Treasure Valley Cycling Club

SWICA Notes June 3, 2008 ----SWICA online at www.idahobikeracing.org
2008 SWICA area Race calendar
Boise Cycling Social Networking site Open to all interested in cycling
Wild Rockies Presents
The Janna Brimmer Memorial XC SUNDAY, June 8
For more race details and registration information click here:
This newer event is our Title sponsor, Brad Duke's salute to his hometown of Salmon, and a special tribute to the late Janna Brimmer, Salmon's most-beloved mountain biker and all-around athlete. This is beautiful country and one of the most scenic river courses on the Wild Rockies circuit. There is a 9am fun run on a 10K loop, so get up early and get your trail run ON!. The run is followed by the mountain bike cross-country that uses the same 10K loop that starts and finishes near town and has some really fun singletrack and two-track sections along the Salmon River.You can look forward to some short climbs and descents, this is a POWER riders dream course. All cross-country riders start at 11:45am with 12-under Trailblazers going one-half lap, beginners riding two, sports three, and PRO/experts four . Awards to follow at the start/finish.
Also Saturday afternoon, features a really cool, 2-run format mountain bike DOWNHILL race on one of the most interesting courses that you'll ever see, filled with ramps, berms and even an old car to ride over. Each rider will get two runs, with your best two combined to yield your score. Downhill practice and free shuttles will be available on Saturday from 10am to 3:00pm. Saturday's practice starts at 8:30am, with racing to begin at 3:00pm.
YOU MAY REGISTER ON-SITE FOR ANY OF THESE EVENTS, STARTING AT 8AM ON BOTH DAYS!!!
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Sign Up Now For the
2008
Intermountain Orthopaedics Idaho State Road Race Championship
SUNDAY, June 15, 2008
Avoid Late fees

Entry fee: Prior to June 8 $30 for all except $10 for juniors. June 8 to June 10 $35/$15 Online registration closes June 10. Day of Race Registration $40/$15.
Click Here for the Race Flyer

Click Here and scroll Down for a link to the 2007 race course descriptions (please note flyer descriptions for 2008 races control if there are any variances on lengths and racing groups)
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Friday June 13
ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston Tour of Eagle:
ONLINE Registration Closes Sunday June 8 At 10 pm
Sign up now at Tour of Eagle Criterium 6/13
Day of Registration has a $15 late fee
ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston Tour of Eagle is part of Eagle Fun Days where there is food, fun, and activities for the whole family! Invite your friends and family to watch you race and support the Eagle community for this very special event. The ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston Tour of Eagle is a USA Cycling Sanctioned event permit #2008-1515 and also a SWICA cat. 2 points event!!!
For more event information on the ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston Tour of Eagle:
Visit: www.roadbicycling.com/tourofeagle

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Bob LeBow Bike Tour – Sat. June 14, 2008 Five bike rides -- 3 to 100 miles; benefits Terry Reilly Health Services
The Bob LeBow Bike Tour - Health Care for All is a local event aimed at encouraging a healthy lifestyle for riders of all ages, while enjoying the beauty of rural Canyon, Owyhee, and Malheur Counties. Proceeds of the Bob LeBow Bike Tour - Health Care for All benefit the Terry Reilly Health Services Zero Pay Fund. Lunch, water stops, first aid, and sag wagons will be provided. Registration fees include a tour shirt, water bottle, and BBQ lunch for the rider. Additional BBQ meal tickets for families and friends can be purchased with your registration for $5.

