Joe Huber Family Farm & Bob's Red MIll Racing Presents...

The Joe Huber Family Farm and Bob's Red Mill p/b Focus Racing present Apple Cross, THE two-day season opener race weekend in beautiful Starlight, Indiana just minutes from Louisville. Come out Sept. 11 & 12 as we celebrate the start of cyclocross (and apple) season by racing through private farmland surrounded by lakes, orchards, pumpkin patches, rolling corn fields; an idyllic yeoman farmer's fantasy that would make Thomas Jefferson weep.

The fun doesn't stop with the racing, there will be hayrides, goat petting and other activities for the kids! Let the sound of cowbells and the sweet smell of warm apple pie bring you to Starlight, IN September 11 and 12.

Dust off the 'cross bike and come on up - this will be a great tune-up for the Zipp OVCX Series beginning the following weekend in Cincinnati!

Racing starts at 10:00 am both days. Pre-register for both races and save $10 (and no day-of late fee).

Sept. 11&12, 2010

The Joe Huber Family Farm

2421 Engle Rd

Starlight, Indiana

www.applecrossfestival.com

Pre-register @ bikereg.com:

http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=11472

Facebook @ Huber's Apple Cross CX

Twitter @ HubersAppleCX

Schedule of events:

10:00 CAT 4 MEN, CAT 4 MEN 35+, CAT 4 MEN 45+ 40 MIN

11:00 CAT 3/4 WOMEN, CAT 3/4 WOMEN 35+, MEN SS 30 MIN

11:45 JUNIORS 10-12 20 MIN

12:15 KIDS RACE 10 MIN

12:40 JUNIORS 13-14, 15-18 30 MIN

1:30 CAT 3 MEN, CAT 3 MEN 35+, CAT 3 MEN 45+ 45 MIN

2:30 ELITE WOMEN, ELITE MASTER MEN 1/2/3 35+/45+ 45 MIN

3:30 CAT 1/2/3 ELITE MEN 60 MIN

Joe Huber Family Farm & Bob's Red MIll Racing Presents...

Upcoming Olmsted Trail Days - Mark Your Calendars!

Saturday, August 7 1:00-4:00pm Meet at Old Seminary Road, parking available along Barret Hill Road near intersection with Beargrass Rd

Thursday, August 26 5:00-7:30pm (Red Zone Event) Meet in gravel lot across from Frisbee/Rugby Field at base of Cochran Hill

Wednesday, September 1 5:30-7:30pm Meeting location tbd

Other upcoming volunteer events include:

JULY

Volunteer Event: Cherokee Park

Saturday, July 17         9:00am-12:00pm

Restore this scenic beauty! Meet in parking lot at Lexington and Ledge Roads.

Volunteer Event: Chickasaw Park

Saturday, July 24        9:00am-12:00pm

Join us to restore this neighborhood favorite! Volunteers meet at Main Lodge.

AUGUST

Volunteer Event: Cherokee Park

Saturday, August 7        9:00am-12:00pm

Save Our Trees! Volunteers meet in parking lot at Lexington and Ledge Roads.

Volunteer Trail Project: Cherokee Park

Saturday, August 7  1:00pm-4:00pm

Join us as we work to improve our urban trails! Volunteers meet near intersection of Barret Hill and Beargrass Roads.

  

Volunteer Event: Iroquois Park

Saturday, August 14         9:00am-12:00pm

Help preserve Lousiville's Yellowstone! Volunteers meet near the kiosk in the Amphitheater parking lot.

Volunteer Event: Cherokee Park

Saturday, August 21        9:00am-12:00pm

Do your part to restore this popular urban destination! Volunteers meet in parking lot at Lexington and Ledge Roads.

Volunteer Event: Chickasaw Park

Saturday, August 28        9:00am-12:00pm

Come out to help preserve this riverfront beauty! Volunteers meet at Main Lodge.

For more info and to register, folks should visit WWW.OLMSTEDPARKS.ORG/EVENTS, or contact Sarah at 456-1623 or sarah.wolff@olmstedparks.org.


*Remember folks, even if you were were a champion topiarist back in college, unauthorized trail work is STRICTLY PROHIBITED!

Upcoming Olmsted Trail Days - Mark Your Calendars!

Louisville Mountainbikers Meetup Ride Info

http://www.meetup.com/Louisville-Mountainbikers/calendar/14018697/

From Tony Shulthise, organizer:

Seneca Park advanced BEGINNER ride followed by advanced Moderate ride

Advanced BEGINNER portion
Distance - Approx. 4 miles (you can cut this short anytime you like and ride back on the roads)
Duration - Approx. 1.5 hours or less
Ride Rating - advanced BEGINNER (click link for descriptions. This is advanced for a beginner ride but no one will be left behind) This ride can be very challenging for a beginner and involves rocks, roots, some pretty steep climbs, some logs to get over, etc... You need to be coordinated and confident on a bike to make this one. You don't have to know a lot about mountain biking. We will help you through any obstacles you want help with.

