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2012-01-20T22:04:00.000-06:00

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2011-12-19T22:43:00.004-06:00

ANOTHER FASCINATING MTB VIDEO!

Filmed on location somewhere in Germany--I think.

2011-11-14T23:15:00.001-06:00

HOME BOY DOES GOOD--WAY TO GO!

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STOLEN BIKE ALERT!!!

2011-11-10T06:23:00.000-06:00

Cyclocross must be popular and kick-ass because bikes are getting nabbed left and right.

Keep your eyes peeled...

Trek 2010 XO2 cross bike, size 56, black/white/red with race xlite rims, Fango tires, and Zebra Terry saddle. Taken from Union Pacific, 1400 Douglas Street on November 8. Please keep an eye out. If you have any information please e-mail me lkleager[at]gmail[dot]com.

2011-11-04T17:59:00.003-05:00

Moore's Springs Trails, Danbury, North Carolina

Last week while visiting family on the east coast, I had the opportunity to ride the Moore's Springs Trails just outside Danbury, North Carolina. Cut in 2009, this new trail system is a fast, flowing, hidden treasure! Check out this video captured by Brad Ford one the local riders. Fast forward to 12:40 for an interesting juxtaposition of film and song.

There is a friendly and deeply committed community of cyclists in Stokes County, North Carolina. If you are ever in that neck of the woods, I hope that you get a chance to ride MST.

For more info, go the Moore's Springs Trails Facebook page

Cyclocross is coming to Omaha

2011-10-25T06:05:00.002-05:00

Click image for event details

Just when you thought you could make alternate Wednesday night plans...twilight cyclocross continues for 2011 with the addition of two races in Omaha! The Trek Midwest Twilight Series will pick up where the Flatwater Twilight Series in Lincoln left off.

TNR for Oct 13: Taco Ride!

2011-10-12T15:48:00.001-05:00

Hey folks, something different this week. Time to enjoy cool fall temps and a near full moon on the taco ride! Also, the crazy crowds should be much more subdued this time of year.

Meet at the Wabash Trace trailhead parking lot at 6pm, rollout at 6:15. Enjoy some mediocre tacos and good refreshments, then roll home. See you there! Headlights, taillights, and helmet strongly recommended! MTB, CX, or road bike with good tires... all will work.

Antelope-on-Biker Crime

2011-10-10T15:57:00.001-05:00

TNR for Oct 6: Platte with Lights!

2011-10-05T16:27:00.001-05:00

Thursday night ride for Oct 6 is at Platte River State Park, meet at the Wild Turkey cabins! Bring lights! Meet 6pm, rollout 6:10pm, for at least two laps then food to follow.

Text me if you're in: 402-415-9071

Tnr for sept 22: lewis & clark

2011-09-21T20:42:00.001-05:00

TNR at lewis & clark, thursday, meet 6pm, roll out shortly thereafter. Bring lights fora bonus lap. @pedaljunky will help find food after.

thursday right at swanson!

2011-09-14T17:32:00.001-05:00

meet 6pm, roll out shortly thereafter. Food to follow at Lil Burro! Come ride with Rox on her Birthday!!

2011-08-17T22:29:00.001-05:00

Please Don't Make Any Right Turns . . .

Gallery de Fargo from cycling tips on Vimeo.

TNR for Aug 11

2011-08-10T15:37:00.001-05:00

Riders-- thursday night mountain bike ride for Aug 11 is going to be at Swanson Park in Bellevue! Time to get the course dialed in for racing this Saturday the 13th! Meet 6pm, rollout at 6:10pm. Directions to swanson available via THOR website here: http://www.trailshaveourrespect.org/thor/trail-information/swanson-park/

And of course we'll probably go get some mexican food afterwards!

MTB TNR for Aug 4

2011-08-03T21:25:00.001-05:00

Thursday night ride for Aug 4: Couple weeks ago, we called out a TNR at L&C, but got turned off by rain. Ends up it was greasy, but doable. Let's try this again. Todd Eyberg just cut out some downed trees, and the weather's a bit cooler. Let's get out there and ride L&C, meet up top at 6pm, roll by 6:10 food to follow. I'll be riding slow...

TNR for July 21

2011-07-20T16:15:00.001-05:00

Thursday night ride for July 21 is at Lewis & Clark. Trails are still in good shape from racing a few weeks ago, so lets take advantage. Bring lots of water and bug spray. Meet 6pm, roll out at 6:10pm. We'll ride a few laps then head out for food & drinks.

To get there, take broadway east to 8th st, 8th St north to monument road, veer left on monument road up to L&C. Easy!

-Ryan

Cornhusker State Games MTB!

2011-07-13T21:11:00.002-05:00

The Cornhusker State Games MTB Race is Saturday July 23rd at Branched Oak State Lake, Area 7. Just a fun, fast course that will also be a good prep for anyone riding the Psycowpath race the following weekend.

Registration is still open and day-of entries will be taken. Racing starts early to beat the July heat, with 12 & under starting at 8:00, Beginner/Novice's taking off at 8:30, and Sport/Expert at 10:30. Don't miss your chance to be a Nebraska State Games Champion!

Check out this link for more detail s!

TNR for 6/16 is Jewel

2011-06-16T09:02:00.001-05:00

Another edition of the THORsday Night Ride will be happnin 6/16 at Jewell Park. THOR to provide post ride food. Meet at 6Pm rollout 6:15. Ride on!!!

Midwest MTB Festival Announcement

2011-06-06T14:09:00.000-05:00

Hi my name is Dave Brown. I’m with the Friends of Off Road Cycling (FORC). I just wanted to invite you to this year’s fest. It’s going to be a gas and it would be great if you could be there!

I’m a Fester, he’s a Fester. Wouldn’t you like to be a fester, too?

Register now for the 2011 Midwest MTB Festival!

The weekend of June 24-26, 2011, in the beautiful woods of eastern Iowa, at Scott County Park (referred to in MTB slang as Sco-Co-Pa) hundreds of Mountain Bikers will gather to ride bikes, talk bikes, play games on bikes, and socialize while standing next to bikes. It would be pretty dang cool you were riding, talking, playing and socializing next with us! us. FORC Trails include the parks of Sco-co pa, Illiniwek, Sunderbruch and Sylvan Island, and Sugar Bottom in Iowa city is a within a short drive, too!

Sign up before June 10 and receive the Official Fest T-Shirt FREE! Plus registration is way cheaper than past years because gas is expensive and we’re hoping to help you out!!

