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#40 From: <marcthollander@...>
Date: Tue Feb 10, 2004 5:16 pm
Subject: Racing in Iowa @ bikeiowa.com
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My new ramblings and Iowa racing features are up ~ including roller racing with
Greg Harper and roadie/tri-guy JJ Bailey.

Check them out every two weeks at http://www.bikeiowa.com!

http://www.bikeiowa.com/asp/features/featuresdisplay.asp?ArticleID=401

Send me ideas for new topics or tell me to shut up.

Marco

#39 From: Joshua Lukins <project_jlu@...>
Date: Mon Feb 9, 2004 4:24 pm
Subject: Two Great Days of Racing
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Come be apart of the Roller Madness, with two great days of racing in the Des Moines Metro Area.  There will be TOUGH COMPETITION, CASH PRIZES totaling over $500, FREE HOTEL PRIZE, DINNER GIVE AWAY, MERCHANDISE PRIZES & and did I mention TOUGH COMPETITION!!! (details below)
 
RAMADA INN HOTEL GIVE AWAY:  Entrants traveling from outside of the Des Moines Metro Area on Saturday 2-14-04 will be eligible for the RAMADA INN HOTEL GIVE AWAY.  One chance to win per one entry, two chances to win per two entry's, etc.  Must be 18 or older to win or have a parent or guardian present to accept/check in.  The winner will be announced immediately following the awards ceremony.
 
NORTH END DINER GIVE AWAY:  Entrants traveling from outside of the Des Moines Metro Area on Saturday 2-14-04 will be eligible for the NORTH END DINER GIVE AWAY.  One chance to win per one entry, two chances to win per two entry's, etc.  The winner will be announced immediately following the RAMADA INN HOTEL GIVE AWAY.  The name will be drawn out of the same hat as the RAMADA INN HOTEL GIVE AWAY.
 
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2004:
 
Wilber's 2-mile Killer presented by J-Lu Cycling Productions
A 2004 Iowa Roller Race Championship Event
Saturday, February 14, 2004
Racing Starts at High Noon
Registration from 11:00am-2:00pm
Located at Irwin's Bike Shop & Sports
5500 Merle Hay Road
Johnston IA 50131
515.270.8304
(1/2 mile north of I-80/I-35 on Merle Hay Road on west/left side of the street)
 
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2004:
 
Valentines Day 2-Mile Massacre
A 2004 Iowa Roller Race Championship Event
Sunday, February 15, 2004
Racing Starts at 12:00 noon
Registration opens at 11:00am closes at 2:00pm
Located at Bike World on Merle Hay Road and Urbandale Avenue
2929 Merle Hay Road
Des Moines IA 50310
515.255.7047
(3 miles south of I-80/I-35 on Merle Hay Road on east/left side of the street)
 
SATURDAY / SUNDAY ROLLER RACE
_________________________________
Two-Mile timed distance by roller fusion.  Two up race format.
Prize List:
Cat 1,2,3--$30/$20/$15
Cat 4--$30/$20/$15
Womens Open--$30/$20/$15
Masters 40+--$30/$20/$15
Cat 5--Awards 3 Places
Juniors 10-14--Awards 3 Places
Juniors 15-18--Awards 3 Places
Entry Fee: $13 all uscf categories (except juniors), $3 junior categories, $5 uscf one-day licenses available
Rules:  Entrants will be using the Kreitler Headwind Rollers w/flywheel system for 2-miles competing for the fastest elapsed time in their category.  No Changes will be made to the start sheet and no rerides will be allowed.  All uscf rules apply and helmets are required. Held under uscf permit 2004186 and 2004---


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#38 From: IORCA@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon Feb 9, 2004 11:56 am
Subject: Snow Bike #2, 2/14/2004, 12:00 pm
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Reminder Reminder from the Calendar of IORCA
Snow Bike #2

Saturday February 14, 2004
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
This event does not repeat.

Event Location: Loomis Park in Fort Dodge, IA.
Notes:
Registration will open at 10:00 with racing to begin at noon.
Entry fee is $15 for adults and $10 for juniors.
Awards three deep with 100% payback to Experts.
Registration will be held in the park shelter.
Categories- Beginner, Sport and Expert.
Race Direcotr - Matt Byrne (712)469-3923 - jokerracingiowa@... or Tim Volfe (712) 469-9933.
IORCA ROY points available for registered racers.
Directions: From Highway 20 go north on highway 169 to the stop sign at intersection 169 - hwy 7. Turn right (east) on 3rd Ave. NW. Follow across the river bridge and take the first right to Am

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#37 From: "chrisreed81" <clrmaz87@...>
Date: Tue Feb 3, 2004 5:24 pm
Subject: Specialized Mountain Bike for SALE
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Specialized Mountain Bike for SALE
Stump Jumper Comp
2000 year model

Frame M2 Aluminum (18 inch)
Color (Red with Black / White lettering)

Components
-Suspension Fork (Manitou Mars with hyper light crown)
-Rear Derailleur (Shimano XTR)
-Front Derailleur (Shimano XT)
-Rapid Fire Shifters (Shimano XT 24 gears)
-Brake Levers (Avid Speed dial 1.9)
-Brakes (Avid 2.5 V style)
-Headset (Aheadset)
-Seat Post (Ritchey)
-Cassette (Shimano XT 11-32)

Components from Specialized
-Cranks (Specialized Strongarm II)
-Pedals (Specialized SPD style)
-Hubs (laced on Mavic X225 rims)
-Handle bar
-Front Tire (Dirt control Comp)
-Rear Tire (Dirt Master Comp)
-Saddle
-Stem
-Handle bar
-Grips


Price $875

This has been a very good racing bike for me and the only reason I
am selling it is that I am getting a new bike.  It is a very light
mountain bike and performs very well as a cross country racer,
sporting many XT and XTR components.

