A Couple More Cube Pictures from Dawn

 

Incredible Cube, Final TNR Tomorrow NIght

Thanks to everyone (participants, organizers, sponsors) for another great Cube yesterday. We are sorting out some technical issues, but plan to post a large number of high quality photos on the Rexburg Cycling blog sometime today.

Over many years, the Tuesday Night Ride has evolved from a duration of about five months to about eight months of weekly rides, due largely to the extension of Daylight Savings Time. But like all good things, even the extended season ends eventually. It is always with nostalgia and some sadness that we wrap up another year. The final TNR of 2016 will depart from Sticks and Stones at 5:30 tomorrow. We hope to see you there.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

 

From Kellen: Trek delights 'cross fans with free race streaming | VeloNews.com

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Ryan Chase's Cube Photos

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Positive Feedback from The Cube 2016

 

Thanks to Dawn for the photos in this post. We were fortunate enough to have two professional photographers on the course yesterday, Heather Williams and Ryan Chase, so we will be linking to and posting numerous additional photos. As most of our regular readers are aware, Brian Williams designed this year’s course and managed to incorporate some new and challenging features. All of the feedback that I got on the course was positive. Conditions were perfect for cross-cool, some mud, but highly rideable. At least three people, including me, went into the hard right just before Heckle Hill, with too much speed and hard braking. Team physician, Jeff Hancock, expertly stitched me up after the race. In addition to building the course, Brian designed and printed another very popular Cube shirt.

Irene from the City Rec Department promised me that official results will be posted tomorrow. In the meantime, I will acknowledge the winners that I am able to. Davey Mitchell won the Men’s “A” followed by Kelton and Kellen. No other women challenged Shae in the “A” race, so she had to content herself with beating most of the men. The “B” race featured very solid competition on the women’s side with Hannah Thatcher winning and the Hurst sisters Morgan and Emma finishing second and third. I will verify the men’s “B” podium tomorrow. It was won by a very fast guy in a Fitzgerald’s kit followed by a couple of the Madison Composite Team Riders.

One of the most promising things about yesterday’s Cube was the high level of participation by members of the high school Mountain Bike Team. All of the Madison kids rode great and I think had a lot of fun. They are the cross racers of the future. At the start of the “A” race, I attempted to acknowledge our numerous sponsors (Teton Oncology, Kelson, Joe Hill and Sticks and Stones, Bill’s Bike Shop, Dave’s Bike Shop, Farmer’s Bakery, Chris Huskinson, and many others), organizers (Rexburg Races-Jeff, Irene, Samantha. Chris Huskinson and Tony Perkins who with me have been the organizing committee since the original Cube, Jeff, Kellen, Dan, Shae, and many others), and supporters (the Cube racers, friends, family, photographers, volunteers). There is always the risk of overlooking someone who has contributed, so if I have failed to mention you personally, please forgive me.

I am going to give Eric Balog the final word on the 2016 Cube: “I wanted to publicly thank the Rexburg crew for hosting the Cube. It’s my favorite CX event of the year- I love the course, the organization, the racers, and the families/fans. You have built a great cycling community. Thanks for another fantastic event & congratulations to top racers like Davey, Kelton, Kellen-and really to EVERYONE that came out and raced.”

Thanks to Everyone for Another Great Cube Today

We enjoyed another fine day of cyclocross in Rexburg. The morning started out rainy, but the course held up pretty well, even in the wet conditions. We had a very strong showing from members of the Madison Composite Mountain Bike Team in both the B and A races. I will post more information along with photos tomorrow.

From L'Ora Del Ciclismo: This is Cyclocross

Great Pumpkin is Cancelled.

Sometimes, depending on the venue, conditions are too bad even for cyclocross. According to Gray, the new venue for the Great Pumpkin is deep, unrideable mud and conditions are only getting worse.The forecast is for the rain to diminish by morning. I am hopeful that we will have good conditions for the Cube. In addition to the Cube, please don't forget the other local races:

• Blue Goose Saturday Nov 6th at Freeman Park in Idaho Falls
• Bengal Cross Saturday Nov 12th at Bartz Field in Pocatello

Cube Preride, Updated Map, Updated Website

We had about a dozen people show up for the semi-official Cube pre-ride last night. Brian designed the course and it is outstanding, with a mix of familiar and novel elements. Thanks to Jeff for his excellent map and to Lana for updating her fine Cube website.  http://bit.ly/2eP4lSn

A lot of work goes into organizing the Cube and we are not done yet. It's going to be all-hands-on-deck at 7:30 Saturday morning to finish taping and marking the course. If you can be there, we need your help. For anyone who is not racing, the City can always use extra volunteers throughout the day, especially with the kid's race.

I am very grateful to everyone for their help and look forward to seeing you on Saturday.

Heather's Moose Cross Photos

A big thank you to Heather for these professional quality photos! Heatherwilliamsphotography.zenfolio.com/p227743225

TRP Cup Nov 11,12,13

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http://www.ptowncross.com/#home

Mulecross-Bozeman Montana Saturday October 29th

http://www.muleterro.com/

Best of luck to Muleterro on their cross race this weekend. It should be a great event.

Cube 2016 Map

Many thanks to Brian, Kellen and Kelton (and others) for planning and vetting the course.  Here it is in all it's glory!

Epic Day at Missoula

We had a tremendous day of cyclocross at Rolling Thunder in Missoula on Saturday. The outstanding course was fairly technical with significant amounts of climbing, descending, and mud, as well as a pass through the Big Sky Brewing Co brewery. In spite of its difficulty, the course had a number of fast sections and flowed very well. Dan persuaded me to do a bang-bang with him (two races almost back-to-back). Kellen placed fourth in a fast Cat-4 field. Shae was absolutely flying in both the women’s Cat-4 and Cat-3 races.

