Team Spotlight: Jason Berning

This week’s spotlight is on new team member, Jason Berning. After finishing a brillant second at the Cache-Game Race just behind Cary Smith, Jason went on to have another strong race at the Galena Grinder finishing 7th in a very strong men’s pro/cat1/2/3 field. Just before heading up to Targhee to race Pierre’s Hole, Jason tells us about looking good in Fitzy orange and green and bear spray quick draws.

SKH: How long have you been on the Fitzgerald’s Bicycles team?

JB: This is my first year. STOKED!

SKH: Why did you join and what do you like most about being on the team?

JB: I joined because of the true team environment, awesome support from a local shop just down the street and my wife says I look good in orange and green.

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Friday Night: Wydaho Rendezvous Kick Off Party!

It’s time for the 3rd Annual Wydaho Rendezvous Mountain Bike Festival! Click the posters below to get all the info, but make sure to join us for the Opening Party this Friday July 27th at the shop.

50/50 BMX Air Show on Main St in front of the shop!

Food from Dining In Catering

Beer from Snake River Brewing

1st Annual Victor Bicycle Keg Pull Championship Drag Races

Light and Motion Poker Ride

Register for the Festival and Get all this for 45 Bucks!

• Parties Friday Night & Saturday Night
• Group Rides Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Discount Entry to the Targhee Super D Race Sunday
• Great SWAG Bag
• Awesome Raffle Prizes
• Free Entry to Friday Night Keg Pull Drag Race!
• AND MORE!

Thinking about your training plan for this winter?

Already thinking of your winter training plan for cycling? Or are you already dreaming of skate skiing on crisp fresh corduroy?

Teton Nordic Team INTRODUCES NORDIC TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION FOR ADULTS…

Every year Teton Nordic Team provides Nordic ski education for 40 – 80 kids up to high school age. This year Chi Melville, Lars Onsrud and Kyle Marvinney are taking the initiative to expand the “Team” to include adults in a Masters program. Beginners find the terms “Team” and “Masters” intimidating so let me make it perfectly clear that all TNT members are automatically on the “Team” regardless if they are competing or not. The Masters program is designed for adults of all abilities with a wish to become better skiers in a social setting.

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Old Pass Road Update

Jim Verdone, Team Jackson Hole member and driver of the Old Pass Road Project, just sent us this update:

It has been two weeks since the asphalt work was completed on the Old Pass Road (OPR), and I am just now finding time to put this update together. I hope that you have had a chance to get up on the OPR and check out the work that was done. The crew from Evans Construction, Mike Piker and myself put in two and a half long days to get the work completed. A lot was accomplished through your support and the generosity of all of our donors. We have now reached our fundraising goal thanks to all the donations received small and large. Here is a short summary of what was accomplished;

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Team Spotlight: Wes Hamilton

Fitzgerald’s Bicycles Team Member Wes Hamilton just completed the first half of his season racing lots of crits. While he took a breather before launching into the rest of his race season, Wes took a few minutes to talk about hot laps on Victor’s cross course, how he got hooked on the Scott Addict CX and why the joker keeps him going:

SKH: When did you join the team?

WH: This is my first year with the team. I rode a bit with the team last year during the cross season, but this is my first official year.

SKH: Why did you join Fitzgerald’s Team?

WH: I got to know the team mainly from their support at the cross races. It didn’t seem to really matter if you were tearing it up, or brand new to the sport, they gave mad props to everyone. I made a decision then and there that if the opportunity came up, that was the only team I wanted to ride with. Everyone, regardless of their level, is supported by this team and that is the vibe that keeps us all going. (more…)

Fitzy’s Targhee Super D Pre-Race Scouting Report

New to the Wydaho Rendezvous Mountain Bike Festival this year is the Targhee Super D Race scheduled for Sunday, July 29th. With 12.5 miles and 4700 vertical feet, the Super D Race is certain to be a favorite event for Wydaho for years to come. Fitzy took to the course one Saturday this summer to scout out all the lines, get the down low on bike and tire selection and have a bit of fun. Andy at Grand Targhee and Dana Ramos posted up a Google Map with the entire course.

Scott swears he shared all of his impressions and given his best advice, but I guess we will all just have to race the Super D to find out ourselves if he held anything back for himself. Here’s his pre-race ride report: (more…)

Outerlocal Summer Games Update!

Check out the Bike Leg!

This Just in from the OUTERLOCAL SUMMER GAMES:

• We’ve extended registration (and pre-registration prices of just $25 for one or more legs, or $50 for teams) until today at 3 p.m. Just go click here to register.
• Registration is available today from 4-8 P.M. at the Snow King Lodge Room, Snow King Center. Day-of registration costs apply: $30 per leg for individuals, $100 for teams.
• Day-of registration will also be available from 7-9 a.m. at the Phil Baux Park picnic shelter. Day-of registration costs are $30 per leg for individuals, $100 for teams.
• Participants can enter one or all events, for fun or competition, as an individual or as part of a team, in pro, rec, or masters (50+) classes.

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