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Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Specialized Demo Friday the 11th @ BikeSource!
**Warning the following message is shop propaganda**
Wanna ride some of the best bikes on the market?
Specialized' s Central State Demo duo will be at BikeSource Friday the 11th for your oogling and riding pleasure
Both the men's and women's demo fleets will be on hand from 1 to 6
Come prepared to ride!
We'll be setting out for a group road ride after the demo
See you Friday!
www.bikesourceKC. com
Wanna ride some of the best bikes on the market?
Specialized' s Central State Demo duo will be at BikeSource Friday the 11th for your oogling and riding pleasure
Both the men's and women's demo fleets will be on hand from 1 to 6
Come prepared to ride!
We'll be setting out for a group road ride after the demo
See you Friday!
www.bikesourceKC. com
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
The Vortex of Terror
Jessee LaLonde (Gary Fisher, BKB, CantiCult) is pretty freaking amazing
Blatantly lifted form All Hail the Black Market
Blatantly lifted form All Hail the Black Market
Friday, April 24, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Specialized Demo Day April 25th
I'll be out there all day. Come out, say hi, demo a bike, ride some trails, have some fun.
Shawnee Mission Park Marina trail head parking lot.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Friday, April 11, 2008
Well damnit. Will it ever be dry?
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04.11.2008
KANSAS CITY, MO.
Crank 'n' Cruise POSTPONED
http://www.heartlandrace.com
Racing friends and loyal supporters of HSP:
Do to the current and projected weather conditions at Crowder State Park, the Crank-N-Cruise Mountain Bike Race that was scheduled for Sunday, April 13th has been POSTPONED…More details forthcoming. I'm sure you were probably expecting this message. I know you are frustrated, as are we.
The winter from "Hades" has continued to rear its ugly head into the spring racing season. Crowder State Park has received over an inch of rain on Tuesday, a quarter of an inch last night, and it has rained all day today. The extended forecast is calling for possible rain and below average temperatures. There is even a chance for snow flurries Friday night. The Thompson River is currently rising and Grundy County is under a flood alert. With all these contributing factors
We have already stated our reasoning for not supporting "Rain or Shine" races in past posts. I've stated my personal view points on "Pappy's Place" but I'll give you the short version anyway:
We choose to look at the "Big Picture" and the impact our decisions will make in the long run, not for immediate gratification. Racing in the mud is not fun and is detrimental to the ecology of the trail systems we utilize for our race venues.
We are not willing to compromise our trails or cobble together an alternative "short option" that would simply satisfy the requirements of "calling it a race." We have some of the best trails in north Missouri. That is why we host a race. We want to showcase our wonderful trails. We would rather wait until the conditions improve and we can offer a better racing experience. We, Heartland Sport Promotions [HSP], have very high standards and expectations for our events. We strive for the best and that is what racers have come to expect when they participate in our events.
The decision to cancel or reschedule a race is not totally ours to make. We are utilizing public lands and have a land manager that has jurisdiction in making the final decision as to whether an event will proceed or be cancelled. At Crowder State Park that decision is based on environmental impact, public safety, and following the established policies concerning inclement weather and trail closures.
Please continue to monitor the Heartland web page for updated information on the 2008 race schedule. We are looking at possible options for rescheduling events.
I hope you will continue to support our efforts to provide the racing community with quality events. We love to ride bikes and share trails just like you do!
Doug "Pappy" Long
About Heartland Sports Promotions:
Heartland Sports Promotions [HSP] is a volunteer based 501(c)4, not-for-profit corporation with a mission to make the Kansas City region a better place to live, work, ride and run through:
PROMOTING events appealing to all levels of skill and experience
SUPPORTING forums on outdoor safety and education
VOLUNTEERING time for trail-development and maintenance
INVESTING in the growth of KC's active community and culture
DONATING a % of our net income to charities and organizations with similar values
04.11.2008
KANSAS CITY, MO.
Crank 'n' Cruise POSTPONED
http://www.heartlandrace.com
Racing friends and loyal supporters of HSP:
Do to the current and projected weather conditions at Crowder State Park, the Crank-N-Cruise Mountain Bike Race that was scheduled for Sunday, April 13th has been POSTPONED…More details forthcoming. I'm sure you were probably expecting this message. I know you are frustrated, as are we.
The winter from "Hades" has continued to rear its ugly head into the spring racing season. Crowder State Park has received over an inch of rain on Tuesday, a quarter of an inch last night, and it has rained all day today. The extended forecast is calling for possible rain and below average temperatures. There is even a chance for snow flurries Friday night. The Thompson River is currently rising and Grundy County is under a flood alert. With all these contributing factors
We have already stated our reasoning for not supporting "Rain or Shine" races in past posts. I've stated my personal view points on "Pappy's Place" but I'll give you the short version anyway:
We choose to look at the "Big Picture" and the impact our decisions will make in the long run, not for immediate gratification. Racing in the mud is not fun and is detrimental to the ecology of the trail systems we utilize for our race venues.
