I just wanted to let you all know what's going on with the website.
It's looking like we're going to stick with using this blog for the season instead of the new ABC website. We also won't be doing online registration (bummer dude) this summer, but hopefully it will be up and running for the 2012 season...
You CAN, however, become an ABC member online!!! Go here: http://arcticbikeclub.org/signup-plans.php to join. Remember, you MUST be a member to race with the Mountain Bike Division!
Monday, April 11, 2011
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Last post of the year!!!
So, this is it. The last post of the year (I think). I just wanted to give you all a quick season wrap-up and a peek into what is on the docket for next year (we're very excited!).
Sincerely,
your most enthusiastic race director,
Megan : megpiersma@gmail.com, 440-9928
- All said and done, we had 17 races and a total of 689 participants!
- We had around 50 people participate in all 4 championships races.
- We hosted short tracks, time trials, cross countries, hill climbs, downhills, an up & over race, and one amazing 24 hour race.
- We had a host of AWESOME volunteers to assist with registration, course clearing, flag pulling (and flag sticking in), and course design.
- We had really sick maps this year!
- We had SUPER COOL socks for sale - and I do mean SUPER cool, because Katie Compton (#1 in the pic and by far the best female cyclocross racer in the USA!) has been wearing them during her cyclocross races!
- The Tuesday Night Kincaid XC series was seriously popular, so we're going to stick with that.
- New venues! We're thinking Bartlett, Beach Lake Trails in Chugiak and possibly something out in the valley (we'll work with the valley bikers to do a race or two).
- BETTER course marking! This means that we need reliable volunteers to commit to one or two or more races - if you are interested being on the "flagging committee," please email me!
- Saturday races are not well-attended, so we won't be holding many of those (exceptions are the Up & Over and the 24 Hour race).
- A women's-only race/clinic (sorry guys) to boost confidence and garner more interest from the female population. And because women ROCK!
- A slightly adjusted State Championships - more on this in the spring!
- A BRAND NEW WEBSITE!!! ABC has just unveiled the new website and it's beautiful! We'll be moving everything over to the new website sometime this winter. So, in other words, this blog will no longer be the go-to site for the MTB division. It'll be even better!
- ONLINE RACE REGISTRATION just like the road division. YIPPEE! And the same great race fee if you register online: $15.
- Thank you to everyone that came out and participated in one way or another - YOU are what makes this division the best! Please come back next year and bring your friends, family & bike buddies!
- If you are interested in being on our newly formed FLAGGING COMMITTEE or the COURSE CLEARING COMMITTEE, please just shoot me an email and I'll add your name to the list. Then I'll be in touch come springtime. Remember, if you join a committee, you race for FREE!
Sincerely,
your most enthusiastic race director,
Megan : megpiersma@gmail.com, 440-9928
Friday, September 10, 2010
Arctic Valley Hill Climb RESULTS
It was a beautiful night! And with the amazing view that the Arctic Valley road affords us, it was truly a perfect finish to a season of mountain bike racing. We had 11 racers for our very last race of the season, but that didn't deter anyone from kicking some serious butt up that hill.
1) Jeff Ellis, 36 minutes & 49 seconds
2) John Lackey, 38:55
3) Chet Fehrmann, 39:30
4) Tim Berntson, 40:41
5) Don Haering, 43:34
6) Charlie Renfro, 44:56
7) Paul Anderson, 45:36
8) James Keck, 47:58
9) Jenna App, 52:50
10) Laurel Brady, 53:15
11) Karen Morrison, 53:40
Thanks for coming out everyone! And ladies, you rock!
I will post once more this year after our end-of-season board meeting to give you hints about what is to come for next year and a quick season recap.
1) Jeff Ellis, 36 minutes & 49 seconds
2) John Lackey, 38:55
3) Chet Fehrmann, 39:30
4) Tim Berntson, 40:41
5) Don Haering, 43:34
6) Charlie Renfro, 44:56
7) Paul Anderson, 45:36
8) James Keck, 47:58
9) Jenna App, 52:50
10) Laurel Brady, 53:15
11) Karen Morrison, 53:40
Thanks for coming out everyone! And ladies, you rock!