On Friday The International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) will host a summit on Club Advocacy: “Strength in Numbers”.http://www.qcforc.org/content.php?159

The rest of the weekend will be filled with games, rides, socializing and more! The Fest Midway will feature Demo Bikes from Trek and Specialized as well as swag and prizes from Ray’s MTB Park, SRAM, Rogue Tools, Clif Bar, Terry and others.

Saturday Morning at 9:00 there is a MTB 101 for any noobs, teaching the attack position, basic bike handling, beginner skinny and log crossing skills.

Please join the Friends of Off Road Cycling for the party of the summer!

See more at www.midwestmtbfest.com or www.qcforc.org

Follow the Fest on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=111152202286288

Follow FORC on Facebook, https://facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-Off-Road-Cycling/113235135361094

To the Bikes!

Thursday Night at Tranquility, if dry

2011-05-18T22:18:00.001-05:00

Folks, time to hit some dirt. Meet at the Fort Street Trailhead at 6pm for a 6:10pm rollout. The trail has been extended to go under a bridge and north of fort street, and its high time we had a group ride there. Couple of laps. Trails were reported dry earlier this week so if rain Thursday morning is light/sporadic, I suspect the trails will still be rideable. Of course if it rains hard all day, no go. See you at Tranquility!

-ryan

Fox Shoes finals finishes with a couple ringers at the Platte River Race

2011-05-08T19:11:00.001-05:00

Thanks,
Joe Simoens

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New THOR site is LIVE!

2011-05-05T12:12:00.000-05:00

Check it out! Let's make tonight's THORsday Night Ride our official launch party! See details on the new site's calendar!

THORsday Night Ride is @ Platte 6:00 pm

2011-05-05T08:26:00.002-05:00

Ladies and gents, senors y senoritas...
Thank you THOR for putting Platte River SP trail in primo shape for this weekend's Psycowpath event. Join us our first ever THORsday night ride at the Wild Turkey shelter for margaritas and fajitas...
Cinco de mayo event sponsored by your fellow THOR members. All invited (membership not a prerequisite). Pre-ride and post-ride goodness! 6:00 until darkness descends!
I heard there might be a guys with a sweet stache serving up drinks.... Come on out.

Psycowpath XC #3: Platte River Battle Royale - May 7th

2011-05-03T10:28:00.000-05:00

Registration for the May 7 Platte River Battle Royal is now open! Read all about the race here or go to straight to raceregister.net and sign up now! Registration is online only and closes Friday May 6 at 8pm.

Thursday Night Ride: Manawa 6pm

2011-04-06T15:16:00.002-05:00

Heading to lake Manawa SP for some mtb ridin' Thursday, assuming the rain stays away.

Last TNR in Omaha for Chris Wolf. So let's ride singletrack and get some mexican food before he blows this popsicle stand.

Meet 6pm, rollout 6:10pm, and we'll ride til dark.

Directions and descrition is here, courtesy of THOR. Ride may split up, but its a looped system and we'll regroup between laps and/or at dusk before heading out to food.

A Mad Cow SHOUT OUT

2011-04-04T14:14:00.001-05:00

I had to put this here b/c I couldn't do it in less that 420 words on Face Book...

Great weekend on dirt or what? Just a shout out to the volunteers who made it possible: Sarah Marie Batchelder Viamonte, Leah Kleager, April Eyberg, Alexander G. Sanchez, Jim Maaske, Mike, Ferrell, Todd Eyberg, Larry Kintner, Rafal Doloto for day of hands-on labor, Mike Miles & Jeremy Cook for number crunching and spread sheet madness, Ryan's parents and brother for restocking water and toilet paper, Steve Dickey and Dave Packard for sweeping the course, MWCC team members for marking the course (sort of), THOR's Trail Leaders Steve Jarret, Martin Bixby and Frank Olson for making sure the courses were safe and rideable, Swine Dining for making sure everyone was well fed on Saturday as well as Edge PT for feeding us so well on Sunday. And lastly, but not least, to the mayor and her staff with the city of Bellevue who were there with us the whole step of the way to try and make the crit happen in Old Town (notice I didn't give props to Mother Nature) and who amazingly sent over EMTs for both events AND made sure to send me an email first thing this morning asking how they can help us make it better in 2012. Now what more could a promoter ask for?

Thank you all so much for an amazing, crazy fun weekend.

2011-03-22T21:36:00.002-05:00

It's for sale.
Trek Top of the line Top Fuel 9.9 SLL Full Carbon 2008 Large s
MSRP was $6999, asking $2300

XTR and XXX Light on everything.

FRAME: Trek Fuel 9.9 SL

FORK: Rock Shock Team

Email me with question: gshimonek@aol.com

Sunday afternoon

2011-03-20T07:58:00.001-05:00

Thinking Swanson this afternoon, anyone else?

Swanson Update

2011-03-18T20:19:00.000-05:00

From our big boy in Bellevue!

From: Frank Olson [mailto:Frank.Olson@cox.net]
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 9:33 PM
To: GShimonek@aol.com
Subject: Swanson Open for Business

Enjoy

Franko

tranquility is open for riding!

2011-03-16T14:58:00.000-05:00

Still a few wet spots, please stay on the tread and ride through them. They will dry more quickly that way.

The tread is soft from the frost breaking it up. Riding will help pack the tread and limit erosion from the thunderstorms. So do you part to stablize the tread and ride at Tranquility.

Enjoy the ride!

PS. This does not mean the other trails are also rideable.

represent Bike Masters at races

2011-02-22T14:18:00.000-06:00

The Bike Masters Cycling Club is having a meeting for those who are interested in racing under the club banner or are interested in helping with races.
Road racing, triathlons, and mountain bike racing are included.
Bike Masters, 129th and Fort St
Thursday, February 24, at 7 PM.
Please RSVP to Dave or Dale: 402-964-1080

Ride the Divide

2011-02-21T11:18:00.000-06:00

RIDE THE DIVIDE, AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARY FILM,

COMING TO OMAHA MARCH 15

Ride The Divide Movie Trailer from Ride The Divide on Vimeo.

Ride The Divide, the award-winning feature-length documentary about the world’s toughest mountain bike race, will stop in Omaha on Tuesday, March 15 at the Aksarben Cinema. The event will be a fundraiser for OmahaBikes.org.

