Tuesday, March 26, 2013

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/

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