We are getting ready for our 2013 Twin Cities Spoke Spring Training Camp. Just like last year, we will be heading to southwestern Wisconsin and riding through the scenic and challenging River Bluffs.  Whether you are a seasoned racer and have a full summer of racing in front of you or racing isn't your bag but you are planning to do charity rides and long tours [century rides], this is the perfect way to kick-start your season.  It is not a super-exotic destination, but it is fairly close to home [only about a 4 hour drive] and we get end of April weather in mid-April.  The roads have been terrific, the traffic light [almost non-existent], the accommodations fabulous and the fellowship phenomenal.

COST WILL ONLY BE $150

Reigister HERE

Feel free to invite a friend or two, since the more people we get the more enjoyable the camp and the more affordable we cans set the price.  If you are thinking of joining us but not ready to commit by registering, please let us know by posting on our forum or contacting Joel so that we have an idea of who to expect when we price the weekend.

More details will be posted soon, but here is an idea of what to expect, based on last year:

• We will leave the morning of Thursday, April 11nd and head to Ferryville. Those coming from the Twin Cities, we meet at Wooddale and carpool from there. 
• Get to the cabins early Thursday afternoon, unload the cars, gear up and go for a ride.
• Every morning after breakfast we will hold an optional Bible study and get into the Word.
• Friday & Saturday will see us ride from late morning to late afternoon or early evening [may depend on weather] with supper and fellowship or a movie in the evening.
• Sunday morning we will do a shortened ride late morning, then pack & check-out to be home to the Twin Cities by early evening.
• We rent three large cabins [see links below] that have three bedrooms and two family rooms. They can comfortably sleep up to about 8-10 people each. Depending on # and gender of people coming, we may ask some to bring sleeping bags and air mattresses, depending on how sleeping needs to be split up.
• All food is included.  We will have a hearty breakfast and supper with lunch being taken on the road -- usually consisting of Hammer Bars or some other easy to pack food items.
• We are planning at least two or three different groups of riders -- a race team ride, a performance-oriented  ride, and a casual ride.  Depending on who registers and how many people we get, it could be more groups.

On a personal note, this trip has been a highlight of my last two seasons and is about the most fun you can have on a bike without pinning on a number. Even if you can't make the full camp and can only come for the weekend [after work on Friday], this is close enough to come and enjoy a couple of great rides.  The roads have been in great shape and the weather, although a little cool, has been very ride-able.

COST WILL ONLY BE $150

Reigister HERE

www.Secluded-Valley.com
www.Secluded-Grove.com
www.Murphs-Pines.com

Here are some of the maps that Matt has mapped for us:

• Fairview Route
• Gays Mills Route
• Limery Route
• Lynxville Route
• Soldiers Grove Route

We are getting ready for our 2012 Twin Cities Spoke Spring Training Camp. Just like last year, we will be heading to southwestern Wisconsin and riding through the scenic and challenging River Bluffs.  Whether you are a seasoned racer and have a full summer of racing in front of you or racing isn't your bag but you are planning to do charity rides and long tours [century rides], this is the perfect way to kick-start your season.  It is not a super-exotic destination, but it is fairly close to home [only about a 4 hour drive] and we get mid April weather in March.  The roads have been terrific, the traffic light [almost non-existent], the accommodations fabulous and the fellowship phenomenal.

COST WILL ONLY BE $150

Reigister HERE

Feel free to invite a friend or two, since the more people we get the more enjoyable the camp and the more affordable we cans set the price.  If you are thinking of joining us but not ready to commit by registering, please let us know by posting on our forum or contacting Joel so that we have an idea of who to expect when we price the weekend.

More details will be posted soon, but here is an idea of what to expect, based on last year:

• We will leave the morning of Thursday, March 22nd and head to Ferryville. Those coming from the Twin Cities, we meet at Wooddale and carpool from there. It sounds like we may have more than just AW coming from Rochester, so we may or may not be swinging over to pick him up on the way.
• Get to the cabins early Thursday afternoon, unload the cars, gear up and go for a ride.
• Every morning after breakfast we will hold an optional Bible study and get into the Word.
• Friday & Saturday will see us ride from late morning to late afternoon or early evening [may depend on weather] with supper and fellowship or a movie in the evening.
• Sunday morning we will do a shortened ride late morning, then pack & check-out to be home to the Twin Cities by early evening.
• We rent three large cabins [see links below] that can comfortably sleep up to about 10 people each. If we get more than that, we may ask some to bring sleeping bags and air mattresses.
• We will provide a hearty breakfast and supper with lunch being taken on the road -- usually consisting of Hammer Bars or some other easy to pack food items.
• We are planning at least two different groups of riders -- a race team ride [20+ mph] and a performance-oriented recreational ride [16 - 20mph].  Depending on who registers and how many people we get, it could be more groups.
• A list of what to bring will be listed soon

On a personal note, this trip has been a highlight of my last two seasons and is about the most fun you can have on a bike without pinning on a number. Even if you can't make the full camp and can only come for the weekend [after work on Friday], this is close enough to come and enjoy a couple of great rides.  The roads have been in great shape and the weather, although a little cool, has been very ride-able.

COST WILL ONLY BE $150

Reigister HERE

www.Secluded-Valley.com
www.Secluded-Grove.com
www.Murphs-Pines.com

UPDATE: This just in -- our sources have confirmed that a mechanic from Tonka Cycle & Ski will be along on the trip to help with any emergency repairs and maybe even give a bike maintenence seminar!  Talk about great support from our sponsor -- this is very cool. Thank you Tonka Cycle & Ski!!

This page is coming soon.

Race dates for 2012 are May 8, 22, June 5, 19, July 3, 17, 31 and Aug 14

Register here

You have heard the rumors. You have read hints on BikeThrowDotCom.com's Facebook page. Well, now it is official: June 7th will be Grrrlz Night at TNT. Not only do we have special Grrrl prizes, but we will do Grrrlz Frrrst. Since start order is determined by order of registration/check-in the Grrrlz will be allowed to check in at 6:00, but the men will have to wait until 6:15. Thus, the first wave will be all Grrrlz! We will then remove four numbers so they have a two minute head start. This will be a Prrrfect first race for all of the Grrrlz who want to start racing.

And it is on PARTY NIGHT, so after the race there is free food [for everyone -- even da boyz] and a raffle for a set of racing wheels. I can't imagine ANYONE missing this event.

July 6, 2010

June 8, 2010

May 25, 2010