Have A Great Weekend!

......I know I'm going too!

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Race???

Not a 100% yet still working the plan out with Grelk....but there may be a cross country race in my future this weekend along with some plain ole good riding. I love the trails at Boone.....so it looks like they are going to have the race and if you go up and help prep the course they'll give you free entry to said race...thats purdy tough to beat:)

Plan #1
Ride up Friday night, camp, work on the trail Saturday, ride the trail, go kick it in the pool at my Aunts house, drink many beers, pass out, Sunday...race, ride home or hitch a ride home.

Plan #2
Crack ass of dawn Saturday morning ride up help with course, ride course, go kick it in the pool at my Aunts house, drink many beers, pass out, Sunday....race, ride home or hitch a ride home.

I feel like being overly stupid too, the plan would be for me to ride the commuter up while pulling the Monkey....yeah thats purdy fucking cool I know:) Andy may be in to this as well anyone else up for a ride:)?


I'm not the only one with this idea....ehy:)

Peace

Postponed....

Spoke Pony Showdown POSTPONED

Written by Scott Capstack

Saturday, 15 March 2008

Mother Nature has her own ideas....Currently at 4am, we already have between 1/4" to 1/2" of rain and it's still falling. As we mentioned yesterday, the trails just can't handle this amount rain, therefore.... Spoke Pony Showdown 3hr/6hr and 5k/10k has been POSTPONED. The new date for the event is Saturday, MARCH 29th. Exactly two weeks from today. Same time. Same location. We'll post more details in the next couple of days. Thank you all for understanding. Spread the Dirt. Peace

Not Looking Good...But I Bet We Race!

This photo is how the bikes looked last year on our way to thee Spoke Pony Showdown...seems the weather man thinks change isn't good...my money is on that the race will be a go!

Craig and I hooked up on the way home for a bevey break on thee Trestle bridge...great day for a ride.

thee trike makeover...... almost ready for bead blasting:)


See you in Missouri!

Peace

Syllamo's Revenge....Better Get On IT!

Just recieved this email from Steve Parker:

Registration topped 225 on day 1, and it looks like all 350 spots will be taken soon.

I've been getting a lot of questions about camp sites, so I thought I'd give you some info. I've reserved Group Camps 1 & 2, which are on both sides of the Pavilion, where the registration, pre-race meeting, start, finish, meal and awards presentation will take place. They will be available first thing Friday, and will be open until there isn't any more room. The Forest Service has told me that Camp 1 has room for 50 campers, and Camp 2 has room for 30 campers. With that many campers, it would be close, but that's the number they gave me.

Blanchard Springs Campground has many more individual campsites, but non that can be reserved. All are on a first come basis.

The website now has all details about the additional divisions, prize money and awards for 2008. Don't miss out!

Thanks!

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Have a great day!

Steve Parker
Syllamo's Revenge


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Syllamo's Revenge Is A GO!

Up at midnight last night too make sure I got me little ass in. Word on the street is we Iowa boy's are rounding up another crew to go and play in the Arkansas mountains:) Can't wait to see who all is going, gonna be a hoot....50 miles of pure fucking awesome single track:) Our brothers from Missouri have raved about this race for the last few years I've seen them at Ouachita. Road the rollers for an hour last night....Rage Against The Machines "Take the Power Back" almost sent me into a rage......wanting to rip the fucking legs off anyone who toed the line with me(at least thats what I was thinking)....then it was over and reality came back:) Wore a few layers and road myself into a damn good puddle of sweat.....I gonna shed weight like strippers shedding their clothes:) Gonna be a warm one today....hitting the streets and black label for a couple.

Peace

A little Contest..

First one to get the year and race location of these 2 same day photos wins a cycling sculpture:)

T-Bone wins.....by the grace of his computer geekyness and my lack of thinking:) Starting to scan our 3000+ film photos. Damn I've had a ton of fun with alot more to come:)

10-19-1996 back when racing the Pitts was a fucking hoot.

Peace

Weekend Booyah!

Friday afterwork it was time to get the Trail Slayer out for some chop-chop time, then the chainsaw for a few downed trees, remove a bridge and then throw some rocks around.....caveman style:) We had the Prive Vandelune Memorial Ride going on Saturday and I wanted the trail to be great.....all was looking good til the damn rain hit around 5:30pm it was only a 5 minute storm, with around an .5 inches of rain:)


way back in Denmans by thee service road

Teri is training for the Dirty Duatholon, we're tag teaming it this year...Bianchi was loving the run

just have too love a well groomed trail:)

removed the fucked up little bridge, replaced with rocks....still need to fill that hole all the way up so when heavy rains come the water won't wash all away....just silt the area in....at least in theory:)


