help needed for may 4 tranquility race

Please considering helping in one of the following functions:

Friday afternoon/evening
- flag and mark course

Saturday
- setup
- registration
- course marshal
- chip return
- hand out medals/awards
- help officials  
- teardown

Let me know when and where you would like to help.
Thanks,
Dale   
tpmbt@cox.net

wed night road ride - apr 24

So far, the forecast is holding for mid-50's Wednesday at 6PM. The wind should be WNW at 10-15mph, so acceptable for riding toward Arlington.

The temps will start dropping, so don't dilly-dally on the way back.

Hope to see you here for the ride tomorrow.

Dave

Psycowpath Opening Weekend

It was a good opening weekend for the Bike Masters Team, 2 first place medals and 2 3rd place medals. Brian got kind of a late start on Saturday but redeemed himself on Sunday, earning a 3rd place medal.  Dale had a good run in the time trial and a good run in the short track. From our vantage point for the short track we could only see a short section of the track, but each time the racers came out of the trees Andre on his geared bike was only a few bike lengths ahead of Dale on the fixed gear, not able to pull away, but Dale could not get around him in the end. His time in the time trial was enough to give him the overall 3rd place position.

 

For the time trial, the pre ride we did on Wednesday night before the race paid off. After that ride I changed to a more aggressive tire than the small block eights that I had been running all winter. The small blocks are great on hard pack but Jewell was not really muddy, just soft, so they felt very slippery on the trail. The pre ride also reminded us of where the climbs and descents were so we had some idea of what gear to be in and how hard to push.

 

Training for the Trek up the Tower, Panama Enduro and all the gravel rides over the winter paid off, I felt pretty good on the bike while others were saying they were out of shape because they hadn't ridden all winter. I could keep up with and even pass people who normally just disappear in front of me.

 

This is what the medals look like this year.

 Daves on the podium

 Dale on the podium.

Brian on the podium.

 

It was good to see a lot of old friends that I hadn't seen all winter, and felt great to get out on the singletrack again. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped put on this and all the races. 

 

And no, I am not going to Cat Up (yet)

 

 

 



tranquility trailwork today, apr 8, 6-8 pm

Meet at kiosk, 124th and Fort St, parking lot by kiosk. May be full of soccer 
mom's so drive carefully. 
 
Work to do: 
Eric is bringing the sod cutter to recut current trail along Big Papio Creek 
south and north of Fort St. We will start at Fort St bridge and go south against 
bike traffic to old trail and then north to big dip and then back south into 
trees. The 18" cutter will hopefully ride over current tread and cut 4-6" off 
both sides. Need to people with shovels throwing cut sod outside of where tigger 
mowes. 
 
Bag trash along Fort St, West Treeline behind houses, along creek south of 
kiosk. Lots of trash from winter. 
 
Lopper and saw low branches in trees (Nursery, Fort St Loop, and North Hill 
Descent, West Treeline behind houses north of Fort. 

Getting trail ready for Nebraska Lottery Psycowpath race on Sat, Apr 20, and for

the riding season. 

snagged some podiums at psycowpath races jewell and swanson

Dave N broke out in force this weekend with winning the Jewell TT and Swanson STXC combined podium and the Swanson cat 3 50+ XC podium.

Brian H had to go to a backup bike to participate only in the Swanson STXC on Saturday but made 3rd place on the Swanson cat 3/40-49 XC podium.

Dale R combined 4th in TT with 4th in STXC for a 3rd place podium - his first podium in 7 yrs or so. Dale's 4hr marathon experience wasn't as fun. He bonked badly on his 5th lap after about 2.5hrs in the saddle. He had to walk the hills on the last 3/4 of the lap. Butt was to sore to sit on and legs were to sore to stand on pedals, so he walked. Hamburger and hot dog helped post race but he didn't feel well till he got home and drank 16oz of milk with 5 spoons of sugar. Should have taken a nap for growth hormone to be released and repair muscle damage but he hasn't yet.

Maybe Dave and Brian will add a little about there race experience this weekend.

