GTNP Park Rides Saturdays & Sundays



You have an entire MONTH of car free bike rides in Grand Teton Nation Park!  Conditions are great, though with some of the recent storms, they may still be clearing certain areas.  The Park Road is open through April to non-motorized travel only.  This makes April one of the nicest times to enjoy the park road!  You can enjoy riding with a group too!

What:  Park Road Group Rides

When:  11am – Saturdays & Sundays through April

Where:  Bradley Taggart Parking Lot

Patience is a Virtue



Press Release
From: Teton County / Jackson Hole Community Pathways
Date: March 22, 2011
Re: North 89 Pathway Project Seasonal Closure

The seasonal closure of the North 89 Pathway between the Town of Jackson and Grand Teton National Park will be in effect through April 30. The pathway, which is still under construction, is subject to an annual closure between October 1 and April 30 in order to reduce impacts to migrating and wintering elk and other wildlife on the National Elk Refuge.
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Get ‘yer Bicycle ready for Moab



That Moab trip that you have been pondering for months now is only a few weeks away.  You can check out trail news and upcoming events in Moab right here.

You can also mix business with pleasure in Moab, they have indoor facilities to accommodate 60-250 people and their outdoor venues reach upwards to 5,000 people.

I reckon it’s a great time to plant the “Spring Riding, err, Employee Training Camp” seeds  with your boss.

 

The 2011 year at a Glance for bike related events in Moab:
March 4&5 Yeti Thaw
March 11-14 Skinny Tire Festival
March 26 Adventure Xtreme
May 7 Gran Fondo
May 14-15 Moab Triathlon Festival (NEW)
October 5-9 OuterBike
October 8-9 24 hours of Moab Mountain Bike Race
October 27- 30 Moab Ho Down Mountain Bike Festival
October 27-28 Mountain Bike Film Festival

Togwotee Winter Classic Race 2 Results



This just in from The Togwotee Winter Classic:

The TWC Race #2 was met with good conditions despite concerns that it might be soft and sloppy. Overnight temps in the teens firmed up the trail nicely and temps in the 20s to low 30s made for a pleasant day on the trails. For the first time we offered two distances and this format was a hit with the racers.

35-Mile Results
1st – Carey Smith – 3:43:00 (35-Mile Men’s Course Record)
2nd – Bryan Safarik – 4:15:00
3rd – Dave Byers – 4:15:02
4th – Hamilton Smith – 4:30:00
5th – Dave Bergart – 4:44:00
6th – Katie Engelman – 5:00:00 (1st Woman, 35-Mile Women’s Course Record)

25-Mile Results
1st – Dave Saurman – 3:23:00
2nd – Michelle Byers – 3:24:00 (1st Woman)
3rd – Tony Labbe’ – 3:37:00
4th – Chris E. – 3:50:00
5th – Scott Fitzgerald – 4:00:00
6th – Len Carlman – 4:15:00

Good job everyone!

The Push for Snowbiking in Yellowstone



More people are pushing for snow biking in the Nation Parks than we thought!  The Drunk Cyclist started a huge thread about the issue.

“In my opinion if snowmobiles, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing is allowed, bikes should be allowed as well.  The greater issue should be more about making sure that everyone’s safety is top concern, and there are minimal chances of crashes and near crashes between snowmobiles and bicycles.  However, my opinion is seldom correct, or presented in a well written manner.  For that I offer you a link to an opinion piece written by Mr. Scott Fitzgerald who owns Fitzgeralds Bicycles in Jackson, WY, and has played a large role in the cycling-centric development of Victor, ID. If the link doesn’t work, check out this blog posting to see the article. Feel free to share your opinion, and remember, try to place nice.”

What do YOU think?  Should it be allowed?

XXC eMag Season 3 – Issue 10



Our very own Dave Byers was able to co-author a piece in the latest XXC eMag! Click on the link above and flip over to pages 32-37 to hear some great beta about snowbiking!

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!