Lincoln Roadies

Hey, y'all

2010-06-08T21:23:00.000-07:00

You guys still ride on Thursdays? Andrea and I might be around. Let's see some information on this page!!!

teamFIRE Wednesday Night Ride Returns

2010-04-26T12:39:00.001-07:00

WHAT: teamFIRE Wednesday Night Ride - no rider left behind

WHEN: Wednesday, MAY 5th, aka CINCO DE MAYO!

TIME: 6PM -ride leaves at approx. 6:05pm

WHERE: S.27th & HWY2 (North Bench)

Invite your buddies! Head out for a good 30-40 miles ride. Head back to town and stop in for refreshments at Las Margaritas.

2009-12-27T07:01:00.000-08:00

Does anyone here know of any Lincoln trails that have been cleared of snow? The Rock Island, maybe?

Is there a website where one can go to to find out these things? Thanks. :)

Thursday Night Ride

2009-11-19T14:03:00.001-08:00

6pm
meeting at the bench (s.27th & hwy2)
bring lights!
see u there!
All welcome!

SATURDAY RIDE

2009-07-10T12:00:00.001-07:00

8am from Wilderness Perk (S.14th & Old Cheney).
40-50 miler. Nice steady pace. Hope to see some of you out there. (weather permitting).

4th Of July Road Ride

2009-06-30T12:12:00.001-07:00

Okay Everyone,
The time for the third annual 4th of July Bike-N-Breakfast ride to
Seward is quickly approaching.

The Time : 7:00AM July 4th
The location: Meet at The Mill coffee house in the Haymarket
The Ride: We will ride out to the firehouse in Seward and then back.

This will be a relaxing pace, no hammers allowed. You hammer, you buy
for everyone. We will end up at the firehouse in Seward where they have an
annual free will donation pancake feed. There we will gorge ourselves then
we can hang out, ride back, do whatever. Ride time should be around an hour
and a half to get out there.

Hope to see everyone there.

Saturday Morning Rides

2009-05-22T10:41:00.000-07:00

WHEN: Saturday Mornings
TIME: 8AM
WHERE: Wilderness Perk Coffee (S.14h & Pine lake Road)
***ALL riders welcome. Ride usually goes out to Cortland and back. Sometimes different routes. This is a great group ride for all roadies.

Wednesday Night Ride

2009-04-22T10:48:00.001-07:00

PERFECT WEATHER for a Wednesday night ride. No excuses! (ok-maybe some).
Time: 5:45pm @ S.27th & HWY2 (North Bench)
AND 6pm @ JoyRide bicycles (S.14th & Old Cheney)
This is a NO RIDER LEFT BEHIND RIDE.
ALL WELCOME. HELMETS are STRONGLY/HIGHLY Recommended.

2009-04-14T12:17:00.000-07:00

Cyclist:Ride with Phil Keoghan on Friday, April 17

Who in the world is Phil Keoghan, and why is he riding across America? He's best known for hosting the US version of The Amazing Race on CBS since it came out in 2001. Now he's on a triple mission to 1) raise money for multiple sclerosis, 2) promote bicycling, and 3) introduce a new food product called "NOW One Square Meal".

Read more at the STAR CITY BLOG!

Roca Rollers

2009-04-09T19:34:00.000-07:00

A few folks are going to meet at 10:30 am Saturday at the bench at 27th and Highway 2 to ride the Roca rollers. We'll decide at the time whether we want to ride out to Bennett first, then back through Roca, or through Roca first before going out to Bennett. The more people we have, the easier it will be to hide from the wind - all are welcome.

Le Tour de Husker

2009-04-03T09:20:00.001-07:00

Le Tour de Husker

Le Tour de Husker will be held on April 18/19th 2009 in Lincoln, Nebraska. The weekend includes 2 criteriums and one team time trial.

more info... LTDH

SUNDAY RIDE

2009-03-06T09:06:00.000-08:00

Meeting at "The Bench" (S.27th & Hwy2-north side) this Sunday at 1pm.
Come out and stretch your legs. This is a nice comfortable paced ride. All welcomed.

