July 26 !!!!! Polo with the B.V. Cruiser club. Details to follow in coming weeks see you there.
June 27, 2009
June 22, 2009
Ark Valley Velo is Sponsored by The Rudy Project
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How does 40-50% of killer sunglasses and helmets sound. They even do great RX sunglasses also.
Check them out at www.e-rudy.com enter arkvalley under the VIP or Promotion code. Email me if you have any problems.
May 27, 2009
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Help Enhance the Famous Crested Butte-Gunnison Trail System |
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| IMBA urges mountain bikers to protect and enhance the legendary trail system of Gunnison and Crested Butte, Colorado. The Forest Service and BLM are in the process of designating all trails as either open or closed to bicycle use. This is your opportunity to ensure bike access to a fun, sustainable singletrack network.
IMBA asks mountain bikers to support proposals from the Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association(CBMBA) and Gunnison Trails that would enhance this spectaular riding destination by creating better loop options and more all-day epics. Tell the Forest Service and BLM you value mountain biking in Crested Butte and Gunnison. Individualized comments are most effective: Use IMBA’s simple template and customize your letter with your own thoughts. Your support directly benefits well-known trails like 401, 403, Teocalli Ridge and more! |
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May 15, 2009
On Monday, Gov. Bill Ritter signed the Bicycle Safety Bill, Senate Bill 148, at a ceremony in Colorado Springs. In his remarks, Gov. Ritter said, “One of the great things about Colorado is that so many people love to bike.” The new law will take effect Aug. 5.
Senate bill sponsor Greg Brophy sent his praises for bill from his home in Wray. “The new law makes it legal for cyclists and motorists to do what they intuitively know is the safest action,” he said. Among many safety provisions, the bill requires a minimum 3-foot passing distance by motor vehicles, reinforces bicyclists’ right to be on the road, clarifies the side-by-side rule, and prohibits throwing objects at bicyclists.
House bill sponsor Michael Merrifield hosted the bill signing in his district and was joined by Bicycle Colorado’s Dan Grunig and many area bicyclists as the Governor added his signature. As his pen went to the paper, a cheer and applause sweep through the audience.
May 2, 2009
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
This is a 104 mile endurance mountain bike event. The course is a 26 mile loop, and is on Forest Service roads. The course is not technically challenging, but you are riding at altitude, in cooler weather, with cool people and camping out – what more can you ask for…and there are a few sketchy spots, just to keep you on your toes. This course will be considered a “roady” mountain bike course, meaning it is beginner friendly and fast for those with more experience/endurance/EPO/whiskey. Riders will start Lemans style, running to your trusty steed and heading out on a wild west adventure! All riders will check in at the Barn at the completion of each loop and either change riders or simply check in before continuing onward.
April 22, 2009
Chalk Creek Stampede Needs Your Help May 1-3
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Help support the club and a great cycling event in the community. If you would like to volunteer please call Kep 221-4838 or Keith Darner keith@racemsc.com or (719) 221-1251.
| DATE: | May 1-3, 2009 |
| LOCATION: | Nathrop, CO |
| DISCIPLINES: | XC, STXC, DS, 4X |
REGISTRATION
PRE-REGISTRATION INFO: pre-register at Sportsbaseonline.com or download the Chalk Creek Stampede Registration Form. Online registration ends April 28 at midnight. Forms mail/faxed in must be postmarked by April 25.
All pre-registration online receives 15% discount. Sign up for two events and receive an additional 5% discount, sign up for three events and receive a 10% discount.
ON-SITE REGISTRATION: If you don’t pre-register online or mail/fax in a form, you can still register on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. $20 on-site registration fee applies to registration on Friday and a $30 registration fee applies to registration on Saturday/Sunday. Registration/check-in for your wave will close one hour prior to it’s designated start time. This includes pre-registered riders. No exceptions.
Shuttles from the front gate will be provided for bags and spectators, in addition all traffic, bicycle or otherwise, will follow the new prescribed route to the race venue. All team trailers must be to the race venue no later than 7 a.m. on Saturday.
