Gettin Ready For NAHC Bike Polo Championships.

From our experiance, this new head has some issues. Screw holes on the seem, caps cracked right away, nut pocket spun out first thing, heavy.

Jacob Boyd aka: Piranha#1..he will shock you with his cannon shot.

Michael Boyd aka: MiniMike. The best ball handler I've ever seen. And speed....

Jason Boyd aka: Mailman Jay. The control Master, and if you get hit by his cannon shot expect a bruise.

This is our ride to Madison.

Well, it's here. Next Tue. the 13th, we leave for Madison Wis. 8 of us will drive the 15oo plus miles to play polo on a world wide stage. 60 plus teams registered so far. Phoenix is sending 6 players, two teams: Team#1, Mailman Jay, MiniMike and Davey.

Team#2, Mike T. and the Piranha#1(Jacob Boyd) and Piranha#2(AJ Maldonado).

These guys have spent time practicing and working together for weeks. With a $3600.00 first place purse, should be interesting.

I've heard and read that some teams are sponsored for this event. We are on a shoe string budget. A family affair. I won't beg, but help would be good.

Tonight is grass polo, at the same spot. 16th street and Colter. We will play/practice our last time Sunday at the tennis court, Monarch Apt in Tempe, 4pm till dark.

Sorry for the Lax Attention to the Blog.

Santa Cruz Birthday Polo Tourney...David"Pistolero" and Sarah

Poconips, A condemned resort in the foothills, one half of the court cleaned and ready for play

I was in Santa Cruz(Felton) for the Tour of California bike race too. Pics soon.

They greeted the NOD with open arms and made me feel that I belonged. Very nice.

This was put on by the Santa Cruz Ca. Crew. Free spirit, good peeps and polo. Nothing better!

Approx. 10 teams, mine fini fourth.

JimP has set up a wordpress blog and forum for us. Very soon we will announce the change. There is alot going on and I have catching up to do.

I am excited to start PBP's own forum. It will be OPEN for all to use and create topics and comments. I intend it to be bike polo(or it's all about the bike) specific, but we'll see how it goes.

Jeff the NOD

Tuesday Still at the YMCA 5:30/9:30 pm

This is the Sacred Grass Polo Field...1997/2010

The "Lyons" Den

Eighth inch malot available now/ replaceable end caps.

The YMCA court

Thanks Sveden/ Great R&D

If you want good tourney and intense play, come to the Y. This week I got a text from a youngster that said his legs felt like he had ridin 50 miles on his roadie, after polo at the Y. Usually 8 to 10 show up so there is opportunity to play alot of polo.

We are using net goals donated to us by the y and are the street hockey type. Tall and narrow. With help and design from the Mid-West poloites, I am in the process of building our own. 6'x3'.

I am leaving for Santa Cruz tomorrow and wont have access to the Net. I'll catch up in a week or so. Polo, and a leg of the Tour of Cali is on the agenda while there. Pumped!

JB the NOD

Sunday May 2010 Games

Justin "Hot Rod" and Julio

The "Dus"

MiniMike

The famous Mailman Jay move at the Goalie.

Nathon Perryman the Noob!

12 Peeps game to the best practice spot. Hardy and Baseline in Tempe. Play usually starts around 2pm and lasts till 5/6pm. This court is an old, unused tennis court, no nets and the pipes removed. It is situated between the freeway and the Az canal, in the farthest back corner of the Monarch Apt complex. If this place had lights, it would be the best Tempe summer place to play bike polo.

This day started out cool and windy. At one point, I wished I'd left my wheel covers at home. The wind made my bike feel like a sail boat. Very hard to control. It calmed down later in the afternoon.

We had a visitor from Tulsa, Steven Southard. Always great to have good folk jump in and play. Also an FNG showed up to try his hand as well, Nathon Perryman. MTB'er at heart, now hooked on bike polo. Thanks for comin Nate!!

Lets give props to all who came:

Mailman Jay, Piranha#1 and #2. MiniMike, Justinrunns, Hot Rod(Justin), Julio, Nathon, Stevenso, Davy Carfax, Dus, and Me.

Come to Monday Funday at Dorsey and Southern, where the emphasis is on new players with a softer competitive edge. Fun times.

JB the NOD

Tuesday Night at the Y

Hot Rod(Justin) is getting way better on his new ride

Familiar shot of MiniMike

And Piranha#1 (Jacob Boyd)

When you have the passion for polo, it is hard to just watch. I'm not good at it. Maybe my new roll is official heckler and play by play. Some even say I would make a good ref at tournies. No mercy !

Lots of good quality games tonight. Julio broke his fixie again(GEEEZ) and played/ rode my new NYC bike. Minimike was on tonight. Troy made it too. At the end of the eve there was a grudge match. Tournament style. Teams: Mailman Jay, MiniMike and Davy Carfax vs. Mike T, Troy and Piranha#1(Jacob). Jays team won 3 zip I think.

Wednesday April 21st and Grass Polo. Any time after 7:30. 16th street and Colter.

JB the NOD

Just finished new bike

NYCity Bikes Frame 17", Sugino cranks, Milwaukee bash guard 35 tooth ring. Shimano single speed hanger, Volume bars, Bontrager stem, Gusset grips and Avid single digit. Surly 21 cog w surly single speed spacers. Forte' v-brakes w Ultimate CnC brake booster. Sun Mammoth "Fat" rims w 36 hole Sachs hubs ( bolt on). FSA seat post w SDG Bel-Air saddle. Cane Creek Ahead set. MTB Hi-Ten china fork. Shimano 545 spd peddles and Forte' "Gotham" 26x 1.75 tires.

Mailman Jay

More Pics

Mailman Jay doin a wheelie on a tall bike

Mtb'er Scores !!

Her basket lid comes open often

JB's solid new build

No fear young lady

A fun, and successful bike day in Tempe Az!!