Vassago Saddles Up for 2009

We're excited to start the 2009 season and ready to whip the team in to shape!

Vassago players for 2009:


Sara Stanford
Arizona
Day job: Student, Substitute Teacher and Kick Ass Beotch!
Rides: Bandersnatch and Optimus Ti














Tom Ament - aka The Goddess
Arizona
Day job: Money Man and Master Saddle Mechanic
Rides: Jabberwocky, Optimus Ti, Fisticuff, and Ton-Ton













Zach Stilwell
Minnesota
Day job: Student and "The Messenger"
Rides: Jabberwocky, Optimus Ti, Fisticuff










David Nice - aka: Fixie Dave
Colorado or Utah or Nevada
Day Job: Trail Navigator, Bike Shop Mechanic and Disco Lady's Man
Rides: Jabberwocky EVERYWHERE











Brian Archer - aka: Duckman
Tennessee
Day job: Auto industry and Fit Model
Rides: Jabberwocky, Optimus Ti, Fisticuff













Steve Stilwell
Minnesota
Day Job: Techy stuff
Rides: Jabberwocky, Optimus Ti












Zach Stanford - aka: Moustache Milkman
Arizona
Day job: Teacher and Wanna be Burt Reynolds
Rides: Optimus Ti and Bandersnatch














John Sanborn - aka JJay
Texas
Day job: Master IT Guru and Snow Taster
Rides: Optimus Ti











Craig Barlow - aka: Original Big Ring
Canada
Day job: Teacher and Bathtub Salesman
Rides: Jabberwocky and Bandersnatch














Ben Shockey - aka: The Shockstar
Iowa
Day Job: Drink Master and Lion Immitator
Rides: Jabberwocky and Fisticuff











Brad Keyes
Utah
Day Job: CarboRocket Mastermind and Stunt Double for Mathew Fox
Rides: Jabberwocky













Mel Sysing
Canada
Day Job: Teacher and Oakley Sunglass Promotor
Rides: Bandersnatch and Optimus Ti

12 Hours Of Temecula

We had a great time at the 12 Hours of Temecula. Vassago crew met up with Tom Ament and Zach Stanford who were originally just going to relax at this event but the competitive side took over and we're happy it did!

Tom Ament
1st Place SingleSpeed
Overall winner of the SoCal Endurace Series


We'd also like to congratulate Tom for his 10th consecutive 1st place singlespeed win in a 12 hour solo endurance race.

Zach Stanford
3rd place expert

A special thank you to Jason for putting on a great event, Andy from Crank Brothers for coming out and hanging with us all day, and Christopher Han from SDG USA for the awesome entertainment!

Scott Hodge Benefit Ride

Photo courtesy of Laurie: aka "Chocolate Girl"

Scott Hodge, Addictive Cycles, and Vassago Cycles would like to thank everyone that came out to the Scott Hodge Benefit Ride in Ft. Yargo. Surrounded by mountain bikes, friends, and family Scott enjoyed just hanging out with everyone. Check out more pictures of the ride and BBQ at Laurie's site.

Hodge we're happy to have you running around and planning Team Addictive races for the 2009 season! Heal up and we'll see you out there!

Scott Hodge Benefit Ride

Photo courtesy of Laurie: aka "Chocolate Girl"

Scott Hodge, Addictive Cycles, and Vassago Cycles would like to thank everyone that came out to the Scott Hodge Benefit Ride in Ft. Yargo. Surrounded by mountain bikes, friends, and family Scott enjoyed just hanging out with everyone. Check out more pictures of the ride and BBQ at Laurie's site.

Hodge we're happy to have you running around and planning Team Addictive races for the 2009 season! Heal up and we'll see you out there!

Vickie Nelson Wins 2009 Jabberwocky

Congratulations to Vickie Nelson of Team Big Fish Creative. An avid adventure racer, she won the 2009 18" Jabberwocky frame at 12/24 Hours of Fury.

We also want to congratulate Team Big Fish Creative for their win in the Co-Ed 4 Person team.

Vickie Nelson Wins 2009 Jabberwocky

Congratulations to Vickie Nelson of Team Big Fish Creative. An avid adventure racer, she won the 2009 18" Jabberwocky frame at 12/24 Hours of Fury.

We also want to congratulate Team Big Fish Creative for their win in the Co-Ed 4 Person team.

12/24 Hours of Fury

Congratulations to everyone out at the 24 Hours of Fury. Vassago Cycles sponsored the first year event with a 2009 Jabberwocky frame. We want to thank 4 Peaks Racing for putting on an excellent race and we look forward to 2009!

Adrenaline Race Team headed out to the field and made it happen!

Tom Ament raced in the 12 Hour division. Winning 1st place Overall and 1st place Singlespeed. Finishing 11 laps in 10 hours.

Evan Smith finished 3rd place Singlespeed in the 12 Hour division - completing 8 laps in 8 hours 25 mins. A huge accomplishment on his first 12 Hour solo race!

Adrenaline Race Team - 4 person team - Masters finished 2nd place Overall