FYI it's cold out there

2008-12-15T12:08:00.001-08:00

Starting at 7:30 am Saturday December 20th and continuing this winter when the temps are low, group stationary bike training rides will take place at the Cathedral of the Risen Christ Gym located at 3245 S 37th St, aka 37th & Sheridan Blvd. Bring your bike, stationary trainer, something to protect the floor from your stand (mat, towel) and some change as a free will for lights. Monsignor Tucker has made this location available. We will have a big screen showing cycling DVDs. You can come as early as 7:00 am to set up, and we will be ending around 9:30 and out by 10:00 am. Feel free to come and go as you please during the session.
The Gym floor needs to be protected. Please remove your shoes if they have cleats. Thanks, and hope to see you there.

Bike Trail Survey

2008-11-18T06:28:00.001-08:00

The City of Lincoln has a bike trail usage survey to help determine budget dollar allocation -- take a minute to fill it out.

Roadies can get their bikes dirty, too

2008-11-13T14:04:00.000-08:00

FARM CX & COWBOY CUP - This weekend

Cycle-A-Thon

2008-11-11T14:37:00.000-08:00

Stephanie wanted me to mention this.

Lincoln YMCA Strong Kids Campaign

FOOTSTEPS FOR THE FUTURE

Each year, the YMCA conducts its Strong Kids Campaign. This campaign provides vital funding for YMCA programs that have a positive impact on the lives of kids, their families, and our entire community. Through the generosity of the Lincoln community we can continue to assure that every child has the opportunity to participate in programs like Youth Sports, Swim Lessons, Before and After School Programs, Teen Night, and Summer Camp at Kitaki. We hope you will show your support for our community by making a donation to the YMCA's annual Strong Kids Campaign. To learn more about this wonderful giving opportunity please visit the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign webpage.

Saturday, November 22, there is a Cycle-a-Thon at the Cooper Y to raise funds. Check the Cooper Y website or call for details, if you're interested in participating in this.

Saturday Mamasitas Ride

2008-10-30T11:38:00.001-07:00

Anybody interested in riding out to Mamasitas for some tacos and margaritas Saturday afternoon? I was thinking of leaving from Wilderness Perk around noon - should be great weather. Let me know if you want to go along.

Swanson Park, Omaha Cyclocross Race

2008-10-06T15:14:00.000-07:00

More pictures here.

Smile

2008-09-30T10:39:00.000-07:00

About 15 people showed up for the Bike Rack/ Husker ride Monday evening and Pioneer's park was the destination.

taco ride

2008-09-26T13:21:00.000-07:00

kevin, janna, katie, lindsey, and i went up for the taco ride last night. we had a pretty good time avoiding the drunks. right as i was taking the top photo of the girls, this one guy (probably drunk) wiped out on the gravel as he turned into mineola (you can see his bike lying on the ground in the right side of pic). as he got up and dusted himself off he kept saying "what can i say? i saw the ladies and was trying to show them a move." we avoided the drunkfest in mineola and went on to silver city for some great burgers at the only bar in town. the ride back in the dark beneath a gorgeous star-filled sky was quite nice. as we neared mineola we again had to pass some of the stragglers, heading back to council bluffs to their cars with i hope a few sober designated drivers among them. kevin was almost taken out by a drunken lass, but we all made it back ok. did she atleast give you her name kev?

cornfields and red jerseys

2008-09-22T23:06:00.000-07:00

a small but festive group braved the gusty winds tonight.

Taco Time...

2008-09-19T08:39:00.000-07:00

Well, it's that time of year again. Time to plan on attending the Thursday Taco Ride in Omaha. With the weather patterns the way they are, the sooner the better or we will be riding in parkas.

So, my thought is that we do it next Thursday (9/25/2008). The only thing that will really need to be worked out would be transportation, so we can decide that when we know who will be attending. I'm hoping to see the same people as last year, plus some new faces.

If you know anyone who you think would like to attend, fill them in on all the details and get them to come along. Send me an email if you are planning on attending and I will get an email chain going with everyone involved. Maybe we can get some of the Omaha people to meet us out there too. That means you Algomaha, and Munson, and Miles, and everyone else...

P.S. The only excuse for not attending will be if you have been run over by a truck. Even then, that would be questionable. ;)

Wednesday Night Ride

2008-09-17T05:41:00.000-07:00

What: teamFIRE Wednesday Night Ride
When: TODAY
Where: Meet at the North Bridge Bench on S.27th & Hwy2
Time: Ride leaves at 5:45pm.
Pace: Beginner to Intermediate (15-17 ave.)
All riders welcome!!!
NOTE: Wear your GREEN today.

chopper lady

2008-09-14T11:48:00.000-07:00

i hope everyone had a nice weekend. at the swap meet on saturday janna was seen testing out a potential team fire bike for '09.

