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FRONT SIDE OPEN

DARK SIDE : Finally OPEN !!!

 

BRIDGES Repaired:

BTW we also have only one bridge still in need of minor repair on the darkside.  The others were repaired over the past 4 weekends.

BASEMENT ;  Closed, pretty snotty

TRAILER RUN:   CLOSED, use the MUD shortcut till it dries out.

 Please do not ride when conditions are wet and muddy as it only damages the trail.

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Salt Creek Water Levels (Flooding at 5.5')

UPDATE: 5/10/08 by  No-Air Bud. 

 
      

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The Outback Challenge Spring Time Trial will be Saturday May24th.  If you want to make a weekend out of it in Portage, there is the Trail Run Xtreme 12K Run on Monday, Memorial Day.  There are several campground nearby [Indiana State Park campground  & Dunewood Campground @ the National Lakeshore]  You will also find a couple of hotels off the exit of the Indiana Toll road.  It would be a good way to pre-ride the Outback trail for the DINO race on Saturday June 14th.

The Outback Challenge Fall Time Trial wil be on Saturday September 27th.    

We hope to host the Trips for Kids event again this season.  No date has been set.

 

See ya this spring,

 

No-air Bud

   

Learn, Ride

One of the most important aspects of cycling is your pedalling technique.  An efficient technique can add a significant amount of power to your pedaling.  I found this excellent article discussing the different pedaling techniques.  It's a great thing to practice on a stationary bike in preparation for spring.

 

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Seminar for Professional Trail Contractors Offered at IMBA Summit
Are you a skilled trailbuilder and want to turn pro?
Are you a skilled trailbuilder and want to turn pro?
Rocky Mountain Bicycles Provides Special Pricing to NMBP Members
ational Mountain Bike Patrol (NMBP) members throughout North America will soon have another great option when shopping for a new bike.
ational Mountain Bike Patrol (NMBP) members throughout North America will soon have another great option when shopping for a new bike.
Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crews Ready for National Trails Day Events in CO and NC
Every year, IMBA clubs around the country celebrate National Trails Day (NTD) with volunteer trailwork, riding and usually some barbecue.
Every year, IMBA clubs around the country celebrate National Trails Day (NTD) with volunteer trailwork, riding and usually some barbecue.
Shimano to Host Southern California Advocacy Summit
Southern California has great riding, healthy mountain bike clubs, a booming bicycle industry and increasingly favorable land use policies.
Southern California has great riding, healthy mountain bike clubs, a booming bicycle industry and increasingly favorable land use policies.
Seminar for Professional Trail Contractors Offered at IMBA Summit
Are you a skilled trailbuilder and want to turn pro?
Are you a skilled trailbuilder and want to turn pro?
Mountain Bicyclists Congratulate Portland on Platinum Award, Seek Better Trails
IMBA and Portland United Mountain Pedalers wish to congratulate the city of Portland on achieving the League of American Bicyclists' Platinum Bicycle Friendly Community award, the first large city in the country to be awarded this status.
IMBA and Portland United Mountain Pedalers wish to congratulate the city of Portland on achieving the League of American Bicyclists' Platinum Bicycle Friendly Community award, the first large city in the country to be awarded this status.
REI and IMBA Renew Volunteer Stewardship Challenge and Grant Program
In 2008, IMBA and REI will once again partner for the Volunteer Stewardship Challenge and offer a host of grants to support trail stewardship.
In 2008, IMBA and REI will once again partner for the Volunteer Stewardship Challenge and offer a host of grants to support trail stewardship.
Support Centennial Initiative to Rejuvenate U.S. National Parks
Our National Park System has been called the nation's best idea.
Our National Park System has been called the nation's best idea.
IMBA Requests Short Films for 'Celebrate Singletrack' Contest
IMBA is excited to announce our first-ever "Celebrate Singletrack" short-format film contest.
IMBA is excited to announce our first-ever "Celebrate Singletrack" short-format film contest.
Coalbed Methane Project Threatens Fernie Singletrack
A planned 500km-sq coalbed methane project near Fernie, British Columbia would directly impact the Fernie Mountain Bike Club's (FMBC) ability to ensure the long-term development and maintenance of the town's world class singletrack.
A planned 500km-sq coalbed methane project near Fernie, British Columbia would directly impact the Fernie Mountain Bike Club's (FMBC) ability to ensure the long-term development and maintenance of the town's world class singletrack.
Help Improve New York Singletrack
The new Catskill Park State Land Draft Master Plan includes several improvements that will protect and enhance mountain biking.
The new Catskill Park State Land Draft Master Plan includes several improvements that will protect and enhance mountain biking.
    

