Cannonsburg Ski Hill 7-25-2011

JP, thanks for cooking up the dogs! Oh, yeah, we biked, too.
We talked about who's in or at least interested in racing the 12 Hours of Pando on August 13. Let's do this! Camping optional. Good times at past Pandos!

GR Classic, Fort Custer, & Holland 100

Brian, Tim, Kim, & Harv witnessed the Grand Rapids Cycling Classic on July 10, a big group rode Fort Custer on a hot 5th of July, and Brian, Tim, JP, Harv, Ben, and others rode the annual Holland Hundred (also a hot day) on July 17. See more photos at the "Photo Archive" link to the left.

NORTH CAROLINA 2010 Baby!!!!

On April 14^th, 2010 we began our annual adventure to NC – Pisgah NF for 3 days of spring training. Nate, Brad, JP, Brian, Bob, Tim, Marc, Eric (coming from FL “redneck”), Dan (the fisherman), Brian’s wife and one pooch.

First day we rode the classic Clawhammer grind and other trails in Pisgah until we could be rattled to death no more. Next day we headed over to Dupont SF to ride Ridgeline, Airport Run, Eastern Slick Rock. As usual MANY stream crossings and one bath for Bob (Brrrr!)!!! Next day we explored new territory at Bent Creek for lots of fun on singletrack, fire roads, and more stream crossings. Of course, at least 3 of us will not forget “The Wall” at 3mph all the way to the top.

Much fun as always and a little better in shape now !!!

Check out the pictures here!

ICEMAN 2009

On Saturday, five Dirt Dads joined some 4500 (!) bikers for the 20th annual Iceman Cometh Challange mountain bike race from Kalkaska to Traverse City. The weather was amazing, almost in the 60s with partly sunny skies. Here's the Dirt Dads results:

Marc 2:13:11

Brian 2:17:03

Tim 2:19:02

Bob 2:21:08

JP 2:52:53

If I (HP) am not mistaken, all above improved their times from last year with the exception of Bob who was quite sick for this year's race. JP had to take time to repair a broken chain. Great times considering the course was longer than past years at about 28.5 miles. Thanks to Brian & Joni for sharing the motor home, campsite, and food at the finish line. Laura and Harv were also there to cheer on the guys.

Check out more photos by clicking 'Photo Archive' on the left. Look for photo folder 'ICEMAN 2009'.

Three Dirt Dads venture down to Brown County

In the afternoon of Friday, October 9, 2009, Tim & JP drove down to Brown County, Indiana, south of Indianapolis, for riding the trails. Marc & Laura got down there earlier and set up the popup and the tent. It rained alot earlier that day and mud looked inevitable. You can see that mud in the cell phone photos but it did not rain during the ride. Guys, fill in the details. I understand some key words are french toast, biking, mud, foil dinners, biking, mud, campfire, good times. See the Photo Archive at the left.

Last CSGA ride for the season

Since the Cannonsburg State Game Area is closed to bikers starting September 15, a lot of people rode there on September 14. Dirt Dads included Tim, Brian, JP, Marc, & Harv.

The hunters are in the woods now. Wear bright colors and/or attach a bell (see photo) to your bike (deer do not wear bells). And since it gets dark sooner, bring lights.

Back to the Dirt

After a couple of weeks of road riding due to muddy trails, four Dirt Dads rode at Yankee Springs Recreation Area on Monday, August 31. Bob, JP, & HP met Tim at the trailhead who had already pedaled a half loop. We then rode the full 13.5 mile loop. Lots of exposed roots and rocks! Some drop-offs are getting scary. In fact, Tim endoed on the worst one near the road around Mile 11. No injuries. Ride on.