Elkhart Time Trial Series Starts in April!

Details: Elkhart TT Series

The first race in the traditional summer time trail series starts on Thursday, April 16th. Registration will open around 5pm with first riders off at 6. (all subject to change, of course!)

Chad Vandelune is heading up this years series and promises that the course will not get hillier! The TT series as a great way for folks to test thier fitness over the summer, smack talk their friends and get in some practice for the summer triathlon and duathlon races.

Chad has created an informative blog that will outline the details of the race, including times, location (which has not changed), registration information and results. We'll post a link as soon as it's available!

Series Schedule:
April 16th
May 7th
June 11th
July 9th
August 13th

this sunday on the kim west radio cycling show

my guest on the february 8, 2009 episode of the kim west radio cycling show is tom ritchey. most people in the cycling world know tom as the pioneer builder of the first multi-geared bicycles designed for off-road use: the mountain bike. i'm having him my my show this sunday to talk about his current passion, and application of his vision, genius, and generosity, project rwanda, and how his efforts, and the efforts of others, are helping to improve the lives and productivity of the coffee growers of rwanda. go here to see and learn more. plan to listen in sunday night from 600 to 700 pm. make a note: call with your questions for tom ritchey at 515.284.5966, or toll-free at 866.333.5966.

pig races

Roller Racing Sizzles in Chilly Climates [from bicycle retailer, 2/2/09]
AMES, IA—Roller racing in bike shops, malls and seedy bars is picking up steam. Though it may not be as colorful as watching pigs race, for cyclists, it’s a close second.

Umm...

renegade cross tuesdays

this from our fearless leader, who has abandoned us for the more friendly confines of fargo...

tuesday, october 14, week #6. practice is at ashby park, 3200 38th street. it's right on the way out of town on the "old" tuesday night rides, just north of urbandale avenue. hot laps at 500pm, hotter laps at 530pm, colder beverages to follow after about 45 minutes of grassy frollicking, probably at a.k. o'connors.

i might suggest week #7 be held at rice field, just to give the soccer moms an idea of what their kids SHOULD be doing.

Team Meeting Monday, Oct 13th

If you have input and ideas for the 2009 cycling season - join us at Chipolte Grill in Valley West Mall on Monday, October 13th at 6:00pm.

In the mean time - get on your bike. Ride the Dr. Bob ride on Saturday, Oct. 11th - Starts at Bike World West at 7:00am. Choose a 100k or 200k ride - this ride honors the man that Dr. Bob was and supports area trails - paved and dirt!

Come on out, get some miles in, support a great cause- and show off those Guru's!

State Cross Championships!

When: November 3
Where: Central Iowa
Why: Cuz PJ, Gummy and the Robro brothers love Cross
Details to follow


*As of press time at 5:47am on Saturday, Sept. 20th the details were sketchy and could be (probly will be) subject to change. Just plan on a sweet cross race worthy of state championship status to be held the first weekend of November in central Iowa.

We'll post a link to the event specific website as soon as possible.

If you'd like to garner further information - contact Paul Jenson: Paul.Jensen@jacobsonco.com