Donnie's Low Budget Race Team

11/10/2020

I have that feeling building up
inside me again. The butterflies in your stomach on the starting line, the checklist of all the preparation you made to be on that start with a legitimate chance of winning, I want it all again. “I am not complete unless I am able to compete!”~Donald Harries

01/08/2017

Are people waiting for me to make a comeback?

23/11/2016

It was time to make my bike Great Again! Race wheels and XTR components back on. Now it's time to "Ride Again"

13/06/2016

28/02/2016

I just have no time for lollygaggers! Definition : to spend time doing things that are not useful or serious : to fool around and waste time. This is not directed at anyone in particular, but at the general public and a little more specific the younger generations. This is why I really prefer to go solo, the only one I have to wait on is me.

26/02/2016

Looking forward to getting some testing done with this guy when I'm down south. Can't wait to see if I can make any improvements or if my program is working.

25/02/2016

Well the race schedule keeps growing, next up.
Coconut Cup Series #6 Markham Park Sunrise Fl. 3-6-2016
Coconut Cup Series #7 Halpatiokee Park Stuart Fl. 3-13-2016
Unless I can find a race somewhere fairly close for this weekend, if doesn't have to be a endurance race any race will do. Anyone have any suggestions or should I just create my own. How about Donnie's under 4 hours full epic plus Tricycle Night Challenge?

23/02/2016

This will be my next pit camp upgrade.

The BioLite BaseCamp is a complete off-grid cooking and energy solution for groups, powered by wood. Thoughtful features like folding legs and a one-touch gr...

22/02/2016

Next up for the team, it really looks like the last 2 Coconut Cup races March 6th at Markham Park in Sunrise Fl. Then the final at Halpatiokee Part Stuart Fl. March 13th. My team will be getting one member back from injury and we also have another young prospect that shows some great potential. Scott Spring is going to be a great place for my introductory training program, can't wait to see what Raymond Petro and OMBA does with all that wood.

17/02/2016

Well it has been a good start for the 2016 season with three 6 hour solo races in the books already.

Results so Far all in Florida

1-31 2016 El Lagarto 6 hour solo Red Course 50+ 4th out of 11
2-7-2016 Battle of Snowhill 6 hour solo open 5th out of 18
2-13-2016 Graham Swamp 360 6 hour solo open 7th out 31

Upcoming races

2-20-2016 12 hours of Santos 6 hour solo 45+ or 12 hour solo open? Florida
4-2-2016 Fontana XC Cat 1 50-54 Fontana California?
4-9-2016 Bonelli XC #2 (U.S. Cup) Cat 1 50-54 San Dimas Ca.?
4-16-2016 Sea Otter Classic (U.S. Cup) Cat 1 50-54 Monterey Ca.
4-17-2016 Hammer Head 100 Open? Florida?
Note Ca. race dates are for the Pro XCT races I will race the day before them.

I have some big plans for this year. It all depends on staying healthy, motivated and focused on my goals. With the support of family and friends and a few key sponsors, this could be my best year ever.