Nebraska Cycling News

The 2008 Nebraska Lotter Psycowpath Series continues this Saturday with one of the most popular events in the series, the Swanson River City Shootout!  Nearly every day in April, dozens of riders could be found ripping the trails at Swanson in eager anticipation of the May 3 event.  Swanson's trails boast plenty of high speed knee-draggin turns, short steep climbs, and some of the best flowing singletrack in the area.  And with the updated weather forecast, the temps for Saturday should be perfect for a high-exertion mountain bike race!  Our friends in the Midwest Cycling Community have been hosting this race for over a decade-- you won't want to miss this popular singletrack and famous event!

Registration onsite opens by 8:30am and closes 15 minutes prior to the event.  Beginner and Junior races start at 10am; Sport, SingleSpeed, and Expert races will start at noon.  Remember, thanks to Tim Edwards State Farm, Beginner racers register for a flat $15-- no one day license purchase needed.  Sport/Singlespeed race for $20, Experts $25.  If you didn't get your free series t-shirt at Maskenthine, get it at Swanson!  Download the race bible here.  Questions can be directed to Ryan at 402-415-9071 or ryan.feagan@gmail.com. 

Swanson Park; Bellevue, NE
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 to Swanson Park, Bellevue, NETake 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.