The film chronicles the story of several mountain bikers who attempt the 2,711-mile race named the Tour Divide along the Continental Divide in the Rocky Mountains. The movie was named the best adventure film at the 2010 Vail Film Festival.

Sunday's Gravel RIde (Frozen Beard Ride)

2011-02-12T08:36:00.001-06:00

Sorry folks I'm out tomorrow, your still welcome to park at the house if you'd like, but I won't be able to make the ride this week.

Sunday Gravel (AKA FROZEN BEARD RIDE)

2011-01-29T08:31:00.003-06:00

Same details as below, leaving at 11:30 a.m. 5224 Lake Forest Drive, Papillion, one block to gravel, cross bikes, time and distance to be determined by group at ride time, most likely in the 2-3 hour range. This is not a no drop ride, but we will regroup several times. Aloha!

Midwest Cycling Communtiy Club Night

2011-01-24T08:29:00.000-06:00

Hey Omaha! Midwest Cycling Community team night is fast approaching. This year's event will be held on Friday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Trek Bicycle Store in Papillion. Food and drink will be provided. Everybody is welcome, from renewing members to those who want a riding group to call their own.

Here is what's on tap:

-Membership renewal
-New coupon books
-Pre-ordering of team apparel (road and triathlon)
-Information about weekly rides, including the new Monday-night women's-only ride
-Information about the Women Who Tri club
-Fun, food and probably some entertaining stories

Questions? Call either store and we'll help fill in the details.

See you soon!

Sunday's Gravel RIde

2011-01-20T20:53:00.000-06:00

Ride will start at 11:30 same details as below, route and distance will be decided at ride time based on weather conditions. Cross Bikes, we regroup, but this is not a no drop ride, plan accordingly.

Ride is off this week.

2011-01-14T22:03:00.003-06:00

Based on the forecast for next week, I think I going to get out my Cross Country Skis. I'm planning on starting it up again next week. Sorry.

Sunday Gravel Ride - I still plan on running the ride at noon for all that are interested. Please post here if you plan on going. Same details as below. Cross bikes, moderate pace. Forecast calls for 25 on Sunday, not bad really.

Saturday Ride

2011-01-14T08:38:00.001-06:00

Not much change is needed. If you think that 18 degrees is a heat wave which it should be considering it's twice as warm as it was earlier this week come on down.
Meet at BK PED Bridge @ 10:30
About the same route as last week less pavement more gravel (yey gravel)
Little longer distance from the bridge think closer to 38 miles.

2011-01-07T21:33:00.003-06:00

Gravel - Sunday Leaving at Noon!

Looks like Rafel has a ride going tomorrow a.m. leaving from the Bob at 10:30, (I need to go to work for a while in the a.m. but I'm going to try to make it). As for Sunday, open for debate, Kent says he can make it if we leave at noon vs. last weeks 11:30 start time. We also have a pretty good chance for snow Sunday which could be fun. So I'll open it up to a vote and post the start time tomorrow at 5:00 p.m.

Whose in?

2010-12-31T20:31:00.002-06:00

Happy New Year! Weekend Plans - Saturday Time Change to 11:00 a.m.

Yeah it's cold, but it's Nebraska in January whatcha gonna do? Some of us are planning to ride at Manawa at 10:00 a.m. The temps don't look like they will vary much tomorrow so get your ride in early and settle in for a day of bowl games (or video games for you dorks). Bring either MTB or cross bike. I rode Manawa today and the trails are in good shape for some winter hours.

As for Sunday, it looks like Mr. Freeze is going to cut us a little slack. Planning on leaving at 11:30 again this week exact route to be determined at ride time. I hear Mr. Mod is even planning on gracing us.

2010-12-21T21:11:00.002-06:00

Last weekend's rides were nice, due to the holiday we'll skip this Saturday's ride and move Sunday's start time back to 11:30.

Sunday's Plan: Leaving from 5224 Lake Forest, Papillion at 11:30, doing the normal route with extenders if needed. Back around 2ish. Free Beer after compliments of Steel Cut Oats (Brady Murphy). Plan on 3+ hours of ride time.

Gravel Season Is Here.

2010-12-13T19:34:00.003-06:00

So, it's that time of year again and I hear the gravel calling my name. I'll be back on Thursday to post a couple of weekend epics. Thinking of leaving from the Bob on Saturday (mostly flat) and somewhere on the South side (mostly hilly) on Sunday.

Let's Plan on Meeting on the West side of the Bob on Saturday 10 a.m. Based on the forecast we'll probably head North on the CB side and pick up gravel near the end of the bike path.

Sunday's Plan: Leaving from 5224 Lake Forest, Papillion at 11:00, doing the normal route with extenders if needed. Back around 2ish. Free Beer after compliments of Steel Cut Oats (Brady Murphy).

Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan-Public Comment Sought

2010-11-14T13:12:00.003-06:00

Hello all!
The press release regarding the release of the draft of the 2011-2015 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) is below and would request that you take that information and spread it through your networks, groups you represent and people you think may be interested in reviewing the information. This press release went out on the wire last week through our channels. I ask that we get as much publicity as possible for the public comment period, so the more people you share this information with the better!

Thanks so much and don’t hesitate to contact me for any more information!

Michelle Stryker
Outdoor Recreation Planner
Acting Trails Grant Administrator
(402) 471-5425
michelle.stryker@nebraska.gov

Public Comment Sought on SCORP
LINCOLN, Neb. – The public is invited to review and comment on the 2011-2015 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP): A Guide to an Active Nebraska.
According to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, the plan assesses the supply and demand of outdoor recreational facilities in the state. It gives Nebraska the direction and priorities necessary for strong outdoor recreation programs for all levels of government and the private sector. It addresses and provides solutions to issues in Nebraska regarding recreation.
The plan is a requirement from the National Park Service to qualify for Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant funds for communities within the state. The LWCF program has provided more than $44 million in funds for outdoor recreation facilities in Nebraska since 1964.

The plan may be viewed on the Game and Parks Web site at: http://outdoornebraska.ne.gov/parks/programs/scorp/index.asp.

The public comment period ends Dec. 3, 2010. E-mail comments to michelle.stryker@nebraska.gov

MTB Riders Needed for TV Shoot - MOVED TO 11/16

2010-11-11T12:13:00.003-06:00

Due to bad weather coming in on Wed, we're going to do this tomorrow, 11/16. Just need an hour of your time.
Thanks!

http://thor-trails.blogspot.com/2010/11/mtb-riders-needed-for-tv-shoot.html

Manawa Needs You This Week!

