Nebraska Cycling News

The Midwest is full of cyclists roaming the back roads and trails, where great athletes push themselves harder each ride because the accomplishment feels good. The Midwest is full of people who like bikes just as much as you do.  No matter how you like to ride your bike, this is an opportunity for you to meet other people who share your interest and experience something new.

Learn about organized rides and events, cool ride routes, great weekend trips, lodging, training and maintenance, and the best coffee shops and brew pubs around the area: all the cycling essentials.  The Midwest Cycling Community is more than a club, it is an avenue to experience the full spectrum of cycling in your community. Join to help the community grow and make a difference in the world of area cyclists.

"Our vision is to have an ideal environment for new cyclists to get involved, while providing a support system for local athletes to excel in this great sport." - Jay Thomas

Everyone is Welcome
If you enjoy riding a bike and want to be a part of a Community in Motion then that is all it takes.  Everyone is welcome in this community.  Share your experiences with others and help promote your brand of cycling. Road, mountain, and multi-sport athletes can discover the excitement of being part of a team that supports you in your quest to succeed. While you progress as an athlete, you will find avenues to join our elite regional cycling teams, Midwest Wheelmasters, or make the ultimate leap and join the HRRC Trek Stores Regional Racing Program.

2007 saw a very successful year all around for the Midwest Cycling Community:

In addition to US results.  The Midwest Cycling Community was felt on a global scale at the L'Etape du Tour from Foix to Loudenville.  Co-Founder Kent McNeill finished 129th out of 7,000 overall with a time of 7hrs 34minutes, while Steve Jarrett finished 683rd with a time of 8hrs 32 minutes coming in just ahead of Greg LeMond who finished 812th in a time of 8 hrs 41 minutes.  Full article can be seen at http://www.nebraskacyclingnews.com/content/view/745/204/.

Club Numbers per market
OMA     90 members
KC        84 members
ST.L      87 members

Some Important Results from 2007:
Jessica Meyer(St. Louis) won the women's 1,2,3's Missouri State Criterium
Don Raskey - 2nd Overall Rider of the Year(Cat. 4) - Nebraska, 2nd Cornhusker State Games TT, 3rd Psycowpath Standings for Expert 35+
Gary Nebeker - 6th Nebraska Rider of the Year(Cat. 4)
Steve Jarrett - 3rd Tranquility Tire Tantrum(Expert), 3rd Rivercity Shootout(Expert), 4th Nebraska Psycowpath Expert Overal,  683 in L'Etape
Kent McNeill - 1st Tranquility Tire Tantrum(Expert), 1st Swanson Rivercity Shootout(Expert), 6th Nebraska Psycowpath Expert Overall, 129th in L'Etape, 55th Leadville 100
Kevin Limpach - 1st Psycowpath Battle Royale MTB 6hr Marathon, 1st Tranquility Tire Tantrum(Expert 35+), 1st Rivercity Shootout(Expert 35+), 1st Nebraska Psycowpath Expert 35+ Overall
Rick Isham - 3rd Nebraska Psycowpath Sport Men's 35+ Overall
Troy Nelson - 2nd Nebraska Psycowpath Single Speed Category Overall
Nick Limpach - 1st Nebraska Psycowpath Beginner Men's 35+ Overall, 1st Rivercity Shootout(Beginner 35+)
Mark Savery - 1st Swanson Rivercity Shootout(Single Speed)
Matt Tillinghast - 14th Cyclocross Nationals(B's race)
Charlie Ticknor - 1st Nebraska Cyclocross #2(Cat. 4)

The MOST important thing about the Midwest Cycling Community is not results.  It is just about having fun and enjoying your bike.  It does not matter if you race or just ride your cruiser to the grocery store, it is all about the connection between you and your bike.