TFR Dig Day & National Trails Day this Saturday

From the Teton Freedom Riders:

We have been digging on the Parallel (pics below) for the last two weeks and planning / laying out work for a LARGE NUMBER of volunteers. We are anticipating roughly fifty (50) volunteers! June 4^th is National Trails Day and below is all the information you need:

When: Saturday, June 4^th (National Trails Day)

Trail: Parallel Trail

Rendezvous: Trail Creek Trailhead (base of Old Pass Rd.)

Time: 10 A.M. till Dark

Shop Sponsor: Wilson Backcountry Sports

Food Sponsor: Pica’s Taqueria & Tram Bar

Coffee Sponsor: Pearl Street Bagels

Beer Sponsor: Snake River Brewing

Bring: Work gloves, water, & extra food

Notes: Wilson Backcountry Sports and the Teton Freedom Riders will have a tent set up at the Trail Creek Trailhead directing and shuttling volunteers throughout the day. Wilson Backcountry Sports will provide a raffle, Pica’s Taqueria & Tram Bar will provide food while Snake River Brewing will provide beer. Bring work gloves and libations. We dig “rain or shine.”

Kevin Kavanagh
President

The Run & Ride is this Sunday!

That’s right! Tighten your sneakers and tune-up your bike because the first local racing event of the season is just days away! You can come go to the Wilson School at 7:30am day-of and race for just $25! Or, even better, you can preregister at www.SkinnySkis.com and save $5 - See you on Sunday!

Fitzgerald’s & Giant Bicycles Demo Day - help support the Teton Freedom Riders!

So many bikes, so little time! Your future dream bike is going to let you safely have a “non-committal” short-term relationship/test-ride. Just hearing that makes you want to fall in love.

Don’t miss out on one of the best opportunities you could get to ride some RAD bikes from Giant Bicycles! Giant is bringing over 50 Mountain, Road and CycloCross bikes for you to demo. Yeah, plan accordingly - you will want to be here all day.

In between rides you can re-charge on hot dogs and beer from Snake River Brewing. Of course you’re going to be helping out our friends - the Teton Freedom Riders too! Beer, food and raffle tickets (sweet prizes from Giant!) will benefit the good ‘ole boys and gals at TFR!

Click to join our event!

PS - Our insurance company wants us to tell you to make sure and bring your helmet. Also, grab your ID because Giant knows how bad you’re going to want to ride that sick new whip into the sunset and never look back (nice try though).

WYDAHO Rendezvous Round II

That’s right! Last year’s WYDAHO Rendezvous was so good that it’s back - and it’s going to be even bigger and better than last year! You do not want to miss this - reserve these dates now in your calendar: July 22, 23 and 24.

Wydaho Rendezvous Update: April 2011 It’s only 3 months away…the 2nd Annual TVTAP Wydaho Rendezvous Mountain Bike Festival presented by Titus/On One Bikes! Save these dates now: July 22, 23, and 24 in Teton Valley, Idaho We’ve got SO MUCH in store for you this year, including: Daily group rides - XC on our sweet local singletrack, and DH on the Teton Pass USFS downhill trails and Grand Targhee Resort’s lift-served DH trails Races - DH on Saturday and a 5-hour XC on Sunday at Grand Targhee Resort Demos - Bike demos from presenting sponsor Titus, as well as Maverick, Yeti, Giant, and more Raffles and Swag - Prizes so far include a Western Spirit Adventures trip for two and a Fox F-series fork Parties, friends, music and beer - Friday night in Victor, Saturday night in Driggs, and Sunday afternoon at Grand Targhee with the Jet Black Ninja Funkgrass Unit AND….Skills clinics and trials riding exhibitions by RipStoke! Check ‘em out here…on the Today Show! Cool, huh? They’ll be teaching one-hour skills clinics throughout the weekend, and presenting their awesome shows Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. How much is all of this? Only $30 per person! Wait, make that $25 if you register for the festival here before June 15th… And all proceeds support Teton Valley Trails and Pathways (TVTAP)’s efforts to build a connected community and maintain and advocate for mountain bike trails. There’s a lot more info about all of this on our website www.tetonmountainbikefest.tvtap.org And you can get weekly (maybe even daily!) updates by becoming a fan…

Thanks to our 2011 Sponsors! (interested in being a sponsor? Email bikefest@tvtap.org)     Cool Pics from our trails…

Contact Information: bikefest@tvtap.org 208-201-1622 www.tetonmountainbikefest.tvtap.org

Help Us Support Local Cancer Patients!

