Trail Care Day - The River Trails

The 3^rd Annual Trail appreciation Day is here! 

Date: Saturday May 11^th

Time: 8:30 to Noon

Location: The Lawrence River Trail, 8th & Oak Streets in North Lawrence

***We will meet in the main parking lot at 8:30am and head for the work site at 8:45****

We will work 'til Noon.

Burgers or Dogs and other good stuff around 12:00.

Prizes Will Be Awarded at the end of the work day.

Grand Prize:

2013 Trek Mamba: $1,049.00 Value

Other fabulous prizes include:

*Cygo-light Rechargeable light x2: $130 value (each)

*Saris Bones Rack 3 bike: $145 value

*Bontrager Evoke Gloves x2 : $70 value

* 1 set of 29’r tires: $130 Value

* Bontrager Lithos helmet: $129 value

* Bontrager RL MTB Shoes: $149 value

!!!! $2,000 worth of prizes!!!!!”

Bone Bender MTB Race is ON!

Cow Town Cycling Team, Team Go Racing and The Wheel Cyclery present:

The 5th Annual Bone Bender 3/6 Hour MTB Odyssey.  Come join off-road enthusiasts from around the Midwest as they test themselves on the North Shore Trail System and enjoy some of the sweetest and challenging trails in the Midwest.  

Why we do this: Sure we love riding our bikes on sweet trail systems and having a great time, but we also hold the Bone Bender each year to raise money.  Over the last four years monies raised has gone to support organizations like the Earth Riders Trails Association (ERTA), Kansas Trails Council (KTA), Kansas Parks, Clinton Lake State park and Lawrence Mountain Bike Club.  We will continue to challenge ourselves and ask that you support us by attending this year’s event so we can continue to develop and maintain trails and produce quality events for everyone to attend.

Course: The BB36 will feature a 13.5 mile course comprised of rocky technical sections with many short power climbs and fun single track sections.  Several areas will cross rocky stream beds while other areas will have fast easy sections for passing.  All this along North shore of Clinton Lake which ranked amount the best trails systems in the Midwest

Venue: Clinton State Park is a 1500 acres park  located on the northeast shore of Clinton Reservoir just outside of Lawrence, Kansas and features  a 23 mile hike/bike trail, 5 mile cross country ski trail, 1 mile self-guided nature trail, archery range, swim beach, sand volleyball, 2 9-hole disc golf courses, 5 acre trout pond, 1 acre children’s fishing pond, accessible shoreline use trail, fish cleaning station and 2 fish feeders, 4 playgrounds and 460 camping sites are available (240 with electric and water).  

Packet picket and late registration will be available below at the following times.   Save $10.00 on Raceday registration fees and register at The Wheel Cyclery on one of the following days.

The Wheel Cyclery, 6403 N. Prospect Ave., Gladstone, MO 64118 -  Phone: 816.455.2453

· Thursday 4/11/13 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

· Friday 4/12/13 from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm

· Saturday 4/13/13/ from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Without our volunteers and sponsors the Bone Benders would not take place.  Thank you to the Kansas Trails Council and the wonderful trail crew out at Clinton Lake State park that have given us such a great place to ride.  Please show your support to the following companies that support our event: The Wheel Cyclery, Paceline Products, Hammer Nutrition, Schnick Construction, Lantern Rouge Volunteer Group, Bart Cox Photography and Jewel Cartoons.

Bone Bender 3/6 Hour MTB Odyssey
April 14, 2013
10:00 am - Mass Start
Clinton State Park
Lawrence, Kansas
Website: http://www.bonebendermtb.com/
Blog: http://bonebender.blogspot.com/

God's Country Fat Tire Festival Report

Another successful God's Country Fat Tire Festival is in the books.  For 11 years this event has endured setbacks and all kinds of weather including snow this year.  The main reason for its success and longevity are the volunteers, support from the local cycling community and great sponsors.

There are many people and groups to thank.  Below is a list of the key groups, companies and people who make this event happen year after year. I huge THANK YOU! goes out to each and everyone one of you.

The Wheel Cyclery
Cow Town Cycling Team
Lawrence Mountain Bike Club
Lawrence Mountain Bike Trail Patrol
Midwest Mountain Bike Patrol
The Lantern Rouge 
Local Cycling
Paceline Products
Hammer Nutrition
Anderson Rentals

Special Thanks to: Carolynn & Christopher Locke, Heather and Dan Jordan, Tige Lamb, Gerard Arantowicz, Roger Harrison, Art King, Cliff Jones, Jeff & Donna Arnaud, Warren Stevens, Brad Crain, Michael Mathews, Tim Greene, Dave Wathen, Craig Myers-Areth, Bob & Michael Tarne, JP Brocket and Family, Jennifer Lowe-Brewer, Tom Hall and Mark Thomas.

A final Thank you to all the off-road enthusiast and participants who came out and supported our events.

