2:30 pm....2102 SE Creekview Dr. Ankeny......Robert Half Printing....A
loop too Chautauqua Bottoms and back...a lot of gravel ....a little bit
of pavement....a lot of cold, windy, FUN:-) 490-6239



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Squirrel

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Do you find 29ers attractive?
You like primo single-track with lots of rocks and roots?
Live in the Midwest?
Corn your favorite food?
Do you consider a pig as a family pet?

You might want to check this out!!!!

http://crookedcog.com/29er-meetup/

Jeff "spreading the love" Kerkove

Meet at the ped. bridge in water works park at 5:30.
Boonville loop. I road gravil last night on my cross
bike and it was fine.



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400 photos from Saturday and 370 from Sunday !!



Video from both days compiled into one.

Watch until the end. Marco gets smacked!



http://www.bikeiowa.com/asp/hotnews/newsdisplay.asp?NewsID=1885





Email me the photo number(s) if you want a higher resolution copy.



Thanks to John for putting on the race and Team Skin for the hospitality!


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In a message dated 11/28/2006 1:57:42 PM Central Standard Time,
adamsonjohn@... writes:

Sounds  good - some day maybe.



we'll save a place in the group for ya!   have a good december--and mark your
calendar for the gravel races here in  march--10th, 17th, and 24th.  [40, 60,
and 80 milers.]  get ya warmed  up for kent park the 25th!!

--the mostly reverend grandpa kim
the orphanage, capitol city,  iowa

wherever god erects a house of prayer,
the devil always builds a  chapel there;
and 'twill be found, upon examination,
the latter has the  largest congregation.
(from the true-born englishman, 1701,  defoe)


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Sounds good - some day maybe.
Your straight man (what another setup)
John

eeastonwest@... wrote:

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>minimum before our first stop]   it's our bit to help the local economy.
>locust street tap barmaid  looks forward to us, and has vowed never to be out
of
>canned schlitz  again, for example.  and the bartender at the highland park
>country club  followed us out, wanting to know why we didn't stay longer [too
>crowded and  smoky--but killer onion rings].
>    see, john?  group riding at its BEST!   it's worth a trip.
>
>--the mostly reverend grandpa kim
>the orphanage, capitol city,  iowa
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>wherever god erects a house of prayer,
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>and 'twill be found, upon examination,
>the latter has the  largest congregation.
>(from the true-born englishman, 1701,  defoe)
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In a message dated 11/28/2006 9:40:55 AM Central Standard Time,
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But,  geesh Kim, can't a guy have a drink ???



that's why we stop frequently!  [but we  had to institute a 30-45 minute ride
minimum before our first stop]   it's our bit to help the local economy.
locust street tap barmaid  looks forward to us, and has vowed never to be out of
canned schlitz  again, for example.  and the bartender at the highland park
country club  followed us out, wanting to know why we didn't stay longer [too
crowded and  smoky--but killer onion rings].
     see, john?  group riding at its BEST!   it's worth a trip.

--the mostly reverend grandpa kim
the orphanage, capitol city,  iowa

wherever god erects a house of prayer,
the devil always builds a  chapel there;
and 'twill be found, upon examination,
the latter has the  largest congregation.
(from the true-born englishman, 1701,  defoe)


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But, geesh Kim, can't a guy have a drink ???

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>log; the guys who aren't riding with us  have no idea how enjoyable it is, just
>to cruise around town, explore side  streets and other neighborhoods.  the
>drizzle>>rain and warm  temperatures last night were quite a nice bonus.
>    so to the rest of the team, and other des  moines-area cyclists:  come on
>out and try it.  monday nights, 530 at  zanzibar's on ingersoll.  bring a
>bike and lights, and leave your  water bottles, helmets and heart monitors
behind.
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>--the mostly reverend grandpa kim
>the orphanage, capitol city,  iowa
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>wherever god erects a house of prayer,
>the devil always builds a  chapel there;
>and 'twill be found, upon examination,
>the latter has the  largest congregation.
>(from the true-born englishman, 1701,  defoe)
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In a message dated 11/28/2006 7:09:44 AM Central Standard Time,
Tom.Lewandowski@... writes:

Thanks for the ride  fellas.  I really enjoy it and am glad to know ya.   Tom



certainly is MY pleasure, tom!  i was  just writing about it in my training
log; the guys who aren't riding with us  have no idea how enjoyable it is, just
to cruise around town, explore side  streets and other neighborhoods.  the
drizzle>>rain and warm  temperatures last night were quite a nice bonus.
     so to the rest of the team, and other des  moines-area cyclists:  come on
out and try it.  monday nights, 530 at  zanzibar's on ingersoll.  bring a
bike and lights, and leave your  water bottles, helmets and heart monitors
behind.