Perty

2008-09-01T11:34:00.000-07:00

Three Lincoln Roadies took to the vineyards for the annual Mud Run and they did very well. Costumes were encouraged and the girls definitely went with it. :) Good job, Sunday!

Nebraska State Championship Road Race Update

2008-08-29T20:46:00.001-07:00

Due to concern about the safety of our Junior riders, race distance, for Juniors only, has been decreased to 2 laps or approximately 26 miles. Junior riders will race in one of the following age categories: 10-12, 13-15, and 16-18. Juniors will race together for the two laps, but separate medals will be awarded for each category.

Also of note, First time racers receive 50% off the entry fee. A discount code is necessary; more information is available on the registration page at sportsbaseonline.com. Please note the discount is for race entry fee only and does not apply to one day licenses. One day licenses must be purchased in order to participate and are also available online.

Online registration closes Friday September 5th at 6:00pm. Day of registration will be available from 7:30-8:30am for an additional $10 and no discounts will be applied.

fixie faas

2008-08-27T23:16:00.000-07:00

yep, the faas man made an appearance tonight on his fixie with a 47x17. once we turned around he could kept it pegged at 25mph the whole way. not bad there jason. and newcomer kaelly had fun too, though she hasn't been on her new bike long she is no slouch. i think she even enjoyed that killer headwind on the way south. she's a future triathlete star that's for sure. and ofcourse we all rendezvoused for margaritas at the usual place afterwards.

Y'all still ride Wednesdays?

2008-08-27T06:14:00.000-07:00

Is there a ride today? If so, I might be able to be there. Post up the time and place. And I'm not talking about the world championship ride. I have no business with that this year. Besides, I'll be on the fixie.

Volunteers Still Needed

2008-08-21T16:16:00.000-07:00

If you are at all interested in helping out at the Nebraska State Road Race Championship that's being hosted by teamFIRE, we do still need volunteers. Thank you to those who have responded and are volunteering that day. We really appreciate your help.

Details:

Date: Saturday, September 6

Time: 7:30-5 and if you can only help part of that time, that's fine.

Location: Branched Oak Lake

We need a few more for the registration table, wheel car drivers, feed zone helpers and corner marshals.

Volunteers will be provided with bagels in the morning and sandwiches at lunch. Water will be available all day.

Thanks!

Happy Birthday, Anna!

2008-08-14T09:26:00.009-07:00

Nebraska State Road Race

2008-08-07T10:43:00.000-07:00

WHEN: September 6th, 2008
LOCATION: Raymond, Nebraska - Branched Oak Lake
Hosted By: teamFIRE Cycling

Click Here--> www.sportsbaseonline.com to register now!

Yoga Workshop for Cyclists and Runners

2008-08-03T08:01:00.000-07:00

Sunday, August 25th from 1pm-3pm at Yoga Body and Balance, 2300 S. 48th St. Suite 2.
For more info e-mail: info@yogabodyandbalance.com

bacon, donuts, and more

2008-07-27T23:56:00.000-07:00

almost home...

while on the bridge we watched an airboat attempt to pull some idiot's hopelessly stuck atv out of the mud.

after breakfast, we rode a few miles with nate and the crew.

breakfast with a view.

while some prefer donuts.

lindsey and janna love bacon...

janna starts her first plate.

tailwind on our way north.

gravy makes a pitstop in eagle.

as we all left janna's dinner party last night (btw, thanks janna for inviting everyone over, i had a great time!) lindsey convinced janna and gravy to go on a bacon ride in the morning. we met up at 7am at woods park and hit the road.

Trek 4300 Stolen

2008-07-23T13:17:00.000-07:00

Folks- a buddy of mine had his bike stolen last weekend from the company's (12th & L St) bike rack. If you, by chance, see it please let us know by posting.
Bike Description: TREK 4300 Blue, Silver and Red / One of the pedals does not have a reflector/ no kickstand. Here is a stock pic of it.
The description is very vague and the bike is somewhat common. But you never know. Worth a shot.

