Tuesday, November 10, 2009

It's Official & In Writing....

It's official, KK has received the letter from the USADA announcing that his required drug sample came back negative (drug free). That does not suprise me I've seen him train. Woohoo!! That means he officially holds the title of Masters 50+ World Hour Record holder. Congrats again KK.

Click on image below for a larger view:


Tuesday, October 13, 2009

KK's Making Headlines

KK been making headlines since he set the new Masters World Hour Record-45,386 km/ 28.2015 miles. Here are some of the places he's featured:

http://www.bicycleretailer.com/news/newsDetail/3243.html


http://www.socalcycling.com/ :

http://www2.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/news/14241/: featured on home page and US News page:


Giant has even made a congratulatory poster for KK:























KK is also featured on several bike dealer web sites including Newbury Park, CA:


Thursday, October 1, 2009

KK is the new Masters World Hour Record Holder- WOOHOO!!



Wow, what an exciting day! KK looked strong from the start and did an amazing job! CONGRATULATIONS KK!!! YOU ROCKED IT!!

There was a nice showing of people who came to watch Keith "KK" Ketterer at the velodrome and witnessed history being made. His parents came all the way from Michigan. Friends, co-workers and sponsors were all lined up cheering him on. A couple people even drove/ flew in for the day from Northern California & Arizona, just to watch and support KK. AWESOME! There were ever over 120 people at times online watching the live streaming video. It was great to see the love and support for him on his big day. Thank you very much for supporting and following KK on his journey to becoming the new Masters 50+ World Hour Record Holder. I wonder what's next for KK. Stay tuned to find out...

Here are some photos by Jake Orness (who took photos while in a sling):






























It's The Big Day!

Today's the day- KK's Masters World Hour Record attempt is at 11:30 am. Woohoo!!! Go KK!!!

Come watch at the LA Velodrome (for directions visit: http://www.lavelodrome.org/location.htm)

or via live streaming video via Ustream TV: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/la-velodrome

Don't forget to leave KK some words of encouragement/congratulations in the comment field below.

Thank you to everyone for your support.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

One Day to Go...



Today is KK's final warm-up practice from 10:00am-2:00pm. Stop by and wish him good luck & speedy thoughts.

Tomorrow, Oct 1st is the day!! At 11:30 am Keith "KK" Ketterer will attempt to break the World Record for The Masters 50+ One Hour Track Record at the LA Velodrome in Carson, CA. Time keepers, sponsors, fellow elite track riders, enthusiasts, family and friends will be there to cheer him on.

Come out and witness history in the making. All are invited, entry fee and parking at the LA Velodrome is free.

Directions to the LA Velodrome can be found here: http://lavelodrome.org/location.htm
(FYI, it is next to the Home Depot Center & Cal State Dominguez Hills in Carson, CA)

If you can not make it to the velodrome you can still watch KK via live streaming video: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/la-velodrome

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Three Days & 5 Questions

Only three days to go and the excitement is building. KK's skin suit arrived from Hincapie yesterday and everything is on schedule and ready to roll.

I asked KK 5 questions to share with you. Here they are:

1. How did you get involved in track racing? What’s kept you competing?

KK: A friend and Teammate, Dan Vogt lent me a track bike back in 2005. Dan helped me get certified at the LA Velodrome and I was hooked from that moment on! I love to race, no question about that!

2. Do you have any rituals that you do before a big race?

KK: No rituals, I do a fair amount of race-simulation training, including warm-up so the body already knows what to do on race day.

3. Do you have a mantra/phrase or philosophy that helps keep you mentally focused during a race?

KK: I’m a blue-collar bike racer, just put-in the work and on race day it pays off. I’m EXTREMLY competitive, very systematic and I enjoy a challenge, but I especially enjoy the process!

4. What do you normally eat for breakfast the day of a race?

KK: Same thing I eat everyday! Nothing changes on race day! I get up, brew a lovely cup of French Roast and pop an English muffin in the toast, slather the muffin with organic peanut butter an honey. That’s first breakfast, then later a 2nd cup of French Roast with Oatmeal and Raisins. Then, 3rd breakfast, about mid-morning, yogurt, banana, apple. Then I start thinking about my lunch!!

5. What advice do you have for riders just getting into the sport?

KK: Work hard, work hard some more and after training over long periods of time, you will be rewarded with success!

Monday, September 28, 2009

Leave Words of Encouragement for KK

We are only 4 days away from KK's big day-The Masters World Hour Record attempt. Please feel free to leave him words of encouragement by clicking on the "comments" link below this blog. Don't forget to leave your name so he knows who left him the kind words. Thank you.


Thursday, September 24, 2009

Dialed with 1 Week to Go!

The big day is one week away! KK's new Zipp Speed Weaponry wheels arrived this week and his bike is now completely dial in to that world record breaking sweet spot.



Here is a photo of KK during Tuesday's training session:


Friday, September 18, 2009

KK's Masters World Hour Record Track Bike

Below is an image & specs of KK's Masters World Hour Record track bike. Like a missle it will shoot him around the velodrome destroying the previous record. Click on the image to see a closer view:






Thursday, September 17, 2009

Wednesday Night Session at BodyFix

Had a great session last night with Dr Rich and Janis Burns at BodyFix. I’m holding adjustments and my body seems to be taking to the therapy very well. My massage session with Janis Burns was even more encouraging. Janis says, I’ve become much more flexible since we first started. That explains why I’ve doing so well in training sessions with Roger. I’ve definitely “gained power and comfort in each pedal stroke”.
-KK

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Sneak Peak of KK's Masters World Hour Record New Hincapie Velozo Speedsuit

Below is a sneak peak of the skin suite that KK will be wearing during his Masters World Hour Record attempt. Click on the image below for a closer view.

Monday, September 14, 2009

Time Change

TIME CHANGE: KK will be attempting the Master's World Hour Record at 11:30 am instead of the previously announced 12:00 pm.

Friday, September 11, 2009

Date Set for KK's Masters World Hour Record Attempt

The date has been set and the training has begun. On Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 11:30 am Keith "KK" Ketterer will attempt to break the World Record for The Masters 50+ One Hour Track Record at the LA Velodrome in Carson, CA. Time keepers, sponsors, fellow elite track riders, enthusiasts, family and friends will be there to cheer him on.

Come out and witness history in the making. All are invited, entry fee and parking at the LA Velodrome is free.

How do I get there you ask?
Click here for directions page of the LA Velodrome
(FYI, it is next to the Home Depot Center & Cal State Dominguez Hills in Carson, CA)