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