BREAKING NEWS

2008-07-06T14:42:00.000-07:00

Team Nebraska Triathlon hosted a duathlon at Pioneers Park this morning. While duathlons and triathlons are generally individual sports, a record number of team competitors showed up today. In the women's team division KimC took the gold, while fellow Lincoln Roadies, RonN and JoeM placed very well in their respective categories. KevinB toughed it out as an individual competitor, but the real story was the unusually large showing of teamFIRE members, including the infamous toodler KevinW. KevinW, who prefers to be called the Infamous One, represented teamFIRE well with a first place podium finish in the CoEd team division. When asked about his spectacular performance, the Infamous One simply said, "I've moved to the dark side and I like it. No more toodling for me." His fellow teamFIRE members Nicol, Katie, Mark and Janna, all of which placed in the top three in their divisions, agreed that it is scary how quickly KevinW is adapting to the dark side. Janna remarked how the Infamous One showed no remorse when using his frame pump to gain an advantage during the race. Though she thought it was an unnecessary advantage, as his superior riding skills were more than enough to win. When asked why he chose to participate in the team competition rather than the individual category, the Infamous One responded that he needed a partner to slow him down or the race would have been too easy. None of the other competitors complained that the hilly 4 mile run and 13 mile bike ride were easy. KevinW on the other hand, plans to use this so called easy race as the starting point for his ruthless entrance into the dark side of racing. Before departing to eat up some more road miles, he warned all toodlers to beware, the Infamous One is on the prowl and is looking to turn others to the dark side.

4th Of july Route

2008-07-03T06:28:00.001-07:00

4th of July Breakfast Ride

2008-07-01T08:30:00.001-07:00

Meet at 6:15am at The Mill (8th & P ) downtown and leave at 6:30am sharp. Ride-eat-ride and home by noon. It is approximately 64 miles round trip. All are welcome!

We will take the following route:
- 8th street to Haymarket park bridge
- go around Saltdogs stadium to Oak Lake trail
- Oak lake trail to 1st and West Dawes Ave.
- West Dawes Ave to Cornhusker to NW 12th St.
- NW 12th Street to Kawasaki
- Hwy 34 west to Seward

2008-06-30T09:56:00.000-07:00

ENTRY DEADLINE
IS TODAY!!!
Today is the entry deadline for most sports in the 2008 Cornhusker State Games, which take place July 18-27. Register for the Games online at Cornhuskerstategames.com or call 1-800-304-2637 for a printed entry form. Five sports, including Cycle Tour, Fishing, Footstock, Sailing and Volkswalk, allow entry until just prior to the competition.

From "Folks From Lincoln" and mr. cornbread

2008-06-26T06:20:00.001-07:00

Wilderness Park Trail Maintenance this weekend!

We're looking for volunteers to come out on Saturday and/or Sunday to help repair the damage to the trails recently dished out by Mother Nature. There are a lot of downed trees to be chainsawed, weeds to be wacked, and debris to be removed off the trail. Expect significant over growth of vegetation and lots of mosquitoes.

All those that ride the trails on a regular basis are encouraged to come out for a couple of hours to put in your trail work dues.

When: Saturday and Sunday 10 AM to 3 PM
Where: Wilderness Park - meet at the Old Cheney trailhead
What to bring: weed wackers, lopers, work gloves, insect repellent, water, and snacks

Please wear long pants and some eye wear for your protection. T.H.O.R. and the city will have release forms to sign.

Thanks!

TdN Pics

2008-06-23T06:59:00.000-07:00

If you are interested, I will be posting Tour de Nebraska pics here.

Trail Trek Is Sunday, June 22

2008-06-21T13:16:00.001-07:00

http://www.journalstar.com/trailtrek/

Saturday Wilderness Perk Ride

2008-05-30T10:37:00.000-07:00

Time: 8:00 a.m.

Location: 14th/ Pine Lake Rd.

2008-05-29T20:59:00.000-07:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Oak Creek Valley Bike Ride

2008-05-12T10:18:00.001-07:00

When - 8:00 a.m., Saturday, May 17, 2008
Where - Valparaiso, NE
What - Sertoma club charity ride.
Distances - 24, 31, 39, 44, 46, and 70 miles

The racers are going to be doing the time trial in Norfolk, any non-racing types like me interested in going on this ride? More info here.

Kevin W. on the ProTour

2008-05-07T19:05:00.000-07:00

Here is Kevin W. getting ready to race on the ProTour - he does need to work on his fitness a bit. There are reports that he will spend more time riding, and less time messing with photoshop, so he should be back to mid-season form soon.

