Winter Gravel Grinding Season

The winter has set in and it is officially Gravel Grinding time. Cow Town Cycling will be leading gravel rides throughout the winter.  Come join us on these fun adventures.

Some upcoming gravel rides:

• 12/23/16 - Festivus of Nights 
• 01/21/17 - The Mullet (oldest gravel grinder in Kansas) 
• 01/29/17 - Lake Dabinawa Challenge
• 02/19/17 - Flint Hills Express
• 02/25/17 - Power Team Grinder
• 2017 - Bean Lake Gravel Challenge
• 2017 - Spoke Pony 

 Please check out Guru's Gravel Grinders for more event dates, post event pictures and updates. 

The 2016 Meltdown - Kansas Mountain Bike Championships

 Thank you to all the participants and volunteers that made this years Meltdown MTB Race so memorable.

Combined results are below

The 2016 Meltdown - Kansas State MTB Championship Results

 Roger sends us his pictures.

Meltdown Pictures - Kansas State MTB Championships.

Carolynn's pictures

2016 Meltdown MTB Race Pictures 

Sam Coleman's

2016 Meltdown Photo's - Cat 1, Cat 2, Single Speed & Clydesdale 225+

Welcome to this years Meltdown.

Some exciting news first.  The Meltdown was awarded the Kansas State Championships for 2016.   For years the Trail Masons have spend thousands of man hours to build what many consider now are the premier trails in Kansas.  Come join us on June 18th, 2016 at The Meltdown and challenge yourself on the Wyandotte County Lake Trails (WYCO).

The WYCO trail system is known locally as "Singletrack Heaven".  Home to some of the best designed and maintained trails in the Midwest and it is easy to see why the 20+ miles (and growing) trails out at Wyandotte County Lake have earned that name.

The Meltdown races will feature events for all ages and abilities including junior classes starting as young as 10 all the way up to 60+ Masters classes and 50+ Female classes.  Also included are events for our FAT Bike friends (3.8" tires) and Clydesdale (225+ pounds) riders.

As the Kansas State Championships the event will feature competitive fields, but also focus on raising funds for the DKMS and maintaining our local trail systems.

This years event will support DKMS - We Delete Blood Cancer.  Help us save life's and delete bone cancer by registering  at our donor drive on June 18, 2016.  

Dr. Lindsay Gallion, DC with KC Core will be out again to support our athletes.   KC Core specializes in Sports Chiropractic and Active Release Technique (ART).  Stop by before or after your event.

Lantern Rouge will be out on Saturday.  As always look for Roger out on course encouraging you to do your best.

Find his photo albums at Roger's House of Photos.


How do I register?  

Registration is easy.  You must have a USA Cycling license or purchase a one-day license $10.00.  (Note: USA Cycling is currently has a rebate program where $5.00 from each one-day license will be paid to the hosting club. All rebated funds will be donated to the Urban Trails Co for use at Wyco)   Online Registration is open: https://usacycling.org/register/2016-800 .  You will have to create an account if you do not already have one with USA Cycling.  This is very easy to do.  The one-day license will be added automatically when you "checkout" if you do not already have a license.    

Race day registration is available but we encourage you to signup online which will help our limited team staff and save you money.

Schedule for Saturday June 18th, 2016:

• 7:30 AM Registration and Pack pickup
• 8:00 AM Course opens for warmups
• 8:50 AM Riders meeting for 9 AM start 
• 9:00 AM Start: Cat 3 Males and Cat 3 Females, Fat Bike (Male and Female), Grand Masters (60+ Male and 50+ Female) and Junior 10-14. 
• 10:50 AM Riders meeting for 11 AM start
• 11:00 AM Start: Cat 1 Males, Cat 1 Females, Cat 2 Males, Cat 2 Females, Single Speed, Clydesdale's and Junior 15-18. 
• Awards fore each race once finalized by USAC official. 

Note: Results will posted live at https://www.webscorer.com/ .  Under Find Races search for "The Meltdown) 

Flyer below:

The 2016 course is be close to 8.5 miles in length and feature all the top rated trails our at WYCO.