Wear shoes with good treads
Wear biking gloves to protect your hands if you fall
Wear protective eye wear. There are many branches that cross the trail

Advanced MODERATE portion
This ride will start after the conclusion of the beginner ride. We will continue and ride the Cherokee side of the park. This section requires very good endurance, good technical skills on your bike and the ability to move relatively fast. It is very strenuous.
Distance - Approx. 8 miles (you can cut is short anytime you like and ride back on the roads)
Duration - Approx. 1.5 hours (we ride back on the road in the dark)
Ride Rating - advanced MODERATE (click link for descriptions. If you can't keep up on this one you will need to drop and ride the roads back.) This ride involves rocks, roots, some pretty steep climbs, some logs to get over, etc... You need to be very coordinated and very confident on a bike to make this one. You should have at least 25 rides on technical mountain biking courses and be in excellent fitness to do this ride.

For the second ride....
You should have a tail light for your bike for the night ride back to the car on the road
You should have some kind of reflectors on your body or your bike

Requirements:
1. Mountain bike in good working order (test ride your bike BEFORE you come. Make sure the brakes work well, the tires are properly inflated and the bike shifts properly into all gears. PLEASE - DO NOT come without test riding your bike to make sure everything works properly)
2. Helmet. Its easy to forget to bring a helmet. I've done it but I just bold it here so you don't forget. You will need a helmet to ride with us. There may or may not be extra's available so don't forget.
3. Bring water. Don't forget to bring ID and your insurance card in case of an emergency.

Finding Us - Meet at Basketball Courts parking lot near the Seneca walking track. We will hit the trail at 6:30 sharp. Be there at 6:15 so you can unload and be ready to roll. We have to leave on time to allow time for the ride following.

This is a moderate ride requiring beginner mountain biking skills and begninner to moderate fitness. If it is raining or if the trails are muddy we will NOT meet. Please check back for this listing the day before the ride.

This Meetup repeats every week on Monday until August 1, 2010.

Louisville Mountainbikers Meetup Ride Info

SHORT TRACK SERIES FINALE JUNE 30th!

Be sure to come out for the last race of the Series June 30th, Cherokee Park (Pee Wee Reese Rd & Seneca Park Rd)! It's gonna rock!  Thanks to all the racers, friends, families, volunteers, and spectators for making this an awesome Series!

**Overall Points Standings as of Week 4: HERE (Jrs/Kids coming soon)**

PS If you haven't raced the Series yet, it's not too late - Jump in and race your butt off!  Racing starts @5:30PM

Three words.
Short.
Track.
Segal.

SHORT TRACK SERIES FINALE JUNE 30th!

A RIPin' Good Deal from Niner!

Read all about it! R.I.P9 Specs HERE

A RIPin' Good Deal from Niner!

Short Track Series Pre-Reg Now Available Online!

http://www.truesport.com/register/events/flyer.asp?ID=1285

BONUS:

Mountain Bike Depot will be open Monday, 24th 4-7pm ONLY to Pre-Registered Racers!

Pre-register online, then come in on the 24th for a FREE pre-race mini-tuneup!! (shifter/brake adjustments/lube kinda thing...parts extra).  Don't get caught with your pants down on race day.

Short Track Series Pre-Reg Now Available Online!

2010 Rocky Mountain Altitude 29er Reviewed!

On the eve of Rocky Mountain Bicycles 29th year of existence, it launched its 29er platform using the Altitude full-suspension and the Vertex hardtail bikes as the canvas on which to paint art. I’ve previously reviewed the Altitude frameset with an emphasis on outlining its suspension and straight-up geometry characteristics so it made sense for me to leverage that familiarity by trying the Altitude 29er.

This “First Looks” article serves as an introduction to the Altitude 29er; a future article and further follow-ups will canvass the bike’s performance and long-term durability.

Rocky has had a well deserved reputation for putting together quality bicycles with a feel best described as nimble. The bottom line is that Rocky’s handle well.

In 2008, Rocky Mountain replaced the ETS-X in the all-mountain category with the Altitude platform. The Altitude can be thought of as a all-mountain bike for those who prefer to keep their wheels on the ground as opposed to the Slayer Super XC bikes which I described as a pocket downhill bike in my review. I had found the conventional 26″ wheeled Altitude to be a best-in-class climber and a singletrack knife.

The Altitude 29er is an Altitude with several frame and component tweaks for 29″ wheels.

Full article can be found here:

http://reviews.mtbr.com/blog/rocky-mountain-altitude-29er-2010-first-look/

Come in and rent one today!

Pipeline, North Vancouver - RM Altitude 29er from Lee Lau on Vimeo.

