<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>Gopher Wheelmen Cycling Club &#187; News</title>
	<atom:link href="http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/category/news/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw</link>
	<description>established 1934</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:45:40 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6</generator>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
			<item>
		<title>2010 KWMRR Results!</title>
		<link>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2010/04/2010-kwmrr-results/</link>
		<comments>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2010/04/2010-kwmrr-results/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:45:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gw</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/?p=156</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It was another epic weather day at the Ken Woods Memorial Road race, with rain and wind unable to deter the 200+ racers who came out to compete in the first ROY race of the year. Chip timing results are at the following links:
Men Cat 1-2
Men Cat 3
Men Cat 4
Men Cat 5
Men Masters 35 plus
Men [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It was another epic weather day at the Ken Woods Memorial Road race, with rain and wind unable to deter the 200+ racers who came out to compete in the first ROY race of the year. Chip timing results are at the following links:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.endurancepromotions.com/blog_wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/kwmrr-cat-1-2-final.pdf" target="_blank">Men Cat 1-2</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.endurancepromotions.com/blog_wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/kwmrr-cat-3-final.pdf" target="_blank">Men Cat 3</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.endurancepromotions.com/blog_wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/kwmrr-men-cat-4-results.pdf" target="_blank">Men Cat 4</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.endurancepromotions.com/blog_wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/kwmrr-men-cat-5-results.pdf" target="_blank">Men Cat 5</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.endurancepromotions.com/blog_wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/kwmrr-mast35-final.pdf" target="_blank">Men Masters 35 plus</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.endurancepromotions.com/blog_wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/kwmrr-masters50-results.pdf" target="_blank">Men Masters 50 plus</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.endurancepromotions.com/blog_wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/kwmrr-m30-45-final.pdf" target="_blank">Men Masters 30 plus, Cat 4-5</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.endurancepromotions.com/blog_wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/kwmrr-women-123-results.pdf" target="_blank">Women Cat 1-2-3</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.endurancepromotions.com/blog_wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/kwmrr-wom-34-results1.pdf" target="_blank">Women Masters 3-4 &amp; Women 3-4</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.endurancepromotions.com/blog_wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/kwmrr-juniors-results1.pdf" target="_blank">Juniors</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.endurancepromotions.com/blog_wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/kwmrr-collegeab-final.pdf" target="_blank">College A-B</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.endurancepromotions.com/blog_wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/kwmrr-collegecd-final.pdf" target="_blank">College C-D</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2010/04/2010-kwmrr-results/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Ken Woods Memorial Road Race, 2010 edition</title>
		<link>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2010/03/ken-woods-memorial-road-race-2010-edition/</link>
		<comments>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2010/03/ken-woods-memorial-road-race-2010-edition/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:36:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gw</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/?p=154</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The KWMRR Flyer is now available!
