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

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

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

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

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

HillBilly Hill VIII...Good times.

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

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.








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!

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!