Posted on July 6th, 2009
Banner will need another day to dry out. Most of the dirt sections are still a bit slick on top, although the rocky and open sections under the sun are pretty good. Also, there’s quite a lot of growing going on down there. Feel free to take your clippers along if you feel like it.
Give Banner another day to dry out and I would imagine Center will need another day as well. If we stay dry, we should be good for Taco Ride on Wednesday.
Remember, if you’re making a mark, bail & try again another day. And don’t ride AROUND wet spots, go right through the middle of them. It’s much easier to fix a wet spot on singletrack than a wet spot on an interstate.
Posted on June 29th, 2009
We’ve set dates for upcoming CITA events:
IMBCS Sycamore TT has been rescheduled for September 13. That’s right, the thirteenth will be a Des Moines two-fer as we race the Squirrel’s Nest TT that morning and follow it up with the Sycamore TT in the afternoon. Fun and hijinx, of course, to follow after the event. Stay tuned for all the details on both events.
The Des Moines Dirty Du has been scheduled for October 24, a week earlier than usual. As always, the Du will go down at Greenwood Park in Des Moines. Stay tuned for more info on Iowa’s most exciting dirty throw-down.
Turkey Day Ride goes down on… you guessed it, Thanksgiving Day. Who knows what the weather will bring. We may be in shorts, or you may want to bundle up. Either way, no better way to prime yourself for the big meal.
Finally, The Sycamore 8 (or 4) is set for December 5 on Sycamore Trail. The 8 returns to Sycamore for the second year in a row. We had a huge crowd out for the race last year, in very cold temps and lots of snow. Don’t miss out on the fun this year. Stay tuned for more details.
Also, don’t forget that CITA will return to Whiterock Conservancy in Coon Rapids on September 19 for the second annual Ales & Trails. Last year was such a blast (with the rain). This year will be even better as we’re gearing up for more events, including a gravel race and a point-to-point mountain bike race. Plus, Brother Trucker will be back, the home brew will flow and all the fun stuff Whiterock has to offer.
Also, stay tuned for upcoming trail work days. The trails are finally starting to dry out and there’s definitely some work to be done on all the trails.
But, for now, let’s go out and enjoy them. Hope to see you all on Wednesday for some Taco Ride love. Rasmussen’s Bike Shop on 63rd and Grand in West Des Moines is our starting point, usually rolling out around 6.00pm. A lap or two (or three?) of Center and then over to Giffs for tacos and a tall boy. The weather is looking great. Come out and enjoy it!
Posted on June 23rd, 2009
| June 29, 2009 |
| 6:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
We have a lot of information to share with everyone from what we learned over the weekend with IMBA and the other affiliates. I think the board is a bit inspired by what we’ve heard from land managers, the IMBA folk and the other affiliates and the momentum growing behind singletrack trail. So, please join us Monday evening, 6.00pm at Limey’s in West Des Moines.
Agenda:
- IMBA weekend recap (DM trail opportunities, DNR relationship, club best practices, affiliate shared goals)
- Project priorities (Bates, Center, Summerset, Sycamore, etc.)
- Summer trail maintenance for Center, Summerset
- Event planning — races, Whiterock, etc.
- Whatever *you* bring to the meeting!
Posted on June 20th, 2009
Seats are still available for the Freedom Riders screening tonight at Hotel Fort Des Moines. No need to register online, please just join us downtown. $20 gets you in a raffle & we’ve got tons of schwag to unload. C’mon down & win some stuff & watch a pretty cool video & hang out w/ some cool, like-minded folk from Des Moines & all over the state.
See you downtown!
Posted on June 18th, 2009
Riding mud is no good, but riding (somewhere) with IMBA is still on for the weekend…
We’ll meet at Center (Ashworth Pool lot) at 6 p.m. tonight (Thursday) for an urban cruise. Friday and Saturday’s plans are still up in the air, so to speak. And the Sycamore TT is, for now, a go postponed.
Of course, we’re still going to screen Freedom Riders on Saturday night followed by a giant raffle 
Stay tuned… Meanwhile, see you tonight for a spin!
Posted on June 11th, 2009
| June 21, 2009 |
| 12:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
UPDATE June 20 — Rain out! Race postponed. Date TBD.
Come and race on Des Moines oldest slice of dirt! The Sycamore Time Trial, IMBCS #5 will be held on the Sycamore Trail as an 8 mile point to point race. Starting at the North End trail head located off NW 66th by the Johnston Soccer Complex and finishing in the parking lot at River Bend Place off of Douglas Ave. (old Target parking lot).Racers can expect a flat and fast double track course with some technical ruts and a little sand.
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Posted on June 2nd, 2009
Summerset Shootout Results are available in PDF here now.
Thanks to all the volunteers who built these trails and helped us host this race. Thanks also to our race sponsors, especially Rasmussen Bike Shop for their substantial and enduring support.
Next up: IMBA will be in town June 18-21 for educating, riding and whatnot, and we’re hosting a downtown party that includes the premier of Freedom Riders on Saturday, June 20. Details online very shortly…
Posted on May 29th, 2009
One word: hot! The trail is in rippin’ shape. Several of us spent most of the day on the trail working & riding & it couldn’t be in better shape. The course is definitely ready for the race on Sunday. Thanks to Sam & others, we even have a new section opened that isn’t on the course map. We will fill you all in on Sunday. We also ran into many riders who are scouting the course & gearin’ up for the race & they are all super-stoked on the trail. Thanks to all who’ve put so much time & effort into the trail.
See you all Sunday!
