Monticello MTB Trails

For those of you interested in helping keep mountain bike trails in Monticello please check out http://www.friendsofbertramlakes.org/

Wright County Commish Rose is looking for folks to attend a meeting on Friday morning 9:30 regarding the old Camp Manitou.

For more info contact.

friendsofbertram@hotmail.com

Also check out:  Friends of Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Park (YMCA Camp Manitou) on Facebook

March 1st, 2010 | Filed under: Uncategorized by Mike | No Comments » |

HOP Fit Club Meeting

The House of Pizza Fit Club will be having it’s annual membership meeting on Thursday February 25 at 6pm at the downtown House of Pizza.   The HOP fit club is for anyone looking to stay active while doing a little socializing as well.  There are great opportunities to get involved in group and training rides and/or runs.   All types of athletes and fitness levels are welcome to join. You can check out the website and blog here.

Stop by on Thursday to see what it is all about!!

February 20th, 2010 | Filed under: Uncategorized by Mike | No Comments » |

Race Across The Sky

If you are looking for something to do tomorrow night check out

“Race Across the Sky

This is the 2009 Leadville 100 story featuring the rivalry between Lance Armstrong and Dave Wiens

It is playing one night only at theaters across the country at 7p.m locally.

Tickets are available online  here

Check it out!!

October 21st, 2009 | Filed under: Uncategorized by Mike | No Comments » |

Quick Update

Well it looks like we finally got summer in Minnesota. Go Figure we would get it in the middle of September.  I don’t know about you but I’m ready for some nice cool Mountain biking weather.  However, the warmer weather has definitely kept us nice and busy lately here in the shop.

Just wanted to touch on a couple of events coming up.

September 26th and 27th is Race weekend in St. Cloud

Saturday is the Revolution Single Track Escape at the north loop.  - This is the final race for the MNSCS series and is great family fun.  Even if you are not racing it is still great family fun watching some of the best riders in the state.  There will even be pizza from the House of Pizza

Sunday is the 8th annual Pork Chop Challenge at River Side park. - The pork chop is a Cross race that weaves back and forth through the park.  Since the race is held in a relatively small area it makes for some great race viewing.  Plus there is a chili contest every year so make sure you come hungry.

Both of these races are used as fundraisers for the club to build and maintain the trails in our area.   There will be a raffle at each of the races to win a sweet bike frame.  You could win a Salsa MTB frame on Saturday and a Kona CX from on Sunday.   With your raffle ticket you will also get a really nice cycling/x-c skiing hat to wear around this fall and winter.

September 18th, 2009 | Filed under: Uncategorized by Mike | No Comments » |

MMCC Trail Work

Just a quick reminder that there is trail work tomorrow night (September 10).  Meet at 6pm at the north loop.  This is the last chance to get the trail mowed and trimmed before the race at the end of the month.  Bring your friends!!!!

The newest section of the jail trail is now open and ready to ride!!! Get out there and break it in.

September 9th, 2009 | Filed under: Uncategorized by Mike | No Comments » |

Salsa 2-4 recap

Another year of the 24 of Afton race is in the books.

This year there were 7 of us that went down and raced/camped together.  Matt, Alex, Dan and myself from the shop as well as Ryan, Aaron and Eric all decided to ride the race solo instead of on a team for 2009.

We started setting up camp by shortly after noon on Friday.  Even though the race doesn’t start till 5 p.m it is nice to get down there early to get a prime camping spot.  Thanks to Aaron and Eric we had probably my favorite spot to date.  We were shaded from the sun (maybe not the best since it was so cool out) and had a great view of everyone climbing Manhandler.  Once everyone’s tents are setup the nerves start flowing and we all got a little anxious for the start.  Speaking of tents, Matt decided he wouldn’t need a sleeping bag for this trip, which may not have been a problem, unless you forget your tent poles and then have  to sleep in the back of your truck bed while using your tent as a sleeping bag.  At least the mosquitoes weren’t out.

Once the race started the nerves calmed and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves.  It is definitely more relaxing not having the added pressure of being part of a  team.  Everyone was able to ride at their own pace and we were all able to ride together.  We did a couple of back to back laps then headed back to put some meat on the grill and put the lights on the bike.  Once you get off the bike and sit down it gets really hard to motivate yourself to get back on an go for a couple more laps.  None of us were out to win the race.  We like to think of it more like a camping trip with quite a bit of riding. In the end I think everyone was ok with their results but most of us probably could have pushed out a couple more laps.  There is always next year.

More Pictures and video to come later.

Carnage report.

Packy - 4 Flats on one lap resulting in a two lost CO2 pumps and a multi-tools.  Note to self: always close seatbag.

Newman - Broken Chain(s)….would you expect anything different

Alex - Bloody knee and maybe a pair of soiled shorts from almost falling off a grate down to a hole.

Congrats to Doom for taking the win in the 8 hour solo race.

September 1st, 2009 | Filed under: Uncategorized by Mike | 2 Comments » |

Year end Closeout Sale

That’s right it is that time a year again.

All of the remaining 2009 bikes are marked down to their final blowout price.  Most of the bikes are now 20%-40% off the standard retail prices!!!

Some other items on sale:

  • Bike racks 10%-20% off
  • Clothing all at least 20% off
  • BMX Helmets and Clothing at least 20% off
  • Inline skates 30%-50% off
  • and much much more!!!

Now is the time to save BIG

August 20th, 2009 | Filed under: Uncategorized by Mike | 1 Comment » |

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August 20th, 2009 | Filed under: Uncategorized by Mike | No Comments » |

Upcoming Trial Work Nights

Wednesday July 29, 2009 -  North Loop

6p.m.  Meet at the Trail head

Thursday July 30, 2009 - Plum Creek/Riverbluffs Trail

6p.m.  Meet at the white gate off 33rd Ave.

July 24th, 2009 | Filed under: Uncategorized by Mike | No Comments » |

Tour Of Saints!!

Don’t forget about the Tour of Saints this weekend.  The weather looks like it is going to be great!!!!  If you register by tomorrow (July 9th) you save 5 bucks!!  If you haven’t already check out their website at www.tourofsaints.com.

July 8th, 2009 | Filed under: Uncategorized by Mike | No Comments » |