New trail add ons for 2007

That's right it's almost 2007. I've been working on a few ideas for trails in both Oleson and Loomis.
First in Oleson will be a 1500 to 2000ft loop behind the pool area in the timber. Our Sept. 16th race will be staged from the pool area and timed from behind the pool in the open shelter. This will make the playground more accessable for the kids and the use off the bathrooms and shower in the pool area for all. Also parking will be right up front.
Then in Loomis Park I am working with the city on a reconection plan of the upper Loomis trail. This section will take you from the south end of Loomis by Amigos in to the park on a sweet piece of single track with an awesome view from the top.

More to come in the future. Stay tuned!

Another Mild Day

Going to be a warmer than normal this weekend. What better to do than take advantage of it.
Do a nice size trail run this morning maybe some last minute Christmas shopping and then I am going on a night ride with Tiny Tim.

Everybody have a great Christmas and New Year

Iowa City Ridin

Well the temps are supose to be in the 50's today and sunday. What better to do than get in some riding on the trails. The single speed is ready to go. Just waitingfor the sun to rise up.

Time to run,
Matt

2007 Fort Dodge XC Races set.

Well it's done! 2007 Events are set for Fort Dodge area.
First is the Amigos Sub Zero XC Series. Three fun events, food and prizes. Fun for all.
Dates are Jan. 13th, Feb. 10th and March 3rd. All events will be based from Amigos. Regisrtation will be from 9am til 10:30 am race at 11:00am awards and food will follow event.
You can register online at Active.com or the day of event. http://active.com/ http://www.bikeiowa.com/

Then we will be hosting one IMBCS Series race this year and that will be the good ol Terror in the Timber at Oleson Park in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Sept. 16th. More info on this event to come in the near future.

Looking forward to seeing everone at the races.

MatthewJ. Byrne
River City Cycling Promotions
Joker Racing

Loomis Park Trails

Went ridin in Loomis Park last night. Had to cut a few big down trees off the trail. May be working on the bridges this weekend if things work out.
Should be in great shape for upcoming races.

Winter Snow XC Series? Oh Yea!

It's in the works. Another season for the Amigos Winter Snow XC Series. Dates will be coming soon. First race may be in December?

Maybe you now some of these folks?

In the Army

Well I have been out of the US Army for some time now. They still want me I guess. Yesterday I received paperwork from the Army mentioning possiable re activation for active duty.
What a screwed up mess!

DesMoines Dirty Dual

What an awesome event! We had a lot of fun. Minus the pain. I do hope this event returns for 07 and maybe a couple new ones around the state.
Well time to ice my ankle for a while.

matt b

Lovin it

A little photo of myself feeling the glory of a great ride. Gota love it!

Ridin The Wind

Hello all! Just returned from a cold and very windy ride. I am now feeling the burn! But it's a good burn.
Goning to do a run/ride in the am and then to a beinfit for Mike Lunburg in Clare, Iowa. Here is fighting cancer. Hope they have a great turnout.

Ride on
M Byrne

Ready and willing.

I'm ready to giver hell this weekend in Des Moines @ the Sterling Circus XC Time Trial. The weather should be nicer and not as cold. Looking forward to this event, it's always a fun one.
Then it's of to the Dirt Dual XC Nov. 5th
Let's keep riding
Matt B

Coming Trail Projects in Ft. Dodge

Well it's that time of year. We have one trail bridge that needs a new deck one small one to be replaced in Loomis Park and maybe a couple of new ones to install in Finie Park. I have been working with the Parks and Rec dept. to get some materials. Anyone who wants to help drop me a line.


Matt

Iowa Games XC

Thanks to all who made the Iowa Games mountain bike race great. We had a really good time. Myself I had an awesome time with a 1st place in my age group and 6th place in the overall. Something felt really different this time. My first race of the season and I ran as hard at the finish as I did at the start. The running has been really helping out.
Next week it's down to the Circus for a little time trial. Looking forward to that. They always put on a great event.

M Byrne

Missing the Races

Well im missing the races. Adam and Missy are both in sports. Soccer on Sat. and Foot Ball on Sundays. There growing up fast.
Teh next race here is scheduled for Sept. 24 at Oleson Park. Over the next couple weeks i'll be finishing things up in preperation. Looking forward to seeing everyone again.


Well time to get ready to go to the game tonite.


Matt

Sugar Bottom Scandal

I hope the Sugar Bottom Fun ride goes well. It's sad to see the real race get tanked. But that's the way it goes. Ive heard that they could not make any money at that event? At $35 a rider I really do not understand that. The boys at boone make ends meet even after they pay seven oaks for use of the trails. They may not make much but they also do it because they love the the sport. That's saying alot! We get buy in Fort Dodge. After paying off my young event staff with a small donation, paying insurance and covering my misc expences we still come out with money to donate to local causes. We give to causes such as the Oleson Park Zoo, IMBA and this season we are helping the Central Iowa Humaine Society.
If ICOR is making $35 a rider with maybe 85 riders their pulling down a $2900. Got me but that's some good cash. But I can see making it a money thing. $35 entry is way to much! Hopefully they get things figured out?

Well back to work.
Have a great weekend all.

On to the next race

Well we had a great turn out Sunday. A large Sport and Expert class and a few new lady racers. The day was hot but not as bad as forecast. We had a few small issues that caused an extra wait for results but all in all when things were finished we had a great day.
Thank you to all the racers and their family's and all of my friends and family for there help.
Also a big thank you to Fort Dodge Parks and Recreation Dept. For the use of these great parks and there help.
Plus a big thank you to IORCA & IMBS for making off road cycling a better thing in Iowa. Also all the sponsors who support the teams, events and series.
Matthew J. Byrne
Events Director
Joker Cycling Iowa

Think Cool

Well it's 7am sunday before the race. Temp is 72 degrees and climing back. Hoping to have a good day and stay cool.

