Cycling in Casper is just awesome right now. There is so much opportunity for a biker of any skill level. We are excited to be a part of it!!
The women's rides have been a hoot (so I've heard from some of the ladies who have attended) and the beginners are learning skills and trails fast!! Way to go ladies!!
The group rides are getting pretty big. The last ride there were 20 on the trails at Muddy Mountain.
The full moon rides are still going strong and we get a pretty good turnout at each event. The next full moon is Tuesday. So stay posted on location and ride host.
The Fat Fish series races have been crazy awesome! We are so happy to see so many on the trails. Over 200 people are registered for the series and our largest race was last weed with 103 racers. Please thank your race hosts and more importantly, our teams sponsors! Without their help, we could not make this happen.
The WY High School Mountain Bike League season starts August 1st, but teams in Casper, Laramie, Cheyenne and Lander have started getting together for camps, skills clinics, bike maintenance and more. Check out the Casper area teams link at www.casperyouthmtb.blogspot.com for any information on that. Registration for the team ends late July and the FIRST EVER WYOMING YOUTH MTB RACE will be held August 12th on Casper Mountain. There will be a citizens race that day too. The coaches encourage you to help volunteer and then race when the youth are done. Here is video of the race course for that race.... https://vimeo.com/44887914
Remember racers, mountain biking can be dangerous at times. Ride safe and always wear your helmet. I also highly suggest full finger gloves all the time!! Check out this video and then think what his hands would have looked like had he not worn gloves... http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=MM_Y03bnqyk
Happy trails
Friday, June 29, 2012
Monday, June 25, 2012
Click HERE to view some photo's taken at the last race on Casper Mountain. Thank you Samantha for sharing these pictures with us!! It is so fun to look back and see all the kids racing, smiling faces, new racers and of course some blood too. Get well soon Taylor V.
MUDDY MOUNTAIN GROUP RIDE
Whether you are one of the few who have made it to Muddy Mountain this year to ride or one of the hundred or more people who have never ridden Muddy Mountain, Tuesday is the night for your next fun ride on some great trails. All ability levels are welcome for this ride and we can split up if we need to. Wheels rolling at 6:30pm and we will meet at the parking lot of the first campground on the left side of the road after you pass the main entrance to the EEA (http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/field_offices/Casper/recreation/muddyeea.html) There is a link with directions to Muddy Mountain.
See you out there :)
See you out there :)
Friday, June 22, 2012
Thursday, June 14, 2012
The newest of news
This weekend:
Good Luck to all you racers out there going into battle this weekend!! Most importantly, have fun, but go ahead and try to beat everyone else why you're at it :) And Happy Fathers Day to all you Fat Tire Fathers out there!!
Monday:
In just a couple days we will be racing the 3rd race of the Fat Fish Series on Casper Mountain. Registration closes at 6 for Experts and 6:15 for Sport and Beginner riders. The course will be super fun and the beginners will not have the climbing and descending that the other categories will have. Free food from La Cocina's afterwards and free water too!!! Parking in the Nordic Center parking lot. NO PARKING ON ROAD!! The Sheriff will be there and you will be forced to move your vehicle
Tuesday:
Commute to work day..... Wear your helmet, bright cloths and use lots of space on the road so drivers see you. You have the right to the road and if we get more commuters out there, maybe we'll get a bike lane someday on those popular streets.
Wednesday:
Ladies Only Night on Casper Mountain. Wheels b rollin at 6:30 from the Skunk Hollow parking lot just past the Nordic Center. Women of all abilities welcome. Must have a mountain bike of course and wear a helmet.
Sunday the 24th:
Casper Mountain Race called the Race To Recovery hosted by Mountain Sports! You don't want to miss this one. With how many Single Speeders there are in Wyoming, I think we are due for a Single Speed State Championship Race?!?!?!?! What do ya say? How about we race our Single Speeds this day to see where we stack up against the rest of the state! Costumes :)? It's Nic Fest this weekend too, so tell your friends and family from out of town to come for the Nic Fest and stay for the race on Sunday!
Happy riding
Good Luck to all you racers out there going into battle this weekend!! Most importantly, have fun, but go ahead and try to beat everyone else why you're at it :) And Happy Fathers Day to all you Fat Tire Fathers out there!!
Monday:
In just a couple days we will be racing the 3rd race of the Fat Fish Series on Casper Mountain. Registration closes at 6 for Experts and 6:15 for Sport and Beginner riders. The course will be super fun and the beginners will not have the climbing and descending that the other categories will have. Free food from La Cocina's afterwards and free water too!!! Parking in the Nordic Center parking lot. NO PARKING ON ROAD!! The Sheriff will be there and you will be forced to move your vehicle
Tuesday:
Commute to work day..... Wear your helmet, bright cloths and use lots of space on the road so drivers see you. You have the right to the road and if we get more commuters out there, maybe we'll get a bike lane someday on those popular streets.
