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!

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).

Team Newsletter - May 20

It is now time to start sending in your race reports! If I don’t hear from you, I don’t know that your raced. Pics are encouraged, seriously.

Intermountain Cup Sundance Spin, May 14 2011 (XC MTB)

Gabe headed south to blow out the cobwebs and get his race on at Inermountain Cup Race #5 (how can they be on race #5, we are still skiing?) at Soldier Hollow. Gabe sent in this report. Remember Gabe, that which does not kill you…

“In case anyone is thinking that the snowy Spring has been exclusive to JH I can tell you that you are wrong. Typically early season racing in the Park City area is clear of snow below 8,000′. This year is not the case. The Utards are only a few weeks ahead of us in melt out…”

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Michelle sent in this report from here race:

This was my 2^nd year at the 12 Hours of Mesa Verde in Cortez, CO and the scene was amazing. The race has grown from 90 racers in its first year to over 800 this year making the Le Mans start of a sea of almost 400 crazed racers a bit of a frenzy, to say the least. I opted to start the run at the front of the pack; given that I am absolutely NOT a runner, my better half was a tad concerned about my choice in this matter…

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Giant AnthemX 29er Short-Term Review

Fitzy’s has a lot of new mountain bike offerings this year but being a fan of the 29er, I thought I would post an initial review of my new ride; Giant’s AnthemX 29er

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Not Quite Time to Cache In

TRAIL UPDATE BY WARREN OSTLER

Although it’s mid May and the sun is shining, the Cache Creek trail system is only starting to become suitable for riding. Lets work together and make sure the hacks out there know that riding through mud is extremely bad for the trails.

The rule of thumb is simple: if you’re getting mud on your bike (other than your tires) it’s too muddy to ride. In addition, by leaving ruts in a muddy trail, you create a place for water to collect which in turn extends drying time. Also, if you bike around mud then you widen our precious single track. So do the right thing: stop before a muddy section, kick out a trench for water to drain, and turn around.

If you see someone with a muddy mountain bike, take a second to educate him or her. Our trails get a lot of use and it would be nice if they were around for many years to come. If you’re itching to ride this weekend, there is great dirt in Dubois and Pocatello! Also, you can spin the legs on the Elk Refuge Road and take in some great scenery.

5th Annual Bike Swap!

Team Newsletter - May 12

The 2011 Team Kits are in!!! Woohoo!

REMINDER: Shop Groups Rides get Rollin’

Wednesday Night Lady’s Ride

Starting May 11th! Meet at 5:30 PM, departure time will be 5:45pm sharp! This way it will give people some more time to get there, or do whatever else they need. It’s gonna be a great season! - T-Race

Thursday Night Group Road Ride

Starting May 11th - Roll out at 5:30 PM. NOTE: Tony Labbe has committed as much time as possible but he isn’t always available. I would hope some other team members would be able to help cover certain dates and or when Tony is unavailable. Please email me if you are interested in helping to lead the Thurs Night Group Ride.

Wednesday Night Ladies Rides

Come join team leaders Tracey Petervary,
Michelle Byers and more for a fun, no drop weekly ride!

*Every Wednesday*

*5:30pm*

*Meet @ Fitzgerald’s Bicycles*

*Sorry guys, ladies only*

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