Thanks,
Chris Reed

If you have any questions or would like to see pictures of this bike
please email me at clrmaz87@...

#36 From: "Thaddeus" <thad@...>
Date: Sat Jan 31, 2004 8:47 pm
Subject: IORCA Rider Of The Year Point Standings (Feb.1, 2004)
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This is the current IORCA Rider Of The Year point standings as of
Feb. 1, 2004.

The ROY events in February are:
1.  SnowBike #2 - Fort Dodge, IA.

ROY POINT STANDINGS
1.  Donny Quixote - 13
     Lou Waugaman - 13
2.  Nick Frey - 12
3.  Troy Tellinghuisen - 11
4.  Micheal Blahut - 10
     Ian Davis - 10
5.  Christopher Maharry - 8
     Ron DeGeest - 8
6.  Rob Gartin - 7
     Kyle Sedore - 7
     Mike Lebeda - 7
7.  Sean Noonan - 6
     Thad Neil - 6
     Burt Metxger - 6
8.  Tony Moore - 4
9.  Rick Cheevers - 1
     Chuck Jacobs - 1

#35 From: IORCA@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat Jan 31, 2004 11:56 am
Subject: Snow Bike #2, 2/14/2004, 12:00 pm
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Reminder Reminder from the Calendar of IORCA
Snow Bike #2

Saturday February 14, 2004
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
This event does not repeat.
The next reminder for this event will be sent in 9 days, 4 minutes.

Event Location: Loomis Park in Fort Dodge, IA.
Notes:
Registration will open at 10:00 with racing to begin at noon.
Entry fee is $15 for adults and $10 for juniors.
Awards three deep with 100% payback to Experts.
Registration will be held in the park shelter.
Categories- Beginner, Sport and Expert.
Race Direcotr - Matt Byrne (712)469-3923 - jokerracingiowa@... or Tim Volfe (712) 469-9933.
IORCA ROY points available for registered racers.
Directions: From Highway 20 go north on highway 169 to the stop sign at intersection 169 - hwy 7. Turn right (east) on 3rd Ave. NW. Follow across the river bridge and take the first right to Am

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#34 From: David w MABLE <dmable@...>
Date: Wed Jan 28, 2004 4:24 pm
Subject: Re: [BikeIowa] Cityview DM: Cyclists Vote Too
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Agreed, well said, Nate.

Additionally.....

>DOT will place "Bicycling Prohibited" signs at every road intersection
with
>the specified divided highway and trail roads.

-Are the "Bicycling Prohibbited" signs the same as "Welcome to Iowa"
signs????

>On state and county highways motor vehicles must move at least ten feet
away
>from bicycles when they pass.

-Will vehicles not abiding by this law be cited $15??? Should we start
taking license plate # now???