The 12^th Annual Run N Ride for the Cure is coming up Sunday, June 5^th and we need your help as a sponsor to raise money for the St John’s Cancer Support Fund.

Over the past eleven years we’ve raised over $85,000 and attracted 2,100 participants. All of the money raised has gone to local individuals and families facing financial difficulties as a result of their treatment for cancer. In addition, if the appropriate treatment (radiation therapy, for example) is not available through St. John’s these funds are available to help off-set travel expenses. The fund is set up within the St. John’s Medical Center Foundation. Judy Basye, director of the Oncology Department, administers the fund. Judy has indicated that the need is so great that each year’s funds are completely dispersed.

The fund’s revenue comes from three sources: company race sponsorship, entry fees and donations. 100% of all sponsorships, entry fees and donations are allocated to this fund! No “administrative fees”!

The Run N Ride is a duathlon—a 5 km run combined with a 15 km ride. The start - finish is located in beautiful Wilson, Wyoming. The course follows the scenic Fish Creek Road—a beautiful two-lane country road that winds north of Wilson. The race is an “out-and-back”—with the cycling leg following Fish Creek Road to its culmination, approximately 4 ½ miles north of Wilson. There are categories for everyone! In addition to individual categories for men and women, there are men’s and women’s team and mixed team categories. To top it off there are categories for teens —and young kids have their own shorter race course! You’d like to participate but don’t wish to race? No problem! There is a non-timed “fun” class! Lastly, this year’s race coincides with the National Cancer Survivor’s Day. There will be special recognition for those individuals who participate.

VIEW THE SPONSORSHIP LEVELS HERE

VIEW THE OFFICIAL SPONSORSHIP LETTER HERE

In advance, thank you for your generosity. Please send me an email if you would like to support the Run & Ride: scott@fitzgeraldsbicycles.com

Sincerely,

Scott Fitzgerald - Fitzgerald’s Bicycles

Phil Leeds- Skinny Skis

Kate Halsey McLaren - Kate Halsey Sports Massage

12th Annual Run & Ride for the Cure!

Skinny Skis, Kate Halsey McLaren Sports Massage &
Fitzgerald’s Bicycles present the

12th ANNUAL RUN & RIDE FOR THE CURE

Sunday June 5th

The Run N Ride is more than a race!

All of the proceeds are donated to the St. John’s Medical Center Foundation’s Cancer Patient Support Fund. The fund is administered by Judy Basye, head of St. John’s Oncology department. It’s used to provide financial assistance for patients facing financial hardship as a result of their battle against cancer. The fund has been used for therapy, travel assistance and a host of other costly areas—many of which are not covered by insurance. To date over $85,000 has been contributed to the fund via the Run N Ride with participation from over 2100 racers!Any additional donations to the Cancer Patient Support Fund can be given to St. John’s Medical Foundation, at the St. John’s Medical Center: PO Box 428 Jackson WY 83001, checks made payable to “Cancer Patient Support Fund”.

WHERE: At the Wilson Elementary School; the course runs out and back on the Fish Creek Rd. 5K run and 15K ride; kids race goes behind the school ½ mile through the neighborhood on the bike path and out and back on the Stilson Ranch bike trail, 2 miles.

WHEN: Sign up is at Skinny Skis until 3 pm Friday, for $20.00; OR ON LINE AT Skinny Skis. Day of the race, the sign up is at 8 am-9 am and is $25.00. For the Kids Race, sign up is at 8 am, and the adult race starts at 9:30am. Kids and Kick Bikes go off at 11:00 am. BBQ Lunch to follow for $15, provided by Dining In, Bill Boney at race finish.

Any additional donations to the Cancer Patient Support Fund can be given to St John’s Medical Foundation, at the St John’s Medical Center P.O. Box 428 Jackson, WY 83001, and the checks should be made out to “Cancer Patient Support Fund”.

GTNP Park Rides Saturdays & Sundays

You have an entire MONTH of car free bike rides in Grand Teton Nation Park! Conditions are great, though with some of the recent storms, they may still be clearing certain areas. The Park Road is open through April to non-motorized travel only. This makes April one of the nicest times to enjoy the park road! You can enjoy riding with a group too!

What: Park Road Group Rides

When: 11am - Saturdays & Sundays through April

Where: Bradley Taggart Parking Lot