Thanks to Midwest Cycling Community and volunteers for doing a great job hosting the Nebraska Lottery Psycowpath Series race weekend - see the link for more mtb racing - Psycowpath.com

Next race is at Tranquility Park April 20th and hosted by us - Bike Masters Cycling.

Volunteers needed for Tranquility race - Sat, Apr 20

Below are time frames and jobs needed to be completed to host the Tranquility Tire Tantrum on Saturday, April 20. If you see something you would like to help with, please email tpmbt [at] cox [dot] net  Thanks, Dale

Friday 18:00 – mark course

-          Sat 08:00 setup

-          08:30 check course

-          08:30-09:30 Registration open for Jr’s, 1^st Timer, Cat 3, 4hr

o   A-M Preregistered – hand out chip and bib number

o   N-Z Preregistered – hand out chip and bib number

o   Day of Registration

o   hand out Psycowpath T-shirts

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-          10:00-12:00 course marshall (by ridgeline)

-          10:30-11:30 Registration open for Cat 2 and 1

o   A-M Preregistered – hand out chip and bib number

o   N-Z Preregistered – hand out chip and bib number

o   Day of Registration, Danna

o   hand out Psycowpath T-shirts

-          11:30 Awards to Jr, 1^st Timer, Cat 3 (announcer, hand out)

-          10:30-14:30 help officials

-          10:30-14:30 chip return sign in

-          12:00-14:00 course marshall (by ridgeline)

-          14:00; 14:30 Awards to Cat 2, 1, 4hr (announce, hand out)

-          14:30 Teardown

beautiful full moon ride home

Worked 5-8 last night, then an hour of yoga at the shop with Emma and company. Always feel more relaxed after that. Going home tonight, once I got into Standing Bear Lake and away from the street lights, realized it was a full moon! Shut my lights off and followed the bluish cement path, seeing my shadow, the softly lit surroundings, and enjoying the peaceful ride. Stopped on the dam to take a couple pictures with my phone. The street lights from the NW and West ends of SBL were reflecting in the water and were beautiful. Best ride home of this year! I took the long route home to just to spend more time out in it.

older style green shop jerseys 30% off

We have a lot of older style Bike Masters green jerseys.
We are going to sell them off at 30% discount.
So, if you want an extra jersey, this is a good chance to get one.

Thanks, Dave

mountain goat road ride - may 19

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/180360808

The map for the Mt Goat ride is posted. There are some new pieces to the route, so please review the map. There is about a mile of gravel road west of Ft Calhoun, so have good tires on your bike.

Dave

mnr snow endo

Got a text at work about Chris and Mike riding fat bikes at Tranquility last night (Monday). I didn't get out there till after 7 but happen to run into them as they were entering the NW treeline.

My first snow ride of the year at Tranquility, I believe. First MNR there since before Christmas. The snow was rideable but challenging. Following Chris' fat track made it easier. Glad to get out in it before it melts away.

Stopped for a beer at Paul's before riding home through Standing Bear Lake. Surprised that the trail was not plowed but it was still rideable, mostly 2-3 inches deep with clear snow to avoid the footprints. There was one snowdrift about a foot deep just before the boat launch parking lot. I sped up to bust through it but didn't have my weight back far enough, thus producing a soft landing snow endo.

The pic is looking back east from where I came from and doesn't really detail much.

Good time getting out to breath hard and ride with friends in the snow.

Bike-Wine-Food Pacific Northwest Apr 28

Join your cycling friends for a wine tasting and gourmet food experience. Ride your bike to Wohlners in Midtown Crossing. 

 https://www.facebook.com/Wohlners

If bike riding doesn't work for you, just meet us there for the festivities.
Dave will be riding from Democracy Park through the neighborhoods to Midtown. Meet there at 4:00PM or join us along the route. 

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/179044402

You can ride back home after the event, or if you want Bike Masters to shuttle you back, call or email Dave to arrange a ride for you and your bike. Some people have a friend or spouse meet them at Wohlners and provide the ride back.

Need to rsvp Dave at the shop 964.1080. $35 plus tax per person due to Dave by close of business Wednesday before event.