The NEW start/finish location is IOWA ELEMENTARY!!!
626 W. Iowa, Nampa, Idaho

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From Tom Hunt-BYRDS Cycling
Hello all,
It’s an exciting time of year again as young cyclists get ready for the 5th annual BYRDS all Junior Stage Race. This year’s race will feature challenging new courses for all riders ages 10-18 and an expanded schedule for juniors age 15-18. We will have age categories for both junior men and junior women
In order to make this event as successful as possible, we are soliciting help from the local community. As with most sporting events within our community, the success of each event is greatly enhanced by the dedicated support of volunteers who kindly donate their time. The organizers of this year’s race would greatly appreciate you taking a moment to review the dates and times below. If you have some time available please consider volunteering to help make this event as memorable as possible for the young aspiring cyclist in our community. Not only will you be helping to make this years race better, but you will also get to watch some awesome youths compete.
Below is a list of times and volunteer needs for the event. Please contact me using the information below if you are interested in helping promote the sport of cycling for our youth.
Thursday July 24th, Prologue
Time: Start: 6:30pm
End: 9pm
Location: The Idaho Velodrome and Cycling Park
Needs: 16 volunteers
Functions: Traffic control and turn around control.

Friday July 25th, Road Race
Time: Start: 8:30am
End: After Sag wagon rolls by
Location: Eagle Idaho, Start-‘Eagle City Hall’, Finish-‘Old Freeze Out Hill’
Needs: ~15 volunteers
Functions: Corner Marshalls, traffic control, Coarse direction.

Saturday July 26th, Circuit Race
Time: Start: 9:00am
End: 1:30pm (approximate)
Location: Boise Idaho, Air Guard of Gowen Rd
Needs: 40 volunteers
Functions: Corner Marshall, traffic control.

Saturday July 26th, Time Trial
Time: Start: 6:30pm
End: 9pm (approximate)
Location: Boise Idaho, Lower Bogus Basin Road
Needs: 12 volunteers
Functions: Traffic control at driveways, start and finish

Sunday July 27th, Criterium
Time: Start: 8:30am
End: ~2:30pm (approximate)
Location: Eagle Idaho, TBD
Needs: 24 volunteers
Functions: Corner Marshalls, traffic control.

Thomas Hunt.
208-841-7971
delzur@gmail.com
tghunt@micron.com

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FYI from Erica Feider:

Hello Everyone;
I've been part of the Main Street Mile since we started the event 5 years ago. As you may know, the purpose of the event is to raise awareness and provide free prostate cancer screenings in our community. Last year we screened 622 men in our community. I approached our race director about doing something special to honor Gar this year and Carol Severa and I discussed a way for people to participate and honor Gar. I am hoping you can help spread the word to those who might be interested.

The Main Street Mile will be forming a "Friends of Gar" group to honor Gar Hackney, who recently lost his battle with prostate cancer. We would like to extend an invitation to those of you who knew Gar to participate and honor his memory as an avid competitor, athlete and community member. Gar was an instrumental member in the running, cycling and triathlon communities and touched many lives . To be a part of "Friends of Gar", simply do one of the following: If registering online, in the box marked coupon code, enter GARH. If registering via paper entry form, simply list "Friends of Gar"in the section marked Team Name. Nothing further is needed and you are free to compete in any wave you like. Or you can register for multiple waves ($10 each) and, as a group, run in the Mayor's Mile for Everyone. If you have any questions, please contact Bandanna Running and Walking at 386-9017. Online registration is available on the Spondoro website. www.mainstreetmile.org
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11th Annual Idaho City MTB Tour, Boise to Idaho City, Idaho and optional return. June 21-22, 2008 This is a recreational cycling adventure with proceeds benefiting SWIMBA, BYRDS, and the new Idaho Velodrome Cycling Park. A fully supported and staffed cross-country mountain bike tour covering 45mi. each day, (shorter routes available.) Come join us for a celebration of cycling and the summer solstice. Awesome food and great riding opportunities! For more DETAILS & ONLINE REGISTRATION, click the following link: http://www.cycleidaho.com/Tour/registration.html

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Team Dobbiaco and Therapeutic Associates weekly Monday women’s’ only group road rides started May 19th. All women road cyclists of all skill levels are welcome!!! Need not be a member of Team Dobbiaco. Every Monday departing from Therapeutic Associates on State Street (1520 W. State St.) at 6:15pm. This is a no drop women’s only group road ride. All skill levels are welcome. Pace will be easy to moderate (15-18mph) lasting 1.5 to 2 hours. Make sure to park on the north side of the building.