Wednesday:
Ladies Only Night on Casper Mountain. Wheels b rollin at 6:30 from the Skunk Hollow parking lot just past the Nordic Center. Women of all abilities welcome. Must have a mountain bike of course and wear a helmet.
Sunday the 24th:
Casper Mountain Race called the Race To Recovery hosted by Mountain Sports! You don't want to miss this one. With how many Single Speeders there are in Wyoming, I think we are due for a Single Speed State Championship Race?!?!?!?! What do ya say? How about we race our Single Speeds this day to see where we stack up against the rest of the state! Costumes :)? It's Nic Fest this weekend too, so tell your friends and family from out of town to come for the Nic Fest and stay for the race on Sunday!
Happy riding
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
At the races
Belser flying through a creek crossing at the Battle The Bear race a couple weeks ago.
Benny having fun at the Ridgeline Rampage in Castle Rock, CO
Emil Ragin' at the Rampage
Neil, about to make a pass on the race leader at the Rampage
'Neil at Voodoo Fire in New Mexico. This trial looked like fun
Adam in Park City, UT
Chris Leiferman in his 1st ever "real" mountain biking event
Kevin showing good form coming into a corner at Park City, UT
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Wednesday evening rides
Tonight will be a beautiful night for a ladies only ride on Casper Mountain. Moms, bring your daughters and meet Lisa up there at the small parking lot just past the Nordic Center lodge. Lisa is a Fat Fish Racer who has lots of racing and riding experience. She will host a ride up to 2 hours in length with plenty of stops so the group all stays together. Wheels will be rolling at 6:30pm tonight! Bring your own snacks and drinks.
Next Wednesday (June 13th) is going to be Singles Night!! At 6:30pm, meet at the parking lot just past the Nordic Center Lodge for some fun bike riding with singles who share your passion for the outdoors. Don't have a bike but want to meet some people, try a trail run. Meet the mountain bikers before and after the group ride for some mingling over post-ride drinks. Tell your friends and have some fun!
Next Wednesday (June 13th) is going to be Singles Night!! At 6:30pm, meet at the parking lot just past the Nordic Center Lodge for some fun bike riding with singles who share your passion for the outdoors. Don't have a bike but want to meet some people, try a trail run. Meet the mountain bikers before and after the group ride for some mingling over post-ride drinks. Tell your friends and have some fun!
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Directions to the Hill Climb
We can't wait to see you tomorrow night! Bring plenty of water as this is going to be a warm one. Beginners will start at 6pm with a pre-ride meeting starting 5 minutes the prior. Sport and Expert racers will begin at 6:15pm with staging and a pre-race meeting 5 minutes prior. Bring extra water!
To get here, start by driving out of casper on Hwy 220 towards Alcova. Approximately 8 miles past the west side walmart will be the turn off for Bessemer Bend (just a little past the Goose Egg Inn Restaurant). There is a sign for Bessemer Bend Rd and also a brown sign that says "Historical Site 2", but due to construction, the road is difficult to see. So just be prepared for this right hand turn. We will also try to post a Fat Fish sign on this road sign. From here, just stay on the pavement until you see the historical site. You WILL NOT MISS IT :)
Please carpool if possible. If parking space is getting tight, try parking on Speas Road as the traffic on that road is much less then Bessemer road.
See you tomorrow and remember to bring extra WATER!!
To get here, start by driving out of casper on Hwy 220 towards Alcova. Approximately 8 miles past the west side walmart will be the turn off for Bessemer Bend (just a little past the Goose Egg Inn Restaurant). There is a sign for Bessemer Bend Rd and also a brown sign that says "Historical Site 2", but due to construction, the road is difficult to see. So just be prepared for this right hand turn. We will also try to post a Fat Fish sign on this road sign. From here, just stay on the pavement until you see the historical site. You WILL NOT MISS IT :)
Please carpool if possible. If parking space is getting tight, try parking on Speas Road as the traffic on that road is much less then Bessemer road.
See you tomorrow and remember to bring extra WATER!!
Hey Ladies
Calling all biker chicks.... Women's only mountain bike ride on Wednesday night. Meet at the Stroobie Loop parking lot with your bikes ready to ride at 6:30pm. All ability levels welcome with the ride lasting for 1 to 2 hours. Wear a helmet and be prepared for the weather.
email fatfishracing@gmail.com if you have any questions
Ride hosted by Lisa
email fatfishracing@gmail.com if you have any questions
Ride hosted by Lisa
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