The race will be Saturday, April 24, 2010, featuring the same course you know and love. We&#8217;re continuing with the chip timing from last year, with plans for an even smoother and faster registration process. KWMR is also once again part of the collegiate district championships, with collegiate road race [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="/KWMR_flyer_2010.pdf">The KWMRR Flyer is now available!</a></p>
<p>The race will be Saturday, April 24, 2010, featuring the same course you know and love. We&#8217;re continuing with the chip timing from last year, with plans for an even smoother and faster registration process. KWMR is also once again part of the collegiate district championships, with collegiate road race fields and a team time trial. </p>
<p><a href="/KWMR_flyer_2010.pdf">See the flyer for full details</a>, we&#8217;ll see you there!</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2010/03/ken-woods-memorial-road-race-2010-edition/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Red Barn 2009!</title>
		<link>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2009/10/red-barn-2009/</link>
		<comments>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2009/10/red-barn-2009/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 03:25:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gw</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2009/10/18/red-barn-2009/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The 2009 Red BarnCX Flyer is now online! Because of ever-growing fields, we&#8217;re switching to a 5-race format this year:
10:00 &#8211; women CX 4 and juniors (30 min)
10:45 &#8211; Men CX 4 (30 min)
11:30 &#8211; Women CX 1/2/3, Masters 45+, single speed (45 min)
12:25 &#8211; kids race (free, 1 short lap)
12:45 &#8211; Men CX 3 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The <a href='http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/2009_red_barn_cx_flyer.pdf' title='2009_red_barn_cx_flyer.pdf'>2009 Red BarnCX Flyer</a> is now online! Because of ever-growing fields, we&#8217;re switching to a 5-race format this year:</p>
<blockquote><p>10:00 &#8211; women CX 4 and juniors (30 min)<br />
10:45 &#8211; Men CX 4 (30 min)<br />
11:30 &#8211; Women CX 1/2/3, Masters 45+, single speed (45 min)<br />
12:25 &#8211; kids race (free, 1 short lap)<br />
12:45 &#8211; Men CX 3 (45 min)<br />
1:45 &#8211; Men CX 1,2s (60 min)</p></blockquote>
<p>Award to top 3 costumes in each race!<br />
Super Single Speed award!<br />
Complete bike giveaway courtesy of <a href="http://www.countycycles.com/">County Cycles</a>!</p>
<p>Check <a href="http://redbarncx.blogspot.com">http://redbarncx.blogspot.com</a> for the latest race details.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2009/10/red-barn-2009/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Ken Woods RR 2009 Results and wrapup</title>
		<link>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2009/04/ken-woods-rr-2009-results-and-wrapup/</link>
		<comments>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2009/04/ken-woods-rr-2009-results-and-wrapup/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:05:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gw</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2009/04/27/ken-woods-rr-2009-results-and-wrapup/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Another Ken Woods Memorial Road Race is in the books! Thanks to a delayed thunderstorm, it was beautiful weather for a race, if a bit windy. 345 riders toed the line this year, including almost 70 college racers for the Collegiate District Championships!
** all results are posted in PDF format &#8211; click here if you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Another Ken Woods Memorial Road Race is in the books! Thanks to a delayed thunderstorm, it was beautiful weather for a race, if a bit windy. 345 riders toed the line this year, including almost 70 college racers for the Collegiate District Championships!</p>
<p>** all results are posted in PDF format &#8211; <a href="http://get.adobe.com/reader/">click here</a> if you need the Adobe Reader program to view these files **</p>
<p><b><u>Category Results</u></b></p>
<p><strong>College Results</strong><br />
<a href="http://gopherwheelmen.org/KWMRR2009/College_TT.pdf">College_TT.pdf</a><br />
<a href="http://gopherwheelmen.org/KWMRR2009/KWMRR_College_AB_Results.pdf">KWMRR_College_AB_Results.pdf</a><br />
<a href="http://gopherwheelmen.org/KWMRR2009/KWMRR_College_CD_Results.pdf">KWMRR_College_CD_Results.pdf</a></p>
