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Day 2 for MCC |
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Written by Newsline
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Saturday, 14 July 2007 |
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Another Hors Categorie (beyond classification) climb today for Midwest Cycling Community members Kent McNeill and Steve Jarrett as they prepare for the Etape Du Tour. Recon was the goal today. This time, up to the summit of the Port de Bales. This climb will be featured for the first time this year in the 15th stage of the Tour De France from Foix to Loudenvielle.
The climb was 19+km long and had pitches from 15-17% in areas. The average for the last 10km was 10+% and very narrow. Once you broke above the tree for the last 3km the pitch mellowed to a lovely 7.5%.
Check back on Monday to see how the duo fares in this year's event.
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Kent McNeill summit Port
de Bales.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 31 July 2007 )
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MCC Riding The Tourmalet |
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Written by Newsline
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Saturday, 14 July 2007 |
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Midwest Cycling Community member Steve Jarrett ascends the Tourmalet today July 12th as he prepares to race in the 2007 Etape Du Tour in Southern France on Monday July 16th. Steve and teammate Kent McNeill will do their best to conquer this years stage 15 of the Tour De France from Foix to Loudenvielle.
For more info on this annual event, check out: http://www.rapha.cc/index.php?page=300http://www.rapha.cc/index.php?page=300
And if you think this is something you would like to try next year, don’t hesitate to contact us at www.highgeartravel.com to get on our early reservation list.
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Steve Jarrett climbing the
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 14 July 2007 )
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Metro Series Brings Out the Kids and First Timers |
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Written by Mark Savery
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Sunday, 08 July 2007 |
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 The future of mountain bike racing, lots of kids having fun. Photo Mark Savery
Sunny skies and nice temps greeted the 100 plus riders at this past weekends MetrO! Mountain Bike Challenge presented by the Midwest Cycling Community. The weekend kicked off Saturday with free bike demo's from Trek's Ride the Best Demo Tour and the Trek and Highgear Bicycle Stores of Omaha. Sunday's cross country challenge brought out many first time riders and introduced them to the wonderful world of mountain bike racing. Record numbers of women and junior riders tested their skills on some of the best singletrack in the metro. Jess McCleary, Jennifer Burke and Oliver Banta took top honors in the beginner category event. Christine Bixby and Jeff Hopkins took charge of the intermediate field while Roxanne Abbott and Darin Schlake brought home the women's and men's advanced category. The highlight of day was the hotly contested kids 8 and under event. 20 kids, tearing down the trail kicking up a huge dust cloud is enough to bring a smile to anyone's face!
The MetrO! Mountain Bike Challenge is an event series designed for beginner riders to experienced trail users. The next event is sure to challenge even the most advanced riders as we head to the Lake Manawa trails for the inaugural MMBC 12 hours of Lake Manawa. Categories include solo, two person team, four person same sex or five person coed team. or unlimited team. Grab your friends and join us September 15 for a day of fun on bikes! go to http://www.metrombcmanawa12.blogspot.com/ for details.
Results...
Photos by Mark Savery
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 08 July 2007 )
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Grady bags third win of the season; THOR Anniversary is a Hit! |
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Written by Ryan Feagan
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Sunday, 08 July 2007 |
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Eighteen year old Aaron Grady (Bike Masters) once again climbed to the top step of the podium at the Manawa Mountain Bike Mayhem XC on July 7. The sixth installment of the Nebraska Lottery Psycowpath Series (and the fourth XC event) was held under very hot, dry, dusty & sandy conditions at the trails along the river at Lake Manawa SP ini Council Bluffs, IA. Cam Kirkpatrick (Rasmussen), who dominated the 2006 series, finished second just 7 seconds behind Grady. Steve Jarrett (Midwest Cycling Community) and Darin Schlake (MonkeyWrench Cycles) finished third and fourth, respectively, while Mark Savery (Midwest Cycling Community) celebrated his birthday with a 5th place finish on his singlespeed.
Alongside top notch racing, racers and spectators got a chance to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Trails Have Our Respect (THOR). THOR volunteers served up cake and refreshments, while over 50 people signed up as new THOR members and received on of the new THOR t-shirts.
Check back soon for complete results and story.
 Manawa Mtb Mayhem Results...
Psycowpath Series Standings...
Photos by John Peterson
Photos by Tom Winfield
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Last Updated ( Monday, 13 August 2007 )
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