2010-11-01T20:54:00.000-05:00

Nov. 3, Wed. Meet in parking lot at 3:45 and start work at 4. This is a very short work night before it gets dark. Extreme Wheels has a crew that wants to help out. Bring your light to ride after we work. The work will include moving branches off trail in no second chance and along the entire trail by the levy to power plant. We will have two saws that night to use we just need you to help clear the trail.

Nov. 6, Sat. Meet in parking lot at 9 am. And start work at 9:15. We have two chain saws and we will be splitting up in crews with them and finish up cutting any fallen trees to get more sections ridable. Cut a few more trees in a few other sections. We do have a few sections that need to be benched!

1200 noon meet in parking lot for pizza provided for your hard work. Bring your own drinks, no glass. Anyone who wants to work after we eat we will be running one more crew.

The goal by the end of the work day sat. Is to have all trees at least cut that need to be.
Hope to see ya Wed. Or Sat.
Things to bring is your favorite non-gas tool, warm clothing, gloves, ear plugs, and your bike.

Sent from my BlackBerry Smartphone provided by Alltel

Pub Crawl

2010-10-17T21:31:00.002-05:00

Don"t forget the Pub Crawl this coming weekend the 23rd meeting at the Sydney in Benson at 6:00. Stops include, the Homey, Louis and points to be named later.

I understand that James has posted more details on Facebook, but I still refuse to use Facebook.

Final Results Are In From the Jackrabbit 100

2010-10-17T10:53:00.004-05:00

The first Jackrabbit 100 was awesome. There was a 5% tax added simply because it was in Omaha. The winners of the CX category and the first three to cross the finish line after a windy 105 mile course are pictured below. Andrew 7:04:55, Mike 7:11:15 and Ted 7:18:55 great race guys. The next to finish was the winner of the Single Speed category d'ing up for the Jackrabbit squad, Matt 7:25:15. We had a few riders a bit shocked by the never ending rollers and roughly 5,800 ft of vertical gain. Thanks for coming out and hope to see you next year. Results

Jackrabbit 100 This Saturday

2010-10-14T15:31:00.002-05:00

Come on out and ride all 100 miles of the Jackrabbit 100 Saturday at 8am from Bennington lake to points beyond. Check out the Race page here: http://rockroadjackrabbit.blogspot.com/

Dave

L&C Trailday this Sunday, Oct 17

2010-10-13T23:51:00.000-05:00

at 13:00. The dirt sculpts well there. Rogue hoes available for use. Increasing the trail length and difficulty in a sustainable way. See link for more info:
http://thor-trails.blogspot.com/2010/10/l-trailday-this-sunday-oct-17.html

Would like to get 20+ people to try and finish the addition in one trailday.

Cross Racing and Beer

2010-10-10T18:22:00.002-05:00

If you like cross racing and BEER, then you might want to check out what's going in Des Moines.

Oakley Night Cap Cross

This might be old news to you Omaha clowns, but figured it was too cool to not pass on.

Later,
Rusty

Found Bike

2010-10-07T14:55:00.000-05:00

Got a call today from the Real Deal today. Seems they found a really nice bike abandoned near the Keystone and Capehart road. If you've had a bike stolen recently, please call the Bellevue Police @ 293-3100 to identify.

Swanson: City Officially Closes Trail on Private Property

2010-10-06T08:53:00.000-05:00

The part of the trail on the NW corner of the fire station has been officially closed to users by the city of Bellevue.

See link to THOR's website for all the details.

THOR and the city of Bellevue Parks, in planning for this closing, built a bypass trail that runs along the fence line of the fire station. That trail, which has been in use for a while now, is not on private property and therefore open to all users.

Please respect the wishes of the property owners. We want to keep our good standing with all parties involved.

Cyclocross at Swanson this weekend....

2010-09-29T07:37:00.002-05:00

It's looking like we will have perfect weather this weekend, so here's your opportunity to race! Mountain bikes are more than welcome. Haven't done it before? Jump in the cat 4 race. Don't feel like racing? Then watch some great races: the open races at 3:30 Saturday and 1:30 Sunday should be terrific, with USGP top ten racers MOD and t-nuts taking on last year's winner Matt Farnham and the rest of the Lincoln-Omaha crew. Come on out!

Pub Crawl

2010-09-23T20:09:00.003-05:00

Pub Crawl: Date and band are firm, are you?

Saturday October 23, 6:00 p.m. starting at and returning to the Sydney in Benson, get there early and join in the Zombie Walk.

The Filter Kings take the stage at 10:00 p.m. for some Rockin' Rockabilly!

All proceeds will go to the Thor general fund.

Bike Stuff

2010-09-22T19:59:00.002-05:00

Headed back late October for a bit. Hope to see many of you at the Pub Crawl on the 23rd. I'm in need of an XL (21 inch) mtb frame. Anything but aluminum. Anyone have one for sale let me know. Mike

BYOKMTB DAY - SATURDAY, OCT 9

2010-09-21T18:58:00.000-05:00

BRING YOUR OWN KID MOUNTAIN BIKING DAY!

THOR throwing a party to celebrate being a kid on a bike.
Check here for more info!

Thursday Full Moon Ride, Taco Ride, Farewell Ride. 6pm Wabash

2010-09-21T08:35:00.003-05:00

If it's not raining Thursday it's time for another full moon taco ride. Meet at 6 and roll at 6:15.

Swanson Needs a haircut

2010-09-10T10:52:00.003-05:00

Please go out to Swanson and help Frank this Saturday Sept 11th at 8am if you're not racing. There will be an event there soon and we need the trails in top shape. Everyone is welcome to help and it's a great way to meet new riding buddies.

Frank needs your help.

Earn your dirt.

workdays at lake manawa trail sept 2, 7, 8

2010-09-01T23:59:00.000-05:00

(Steve, Sorry I didn't get this posted a couple days ago. Dale)

Thursday, Sept 2 - mow and trim large portions of trail. 6 pm till dark.
Meet by red truck in parking lot.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Sept 7, 8 -- 6 pm till dark.
Will have shovels, blower, chainsaw, and trimmers. Come put them to work.
Meet by red truck in parking lot.

Bring work clothing, bug spray and your bike to ride to areas that need to be worked.

Thursday, Sept 9 - come and ride the trail and enjoy your work!

Steve D.

