08' Leadville Winter Mt. Bike Series

[leadvegas]

The Cloud City Wheelers and Cycles of Life are proud to announce the 2008 Leadville Winter Mt. Bike Series.

The dates are......

Jan. 26 The East Side Epic - a great race on fast snowpacked roads and snowmobile trails through the Historic Mining District.

Feb. 9 The Tennessee Pass Night Jam - Bring the lights for this exciting night race on Tennessee Pass Nordic Center's groomed ski trails.

March 1 Mineral Belt Mayhem - Come to Leadville for the first ever bike race on Lake County's Mineral Belt Trail. A 12 mile groomed bike/ski loop around town. Afterwards watch the ski-joring on Harrison Ave. Horses pulling skiers over 8ft jumps to a flat landing!

Register online at Active.com or email sterlingmudge@gmail.com for more info

Keep an eye out for flyers in your local bike shop soon!

[banks]

Um, Sterling, did you forget to email someone on this?

[SlowerThenSnot]

well have to see about getting up to those!

[leadvegas]

I've gotten a couple people wondering if they can register through myself or any other methods other than Active.com Yes you can. Please email me and I'll sign you up and once you get into town you can sign the waiver and pay the race fee. The snow is setting up real nice so get those bikes ready. You can also call Cycles of Life at 719 486 5533 on Saturdays or Tennessee Pass Nordic Center at 719 486 1750 whatever is easier. Spread the word....

[leadvegas]

sweet downhill all the way back to town....

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[SlowerThenSnot]

Sweetness can't wait to rock it next weekend!

[nepbug]

Really, really considering this.
Anyone want to carpool up from the front range? I can easily meet along I-70 (I'm in Morrison) or if I drive I can fit another bike on top, assuming a 100 mm fork, I have a trunk rack that another pugsley with a 135 mm fork can go on(hope the roads aren't too cruddy though).

Any info on distrance? 25 miles? 50 miles? 10 miles?

Depending on weather I might be interested in going out for another lap afterwards or checking out the other courses a little. I'm hoping to get in 5 hours of riding, even if that means going back out when I get home.

[leadvegas]

This weekend's course is 11 miles long and packing down real nice. Wait till you see the downhill. Its filled with jumps and berms....surrounded by powder.
We look forward to seeing everyone this weekend.

GET PSYCHED!

[mikesee]

Originally Posted by leadvegas

This weekend's course is 11 miles long and packing down real nice. Wait till you see the downhill. Its filled with jumps and berms....surrounded by powder.
We look forward to seeing everyone this weekend.

GET PSYCHED!

11 miles total? Or per lap? How many laps?

Interested (especially in the descent!), but wouldn't consider traveling that distance for, um, that distance.

Any info is appreciated.

MC

[BLRacing67]

Any input as to what setup is going to work the best? I was wandering about studded tires, reg. tires with lower pressure, snow bike, etc.
Thanks in advance for the input.
Brian

[roaddog]

with the snow we have, it will be 1.5-2 hours of riding.For it to pack real well it needs alot of continious packing. If it snows before the race, it will be a good workout. Depends on rider weight and tires too.

[leadvegas]

11miles total. 1 lap. The jumps and berms are made out of the terrain and winddrifts with a lot of help from the local slednecks; a bunch of rollers to double. Much more to explore after the race if you need more. Most of us will be drinking beer and stranahans afterwards.............

[leadvegas]

I rode the course today after work starting at 4pm. My set up was a Karate Monkey with 2.5 Weirwolfs with 33x20 single speed set up. I was running 32psi. Everything went great.At 10am the course will be much harder packed. If you have a snowbike you'll be psyched. If you don't use your widest tires and rims. The course is getting packed down by sleds and a roller everyday and will be packed down the morning of the race. We haven't gotten any snow yet this week and it looks like its going to be the same for the rest of the week. The sun helps pack down the trail too.

[MarkoInTheBoat]

Originally Posted by mikesee

11 miles total? Or per lap? How many laps?

Interested (especially in the descent!), but wouldn't consider traveling that distance for, um, that distance.

Any info is appreciated.

MC

Would you consider traveling that distance for, um, that distance +....


some post-race libations?