--the mostly reverend grandpa kim
the orphanage, capitol city,  iowa

wherever god erects a house of prayer,
the devil always builds a  chapel there;
and 'twill be found, upon examination,
the latter has the  largest congregation.
(from the true-born englishman, 1701,  defoe)


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In a message dated 11/25/2006 8:27:55 AM Central Standard Time,
jokerracing@... writes:

Well  it's that time. 2007 will be the start of The Iowa Sub-Zero  XC Series.
There will be one race in Jan. , Feb. and a final in early March.


please coordinate those dates with other races  [especially the march
race--we have killer gravel races in the des moines area  the 10th, 17th, and
24th,
and will be doing a long gravel race in louisiana the  3d.]  so if you'd PLEASE
have them on days that will fit, i'd betcha some  of us crazy winter racers
[me and the orphans] from capitol city will come  up and ice our beards with ya.
     thanks.


--the mostly reverend grandpa kim
the orphanage, capitol city,  iowa

wherever god erects a house of prayer,
the devil always builds a  chapel there;
and 'twill be found, upon examination,
the latter has the  largest congregation.
(from the true-born englishman, 1701,  defoe)


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Registration is open.  Go to the event website to figure out how to
get in!

http://transiowa.blogspot.com/

Thanks!
Jeff Kerkove
co-race director

I rode Sycamore today, it is dry and in *very* good shape (relatively
speaking).  I wore shorts, but I was warm anyway.  It is late November
in Iowa...

It was very still and quiet for some reason.  For 90 minutes the trail
was mine alone except for a couple of Mom's and their sons (on mountain
bikes).

Hope you all got in a good ride today....surely there won't be many
more Sunday's like this one for awhile.

D

The video is done... thanks Jeff and Ryan.

You can check it out at http://www.donnyquixote.blogspot.com

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Well  it's that time. 2007 will be the start of The Iowa Sub-Zero XC
Series. There will be one race in Jan. , Feb. and a final in early
March.
These events will start From Amigos Bar in Ft. Dodge, Iowa. They will
run through Loomis Park. One event may run through Finni Park or the
Snell Crawford trail and Park. Well wait and see. Weather conditions
may be the decider on the course for each race. But all events will be
based at Amigos. Cause it's warm there.
Fliers will be sent to Bike shops and there will be registration at
Active.com. and info posted at Bike Iowa.
Expert, Sport and begginer classes. Awards, prizes, gifts. Experts will
receive 100% payback.
We will have some viddles following each event. Bring the wife,kids,
girl friend,boy friend or whatever. Lets have some fun and get ready
for the 07 season.
If anyone  is interested in being a sponsor or helping out give me a
hollar.


Matthew J. Byrne
River City Cycling Promotions
Team Joker Iowa

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There's some video and pictures from the JingleCross
course on my blog if anybody's interest.

www.snoonan.blogspot.com

peace
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Milltown Cycles Racing
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_http://healthyhabitsqc.com/index.cfm_ (http://healthyhabitsqc.com/index.cfm)



Bruce Grell
President - DICE
(Double I Cycling  Experience)
vamootsman@...
563-332-5145


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First off I'd like to thank everyone for their  participation in the ICCS
series for 2006.  Lots of racing and good weather  made for another great
season.


     Congrats to all the people who took home the  hardware in their
respective classes and to everyone aspiring to get some next  year.  We'll be
back in
07 and we hope you are too.

     Here the link to the final Standings.  Hope to  see you all at Jingle
Cross.

_http://healthyhabitsqc.com/index.cfm_ (http://healthyhabitsqc.com/index.cfm)

Just Click on the Points Standings button.

Bruce Grell
President - DICE
(Double I Cycling  Experience)
vamootsman@...
563-332-5145



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A slew of photos from Cranksgiving (as well as results) have been posted.

Check em out: http://www.donnyquixote.blogspot.com

And more photos still to come,
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CRANKSGIVING was an amazing success! I want to thank everyone who took time out
of their day to do the event (58 riders total!!). Take each one of the following
items and multiply by 58 and that's what we'll be donating to the Food Bank of
Iowa: box of cereal, canned corn, bar soap, toilet paper, tomato soup, box of
Tuna Helper, laundry detergent, canned fruit, shampoo, and canned tuna.

Keep an eye on http://www.cranksgiving.blogspot.com throughout the week for
photos and video of the event. Also, be sure to grab a copy of Juice this
Wednesday for more photos from the race. We will be delivering food to the Food
Bank of Iowa on Monday morning.

Speacial thanks again to all of the people who came together for this event:
Rasmussen Bike Shop, Mars Cafe, Yankee Doodle Dandy Tattoo, BikeIowa.com, Surly,
Oakley, FlatLandFuel.com, Chicago Wig, Headsweats, AsMaster, Erin Baker
Breakfast Cookies, Honey Stinger, and probably a few more I'm forgetting at the
moment.