<p><strong>Women</strong><br />
<a href="http://gopherwheelmen.org/KWMRR2009/KWMRR_Women_1-2-3_Results.pdf">KWMRR_Women_1-2-3_Results.pdf</a><br />
<a href="http://gopherwheelmen.org/KWMRR2009/KWMRR_Women4_Women_40+_Results.pdf">KWMRR_Women4_Women_40+_Results.pdf</a></p>
<p><strong>Men</strong><br />
<a href="http://gopherwheelmen.org/KWMRR2009/KWMRR_Cat_1-2_Results.pdf">KWMRR_Cat_1-2_Results.pdf</a><br />
<a href="http://gopherwheelmen.org/KWMRR2009/KWMRR_Cat_3.pdf">KWMRR_Cat_3.pdf</a><br />
<a href="http://gopherwheelmen.org/KWMRR2009/KWMRR_Cat_4_Results.pdf">KWMRR_Cat_4_Results.pdf</a><br />
<a href="http://gopherwheelmen.org/KWMRR2009/KWMRR_Cat_5_Results.pdf">KWMRR_Cat_5_Results.pdf</a><br />
<a href="http://gopherwheelmen.org/KWMRR2009/KWMRR_Mast_35_Results.pdf">KWMRR_Mast_35_Results.pdf</a><br />
<a href="http://gopherwheelmen.org/KWMRR2009/KWMRR_Masters_50+_Results.pdf">KWMRR_Masters_50+_Results.pdf</a></p>
<p><strong>Juniors</strong><br />
<a href="http://gopherwheelmen.org/KWMRR2009/KWMRR_Juniors_Results.pdf">KWMRR_Juniors_Results.pdf</a></p>
<p><b><u>Timing Splits</u></b></p>
<p><b>Morning Wave</b><br />
<a href="http://gopherwheelmen.org/KWMRR2009//MorningWave-Cat12_splits.pdf">Men Cat 1-2 splits</a><br />
<a href="http://gopherwheelmen.org/KWMRR2009//MorningWave-Men_3_splits.pdf">Men Cat 3 splits</a><br />
<a href="http://gopherwheelmen.org/KWMRR2009//MorningWave_Mast_35+_Splits.pdf">Masters 35+ splits</a><br />
<a href="http://gopherwheelmen.org/KWMRR2009//MorningWave-Coll_AB_splits.pdf">College A-B splits</a><br />
<a href="http://gopherwheelmen.org/KWMRR2009//MorningWave-Coll_CD_Splits.pdf">College C-D splits</a></p>
<p><b>Afternoon Wave</b><br />
<a href="http://gopherwheelmen.org/KWMRR2009//Afternoon_Wave-Women_1_2_3_splits.pdf">Women 1-2-3 splits</a><br />
<a href="http://gopherwheelmen.org/KWMRR2009//Afternoon_Wave-Women_Cat_4_splits.pdf">Women Cat 4 splits</a><br />
<a href="http://gopherwheelmen.org/KWMRR2009//Afternoon_Wave-Juniors_splits.pdf">Juniors splits</a><br />
<a href="http://gopherwheelmen.org/KWMRR2009//Afternoon_Wave-Men_Cat_4_splits.pdf">Men Cat 4 splits</a><br />
<a href="http://gopherwheelmen.org/KWMRR2009//Afternoon_Wave-Men_Cat_5_splits.pdf">Men Cat 5 splits</a><br />
<a href="http://gopherwheelmen.org/KWMRR2009//Afternoon_Wave-Mast_50+_splits.pdf">Masters 50+ splits</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2009/04/ken-woods-rr-2009-results-and-wrapup/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Ken Woods 2009</title>
		<link>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2009/03/ken-woods-2009/</link>
		<comments>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2009/03/ken-woods-2009/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:31:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gw</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2009/03/13/ken-woods-2009/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The flyer for the 2009 edition of the Gopher Wheelmen/County Cycles Ken Wood Memorial Road Race is now available.
We&#8217;re using chip timing again this year &#8211; same great course, with hopefully much less ice and snow this year. Start getting those miles in!
]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The flyer for the 2009 edition of the Gopher Wheelmen/County Cycles Ken Wood Memorial Road Race is <a href="/KWMR_flyer_2009.pdf">now available</a>.</p>
<p>We&#8217;re using chip timing again this year &#8211; same great course, with hopefully much less ice and snow this year. Start getting those miles in!</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2009/03/ken-woods-2009/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Gophers in the mud: a CX update</title>
		<link>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2008/10/gophers-in-the-mud-a-cx-update/</link>
		<comments>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2008/10/gophers-in-the-mud-a-cx-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:32:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gw</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2008/10/13/gophers-in-the-mud-a-cx-update/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are some great race reports in the bulletin boards, and the team is pulling together the last pieces for this year&#8217;s edition of the Red Barn CX Classic. If you were at yesterday&#8217;s Wirth park CX race you might have seen a preview of the new Red Barn waterbottles featuring Sara Sahara!