Dave Mable

On Wed, 28 Jan 2004 06:45:37 -0800 (PST) <marcthollander@...>
writes:
>Great points to consider!
>
>Thanks, Nate!
>
>###
>Cyclists vote, too
>
>By Nate Hoogeveen
>editor@...
>www.dmcityview.com
>
>The Iowa Senate Transportation Committee last Thursday approved a bill
>banning bicycle riders from four-lane divided highways where there's
>an adjacent bike trail or lane. The bill affects only 17 miles of
>existing highway, but as the Iowa Department of Transportation plans
>to extend trails or bike lanes along most newly constructed state
>highways, the law's impact will be more pronounced in the future. The
>full Senate is likely to consider the bill soon.
>
>Reaction among cyclists is mixed. Some couldn't imagine riding along a
>four-lane road, and so don't much care. Others see it as a whittling
>down of cyclists' rights to use Iowa roads, rendering bikes
>recreational toys rather than a valid means of transportation. Most
>would pick the trail over a highway any day.
>
>This bill, as amended to make exceptions for events such as RAGBRAI
>and unsafe trail conditions, won't ruin bicycling in Iowa. A real
>concern, though, is that this bill is not supported by research, which
>Sen. Steve Warnstadt, D-Sioux City, pointed out.
>
>"I have no documentation from other states," said one of the bill's
>sponsors, John Putney, R-Gladbrook, during committee debate. He'd
>talked to state troopers, basing the law in "common sense."
>
>Then again, to uninformed motorists, it seems like common sense that
>bikers should keep to the sidewalks. But National Highway Traffic
>Safety Administration data shows that instead, far more car-bike
>crashes occur at sidewalk intersections than cyclists being hit while
>overtaken by a vehicle from behind.
>
>There are legitimate reasons for cyclists to ride along four-lane
>highways.
>
>For example, Sen. Matt McCoy, D-Des Moines, points out that bicycle
>racers training at speeds up to 50 miles per hour belong on roads, not
>on the trails with recreation cyclists.
>
>The bill may have stemmed from a single incident. I got an e-mail from
>cycling advocate Robert Craddick describing a phone conversation with
>another of the bill's sponsors, Sen. John Putney, R-Gladbrook, who was
>"hopping mad." Apparently, Putney had slowed down for a group of
>cyclists on Iowa Highway 330 near Marshalltown, asking why they
>weren't on the adjacent trail. The cyclists were described as
>arrogant, saying they had a right to be there. Putney growled that
>he'd see to it they didn't.
>
>Call it road rage, or a classic case of motorists and bikers not
>sharing the road. Either way, education is needed for both motorists
>and bikers.
>
>In committee debate, Putney only referred to the state constructing a
>7-mile bike path along Iowa 330 at a cost of $1,250,000, and he'd only
>ever seen a couple of cyclists on the trail itself.
>
>Doug Engstrom, a Johnston cyclist, rode the trail Nov. 15. "The
>trailhead was still under construction... . The trail still wasn't
>really complete as of then."
>
>And, well, it's winter. This is one of many "trails to nowhere" in
>Iowa, stopping well short of the towns of Marshalltown and Melbourne
>on each end. I'm not surprised Putney hasn't seen a lot of riders on a
>new dead-end trail that doesn't yet appear on maps.
>
>McCoy described the bill as an assault on trails. In 1999, the Iowa
>Farm Bureau Federation successfully lobbied to ban government
>condemnation of farmland for recreational development. That's
>hamstrung trail building ever since, to Iowa's detriment.
>
>Cycling is one of Iowa's top six recreational activities. About 38
>percent of adults ride paved trails, according to a 2000 Iowa
>Department of Natural Resources study. Some 21 percent of adults (more
>than hunters) are the committed sort of cyclists who frequently or
>occasionally ride to work, school, or run errands.
>
>It's a fragmented minority that's never had much solidarity, and even
>less political clout. Cyclists believe riding to the Capitol, proudly
>displaying their gear before critical votes, is the answer. That
>wouldn't hurt, but the parades ultimately don't sway the gray-hairs at
>the Statehouse. Cyclists need a wide-based coalition with consistent,
>cohesive messages, providing timely information to legislative allies.
>Cyclists do make a strong, bipartisan minority. Legislators should be
>reminded that they vote.
>###
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#33 From: Sean Noonan <snoonan21@...>
Date: Wed Jan 28, 2004 3:37 pm
Subject: Re: RE: SF 2032 and 2033 -- legislators on our side
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Iowa Cyclists,

As suggested we need a list of legislators on our
side.  We also should to talk to those legislators on
our side and ask them for advice on strategy on how to
get this bill shot down.  I am friends with Senator
Jack Holveck, he is open to our side, but hasn't made
a decision.  I will try and talk to him today or
tomorrow about the bill and strategy advice.

Any idea as to when this bill will go to the floor for
debate...or vote?

Sean Noonan
--- Biker@... wrote:
> Robert,  You've always got the edge!
>
> I've posted the SF 2033 info and the newly named SF
> 2032...
>
> I had contact with Putney a few days before the
> Transportation hearing.. He
> was indeed pissed, but did respond in a timely
> manner.  He appears to be
> vindictive and from what I see, he carries some
> pretty good 'weight" on the
> senate floor.
>
> From all the correspondence going around, I feel
> like we cyclists may be
> losing some ground.  Sure, amendments have been
> proposed and some adopted
> which may clog the bill up for a bit.
>
> This was a note I received back from Jeff Lamberti
> after I wrote him asking
> for his help to defeat the bill.
>
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> --------------------
> "Thank you for the note.  I appreciate your input,
> as well as the response
> from Sen. Putney.  To be honest, I have not made up
> my mind on this.  I have
> mixed emotions.  It does seem that the general rule
> should be for people to
> use a trail when available.  At the same time, I do
> understand some of your
> points regarding weather and so forth.  I will
> continue to think about this
> prior to the time the bill comes up for debate."
>
> Jeff Lamberti
> President of the Senate
>
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> --------------------
>
> Not great news from Lamberti. We need to work on
> him.  Is there a formed
> list of senators/legislators on our side other than
> McCoy, Warnstadt and Joe
> Bolkcom?  There are a couple more names, but their
> names escape me right
> now. Putney had the power on the Transportation
> committee and unfortunately
> it was a large generation (age) gap between those in
> opposition of the bill
> and those in favor. If those age ratios pan out on
> the senate floor, chances
> are slim for a defeat.
>
> There have been some awesome letters written with
> some good response back,
> but none with the "punch" needed to defeat this
> growing monster. Sen Putney
> is going to be a tough one!
>
> I think many cyclists who usually don't participate
> HAVE sent letters, email
> etc. which is great, but what more can we do to ban
> together?
>
> Thanks for using BikeIowa!!
> Scott Sumpter
>       _   __o
>     ___  `\<,
>       -  O/ O
> biker@... <mailto:biker@...>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Craddick
> [mailto:rcraddick@...]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 12:19 PM
> To: marcthollander@...
> Cc:
> biker@...
> Subject: SF 2032 and 2033 -- faster speed limits on
> 4 lanes??
>
>
> according to my legislative e-mail alerts: the Bill
> is titled Senate
> File 2032...
>
> have you seen Senate File 2003 for INCREASING the
> speed limit on 4 lane
> highways???
> 65 to 70 miles per hour.  What are they trying to
> pull! Now it is all
> making sense... faster commutes
>
>
>


=====
Sean Noonan

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#32 From: <Biker@...>
Date: Wed Jan 28, 2004 3:09 am
Subject: RE: SF 2032 and 2033 -- faster speed limits on 4 lanes??
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Robert,  You've always got the edge!

