope to see you there, if you want to bring a friend, great, but lock it in early cuz we're shutting it down at 20!

Check out the picks from last year if you've never raced it, to get an idea of the fun ahead!

Our reigning champ, Mad Dog Brent Murpy is injured due to DogTown Skate or Die injury, so the field is wide open for a new CHAMPION!!! WILL IT BE YOUR NAME PRINTED ON THE STAFF OF FAME?

See you on the 24th!!!! Start training!!!!!!

Hillbilly Hill IV Recap

2005-06-26T21:06:00.000-07:00

Another year, another great race!!!!

Fun times guys!!!

Thanks to all Top Guns for coming out!!!

Here's the recap.

The gang arrives ready to race.

Trevor gives a speech about the dangers of Mother Bear and her cubs and the recently sighted Mutant Hillbillies.

Understanding backyard special events can be critical to a victory.

Trevor rambles on about special tests...but nobody really listens.

The Race Crew prepares for high speed transitions;

one small glitch, they take off with everyones bike shoes before they get back from run...
...thankfully, Paul mad-dogs it back after he realizes the error, but too late for Jim who is battling for the lead with Murph, Jim pulls out his Iron Man skills and rides the dreaded 5 mile HillBilly Hill with running shoes and clip-in pedals.

Dakotah wonders why Paul is filling some shoes with rocks and if he'll ask her to listen to his songs for the hundreth time.

Murph powers down waterfall run with a narrow lead, but confidence high.

Jim's hot on his tail, confident he'll be flying once he clicks into biking shoes waiting for him, safe and sound at transition area...

Trevor's Cherokee Indian blood show's in his eyes as he gains ground with a mad gallop down the trail.

Danny begins seizures that last nearly half the race, eyes showing the first symptoms of West Nile Virus.

Don and Michael hit the transition area, change to running shoes, ready to scramble up the trail to the beautiful Monrovia waterfalls.

MegaMel takes a self-portrait while hanging at the falls, despite enjoying the scenery, he maintains a strong 5th place.

Don and Michael find a second wind and charge Mountain Lion gulch.

Danny recovers from seizures and powers up Hillbilly Hill.

Trev goes Evil Kenevil and gains ground on the leaders, Murph and Jim.

Vic and Jim power-on with a smile.

Meanwhile, MegaMel maintains 5th position without breaking a sweat, all while relaxing under the hot breath of devil-hounds, mocking them by sitting under their warning sign, and then completing a survey by an Eco Freako Commy Fruitcake...who is this guy?

Dakotah argues with Murph, who insists he's finished after only 10 laps, Dakotah slaps him around and he does one more, gaining victory.

Jim finishes close behind for second, and Trevor's a couple of laps behind for third.

Trev relaxes while MegaMel finishes strong.

Don and Vic prepare for special tests and adventure laps.

Murph and Trev pose with high dollar trophies and custom painted HillBilly Hill Champion's sign.

CONGRAGULATIONS TO OUR FIRST TWO TIME WINNER, BRENT MURPHY!

CONGRAGULATIONS TO JIM FOR A STRONG SECOND PLACE!

AND TREV IS BACK ON THE PODIUM WITH A THIRD PLACE!

Well boys, fun times, we really appreciate you all coming out, we enjoy hanging and riding with you guys. We hope to see you all again next year. Three racers are eligible for FIVE YEAR GOLD STATUS when archived on the Champion's sign: Vic, Trevor, and Danny. HillBilly Hill V will be the best one yet!

See ya' on the trails,

Trevor Danny

HILLBILLY HILL RECON REPORT

2005-04-27T18:39:00.000-07:00

T-Downs and I have been truckin' up and burnin' down these dusty trails for five years...every now and then chased by rabid hillbilly hound dogs (hence the name, Hillybilly Hill), stalked by pot-head dope farmers, and on any given night, frozen in our footsteps by the sillouette of Sasquatch. The treacherous conditions have increased due to crazy amounts of rain, so we tapped into our satellite connection to bring you the latest in geographical conditions upon our sacred mountain.

Close to 40 inches of El Nino powered droplets slammed the hillside this winter, creating several mudslides. Rumors have it, these slides have uncovered an ancient UFO that crashed into the hillside in 1823. Doug's uncle, Heimy Gonzales, was an eyewitness to the crash. It is this very spot, coincidentally, that Doug dragged his face across during his infamous wipe out at Hillybilly Hill I.

As you can see, the once friendly fire road has been transformed into a level 9 single track, offering any young buck the opportunity to snap a femur, break a rib, or crack a cockix. So, be careful, Napoleon, you have a genetic predisposition for the latter.

This picture was taken by Alan, who stood above me laughing after my heat stroke induced crash last year.

One more thing...the slides have uncovered the deadly chupacabre blood ant. These 5 inch predators will sink their fangs right through your tire, smack their chops as you wipe out, and feed upon your broken body, leaving your pathetic carcass for the turkey vultures. Rumor has it, Vic is immune to the bite due to his upbringing in the chupacabre infected Zimbawe Rainforest...once again, Vic is one of the favorites to win the race.
Well, that's it for the Hillbilly Hill Recon Report...time to start training, cause if you step foot into this arena unprepared, you'd be better off taking on a herd of crazed buffalo elephants in heat. Over and out.