Some local coverage:

http://www.localcycling.com/index.php/kansas-city/2107-kc-news-shorts-3-24-13
http://www.prologuecycling.com/2013/03/26/godscountry2013/
http://www2.ljworld.com/photos/galleries/2013/mar/24/snow-blankets-lawrence/

God's Country MTB Results And Pictures

Round #1 of the UFD West Series is in the books.  A fine event if I do not say so myself.  We had participants as far away as Fargo North Dakota.  The United Federation of Dirt is really growing.

A huge Thank You to all the great volunteers who came out and helped.  Without you this event could not have taken place.  Congratulations to everyone who came out and raced.  You all fought the elements and showed the true spirit of mountain biking.

Results:  2013 God's Country Mountain Bike Classic

Pictures (more to come)

Roger Harrison's House of Photos: 2013 God's Country Mountain Bike Classic Photos

Guru's Photos: 2013 God's Country Fat Tire Festival Photos

God's Country Day 1 recap

A great day for the 11th Annual God's Country Off-road Duathlon.  Everyone had a good time including those fun loving Unicyclist.

Results and pictures will be posted soon.

Day 2 of our festival continues tomorrow with the God's Country Mountain Bike Classic.  Course conditions now are snow covered so it looks like a rare snow mountain bike race.

First race begins at 10:00a.m. with the Marathon, Cat 3, First Timers, Juniors and Masters 60+

Our 12:00 Noon class will feature Cat 1, Cat 2, Single Speed and  Clydesdale.

Some pictures: God's Country Fat Tire Festival Photos by Guru

God's Country Update

Course is all set for our first event.  Current course conditions are very good and we look forward to some fun racing tomorrow morning.

Raceday registration for the 11th Annual God's Country Off-road duathlon will be available and opens tomorrow (Saturday) at 7:30 am.

Both Long and Short course events start at 9:00 am. 

Rider List for Sunday's God's Country MTB Race

Here is a list of the classes and the preregistered riders that are entered for Sunday's God's Country Mountain Bike Classic.

 Race day registration is available and closes 20 minutes before start time.  See event flyer for more info.

