Rexburg Idaho Cycling

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

From Jay P: Gravel Pursuit Returns for 2022

Gravel Pursuit is Back!

One very positive result of being laid up for a while is that I was able to focus some attention on getting the Gravel Pursuit up and running again. After a hiatus for a few years we have secured permits, overhauled the website, reestablished routes and reserved space to host the Gravel Pursuit, once again, and I could not be more excited about the new formula! This will be a weekend focused on RIDE - CAMP - COOK, and a celebration of our great bike community.

Quick deets:
• July 23rd!
• Headquarters, start/finish, is in the woods at a Forest Service facility two miles off the main drag, which gives us lots of freedom!
• 3 new RIDE routes - 30, 60 or 120 miles! Did someone say they wanted a dash of singletrack on the Continental Divide, just outside Yellowstone National Park? You got it!
• CAMPing encouraged.
• A COOK-off will be instigated!

For all the info go to GravelPursuit.com.

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

The Best and the Bravest

Just two guys at the TNR tonight, John and Bruce. Current temperature is 33 degrees with 15 mph wind gusts and additional snow threatening.

Friday, March 25, 2022

Rexburg Interchanges

Today I spoke with Rosemary Curtin after submitting a question online regarding the accommodations for cyclists at these new "Double Diamond" interchanges. Details about the shoulder width should be forthcoming, but if you'd like to participate in the discussion or just review the plans here's the info:

The Idaho Transportation Department is making plans to improve safety and decrease delays at the US-20/University Blvd. and US-20/SH-33 interchanges (Exits 332 and 333) in Rexburg. Please join us to learn more about ITD’s final design plans and give input.

IN PERSON: March 30 | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Madison High School

(2300 University Blvd., Rexburg)
Drop in any time between 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. ITD will be on hand to discuss design plans and answer questions.
ONLINE: March 28 – April 4
itdprojects.org/us20rexburg
Videos and digital materials will be available online for participants to learn more.

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

TNR Cancelled for Tonight

It's ugly out there. Let's hope we can start the season in style one week from tonight.

Monday, March 7, 2022

Motorcyclist Who Identifies As Bicyclist Sets Cycling World Record

Sunday, February 27, 2022

Gravel A Love Letter

Thursday, December 30, 2021

Lots of Men's and Women's TCI Kit Items Still Available at Sled Shed

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Medalist announces the end of the Tour of Utah - VeloNews.com

https://www.velonews.com/news/road/medalist-announces-the-end-of-the-tour-of-utah

Saturday, December 11, 2021

Sandy Point, Random Pictures, Late Season 2021

Last weekend, I traveled to Boise to meet Dan and Shae for the end-of-season SICX cyclocross races at Sandy Point. It was a fine event--fun, well organized, and a great way to wrap up the season. Shae won the women's race on Saturday without a great deal of difficulty and came as a spectator on Sunday. The Sandy Point course is almost entirely on grass with lots of little climbs and three sand pits per lap plus the addition of some beach sand on Sunday. I am not the biggest fan of sand but generally liked the course and felt like the sand worked well within the context.

In the early years of this blog, we posted a lot of content. Some of it was filler, but it also featured a lot of original content and reporting on local events. Over the past couple of years, it has been difficult to sustain a similar level of content. My apologies to our handful of dedicated readers. I am grateful to everyone who has shared stories and pictures on the Rexburg Cycling blog and Facebook page as well as to Jeff, Kellen, Joe, and Dawn for their administrative support.

The mild fall weather of 2021 has been phenomenal for late season cycling with the road, gravel, and MTB seasons extending well into December. At this point however, I am looking forward to some serious winter with fat biking and skate skiing. Weather and fate permitting, the TNR is scheduled to resume on Tuesday, March 15th.