Loomis Race

Loomis race will be Sunday the 30th. Registration begins from 9:30 til 11:30 Racing 12
The amount of laps will be decided prior to event based upon weather condtions.
Temps will be in the 90's so get hydrated prior to event. Fluids will be avaliable at event.
The course is in good shape. So come on out and support your great State Series.

Bike build begins

Well I'm sticking with what I know. I purchased a new Klein Attitude frame to build. Know to find some parts. Let the search begin.

cross training

Well I don't know but I think bailing hay is cross training? Boy it sure felt like it.
Went to the Frontier Days Bike Ride today in Fort Dodge and they had a really great turn out.


Thats it for today
matt

Sunday Trail Work

All has went as planned. The Oleson Park trail south of the Band Shell is complete. Weeded, trees trimmed and downed trees cut and moved. The far south section loop which I built quite a few years back is becoming a small obstacle course, with five small log obstacles. But most of them will have an optional route around for hikers and beginner cyclist. I also added about a 1000 feet to one area due to Parks and Rec backfilling an area will tree waste. Worked out very well.
also in the near future we will be installing a trail marking system in the park. With all the service roads it gets hard to navigate the course if your new to the area.
I also did ride the course when finished and I can say it's a lot of fun. Even though I have been dealing with heat exhaustion from yesterdays trail work and trail run.

Matt

Trail work and Ride

I believe i'll have to go to the trail today and finish every thing o the south side and maybe do a little ride.
Should be a good day to get the road bike out to? Maybe some beer? Ride then beer? Cool!

Byrnzzy out

Sept 24th Race to Be at Oleson Park

Due to popular demand we are moving the sept. race from Loonis Park to Oleson Park. The famous Timber Line Trai.l The once home to the NORBA US Regional Championships and a few NORBA State Championships and many other great xc races.
We are going down today to begin some trail prep.
Any one interested in trail work or helping at the event is more than welcome.


matt Byrne

Dodger Cyclists of Fort Dodge: June 1st Meeting

Dodger Cyclists of Fort Dodge: June 1st Meeting

Trail hoping iowa

Well due to traveling with my job I get the chance to ride and find new trails around iowa. Mainly when time permitts, until the last couple months. I've been making time and getting it done in prep. to doing more mtb racing this season.
Last night I rode some nice single track trails on the west side of Dewitt, Iowa by the super 8 motel.
Tonite me and my old Scott single speed hit a few small sections of single track in Mount Vernon, Iowa. In the morning I head west to Boone, Iowa. May stop at Peterson pitts for some single track action.
Photo of my new bike to be?
Well time to go i have to go for a run.


Byrnz out

Bike Build?

Time to get a new set of wheels under me this year. What to do? Used, New, or build from scratch?
I am thinking build. Most of the time I refit my ride whith all the parts I want after I buy it.
So I am thinking of going with a new Cinelli mtb frame and having the fellos at Rassy's build her up from there. We'll have to wait and see.

Looking forward to racing a few more times this season and also putting on our events. This year I will be working with my son Adam on our local events and hopefully pass things on to him down the road when he is older. Time will tell.
Back running again and planning on doing the Dam to Dam. That should be interesting.
I believe after a partial hiatas from every thing last season I have my MoJo back.

we till next time
Byrnzzzzzzy out

Trail work

I will be doing trail work at Loomis park in
Fort Dodge this weekend. Any one wanting to help call me at 515-570-8354.
Mainly cleaning up downed trees and light bridge repair.



Matt Byrne

Races Set

Both events this year will be cross country races. They will be on sundays July 30th and Sept 17th.
Any personal help our extra sponsors will be great.

matt

Event Registration 2006

This season we will be offering riders to register online at Active.com Our first event is post there.

If weather is decent this weekend work will begin on the Loomis trail loop. See how things go?
later

2006 Event Dates

Here we go! I have got things lined up with Thad Neil and Cam Kirpatrick of the IORCA. The two events Joker Cycling of Iowa will be putting on are as follows. July 30 Loomis Park Fort Dodge Iowa, Amigos River Side XC Challenge. Sept 17 0r 18 Amigos Fall Fest Mountain Bike Dualathalon. This last Event will be in conjuction with Fort Dodges Fall Fest that weekend apon approval. These Events will be NORBA sanctioned. Fliers with all info will be ready and at area bike shops and sporting goods retailers in the next three weeks. All events will host kids events. Also cash purse will be put up for expert level athletes and medals and prizes for other levels.

YE HA Lets Get er on!!!!!!!!!!!!
Joker Out!!

cold weather riding

Well the weather has changed. O well it is winter. Hopefully i'll get a ride in suday afternoon. Other wise I'll be ridin that old spin trainer. Race dates for 06 for fort dodge are being set around existing dates in Iowa for 06. They should be posted in the next week.

joker out

Brian Rides in the cold

While Brian Benson is riding in the cold iowa air on the annual BRR Ride down in Perry Iowa I am at a warm computer attempting to get things going for this cycling season. Hope Brian is staying warm? I am! But sunday Tim and I will brave the cold for a ride around the lake hopefully.
As for our races this year they will most likely be NORBA sanctioned.

Joker1

Back in the Saddle!!!!!!!!

After being away from things it has gave me some time to orginize my thoughts. I am coming back at the cycling world like a ton of bricks! My goal is to put on a couple of top notch off road events thi 06 season. I will be posting more info as it is avaliable.
The Joker