I've posted the SF 2033 info and the newly named SF 2032...

I had contact with Putney a few days before the Transportation hearing.. He
was indeed pissed, but did respond in a timely manner.  He appears to be
vindictive and from what I see, he carries some pretty good 'weight" on the
senate floor.

From all the correspondence going around, I feel like we cyclists may be
losing some ground.  Sure, amendments have been proposed and some adopted
which may clog the bill up for a bit.

This was a note I received back from Jeff Lamberti after I wrote him asking
for his help to defeat the bill.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------
"Thank you for the note.  I appreciate your input, as well as the response
from Sen. Putney.  To be honest, I have not made up my mind on this.  I have
mixed emotions.  It does seem that the general rule should be for people to
use a trail when available.  At the same time, I do understand some of your
points regarding weather and so forth.  I will continue to think about this
prior to the time the bill comes up for debate."

Jeff Lamberti
President of the Senate
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------

Not great news from Lamberti. We need to work on him.  Is there a formed
list of senators/legislators on our side other than McCoy, Warnstadt and Joe
Bolkcom?  There are a couple more names, but their names escape me right
now. Putney had the power on the Transportation committee and unfortunately
it was a large generation (age) gap between those in opposition of the bill
and those in favor. If those age ratios pan out on the senate floor, chances
are slim for a defeat.

There have been some awesome letters written with some good response back,
but none with the "punch" needed to defeat this growing monster. Sen Putney
is going to be a tough one!

I think many cyclists who usually don't participate HAVE sent letters, email
etc. which is great, but what more can we do to ban together?

Thanks for using BikeIowa!!
Scott Sumpter
       _   __o
     ___  `\<,
       -  O/ O
biker@... <mailto:biker@...>


-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Craddick [mailto:rcraddick@...]
Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 12:19 PM
To: marcthollander@...
Cc:
biker@...
Subject: SF 2032 and 2033 -- faster speed limits on 4 lanes??


according to my legislative e-mail alerts: the Bill is titled Senate
File 2032...

have you seen Senate File 2003 for INCREASING the speed limit on 4 lane
highways???
65 to 70 miles per hour.  What are they trying to pull! Now it is all
making sense... faster commutes

#31 From: <marcthollander@...>
Date: Wed Jan 28, 2004 2:45 pm
Subject: Cityview DM: Cyclists Vote Too
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Great points to consider!

Thanks, Nate!

###
Cyclists vote, too

By Nate Hoogeveen
editor@...
www.dmcityview.com

The Iowa Senate Transportation Committee last Thursday approved a bill banning
bicycle riders from four-lane divided highways where there's an adjacent bike
trail or lane. The bill affects only 17 miles of existing highway, but as the
Iowa Department of Transportation plans to extend trails or bike lanes along
most newly constructed state highways, the law's impact will be more pronounced
in the future. The full Senate is likely to consider the bill soon.

Reaction among cyclists is mixed. Some couldn't imagine riding along a four-lane
road, and so don't much care. Others see it as a whittling down of cyclists'
rights to use Iowa roads, rendering bikes recreational toys rather than a valid
means of transportation. Most would pick the trail over a highway any day.

This bill, as amended to make exceptions for events such as RAGBRAI and unsafe
trail conditions, won't ruin bicycling in Iowa. A real concern, though, is that
this bill is not supported by research, which Sen. Steve Warnstadt, D-Sioux
City, pointed out.

"I have no documentation from other states," said one of the bill's sponsors,
John Putney, R-Gladbrook, during committee debate. He'd talked to state
troopers, basing the law in "common sense."

Then again, to uninformed motorists, it seems like common sense that bikers
should keep to the sidewalks. But National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
data shows that instead, far more car-bike crashes occur at sidewalk
intersections than cyclists being hit while overtaken by a vehicle from behind.

There are legitimate reasons for cyclists to ride along four-lane highways.

For example, Sen. Matt McCoy, D-Des Moines, points out that bicycle racers
training at speeds up to 50 miles per hour belong on roads, not on the trails
with recreation cyclists.

The bill may have stemmed from a single incident. I got an e-mail from cycling
advocate Robert Craddick describing a phone conversation with another of the
bill's sponsors, Sen. John Putney, R-Gladbrook, who was "hopping mad."
Apparently, Putney had slowed down for a group of cyclists on Iowa Highway 330
near Marshalltown, asking why they weren't on the adjacent trail. The cyclists
were described as arrogant, saying they had a right to be there. Putney growled
that he'd see to it they didn't.

Call it road rage, or a classic case of motorists and bikers not sharing the
road. Either way, education is needed for both motorists and bikers.