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The Biking Hub: Mountain

BikeMagic reviews the Giant Trance X0
I’m still on my ‘05 Giant Trance after two full seasons of riding. To be honest I’d expected some sort of frame failure by this stage, but the Trance is still alive and kicking. For 2008, Giant released the Trance X series, which utilizes the same chassis as it’s little sibling but adds an inch of [...]
I’m still on my ‘05 Giant Trance after two full seasons of riding. To be honest I’d expected some sort of frame failure by this stage, but the Trance is still alive and kicking. For 2008, Giant released the Trance X series, which utilizes the same chassis as it’s little sibling but adds an inch of [...]
Putting in some distance, trying out a new bike
I know, I know, I was going to build up the hardtail. I will still do that, but I’ve been sidetracked by a new ride. A couple of weeks back, I picked up the Haro Sonix S and I’ve been grinding out some miles as I get the bike dialled in and get used to [...]
I know, I know, I was going to build up the hardtail. I will still do that, but I’ve been sidetracked by a new ride. A couple of weeks back, I picked up the Haro Sonix S and I’ve been grinding out some miles as I get the bike dialled in and get used to [...]
The reluctant commuter transformed
A while back, I branched off on one of those 30-something diversions that gave me a new job, a new home, and a whole lot of changes in the way my family did the day-to-day stuff we’ve been accustomed to for the past decade. It’s not really a mid-life crisis (I think those things come [...]
A while back, I branched off on one of those 30-something diversions that gave me a new job, a new home, and a whole lot of changes in the way my family did the day-to-day stuff we’ve been accustomed to for the past decade. It’s not really a mid-life crisis (I think those things come [...]
Keeping the trails running, or Are mountain bikers really as lazy as it seems?
This is going to sound like a rant and, for all I know, it could be a very localized one because even though I am immersed in the local ’scene’ sometimes it’s hard for people to get a glimpse of the big picture when they’re so involved. I live, work, and ride in southwestern BC, about [...]
This is going to sound like a rant and, for all I know, it could be a very localized one because even though I am immersed in the local ’scene’ sometimes it’s hard for people to get a glimpse of the big picture when they’re so involved. I live, work, and ride in southwestern BC, about [...]
Rebuilding the xc bike, an introduction
My cross country bike is a 2003 Giant Rainier. Some of the spec is still stock and some of the stuff is not. It’s been serviceable, but I’m interested in changing it up a bit to reflect the style of riding I’m into while make it a little, less like a stock $1000 bike that’s [...]
My cross country bike is a 2003 Giant Rainier. Some of the spec is still stock and some of the stuff is not. It’s been serviceable, but I’m interested in changing it up a bit to reflect the style of riding I’m into while make it a little, less like a stock $1000 bike that’s [...]
Back from the dead? Maybe…
The Biking Hub has been silent for the past few months. There are tonnes of excuses that I could pull out of my pocket but it really comes down to the fact that, even though I was getting lots of stuff from the other contributors, I was getting worn down pushing out stuff on a [...]
The Biking Hub has been silent for the past few months. There are tonnes of excuses that I could pull out of my pocket but it really comes down to the fact that, even though I was getting lots of stuff from the other contributors, I was getting worn down pushing out stuff on a [...]
Cycling goal setting in 2007
Well after a two-month break we’re finally back to work here. With family to visit, parties to attend and presents to buy, sometimes cycling gets put on the backburner around the Christmas holidays. Now that the New Year is here, it’s nice to be able to get back to the regular routine of riding, planning [...]
Well after a two-month break we’re finally back to work here. With family to visit, parties to attend and presents to buy, sometimes cycling gets put on the backburner around the Christmas holidays. Now that the New Year is here, it’s nice to be able to get back to the regular routine of riding, planning [...]
Ray’s Indoor Mountain Bike Park
Ray Ups The Ante, Again
Ray Ups The Ante, Again
Park Tool USA PK 57 toolkit review
There comes a time for in every biker’s life when he or she needs tools. Most people invest big money in their bikes but don’t do the maintenance they need to have their bike operate at its best. I built up my previous tool kit over the past five years with bits and pieces that [...]
There comes a time for in every biker’s life when he or she needs tools. Most people invest big money in their bikes but don’t do the maintenance they need to have their bike operate at its best. I built up my previous tool kit over the past five years with bits and pieces that [...]
Ibis Cycles relaunches its website
Ibis Cycles, makers of the exquisite Mojo Carbon mountain bike, has relaunched its website. There are a couple of wonky bits and empty pages in there but it’s a fun site and I find it easy to forgive any bike company whose flagship mountain bike has detailing like the Mojo. Visit Ibis Cycles for more pics [...]
Ibis Cycles, makers of the exquisite Mojo Carbon mountain bike, has relaunched its website. There are a couple of wonky bits and empty pages in there but it’s a fun site and I find it easy to forgive any bike company whose flagship mountain bike has detailing like the Mojo. Visit Ibis Cycles for more pics [...]
    

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5/15/2008 6:30 PM Monthly Meeting
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5/24/2008 10:00 AM Spring Time Trial - 2008
5/26/2008 7:00 AM Memorial Day Trail Run Extreme
5/31/2008 10:00 AM Paved Trail Ride
6/7/2008 10:00 AM 2008 Midwest Women's Mountain Bike Clinic (Brown County)
6/11/2008 6:30 AM Mid-Week MTB Madness
6/14/2008 9:00 AM DINO Series MTB Race
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