Midwest Cycling’s Chris Peterson put’s his take on this year’s experience. An excellent read. Enjoy!
Time to put on the coffee…this year’s Leadville 100 recap is finally here. It took me a while to get it done, but come on folks, it is a long race to recap! Enjoy this year’s “War & Peace” edition of the Leadville 100.
MWCC riders participate in the 2009 Etape Du Tour - Mt. Ventoux
Published by August 7th, 2009 in General Info, Race and Road. Closed
Dirt lovers of Nebraska, it’s time to lube your chains and get ready for the second half of the 2009 Nebraska Lottery Psycowpath MTB Series.On August 8, the Bike Masters Cycling Club will host the fifth race of the seven race series. XC and Marathon races will be the challenges of the day. The course is a combination of double and single track that winds over hills and along creek beds. It’s a popular course that promises a large turn out. Let’s hope the cool temps of July hang out for at least another week!All levels and age ranges are encouraged to participate. If you’re not a racer, come out and cheer on the poor saps who will be putting it on the line. It’s going to be a guaranteed good time.For more info, head to psycowpath.com.
Life Savers Wanted.
Ride to Recovery is a fund-raising celebration
to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society. We are looking for cyclists who
want to help save lives! From amateur to serious,
couch potato to speed demon —
we’ve got an event for you!
Why Should I Participate?
To help save lives! The money you raise will
support research and patient services. Besides
that, you get the following fun stuff:
• End of Ride Party with Hot Food
• Great Support on the Cycle Route -
Sag Support and water stops
• Professional Mechanics on the route
• And, a really great T-Shirt!
Sunday, May 24, 2009.
Blair Family YMCA. Blair, NE
• 100 Mile Ride
• 75 Mille Ride
• 50 Mile Ride
• 25 Mile Ride
Entry Fees.
Entry fees cover the Ride to Recovery Tshirt,
sag support and food.
• Individual: $35.00
• Team (4): $125.00
Questions? Contact Lowell Petersen
PHONE: (402) 679-5946
E-MAIL: lpetersen@huntel.net
Sunday Morning Rides
Leaves the The TREK Bicycle Store of
Thursday night Trailnet ride.
Location = Des Peres Park at 6pm 14 and 24 mile routes available.
Roxy, a MWCC team member and one of the Trek Women Who Ride winners, will be hosting a woman’s only mountain bike ride on Monday nights starting May 4th. The ride will go through August. It will be beginner friendly and I will always be the last rider. It’s all about learning how to be a better rider. The first ride will be at Swanson Park in Bellevue, approximately 34th and Cornhusker Road. Look for the Bellevue Fire Department monument sign on the north side. Park in parking lot.Meet at 5:45, roll out at 6pm sharp every Monday. For more info, click here. See you all on the trail!
Wednesday evenings, 6pm roll-out. A no-drop ride on dirt single track ~ one or two laps 5-10 miles. Beginners are welcome. Faster riders may split off in their own group. Tranquility Park - meet at the 120th st parking lot (just north of Maple) north end of parking lot at gate to gravel service road. Looking forward to seeing the gang from last year, and new faces too.
Brian.
MWCC to host Psycowpath MTB Season Opener
Published by April 28th, 2009 in Cross Country, Marathon and Mountain. 4082 CommentsMountain bikers will rejoice as the 2009 race season officially kicks off Saturday, May 2, at Swanson Park in Bellevue. The Nebraska Lottery / Psycowpath Mountain Bike Series will line up its first racers starting at 10 am for Cat. 3 (beginners, first timers and marathoners) and again at noon for Cat. 1&2 (expert, sport). Kids will race at 11:20. MWCC / Trek Store Omaha / Trek Highgear will be providing the volunteers and prizes, so even if your not a dirt racer, please come out and cheer on your team mates! We have a wonderful family atmosphere so bring the kids, the dog and hopefully your bike. First timers, it only costs $5 to race. Then you can get your grub on with the free grilled food while you brag about the trail you just tore up. You’re guaranteed to have a great time!
Date: June 6, 2009
Time: 7:30 A.M. Gear Check/Registration 8:30 A.M. Race Begins
Check-In: Main shelter at Carter Lake. Carter Blvd. & Abbott Drive west of Eppley Airport.
Location: Downtown Omaha (Specific Location TBA)
Entry Includes:
Moisture wick shirt, refreshments and the most fun you will ever have with a race number pinned to your shirt!
Divisions:
Black Course, 4 - 6 Hours (3-Person male, female or coed team)
Blue Course, 1 - 2 Hours (3-Person male, female or coed team)
Entry Fee:
Long Course $70 per team member
Short Course $30 per team member
Register Today!