In committee debate, Putney only referred to the state constructing a 7-mile
bike path along Iowa 330 at a cost of $1,250,000, and he'd only ever seen a
couple of cyclists on the trail itself.

Doug Engstrom, a Johnston cyclist, rode the trail Nov. 15. "The trailhead was
still under construction... . The trail still wasn't really complete as of
then."

And, well, it's winter. This is one of many "trails to nowhere" in Iowa,
stopping well short of the towns of Marshalltown and Melbourne on each end. I'm
not surprised Putney hasn't seen a lot of riders on a new dead-end trail that
doesn't yet appear on maps.

McCoy described the bill as an assault on trails. In 1999, the Iowa Farm Bureau
Federation successfully lobbied to ban government condemnation of farmland for
recreational development. That's hamstrung trail building ever since, to Iowa's
detriment.

Cycling is one of Iowa's top six recreational activities. About 38 percent of
adults ride paved trails, according to a 2000 Iowa Department of Natural
Resources study. Some 21 percent of adults (more than hunters) are the committed
sort of cyclists who frequently or occasionally ride to work, school, or run
errands.

It's a fragmented minority that's never had much solidarity, and even less
political clout. Cyclists believe riding to the Capitol, proudly displaying
their gear before critical votes, is the answer. That wouldn't hurt, but the
parades ultimately don't sway the gray-hairs at the Statehouse. Cyclists need a
wide-based coalition with consistent, cohesive messages, providing timely
information to legislative allies. Cyclists do make a strong, bipartisan
minority. Legislators should be reminded that they vote.
###

#30 From: <marcthollander@...>
Date: Tue Jan 27, 2004 2:51 pm
Subject: SF 2001 ~ Letters/Amendments on bikeiowa.com
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Good morning~

In order to fight SF2001, www.Bikeiowa.com has established a counter-position,
including letter templates and proposed amendments, for you to send to your
Representatives, Senators and local media.

We have all made jokes about the proposed law to this point, and now it is time
to take the threat seriously and respond with a unified message asking for
cycling safety and educational resources for health and recreation, not laws and
fines.

Please contact me with any questions!

Long Live Long Rides (On The Roads & Trails!)

Marco
www.dmbikeracing.com

#29 From: "Tom Laughead" <luggs1@...>
Date: Sat Jan 24, 2004 3:16 am
Subject: Help Wanted ----Bike sales and service in Des Moines---
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Looking for full and part time bicycle Sales and Service (including
Management) help in Des Moines starting immediately. Year round
employnment Paid training,
vacations health plans.
Contact Tom Laughead 515-371-5525 or luggs1@...

Thanks!

#28 From: "Thad Neil" <thad@...>
Date: Wed Jan 21, 2004 12:39 am
Subject: Fw: IORCA Schedule
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----- Original Message -----
From: Thad Neil
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 6:27 PM
Subject: IORCA Schedule

A quick announcement to all off road cyclists.  If you are competing in IORCA events please check the IORCA yahoo group site http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IORCA in the files section.  The schedule has changed again due to a couple of changes in venues .  I apologize for any inconvenience and hope this is final.  Thanks for your cooperation.
 
Also thanks to all who competed in SnowBike #1 last weekend.  A fine job was done by all. 
 
Thad Neil
IORCA Administrator
IMBCS Competition Director
thad@... - (515) 291-2995
 
 
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#27 From: "Thad Neil" <thad@...>
Date: Wed Jan 21, 2004 12:13 am
Subject: SnowBike Point Standings
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Current SnowBike Point Sandings following event #1
SnowBike #2 is Saturday Feb. 14
This point system is the following the IMBCS point system.
 
Beginner Women Junior
1.  Keely Shannon    200
 
Beginner Men (30-39)
1.  Troy Tellinghuisen    200
2.  Ian Davis                 180
3.  Ron DeGeest           165
4.  Mike Lebeda           155
5.  Burt Metzger           150
6.  Bruce Reese           145
7.  Tony Moore             140
 
Sport Men Junior
1.  Jeremy Venable           200
2.  Rob West                   180
 
Sport Men (19-29)
1.  Kyle Sedore                200
2.  Thad Neil                    180
3.  Casey Mann               165
 
Sport Men (30-39)
1.  Pete Basso                200
2.  Steve Giblim               180
3.  Brian Benson             165
4.  Mathew Zepema         155
 
Sport Men (40+)
1.  Lou Waugaman          200
2.  Rick Cheevers            180
3.  Todd Giblim                165
 
Sport (Single Speed)
1.  Brad Patty                200
2.  Paul Venable            180
3.  Chuck Jacobs          165
 
Junior X
1.  Nick Frey                    200
2.  Sean Noonan              180
 
Expert (19-29)
1.  Donny Quixote            200
2.  Rob Gartin                  180
 
Expert (30+)
1.  Chris Maharry            200
 
Expert Single Speed
1.  "Squirrel"  Pottoriff        200
 
Semi-Pro/Pro
1.  Micheal Blahut        200
 
Thad Neil
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#26 From: "jokeriowa" <jokeriowa@...>
Date: Mon Jan 19, 2004 3:32 am
Subject: First snow bike! Minus Snow
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A little muddy. Some icy roads. Alot of great racers. We had a great
turn out for our first event. Looking forward to Feb. 14th.

