I'd be interested in doing some rides as well. I could sure use some practice
before I even think about entering any races.

Sue



---- Mary Ann Carter <maryannpcarter@...> wrote:
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> I would like to do some mtn biking but I am not up for any races or events -
if anyone wants to put together a few sitzmark rides - count me in.
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> Mary Ann Best
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> To: sitzmark_bikers@yahoogroups.com; lkletti@...
> From: sczarniak@...
> Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 15:26:51 +0000
> Subject: Re: [sitzmark_bikers] mountain biking events
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> I've been thinking about doing a few WORS or WEMS races this year too. The
Reforestration Ramble was one that I had penciled in already. A friend did it
last year and she survived well enough to want to do it again this year so I
found that encouraging. I actually did ride a bit there yesterday after the
half-marathon. We stuck to the shorter, easier loops and had fun.
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> The Sheboygan race would also be fun. That was a course that was recommended
to me by my mountain bike racing spin instructor, and one of the mechanics at
Wheels & Sprocket who also races. I had asked both of them about courses that
would be best for beginners and that was one of them that they came up with.
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> Sue
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> ---- Laura Kletti <lkletti@...> wrote:
> > Hey all!
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> > I am eyeing up some late summer/fall mountain biking events and thought
> > I would share. Have a coworker who gave me some inside tips on good
> > rides!
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> > WORS (Wisconsin Off Road Series)
> > www.wors.org
> > You can enter these as a newbie and they are very well organized events.
> > Races are 10-15 miles.
> > Two races that are less technical/hilly include
> > - August 30th - Reforestation Ramble in Suamico, WI
> > - October 11th - Wigwam MTB Challenge in Sheboygan, WI (good fall
> > colors)
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> > WEMS (Wisconsin Endurance Mountain Bike Series)
> > www.wemseries.com
> > These are much smaller and more casual events, and the goal is to see
> > how many laps you can do over 3-12 hours. Can do with teams or
> > individually.
> > The John Muir event is June 13 and one in Franklin, WI June 27th.
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> > If you are interested, check out the websites. Let me know if you plan
> > on attending!
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> > Laura
> > lkletti@...
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> > Laura Kletti
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