Cyclocross this weekend....caption this photo!

Billy Olson, race impresario, is at it again this weekend with a cross race scheduled for Sunday morning, 11 am at Sage Willow in the Elkhorn Triangle.
In the meantime here is this week's Caption That Photo Contest.  Our soul sisters posing for the last cross race.

India, Mia, Sara, Janelle ta da!

Caption of the Week Winners

Wow.  What an outpouring of wit and humor in the Caption Contest.  With a hung jury (pun intended) we have a top three:

1) Wally H:  Unaware of the "official" rules Jim believes he has just completed 2 legs of a triathlon

2) chimp: "I don't really feel like a super hero anymore, and my junk is frozen."

3) will duke: Strip Cyclocross it sounded like such a good idea last night at the Casino.

We will have another photo for you this week to take a pot shot at so stay tuned.

chimp, wally and will duke let me know how we get you your WRBC stickers. 

Caption This Photo! Enter your best caption in the comments below!

Freedom Riders Screening at Gas Lamp Theater 11/5 @ 7:30 pm

BLM Public Land Work Day September 26

The BLM has completed its first ribon of beautiful singeltrack this week and a few of us were lucky enough to get out and have a little pre-opening ride yesterday. Beginner to intermediate in challenge but the fun factor is off the hook for riders of all abilities. Flowy, fun and swoopy with very little gut busting punishment, this trail is designed to be one that becomes a favorite immediately.

The BLM is asking for some help in putting the final touches on the trail with a volunteer day this month on September 26th. Information is below. We hope to see everyone out there supporting riding in the southern Wood River Valley!

Location: Croy Creek Trailhead, 3.5 miles west of Hailey, Idaho When: September 26th (Saturday) at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. What to Wear: Long sleeve shirt and pants, hat, sturdy shoes or boots, sunscreen, Bring: Water and a lunch/snacks (WRBC recommends BEERS) Beverages and gloves will be provided. Please leave dogs at home. BLM Shoshone Field Office Brings National Public Lands Day Event to Hailey

SHOSHONE, Id. -- On September 26, 2009, more than 120,000 Americans are expected to volunteer to help restore the beauty and vitality of our public lands as part of the 16th annual National Public Lands Day. In Hailey, Idaho, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Shoshone Field Office will conduct trail work to assist in this national effort.

The BLM Shoshone Field Office has been working with local trail users for the past several years to plan and provide single-track trail opportunities west of Hailey. This summer the BLM hired a contractor to construct 12.5 miles of trail. Construction is complete but some finish work remains. Volunteer help is necessary to complete the trail system. Work will consist of defining the lower edge of the trail tread by strategically placing sagebrush that was removed during construction alongside the trail’s edge. This is fun, easy work that will allow people to see the new construction and put the finishing touches on this new trail system.

The trail system will not be open until next spring or potentially late this fall. The trailtread is currently very soft and susceptible to major damage until it can be hardened and compacted by a significant amount of rain or snow. Respecting the fragile condition of the trails will help ensure they are in good shape next spring.

Volunteers who participate in National Public Lands Day are rewarded with coupons for free entry into their favorite federal public land areas that have entrance fees. They may also receive a t-shirt, water-bottle or other give-a-ways. For more information about this National Public Lands Day event, please contact John Kurtz at 208-732-7296 or john_kurtz@blm.gov.

Hailey Bike Park Nears Completion

With the professional guidance and strong backs of Alpine Bike Parks, the bike park in Hailey is near completion. This project is not open yet but will be very soon.

Thanks to the BCRD and WRBC for making this happen with the assistance of Lutz Rentals and many others whom we will recognize here as soon as i get a list of who all was involved. Check it out tonight at 5 o'clock til dark for a little volunteer night to get the thing off the ground!

Short Track Mountain Bike Racing at Dollar Mountain August 12 & 19

Sun Valley Co. and Road and Dirt

Present:

Short Track Mountain Bike Racing

When

August 12^th & 19^th (Wednesdays)

· Mens B Race starts @ 5:30

· Womens race starts approx. 6:15 p.m.

· Two kids races (FREE!)

· Mens race starts approx. 7:45 p.m.

Where

Base of Dollar Mountain, totally spectator visible from the lawn at the lodge!

What

· Short track XC mountain bike racing for everyone from the kids to the pros*.

· Adult races will be 35minutes + a lap

· Entry fee for the adult race is $25 and includes one raffle ticket.

· There will be a raffle each week, with tons of great prizes, to benefit the Wood River Bike Coalition.

Sun Valley will be offering items from the grill and cold beverages on the deck, so come out and join the fun!

Questions: Call Greg @ (208) 720-3442

*USA Cycling permit pending.