LODGING
Mount Princeton Hot Springs is located just up the road from the event site. Bring your NORBA license and get 10 percent off your room. Includes the use of geothermal hot springs. Gourmet meals, spa treatments and more services are available at additional costs. Mount Princeton Hot Springs (888) 395-7799
Take a break from the ordinary and stay at the Circle R Motel . This unique 17-room motel is gaining a reputation for its casual and friendly service, and they’re offering special rates for Mountain States Cup racers! Call them at (719) 539-6296 or (800) 755-6296, or get them online at http://thecirclermotel.us/ and be sure to bring your USA Cycling license to get the special rates!
CAMPING
Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park in Nathrop has discounted rates in their group tent area: $7.00 per person per night plus tax, with a NORBA license. All of their individual tent, RV and cabin sites will be at the regular price. you can call them at (719) 395-8301 or visit www.chalkcreek-campground.com for more information.
FRIDAY MAY 1 – Practice Schedule
All courses open for practice from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. You must be registered and have a number on your bike in order to be on any of the courses – all courses, XC, Dual slalom and both Mountain Cross courses open for practice.
SATURDAY MAY 2 – XC presented by 
This 7-mile loop is a mix of double track and buttery, smooth single track. Be prepared for windy conditions, an occasional cactus and a bovine dropping now and then. Awards will be conducted after thelat rider arrives the protest period.
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| 8 a.m. | CAT 3 | 2 laps |
| 10 a.m. | CAT 2 | 3 laps |
| NOON | CAT 1 | 4 laps |
| 2:15 p.m. | PRO | 4 laps |
SATURDAY MAY 2 – Mountain Cross presented by 
This course is fast and smooth, with great berms and fun obstacles. A friendly course for beginners through pros.
| 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. | CAT 2/3 practice | |
| 10:30am | CAT 2/3 seeding/racing | |
| 9 a.m. | Pro/CAT 1 practice until CAT 2/3 racing concludes (approximately 1:15 p.m.) | |
| 1:15 | Pro/Semi-Pro/Expert seeding with racing following as soon as brackets are built |
SUNDAY MAY 3 – STXC presented by 
This course is fast, furious and technical, with sharp corners and parts of the 4X course integrated in.
SUNDAY MAY 3 – Dual Slalom
| 8 – 9:30 a.m. | Dual Slalom Practice |
| 9:35 a.m. | Seeding starting with racing to follow as soon as brackets are built. |
* Special note: Dual slalom takes a lot longer than Mountain cross so please be ready to race when your category is called.
TIMING AND RESULTS
AWARDS
Cross Country awards will take place within in two hours of the last finisher of you respective start wave, at the start/finish area.
Mountain Cross and Dual Slalom awards will be at the conclusion of the days racing, at the 4X/DS venue. All riders must be present to receive awards and cash purses for all MSC events. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made so, plan you trip home accordingly.
RACE PHOTOS
Will be provided by our official photography partner, Vast Action Photography. You can visit them at www.vastaction.com
HOW TO GET HERE
Nathrop is located in central Colorado, 7 miles south of Buena Vista and 17 miles north of Salida – right in between Salida and Buena Vista. From Denver take 285 south for 1.5 hours to Johnson Village, follow 285 south for approximately 5 miles, look for event signage on the west side of Highway 285 in Nathrop near the General Store/Post Office.
TECH/EXPO SPACE, VOLUNTEERS, SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES
If you’re interested in volunteering of finding out about sponsorship opportunities, please give us a shout at keith@racemsc.com or (719) 221-1251.
April 14, 2009
Want to go on a ride around town? Its at a pass that you can visit!
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Bike from the north side of McPhlemy Park
on Wednesdays at 0900am
(You are exempt if you are still trying to figure out your tax return)
April 14, 2009
Last Push: Renewed Bicycle Safety Bill Returns to House Senate Bill 148 faces its last big challenge as it returns to the Colorado House for a crucial vote. This vote may mean we either get a 3-foot passing distance or the bill dies. Please make one last call or email to your Colorado State Representative today. ACTION NEEDED – Here is what you can do: 1. Find your State House Representative and their contact info by using the “Search by Zip Code” function. You will need your nine digit zip code. 2. Call and leave a voice mail or send an email asking your Representative to: – Please vote in support of Senate Bill 148 for Bicycle Safety. (Remember – this is a state bill, so be sure to call your State Representative. Please do not call Federal Representatives Coffman, DeGette, Lamborn, Markey, Perlmutter, Polis, or Salazar.)
April 8, 2009
We need your help! Together we can make Chaffee County more bike friendly!
