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The 2007 Nebraska Lottery Psycowpath Series continues this Sunday May 20 (rescheduled from a wet weekend-- previously May 5) at the Swanson River City Shootout!  Saddle up!  As One of the beloved trails in our trail system, Swanson promises classic Nebraska offroad racing terrain: tight, twisty, rooty and fast. The 4 mile trail is being groomed and will be ready to put you to the test.  Hosted by the Midwest Cycling Community (Highgear/Trek Stores of Omaha), the Swanson River City Shootout will include the usual festivities of music, food, kid's races and of course lots of racing action. Come out early or stay late to cheer your fellow racers onto victory. Good times await so don't miss out.   If you didn't make it to the Tranquility Tire Tantrum or Platte River Battle Royal, be sure to show up early to get your free series t-shirt.  New Sunday start times: Beginner's race (one lap) starts at 12pm, Kids Race at 1:20pm, and Sport (3 laps)/Expert (5 laps) race starts at 2pm! 

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 kiddies and lots of open field for them 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. 

Questions: email Ryan at ryan.feagan@gmail.com or call 402-415-9071.