Some photos from [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are some <a href="http://gopherwheelmen.org/bb/viewforum.php?f=7">great race reports</a> in the bulletin boards, and the team is pulling together the last pieces for this year&#8217;s edition of the <a href="http://redbarncx.blogspot.com/">Red Barn CX Classic</a>. If you were at yesterday&#8217;s Wirth park CX race you might have seen a preview of the new Red Barn waterbottles featuring Sara Sahara!</p>
<p>Some photos from last week&#8217;s muddy CX race in Hudson, courtesy of Jessica:</p>
<p><a href='http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/pa050765.jpg' title='pa050765.jpg'><img src='http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/pa050765.thumbnail.jpg' alt='pa050765.jpg' /></a></p>
<p><a href='http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/pa050766.jpg' title='pa050766.jpg'><img src='http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/pa050766.thumbnail.jpg' alt='pa050766.jpg' /></a></p>
<p><a href='http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/pa050767.jpg' title='pa050767.jpg'><img src='http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/pa050767.thumbnail.jpg' alt='pa050767.jpg' /></a></p>
<p><a href='http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/pa050769.jpg' title='pa050769.jpg'><img src='http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/pa050769.thumbnail.jpg' alt='pa050769.jpg' /></a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2008/10/gophers-in-the-mud-a-cx-update/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Red Barn CX</title>
		<link>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2008/09/red-barn-cx/</link>
		<comments>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2008/09/red-barn-cx/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:17:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gw</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Races and Results]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2008/09/10/red-barn-cx/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Red Barn cyclocross race is ON for 2008! November 1st, 2008 at the Erikson Brothers Tree Farm, registration opens at 10am. Featuring a kid&#8217;s race, costume contest and goody bags for all racers &#8211; see the flyer for full details and registration form.
2008 Red Barn CX Flyer w/reg form
The race also has its own [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Red Barn cyclocross race is ON for 2008! November 1st, 2008 at the Erikson Brothers Tree Farm, registration opens at 10am. Featuring a kid&#8217;s race, costume contest and goody bags for all racers &#8211; see the flyer for full details and registration form.</p>
<p><a href='http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/2008-red-barn-cx-flyer-w-reg-form.pdf' title='2008-red-barn-cx-flyer-w-reg-form.pdf'>2008 Red Barn CX Flyer w/reg form</a></p>
<p>The race also has its own <a href="http://redbarncx.blogspot.com/">weblog</a> with even more event information, including this year&#8217;s course map.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2008/09/red-barn-cx/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Let the Tuesday rides begin!</title>
		<link>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2008/03/let-the-tuesday-rides-begin/</link>
		<comments>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2008/03/let-the-tuesday-rides-begin/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:08:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gw</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2008/03/31/let-the-tuesday-rides-begin/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Consensus is that it&#8217;s high time to start up the Tuesday night club rides. Meet up at County Cycles at 6pm to start &#8211; complete info is on the Club Rides page.
]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Consensus is that it&#8217;s high time to start up the <a href="http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/gw-club-rides/">Tuesday night club rides</a>. Meet up at <a href="http://countycycles.com/">County Cycles</a> at 6pm to start &#8211; complete info is on the <a href="http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/gw-club-rides/">Club Rides page</a>.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2008/03/let-the-tuesday-rides-begin/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>2008 Ken Woods Memorial Race</title>
		<link>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2008/03/2008-ken-woods-memorial-race/</link>
		<comments>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2008/03/2008-ken-woods-memorial-race/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:53:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gw</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Races and Results]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2008/03/20/2008-ken-woods-memorial-race/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The flyer is now online.