Questions? Please send an e-mail to dobbiacoboard@cableone.net attention: Leah Padaca
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Weekly Hubbard Road Time Trials Continue Each Thursday 7:30 pm.
Race Registration Links

Classic Pocatello Stage Race- The Gate City Grind 6-28 & 29

FCA Endurance Criterium Series At Expo Idaho 6-18 To 7-9

Idaho State Time Trial Championship 6-21

Fourth of July Criterium in Hailey presented by Road and dirt

Intermountain Orthopaedics Idaho State Criterium Championships At Hidden Springs Presented By Groupone 7/20

2008 Charity Ride Calander
Blue Cruise -- August 10, 2008 Blue Cruise Wheels for Wellness; 15, 30, 50, 100-mile tours from Meridian; sponsored by Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health
MS Bike Tour: Road, Sweat & Gears -- August 23-24, 2008 Check website for details
TWLIGHT CRTERIUM Hospitality Tent & Market Place Booths available

Marketplace Booth
Get your product into the hands of thousands of event attendees while promoting your business. Booth Spaces are located on the north spoke of the Grove Plaza.
Package Includes:

  10x10 Booth Space for Sampling (Canopy provided by sponsor)
  Name listing in Event Guide
  Name listing on Event Website
  Table Provided
  Display Business Signage on Sponsor provided canopy
$1,000 - for-profit business
$500 - teams
$300 - non-profits
Hospitality Canopy
Host your clients in a prime location at the start/finish line of the event.
Package Includes:
  10x20 Hospitality Canopy
  2 Banquet Tables
  2 Cocktail Tables
  Display your Business Signage on provided canopy
  30 Credentials
Criteria:
 Catering must be organized through event approved caterer and is an additional fee.
  Guest access monitored by sponsor.
$1,000 (*catering is additional)
To reserve your Marketplace Booth contact or VIP Hospitality Booth contact Kâren Sander, Downtown Boise Association at 472-5250 or ksander@downtownboise.org
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Whats a Randonneur?

Randonneuring is long-distance unsupported endurance cycling. For more information about local permanents and brevets contact Jim Powers jim@hydeparkcyclesports.com or www.hydeparkcyclesports.com

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2008 Knobby Tire Series Racing Calendar

June 14 City Creek XC at Pocatello
June 21/22 Soldier Mtn. XC and DH, Fairfield
July 26 Galena Grinder XC and Marathon, Ketchum
August 2 Intermountain Orthopaedics White Knob Challenge, Mackay
August 16 Silver Creek Pedal and Plunge, Garden Valley
August 30/31 Sept 1 Knobby Tire Series Finals/NMBS National Finals, Tamarack
Sept 20/21 Collegiate Championships XC,DH,ST, Bogus Basin

2008 Wild Rockies Regional Championship Series Races

Saturday, June 14--Knobby Tire Series, Pocatello City Creek XC, Pocatello, ID, XC mountain biking only,
Sat/Sun, June 21-22--11th Annual Idaho City MTB Tour, Boise to Idaho City, ID and return.
Fri/Sat/Sun, July 11-13--17th Annual Brundage Mtn Bike Festival, McCall, ID trail
Sat/Sun, DH ONLY Aug 2-3--10th Annual Pomerelle Pounder, Albion, ID,
Sunday, August 24--3rd Annual XTERRA Wild Ride Triathlon, McCall, ID,
Friday Night, September 12 Bogus Basin Resort Championship Trail Run presented by SHU's Idaho Running Company
Sunday, September 14--13th Annual Bogus to Boise BANZAI Super D presented by Idaho Mountain Touring.
Sat/Sun, Sept.20-21--Bogus Basin Kamikaze Downhill, Hari-Kari ShortTrack XC and featuring the new, epic long course XC
If there are questions or comments call Darren (208) 388-1971, or e-mail: wildrockiesemail@yahoo.com.

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