Heres a point-n-click pic. from the race last year, and here's the link to the good pictures that Ed took.

... and a link to the night race at the nordic center.

[edemtbs]

Originally Posted by leadvegas

I rode the course today after work starting at 4pm. My set up was a Karate Monkey with 2.5 Weirwolfs with 33x20 single speed set up. I was running 32psi. Everything went great.At 10am the course will be much harder packed. If you have a snowbike you'll be psyched. If you don't use your widest tires and rims. The course is getting packed down by sleds and a roller everyday and will be packed down the morning of the race. We haven't gotten any snow yet this week and it looks like its going to be the same for the rest of the week. The sun helps pack down the trail too.

The weather is starting to look mighty interesting

Ed

[leadvegas]

Its sunny and cloud free in Leadville right now. The best way to forecast the weather here is to look out the window

[edemtbs]

Originally Posted by leadvegas

Its sunny and cloud free in Leadville right now. The best way to forecast the weather here is to look out the window

No doubt, especially in the mountains but I've been an inveterate weather watcher since I was knee-high to a fly so I can't help but look.

By the way, that snowy forecast only makes it more enticing for me. Last year was beautiful and sunny, maybe add a little excitement and challenge this year with some snow and blow.

Ed

[Dogdude222]

Uh oh...Ed is gonna be there...

Is it ok to register day of? Where do we meet up and park?

[jenamin]

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

frozen bunnies!

can't wait.



jj

[JSD303]

I'm gonna do my best to be there... someone has to finish DFL and I'd be proud to be THAT guy!

[sbsbiker]

how about posting the start times?

[leadvegas]

Pre Race registration starts at 8am. Race begins at 10am. Race registration is at Cycles of Life at 504 Harrison Ave. 719 486 5533 Coffee will be served.

[Pivvay]

I'll be there with the pugs

[JSD303]

Wish I had a Pugsley... hope the Rampages are enough to keep me riding instead of pushing...

[edemtbs]

Originally Posted by JSD303

I'm gonna do my best to be there... someone has to finish DFL and I'd be proud to be THAT guy!

Argh. I'll be right behind ya. So don't worry I got your back, no surprise frozen bunny attacks

Originally Posted by Dogdude222

Uh oh...Ed is gonna be there...

Uh oh what? As I recall, last year I was seen painfully shuffling up a paved road pushing my bike and later hiding my lack of power prowess by hiding behind a camera lens. You think this year will be any different?.....uh-uh.

I'll be hangin' back with miSSionman

Ed

[miSSionary]

Originally Posted by edemtbs

Argh. I'll be hangin' back with miSSionman
Ed

A race it is then...I call last!!
Oh, and Ed, I'm just throwin' this little guy atcha! ...cause he makes me smile.

[Dogdude222]

Originally Posted by edemtbs

Uh oh what? As I recall, last year I was seen painfully shuffling up a paved road pushing my bike and later hiding my lack of power prowess by hiding behind a camera lens. You think this year will be any different?.....uh-uh.


Ed

Do me a favor...call Steve and make sure he comes.

~B

[nepbug]

Well, I'm out now. After leaving at 7 I caught horrible skiing traffic, made it to Floyd Hill at 8 so I bailed. It would've been pretty iffy on whether I could get to Leadville, register, change, and get the bike set up before 10. Dang that was some bad traffic, I was in 5 miles of gridlock before I turned around; I totally should've left at 6.

I won't make the next one, but I should be able to do the March 1st race, looking forward to it.

[SlowerThenSnot]

Have more gory details on my blog along with MB geekness.... Alog with some pics and such...

The wheather was awesome, the people awesome and post ride fun was awesome!

Cant wait for the night ride at TN pass!

[captain_frogger]

Originally Posted by SlowerThenSnot

Have more gory details on my blog along with MB geekness.... Alog with some pics and such...

The wheather was awesome, the people awesome and post ride fun was awesome!

Cant wait for the night ride at TN pass!

Hey D Man! Thanks for passing the libations, you made a new convert at the table in my crew. You're right it was a great day for a little snow play. The course had all the classic snowbike elements: noO2, cold, sun, hard pack, soft pack and knee deep slogs. It doesn't get any better.

