Friday Snowbike Video Distraction

Enjoy…

If you’re ever in Portland…

you got to check out 21st Ave Bikes. I think this video sums it up! Thanks to Carson for finding this cool piece of cinematic excellence!

21st Avenue Bicycles - Family Fun Bike Build! from James Wilson on Vimeo.

Togwotee Winter Classic Snow Bike Race #1 2011 Results & Video

Wow! Epic turnout for the TWC #1! Unfortunately I had to miss it due to a couldn’t miss birthday party, but as always, Dave Byers put on a fantastic event and posted all the results AND made a kick ass video highlighting the day. Check it all out here and get ready for #2 in March!

2011 TWC Race #1 from Dave Byers on Vimeo.

2011 Togwotee Winter Classic Race #1 Results- Courtesy of the TWC Blog

We set a new record for attendance with 18 snow bikers at the start line! This was the first time we have raced the 35-Mile loop utilizing the “K” Trail and the level of difficulty was significantly higher than the traditional 25-Mile loop.

Temps: Low to mid 20s with some snow & wind mid-race, a little sun in the early afternoon
Riding Conditions: Variable - sections of firm, sections of soft but rideable, and some soft sections required pushing

Men
1st - Jay Petervary - 4:39:00
2nd - Mike Piker - 4:41:00
3rd - Mark Heshberger - 4:46:00
4th - Dave Bergart - 5:08:00
5th - Dave Saurman - 5:18:00
6th - Dave Byers - 5:28:00
7th - Eric Greenwood - 5:41:00
8th - Todd Johnson - 5:55:00
9th - Gabe Klamer - 5:58:00
DNF - Brandon Campisi (completed the 25-mile loop)
DNF - Jordan Potter (completed the 25-mile loop)
DNF - Tony Labbe
DNF - Brady Wirick

Women
1st - Tracey Petervary - 5:20:00
2nd - Katie Engleman - 6:09:00
3rd - Michelle Byers - 7:10:00
DNF - Sarah Hamilton (completed the 25-mile loop)
DNF - Melissa Davidson (completed the 25-mile loop)

Interesting Note:
We had a huge variety of snow bikes represented at the race. Very cool.
- Ti 9:Zero:7
- Aluminum 9:Zero:7
- Ti FatBack
- Aluminum FatBack
- Wildfire FatBike
- Salsa Mukluk
- Surly Pugsleys of all vintages

Snow Biking for the Rest of Us!

We’ve all heard about Jay & Tracy’s epic 1,100 mile snow bike rides in Alaska. And if you are trying to figure out the best methods to ride in -40F temperatures you need only to ask Dave Byers. But, if you’re like me (andy) - and you know you are never going to pass Beer League status in the Jackson Hole race circuit - there are great rides for us too! Here’s one:

Destination: Granite Hot Springs

Trailhead: Granite Hot Springs TH - 12 miles past Hoback Junction on US Highway 191

Gear List: Swimsuit, Pack Towel, Water, Food, Beer

This is a fantastic way to spend a day with a friend or loved one. Pick up a few bikes from Fitzy’s, grab a couple of sandwiches from Backcountry Provisions (they even have a veggie called the Hot Springs), snag a six pack - and jump in the car. It takes all of half an hour to get to the Granite Hot Springs TH. From there you enjoy a mellow 10 mile ride that takes a couple of hours, at a very leisurely, picture taking pace (it took us 2 hours and 15 minutes). They have everything you need - picnic tables, toilets, changing rooms and fantastic natural hot springs with unbelievable views. They do sell bottled water, if you need it. Soak in the hot springs for an hour or 2, enjoy a few brews, then have a blast on the downhill ride back to the car (took us an hour and a half). What’s nice about this ride is that the trails are well maintained and traveled. You are riding to a destination. And the return is downhill - all while choosing an eco-friendly alternative to a snow machine.

Costs per Person:

• Snow Bike Rental - $39
• Backcountry Provisions Sandwich - $8
• Hot Springs Fee - $6
• PBR - $3
• TOTAL - $56 for a great day!

Great News from FoP for the New Year!

Excellent Pathway News Submitted by Friend’s of Pathways:
Today the Teton County Commissioners awarded the final major contract for the North 89 Pathway for the Gros Ventre Pathway Bridge installation. The contract went to low bidder Westwood Curtis Construction for $454,892. The County has previously awarded two other contracts to build the 6.1 mile pathway from the Town of Jackson to the Gros Ventre River, plus a separate contract to purchase the steel bridge parts.

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Info about the 2011 Togwotee Winter Classic #1 and a new Snowbike Video!

Submitted by Dave Byers - Race Director:
After considering an Idaho location for Race #1 on Jan 8th, 2011, I have decided to stick with Togwotee Mountain Lodge as our race venue for both Togwotee Winter Classic races in 2011. The snowmobile trail grooming is simply more consistent at Togwotee than on the Idaho side of the Tetons and this gives us the best chance for rideable trails.

New for 2011, we will race the longer 31-Mile loop unless we get a ton of snow the night before the race.

Entry Fee: Free
Start / Finish: Togwotee Mountain Lodge
Registration: 50 Racer Limit, please send an email to reserve your spot
Awards: There may be a few raffle prizes and/or prizes. Most importantly, we will gather in the bar at Togwotee Lodge to relive the day’s glorious events immediately following the completion of the race.
Map of the area: Continental Divide Snowmobile Map

Course Route:
Start - Directly across the highway from Togwotee Lodge
CD Trail East
Right on V Trail (you will immediately push up a steep hill)
Left on K Trail
Right on CD Trail
Finish - Parking area directly across the highway from Togwotee Lodge

2011 Togwotee Winter Classic #1 Course Map

Christmas Day Snow Bike from Dave Byers on Vimeo.

Togwotee Winter Classic!

Saturday, January 8th 2011 - 9:00 am