Calvin Crest Ride Sunday 2pm

2010-08-29T00:24:00.001-05:00

http://thor-trails.blogspot.com/2010/08/calvin-crest-mtb-trail-inaugural-ride_26.html

Please be a part of the opening ride and celebration this Sunday and stay for hot dogs and chips afterwards. What the trail needs most is to be ridden. The tread is soft in areas because it hasn't been compacted. The more bikers and laps we put in Sunday, the better the trail will pedal.Please don't ride before Sunday at 2. Calvin Crest received 2.5" of rain Tuesday morning and there were several climbs we had to push and a wet area along the Platter River. A couple more days of drying will only enhance the riding!
Directions to Calvin Crest.

TNR tonight!

2010-08-26T10:35:00.001-05:00

I'm going to do a few shakedown laps at Tranquility tonight to make sure my mountain bike still works. Join me! Meet 6pm at Ft st parking, roll out at 6:10, perhaps food to follow?

Sugarbottom Scramble this Sunday 8/29/2010

2010-08-24T16:28:00.001-05:00

http://www.icorrmtb.org/

Full Moon Ride. Monday 8/23 Tranquility

2010-08-23T09:20:00.002-05:00

We'll be taking it offroad this month for the Full Moon Ride. Come on out to Tranquility anytime after 6. Sunset is around 8:15 so bring your lights and come out and do a few night laps with us.

TNR - Taco Ride from Rick's

2010-08-19T10:06:00.001-05:00

Some of us are meeting Thursday after work 4:45 for a ride to Wabash via the Bob Kerrey Bridge & CB Streets. Meet at Rick's Boatyard, roll at 5:00. Thanks, Joe Simoens

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2010-08-13T16:20:00.001-05:00

Visit for more details

-Start Date: Oct 16 at 8:am (Race meeting at 7:45)

-Registration 7:00 am-7:45 (sign waivers, get numbers, maps, cue cards etc.)

-This race will be self supported except for one aid station at the 50 mile mark.

-No entry fee.

-Send an email to davetyler.dat4 (at) gmail (dot) com with your name and catagory to get your name on the start list. Or just show up on race day.

-Race catagories: Open Cyclocross, Open Single Speed (includes mtb and cyclo), Open Mountain Bike

-Awards 1-3 in each catagory

-There will be a shuttle for your drop bages to the 50 mile mark and the course will go through small towns in the lovely Nebraska countryside.

-There is free primitave camping less than a mile from the start. Email or Comment to get info.

-Free parking at start area.

Fwd: Rapture in Misery this Saturday

2010-08-12T07:25:00.001-05:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: SpreadTheDirt <heartlandrace@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 6:57 AM
Subject: Rapture in Misery this Saturday
To: SpreadTheDirt <heartlandrace@gmail.com>

<< SPREAD THE DIRT >>

08.12.20110
KANSAS CITY, MO.
RAPTURE IN MISERY 6/12
http://www.heartlandrace.com

It's time to "Get Your RIM ON!"

Endurance junkies, fun seekers, and team players:

The trails at Crowder State Park are buff and awaiting some serious knobby attention. Camp Grand River will be mountain bike central as riders from all over the Midwest start rolling in on Friday to camp, set up there pits, and kick their legs up in anticipation of another great "Rapture in Misery 6/12" starting at noon on Saturday, August 14th

Directions, official RIM rules, and details can be found at the Heartland website: http://www.heartlandrace.com/

Registration will start at 9:30 am on Saturday morning and will close at 11:30 am. Racing starts at Noon sharp.

Primitive camping will be allowed on site. Please park in designated areas and "NO CAMPFIRES", as we will have a large group campfire. For racers arriving on Friday night, Hy-Vee will have a "Rider Feed" from 6:00 to 8:00. $8.00 will get you a choice of burger, chicken, or brat with sides and drink. The Green Hills Trail Association will also be serving a pancake breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning for $5. Earth Riders Trail Association will have smoked meat with sides for the concession on Saturday. The Earthriders Mountain Bike Patrol will be in attendance patrolling the course and giving assistance as needed.

RIM will once again be timed via Brian Jahelka of Moto Talley. Times, splits, etc. will be available on the big screen throughout the race day.

Please follow all park rules and drive the speed limit. We will have law enforcement in the park for the weekend to ensure your safety.

We have our fingers crossed for the weather forecast for Friday and Saturday as a cool front is slated to arrive on Friday. Please check the Heartland website before traveling. If "Mother Nature" doesn't cooperate and we have inclement weather and wet conditions, we will post cancellation on Thursday night or Friday morning. As trail advocates, we will protect our local trails and we want to ensure the best racing experience as possible. Racing in the mud is just not responsible or fun!

We are looking forward to a great weekend of racing!

Pappy Long

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About Heartland Sports Promotions:
Heartland Sports Promotions [HSP] is a volunteer based 501(c)4, not-for-profit corporation with a mission to make the Kansas City region a better place to live, work, ride and run through:

PROMOTING events appealing to all levels of skill and experience
SUPPORTING forums on outdoor safety and education
VOLUNTEERING time for trail-development and maintenance
INVESTING in the growth of KC's active community and culture
DONATING a % of our net income to charities and organizations with similar values

Call to Action: Stolen Bike at Tranquility XC race - Lynskey Pro29

2010-08-10T17:03:00.001-05:00

Omaha friends, lets search pawnshops, craigslist, ebay, and keep a look out. I'm floored this occured at our local race. This is a very unique bike, it will show up, we just gotta be on the lookout. Note from the viction follows. -rf

____________________________________________________________________________

Still can't believe that happened. The more I've thought about it the less likely it seems that someone random grabbed it, almost had to be someone who raced/dnf'd/etc. I can't imagine there were many bystanders hanging out in 110+ heat indexes.

I've included the details on the bike. It was something I put together over a couple years, lots of time and money. I've also attached a few pictures. I greatly appreciate anything you can do to get the word out on the net, or with the locals. I've been to quite a few great races over there, just can't believe someone would stoop this low. If it was in fact a racer hopefully someone knows/rides with them and can lend a hand. I'd be willing to take it back no questions asked if someone has it in good/as was condition. All I really want is my bike back. Never think you need to lock everything down all the time, but things like this make you wonder. Thanks for all you guys do with the races, I'm sure this is the last thing you'd want going on there. Let me know if you need anymore info.