HUGE THANKS to the volunteers before and during the race. Heather, Sarah, Dara,
Chris, Sterling, and Troy... couldn't have done it without ya!

Thanks to everyone who was not able to do the event but still took time out to
donate food.

THANK YOU - THANK YOU - THANK YOU!!! Give yourselves a huge pat on the back. You
deserve it.

RESULTS----

GUYS
Lou Waugaman
Tony Nichols
Nathan Bartels
Graham Johnston
Chris Skogen
Brian Pottorff
Tom Lewandowski
Kim West
John Krolack
Cory Heintz
Chuck Hilsenbeck
Sterling Heise
Justin Bruce
Randy Kramer
Scott Sumpter
Mario Hernandez
Bryan Moritz
Steve Hall
Scott Wilson
John Baum
Jeff Porter
Scott Russell
Ryan Hanser
Steve Ballou
Jeff Stegeman
Matt Rigge
Rod Snavley
Kale Snavley
Rex Winchell
Casey Calnes
Brad Kramer
Steve Robinson
Austin Gill
Scott Robinson
Sam Gill
Sam Lopez
Mike Lebeda
Steve Lambert
Mike Baker
Jacob Nauman
Ed McNerny
Brad Daggett
Jason Nunemaker
Craig Uhlman
Pasha Korakov
12 more people I forgot to list
GALS
Jane Riessen
Molly Gill
Mary Moore
Meghan Stegeman

SINGLE SPEED (or fixed gear with hand brakes)
Graham Johnston
Chris Skogen
Kim West
John Krolack
Cory Heintz
Sterling Heise
Scott Sumpter
Casey Calnes
Mary Moore
Sam Lopez
Mike Lebeda
Jacob Nauman
Ed McNerney
Jason Nunemaker
FIXED GEAR
Lou Waugaman
Tony Nichols
Nathan Bartels
Brian Pottorff
Tom Lewandowski
Cory Heintz
Mario Hernandez
OUT OF TOWNER
Chris Skogen
John Krolak
Cory Heintz
Mario Hernandez
Bryan Moritz
Steve Hall
FIXED GEAR RIDER NAMED STEVE
Steve Hall
Steve Ballou
Steve Lambert

Did I say thank you?
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Nebraska "No Fear" Cyclo-cross Championship Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, November 18-19, 2006
Pioneers Park - Lincoln, NE

Nebraska USAC Cyclo-cross State Championship
Maxxis Midwest Cyclo-cross Series

$2000 Cash Prize Purse!
Raffle items from Maxxis, Voler and more!
Free food, No Fear energy drinks, Wilderness Perk coffee...

For more information: www.nebraskacyclingnews.com
Register on-site race day or online: www.velosource.com

Questions: john.lefler.jr@...

Again, I'd like to thank everyone for their incredible support of the Cross
Out Crohn's races and raffle this year!

Paul Varnum has been professionally fitted, ordered his new cross bike to
spec by Donny, and has gotten it all dirty already! Make sure you keep it
clean, Paul! Read more here at: http://pcvarnum.blogspot.com/

Thanks to our sponsors: Rasmussen Bike Shop, Specialized Bicycles, Donny
Quixote, and Oakley.

See you all at the ICCS finale in the QC this weekend and IC next weekend
for Jinglecross!

Thanks!

G-Marco, P$ and O-Dawg
The Godfathers of Cyclocross

--
west des moines ia 50265


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There are 2 bikes for sale. One is a complete bike, and the other is a
frame and Lefty. Both bikes will be shipped for free. Also, purchase
of the bike must be prepaid by money order or cashiers check. If you
have specific questions or want pictures please e-mail me. Thanks!!!


Rush 1 Details
(Available as Frame, Lefty, and Stem)
Frame: '06 Cannondale Rush 3000 (size L)
Fork: '06 Cannondale Lefty DLR Carbon
Rear Shock: Fox RP3
Stem: Cannondale SL 100mm, 31.8
PRICE: BEST OFFER


Rush 2 Details
Frame: '06 Cannondale Rush 3000 (size L)
Fork: '06 Cannondale Lefty DLR Carbon
Rear Shock: Fox RP3
Stem: Cannondale 100mm 31.8
Brakes: Hayes El Camino
Front Der: Shimano XT
Shifters: SRAM X9
Rear Der: SRAM X9
Handle Bar: FSA Alum flat bar
Seatpost: FSA SL-250 0 set-back Alum.
Saddle: Fizik Gobi
Grips: Ergon Team Issue
Pedals: N/A
Crankset: FSA Afterburner
Chain: SRAM 9sp
Cassette: SRAM X7 12-34
Wheelset: Mavic X117 laced to XT rear hub and Cannondale Lefty front
Tires: Schwalbe Racing Ralph 2.1 (less than 40 miles)
PRICE: BEST OFFER

Jeff Kerkove
Waterloo, IA
kerkovej [at] gmail.com

Cyclocross News
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  Nebraska "No Fear" Cyclo-cross Championship Weekend

Saturday & Sunday, November 18-19, 2006

Lincoln, Nebraska

$2000 Cash Prize List!