2008-05-07T13:32:00.000-07:00

Are you sure the sign in question didn't resemble something more like this?

I hear they're starting to pop up around the area. :)

N. 14th St and Raymond Road

2008-05-07T06:05:00.000-07:00

Was just informed the these signs went up on N. 14th Street and On Raymond Road. A sign of what's to hit Lincoln soon?

Update on bikes in Lincoln-
SOUND OFF LINCOLN ROADIES: Lincoln & Bikes

Lincoln Weekly Rides

2008-04-29T06:43:00.000-07:00

Ride with the HUSKERS
When: Mondays @ 6pm from Blues on S.33rd & Pioneers.
Type of Ride: Beginners, recovery ride, all welcome.

teamFIRE "No Rider Left Behind"
When: Wednesdays @ 6pm from S.27th & Hwy2 (north bridge)
Type of Ride: Beginners, all welcome.

'Hammerfest' Ride
When: Wednesdays @ 5pm - 1 block North of S.33rd & South St.
Type of Ride: Racer, Fast, "OMG what was I thinking?".

Pioneers Park Intervals
When: Thursdays @ 6pm - Meet at Pioneers Park East Entrance
Type of Ride: All welcome, intervals.

Saturday Morning Ride
When: Saturdays @ 8am from Wilderness Perk Coffee (S.14th & Pine Lake Road)
Type of Ride: Group ride, great people, all welcome.

Happy Birthday to a Lincoln Roadie!

2008-04-12T14:09:00.001-07:00

Saturday Ride

2008-04-04T08:49:00.000-07:00

When: 1:00 p.m.
Where: Wilderness Perk (14th and Pine Lake strip mall)
Route: Decide on the spot - probably about 30-40 miles - return with the wind
Weather: Warm and quite windy

Check this blog on Saturday by noon for confirmation or cancellation depending on the severity of the wind and how many people let me know they are coming - if we have enough people to take turns fighting the headwind, it might not be too bad. Should be lots of fun coming home with the tailwind. Reply here or send me an email if you are riding.

TREK BIKE DEMO

2008-04-03T06:58:00.000-07:00

TREK mountain and road bikes available to ride:

Saturday, April 5th from 10a-3p, Swanson Park, Omaha

Sunday, April 6th from 10a-3p, Wilderness Park-14th St parking lot, Lincoln

Nebraska Cycling Association Criterium Training Race #1

2008-03-10T10:54:00.000-07:00

Hosted By the Midwest Wheelmasters Cycling Team
Saturday March 22, 2008
Branched Oak Lake, Lieber's Point, Raymond Nebraska.
For more details click below:
Criterium Training Series

teamFIRE Wednesday Ride

2008-03-03T11:45:00.000-08:00

Don't forget that the teamFIRE signature "No Rider Left Behind" ride will begin in just a few weeks. Early spring ride starts Wednesdays at 5:30pm from the S.27th & Hwy2 north bench. This is a great group ride for all starters wanting to get some miles in with other beginner riders as a group. This is a NO Rider Left behind ride so no need to worry about coming back alone...one of the teamFIRE riders will be there to help you get back to town. This is a non-racer pace.
If you are looking for a bit faster pace join us Tuesday nights at 5:30pm, same location for a faster pace ride (starting in a few weeks also). More details to come.

ALL WELCOME!

Tour of California

2008-02-29T13:14:00.000-08:00

Now that I've gotton my strength back-some more pics from Tour of California

2008-02-29T12:50:00.000-08:00

tour of cali

2008-02-29T08:17:00.000-08:00

kim is back, and she shared this with me. yes, she got that close to mario cipollini. i wonder if he made her weak in the knees? she ain't telling.

SUNDAY RIDE

2008-02-23T16:27:00.000-08:00

Come one Come ALL! When: Sunday (tomorrow) Time: 1:pm Where: S.27th & Hwy2 (North Bridge) What: Rode Ride. Come enjoy the the "warm"weather with your fellow road riders. ALL invited.

C-Rad was featured in Lincoln Ve-Low #13

2008-02-21T09:51:00.000-08:00

The whole interview was fab, but I have to say that the first paragraph especially cracked me up. I only just got a hold of a copy, thanks Gravy.

The cc-rider was photographed making faces, posing, drinking a latte from the Mill and of course, riding one of his many bikes in his Bianchi wool jersey.