Also, I got ahold of the guy in the jeep and he was helpful, but didn't see anyone grab anything. He said he rides around there a decent amount so will keep his eyes open. Hopefully, if enough locals are aware someone will see/hear/find something.

frame: 2010 Lynskey Pro29 XL - Matte Ti
fork: Fox F29 100mm - white
stem: Thomson X4 100mm
headset: Chris King - Navy
handlebar: syntace duraflite
brakes: Shimano XT
rotors (f/r): Formula R1 160/160mm
hubs: Chris King ISO Disc QR front, QR rear - Navy
rims: Stans 355 29er
skewers (f/r): Salsa - Blue
tires (f/r): Schwalbe Racing Ralph Snakeskin - 2.25/Maxxis Crossmark 2.1
bottle cage: Specialized plastic - Black
seatpost: Lysnkey Ti
saddle: WTB Rocket V SLT
cranks: Shimano XT 175mm
pedals: Shimano XTR 959
bottom bracket: Chris King - Navy
cassette: XT
R der: XT Shadow
F Der: XT

Thanks again,

Ryan VanHouweling
ryanvanh@yahoo.com

TNR Aug 5: Tranquility!

2010-08-04T15:53:00.001-05:00

Thursday Night Ride for Aug 5 is race prep at Tranquility! come join us for a hot lap. Meet 5:50pm at Bike Masters, roll at 6pm, or park at Fort St lot: meet 6pm, roll 6:10pm. The crew departing from Bike Masters will roll by the Ft St Trailhead to pick up any that park there. Good food to follow.

-ryan

Aug 7 & 8, MTB Racin' is on!

2010-07-29T06:26:00.001-05:00

Update July 28, 2010: Mountain Bike Racing in Nebraska is back in a big way. August 7th & 8th mark the continuation of the 2010 Nebraska Lottery Psycowpath Series. And to help celebrate our 20 year anniversary, we've got a whole new weekend of fresh racing coming your way. You'll have three equal opportunities to earn Psycowpath points in one weekend!

After you register online a few days prior, Saturday morning Aug 7 you'll race the Lewis & Clark Time Trial. That's right, you get to test your skills in what cyclists the world over refer to as the "race of truth." Its just you, your bike, and the clock. Test your mental fortitude and your singletrack skills in one of the Omaha area's best pieces of singletrack, at the Lewis & Clark Monument in Council Bluffs. First racer starts at 8am!

After your time trial, stretch, eat some lunch, stay hydrated, then make your way across town for theTranquility Tangle STXC (short track)! Short track events are short, powerful efforts on short laps of wide open gravel, some climbing, and a bit of tight singletrack to keep you on your toes. STXC events are always a hit with spectators, as family & friends can watch you give it your all on a wide open course and see the race unfold.

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday.... its back to traditional XC & Marathon racing with the Tranquility Tire Tantrum!Marathon, Juniors, & Cat 3 Beginners & First Timers start at noon, with Cat 2, Cat 1 & Singlespeed races starting at 2pm. Make sure you registered online before Friday night!

ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY FOR ALL EVENTS! You must register seperately for each of the weekend's 3 events, online, in advance. Registration for all 3 weekend events closes at 8pm on Friday August 6th. No exceptions! Registration services provided byRaceRegister.net.

Questions about the series? Email ryan.feagan@gmail.com or call 402-415-9071.

2010-07-14T18:08:00.001-05:00

Cleaning my bike piece by piece

(I typed this with my thumbs!)

Swanson Tonight

2010-07-08T13:30:00.001-05:00

i'm riding a few laps at Swanson tonight, meet 6pm, rollout 6:10pm. Probably hitting legendary lil burro for grub afterwards. See you there.

Full Moon=Longer night ride tonite

2010-06-26T09:22:00.003-05:00

Meet at Tranquility by the soccer fields at 7pm.
Turn a lap at tranq.
Get on the Big Papio and take it down to swanson.
Turn a lap or two at swanson.
Depending on how people are feeling and how the power is holding up we might slide over to Jewell for a lap.
Then ride back up to Tranquility.
Plan on 3-4 hours.

You will need lights (and a blinky tail light!) and everything else you need to be prepared.

(rafal, after tonite I can no longer guarantee the safety of your can of Surly, so you better be there)

Ride with Travis now at 10 a.m.

2010-06-25T07:13:00.000-05:00

The ride with Travis Brown will start at 10 a.m. Meet at the Ped Bridge.

THOR Prize List - Head to the ATM!

2010-06-24T11:20:00.000-05:00














	AUCTION PRIZE LIST


Canfields	Coleman Cooler
Body Smith	Fitness Jump Start Consultation
Schultz	photo print of rock formation in Arches NP
TREK Store of Omaha	TREK Soho Single Speed Bike
	CAPO Monza Jersey Mens (L) and CAPO Monza Bib Short Mens (L) KIT
	Reba 29 er fork
	SID WC 26 inch fork
	SRAM XO long cage rear der.
	SRAM XO trigger shift 9spd set
	SRAM 11-32 mtn cassette
	Truv. Noir xc 175 crank
	GXP Bottom Bracket team
	Astana autographed Jersey, Tour of Missouri Team 2009
	Contour Helmet Cam x2
	WSD camelback
Tom Kessler	Photo
Jeff Koterba	Cartoon
Performance Chiropractic	Consultation Voucher (Chiropractic and Release)
Monkey Wrench	cat eye heart rate monitor
National Parks Service	Ken Burns National Parks book and DVD set
Roxy	Ladies only gift pack
Fox Racing Shox	back pack






















	RAFFLE PRIZE LIST


TREK Corporation	ladies helmets & gloves, pumps, commuter bags
Backwoods	$25 gift card
Santosha Massage	(2) $25 gift cards
Omaha Steaks	gift bag of seasonings & misc.
Nierman	Death Poster
Nierman	Steel Poster
New Belgium	New Belgium Tshirt / Pint glass
TREK Store of Omaha	Ladies Trek/High Gear Carhart shirts
	Bontrager arm warmers
	TREK wsd computer
	Castelli Rosa Corsa Glove Mens
	Castelli Tenacia Gloves Womens
	Catelli Luna Sock Womens
	Castelli ROSA corsa sock mens
	Castelli Prologo Hats x 2
	Castelli Retro Cycling Cap x 4
	Castelli Prologo SL Jersey Womens
	Castelli Provocante Short Womens
	Castelli Endurance Bib Short Mens
	Castelli Prologo Jersey Mens
	Garmin FR60 heart rate monitor
	3 - TREK Time handlebar watches
	2 - TREK ION LED Headlights
	3 - BT ECO seat bags
	Honey Stinger Chews
	Jett Schwag
Olympia	serfas seat bag
	blackburn hand pump
	planet bike light
	(3) insulate bottles
	water bottle
Chili's Restaurant	(2) $25 gift cards