Here's what I recorded at the race. Your data looked a little funny around the start of the 2nd loop, taking a little sight seeing trip there were you?

Hugh kudos to Sterling and ALL the help and sponserships from so many locals.

Leadville rules.

http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/4852650

[jenamin]

i don't know about TOO MUCH Mr. Fixie!!!

although, when the mileage is 1/2 of what a usual xc race is, yet your time (my time) is twice that of the xc races, one really has to wonder.

it was fun yelling at you from behind for a little while today, Mr. Fixie!! ;-)

stellar job EDEMTBS, PIVAAAYYY, DAVEFix, EBENESQ, TOMP, MISSIONMAN, (no, you cannot have my hat), DOGDUDEduce, and all you other hot rock stars out there ;-)

JSD303 -- wtf!?!? we thought we'd see you at the after party.

I have to say, this race was EXTREMELY well run! The course was awesome. The people who oragnized are brilliant ... and just simply down to earth and neat to be around. VERY fun day everyone!

Marni, get better so we can ride.

Erin, you rock!

jj

[edemtbs]

Originally Posted by SlowerThenSnot

The wheather was awesome, the people awesome and post ride fun was awesome!

Great seeing you Dave! Lots of fun!

What a great course this year, the downhill sections were a hoot. I left some nice face-plant divots in the deeeeep powder





Ed

[Pivvay]

Tons of fun in beautiful weather! Looking forward to the next one. Plus a lot more climbing than I was expecting which was good. Although I made a lot of divots on the DH's I'd do it again any day

So great seeing all of you friends today and making new ones, sometimes winter becomes a sort of solitary endeavor and this was a nice break.

[leadvegas]

Thank You to everyone who came up for the first race of a great series! Here's another great picture of the abominable bikeman......

small dave.jpg

[twobytandem]

You all are absolutely.......with the program!

Sounds like it was an awesome event. For those us stuck down here on the Front Range, thanks for posting the pictures.

Hope to be at the Mineral Belt Mayhem event...

Cheers!

[Pivvay]

Few more pictures on my blog too
http://slipangles.blogspot.com/2008/...laying-on.html

[icegeek]

do I detect some Iditabike prep?

[JSD303]

I left my house near DTC at 6:15am and didn't get to the Leadville start line til around 10:30am... The whole drive up was a parking lot... I kept convincing myself that any second I'd get to the accident that had stopped my progress, but it didn't really let up til after Copper. Super frustrating drive topped off by Google Maps telling me to take 24West instead of East and making me another 20minutes later while I drove out of Leadville... My first trip to Leadville was not a total loss... donated my race fee to the cause and then went on a ride on the Mineral Belt Trail for a nice ride (thanks to the suggestion of one of the wonderful race helpers). Sorry I missed the race and had to bail afterwards to hang with the in-laws on their surprise visit. There were so many great people out there, I was bummed I didn't get to hang out and get to know everyone more.

leadvegas and everyone else that worked so hard to put on a fun event - thank you! I'm looking forward to the next 4hour drive to Leadville for Race #2... I'll just be smarter next time and leave at 5am!

Pictures of my ride in Leadville below:

[miSSionary]

Great race in great company, thanks everyone!! Jenn...I am taking the hat , Ed...next time I am taking you down with me!!
Cheers,
miSSionary

[leadvegas]

Here are the results from race # 1 of the Leadville Winter Mountain Bike Series. The next race is The Tennessee Pass Night Jam on Feb. 9th at The Tennessee Pass Nordic Center. Registration starts at 5pm, Race starts at 7pm.