Ken Woods Memorial Road Race Course Map
View Larger Map
]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The flyer is <a href="http://www.gopherwheelmen.org/KWMR_flyer08.pdf">now online</a>.</p>
<p><a href='http://www.gopherwheelmen.org/KWMR_flyer08.pdf' title='kwmr_flyer08.jpg'><img src='http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/kwmr_flyer08.thumbnail.jpg' alt='kwmr_flyer08.jpg' /></a></p>
<p><a href="/NewPics/KWMRR.jpg">Ken Woods Memorial Road Race Course Map</a></p>
<p><iframe width="425" height="350" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;ll=44.353805,-92.915154&amp;spn=0.116116,0.237236&amp;msid=110418678267397699703.00044a7beba6c82b9799f&amp;output=embed&amp;s=AARTsJqMR6vv9cWThydf2RBV9PfYLPF5SQ"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;ll=44.353805,-92.915154&amp;spn=0.116116,0.237236&amp;msid=110418678267397699703.00044a7beba6c82b9799f&amp;source=embed" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left">View Larger Map</a></small></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2008/03/2008-ken-woods-memorial-race/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>my cyclocross finale: Wintercross in Eugene, Oregon</title>
		<link>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2007/12/my-cyclocross-finale-wintercross-in-eugene-oregon/</link>
		<comments>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2007/12/my-cyclocross-finale-wintercross-in-eugene-oregon/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 06:02:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>gw</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2007/12/11/my-cyclocross-finale-wintercross-in-eugene-oregon/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[6th place for the Singlespeed category&#8230; out of a field of &#8230; 6
I&#8217;m in Oregon with my girls visiting my dad and stepmom for a week,
and as it turns out, my dad&#8217;s cario rehab guy is also a cyclist. He
(Chris) generously lined up a bike for me to ride so i could get in on
some [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>6th place for the Singlespeed category&#8230; out of a field of &#8230; 6</p>
<p>I&#8217;m in Oregon with my girls visiting my dad and stepmom for a week,<br />
and as it turns out, my dad&#8217;s cario rehab guy is also a cyclist. He<br />
(Chris) generously lined up a bike for me to ride so i could get in on<br />
some real Oregon cyclocross action. It&#8217;s Wintercross, 3rd race in the<br />
Psychocross Series on Dec. 9, and their second-to-last race of the<br />
year. This at a time when the high temp in Minneapolis is 11F, and<br />
there&#8217;s a foot of snow on the ground.</p>
<p>The borrowed bike was a singlespeed Surly Karate Monkey from Chris&#8217;<br />
teammate Mike. It&#8217;s a nice bike, a light CX-style setup with<br />
flat/riser bars and a steering damper. The gearing was in the<br />
neighborhood of 32/18, though i didn&#8217;t count it myself. A little low<br />
for the course perhaps, but it would have been fine if the lungs and<br />
legs were in better form. I still managed to drop the chain a couple<br />
of times, i never did figure out why it kept loosening up with 2 chain<br />
tensioners.</p>
<p>The course was a long lap, 1.5 miles, winding through a summer camp.<br />
We went through a triple barrier, then across the horse pasture and<br />
down a sharp drop through a sand pit and across a creek within the<br />
first 1/4 lap. The creek soaked me from the knees down every time, and<br />
was followed by a good long stretch of singletrack. There was a nice<br />
log barrier about 2&#8242; off the ground in there, and a double barrier<br />
past the conestoga wagon-styled bunkhouses into the back loop. There<br />
was a stair runup in there somewhere, and a couple of short but<br />
slippery runups that were rideable with the right momentum. A good mix<br />
of bike handling and fitness skills, a really well-done course.</p>
<p>The race was the Bs and Singlespeeds, 12 racers in all, evenly split,<br />
45 minutes. I started right in the mix, and that lasted about 1/2 lap<br />
before i had the first chain drop and fell to last place. I was<br />
spinning like mad to stay with the pack on straights, and held my own<br />
through the technical parts, but didn&#8217;t have the fitness to maintain.<br />
I passed a geared rider after losing 2 places on the chain drop, but<br />
he dropped out later, leaving me to DFL. I was pretty much on my own<br />
after that, but kept on keepin&#8217; on, and didn&#8217;t get lapped. 5 laps in<br />
all over the 45 minutes.</p>
<p>It was a good time, and even though it was 35F, it was a damp and cold<br />
35. My feet were numb after a couple of laps. I&#8217;d finish a lap with<br />
feet just starting to feel something before the next dunking. Thanks<br />
to my dad and stepmom Sandy for race support, which mainly consisted<br />
of keeping the girls entertained for a couple of hours (no small feat)<br />
and warm clothes afterwards, and to Chris and Mike for the loaner<br />
bike.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s the link to the full results:<br />
http://app.obra.org/results/event/9656</p>
<p>&#8211;<br />
Bill Connell<br />
St. Paul, MN</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://gopherwheelmen.org/gw/2007/12/my-cyclocross-finale-wintercross-in-eugene-oregon/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