Thanks to all
Matt Byrne
Joker Racing Iowa

#25 From: "Thad Neil" <thad@...>
Date: Mon Jan 19, 2004 2:13 am
Subject: SnowBike #1 Results
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Thanks to everyone who showed up to do battle in unfavorable conditions Saturday.  A nice job was dine by everyone.  Thanks to Matt Byrne, Brian Benson and the folks at Amigo's for putting it all together. 
 
A reminder to all that SnowBike #2 on Feb. 14 has been moved to Loomis Park in Fort Dodge.  If you have questions do not hesitate in contacting me.
 
SnowBike #1 - Saturday January 17, 2004
Beginner Women
1.  Keely Shannon (JR)(MRT)    21.50
 
Beginner Men
1.  Troy Tellinghuisen (Irwin's)    (36-39)    18.21
2.  Ian Davis             (Irwin's)    (30-35)     18.21
3. Ron DeGeest        (Irwin's)    (36-39)     18.55
4.  Mike Lebeda        (Irwin's)    (30-35)     19.04
5.  Burt Metzger                        (30-35)    19.05
6.  Bruce Reese        (Irwin's)    (30-35)    19.18
7.  Tony Moore        (MBWC)    (30-35)    34.00
 
Sport Men
1.  Lou Waugaman    (QCP)    (40+)        32.47
2.  Jeremy Venable    (MRT)    (JR)        33.58
3.  Pete Basso        (Rasmussen)    (30-35)    34.40
4.  Rob West                          (JR)        35.25
5.  Kyle Sedore    (Irwin's)        (19-29)    35.43
6.  Steve Giblim                      (36-39)    36.11
7.  Thad Neil        (DMOS)        (19-29)    36.14
8.  Brad Patty                        (SS)        36.37
9.  Paul Venable    (MRT)        (SS)        36.45
10.  Brian Benson                  (36-39)    38.25
11.  Mathew Zepema              (30-35)    39.55
12.  Rick Cheevers    (Irwin's)    (40+)    40.00
13.  Casey Mann                    (19-29)    40.00
14.  Todd Giblim                    (40+)        42.43
15.  Chuck Jacobs                (SS)        51.02
 
Expert Men
1.  Donny Quixote    (QCP)    (19-29)    45.54
2.  Nick Frey            (QCP)    (JR)        47.25
3.  Michael Blahut    (Irwin's)    (30-35)    48.46
4.  Brian Pottoriff    (Rasmussen)    (SS)    51.34
5.  Christopher Maharry            (36-39)    51.39
6.  Rob Gartin        (Irwin's)        ((19-29)    52.27
7.  Sean Neonan                    (JR)        54.32
 
Thad Neil
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IMBCS Competition Director
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#24 From: "Pottorff, Brian (HQG)" <brian.pottorff@...>
Date: Thu Jan 15, 2004 5:55 pm
Subject: Expert SS'rs
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Any Expert  SS'rs racing in Ft. Dodge this weekend?

Squirrel

#23 From: "Thaddeus" <thad@...>
Date: Tue Jan 13, 2004 4:13 am
Subject: 2004 IORCA Calendar
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To those of you having trouble opening the 2004 IORCA Schedule of
events file I have put the schedule in the files section in Word
fromat.  The other schedule was in a fromat that some of you may
have not been able to access.  You can try the new one  and if you
are still having problems please let me know.  Thanks

We'll see you all on Saturday at the first SnowBike event in Fort
Dodge.

Thad Neil
IORCA Administrator
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#22 From: IORCA@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun Jan 11, 2004 11:55 am
Subject: SnowBike #1, 1/17/2004, 12:00 pm
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Reminder Reminder from the Calendar of IORCA
SnowBike #1

Saturday January 17, 2004
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
This event does not repeat.

Event Location: Loomis Park in Fort Dodge, IA.
Notes:
Registration opens at 10:00 A.M. with racing to begin at noon. entry fees are $15 for adults and $10 for juniors.
Medals three deep with 100% payback to Experts.
Catefories-Beginner, Sport and Expert.
IORCA ROY points will be available to registered racers.
Race Info - Matt Byrne (712) 469-3923 - jokerracingiowa@... or Tim Volfe at (712)469-9933.
Directions:Fom Highway 20 go north on Highway 169. At the intersection of highways 169 and 7 go east (3rd Ave. NW) Follow untill you cross the river bridge and take the first right past the bridge. The registration location is Amigo

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#21 From: "Thaddeus" <thad@...>
Date: Sat Jan 3, 2004 2:29 pm
Subject: 2004 IORCA Events Schedule
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Sorry for all the emails.  I just wanted to let all of you know that
the final schedule for 2004 has been posted (1/03/04).  If you saw
the one yesterday it is incorrect.  Please check it out.  Also I
received word that someone was having difficulty accessing the
schedule in the Files section.  If you are having the same problem,
please let me know so we can correct whatever problems we may have.
Thanks!!!

Thad Neil
IORCA Administrator
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IMBCS Competition Director
thad@... - (515) 291-2995

#20 From: IORCA@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat Jan 3, 2004 11:55 am
Subject: SnowBike #1, 1/17/2004, 12:00 pm
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Reminder Reminder from the Calendar of IORCA
SnowBike #1

Saturday January 17, 2004
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm
This event does not repeat.
The next reminder for this event will be sent in 8 days, 4 minutes.