Course map below:

Link: 2016 Meltdown Course Map

God's Country Fat Tire Festival Results

Result links are below:

God's Country Off-Road Duathlon

God's Country Cross Country Classic - Combined

Picture links are below:

Roger's - God's Country Classic

Carolynn's - God's Country Cross Country Classic Photos

2016 God's Country Fat Tire Festival Update

The time has come for the 2016 God's Country Fat Tire Festival.  Cow Town Cycling and LMBC would like to invite you to join us in the Lawrence, Kansas over the April 16 & 17, 2016 weekend for two fun filled days of off-road fun.  Come out an enjoy super fun course, free post race food, live bands, custom awards, t-shirts and great volunteers.

Saturday is the 13th Annual God's Country Off-Road Duathlon.  Join us for this fun challenging event.  We have a class for all ability levels - Rock the Short Course  or Long Course individually or partner up (1 runner, 1 cyclist) if you're not ready to tackle the whole event alone.

Sunday brings us the opening round of the UFD West series.  The God's Country Mountain Bike Classic is a traditional cross country mountain bike race with classes for all.  Endurance athletes will test themselves in our 3 hour Marathon class.  We have classes for all ability levels - Cat 1, Cat 2 & Cat 3 along with our popular Single Speed class.  NEW classes for this year included BMX and Fat Bike (3.8 tires) only.

Come out next weekend and enjoy all the action at the Lawrence River Trails.  Register before 04/13/16 to guarantee entry and avoid late fees - Register for God's Country Fat Tire Festival. No license require - Entry fee includes all required license fees.

Complete info at our Fat Tire Duathlon Site.

Athlete Guides can be found at HERE.

God's Country Off-Road Duathlon Flyer

God’s Country Off-Road Duathlon

Event Description: The 13th Annual God’s Country Off-Road Duathlon will be held on the Lawrence River Trails  and feature both Long and Short course events.  

Course Description: Both events begin with trail run consisting of levee and single track. Long course run is 4 miles and the short course is 2 miles.  After the trail run is completed each participant will complete the bike leg which consists of a 10 mile lap of mostly fast, hard-packed dirt single track with some roller coaster hills, some twisty, narrow sections, and a few log obstacles. Long course will complete 2 laps with the short course 1 lap.  It's a great trail for beginners and experts alike.  *Note: Promoter reserves the right to modify course due to trail conditions*

Race Day Schedule:

7:00 am - Packet picket and race day registration opens

7:15 - Transition area opens

8:30 am - Packet pickup and registration closes for Duathlon

8:50 am - Pre-race meeting

9:00 am - Duathlon start – Long and Short courses.

10:15 am - Post race refreshments/food available

11:00 am - Results/awards

Classes/Fees:

Entry fee includes t-shirt and all license fees.  Note: t-shirt guarantee deadline is April 4^th, 2016. Please note fee schedule below.   Register today - God's Country Fat Tire Festival Registration.  

Male Age-group Classes (Long & Short): 29 & under, 30-39 40-49, 50+

Female Age-group Classes (Long & Short): 29 & under, 30-39 40-49, 50+

Relay Classes: Men & Co-Ed (Long course only)

Junior classes (Short course only)

Clydesdale 225+ (Short course only)

Unicycle division (Short course only)

Early Bird Registration (Ends 3/15/16): $35.00 Individual / $45.00 Relay Team

Normal Registration (End 4/10/16): $45.00 Individual / $55.00 Relay Team

Late Registration (Ends 4/15/16): $55.00 Individual / $65.00 Relay Teams.

Race day Registration (if available): $60.00 Individual / $75.00 Relay Teams.

Awards:

Top 3 finishers in each division will receive custom awards

2016 God's Country Fat Tire Festival

Registration is open - God's Country Fat Tire Festival Registration.

Gravel News Shorts - 01/29/16

It is prime gravel grinding weather this weekend.  Get out and enjoy this warm weather we are having. 

What: 5th Annual  Lake Dabinawa Grinder
When: Sunday January 31, 2016, 9:00 am
Where: Lawrence, KS (Lawrence visitor center)
Why: Come enjoy a beautiful 44 mile tour of North Lawrence.

Sunday Jeff is hosting the 5th Annual Lake Dabinawa Grinder.

This years ride the weather is much more enjoyable.  We hope to see you Sunday.