2010 Rocky Mountain Altitude 29er Reviewed!

Blowout Sale on bikes THIS WEEK ONLY!

Great deals on bikes May 4-8.  Just how great?  Some examples of our blowout bikes:

2009 Rocky Mountain Trailhead (18" & 19")....Originally $1249....NOW $859.99
2009 Rocky Mountain Element 10 (20.5")....Originally $1549.99....NOW $1,049.99
2009 Rocky Mountain Element 30 (18"& 19")....Originally $2,299.99....NOW $1,749.99
2009 Rocky Mountain Element 50 (18")....Originally $2,799.99....NOW $2,199.99
2009 Rocky Mountain Altitude 30 (18")....Originally $2,849.99....NOW $2,099.99
2009 Salsa La Cruz Cross Bike (55cm)....Originally $1,775....NOW $1,199.99
2009 Rocky Mountain Solo Team CXR Cross Bike (54cm)....Originally $2,799.99....NOW $2,299.99
2009 Rocky Mountain Solo CXR Cross Bike (54cm)....Originally $1,699.99...NOW $1,249.99
2009 Rocky Mountain Solo Cross Bike (54cm)....Originally $1,299.99....NOW $949.99
2009 Surly Karate Monkey (18")....Originally $1,175....NOW $859.99

*Deep discounts apply to in-stock bikes only.  Once they're gone, they're gone!

Blowout Sale on bikes THIS WEEK ONLY!

Louisville MTB Short Track Series has a new home!

This year the Series is at Seneca Park near the Wilderness Loop!

For those of you who don't know where that is, it's at the corner of Pee Wee Reese Rd & Seneca Park Rd.  We're very excited to be doing this in a park many people in the the area already bike.  So now there is no excuse not to come out!

For more info, visit:  www.louisvilleshorttrack.com

Louisville MTB Short Track Series has a new home!

Louisville MTB Short Track Series is BACK for 2010!

Itching for a mid-week summer race series? Louisville short track mountain bike racing action returns this summer beginning May 26th, and continues every Wednesday for 5 weeks! Location will be posted soon, but save these dates:
May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23

4:30pm - Course open for pre-riding
5:00pm - Registration opens
5:30pm - (05 min) - Kids race (FREE, but registration is required)
5:40pm - (20 min) - Cat 3 Women, Junior Men/Women
6:05pm - (20 min) - Cat 3 Men
6:30pm - (25 min) - Cat 2 Men, Masters Men, Singlespeed
7:00pm - (30 min) - Pro/Cat 1/2 Women
7:30pm - (30 min) - Pro/Cat 1 Men

$10, $5 for juniors, kids FREE!
USAC permit pending

Stay tuned for more details!

www.louisvilleshorttrack.com

Louisville MTB Short Track Series is BACK for 2010!

New Trail at Waverly! From Billy Davis:

New Trail at Waverly! From Billy Davis:

Cherokee Park Trail Day - Saturday, April 3rd 12-4pm

A message from Chuck Clark, KyMBA trail crew co-leader:

The next trail crew in Cherokee is scheduled for this coming Saturday (April 3rd) between 12-4. It should be a great weekend to ride beforehand and then do some work if you want.


One thing that will be changing from previous trail crews is the location. Due to a delay in trail design, we will switch gears to focus on the KyMBA Downhill or Beech Tree Hill. Most of you will probably be familiar with the large, fallen beech tree that the trail goes through on this section of trail. 


There will be no major project, but several small ones including:
- improving trail section as it goes just underneath of fallen beech tree. Elimination of braking bumps, removal of logs, etc. will be focus.
- closing of rogue walking trails all up and down that hillside with branches, logs, etc.
- deberming in a few areas on hillside and flat
- if there is enough time and manpower, I would love to tune up those berms on the switchback.


If you have a spot or two you would like to focus on this popular hillside, please come on out and help. Tools will be provided. Bring gloves. I think Olmsted normally brings some water, but the temps will be warm this weekend.


This Google map link shows the parking lot near the archery range where Beals Branch Rd and the Scenic Loop come together. Walk up the hillside via the trail entrance/exit and look for the trailcrew. 
Hope to see you there!

Cherokee Park Trail Day - Saturday, April 3rd 12-4pm

Ladies' Night with Moving Comfort - Monday, 3/22

LADIES' NIGHT - MOVING COMFORT BRA-FITTING CLINIC
- Monday, March 22 5-7PM

Join us for a bit of wine and cheese, and some expert advice on bra fit.  Kela Robinson, Moving Comfort sportsbra fit expert, will provide much-needed advice on the proper bra fit. We'll also have special pricing on Moving Comfort garments and a drawing for a free bra.
(LADIES ONLY PLEASE!)

See you all on Monday!