This is the series finale for the Nebraska Cyclo-cross Series and rounds 2 & 3
of the Midwest Maxxis Cycloross Series.

Pioneers Park in Southwest Lincoln features a healthy mix of cross terrain
including fast paved and unpaved sections, some technical elements and one of
the more challenging run-ups in the Midwest, "Hooligan Hill."

The Nebraska "No Fear" Cyclo-cross Championship Weekend is a fantastic tune-up
for the Thanksgiving Weekend "Jingle Cross" races in Iowa City. The Jingle Cross
races are also part of the Midwest Maxxis Cyclocross Series. All series results
can be found on Localcycling.com

For more race information visit: www.nebraskacyclingnews.com or contact
RaceDirector John Lefler @ john.lefler.jr@...

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Final bits of info for anyone planning to do CRANKSGIVING this Saturday.

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN AT 10:30am at MARS CAFE
We have race packets for everyone but the first 50 people in will get some
pretty cool stuff.

PRE-RACE ANNOUNCEMENTS AT 11:45am.

EVENT STARTS AT HIGH NOON (12:00pm).

AWARDS
Trophies to the top finishers in each category.
Cranksgiving t-shirts to the first 15 finishers overall and the top finisher in
each category.

RAFFLE
We will have a raffle for the following prizes following the event:
    1) Surly Steamroller Frameset from Rasmussen Bike Shop
    2) Schwagg bags from Rasmussen Bike Shop
    3) Gift certificates from Yankee Doodle Dandy Tattoo
    4) Schwagg bag from YDDT
    5) Oakley apparel
    6) Flatland Fuel apparel
    7) Ding Pads from Chicago Wig
    8) Butt cream from AsMaster
    9) Schwagg bags from Surly Bicycles
    10) And even more stuff....

You MUST COMPETE AND BE PRESENT to win anything from the raffle.

TRACKSTAND
Following the raffle we will have a trackstand competition (and I have a killer
prize for the winner of that event). A trackstand is where you stand in one
place while on your bicycle, competitors will go for 2 minutes then remove one
hand. One minute later they will remove the other hand. One minute later they
will remove one foot, etc... until we have a winner.

SKID COMPETITION
Following the trackstand competition (and no doubt several frosty beverages
shall be consumed by this point) we will ride over to Mt. Skidmore to see who
can lay down the longest skid. My money is on Bartels.

CAN'T DO THE EVENT BUT WOULD STILL LIKE TO DONATE?
We will be excepting non-parishable food donations for the Food Bank of Iowa
today through Saturday at Rasmussen Bike Shop. 301 Grand Ave. West Des Moines,
IA.

All other information can be found here: http://www.cranksgiving.blogspot.com

Special thanks to our sponsors:
MARS CAFE: http://www.marscafe.net
RASMUSSEN BIKE SHOP: http://www.rasmussenbikeshop.com
YANKEE DOODLE DANDY TATTOO: http://www.yankeedoodledandytattoo.com

See you Saturday!!!

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In a message dated 11/15/2006 11:55:52 AM Central Standard Time,
chadbike1970@... writes:

Gravel  ride, meet at the bridge in Water works park in D.M. We are going to
do a  Boonville loop so it should be about 2 or 3 hours. Bring your lights. We
will  be regrouping, no dropping riders. Door prizes for the heaviest bike.


is it a door?


--the mostly reverend grandpa kim
the orphanage, capitol city,  iowa

wherever god erects a house of prayer,
the devil always builds a  chapel there;
and 'twill be found, upon examination,
the latter has the  largest congregation.
(from the true-born englishman, 1701,  defoe)


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It's this Sunday so come  down to get your double points, some food and some
drink.  We have some  swag to raffle off and a bunch finger food at the
Overtime Bar and Grill.   I'll have directions at the Race.

         We'll distribute the  trophies and the monies at the bar.

         Hope to see everyone there.

Bruce Grell
President - DICE
(Double I Cycling  Experience)
vamootsman@...
563-332-5145



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Gravel ride, meet at the bridge in Water works park in
D.M. We are going to do a Boonville loop so it should
be about 2 or 3 hours. Bring your lights. We will be
regrouping, no droping riders. Door prizes for the
heaviest bike.
chad
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sorry nick, i don't know how the trails look.  i will be up doing trail work
friday mouring if you can hold out that long for a report

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Does anyone know the condition of 7-Oaks trails? I'm trying to make a trip down
there after work Fri. afternoon.  Thanks, Nick

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