I will post once more this year after our end-of-season board meeting to give you hints about what is to come for next year and a quick season recap.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Arctic Valley Hill Climb
LAST MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE OF THE SEASON!
Thursday, September 9, 7pm
Registration 6-6:50pm, race starts at 7pm sharp.
Parking & registration will be in a dirt parking lot on the right side of the Arctic Valley road about 1.5 miles up from the Moose Run driving range. To get there, take the Glenn out towards Eagle River. Take the Arctic Valley exit. Go straight towards mountains, past the golf course and driving range. The paved road will turn to dirt- keep going. You will eventually see a large parking lot on the right. Look for a red subaru with two bike racks on top! Register here.
The race will start back down at the driving range, but you'll all get there via bike.
The Arctic Valley hill climb is about 7 miles, all up hill, to the Alpenglow Chalet parking lot. It's great training for cross season or for getting your hill work in!
CYCLOCROSS BIKES ARE ALLOWED!
It's $15 for adults, under 18 race free.
YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE ARCTIC BIKE CLUB TO RACE!
To become a member, click here, print and fill out the form, and bring it with you to registration (already filled out please!).
Hope to see you all there, rain or shine!
Megan (megpiersma@gmail.com or 440-9928)
Thursday, September 9, 7pm
Registration 6-6:50pm, race starts at 7pm sharp.
Parking & registration will be in a dirt parking lot on the right side of the Arctic Valley road about 1.5 miles up from the Moose Run driving range. To get there, take the Glenn out towards Eagle River. Take the Arctic Valley exit. Go straight towards mountains, past the golf course and driving range. The paved road will turn to dirt- keep going. You will eventually see a large parking lot on the right. Look for a red subaru with two bike racks on top! Register here.
The race will start back down at the driving range, but you'll all get there via bike.
The Arctic Valley hill climb is about 7 miles, all up hill, to the Alpenglow Chalet parking lot. It's great training for cross season or for getting your hill work in!
CYCLOCROSS BIKES ARE ALLOWED!
It's $15 for adults, under 18 race free.
YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE ARCTIC BIKE CLUB TO RACE!
To become a member, click here, print and fill out the form, and bring it with you to registration (already filled out please!).
Hope to see you all there, rain or shine!
Megan (megpiersma@gmail.com or 440-9928)
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Up & Over Challenge RESULTS
It was a small showing - 8 men - for our Up & Over race yesterday. Which isn't all that surprising considering it was pouring down rain and it's Labor Day weekend. But huge kudos to the 8 guys that showed up and rode through the mud and rain up and over a nasty pass to the finish line!
Results:
1) James Stull, 2 hours, 4 minutes
2) Dan Nordendale, 2.09
3) David Valdes, 2.23
4) Erik Gorman, 2.35
5) Jacob Wahry, 2.42
6) Peter Morris, 2.47
7) CJ Livingston, 3.35
8) Pedro Kim, 4.10
Our last race of the season is this Thursday, 9/9 at 7pm. Arctic Valley Hill Climb! More details soon.
Results:
1) James Stull, 2 hours, 4 minutes
2) Dan Nordendale, 2.09
3) David Valdes, 2.23
4) Erik Gorman, 2.35
5) Jacob Wahry, 2.42
6) Peter Morris, 2.47
7) CJ Livingston, 3.35
8) Pedro Kim, 4.10
Our last race of the season is this Thursday, 9/9 at 7pm. Arctic Valley Hill Climb! More details soon.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Up & Over Challenge
Saturday, September 4, 10am ***BEAR BELL REQUIRED***
The start will be at the South Bivouac Trailhead off of Campbell Airstrip Road. Take Tudor east from Boniface, take a right onto Campbell Airstrip Rd. Pass the main parking area (which is on the right) and continue on until you see the pair of parking lots (one on left and one on right). South Bivouac is the lot on the right side of the road.