Ladies' Night with Moving Comfort - Monday, 3/22

O'Bannon Woods Trail Day - Sunday, March 14th, 10:00am

Remember that clocks "spring forward" one hour this weekend!  Also, volunteer six hours to our local trails and receive a 25% discount in our shop or The Trail Store!

A message from Chris Ward:

We plan to work from 10am - 1pm on the Fire Tower trail that was built last Summer.  We have a few areas of the trail that need to be rock armored to be able to support riding during the spring and fall seasons.  Some of these sections either have springs or seeps that are keeping the areas wet. Other areas have suffered damage from freeze-thaw that needs to be repaired.   Riding season is getting closer, so this is an important task that needs to be completed to get the trail in good riding condition.  We will need lots of help!

If conditions allow we will ride afterward. 

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O'Bannon Woods Trail Day - Sunday, March 14th, 10:00am

Cherokee Park Trail Volunteer Opportunity - Saturday, 3/6

A message from crew leader Chuck Clark:

OK! I think it’s pretty safe to say the trail crew this weekend WILL NOT be snowed out.

Everything is as previous except the times will be 10-2 this Saturday, 3/6. Might be a good day to bring the road bike (gasp!) and venture out afterward as the temps are forecasted to be in the 50’s. Unfortunately, it will be freezing every night beforehand, so the trails will likely be very soft (which means unfit to ride!).

Please forward to anyone that might be interested. The hyperlink in the e-mail below will help anyone with directions, etc.

Thanks!

Chuck Clark


chuckc1971@insightbb.com


KYMBA Trail Crew Thread

Cherokee Park Trail Volunteer Opportunity - Saturday, 3/6

Spring Thaw Sale

The Spring Thaw Sale is coming next week, March 9 - 13th! Stay tuned to our Twitter Account to learn about the Twitter Deal of the Day!

Spring Thaw Sale

DRT Mountain Bike Race Series - Starts April 18th!

Received this information today from our good friends at DRT Consulting. The DRT Race Series is an excellent addition to your calendar, particularly if you are targeting the DINO race series. Many of the DRT and DINO races this year will be within a 2 - 3 hour drive of Louisville, and - as always - promise to provide the highest quality of promotion and racing!

A few words from Don Galligher, owner of DRT Consulting:

Welcome to the DRT Series. It is a five event grass root production trying to put the fun back into MTB racing! Series awards will be given, and each event will present individual age group and overall accolades. The series goal is to give a complement for your preparation for the premiere events in our region, and for beginners to have a non-threatening event to get their feet wet. The series will visit many excellent trail systems throughout the state, and thanks to HMBA, we have many great venues to choose from. A portion of the proceeds from the two events held at BCSP will be donated to HMBA to further trail development in the state of IN.

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DRT Mountain Bike Race Series - Starts April 18th!

Yucaipa Dirt Classic + Win Pua's Palace

If you're like me, you often dream of traveling to indulge in the best riding, having your own personal restroom pre-race, having a warm shower after races, an exceptionally comfortable place to camp that doesn't leave those impossible "cricks" in your back, a kitchen where you can immediately make a meal without even having to leave the venue.  Ah, the luxury!

The good news is, you don't have to be PRO for all of this to be yours!  PRO mountain biker Pua Sawicki is raffling off her 2006 Carriage C-Force Fifth Wheel Toy Hauler and her 2008 F-250 4X4 Crewcab to pull it anywhere you can dream of taking it.  Both of these "toys" have all the bells and whistles - from heated seats and navigation to a full bike garage with storage drawers and work bench!  This could be the best raffle ticket you've ever purchased.  There is no doubt that you would be the envy of cyclists everywhere - I promise.  But, check it out for yourself:

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Yucaipa Dirt Classic + Win Pua's Palace

Ladies' Night with Moving Comfort Returns! Feb. 15th

Sorry guys, this one's just for the ladies!

Monday, February 15: 5 - 7pm

Join us for expert fitting by Kela Robinson with Moving Comfort and special discounts on bra purchases.  We'll have wine, snacks, and a drawing for a free bra!  Meet Kela, our great staff, AND get the best fit possible in a sports bra to keep you moving comfortably! Call, email, or stop by to reserve a place!

Ladies' Night with Moving Comfort Returns! Feb. 15th

2nd Annual CX Worlds Party - Sunday, 5pm

Our celebration is now two-fold: the annual celebration of CX World Championships AND the celebration of those very championships coming to our city!
Race coverage will start at 5pm on Sunday; we'll have some refreshments - including beverages, but you are encouraged to also bring some of your own!
$5 Raffle for a set of brand new CX tubular tyres!

Come out in your supporter jackets and cheer on your favorite racers! Should be pretty exciting racing!
See you all on Sunday!
MC

2nd Annual CX Worlds Party - Sunday, 5pm