There was even a plug for his Saturday, Latin radio show at KZUM, 12:30-2:30 (89.3 fm or webstreaming @ www.kzum.org).

Gravel Ride Saturday!

2008-02-15T12:42:00.000-08:00

Since the weather is supposed to be better (maybe above 40?), a ride is planned.

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Meeting place: the bridge @ 27th & Hwy. 2

Anyone welcome.

artwalk

2008-02-02T09:56:00.000-08:00

one of your fellow lincoln roadies seen at gallery 9 last night. who is she?

40+ degrees on Saturday

2008-01-25T12:05:00.000-08:00

It's supposed to be above 40 degrees on Saturday - to celebrate, let's ride outside for once. I plan to leave the parking lot of the strip mall on 14th and Pine Lake (Wilderness Perk, Zesto's, etc.) at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday for a nice easy ride to get some miles in. Probably will head out to Saltillo, then take SW12th to Denton road, then west to Denton. Whoever wants to turn around at Denton can turn around there, or folks can continue wherever they want to go from that point. Anyone welcome - hope some of you can join me.

Jazz Thursday at Pears

2008-01-23T08:51:00.000-08:00

Bored? Cabin Fever? Tired of riding the trainer or jogging on the treadmill in the basement? Writer's strike or oncoming recession got you down?

Come unwind and listen to some jazz - my quintet is playing Thursday, Jan. 24 from 7:30-10 p.m. at P.O Pears - featuring Rusty White on bass, Peter Bouffard on guitar, Steve Helfand on drums, Scott Vicroy on saxophone, and me on trumpet. Hope you can come down. .

Pedals: Mountain vs. Road

2008-01-02T12:58:00.000-08:00

Is there much of a difference between clipless road pedals/shoes vs. mountain pedals/shoes? I've never tried road shoes/pedals -- just SPD 520 mountain pedals. I know mountain pedals are easier to walk in. Just wondering if it'd be worth the switch for road rides.

Get Out Your Trainer

2007-12-27T11:39:00.000-08:00

Please plan on partaking in and posting the following announcement to the Lincoln cycling community.

Starting at 7:30 a.m. Saturday December 29th and continuing with the same Saturday schedule while the weather is rather unpleasant for outdoor riding, group stationary bike training rides will take place at The Cathedral of the Risen Christ Gym located at 3245 S 37th St, aka 37th & Sheridan Blvd. Bring your bike, stationary trainer, something to protect the floor from your stand (mat, towel) and maybe a buck or two to throw in the free will donation bucket for lights. Monsignor Tucker an avid cyclist has made the location available. He is setting up a big screen to show cycling DVD's and working on having the audio channeled through the PA system. We have a few DVD's to ride to, for example the 2003 Tour of Flanders, but please bring your favorites to share. You can come as early as 7:00 to set up, and we will be ending around 9:30 and out by 10:00. Feel free to come and go as you please during this time frame.

The Gym floor is wood and is in nice shape, please remove your shoes with cleats while walking on the floor. No showers are available, but water and restrooms are.

Holiday Hydration & Cheer Thursday @ Heildelbergs

2007-12-19T12:35:00.000-08:00

Hey cyclists and Lincoln Roadie pals:

A few of us from teamFIRE are gathering at Heildelbergs for some holiday hydration and cheer. Please join in if you can. Some one will be there starting around 5:30.

Cross Nationals

2007-12-14T10:42:00.000-08:00

Good Luck in KC, Lincoln people!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICOL!

2007-12-09T09:25:00.000-08:00

food, cats, and wine

2007-12-02T12:45:00.000-08:00

thanks to jason and andrea... i had a fun time at the party. oh and thanks to janna for driving us home.

Saturday Night Party

2007-11-27T16:20:00.000-08:00

All right, so I'm sure there's a lot of people who read this that I don't know. I'm not really inviting everyone to a party. If you know me, you can come. If you're cool, you can come. If you don't know me and are uncool, you should put on your Chris Carmichael training videos like you do every other Saturday night. Drink some Cytomax (or whatever the energy substance du jour is). You may as well do some doping while you're at it. Write Lance a love letter.

But for the cool kids: Andrea and I are having a christmas/festivus/pre-solstice/semi-holiday party. The address is 317 Maple Street, Louisville, Nebraska. (hint: Mapquest) Sevenish to whenever-ish.