2008 East Side Epic Results

Women's Category
1-Jenny Meinerz 2:07:15
2-Erin Allaman 2:09:07

Men's Category
1-Mark Wallace 1:12:45
2-Chris Plesko 1:16:38
3-Sterling Mudge 1:29:51
4-Jim Barnes 1:35:30
5-Mike Moher 1:38:14
6-Dru Pashley 1:39:40
7-Smokey Burgess 1:53:18
8-Tom Purvis 1:53:30
9-Tom Koch 2:02:28
10-Geoffrey Guthrie 2:03:49
11-Brian Tracy 2:13:29
12-Greg Teter 2:24:40
13-Kent Fulton 2:39:22
DNF-Bob Weaver, Chris Albers

Singlespeed Category
1-Ben Grass 1:33:34
2-Ed Ellinger 1:38:10
3-Cole Chlouber 1:40:44
4-Eben Clark 1:59:08
5-Dave Nice 2:07:53
6-Tyler Watkins 2:10:27

Great job to everybody who competed. We hope to see you at the next one!

[Dogdude222]

Any leads on photos from all the seemingly pro photographers there?

[gotdirt]

nice work jen, ed, and ben. i see ben & ed would've placed top 5 even among the gearies...

i assume all three of you provided samples afterwards?

[Dogdude222]

Originally Posted by gotdirt

nice work jen, ed, and ben. i see ben & ed would've placed top 5 even among the gearies...

i assume all three of you provided samples afterwards?

Obvi.

[Pivvay]

Who is coming out this weekend for the next one? I'm planning on being there and I think I've got Marni talked into coming as well...

[gotdirt]

Originally Posted by leadvegas

Men's Category
1-Mark Wallace 1:12:45

...just realized this guy lives down the street from me. i rode w/ him (and another neighbor) up at GM back in december.

didn't realize he was such a contender.

who's got the URL handy for this series?
[/lazy]

[jasonb]

Originally Posted by gotdirt

...just realized this guy lives down the street from me. i rode w/ him (and another neighbor) up at GM back in december.

didn't realize he was such a contender.

who's got the URL handy for this series?
[/lazy]

Here you go lazy...

http://www.active.com/page/Event_Det...a-98e11d329051

[gotdirt]

hmmm, not much info on that registration page

Tennessee Pass Night Jam
Saturday, February 09, 2008, 10:00 AM

(night race listed as 10am ) ...

anyway, first unanswered question: how many miles?

who's headed up?

[Dogdude222]

Terry-

Here's the info off of the flyer:

Feb 9 Tennessee Pass Night Jam:
Bring your headlights to Tennessee Pass Nordic Center for a fast race through the woods at Ski Cooper. Register/Check-In at the Nordic Center 5 pm. Race starts @ 7pm.

For more details call: Tennessee Pass Nordic Center 719-486-1750, Cycles of Life 719-486-5533, or Sterling @ 719-486-5533.

I'll probably be there with a few friends to add to the women's class. You can also email Sterling. He sent me a very good description last time. sterlingmudge@gmail.com

I might drop him a note to update this thread, so we don't all email him. I highly recommend you come to the race. It was extremely well organized last time with a search and rescue snowmobile almost every 5 feet it seemed. Snow races are cool. Night races are even cooler. Add them together and you get a festival of pimpnastiness.

~B

[gotdirt]

Originally Posted by Dogdude222

Add them together and you get a festival of pimpnastiness.

um, not sure if you're trying to encourage me or discourage me from attending...


i'll hold off emailing him in case you get more 411 (like distance; i'm not up to slogging 40 miles in the snow... yet ).

thanks.

[Pivvay]

Distance is like 8 miles. 2 laps of 4 is what sterling told me last race.

[Dogdude222]

Originally Posted by gotdirt

um, not sure if you're trying to encourage me or discourage me from attending...


i'll hold off emailing him in case you get more 411 (like distance; i'm not up to slogging 40 miles in the snow... yet ).

thanks.

Encouraging you of course...

Don't worry about a slog. I think Sterling and the crew have their heads very much in the right place when it comes to setting up a realistic and safe race in the snow.

[captain_frogger]

Originally Posted by gotdirt

...just realized this guy lives down the street from me. i rode w/ him (and another neighbor) up at GM back in december.

didn't realize he was such a contender.

who's got the URL handy for this series?
[/lazy]

Try this:

http://www.nyx.net/~mwallace/Snowbike08.jpg

[captain_frogger]

Originally Posted by gotdirt

um, not sure if you're trying to encourage me or discourage me from attending...


i'll hold off emailing him in case you get more 411 (like distance; i'm not up to slogging 40 miles in the snow... yet ).

thanks.