Registration will be 9:15-9:50am, pre-race meeting will be at 9:50, race will start at 10am. It's $15 as always. Under 18 race free.
Race Route:
Route follows the Spencer Loop up to a short section of short track. You will then pop out on The Hive trail, which you will follow up to the Prospect Heights parking lot. You will then proceed up the Gasline to the Powerline Trail. Stay on the Powerline Trail all the way “Up and Over” Powerline Pass. Descend (be super careful because its steep and loose) the south side of Powerline Pass to the Indian Trailhead. The finish will be in the parking lot of the Indian Valley Trailhead. We're expecting racers to finish in 2-3 hours, depending on weather and trail condition on the Indian side of Powerline Pass. The race is between 15 and 17 miles long.
You will be given a small map/directions to take with you. This is a self-sufficient race - take what you need with you. There are no aid stations. It is your responsibility to get to the finish line - minimal route finding skills are required, but you do need to know where you're going. The course is NOT flagged or marked in any way. The course is not technically difficult, but it is very steep on both sides of the pass, and will more than likely require getting off your bike. You are responsible for getting yourself home from Indian!
REQUIRED GEAR:
a bear bell!
RECOMMENDED GEAR:
water (2 water bottles or a camelbak)
extra clothing (wind jacket, hat, gloves)
a snack
We may or may not have a very informal gathering afterward at the Indian House Restaurant. Awards may or may not be presented. They do have good food, though (or so I've heard).
Hope to see you all there!
Megan
The start will be at the South Bivouac Trailhead off of Campbell Airstrip Road. Take Tudor east from Boniface, take a right onto Campbell Airstrip Rd. Pass the main parking area (which is on the right) and continue on until you see the pair of parking lots (one on left and one on right). South Bivouac is the lot on the right side of the road.
Registration will be 9:15-9:50am, pre-race meeting will be at 9:50, race will start at 10am. It's $15 as always. Under 18 race free.
Race Route:
Route follows the Spencer Loop up to a short section of short track. You will then pop out on The Hive trail, which you will follow up to the Prospect Heights parking lot. You will then proceed up the Gasline to the Powerline Trail. Stay on the Powerline Trail all the way “Up and Over” Powerline Pass. Descend (be super careful because its steep and loose) the south side of Powerline Pass to the Indian Trailhead. The finish will be in the parking lot of the Indian Valley Trailhead. We're expecting racers to finish in 2-3 hours, depending on weather and trail condition on the Indian side of Powerline Pass. The race is between 15 and 17 miles long.
You will be given a small map/directions to take with you. This is a self-sufficient race - take what you need with you. There are no aid stations. It is your responsibility to get to the finish line - minimal route finding skills are required, but you do need to know where you're going. The course is NOT flagged or marked in any way. The course is not technically difficult, but it is very steep on both sides of the pass, and will more than likely require getting off your bike. You are responsible for getting yourself home from Indian!
REQUIRED GEAR:
a bear bell!
RECOMMENDED GEAR:
water (2 water bottles or a camelbak)
extra clothing (wind jacket, hat, gloves)
a snack
We may or may not have a very informal gathering afterward at the Indian House Restaurant. Awards may or may not be presented. They do have good food, though (or so I've heard).
Hope to see you all there!
Megan
Monday, August 30, 2010
State Champs & Season Points RESULTS
Well, what can I say? It was an AWESOME weekend! A very large & enthusiastic turn-out, epic weather, grueling courses, broken bikes, scrapes/bruises/cuts/bumps, and a whole lot of fun.
Thanks to everyone! The racers, the spectators, the volunteers, the flag-pullers, the course creators, and anyone else that helped make the 2010 Alaska Mountain Bike Championships a raging success!
NEXT UP: this Saturday, September 4, the Up & Over Challenge. More details to come.
Thanks to everyone! The racers, the spectators, the volunteers, the flag-pullers, the course creators, and anyone else that helped make the 2010 Alaska Mountain Bike Championships a raging success!
Here is a quick results synopsis...
