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The 2006 Nebraska Lottery Psycowpath Series continues this Saturday, July 8, at Lake Manawa State Park in Council Bluffs, IA.  Lake Manawa SP's trail system is a welcome addition to the series, and a popular place for riders of all abilities. Manawa Mountain Bike Mayhem XC is the fourth of five XC races in the 2006 Nebraska Lottery Psycowpath Series.

Lake Manawa SP is know for its flat, twisty, and fast trail system offering 7 miles of singletrack.  The Manawa Mountain Bike Mayhem XC, hosted by Omaha Velo (River City Hockey & Bike), will likely prove to show the fastest speed of any course in the series.  With fast & twisty trails, riders will find themselves in the big ring often and leaning the bike to their tires limit in the often dusty corners.  Don't miss out!  Beginner race starts at 10am, while Sport and Expert fields start at noon.  Download the race series bible here for more information.

For more information, contact Ted Lechnowsky at River City Hockey & Bike, at 402-614-9970, or email ted@rivercityhockeyshop.com .   

Manawa State Park, Council Bluffs, IA

THE COURSE:  Manawa Mountain Bike Mayhem is on a flat seven mile course that sits on the very south-west edge of Manawa State Park. But don't let flat fool you. It boasts over seven miles of twisty, windy, and gnarly single track. There are many log crossings that will test the most technical riders. Luckily, most have a bail-out route. Once racers are up to maximum speed, their forearms will burn because this course dodges left and right between trees, logs and bushes with only a few hundred feet of straight-away double track. Views of the Missouri River are frequent at the start of the course and the breeze can't be beat!  Race loop is approx 7mi for all levels.

THE VENUE:  Manawa State Park has a lot to offer. Besides the incredible 7+ miles of single track imbedded in it's woods nearest the Missouri River, the park is mostly known for Lake Manawa, a 772 acre oxbow lake with a maximum depth of only 10 feet. The lake offers a sandy beach, shore-line fishing, boat dock, picnic areas and more. Sailboats and jet skis are common sights on any sunny day. A paved biking path meanders around the lake, perfect for the whole family. Riverbank access to the Missouri River is also available at the west end of the race venue parking lot. Over-night camping is available with modern facilites and electric hook-up. Port-a-johns will be on site and there is no running water at the race venue.