This maybe more than you want to know but no one is making you open the link! This is the GPS data from last years night race. The average finish time was around 1:20. I won't be able to make this years night fiesta, hope it's another great one!

http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/2063358

BTW, in a multi-loop race everyone finishes behind the leader. If you get lapped then you get to finish early!

Mark

[BonkedAgain]

This article about Leadville winter racing just got posted in the Colorado Springs Gazette.

[leadvegas]

Saturday's course looks to be a good one. The crew has been working hard buffing out the trails. A lot of thought went into this year's course taking into consinderation what happened last year and the snow conditions. That being said here is the course description. Sorry it came so late.

The race will start at the Nordic Center going uphill on the Cooper Loop past the Cookhouse then down the super steep trail named The Griz. We'll take a left on Larry's Loop torwards the 10th Mtn. Memorial. We'll pop out on to the road and head back up to the Nordic Center where we'll zoom down the wide open meadow to a sharp left turn onto Larry's Loop, then a right onto the Woods trail to the 10th Mtn. back to the Memorial out on to the road and back up to the Nordic Center finishing with a quick descent through the meadow.
trailmap.jpg

The best part of this route is that we only cross our tracks once for a distance of about 50 ft. Total course length is 7 miles with an expected finishing time of 1:15.

There will be a free pasta dinner served up after the race along with some wine and beer!

We hope to see you there!

[trail717]

http://www.gazette.com/articles/snow...ce_riders.html

[Pivvay]

I'll be coming up there in a while and will be bringing fixie dave, a couple teammates and hopefully my wife if she's not feeling too sick to ride.

[SlowerThenSnot]

Originally Posted by Pivvay

I'll be coming up there in a while and will be bringing fixie dave, a couple teammates and hopefully my wife if she's not feeling too sick to ride.

Nice work on first Pivvay!

Those that were on the fence missed out! Super Fun!

[Pivvay]

Originally Posted by SlowerThenSnot

Nice work on first Pivvay!

Those that were on the fence missed out! Super Fun!

Thanks Dave!

Totally right. This event was too much fun. Where else can you get an awesome, well run race and a kick a$$ dinner with booze PLUS prizes and a raffle for $20? If you're thinking about coming out for the last race on March 1st, do it!!!

[IceBiker]

By far THE BEST course layout, and overall organizational effort in my ten years of racing in the LWMBS night races. Job well done! Even though I'm too old to be a place winner, it's good to get out and keep the field honest. Looking forward to Mineral Belt Mayhem. Will train as weather and grandkids permit.

[Dogdude222]

Agreed...awesome race, even better food. Nice work Sterling and crew! Thank you so much.

[leadvegas]

Great racing everyone! Here are the results! Don't forget the final race of the series is on March 1st. The Mineral Belt Mayhem! 11.6 Mile loop on a groomed ski trail around Leadville!
Register at Cycles of Life (504 Harrison Ave. Leadville) from 8am-9:45am Race starts at 10am


2008 Tennessee Pass Night Jam

Men’s Category
1- Chris Plesko 30:27
2- Chris Albers 33:30
3- Cameron Millard 33:42
4- Mike Bordogna 33:44
5- Ty Hall 34:50
6- Lance Schamberger 36:34
7- Jim Barnes 37:04
8- Mike Moher 38:01
9- Bruce Kelly 40:05
10- Bill Henderson 43:11
11- Innes Isom 44:42
12- Brian Feddema 47:01
13- Tyler Watkins 51:29
14- Jeff Pearson 52:29

Women’s Category
1- Roxanne Hall 42:11
2- Anna Edwards 49:35
3- Sarah Mudge 50:40

Men’s Single Speed Category
1- Ben Grass 38:08
2- Mike Brevoort 45:45
3- Dave Nice 49:53

Women’s Single Speed Category
1- Kate Schnieder 50:05
2- Emily Heikkinen 55:03

[gofaster43]

Did I hear someone say they wanted another crack at Tennessee Pass Nordic Center's Trails, during the afternoon, as well as a post race BBQ on the deck with a million dollar view? Ty and Roxanne Hall heard you and will host the 4th and final race. Times and date to follow soon.
Thanks to everyone who has supported this fun series!
chris

[Pivvay]

Originally Posted by gofaster43

Did I hear someone say they wanted another crack at Tennessee Pass Nordic Center's Trails, during the afternoon, as well as a post race BBQ on the deck with a million dollar view? Ty and Roxanne Hall heard you and will host the 4th and final race. Times and date to follow soon.
Thanks to everyone who has supported this fun series!
chris

Sounds great. Going to make it longer? Hope I can make the date. I'm looking forward to the 3rd race on the 1st.

