The resurrected Tamarack Twister brought XC MtB racing back to Tamarack, Donnelly Idaho, July 9, 2016. The Twister course utilized some trail segments that had been used in previous Tamarack XC races, but the course layout was new. The course begins with the shorter "Enduro Loop" followed by the longer "Forests and Meadow Loop". Both loops start with the same "Bunny Hill" climb … Continue reading 2016 Tamarack Twister→
The weather was perfect, upper 60s F at the start. There was a threat of showers, but none developed during the race or post race festivities. The Coyote Classic courses provide unique challenges for all levels of racers, long tough climbs mixed with and / or followed by innumerable technical features. The course condition was excellent, mostly dry and firm dirt with no mud. … Continue reading 2016 Coyote Classic→
Preparing for a race takes more energy than you think. The training schedule for the preceding week has to be focused on race freshness. Race day has to be reserved for the race travel, race associated activities and the race, and this does not always coincide with the preferences of spouse, family and etcetera … Continue reading 2016 Sage Brush Scramble→
The weather was perfect for the inaugural off-road bicycle race of the Boise region 2016 season, sunny, little wind, low 60F at race start. There had been adequate spring moisture, but the course had been softened by a combination of BLM excavations to improve drainage and an OHV event the preceding weekend. The result was lap time increase of ~7-10% for most riders. … Continue reading 20th Annual Barking Spider Bash→
Congratulations to Wild Rockies Race Team Member Don Reiman for taking 8th place out of eleven in the M60-69 100K solo race. Don’s time of 6:06:56 is somewhat behind the M60-69 winning time of 4:45:35, but I believe this qualifies Don for the Leadville Trail 100 MtB (i.e., 100 miles). The overall first place finishing … Continue reading WR Represented at the Austin Rattler→
The weather was too nice to be called "crossy". The venue at Sandy Point State Park lived up to it's name, "sandy", and the undulations and mature trees enabled the course architect to lay out a course with plenty of climbing, tight turns, off-camber turns, roots and acorns, leaf fall to decrease traction and hide roots and holes. The Fall colors were beautiful, and a good time was had by all. … Continue reading South Idaho CX – Sandy Point 1 and 2→
The 2015 Eagle Island Cyclocross Race was the 13th annual edition of the longest running cyclocross race in the region. The Cat1/2/3 Men's field included several very strong contenders led by Richard Feldman, World 45-49 Time Trial Champion … Continue reading Thirteenth Annual Eagle Island Cyclocross→
The local SW Idaho cyclocross season kicked-off with two races on 9/26/2015 & 9/27/2015, Idaho Wafflecross (#1) & (#2). Wild Rockies Race Team was represented at both races, and Weston and Fritz finished both races. Allis, Chris Ford and Gary joined this "ageless duo" for Wafflecross (#2) … Continue reading Wafflecross number1 and number2→
Once again, the 43rd annual Bogus Basin Hill Climb attracted the largest and most competitive field in the region for a single day amateur cycling event. It is the measuring stick by which cyclists compare themselves. There are no awards or prizes other than bragging rights over your time. … Continue reading 2015 Bogus Basin Hill Climb→
The Coyote Classic has the reputation of being the most technically challenging course in the region available to amateurs of all levels, and the 2015 edition lived up to this reputation. These technical challenges combine to provide significant advantage to those who are able to negotiate them most efficiently … Continue reading 14th Annual Coyote Classic→
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