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→
Barriers or Hurdles are a common feature in Cyclo-cross races, and they require several skills to negotiate efficiently: dismounting; steering and breaking while dismounting; carrying the bike; hurdling while carrying the bike; remounting. In some cases for the most skilled racers, it is possible to jump the barriers while mounted on the bike, and this always pleases the crowd … Continue reading Cyclo-cross Skills – Taking the Barriers in Stride→
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→
I decided to try cyclocross last Fall, primarily as a means to carry race fitness through the Fall and cut the off-season in half. I knew there exists some amount of fanaticism over cyclocross in some of the European low countries, but I thought this was a figment of European patriotism attempting to glorify their dreary Fall weather … Continue reading Discover Cyclocross→
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