Saturday was up at the crack of dawn to go mow a little at the Center for the Squirrels Nest TT on Sunday. After that it was time too eat then load up the BOB, 2 cases of Miller Lite was heading to the old fire pit for a mid ride break for those of us attending thee Price Vanderlune ride and braving thee some what puddly trails....all was good......most of us got muddy for a great cause and many of us went down at least once:) Some road straight to thee beer stop....gotta love Westy, Chad, Marko and Rob Verstegh:)

rolling beer wagon rides again:)

almost 50 mates showed up to help raise funds....I believe almost $1300 was raised Saturday......that is awesome:)

lead group waiting....and waiting....and waiting....before we figured everybody else must have bailed or went too thee HillSide:) A little bit muddy:)

Party at thee old fire pit...

Brutha Chad, Westy, and Johnny C....wait I see Nathen in there too:)

The ride was susposed to be back at 2pm for the raffle.....I believe we were more then a little late:) I did managed to win a sawheat ass Thompsen seat post for thee Monkey:)

Sunday was thee Time Trial....damn good time...I ended up with 3rd over all....little brutha Andy beat me by 7 seconds....you little bastard:) Cam took the win with more then 40seconds on me...... thanks too everyone who showed up to raise even more money for the Vanderlunes and for our trails:)

GO!

Looken fast but not feeling it....

Basso hot on me tail:)

after party at the shop....Rasmussen Bike Shop that is...

"I'll drink this beer and still kick yer ass Squirrely" damn Cam is serious when drinking too.....lighten up bro:)

Local legend Chris Maharry the man behind the race:) Love ya brutha:)

Many more photos can be found here for both days events...more of the time trial here thanks to Steve Fry. I'm sure there are more out in intraspace.....I'll post links when I find them....I know Justin should have some good shots also. I found them....Squirrels Nest TT and the Price Vanderlune Ride

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Sundays Squirrels Nest Time Trail Info/ Saturdays Price Vandelune Fund Raiser Info./A Little Greasy Riding

The IMBCS season finale, IMBCS #7 – `Squirrels Nest' is coming up
this Sunday, September 23! Due to the urban sprawl that is taking
place on top of the old Sycamore Trail, race director Chris Maharry
found it necessary to change the location after 7 years. The new
course is going to be at the old Science Center Trails and is being
designed by trail building maestro, Squirrel, so you know it's going
to be a killer course! This is the 8th edition of the time trial and
local mountain biking legend / race director Chris Maharry always
seems to come through in creating a great event that is both fun and
challenging for all skill levels.

The skinny: registration opens at 9:00. The cost is a measly $25 for
all participants. The first rider will start at 10am sharp with
riders starting at one minute intervals.

The start / finish area will be located near Greenwood Park, there
will be plenty of parking available at the Ashworth Pool parking lot
and along 45th St.

As always, there will be a ton of schwag and most people, if not
everyone, will go home with something other than their dirty bikes.

Directions to Ashworth Pool parking lot. Take Interstate 235 through
Des Moines, take the 42nd St exit and head south on 42nd St until
you get to Grand Ave. Turn right (west) on Grand Ave. until you get
to 45th St. Turn left (south) on 45th St and continue south on 45th
St. 45th St. ends at Ashworth Pool. Park your car and get ready to
rip it up on some of the best mountain biking trails that Iowa has
to offer! I've also attached a map located in the files section of
the IORCA Yahoo Group Site
(http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/IORCA/).

All proceeds generated from this race will be donated to CITA
(Central Iowa Trail Authority) and the Price Vandelune Memorial
Fund. Both are great causes! Without CITA, all of the trails at the
Science Center wouldn't exist. A lot of hard work goes into
maintaining the great trails that we have to enjoy throughout the
year.

For those of you that don't know what had happened to Chad and
Dorothy Vandelune, they had an 8 month old son, Price, that passed
away on September 5. Kim West and a few of Chad and Dorothy's
friends have been kind enough to set up a fund raising campaign to
help Chad and Dorothy cover some of the expenses.

The board members of the IMBCS also would like to welcome all
participants and their families to join us at Rasmussen Bike Shop,
located at 301 Grand Ave in West Des Moines (east of the Science
Center) following the conclusion of the race for the Squirrel's Nest
awards presentations and also for the IMBCS series awards
presentations. There will be free food provided from Jason's Deli in
West Des Moines and possibly free beer (were still working on the
beer).

Questions? Race Director Chris Maharry can be contacted at: 515-577-
0203.