Event Location: Loomis Park in Fort Dodge, IA.
Notes:
Registration opens at 10:00 A.M. with racing to begin at noon. entry fees are $15 for adults and $10 for juniors.
Medals three deep with 100% payback to Experts.
Catefories-Beginner, Sport and Expert.
IORCA ROY points will be available to registered racers.
Race Info - Matt Byrne (712) 469-3923 - jokerracingiowa@... or Tim Volfe at (712)469-9933.
Directions:Fom Highway 20 go north on Highway 169. At the intersection of highways 169 and 7 go east (3rd Ave. NW) Follow untill you cross the river bridge and take the first right past the bridge. The registration location is Amigo

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#19 From: "Thaddeus" <thad@...>
Date: Fri Jan 2, 2004 9:57 pm
Subject: 2004 IORCA Events Schedule
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The 2004 IORCA Events Schedule is now finalized and in the Files
section.  I will be entering the dates into the calendar ASAP.
Thank You.

Thad Neil
IORCA Administrator

#18 From: "Thad Neil" <thad@...>
Date: Fri Jan 2, 2004 9:24 pm
Subject: Iowa Off Road Cycling Association 2004 Events Schedule
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#17 From: "Thaddeus" <thad@...>
Date: Sun Dec 21, 2003 5:12 pm
Subject: Happy Hollidays!
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The Iowa Off Road Cycling Association would like to wish you and
yours a happy holliday and all the best as we enter the new year!

Just a reminder to those wishing to race in IORCA events and series'
in 2004.  Please visit the files section of the IORCA Yahoo group
and download the registration form.  You need to fill this out and
submit it prior to earning any points for any series associated with
IORCA or any other prizes involved (Rider of the Year, MVP).  Also
the more people we get registered the bigger and better the prizes
at the end of the season will be.

Thank you for your cooperation and we hope to see you in January at
the first SnowBike event.  Please pass this along to anyone you know
that will be competing this year and tell them to sign up to the
IORCA yahoo group (the adress is listed below).  Thanks and happy
hollidays!!!

Thad Neil
IORCA Administrator
http://group.yahoo.com/group/IORCA
IMBCS Competition Director
thad@... - (515) 291-2995

#16 From: CJa1065460@...
Date: Wed Dec 17, 2003 12:08 am
Subject: Minnesota Winter Series
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The 2nd Annual Chilly Chili Ice Crit Race Series

Salsa and Silver Cycling/Gravity Lab is proud to announce the 2nd
Annual Chilly Chili Ice Crit Race Series!!

Here are some general details… more specifics will follow as they
get
finalized.

* Three race series
-First race held at the Hyland Park Reserve in Bloomington (same
location as last year)
-Second 2 races will be held at Crystal Lake, Burnsville (directly
across #35 from Buck Hill ski area)

* Courses will be different for all 3 races… short, long,
technical,
ice, snow, pavement, etc.

* Three race categories… based mostly on trying to get people out
on
the bike and having some FUN!! Additional races may develop as
funding allows (`dash-for-cash'… one lap, one winner).

* Cash payouts (based on attendance numbers) will be paid to the top
5 finishers for the series. The winner will be crowned `World Ice
Crit. Race Champion'!! Similar to last year, there should be
plenty
of prizes and FUN for everyone!!

* Dates; Jan. 24th, 31st, and Feb. 7th.

More details to follow next week.

JBergland
Silver Cycling

Chuck Hood
Team Salsa

#15 From: "tourdeveishea" <tourdeveishea@...>
Date: Sat Dec 13, 2003 9:23 pm
Subject: Re: VEISHEA 2004
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Due to issues with a road race, the Tour de VEISHEA mountain bike
race (at Peterson Pits) will have registration starting at 9:30 and
then everything else following that also bumped up an hour too.
Soooo..new times are

Registration: 9:30-10:45
Mandatory Race Meeting: 11:00
Race Start: 11:20

Everything else will remain the same. Hope to see many of you there!

Chris Deal
Tour de VEISHEA 2004 Co-Chair

--- In IORCA@yahoogroups.com, <marcthollander@c...> wrote:
> The VEISHEA race directors have posted this press release
regarding their events.
>
> Thad Neil
> IORCA Administrator
> C/O Marc Hollander
>
>
> From: Chris Deal <cwdeal@i...>
> >Subject: Re: Tour de VEISHEA dates
> >
> >Peterson Pits
> >Saturday, April 10
> >Registration: 10:30-11:45
> >Mandatory Race Meeting: 12:00
> >Race Start: 12:20
> >
> >We will NOT be having a criterium, road race, or any race other
than
> the
> >mountain bike race. This is because the race weekend is also
Easter
> weekend,
> >which eliminates Sunday as a possibility for a race. Also, there
is a
> campus
> >construction scheduled which has made finding a suitable location
for a
> >criterium nearly impossible.
> >
> >2004 Tour de VEISHEA Mountain Bike Race
> >April 10, 2004
> >Registration/Check-in: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
> >Mandatory Race Meeting: 12:00 p.m.
> >Race Start: 12:20 p.m.
> >Peterson Pits
> >Located North of Ames off of Highway 69
> >Approximately 5 mile dirt trail(we plan on determining the exact
> mileage w/in
> >the next few weeks) w/ several climbs, descents, and turns.
> >Prizes awarded
> >Contact tourdeveishea@i... for more information
> >
> >Kari Huinker
> >Chris Deal
> >2004 Tour de VEISHEA Co-Chairs

