June, 2009

Bicycle riding is fun, healthy, and a great way to be independent. But it is important to remember that a bicycle is not a toy; it’s a vehicle! Always follow some basic safety tips when you ride.
 
Safe Riding Tips

Before using your bicycle, make sure it is ready to ride. You should always inspect your bike to make sure all parts are secure and working properly.

A huge field of mountain bikers braved the heat and humidity for the second race in the Norfolk XC Series held June 23 at Maskenthine Lake north of Stanton. The twelve riders who signed up to race made this the largest XC race to date for the Tuesday night series. The heat and humidity took its toll on the entire field, with all riders suffering in the elements. The large field made for great racing however, more than making up for some slightly slower lap times overall.

The Norfolk Race Series picks up with a mountain bike race June 23 at Maskenthine Lake. There is a rider's meeting at 6:45PM and racing starts at 7PM. There is no entry fee for Elkhorn Valley Cycling Club members but there is a $5 fee for non-members. As always, categories for men and women are available as "A" - Advanced, "B" - Beginner, and "C" - Citizen.

Points are awarded to the top finishes with are tallied for year-end series and overall rider awards.For more information about the Norfolk Race Series see http://www.nencycling.org... or contact Jon at (402) 316-4917 or jon.m.downey@gmail.com

For your convenience, we have started a collection of the local favorite ride routes. Each route has a unique feel even though some travel or cross the same roads at different times.

Feel free to look through the routes listed and use the link on each route page to print the route as a map for your ride.

Nebraska Rider of the Year (ROY) standings after State TT posted and Elkhorn Valley Cycling powered by Monster has several riders holding fast in the top 10!

Currently Joe Savoie sits in second overall in Men’s 3, and is first in the 40+ age division. Devin Bethune holds the number six spot.

In Women’s 3, Janna Vavra sits atop the leader board with nearly double the points as the second place rider.

Researchers at Granada University in Spain have come across a discovery that will undoubtedly please athletes and sports enthusiasts - a pint of beer post-workout or match is better at rehydrating the human body than water.

Professor Manuel Garzon, a member of Granada's medical faculty, made the finding after tests on 25 students over several months. Researchers believe that it is the sugars, salts, and bubbles in a beer that may help people absorb fluids more quickly.

Rainy weather may have forced the postponing of the Maskenthine XC Classic but it didn't stop Elkhorn Valley Cycling powered by Monster from scoring big in other weekend competitions.

At Saturday's Nebraska State Time Trial at Yutan, promoted by Velo Veloce Cycling Club, EVCC fielded several riders in Category 4 and in Women's Category 3. In Cat 4, Duane Blair was fourth, Dan Spray ninth, John Spray tenth, and Kevin Murray fifteenth. Janna Vavra brought home the only State Championship medal with a silver medal performance.

Sunday the Team Nebraska Duathlon "TNT"

Maskenthine XC Classic is canceled. Trail is muddy and rain chances for tomorrow are increasing, especially at race time.Possible reschedule date for late August or September.

Weather reports http://www.intellicast.co...

As many people know Dan Ertz crashed and broke is pelvis... three spots I believe. I wish him well.  This got me thinking!  How tough is this guy?

The numbers are on the upswing again for the Norfolk Race Series, with turnouts returning to that of years past. 15 riders lined up on a beautiful night with perfect temperatures and light winds.

Devin Bethune reigned supreme once again with a nearly 27 mph average over the 20km course winning the Men's "A" race. Jon Downey won the Men's "B" race with an average speed of 21.49 while Tricia Faimon took the Women's "B" race. Jerry Nordeen soloed in for the win in the Men's "C" race with an average of 16.8 mph.

Norfolk Classic Road Race http://www.nencycling.org...

Nebraksa State Championship Criterium http://www.nencycling.org...

Men Cat 1,2,3