You are all also encouraged to join us this Saturday for another fund raiser for the Price Vandelune Memorial Fund at the Science Center. This will be a great opportunity to ride with some of the coolest people around and also to pre-ride the course for Squirrel's Nest! Details are as follows:

Something Rad for Price, Dorothy and ChadA community off-road ride and fundraiser for the Price Vandelune MemorialFundDear fellow bike riders:We were all saddened by the untimely passing of Price Vandelune onWednesday, September 5, 2007 and would like to take the opportunity toinvite you to join in an off-road celebration this Saturday, September 22 atnoonon the beautiful Science Center off-road trail system.We will meet at Ashworth Pool, 45th & Grand, Des Moines, and embark upon aleisurely, fun and joyous celebration of life, friendship and trails. TheRasmussen truck will be there with tent and tunes and homemade lemonade andcookies will be for sale!We invite the participation of the bike riding community and request atleast a $20 donation to the Price Vandelune Memorial Fund. All $20 donationswill be entered in a raffle for these incredible donations:

1. Oakley has been kind enough to donate an autographed pair of glasses(across the lens) from Pro Tour Rider Bobby Julich and a pair of fashionglasses, too (need not be present to win).2. Topeak Prepstand from Barr Bike! (Must be present to win) 3. CyclesGladiator (bottle of merlot from Ethan at Fleur Wine & Ale, it has a bikeand a naked lady on the label) (Must be present to win)4. FOUR 22oz Fat Tire Ales (New Belgium Brewery also from Ethan at FleurWine & Ale) (Must be present to win)5. Professional 30-minute swim lessons from ISU's former coach at AmesRacquet and Fitness. (Must be present to win)6. Arbonne sunscreen product (Must be present to win)Please note, this ride is at your own discretion and the organizers aredoing this as a community event to honor the friendship of all bike ridersand enjoy the afternoon together.Join us or donate by stopping at Rasmussens Bike Shop to buy a ticket(s) ORmailing a check to the Price Vandelune Memorial Fund, (First American Bank,Des Moines, IA.) The Orphanage Attn: Kim West, P.O. Box 13133, Des Moines,IA 50310. (Please note your desire to entered in the raffle when mailingchecks).Questions:Marc Hollander: marcthollander@gmail.comRob Versteegh: oakleyiowa@mchsi.comThanks for your time, kind thoughts and support for our friends in theirtime of need.Regards,Marc T. Hollander & Rob Versteegh



Yesterday Johnny, Chad, Andy and I hit the Squirrels Nest course to get a feel:) Hillside, and Roller Coaster where in good shape with a few greasy spots....I was thee first to go down in a greasy corner right after the last creek crossing on Roller Coaster:) After hitting thee course it was time for a break so we headed to thee old fire pit by the river. A few minutes of bs'ing and we thought we'd hit up Squirrels Nest.....the first piece was purdy greasy, we questioned turning around but said fuck it....and rolled on like giddy little boys:) "Sometimes you have to break thee rules" Do as I say, not as I do type shit ya know:) While we were flying through thee Nest Johnny took a good greasy spill infront of us, we rolled on out to the Rabbit Trail heading towards Denmans.....just as I was going to roll by thee exit my now single Monkey wanted some more giddy goodness, turning down thee trail leading my bruthas on another slip sliding away ride:) Here is where Chad nearly went down although I think this was due too all the damn walnuts/buckeye's on the trail....we have a bumper crop this year...of both:) Denmans going backwards keeps you purdy clean.....the really only shitty part of the trail is the piece from Little Italy too the entrance.....and thee puddles are full so if'n your going to ride.....stay on the fucking trail.....ride through the puddle not around the damn thing..... widening the tread pissess me off:( I would say by Friday afternoon the trail will be in good shape with the usual puddle spots that take awhile to dry up.



Chad, Andy and Johnny.....

thee creek was running good:)

break time at old fire pit..

in Denmans..

I had to hose off outside:)

Peace and see your asses this Weekend:)

Word isn't OUT just yet:)

Some of you will be seeing these images very soon:) Prepare to be light headed, out of breath, with a little lactic build up:) We RAGE this weekend:)





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YEE FUCKING HAW!!!

3 days of throwing down laps at 7 Oaks will put a smile on any dirt loving brutha or sista:) Great people, great course, great weather for July....perfect:) Finished the race...another great thing....was running 7th place at the beginning of me 2nd lap, but at the top of the first climb I reached for me water bottle only too find and empty cage....this not good kiddies:) Marched on.... just too a different beat of the drum....dehydrated some what by the time I come upon Bruce Neil...begging him for a suck of his bottle...thank You agian Bruce.....sip and back on the trail....still not enough liquids.....reach the top almost to the alfalfa field ...Kyle Sedor is coming up to pass...once again I'm asking for liquids...he obliges his whole bottle.....I chugg as much as I can then give back....now belly full and feeling not so good....I march on. Last lap....all about survival:) Not sure where I finished over all but it was a great race. To all I had the pleasure of meeting this weekend while camping until next time...PEACE.





















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