Championship SERIES winners (raced all 4 races):
Expert Men
1) Carey Grumelot
2) Will Ross
3) Chet Fehrmann
Expert Women
1) Sheryl Loan
Master Men
1) Mike Howard
2) Jim Jager
3) Bruce Ross
Master Women
1) Marge Cunningham
Sport Men
1) Justin Nash
2) Stacey Moon
3) Marc Dunne
Sport Women
1) Janice Tower
2) Jessie Donahue
3) Rebeccah Bieri
Beginner Men
1) Nick Fry
Junior Men
1) Adam Garrigus
2) Luke Jager
Season Points Winners! (raced all season long, won the most points)
Expert Men
1) Carey Grumelot
2) Chet Fehrmann
3 tie) Will Ross/Brent Gorman
Expert Women
1) Eeva Latosuo
2) Sheryl Loan
3) Amber Stull
Master Men
1) Mike Howard
2) Bruce Ross
3) Mark Smith
Master Women
1) Marge Cunningham
Sport Men
1) Stacey Moon
2) Mark Burson
3) Justin Nash
Sport Women
1) Rebeccah Bieri
2) Jill Valerius
3) Darcy Davis
Beginner Men
1) Nick Fry
2) Cameron Bembenek
3 tie) Rich Hum/Bobby Phillips/Griff Steiner
Beginner Women
1) Maggie Donnelly
2) Sarah Ward
3 tie) Laurel Brady/Caroline Patton/Nancy Meade-Miller/Jeanette Duenow
Junior Men
1) Adam Garrigus
2) Luke Jager
3) Tanner Ramey
Junior Women
1) Mykaela McMullen
2) Irene Bembenek
3) Morgan Leach
Championship SERIES winners (raced all 4 races):
Expert Men
1) Carey Grumelot
2) Will Ross
3) Chet Fehrmann
Expert Women
1) Sheryl Loan
Master Men
1) Mike Howard
2) Jim Jager
3) Bruce Ross
Master Women
1) Marge Cunningham
Sport Men
1) Justin Nash
2) Stacey Moon
3) Marc Dunne
Sport Women
1) Janice Tower
2) Jessie Donahue
3) Rebeccah Bieri
Beginner Men
1) Nick Fry
Junior Men
1) Adam Garrigus
2) Luke Jager
Season Points Winners! (raced all season long, won the most points)
Expert Men
1) Carey Grumelot
2) Chet Fehrmann
3 tie) Will Ross/Brent Gorman
Expert Women
1) Eeva Latosuo
2) Sheryl Loan
3) Amber Stull
Master Men
1) Mike Howard
2) Bruce Ross
3) Mark Smith
Master Women
1) Marge Cunningham
Sport Men
1) Stacey Moon
2) Mark Burson
3) Justin Nash
Sport Women
1) Rebeccah Bieri
2) Jill Valerius
3) Darcy Davis
Beginner Men
1) Nick Fry
2) Cameron Bembenek
3 tie) Rich Hum/Bobby Phillips/Griff Steiner
Beginner Women
1) Maggie Donnelly
2) Sarah Ward
3 tie) Laurel Brady/Caroline Patton/Nancy Meade-Miller/Jeanette Duenow
Junior Men
1) Adam Garrigus
2) Luke Jager
3) Tanner Ramey
Junior Women
1) Mykaela McMullen
2) Irene Bembenek
3) Morgan Leach
ALASKA MOUNTAIN BIKE CHAMPIONS!!!
Male: Carey Grumelot
Female: Eeva Latosuo
Male: Carey Grumelot
Female: Eeva Latosuo
Here are all the results and the points update:
Champs Hillside Hillclimb
Champs APU Short Track
Champs Kincaid Time Trial
Champs Hillside XC
Champs Cumulative Results
Season Points Total
Champs Hillside Hillclimb
Champs APU Short Track
Champs Kincaid Time Trial
Champs Hillside XC
Champs Cumulative Results
Season Points Total
NEXT UP: this Saturday, September 4, the Up & Over Challenge. More details to come.
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