Stole this from Sydney's blog...this happens tonight (Tuesday).

2007-11-20T12:35:00.000-08:00

Silent auction to benefit local cyclist hit by a car - John Andrews
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Originally posted on Folks From Lincoln by CVO
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here's the deal- there is going to be a benefit silent auction for the family on the 20th of this month. I know it's short notice but PLEASE mark your calendars for this. We all have to do holiday shopping anyway, and there is no better way to give thanks for all we have than to help a friend who is truly in need. Here are the details:

PLACE: 3701 O St. Suite. 202 Lower Level of Sandquist Construction Group's Offices Parking around back. Scott and Amy, you are awesome.

DATE: Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

TIME: 5 to 9 PM. Auction ends at 8PM. Need not be present to win.

Good things to eat, good things to drink, some music, a little comedy, cool things to bid on, and a really good cause.

We already have many very cool things that people have donated, but we need more. If you have anything to donate, it will help. Let one of these people know what you have:
Eric Pavey epavey@gmail.com
Cheryl Pavey 402-429-9294
Amy Sandquist 402-499-9706
Ross and Barb Brockley rbrockley@neb.rr.com

Pics...

2007-11-20T06:34:00.000-08:00

cyclocross...more on the way

2007-11-18T20:34:00.001-08:00

More pics -Cyclocross

2007-11-18T19:55:00.000-08:00

CycloCross Race pics

2007-11-17T18:16:00.000-08:00

Random pics from the cyclocross race held Saturday at Pioneers Park. More pics on the way.

Tractor Supply Store has what you need for this weekend

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Just bring your cowbell and cheer on the local and out of town racers @:

Pioneers Park on Saturday and Sunday.

Nice Day Sunday

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A group of 12 riders made the Sunday ride through Sprague to Crete, then through Denton on the way home. It was a beautiful day for a ride - hopefully not the last nice day this fall. Thanks to all who came out. More pics can be seen on my blog - Jazz-n-Bikes.

Sunday Ride

2007-11-02T09:59:00.000-07:00

I am organizing a Sunday group ride as the weather looks nice for this weekend. We will meet at 1 p.m. at Wilderness Perk (14th and Pine Lake) - the ride will probably be in the 30-40 mile range, and will be at a recreational, conversational pace. Some riders are folks I met during the TdN this last summer, others have done some of the other group rides around Lincoln. Anyone is welcome to join us.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

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Figure Skaters
Tuff Dude

Disco Queen School Girl
Captain America

Figure Skater in Action

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

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Halloween Ride
Polyester and Peace What's in the bag? Dirty Old Man!

Don't Forget

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Halloween Ride Sunday 10/28

Ride starts at 2pm from Blue's. Kids welcome, costumes encouraged. Fun for the whole family!

Vote For Your Favorite Jack-O-Lantern

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made by your fellow lincoln roadies. :)

looky who i ran into

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i ran into a few familiar faces as i was heading out of town. they convinced me to ride the jamaica with them, and i'm glad they did. nicol and kim love to pose by the bridge, and i guess i do too. nice jersey kim!

2nd Annual Halloween Ride

2007-10-13T16:23:00.000-07:00

Who: Everyone

What: Halloween Costume Ride

Where: Blue's Bike-33rd & Pioneers

When: Oct. 28 @ 2:00pm-?

Why: ?

Agenda: Easy paced ride along Lincoln paved

trails and Jamaica North Limestone Trail

Corn Maize Ride Postponed

2007-10-13T09:42:00.000-07:00

Due to too much rain and mud the Corn Maize is closed today. Let me know if you want to reschedule or if we should just save our costumes for the Halloween ride.

I'll See You at the Corn Maize

2007-10-11T21:50:00.000-07:00

Don't Forget to join us on the Corn Maize ride this Saturday. Meet at Pioneers Park east entrance at 4pm. Wear a costume if you like and bring as many family and friends as you want. The ride will head west to Denton via gravel roads. The pace is moderate and there is likely to be snack breaks at most intersections. Hope to see you there.

perfect weather

2007-10-08T21:21:00.000-07:00

team burke was in full force tonight. abby was waiting to counter any of her brother's attacks.

the ladies chattin' it up.

