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:
Wes Hamilton
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…)
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…)
Just a quick post to let you know the dates of the 2012 Wydaho Rendezvous Festival are July 27th - 29th. TVTAP has hired WGW Events to head up the marketing and event planning so this year’s festival is sure to be HUGE! Not to mention Fitzgerald’s relocation to Teton Valley being a plus for the festival! For quick and timely updates become a Fan of the Festival Facebook Page. Check out this teaser video from last year’s festival and stay tuned for more details…
You definitely don’t wont to miss out on this great event now in it’s second year! Naturally, we’re coming to play too - in none other than the Bike Shenanigans! What are Bike Shenanigans? Hint: think bikes, mallets and blood.
FRIDAY, July 22
9am Registration opens at the Hub in Driggs
1pm Registration opens at Grand Targhee Resort
Bike demos up and running
Advanced group ride - Red Creek
2pm Intermediate group ride - Aspen Trail
3pm Beginner group ride - Lower Mail Cabin
5:30pm Registration opens in Victor
6pm Friday night party opens at Grand Teton Brewing in Victor with music from The Outfit, food vendors, raffles, bike shenanigans, a trials riding “teaser” show and BEER
10pm Party shuts down (you need to sleep to ride, right?)
SATURDAY, July 23
8am Registration opens at the Hub in Driggs and at Grand Targhee Resort
8:30am Downhill race registration opens at Grand Targhee Resort
9am Beginner (Sheep’s Bridge), intermediate (Mill Creek), advanced (S. Fork Horseshoe to Mahogany), and DH group rides
9:30am DH race training runs start
10am Beginner RipStoke clinic in Driggs (pre-registration is ideal)
10:45am DH race starts at Grand Targhee Resort
12pm Beginner group ride - Tetonia Rail Trail
2pm Beginner (Sheep’s Bridge), intermediate (Horseshoe Loops), women’s (Horseshoe Loops) and DH group rides
Intermediate RipStoke clinic in Victor (pre-registration is ideal)
4pm DH race awards at Grand Targhee Resort
5pm Saturday night party opens in Driggs with food vendors, raffles, auctions, bike shenanigans and more beer
7pm RipStoke trials riding show, followed by music by The Salamanders
10pm Party shuts down in Driggs
SUNDAY, July 24
7am Registration opens at Grand Targhee Resort
5-hour XC race begins at Grand Targhee Resort
8am Registration opens at the Hub in Driggs
10am Beginner (Trail Creek Trail), Advanced (Red Creek), and DH group rides
Intermediate RipStoke clinic at Grand Targhee Resort
1pm Advanced RipStoke clinic at Grand Targhee Resort
2pm Beginner (Sheep’s Bridge) and intermediate (Rick’s Basin) group rides
3pm XC race awards at Grand Targhee Resort
3:30pm RipStoke trials riding show at Grand Targhee Resort
BBQ starts at Grand Targhee Resort
4pm Live music at Grand Targhee Resort with the Jet Black Ninja Funkgrass Unit
6pm Party over….see you next time!!!
Registration for clinics is live on the festival registration page. We expect these to sell out…
Registration for the 5-hour XC race is online at Athlete 360 here (different link from the festival)
Registration for group rides will happen at the festival.
And registration for the whole shebang is RIGHT HERE….