HyVee Kids Triathlon - Volunteers Needed.
Published by April 14th, 2009 in General Info. 1826 Comments
Support the kids and volunteer here.
Send and e-mail to Jay Thomas if you are interested.
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TREK OMAHA / HIGHGEAR GROUP ROAD RIDES
Published by April 6th, 2009 in General Info, Multisport, Omaha and Road. 1311 CommentsTuesday night road rides will be starting out of Highgear Omaha this Tuesday at 6:00. This week there will be only one group going so we’ll ride at a pace the group sets for 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 hours.
In a few weeks we’ll have two groups going; Kevin will lead a fast group 18-19+ mph average and roughly 45 miles and Alice will be leading a second group with a 15-17 mph average and roughly 35 miles(to be determined). We may adjust start times back to 5:45 next week, I’ll post and e-mail. As daylight permits we’ll start at 6:00 again.
Trek Omaha has a fast group going on Wednesday nights led by Greg with a 18-19+ mph(depending on the group) average starting at 5:45 for the next couple weeks moving to 6:00 when the daylight permits. They will also have a second group with a 14-15 mph average starting out of there in a couple weeks or when Frank decides it’s warm enough to ride.
Volunteers Needed: Psycowpath Race, May 2
Published by April 3rd, 2009 in Mountain and Omaha. 1296 CommentsHello MWCC,
Saturday, May 2nd is the Psycowpath race at Swanson Park in Bellevue. Volunteers are needed to run registration, grill food, prepare the course, keep time and tear down. If you can do it, ask a buddy to come out too. There are never too many people when it comes to putting on a race.
Please reply to roxzanne.abbott@gmail.com to the position you want by 4/15.
More details will follow. Email me with questions!
Let’s rock this event!
Roxy
Here are the positions needed:
Registration: 4 people - We have 4 confirmed. Thanks!
Money Taker
Data Entry Person
Hand out Tshirts
Hand out #s
Grill: 1-2 -I think we have two (Jen Limpach and Beth Bartels?) THANKS MARK FOR THE FOOD!
Bring grill (or use ones onsite)
Set up, cook hot dogs and tear down
Course Set Up Team:2-3 Positions filled. Thanks!
Decide how the course will run and set up course tape the night before event
Time Keepers: 3 - We have 3 confirmed.
Log time as racers come through.
Determine order of finishers
Post results
Tear Down: 5 - We have 1 confirmed.
Help collect course tape and load up all equipment
I went to Filmstreams last weekend and saw this trailer for Medicine for Melancholy as a coming attraction. It’s got a winning formula in my book. Bikes + Creative Dialogue + Wyatt Cenac.
MWCC Party on February 12th at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Locations:
St.Louis martket
Trek Bicycle Store of St. Louis
Kansas City market
Trek Bicycle Store of Kansas City
Omaha market
Highgear Bicycle Store of Omaha
Storewide Saving!
Register Today (open to the general public)
Check out our schedule of Winter Technical Clinics.
We are proud to announce our new Saturday morning maintenance classes. After recieving some great customer feedback we’ve put together a schedule of clinics that will get you up to speed with the basics of bicycle service. In addition to our “open” clinics we will also have a handful of ladies only classes. Each class is limited to 6 students. To sign up, just drop Chris an e-mail at chris@trekomaha.com and let him know which class or classes you’d like to attend. All classes will be held on Saturday mornings starting at 10:15 AM
Flat Tire Repair - January 17th (Ladies Only), January 24th, March 7th (Ladies Only)
Drivetrain Maintenace - January 31st (Ladies Only), February 7th
Brake Adjustment - February 14th
Derailluer Adjustment - February 21st
Each class will talk about the proper tools you need to do the job at home and will be a hands on learning experience.
INDOOR CYCLING AT TREK OMAHA
Published by January 5th, 2009 in General Info, Multisport and Omaha. Closed
Too cold for you outside? Or maybe all those holiday snacks have added a bit to the ‘ole waist line? Then join us each week for our indoor cycling sessions. We have a full library of CTS training videos. Classes are held 3 days a week and are FREE when you bring your own indoor trainer. No trainer? No worries, you can rent one of our brand new, top of the line Cycleops Fluid2 trainers with riser block for $5 a session. If you plan on riding with us frequently, we can store your trainer during the week too. Free coffee and espresso are available so don’t let the winter chill hold you up.
Class Schedule (January 7th-March 11th)
Wednesday Nights - 7:15-8:30 PM
Saturday morning - 8:15-9:30 AM
Sunday morning - 10:15-11:30 AM
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