Spring Century - April 7

The Spring Century is scheduled for Sunday, April 7.
I am wondering if any of you are interested in driving the van for SAG support.
It could be one of you, or a friend or spouse, or a combination of people taking turns.
Let me know.

It will be relatively flat this year.

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/178832056

Dave

Trek Up The Tower 2013

Team Bike Masters took 1st Place in the Community Team catagory, thanks to all those who participated this year. Full write up and photos to come.

Complete results Here

snow ride to/from work

First snow ride to/from work this year. Left home about 4 pm through about 3" of snow. Returned home after 8pm with about 5". Took neighborhood streets through Standing Bear Lake.

On first attempt, after going about 3 blocks, I turned around and found my rain jacket and two garbage bags in leu of my rain pants. Had to keep my head down and hat tight to limit snow into eyes.

Return was mostly with the wind but the 5" of snow was about all I wanted to pedal through. Had to stand up a couple times to power through snow, especially at SE entrance to SBL.

Forgot my light was on lowest setting when I took this picture:

Quads were tired when I got home and stiffened up while sitting in recliner. Nice to ride snow before trail is plowed or roughed up with shoe prints.

reveal the path postponed till feb 28

REVEAL THE PATH

Adventure cycling documentary rescheduled for Feb. 28 in Omaha

“Reveal The Path,” the visually stunning adventure mountain bike documentary scheduled to screen at the Aksarben Cinema in Omaha on Thursday night has been postponed until next Thursday, Feb. 28, due to the snowstorm forecast for the area.

The event will now be held next Thursday at 7 p.m., preceded at 6 p.m. by a social hour at the cinema hosted by the Omaha Pedalers bicycle club, the presenting sponsor of the event.

“Reveal The Path” is the followup film from the creators of the wildly popular and award-winning film “Ride The Divide.” The film is an inspirational story of adventure, taking viewers on a 36-day vagabond bike trip to some of the world’s most visually stunning destinations. Filmed on four continents, “Reveal The Path” features world-class mountain bikers, including Tour Divide founder Matthew Lee, star of “Ride The Divide,” and Kurt Refsnider, 2011 Tour Divide winner.

All advance tickets sold for the event will be honored at the Feb. 28 show, but if anyone who purchased is unable to attend, the Aksarben will be issuing refunds. Advance tickets still remain for the event for $10 plus service fee and are available at www.aksarbencinema.com. The Aksarben is located at 2110 S. 67th St. in Omaha. Tickets the day of the show will be $15 at the theater.

For more information, contact the Omaha Pedalers or visit their web site at opbc.clubexpress.com.

To view the trailer or for more information, go to www.revealthepath.com.

indoor cycling ends march 9

Saturday, March 9 is the last day for indoor cycling. Hopefully, we will be riding outside after that, even if we have to leave later in the day.

Dave

Reveal the Path at Aksarban Cinema

I already bought my ticket. Hope to see you there. Dale.

From an Omaha Pedalers Bicycle Club email:

Cyclists—Time to Get Outdoors and Ride

With warmer weather just around the corner, Omaha area cyclists are anxious to get on their bikes. The Omaha Pedalers Bicycle Club is sponsoring an exciting cycling adventure film that will make winter-bound cyclists want to get off their trainers, out of the gym and get outside and ride.  “Reveal the Path,” will be coming to the Aksarben Cinema in Omaha on Thursday, February 21^st at 6 p.m.

Presented by Salsa Cycles, the full-length “Reveal the Path” feature filmed on four continents is a visually stunning adventure documentary that will ignite the dreamer in everyone. The film

explores Europe’s snow-capped mountains, Scotland’s lush valleys, Alaska’s rugged coastal beaches, Nepal’s elevated wonders and Morocco’s high desert landscapes.

The screening will be preceded by a social hour with almost all local bike stores represented as well as charity rides like the OwL Ride and Multiple Sclerosis and Diabetes Society.  Experts from Omaha Planning, Omaha Bikes, RDG and others will be available to update cyclists on new trail and bike lanes and assist in helping bike commuters navigate the best route to work.

 
To see the trailer: http://www.revealthepath.com/