We are not willing to compromise our trails or cobble together an alternative "short option" that would simply satisfy the requirements of "calling it a race." We have some of the best trails in north Missouri. That is why we host a race. We want to showcase our wonderful trails. We would rather wait until the conditions improve and we can offer a better racing experience. We, Heartland Sport Promotions [HSP], have very high standards and expectations for our events. We strive for the best and that is what racers have come to expect when they participate in our events.
The decision to cancel or reschedule a race is not totally ours to make. We are utilizing public lands and have a land manager that has jurisdiction in making the final decision as to whether an event will proceed or be cancelled. At Crowder State Park that decision is based on environmental impact, public safety, and following the established policies concerning inclement weather and trail closures.
Please continue to monitor the Heartland web page for updated information on the 2008 race schedule. We are looking at possible options for rescheduling events.
I hope you will continue to support our efforts to provide the racing community with quality events. We love to ride bikes and share trails just like you do!
Doug "Pappy" Long
About Heartland Sports Promotions:
Heartland Sports Promotions [HSP] is a volunteer based 501(c)4, not-for-profit corporation with a mission to make the Kansas City region a better place to live, work, ride and run through:
PROMOTING events appealing to all levels of skill and experience
SUPPORTING forums on outdoor safety and education
VOLUNTEERING time for trail-development and maintenance
INVESTING in the growth of KC's active community and culture
DONATING a % of our net income to charities and organizations with similar values
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Speaking of the Spring Sale...
I just put in to stock Friday!
The new IMBA / BikeSource trail advocacy jersey!
We currently have Medium, Large, XL and XXL versions in stock.
These run slightly small so be sure to try them on before buying
We plan to do a second run based of sales and interest - the second run will include different sizes and women's specific sizes based off requests.
While you are checking out these jerseys don't forget to browse the store for other great deals during our annual spring sale going on now through April 13th!
The new IMBA / BikeSource trail advocacy jersey!
We currently have Medium, Large, XL and XXL versions in stock.
These run slightly small so be sure to try them on before buying
We plan to do a second run based of sales and interest - the second run will include different sizes and women's specific sizes based off requests.
While you are checking out these jerseys don't forget to browse the store for other great deals during our annual spring sale going on now through April 13th!
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Damn the rain..
The official word from HSP...
Spoke Pony Showdown POSTPONED
Written by Scott Capstack
Saturday, 15 March 2008
Mother Nature has her own ideas....
Currently at 4am, we already have between 1/4" to 1/2" of rain and it's still falling.
As we mentioned yesterday, the trails just can't handle this amount rain, therefore....
Spoke Pony Showdown 3hr/6hr and 5k/10k has been POSTPONED.
The new date for the event is Saturday, MARCH 29th.
Exactly two weeks from today.
Same time.
Same location.
We'll post more details in the next couple of days.
Thank you all for understanding.
Spread the Dirt.
Spoke Pony Showdown POSTPONED
Written by Scott Capstack
Saturday, 15 March 2008
Mother Nature has her own ideas....
Currently at 4am, we already have between 1/4" to 1/2" of rain and it's still falling.
As we mentioned yesterday, the trails just can't handle this amount rain, therefore....
Spoke Pony Showdown 3hr/6hr and 5k/10k has been POSTPONED.
The new date for the event is Saturday, MARCH 29th.
Exactly two weeks from today.
Same time.
Same location.
We'll post more details in the next couple of days.
Thank you all for understanding.
Spread the Dirt.
Friday, March 14, 2008
HSP Spoke Pony Showdown 3/6 Tomorrow... maybe
The lastest from the HSP boys:
.....We just got back from riding the Spoke Pony loop. As of 11:30am this morning the course condtions are mostly tacky due to the overnight dew. Everything was ridable and looking good for racing tomorrow....
BUT,
If we get any mositure this evening...the course conditions will worsen.
Current forecasts are calling for rain late this evening and into the morning.
We will make the final race call...by 6:30am Saturday morning. Please keep checking our website.
Thank you all for understanding. We want to race just as much as you.
Spread the Dirt.
.....We just got back from riding the Spoke Pony loop. As of 11:30am this morning the course condtions are mostly tacky due to the overnight dew. Everything was ridable and looking good for racing tomorrow....
BUT,
If we get any mositure this evening...the course conditions will worsen.
Current forecasts are calling for rain late this evening and into the morning.
We will make the final race call...by 6:30am Saturday morning. Please keep checking our website.
Thank you all for understanding. We want to race just as much as you.
