I'm Back

Well it's been a while. But I am back. Our Race was called due to 8 inches plus of rain. We will reschedule. The Boone race was held this last weekend and it went well from what my teammate Brian Benson told me. I over slept and did not make it.
Coming up this weekend are the Iowa games. TT in Story City Fri., MTB in Ames at Peterson Pitts and Road Race Sunday in Boone. To all going I wish you the best of luck. I will not be on hand due to earlier family commitment..
Work will be starting on the trails in Oleson park in Ft Dodge Iowa for the Terror in The Timber XC Race. It will be a challenge for all!


Till next time Burnzie Out!

Matt is happy indeed to have bridge complete excluding the rails. 

Decorah Time Trials

We went we road and we got our ass kicked. Totally awesome course and a perfect day for a race. I was out of shape and tis course really proved that. But I did finish the course.
Had a great time and we will return to Decorah next year for a better challenge.


This weekend we will be going to Waverly Iowa for an xc race. Hopefully a less painful ride.
Hope to see all there.
Matt B

Up Coming Events

Well this weekend is the first Iowa cross Country Mountain Bike Race. Realy hope it goes great. Sunday the Decorah Time Trials and we will be there racing and getting some good photos. Sounds like the weather should be perfect.

May 7th Ft Dodge Iowa Dodge Cyclist will be hosting it's annual Cycle De Mile Ride. The ride will begin at Amigos Grill on the river. More info coming soon.

Good luck to Jeff K. and all the Iowa MTB riders this weekend.

Joker Cycling & Promotions of Iowa

Joker Cycling & Promotions of Iowa

Loomis Trail Bridge

We are finished! The upper Loomis trail bridge has been all rebuilt and is open for use. Today all the fellos from Dodger Cyclist pitched in and rebuilt the bridge on the upper loomis trail. It is now 24 ft long and approx. 4 ft wide. Really came out nice! Will be posting build pictures soom
Matt Byrne
Joker Cycling Iowa

last snow bike

great turn out and weather. The snow bike races are now complete? Thanks to all.
matt B

Sundays Race

It's time again for another snow bike race. Looks to be cold with a little snow on the ground. Should be a great race. See ya all in Webster City Sunday 9:30 reg Race 10:30

Feel the Pain!

Snow Bike Race????
The race went on as scheduled. At the begining the course looked to be very fast. As the temp went up the lap times slowed down. These guys and gals road on the edge today pushing their bodies and bikes to the farthest limits. The race took over two hours to finish! Many bikes & riders failed to finish. Mainly due to mechanical failures. We even had a frame break. What a day!
This is why I love this sport so.
Thanks to all who showed today and gave it there best.
Another painful and challenging day in Fort Dodge, Iowa Mountain Bike Racing
Matthew J. Byrne /Event Promoter

Trail Holding Great

the trail is holding together just fine. The temps are going to be in the mid 30's so the trail should be somewhat firm. Over all it should be a very fast course. If anyone is looking to help with a race We could really use some help. Lt me know. matt 712-469-3923

Trail Conditions For Race

Well today I went and hiked the Loomis Park Trail. The trail looks great! One small tree needs cut up but otherwise things are great. Now if the weather works out were in for a good one!
Hope to see everyone there.

Found it

Excellent Site! I put a comment in. Matt are you heading down this weekend?

Riding with the Big Dogs

Well today I talked to Sterling at Rassmussen Bike Shop in Des Moines. Looks like Brian Benson & I will be riding with their cycling team this year. I'm really looking forward to that. They have a really powerful group of racers and hopefully I may learn a few new things to improve on my cycling..

A relaxing chat after the race. Wet muddy and cold. What a great day. See ya in Fort Dodge Feb. 26th. Maybe we'll have snow? But if not? 

Webster City Snow Bike Race

Thanks to Thad and all the guys in Webester City for putting on a great race. Weather conditions were very tough! But we all made it to the finish line.

Pushing it to the limit on a cold rainy day 

Joker Racing Iowa / Central Iowa MTB Patrol

Joker Racing Iowa / Central Iowa MTB Patrol

Spring Day

Just returned from a nice run with my dog Duker Boy. 40 degrees out not bad. Getting the road bike ready for a Saturday ride. Well time to get back to The Captain & Casey Show

Loving Moab

Two days till race time

Two days till the first snowbike race. will the weather hold? I don't know, I'm not a weather guy!
But I will be there racing my bike mud or snow. Bring your back up bike if your worried about getting your main bike dirty.

Moab Utah

Brian Benson putting a serious hurtin on Moab

But he makes awesome wine!

Trying to look tough! But a little more like the guy in the air

Central Iowa Mountain Bike Patrol

For about four years are group has been an IMBA Club and a Mountain Bike Patrol Group in the Central Iowa are. If you are interested in becoming part of the group let me know. We will be starting trail builing and repairs in the Ft Dodge area this spring when the trails permitt.
I would really like to get this group a little more orginized this season.

Matt B

2005 MTB Racing Events / Fort Dodge, Iowa

Here we go again! The dates have been set and it's now time to get racing!!!!!!!

Event #0 Amigos Frozen Challenge XC Feb. 26th Loomis Park Ft. Dodge, Iowa
Event #1 Fathers Day Frenzie XC June 26th Loomis Park Ft. Dodge, Iowa
Event #2 Terror in the Timber XC Aug. 14th Oleson Park Ft. Dodge, Iowa
Aug 14th race may be the Iowa State Championship? I will update
We will be sanctioning our events with NORBA / USAC
Hope to see everyone at these events! We love having all of you there!

Snow Bike Races

Time to put the number plates on and get racing. This sunday Feb. 13th in Webster City Iowa IMBCS snow bike #1. Lets Race