IMBA	hats
	racing socks
	6 prs trail builder socks
Barley's	2 - $10 gift certificates
Twin Six	(5) Tshirts, (4) bottles, (3) prs socks
Cycle Works	mtb book
	cycling experience DVD/lube/cleaner
	strata wireless computer
	wrench force mini pump
	mello yello bell
Bike Masters	Sigma BC1106 DTS Wireless Bike Computer (pink)
	Two Sigma HIRO Electronic LED Tail Lights
	Bell Array Road Helmet (small)
Monkey Wrench	kona mtb gloves
	king cage TI tire levers
	sox - 2
	chris king shirt mens (M)
	caps
	caps swobo
	wtb grips
	Kona water bottle
Xtreme Wheels	Fox helmet (sm)
	downhill pants
	flat pedals
	bike locks
	grips
	sleeveless wind jkt
	jerseys
	KORE road saddle
Bike Way	1 set of Ritchey WCS bar ends
	1 set of Adidas Climaproof MTB bootie
	1 each set of wool The Bike Way socks in Medium and large
	1 pkg of Specialized S-wrap bar wrap
	1 each The Bike Way jersey in Medium and Large
Fox Racing Shocks	Tshirts
	hats
	posters, stickers
	socks
	tech shirts
Trek Omaha	2 - Capo Track Jacket (L)
	CAPO Cortina Jersey Womens (M)
	CAPO Cortina Bib Short Mens (M)
Complete Nutrition	Energy powders, shakes, etc.
Green Street	2 - $25 gift certificates
SPOKIZ	pair of sunglasses

It's A THOR Tri-fecta!

2010-06-22T23:24:00.002-05:00

It's a THOR weekend, people.

Thursday FUNd raiser. Woot-woot. Bring lots of CASH!
Barleys, 5:15pm, 15th & Cuming.

Friday - mtb ride with Travis Brown.
Meet at ped bridge at 12-noon to ride L&C and back. Pray that trail knowledge gives you some kind of an edge.

Saturday - Adam's Park Grand Opening. 12-2.
Bring your kids and their bikes. Just under 1/2 mile single track loop that's perfect for the little ones. Local YMCA to have other events going as well. Family fun!
Hopefully no umbrella necessary!

Volunteers create miles of surprises - KansasCity.com

2010-06-21T09:56:00.000-05:00

Just a little nod to our bike friends to the south.

Volunteers create miles of surprises - KansasCity.com

A roadie offroad

2010-06-20T08:23:00.002-05:00

After yesterday's embarrassment at Ponca, this helped to lift my spirits. Another amazing video, using a road bike(!):

Thursday Night at the Preserve

2010-06-18T20:26:00.000-05:00

Great trails at ponca!

2010-06-18T18:06:00.001-05:00

Just rode a lap and marked the course. Rode every inch of it... fast & flowy! See you at the start line!

Ponca 3:15pm

2010-06-18T15:15:00.000-05:00

Trail is drying nicely. Its rideable now with a few slick spots. Will be good tomorrow! Im going riding to mark course now!

From Glen

2010-06-18T11:45:00.001-05:00

9:30 trail condition slightly muddy tacky sun is out.

Ponca Updates!

2010-06-18T07:26:00.001-05:00

From Sioux City super volunteer Glen on Wednesday night: "OK, quick trail report: as of Wednesday evening, trails were tacky with some softness in a few low areas, and a few slick spots in the normal Ponca spots." Friday morning, Glen told me the Sioux City area is experiencing some rain Thursday night-Friday morning but he expects trails to be good.

Glen will be onsite at Ponca Friday mid-morning, and I'll be onsite a few hours later. As I get reports from Glen and/or experience conditions myself I'll be sending additional posts to this blog, mtbomaha from my phone-- as it's the easiest website to update while mobile. Stay tuned to MTBOmaha for trail and race updates throughout the day Friday!

THOR FUNd Raiser Event June 24

2010-06-10T12:59:00.002-05:00

Come out and support the club that supports your dirt trail habit.
Click here for all of the dirty details.
RSVP on THOR Trails FB page.

So far we have swag from oh, let's see...Capo, Fox, Castelli, Sram, Garmin, TREK, Greenstreet, Canfields, and then the art stuff and photography and merchants like Santosha Massage, Body Smith... This is just the tip of the iceberg. Oh and New Belgium just came on board. You know what that means...follow your folly, right?

By the way, you roadies are totally invited. Per the list above, there's stuff for the pavement lovers too.

Take Pride Where You Ride.
trailshaveourrespect.org

TNR for June 10- Tranquility!

2010-06-09T16:20:00.001-05:00

With old friend Mike McGrath in town, he wants to hit dirt at Tranquility. So Thursday night ride for June 10 is at Tranquility, meet 6pm rollout 6:10pm. If the soccer fields are busy, we may end up parking at Bike Masters. If you go that route, please park away from the main entrance and be courteous & cautious of those riders that might be test-riding in the parking lot! See you on the dirt! Food to follow, probably sitting outside at Old Chicago 132nd & Maple!

Cornhusker State Games Mountain Bike race registration deadline extended!

2010-06-08T19:08:00.002-05:00

There's still time to register for the Cornhusker State Games Mountain Bike Race. The race will be held on Sunday June 27th at Wagon Train Lake. Come on out and compete for bragging rights as the best mountain biker in the state!

Check In starts at 7 a.m.
Junior 12 & Under Class starts at 8 a.m.
Beginner/Novice Class starts at 8:30 a.m.
Sport/Expert Classes start at 10:30 a.m

More details can be found here.

manawa traildays Mon-Wed June 7-9

2010-06-05T09:12:00.002-05:00

UPDATE: Thanks to all who helped give manawa a hair cut and trim low branches. The crew, female and child included, put in 17 hours in two days to get our trails looking awesome.

No trailwork day needed Wednesday. Too muddy to ride now but Thursday should be about the right time!

Steve D.
********

Manawa has taken the last couple of storms very well but its time for a hair cut. Please plan on attending at least one of the trail days below.

All times are from 6p.m. To 8p.m. THOR needs your help!

June 7 mowing the trails. Also trim them. I will be at the rangers station at 4:15 to pick up the mower and get started early if anyone else wants to help. The main group will start at 6p.m.