Apparently Montana is a haven for multi-million dollar supercars due to its tax laws and super-rich part-time residents. Adjacent to the course were a couple of warehouses full of every exotic you could dream of (pictured with Kellen are a Pagani, two Bugattis, and a Porsche Carrera GT). The cars inside included a McLaren F-1 and rows of vintage Ferraris along with many others. Kellen, who has a very good eye for cars believes we were looking at $100 million of vehicles.

Thanks to Dawn and Kevin for excellent support and to Dawn and Shae for the photos.

 

xpdtn3 club: montana-idaho-fire-tower gravel ride

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Follow the link below to read the full essay and to see more spectacular photographs and video.
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Bike lock developed that makes thieves immediately vomit | The Guardian

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Red Bull Rampage Winning Run: Brandon Semenuk's Flawless Big Mountain Line

Flats vs. Clipless at Slickrock

I felt a little bit of nostalgia when I saw this video even though I have not ridden Moab's Slickrock Trail in years. We used to have this debate back in the day,and I'm not sure there is a clear answer yet. At some level, individual preference has to tip the scales one way or the other.

TNR Cancelled for Tonight, Two Remain for 2016

It makes me sad to cancel an TNR with so few remaining. It is actually clearing a little right now, but the hourly forecast only gets worse. With the end of DST fast approaching, there are only two Tuesday Night Rides remaining this season; October 25th and November 1st.

Date Correction for Blue Goose

Blue Goose is scheduled for November 5th, not November 12th as previously reported. Thanks to Gabe and Forrest for double checking the date.

http://www.idahofallsidaho.gov/city/city-departments/parks-recreation/blue-goose-race.html

New Kelson Mid Fat

I took a little spin on this bike yesterday. It is a Ti-Carbon 650 B Mid Fat, surprisingly light and rides like a dream. https://www.kelsonbikes.com/

Change of Date, New Venue for Great Pumpkin

Idaho Falls Great Pumpkin Cross

Friday October 28

7:00pm at Snake River Landing

http://www.idahofallsidaho.gov/city/city-departments/parks-recreation/blue-goose-race.html

 

Peter Sagan is 2016-2017 World Champion DOHA QATAR FINISH

 

Interviews, Podium, etc.

Moose Cross Day 2, Cold and Windy

 

Some of our readers already know that we had a little drama returning from Moose Cross last night. Everyone is OK except the deer. About half of the Saturday crew (Kelton, Kellen, Dan, Shae, and I) went back for day two of Moose Cross today. It was cold and windy in Victor with additional rainfall overnight. The rain that was forecast for this morning failed to materialize. There were a couple of real mud bogs, but most of the course was fast and rideable. If there is such a thing as a perfect amount of mud for cyclocross, maybe today was that day. Kellen rode the Cat 4 race today and finished third in a fast field.

Moose Cross Day 1, Kelton Beats the Cat 1-2

 

The Upper Valley was represented by a dozen or so cyclists today at Moose Cross. I will post a link to Heather’s photos as soon as they are available. It rained fairly heavily this morning, so conditions were muddy, improving as the afternoon went on. Kelton was the star today winning the Men’s Cat 3 race by a wide margin after bridging up to the 1-2 riders in a staggered start. He crossed the finish line on the wheel of the Cat 1 winner for the fastest time of the day.

Jay P's Fat Pursuit Registration is Now Open

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How Exercise May Turn White Fat Into Brown - The New York Times

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New Danny MacAskill: Wee Day Out

From Steve Kugath: More HS MTB Pictures

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From David Gay: MASSIVE Photo Album from the HS NICA Season

Congratulations to the Madison Composite Team on the completion of another successful MTB season. You can follow the link for a massive album (500+ images) from the 2016 season.

photo credit: David Gay

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IB16: Close up with Denise Mueller's record setting KHS Project Speed bike - Bikerumor

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Risk of heart attack tripled by exercising while angry, study finds | The Guardian

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Another Good Day in Bozeman as Kellen Wins, Dan Debuts New Bike

Kelton and Kellen on the Podium in Bozeman Yesterday

Moose Cross is one week away!

 

Online registration closes for all races on Friday, October 14, 2016 at 8:00 PM. Please register early, save some $$ and get a better call up at moosecross.athlete360.com/    FREE KIDS RACE!

 

 

 

GCN Bike Culture: Cyclocross

 

Eliot Jackson Sideways at Whistler

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Rexburg Recreation's Cube Announcement

Ready for some spooky fun? We are just three weeks away from The Cube Cyclocross Race, Saturday October 29th at Nature Park. The perfect event for families of all ages!

 

There will be a kid's race at 10:30am (2 separate courses: one for 8 and under, and a longer one for 9-12 year olds). A "Group B" race at 11:00am for beginners and mountain bikers. And a "Group A" race at noon for experienced Cyclocross riders.

 

After the races stick around for an awards ceremony and raffle, DJ music, hot dogs, cookie booth for kids, and more! Invite your family and friends to come and enjoy the race!

 

Look at past years pictures under our BLOG link, and sign up to register here!

 

If you have any questions feel free to ask!

 

Irene Routson,.Rexburg Races Assistant

Pic of the Day: Heavy Fog Over the South Fork

This photo goes back a couple of weeks or so to a little ride that Kellen and I did in the Heise Butte/Lyons Creek area. I have not really ridden the fat bike much except in snowy conditions. We avoided the deep mud, but the big tires were outstanding in soft trail conditions.