First Name	Last Name	Gender	Racing Age	XC Category	Race Entered
Ryan	Jones	M	23	1	Cat 1  Male 19 - 29
Marc	Thierry	M	26	1	Cat 1  Male 19 - 29
Tristan	Collins	M	29	1	Cat 1  Male 19 - 29
					Cat 1 Male 30 - 39
JP	Brocket	M	40	1	Cat 1 Male 40 - 49
Damian	Almanza	M	42	1	Cat 1 Male 40 - 49
Larry	Kintner	M	48	1	Cat 1 Male 40 - 49
Kevin	Collins	M	52	1	Cat 1 Male 50+
Lyle	Riedy	M	53	1	Cat 1 Male 50+
Phil	Ellsworth	M	55	1	Cat 1 Male 50+
Levi	Ballou	M	16	2	Cat 2 Male 19 - 29
Michael	Conley	M	25	2	Cat 2 Male 19 - 29
Jared	Anderson	M	26	2	Cat 2 Male 19 - 29
Andrew	Ellis	M	30	2	Cat 2 Male 30 - 39
Jeffrey	Zook	M	30	2	Cat 2 Male 30 - 39
Dan	Schaeffer	M	35	2	Cat 2 Male 30 - 39
Brad	Crain	M	36	2	Cat 2 Male 30 - 39
Scott	Dowis	M	36	2	Cat 2 Male 30 - 39
Mitch	Bernskoetter	M	37	2	Cat 2 Male 30 - 39
Daniel	Bresler	M	37	2	Cat 2 Male 30 - 39
Mark	Beers	M	39	2	Cat 2 Male 30 - 39
Corey	Hirtz	M	39	2	Cat 2 Male 30 - 39
Randy	Murdick	M	46	2	Cat 2 Male 40 - 49
Roger	Billings	M	47	2	Cat 2 Male 40 - 49
John	Dotson	M	47	2	Cat 2 Male 40 - 49
Ron	Schnick	M	47	2	Cat 2 Male 40 - 49
Forrest	Miller	M	52	2	Cat 2 Male 50+
Jim	Spellman	M	55	2	Cat 2 Male 50+
joseph	dickerson	M	21	3	Cat 3 Male 19 - 29
Paul	Jackson	M	23	3	Cat 3 Male 19 - 29
Tim	Michael	M	25	3	Cat 3 Male 19 - 29
Michael	Hall	M	26	3	Cat 3 Male 19 - 29
Dylan	Medlock	M	27	3	Cat 3 Male 19 - 29
Patrick	Steele	M	27	3	Cat 3 Male 19 - 29
chad	walker	M	28	3	Cat 3 Male 19 - 29
Joshua	Carney	M	30	3	Cat 3 Male 30 - 39
Collin	Earhart	M	31	3	Cat 3 Male 30 - 39
jeff	ONeill	M	32	3	Cat 3 Male 30 - 39
Brian	Tarnow	M	32	3	Cat 3 Male 30 - 39
Mitch	Beller	M	33	3	Cat 3 Male 30 - 39
John	Dietrich	M	33	3	Cat 3 Male 30 - 39
levon	weaver	M	33	3	Cat 3 Male 30 - 39
Tyler	Gill	M	37	3	Cat 3 Male 30 - 39
Kristopher	Presnell	M	39	3	Cat 3 Male 30 - 39
Dave	Lafond	M	48	3	Cat 3 Male 40 - 49
Chuck	Remboldt	M	48	3	Cat 3 Male 40 - 49
Jeff	Trader	M	50	3	Cat 3 Male 50 +
john	vansooy	M	53	3	Cat 3 Male 50 +
Jon	Parker	M	55	3	Cat 3 Male 50 +
Donald	Martin	M	57	3	Cat 3 Male 50 +
Lester	Bose	M	30	3	XC M First Timer
Randy	Clark	M	45	3	XC M First Timer
Robert	Fisk	M	35	3	XC M First Timer
Jeff	Graber	M	24	3	XC M First Timer
Travis	Graham	M	25	3	XC M First Timer
Brian	Hagman	M	36	3	XC M First Timer
James	Maynard	M	49	3	XC M First Timer
Landon	Moore	M	18	3	XC M First Timer
Mark	Olsen	M	42	3	XC M First Timer
Steve	Rogers	M	33	3	XC M First Timer
curtis	witt	M	47	3	XC M First Timer
Matt	Yaktine	M	22	3	XC M First Timer
David	York	M	41	3	XC M First Timer
Jeffery	Arnaud	M	35	2	XC M Single Speed
Ben	Gulick	M	29	3	XC M Single Speed
Justin	Coke	M	32	3	Clydesdale 225+
Rick	Farrant	M	53	3	Clydesdale 225+
Todd	Hecht	M	44	3	Clydesdale 225+
Dave	Lewis	M	49	3	Clydesdale 225+
Mark	Ruehter	M	43	3	Clydesdale 225+
Christopher	Locke	M	18	2	XC M Junior 15-18
Caleb	Clark	M	16	3	XC M Junior 15-18
Todd	Graber	M	18	3	XC M Junior 15-18
Shane	Martin	M	18	3	XC M Junior 15-18
Brett	Ruehter	M	18	3	XC M Junior 15-18
Scott	Kintner	M	14	3	XC M Junior 10-14
Lowell	Premer	M	65	2	XC M Masters 60+
Steve	Schweiker	M	63	2	XC M Masters 60+
Randy	Wagner	M	61	3	XC M Masters 60+
Karen	Brocket	F	18	1	XC F All All Cat 1
Sandra	Collins	F	51	1	XC F All All Cat 1
Victoria	Brocket	F	12	3	XC F All All Cat 3
Nancy	Miller	F	44	3	XC F All All Cat 3
Katherine	Teubner	F	28	3	XC F All All Cat 3
Justin	Bay	M	32	2	Marathon Male
Shawn	Beeton	M	42	3	Marathon Male
Wesley	Boyce	M	29	2	Marathon Male
Seth	Carlson	M	26	1	Marathon Male
mark	davenport	M	54	3	Marathon Male
rafal	doloto	M	35	2	Marathon Male
jim	foster	M	45	3	Marathon Male
Joe	Fultz	M	48	3	Marathon Male
micah	Gordon	M	34	1	Marathon Male
Tim	Greene	M	51	2	Marathon Male
David	Jensen	M	30	2	Marathon Male
Zach	Johnson	M	25	2	Marathon Male
Adam	Keck	M	33	2	Marathon Male
Nathaniel	Merrill	M	39	3	Marathon Male
craig	myersarenth	M	46	3	Marathon Male
David	Romisch	M	48	2	Marathon Male
Tony	Sargent	M	43	3	Marathon Male
Kenneth	Smith	M	24	2	Marathon Male
Nathan	Stover	M	51	2	Marathon Male
Josh	Taylor	M	43	1	Marathon Male
Eric	Thompson	M	24	Pro	Marathon Male
Brian	Williams	M	50	2	Marathon Male
Roger	Williams	M	47	1	Marathon Male
Jason	Wood	M	39	3	Marathon Male
Tom	Yahl	M	43	3	Marathon Male
Carly	Teater	F	31	3	Marthon Female

2013 Fat Tire Season Begins

Spring begins this week and with it brings the start to the 2013 United Federation of Dirt Season.   The God's Country Fat Tire Festival kicks off the series at the Lawrence River Trails.  Come on out and enjoy a weekend of fun starting Saturday with the 11th Annual God's Country Off-Road Duathlon.  Sunday brings us round #1 of the UFD West series with the God's Country Mountain Bike Classic.

The interest in off-road racing appears to be very high this year.  We have a record amount of registrations in both the off-road duathlon and mountain bike events. There are still spots available so register soon.

Online registration for the Duathlon closes on 3/21/13 - Register for the Duathlon race today HERE

Online registration for the MTB race closes on 3/22/13- Register for the MTB race today HERE