[Dogdude222]

Originally Posted by gofaster43

Did I hear someone say they wanted another crack at Tennessee Pass Nordic Center's Trails, during the afternoon, as well as a post race BBQ on the deck with a million dollar view? Ty and Roxanne Hall heard you and will host the 4th and final race. Times and date to follow soon.
Thanks to everyone who has supported this fun series!
chris

Oh awesome!!! That's so great because I can't make this one on March 1st.

[SlowerThenSnot]

Cool on the 4th race!

My ?? is who's coming to the 3rd one!

Front rangers rember to leave early to mis ski traffic. Go regstier then have a bite to eat at the golden burro!

[Pivvay]

I'm coming and it looks like I'm bringing Marni, Erik, Mike, Shawn and Dave. Maybe some others if I can talk them into it.

[leadvegas]

Some info about this weekend's race. First bike race ever on Leadville's Mineral Belt Trail. The course will be an 11 mile loop around town on a groomed trail. Registration for the race is at 8am at Cycles of Life at 504 Harrison Ave. (719) 486-5533 Race starts at 10am.

Since it is SkiJoring Weekend in town; Harrison Ave. is closed due to 2 ft of snow and 9 ft high jumps. The best way to get to the bike shop from I-70 will be to take a left on E 11th St. right after passing the Family Dollar store, go up one block and take a right on Hemlock St. Continue on Hemlock St. until E. 6th St. Take a right for two blocks and park. Walk down to Harrison Ave. and take a left. Cycles of Life is located at 504 Harrison Ave. Between E. 5th St. and E. 6th St. right next to a great coffee shop called Provin' Grounds.

Feel free to call Cycles of Life at (719) 486-5533 if you need directions.

Don't worry about any floods happening while you're here. We'll all be safe and sound.

[leadvegas]

Word on the street is that Warren Miller Productions will be in town to film Ski Joring and they may get some footage of the Mineral Belt Mayhem! Yeee Haw

[TomP]

Originally Posted by leadvegas

...First bike race ever on Leadville's Mineral Belt Trail. The course will be an 11 mile loop around town on a groomed trail...

My writeup on yesterdays good time is at http://teamvelveeta.blogspot.com


Dave Rolls Home

[leadvegas]

Thanks to everyone who showed up for the first ever race on the Mineral Belt Trail!

www.mineralbelttrail.com

Here are the results.



Men's Category

1- Chris Plesko 51:20
2- Mark Wallace 55:30
3- Blake Heren 56:45
4- Mike Moher 1:00:23
5- Sterling Mudge 1:01:20
6- Jim Barnes 1:01:43
7- Andrew Pashley 1:14:38
8- Michael Leet 1:15:48
9- Tim Koch 1:16:08
10- Jeff Dick 1:23:28
11- Greg Haynes 1:39:21
12- Richard Bradfield 1:45:30
13- Dan Houtchens 2:12:26
14- Allen Beauchamp 2:30
15- Michael Meade 2:30

Womens Category

1- Marni Plesko 1:48:04

Single Speed Category

1- James Healy 1:08:37
2- Ben Sokolski 1:11:37
3- Tom Purvis 1:21:47
4- Matthew Allen 1:33:11
5- Dave Nice 1:54:44

Great job everyone

March 29th will be the last race of the Winter Series. Come out to the Tennessee Pass Nordic Center for one last race on the snow. Registration starts at 12pm Race starts at 2pm. BBQ and live music to follow. Party on the deck after the race! More info to come.