Spread the Dirt.
Monday, March 03, 2008
Spinning my wheels
I was riding around the hood yesterday getting a feel for my new fork on the 29er (see post below). I was wishing trails were dry so I could really test it out but Mother Nature hasn't been very nice to dirt riders in these parts lately.
So there I was, spinning my brains out wishing that I had more of a road gear on my 29er. Which I got to thinking that today I would buy a new smaller (15 or 16t) freewheel for city riding.
I haven't been on my 29er since October so I figure if the trails are gonna be wet some street riding on it wouldn't' be a bad idea to get me used to the feel of the bike again.
This will require a different gear.
Wouldn't it nice if some one made a double freewheel?
Kinda like Surly's Dingle Cog?
Turns out someone does, namely White Industries.
I have a White Industries freewheel on my racing cross bike now and love it.
It bounces back and forth between my cross bike and my 29er.
It was expensive, I only have one, and luckily both my cross bike and 29er run the same gear on the rear.
Now if I had a WI double freewheel it would be like having the best of both worlds.
No more spinning my brains out for no speed on the road or not being able to muscle my way down the trail.
And no pulling off the wheel, getting out the chain whip and freewheel remover to do it.
I am liking this idea.
I am going to inquire to WI to see what I can get a double freewheel for and then possibly order myself up the 16/18 for the 29er.
Seems like a great idea and I am glad to discover that someone makes one.
OK... that's enough from me for now, back to work.
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I just got off the phone with White Industries. Ordered my 16/18 double freewheel and it will ship tomorrow.
I bet I have it by the weekend!!
Woo! Woo!
Gotta stop spending money on bike parts and pay some rent and bills...
or me and all my bikes will be living out of my van down by the river.
Sunday, March 02, 2008
Done and Done!
I ran out this morning and installed it
Now all my spring changes have been made to the Karate Monkey
LD purple Surly hubs have QR axles with Hope skewers
Front Avid BB-7 brake has been dropped to a 160 rotor (did have an 8 inch)
New SRAM 8 speed chain (old one was beyond stretched)
New Surly stainless seat post clamp
I have been considering painting the frame a different color
But I decided its not worth the time, trouble or expense
Even if I am biting Rottenmac's style
Besides, I like "Skid Mark Brown"
Now that I have used up the nice sunny but windy 70 degree Sunday morning I am gonna pull on some SPD shoes and take the KM up and down the Trolley Trail a couple of times before the temps drop and the predicted rain arrives today.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Sunday's HMBCS#1 - POSTPONED!
Straight from the HSP website
Truman's Big Love-POSTPONED
Written by Craig Stoeltzing
Thursday, 28 February 2008
23 inches and counting...the winter precipitation total to date. Rain or snow falling on average every three days and a constant freeze/thaw cycle sure doesn't make for the best racing conditions.
We are all mountain bikers/trail runners and have a great passion for the sport.
All of our promoters are not only mountain bike racers/runners, but also individuals that are active trail builders and stewards that will always try to make decisions that are environmentally sound and best for our trail systems.
We are racers and have always established the highest standards for HSP races. We want our races to be fun, competitive, and offer the best racing experience possible. If we know the conditions are going to be substandard, that is not acceptable.
Taking all of the above into consideration and walking the trails this afternoon.....Truman's Big Love Cross Country (HMBCS #1) and Truman's Big Love 5/10k is POSTPONED. Both events have tentatively been re-scheduled for Sunday, June 22ND. Same time and location.
Stay tuned....Spoke Pony Showdown 3hr/6hr and 5k/10k trail run are just over two weeks away. Here's to sunshine, warm temps and windy conditions to get us back to dirt racing.
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Well that sucks. But in a way I am happy. I really didn't want my first MTB ride of the year to be a race. I have no legs and my bike is still waiting on parts to complete it for the season. Some of the parts did arrive today. Tomorrow I will switch out my axles to make my hubs QR, drop the front rotor down to 160 (as it should have been all along) and tune it up. Not sure on what the wait is gonna be for my On-One fork. But I guess I have little choice but to wait.
Looks like this means Saturday I can ride myself into the ground with out having to worry about racing on Sunday.
Have a good weekend people, its almost upon us.
Truman's Big Love-POSTPONED
Written by Craig Stoeltzing
Thursday, 28 February 2008
23 inches and counting...the winter precipitation total to date. Rain or snow falling on average every three days and a constant freeze/thaw cycle sure doesn't make for the best racing conditions.
We are all mountain bikers/trail runners and have a great passion for the sport.
All of our promoters are not only mountain bike racers/runners, but also individuals that are active trail builders and stewards that will always try to make decisions that are environmentally sound and best for our trail systems.