#14 From: "Thad Neil" <thad@...>
Date: Tue Dec 9, 2003 1:09 am
Subject: Fw: Race Dates
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Gosen" <orc@...>
To: <thad@...>
Sent: Friday, October 08, 2004 11:48 AM
Subject: Race Dates


> Hi Thad
>
> Just a brief note on the status of our MTB racing in Decorah for 2004.
>
> The 14th annual Decorah Time Trials will be held April 25th, 2004. Our
> trails continue to develop in Decorah, and the 2004 course will have more
> sngle track and the distance will increase to about 11 miles. Volunteers
> have contributed more than 800 hours of time in the last year on trail
> development and maintenance, with more trails planned.  This will be the
> 20th year we have been holding MTB races in Decorah. This will be our
> showcase event of the year. In 2003, we awarded more than $1200 in cash
and
> $1500 in merchandise, and included classes for first time riders and
single
> speed class awards.  Entry fee will probably be $20.
>
> We will also be having circuit races June 20th. These races will be held
> using a 7.5 mile loop with approximately 1000 feet of climbing a lap. This
> will be taking advantage of some of the most technical and challenging
> sections of our trails. There will be 2 and 3 lap classes.
>
> On Oct. 23, we will be having our 2nd annual Night Shift night race. The
> course will be the same as for the circuit race in the summer. We had a
> great turnout for our race this year with riders from IA, MN, and WI and
it
> will be an annual event.
>
> At this time entry fees have not been set for the circuit and night races,
> but they will not be more than $15.00, maybe as low as $12.  Our goal is
to
> provide MTB racers with an affordable, fun, and challenging venue. None of
> our events are NORBA sanctioned. Anyone can show up and race and not go
> broke doing it. Our awards and drawing prizes will be scaled back a bit
and
> still fair.
>
>  If you have any questions about these events or what we are doing in the
> tris-state area, please feel free to contact me.
>
>
> Richard Gosen/Oneota River Cycles
> 220 East Water Street
> Decorah IA 52101
> (563)-382-0421
>

#13 From: "Thad Neil" <thad@...>
Date: Sun Dec 7, 2003 9:04 pm
Subject: Emailing: IORCA Business Meeting Itinerary & Notes
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Your files are attached and ready to send with this message.

#12 From: "Thad Neil" <thad@...>
Date: Sun Dec 7, 2003 7:56 pm
Subject: Iowa Racing Dates
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Hello
 
This email is being sent to the race organizers and others involved with off road cycling in Iowa.  At the IORCA meeting on Saturday night these dates were finalized.  There were a couple of race organizers who were not in attendance, so we do not know the status of their events (you need to be in contact with me whithin the next two weeks as the scedule will be final on Dec. 31).  We also have a couple events that are waighting for approval from land management.  I hope that this will help eliminate scheduling conflicts.  Thanks and feel free to contact me with any ?'s.
 
January 17 - SnowBike #1 Loomis Park, Fort Dodge, IA.
February 14 - SnowBike #2 Snell Crawford Park, Fort Dodge,IA.
March 6 - SnowBike #3 Loomis Park, Fort Dodge, IA.
April 10 - Veishea MTB Race - Peterson Park - Ames, IA.
May 2 - IMBCS @ Camp Ingawanis - Waverly, IA.
June 6 - IMBCS @ Seven Oaks Rec. Area - Boone, IA.
July 17 - Iowa Games MTB Race - Peterson Park - Ames, IA.
July 25-31 - Ragbrai
August - Possible IMBCS race in St. Charles and 24 hr race in Boone Dates not available at this time.
Sept. 12 - IMBCS @ Kendall Young Park - Webster City, IA.
Sept. 26 - IMBCS @ Woodbine, IA.
Oct. 2-3 - CX Cownie Feilds, Union Park in Des Moines, IA.
Oct. 10 - IMBCS Season Championship @ Sycamore Trail - Des Moines, IA.
Oct. 24 - State CX @ Woodland Park - Newton, IA.
Nov. 14 - CX @ Ewing Park - Des Moines, IA.
Dec. 5 - CX @ Ewing Park - Des Moines, IA.
 
The Iowa Bicycle Racing Association (IBRA) has the state road racing schedule on the bikeiowa.org site http://yahoo.com/group/bikeiowa .
 
Thad Neil
IORCA Administrator
IMBCS Competition Director
thad@... - (515) 291-2995

#11 From: <marcthollander@...>
Date: Tue Dec 2, 2003 5:31 pm
Subject: Thursday night: Oakley Sample Sale *NO EYEWEAR*
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Oakley Sample Sale on Thursday night at Maharry Photography (3407 70th St.
Urbandale, Iowa 50322 276-8314 ) from 6pm-9pm.

Large mens clothing (sweatshirts, tshirts, outerwear)
Medium womens clothing
Limited Footwear (M-9, W-7)
***NO EYEWEAR***

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