[twobytandem]

Excellent event and I leared a few good lessons:

1. Take notes from Sterling and the gang on how to put on an awesome event

2. Check the weather *really* good before the event

3. Ask the locals on how #2 *really* impacts snow quality

4. If you are 230lb's and running Nokian Extreme 29er's...go directly to the finish and help with timing!

Truly though, exceptionally beautiful day out on the snow above Leadville and I'd highly recommend the 4th race to anyone who would like to visit Leadville and take part in a fun snow biking event.

(Disclaimer - please read above lessons, especially #4!)

Keep up the fantastic work Sterling & Crew!

Allen (my time of 2:30 was a nice touch!)

[Pivvay]

Thanks for another great race! My report and a bunch of pictures are here.

[leadvegas]

Don't forget to thank Chris and Brian at Cycles of Life for all their hard work! As well as our other great sponsors: Tennessee Pass Nordic Center, Stranahans, Sawatch Backcountry, Melanzana, Provin' Grounds, Pedal Power, and High Mountain Pies

[Pivvay]

Thanks so much to everyone involved. This is a really cool series

[leadvegas]

Come up to Leadville this weekend for the fourth and final race in the Leadville Winter Mt. Bike Series. This fourth and final race is on Saturday March 29th at The Tennessee Pass Nordic Center. The course will be the same as the Night Race with an additional loop named Fritz's Freeway added to the mix. We'll be doing two laps for a total of 13 miles.

Saturday March 29th

Registration starts at 12 pm at the Tennessee Pass Nordic Center. $20 race fee

Race starts at 2pm

After the race enjoy a free BBQ on the deck! Live music by the Snow Weevils!

All proceeds go to Lake County's bike club The Cloud City Wheelers

www.tennesseepass.com

[nepbug]

Originally Posted by leadvegas

Come up to Leadville this weekend for the fourth and final race in the Leadville Winter Mt. Bike Series. This fourth and final race is at The Tennessee Pass Nordic Center. The course will be the same as the Night Race with an additional loop named Fritz's Freeway added to the mix. We'll be doing two laps for a total of 13 miles.

Registration starts at 12 pm at the Tennessee Pass Nordic Center. $20 race fee

Race starts at 2pm

After the race enjoy a free BBQ on the deck! Live music by the Snow Weevils!

All proceeds go to Lake County's bike club The Cloud City Wheelers

www.tennesseepass.com

Saturday? Sunday (fingers crossed)?

[captain_frogger]

Originally Posted by leadvegas

Come up to Leadville this weekend for the fourth and final race in the Leadville Winter Mt. Bike Series. This fourth and final race is on Saturday March 29th at The Tennessee Pass Nordic Center.

After the race enjoy a free BBQ on the deck! Live music by the Snow Weevils!

It was a fantastic finish to the Winter series! Thanks Sterling, Ty, Cannon, Brian, Cycles of Life, Stranahans, Cloud City Wheelers, and especially the volunteers. The burgers and music were an extra special touch.

Here's the GPS of the course, that was some fast snow!

http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/5276690

See everyone next year,
Mark

[leadvegas]

Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2008 Leadville Winter Mountain Bike Series! This year's events were a great success that will lead us into an even better series next year.


Here are the results from Saturday's Tennessee Pass Spring Fling:

Men's Category:

1- Cannon Shockley 39:46
2- Mark Wallace 40:30
3- Brian Feddema 41:50
4- Ty Hall 42:07
5- Sterling Mudge 44:35
6- Jim Barnes 46:44
7- Bill Henderson 46:55
8- Karl Semoneit 1:08:49

Men's Singlespeed

1- Earl Walker 50:11

Women's Singlespeed

1- Emily Heikkinen 1:04:34


Thank you for supporting this community based race series. All proceeds from the race series will go to The Cloud City Wheelers bike club to support cycling in Leadville and Lake County, Colorado.


Many thanks to our great sponsors: Cycles Of Life, Tennessee Pass Nordic Center & Cookhouse, Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey, Provin' Grounds, Sawatch Backcountry, Melanzana, Pedal Power, High Mtn. Pies, Ski Cooper, Leadville Inn, Rosies Brewpub, Lake County Search and Rescue, US Forest Service

Now go ride on some dirt!