Great Tour Divide shout out for Fitzgerald’s!

We had two racers come through Jackson with emergencies in the last few days. Tim and the boys were able to get Jamie and Cricket back on the trail asap. Check out the cool shout out from Crickett as well as Jay P’s birthday message on MTB Cast’s Episode 13.

Text from Crickett’s call:

Cricket Butler calling in from Jackson got off at Moran Junction and had to come in to Jackson to get some repairs. Rear hub completely gone from all of the mud bottom bracket also, so I should be riding a Ferrari tomorrow, it should be nice. I have to give it all to Fitzgerald Cycles, they came in after hours. Tim worked on my bike when I got into town at 8 oclock and it is like 11 pm now, so he did an awesome. I can’t thank him enough. SO anyway, it was a beautiful day today, no wind, no rain, no animal encounters. It was beautiful and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Love being in Wyoming now. Hopefully hitting Pinedale tomorrow and I will check in then.

Teton Valley Update 6-23-09

I need some more info from the readers out there. If you’ve ridden in Teton Valley recently post a comment below this post for me.

Here’s what I do know:

Aspen Trail - Good to go but probably still greasy in spots after this past rain cycle.

Horseshoe Canyon - The back side trails are now rideable so you can have a full day out there now.

Spooky / Red Creek - I’ll bet Red Creek is still snow out but would like to know for sure. Chris E went through with the chain saw a few weeks ago and said he only scratched the surface. Spooky is riding though.

Pole Canyon / Mike Harris / Mail Cabin - Looking for an update

Victor Town Singletrack - Now open but rough. Come help dig on Tuesday nights in Pioneer Park!

Teton Pass Update 6-23-09

I rode Jimmy’s Mom and Parallel this weekend and had a blast. Yes, still pretty muddy this weekend on Jimmy’s Mom, but I’ll bet after tomorrow it will be great again. Parallel was awesome and riding really well with moisture on it. I’ll bet it’s approaching dusty today.

I got some other reports while I was up there:

Arrow Trail - Good up to the SnowTel turnout and then too muddy/snowy to continue.

Phillips - Again, too muddy/snowy to get through to the to of it, but you can ride to the top from the bottom. Galen and EJ (FoP ad USFS) cleared all the downfall last week - Thanks Guys!

Blacks - Read Phillips - same story. Thanks again Galen and EJ for clearing it up. If you don’t mind pushing snow at the top you could probably pull off a Black’s

Lithium - Again, push the snow and you will be rewarded. I here it’s riding great with the exception of the gully below the Galende Jump - still full of snow.

Mosquito Creek - Dry, rideable and in great shape from what I hear.

Town Trails Update 6-23-09

We are quickly drying out from our Juneuary weather and the trails are getting sweet! If you’ve ridden one of these trails recently or any other Town Trails please post a comment below this post.

Putt-Putt - Good to go, watch for wet spots and try to avoid by gently walking around them

Hagen - Same as Putt-Putt, watch for the mud and try not to blast through it.

Cache to Game - Rideable and in good shape for Wednesday night’s Cache-Game Race

Ferrins - Was riding great before all the rain and I have to assume it’s good to go once again. Any reports? Post in the Comment field.

Sink or Swim - Riding Well

Josies and Scotty’s - Riding well

Cahce Sidewalk - Buff and as good as it gets!

Off the Back of the King - No reports in yet, would love to hear one.

T-Race and JayP rule the Tour Divide!

Tour Divide 2009
Banff, AB - Antelope Wells, NM

Jay and Tracey Petervary started the Tour Divide race this past weekend. If you haven’t heard, Jay and Tray are the first couple racing the Continental Divide on a TANDEM Mountain Bike!

I don’t have a lot of time for an indepth report but I wanted to pass along all the important info on how to follow the race. Remember, this race is longer and harder than the Tour De France and you can follow the coverage is almost better too!

Nearly 3000 miles and 200,000 feet of climbing!

Official Website - tourdivide.org

Live Map provided by Spot - Leaderboard
Jay and Tracey are carrying a Spot GPS unit so we can see exactly where they are during the whole race!

Podcasts of Racer Phone in Reports - MTBcast.com

Jay’s Blog with great updated photos!- Jaypsdirt.com

Fitzgerald’s Team Newsletter 6-17-09

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Fitzgerald’s Has Lube and Degreaser On Tap!

re·fill

tr.v. re·filled, re·fill·ing, re·fills

To fill again.

n.

1. A product packaged to replace the used contents of a container.

2. A second or subsequent filling (i.e Beer, Chain Lube, Bike Degreaser).

DO NOT THROW AWAY that degreaser or chain lube container. Bring it back to Fitzgerald’s to be refilled from our bulk bike care supplies. Not only are you helping out the earth but you will also save some cashola.

Products on tap:

Tri-Flow Lube

Pedros Go Lube

Pedros Oranj-Peelz Degreaser