Running with the Wolves!!!

2005-04-26T11:13:00.000-07:00

Here's a summary and winners from the first four, "Hillbilly Hills".

HH I -- The same course as this year, ride to trail head, run to falls and back, then ride over hillbilly hill and back to house. Tough special tests with b-ball shoot, rope climb, push-ups, and football toss. The now classic, Frog on front, biker on back t-shirts went to all participants. Doug took a header of his bike.
Racers: Trev, Danny, Septimus, Doug, Allan, Ron, Steve, Vick, Robert, Don.
1st place -- Trev
2nd place -- Danny
3rd place -- Septimus

HH II -- Tried a new course. Ran up and under Hang'em High bridge, crossed the death pipe, then ran back to house. Jumped on bikes and did Hillbilly Hill and back again. Special tests included, pool basket shoot and Apache bow shoot. This was first year of video. T-shirt featured a big HH II on front. Septimus took the victory in a neck and neck battle against Trev in the pool when Trev went delusional.

Racers: Trev, Danny, Septimus, Doug, Allan, Ron, Steve, Gabe, Vick, Robert, Don, Tim, Eggleston, Michael.

1st. Septimus
2nd. Trev
3rd. Danny

HH III -- Back to original course, dogtags with American flag dedicated to Pat Tillman, Second year of video. Danny nearly dies of heat exhaustion and dehydration but moves up a place from the year before to 2nd. Special tests included push-ups, hoops, football, and golf.

Racers: Greg, Dave, Michael's friend, Vick's friend, Trev, Danny, Doug, Allan, Vick, Tim, Mark, Michael, Brent.

1st Brent
2nd Danny
3rd Michael's friend

HH IV -- Coming soon...

This post will be updated as the stories come in, and memory responds...keep checking. IF I forgot someone or you know the names of "friends" above, post in comments.

Trevor and Danny

An easy way to get a story or post up, is to write it under comments, then write "Post" at end, I'll cut and paste, add a pic of yours if you email it to me, or one of my choosing, and then I'll put it on main page. Sweeet! If you just want to leave in comments, don't write "Post".

MegaMel and Trev at Hi-Tech Challenge

2005-04-26T09:03:00.000-07:00

The Hi-Tech Challenge (as it was called then, it is now sponsored by Power-Bar) is what started it all. A race that is referred to as a sprint, it covers 5-8 miles of mountain running through rivers, ponds, and mud, 10-15 miles of tough mountain biking, 2 miles of kayaking, and many grueling special tests. It's taken Danny, MegaMel, and Trev 3-4 hours to finish the races, we've done 3 so far. The first year, we thought we needed a warm-up race, so we created the HillBilly Hill. This will be the fourth year of HillBilly, and it's been a blast.

So that's the idea guys. Have a thought or a picture. Send it to me, and I'll have it up in a flash for all to see.

Trev

He's waiting for you...(Race information)

2005-04-26T07:56:00.000-07:00

It's that time of the year again boys. The Hillbilly Hill just keeps getting better. This year, IT'S FREE!!! To simplify Danny and Trev's lives, we're making it free. Of course there will be no t-shirts, videos, dogtags or trophies; but heh, we've got a blog now. This blog will be open to all to post pictures and stories from training and the race.

WHEN: SATURDAY, JUNE 24TH. Race instructions and warm-up 5 Start: 530 p.m.
WHERE: TREVOR'S HOUSE -- SEE FLIER FOR ADDRESS: or call: 323-533-1125
COURSE: SAME AS LAST YEAR.
1.2 MILE mnt. bike TO WATERFALL TRAIL.
2 mile run to waterfall and back.
5 mile mnt. bike up and back over the dreaded, snake infested, redneck stalking, Hillbilly Hill.
3 special tests at Trev's house.
13 adventure laps in pool. Subtract a lap for every special test completed.

To keep it simple, there is no charge. It's BYOB & drink/snack for pre and post festivities and some money to pitch in for pizza if you're sticking around to eat and drink after the race.

REMEMBER IT'S ALL ABOUT FUN, SO DON'T WORRY IF YOU'RE OUT OF SHAPE. I AM!!!!

Fun times boys. Guys only again, invite your friends, we're putting a cap at 20 though, so lock it in with Trev or Danny ASAP.

Last years Champion, Maddog Brent Murphy, is out due to injury, so the field is open for a new CHAMP!

Remember this blog is open to all racers, we encourage you to send an email and picture to tdsurf@juno.com and he will post it on the blog.

Stories from past years, training tips, stories from other races, or just a thought...it's your blog, anything you want, but keep it clean please.

After the race, we'll have pics and stories from the race to post!!!!!

START TRAINING!!! LET US KNOW IN COMMENTS (BELOW) IF YOU'RE PLANNING ON RACING OR YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. OR SEND ME AN EMAIL AT TDSURF@JUNO.COM