Corn Maize Ride

2007-10-02T20:10:00.001-07:00

Yes, you can be this cool! Join us on the 2nd annual Corn Maize ride to Denton. Leave from Pioneers Park, east entrance Saturday October 13th at 4pm. The park closes at 11pm so we will be back before then in case you have a car parked there. Costumes are encouraged and prizes will be given so be creative. Cost is $9 per person unless we get a group of 20, then it's only $6. So bring the whole family and tell your friends. More details later.

silver city

2007-09-28T10:55:00.001-07:00

in mineola there's the tacos, but in silver city it's juicy burgers! it took awhile for janna to get this one down.

kim isn't called the naughty nurse for nothing.

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nicol and kim felt it was necessary to adjust gravy's socks.

bikes locked up, off to get some grub.

iowa

2007-09-28T10:21:00.000-07:00

heading out on the wabash trace trail.

Adventure Race

2007-09-25T14:01:00.000-07:00

The Lincoln Journal Star reports that Sunday is the last day to register for the Meridian Challenge Adventure Race to be held October 13 near Cozad. More details here. I couldn't find the blurb on the LJS website but it is on the far left column of page 2B.

Name that Lincoln Roadie

2007-09-24T14:42:00.001-07:00

When he's not riding his bike, this Lincoln Roadie rides bulls on the side.
Can you guess who it is?

Taco Ride is September 27

2007-09-22T17:11:00.000-07:00

There has been some interest in getting a group to go up to the Taco Ride near Omaha on Thursday. Some want to leave in the morning and ride some trails around Omaha. Then, there are others who want to go in the afternoon or evening.

It seems beneficial to get a carpool kind of situation in place for people who know they are going around the same time. If you're interested in this, say something and maybe there will be a way to have less cars going.

Bring lights, obviously.

Labor Day Ride

2007-09-20T13:15:00.000-07:00

Adrian saw this post on my blog and asked me to post it here - thanks for the invite, Adrian!

Heading out of Elmwood we found a picturesque church. Another cyclist happened by and took our picture.

Getting ready to head in to lunch in Louisville. We started in Elmwood, rode north through Murdock to the turn by Quarry Oaks, took hiway 66 past Mahoney State Park to Ashland, turned north on hiway 6 to the Nebraska Crossings Outlet Mall with a rest stop at the Flying J truck stop. Next we took hiway 31 south through Schramm State Park and over the Lied bridge to hiway 66, then hiway 50 to lunch in a cafe in Louisville. After lunch it was north across the Platte River again, this time on 50, looped around west on 31 to the Lied bridge, which we crossed for the second time that day, then back up 66 through South Bend up to Quarry Oaks, where we turned south to head back to the cars at Elmwood. Ride total was about 60 miles - good weather, good company, and only two flats (Rusty and Dave) and one crash (me - no injuries to me or the bike).

nebraska vistas....

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those of us who went south and did the rollers were treated to quite a sunset. from now on everyone should bring lights, it's sure gettin' dark way too fast.

blood was spilled

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janna will do anything for attention.

35mph+ headwind

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i think the strong winds kept most people at home, but we still had a decent group tonight. even dr. faas showed up.

nice tatt

2007-09-17T18:58:00.000-07:00

jen is looking more hardcore roadie every time we see her.

clouds, cornfields...

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and trains

i hope everyone else got in some miles today.

Taco Ride/Take 2/ September 27

2007-09-13T05:53:00.000-07:00

The leaves will be turning and falling from the trees on the Wabash trail just about the time we do the Taco Ride on Sept. 27th. At least, I hope this will be the case, as I imagine it will look stunning. And, sound crunchy.

Please keep this date in mind to traverse to Council Bluffs, IA (approx. 1 hr-1 hr 20 min. drive).

Details soon.

Planning for October...

2007-09-10T09:00:00.000-07:00

I know it's only September, but the Blue's Halloween ride is on the horizon. The date isn't finalized yet, but some of us have already started planning our costumes. It was a lot of fun last year and I imagine it will be again. I will bring the lipstick for Jason.

Also, there has been some interest in riding out to the "Corn Maize" in Denton again. Hopefully it will be a little warmer this year. Costumes obviously weren't required for this ride, but it definitely made it more interesting.

Oh, and a September taco ride plan is being devised, for out in Council Bluffs, IA. Good times were had last fall so we thought we'd try it again. The date being thrown out is September 27, but that may change. Stay tuned.

When dates are certain, it will all be posted.

If you hadn't noticed, I am excited for fall. It's the weather, I think. :)