We are racers and have always established the highest standards for HSP races. We want our races to be fun, competitive, and offer the best racing experience possible. If we know the conditions are going to be substandard, that is not acceptable.
Taking all of the above into consideration and walking the trails this afternoon.....Truman's Big Love Cross Country (HMBCS #1) and Truman's Big Love 5/10k is POSTPONED. Both events have tentatively been re-scheduled for Sunday, June 22ND. Same time and location.
Stay tuned....Spoke Pony Showdown 3hr/6hr and 5k/10k trail run are just over two weeks away. Here's to sunshine, warm temps and windy conditions to get us back to dirt racing.
************************************************************************************
Well that sucks. But in a way I am happy. I really didn't want my first MTB ride of the year to be a race. I have no legs and my bike is still waiting on parts to complete it for the season. Some of the parts did arrive today. Tomorrow I will switch out my axles to make my hubs QR, drop the front rotor down to 160 (as it should have been all along) and tune it up. Not sure on what the wait is gonna be for my On-One fork. But I guess I have little choice but to wait.
Looks like this means Saturday I can ride myself into the ground with out having to worry about racing on Sunday.
Have a good weekend people, its almost upon us.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Whats up this weekend?
Well since you asked I'll tell you.
Friday night (02/29/08)
Critical Mass
Meet at the Sunfresh in Westport 630-ish
(Not sure if I will be there or not due to other plans)
The Sex Police!
The Brooksider 11PM to close
SKA/Reggae/rocksteady classics
21+
(this I will be at)
Saturday (03/01/08)
No real plans but I wanna ride my bike and maybe have a beer or two.
What I do will strongly depend on if Sunday's race is postponed or not.
Sunday (03/02/08)
Heartland Mountain Bike Championship Series race #1
Landahl Park in Blue Springs, MO
Bike race at noon
Trail run at 8AM
See http://heartlandrace.com
***these races Sunday have the potential to be postponed due to trail conditions.
The HSP staff is waiting on the weather and will announce if the race is a Yea! or Na! Friday morning on the HSP website.
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Not sure if I want Sunday's race to be postponed or not.
I would like to ride my 29er since I think the last time I was on it on a trail was at Homie Fall Fest in MPLS back in October.
But I also think that some time to get an off road ride or two under my belt before my first race wouldn't be a bad idea either.
So far this MTB race season is starting off strikingly similar to '07.
My first MTB ride of the year was also a race... and early season postponements killed my MTB race season. I don't' want this to happen, again.
However, I would also like to put the first race off for another reason. I have parts on order for my 29er that haven't arrived yet.
Waiting on my On-One Carbon SL fork (not sure how long that will take since its jumping the pond from the UK), my new axles to convert my Surly bolt on hubs to quick release, and I still want to lay a fresh coat of paint and some new decals on my 29er. But hell if that doesn't happen it doesn't happen.
I would just like to ride on some dirt.
Real DIRT, not frozen mud, mud, snow, or any sort of slush crap.
I guess all I do is to hurry up and wait.
I hate waiting.
Friday night (02/29/08)
Critical Mass
Meet at the Sunfresh in Westport 630-ish
(Not sure if I will be there or not due to other plans)
The Sex Police!
The Brooksider 11PM to close
SKA/Reggae/rocksteady classics
21+
(this I will be at)
Saturday (03/01/08)
No real plans but I wanna ride my bike and maybe have a beer or two.
What I do will strongly depend on if Sunday's race is postponed or not.
Sunday (03/02/08)
Heartland Mountain Bike Championship Series race #1
Landahl Park in Blue Springs, MO
Bike race at noon
Trail run at 8AM
See http://heartlandrace.com
***these races Sunday have the potential to be postponed due to trail conditions.
The HSP staff is waiting on the weather and will announce if the race is a Yea! or Na! Friday morning on the HSP website.
**********************************************************************************
Not sure if I want Sunday's race to be postponed or not.
I would like to ride my 29er since I think the last time I was on it on a trail was at Homie Fall Fest in MPLS back in October.
But I also think that some time to get an off road ride or two under my belt before my first race wouldn't be a bad idea either.
So far this MTB race season is starting off strikingly similar to '07.
My first MTB ride of the year was also a race... and early season postponements killed my MTB race season. I don't' want this to happen, again.
However, I would also like to put the first race off for another reason. I have parts on order for my 29er that haven't arrived yet.
Waiting on my On-One Carbon SL fork (not sure how long that will take since its jumping the pond from the UK), my new axles to convert my Surly bolt on hubs to quick release, and I still want to lay a fresh coat of paint and some new decals on my 29er. But hell if that doesn't happen it doesn't happen.
I would just like to ride on some dirt.
Real DIRT, not frozen mud, mud, snow, or any sort of slush crap.
I guess all I do is to hurry up and wait.
I hate waiting.
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