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| Manawa Mountain Bike Mayhem XC this Saturday July 7! |
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| Written by Ryan Feagan | |
| Monday, 02 July 2007 | |
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The 2007 Nebraska Lottery Psycowpath Series continues this Saturday, July 7, with the Manawa Mountain Bike Mayhem XC. Held at Lake Manawa State Park, just over the river in Council Bluffs, IA-- host club Omaha Velo (River City Hockey & Bike) promises great fun on one of the metro areas most popular courses. Lake Manawa State Park features nearly 7 miles of mostly flat, fast, winding singletrack over small berms and through tight trees. The course is a favorite amongst both seasoned veterans and first time riders. After severe damage from flooding in early May Trails Have Our Respect volunteers have spent countless hours to make sure this course is back in top shape for racing-- come out and experience their fine work first hand. Beginner riders start at 10am (1 lap), with Sport/Singlespeed (3 laps)/Expert (4laps) races starting at noon. Questions? Contact Ted at ted@rivercityhockeyshop.com or call Ted's shop at 402-614-9970. Click link to read more or download the race bible here.
DAY OF RACE SCHEDULE FOR XC EVENTS: 10:00am (Estimated race time: 30-40 min.)
11:20am Kids Race (under ten yrs old, parent/guardian must be present & sign waiver) 12:00pm All Sport & Expert Fields
(Expert fields will be released before sport fields.)
Junior classes Medals (3 deep), merchandise and/or gift certificate
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. Directions: From I-80 take the Lake Manawa Exit #3 in Council Bluffs, IA. Follow HWY 92 south to the park entrance and turn right. Follow the road for about two miles. Just after the road veers eastward look for race signs. Take the first right and follow it to the race venue's parking lot. From I-29 take Exit 47. Follow HWY 275 east until it intersects with HWY 92. Take a left, heading south on HWY 92. Use the above-listed directions to get to the race venue. |
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