June 8 trim the trails, cut back any low branches

June 9 trim the trails, cut back any low branches

We have two trimmers that has your name on one of them. Come and put them to work.

Steve D.

Thursday Night Taco Ride

2010-06-03T09:53:00.003-05:00

Meet in the parking lot at 6:45, roll out at 7pm. Dave P. let me know if you're going again this week.

(I typed this with my fingers!)

Thursday Night Ride June 3

2010-06-02T21:54:00.001-05:00

Is at lewis & clark monument. Should be tacky, looking forward to checking out the new entrance & exit! Meet 6pm rollout 6:10

(I typed this with my thumbs!)

SAVE THE DATE - THOR FUNd Raiser

2010-06-01T22:44:00.001-05:00

Gentlemens (& Ladies) Ride

2010-05-28T13:57:00.000-05:00

Josh has an idea. You should take notice and have some fun.

The Platte River Gentlsmens Ride

Full Moon Taco Ride and Dance Party Tonight

2010-05-27T09:35:00.002-05:00

Some of us are meeting in the parking lot at 6:45 and rolling out at 7pm. If you bring drinks don't bring glass.

http://www.tacoride.com/

It's a pre-concert bike rally at Aksarben Village this Saturday.

2010-05-27T09:33:00.000-05:00

http://bikeomaha.blogspot.com/2010/05/omahabikes-event-on-saturday.html

L&C's got some curves!

2010-05-24T11:34:00.000-05:00

The entrance/exit at L&C got a face lift this weekend. A crew of ten or so finished the entrance to the downhill side of trail. Also a new uphill switchback section was built to establish a true loop that now eliminates any two-way traffic. Never rest as we've known it, is no more.

The new uphill section dubbed "Super Model" for its curving switch backs, is being completed in phases. This first phase directs riders up the original Never Rest trail but then dumps them into the trees to the left, part way up. The next phase will create a new entrance to Super Model, thus eliminating the use of Never Rest altogether.

It's still going to be challenging to climb. The steepness of the grade reassures that and now with the addition of switch backs, bike handling skills will come into play.

Official signage will be installed soon and there are some flags at the entrance but for the record, enter on the left as seen in the photo.

Enjoy the ride!

L&C REROUTE 5/22

2010-05-19T12:27:00.000-05:00

Reminder that hands are needed on Saturday from 9am-noon for more work on Neverrest. PLEASE come out and lend a hand for a couple hours.

Take Pride Where You Ride!

More info here.

ADAM'S PARK - PHASE I.2

2010-05-13T16:03:00.000-05:00

THOR is adding more single track to Adam's Park on Saturday. Trails will be too muddy to ride. Come lend a hand for a couple hours.

Tomac Open House in Lincoln this Friday!

2010-05-13T06:37:00.001-05:00

This Friday night starting at 5 PM Lincoln based Tomac will have an open house! Get down with the crew and celebrate!

Tomac's Flint 29er introduction to the Midwest is going off with another Cycle Works open house to celebrate! The Tomac crew will be giving away a Flint frame at the event.

The open house will be located in Lincoln at the 27th and Vine Cycle Works location. Call 475-BIKE for more details.

Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Don't miss out on a great time and a chance to win a sweet frame!

2010-05-12T13:58:00.009-05:00

Underwood Loop Anyone?

The past couple of weeks haven't been the greatest for a road ride. However, it does appear that for tomorrow, at least, a brief window of good weather will be ours to enjoy (65 degrees and sunny). To my utter surprise, the last time I did this loop a couple of superstars showed up. I won't mention names because I don't want to be a name dropper. But let's just say that they were fast. So, for all who are interested, we will leave from the Omaha pedestrian bridge at 5:45PM to do the 50 mile loop to Underwood, IA. Hope that you can make it!

today's manawa trailwork cancelled

2010-05-12T08:29:00.001-05:00

Manawa work day tonight, May 12, 2010 Cancelled due to weather and muddy trails.

A BIG thank you to the two adults and a little boy that helped mow and remove the few branches across the trail.

Please make your plans to attend Adams Park trailday this weekend, 10:00-noon.

Steve D.

Movie Night v3.0

2010-05-10T13:59:00.000-05:00

Bummed I'm going to miss this one. 23 Days in July had just come out when I was really getting into racing. Great film, hope everyone can make it out.

Sunday, May 16th
The Waiting Room, Benson
7:30PM

Tip you bartender...

Thanks again James for getting all this together

PLATTE RIVER RACE CANCELLED

2010-05-07T20:30:00.003-05:00

CANCELLED: Platte River Battle Royal

Mountain Bike
WRITTEN BY RYAN FEAGAN
FRIDAY, 07 MAY 2010
Race director Kris Sonderup, along with THOR representatives had to make a difficult call Friday evening. While many of Platte River's trails are in good shape, the doubletrack ATV path the runs down the center of the park is very muddy. Volunteers have been looking for a reroute option all afternoon, but have determined that the doubletrack is far too muddy to race-- even a 4x4 ATV could not get up some sections. Although we would typically move the race to Sunday, this Sunday May 9 is Mother's Day and we think you should ride on over to your mom's place instead. Race entry fees will be transferred to the next Psycowpath event. Emails with more info will go to all the preregistered. Questions? Email ryan.feagan@gmail.com .

manawa traildays tu/wed may 11 and 12

2010-05-05T23:47:00.001-05:00

May 11, 2010
Mowing the trails. 430p.m. till dark. Need at least one more person to help with the mower in case we get stuck and help put the machine away. This job takes most of the night. You don't have to work you can just ride around the trails and be on call if needed, or bring your fishing pole and fish in the river.
6 p.m. till 8p.m. come down and help trim the trails and move storm damage out of the way this will be a smaller group, meet in the parking lot.

May 12, 2010
Meet by the red truck in the parking lot at 6p.m. Trim what we couldn't get with the mower. Move flood damage objects out of the way in wood chooper and other needed areas. Bench the section before the camel humps. Done by 8 p.m. and ride.

Tools to bring. We have two trimmers (just need someone to run them). We will have two sets of lopper (just need someone to use them). Shovels bring yours. Rakes we have you covered. Also need someone to wear the backpack blower to blow wood chooper. Bring your bug spray. Like always THOR will provide gatorade.

Please plan to attend at least one of these days. THOR needs your help at Manawa.

TNR. May 13, 2010, enjoy YOUR hard work and ride the groomed trails.

Steve D.