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| State Championship XC to be held Sept 16 at Swanson Park |
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| Written by Ryan Feagan | |
| Monday, 28 August 2006 | |
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The 2006 Nebraska Lottery Psycowpath Series continues on September 16th, at Swanson Park in Bellevue. Swanson is the site of the Nebraska XC State Championship, and will feature State Championship medals for all categories (in addition to the regular Nebraska Lottery Psycowpath prizes). The 2006 XC State Championships is expected to draw record numbers of competitors, especially in the beginner categories, due to the relatively flat, fast, twisty course. Race bible is available here.
Save time on race day! Register online (no extra fees!) at Swanson Park continues to draw beginners and would-be first time racers, in anticipation of the competition. Expert rider Greg Shimonek continues to train there in hopes of maintaining peak fitness, and with an optimism that this may finally be a course on which he can win over favorites Cam Kirkpatrick and Steve Jarrett. Beginner and Junior categories start at 10am, while Sport and Expert categories start at noon. Stay tuned to Nebraskacyclingnews.com for additional information. The 2006 Nebraska Lottery Psycowpath Series will wrap up with a bang, with the State Championship XC on September 16th followed closely by the Sept 23rd "Race in the Cave" Marathon event at Indian Cave State Park. More about Swanson Park: THE COURSE: This “flat” course was built a few years ago for bikers and equestrians and it’s the perfect place to introduce you to mountain bike racing. It’s a fast, flowing course of mostly single track with some really nice technical sections including log crossings, g-outs and triple bowls. It loops tightly within a relatively small area, so you’re never far from the start. Race loop is approximately 4 miles for all levels. THE VENUE: Swanson Park has a nice playground for the family and lots of open field for kids or your dog to run. There is a porta-potty on location and a large shaded shelter with tables. This is a great place to walk dog or hike the trails and watch the racers battle it out up close. DIRECTIONS: Take Hwy 75 south from I-80 to the Cornhusker Rd. exit. Go west on Cornhusker to approximately 34th St. Look for a brick sign with scrolling red letters for the Fire Department Training Center. Turn north and the park entrance is about 75 yards down the road on the left. For more information, contact Ryan Feagan at ryan.feagan@gmail.com or 402-415-9071. |
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