Friday, December 11, 2009
Big News
Since the Mellow Classic we have been hard at work to make good on Lance's promise for another event. We wanted to get you all some news on our progress. We have made an application to host a National Calender event at the Ranch on the weekend of May 29-30 2010. We will move forward with a formal announcement and details on registration once we have the final confirmation from USA Cycling. Suffice it to say we are looking forward to a putting on an even bigger and better event. Thank you to all of you for your support and enthusiasm. We'll continue to use the blog and our twitter to keep the flow of information
Monday, November 23, 2009
Results
Results are here and all we can say is wow. So many people put in so much hard work. Hopefully it showed and we can make version 2.0 eeven better. Hard to believe 8 weeks ago it was just an idea on Twitter.
In addition to great volunteers and vendors that were great partners with us. So many vendors and riders were so gracious and complimetary. We'll check back with more links and good stuff.
In addition to great volunteers and vendors that were great partners with us. So many vendors and riders were so gracious and complimetary. We'll check back with more links and good stuff.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Friday/Saturday Post
We did our best rain dance and it still hit us. We arrived at 7:30am Friday morning to find the trails wet but passable. The problem was that the rain got harder and then kept coming until 1:30pm, stopped and then re-started later in the afternoon.
As it is now the course is very wet but the forecast is favorable. Come out later Saturday and check-in on www.twitter.com/mellowclassic for the latest deatils. Most of all be thankful that there is dedicated staff of workers and volunteers that can't control the weather but have worked incredibly hard to put this race on. Make sure to thank them all for their work.
Can't wait for Sunday.
As it is now the course is very wet but the forecast is favorable. Come out later Saturday and check-in on www.twitter.com/mellowclassic for the latest deatils. Most of all be thankful that there is dedicated staff of workers and volunteers that can't control the weather but have worked incredibly hard to put this race on. Make sure to thank them all for their work.
Can't wait for Sunday.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Thursday Race Update
Progress at the ranch is great. Our friends from Sram and Trek are scheduled to arrive today with their race rigs. The weather looks good for Saturday and Sunday, though it does look like there will be rain Friday. Based on our experience on drainage things will be fine for the race. It will likely be wet Saturday morning and progressively improve throughout the day so please try to ride later Saturday if possible. Sunday we'd expect the course to be just about perfect.
If you have questions over riding conditions Saturday check www.twitter.com/mellowclassic as we'll be on site giving you the lastest.
We confirmed Chris Lieto will be making the trip to race, give Chris a warm welcome and a big yell if you see him.
We want to remind everyone to please carpool, we're expecting a big crowd. The guys at Singletrack.com gave us some love here and we have some video of the course.
Last, but not least, as race day approaches we'll likely be updating more via a twitter than here, we'll be busy at the ranch.
www.twitter.com/mellowclassic
If you have questions over riding conditions Saturday check www.twitter.com/mellowclassic as we'll be on site giving you the lastest.
We confirmed Chris Lieto will be making the trip to race, give Chris a warm welcome and a big yell if you see him.
We want to remind everyone to please carpool, we're expecting a big crowd. The guys at Singletrack.com gave us some love here and we have some video of the course.
Last, but not least, as race day approaches we'll likely be updating more via a twitter than here, we'll be busy at the ranch.
www.twitter.com/mellowclassic
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Wednesday Update
Another day closer and yesterdays big news was that Mellow Johnny's GM Craig Staley kicked in a big chunk of cash into the prize purse. Tobin, our race director, will be re-working the numbers for the distribution, if we can distract him long enough we'll try to post them here.
We also confirmed MJ's fav, DJ Prince Klassen will be taking care of the music for the Kick-Off Party in the Tap Room at Six Lounge. His work at our Rapha events was a huge hit. Friday 7-9, be there.
Other cool sponsor news is that Trek is kicking down some very cool pint glasses, Nuun will be handling the hydration and Honey Stinger is kicking into the prize list with some tasty nutrition. Chris King will also be bringing down some prizes for the Schwag raffle. FRS will be handing out goodies too. All of these companies will be be in our demo/expo area.
Speaking of demo, you'll be able to try out the latest bikes from Trek/Fisher as they are making the long haul down, give them a big thanks as the rep for our territory was scheduled elsewhere. Instead of saying sorry, we can't do it, they brought down another crew that will be getting back to their family right before Thanksgiving. Please give all of our volunteers and expo exhibitors a big thanks.
We also confirmed MJ's fav, DJ Prince Klassen will be taking care of the music for the Kick-Off Party in the Tap Room at Six Lounge. His work at our Rapha events was a huge hit. Friday 7-9, be there.
Other cool sponsor news is that Trek is kicking down some very cool pint glasses, Nuun will be handling the hydration and Honey Stinger is kicking into the prize list with some tasty nutrition. Chris King will also be bringing down some prizes for the Schwag raffle. FRS will be handing out goodies too. All of these companies will be be in our demo/expo area.
Speaking of demo, you'll be able to try out the latest bikes from Trek/Fisher as they are making the long haul down, give them a big thanks as the rep for our territory was scheduled elsewhere. Instead of saying sorry, we can't do it, they brought down another crew that will be getting back to their family right before Thanksgiving. Please give all of our volunteers and expo exhibitors a big thanks.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Tuesday Race Blast
Over and over we have been amazed by the responses of participants and sponsors alike. Yesterday we got some great feedback and more amazing news. First, that Trek Travel is giving away a Trip for 2 to Moab, but Trek Bicycles didn't want to be left out so they are giving away a Trek District belt drive urban bike.
So we're seeing lots of course previews from riders that came out Sunday, here is a good one from @joeytwowheels on his blog, thanks.
Local MTB fast guy (and nice guy)Craig Kunz took his Garmin on the race loop Sunday, sorry this took a while but the race loop kept changing so we wanted to put out accurate info.
If we haven't told you enough times already make sure you hit up the kick-off party, lots of networking chances and fun to be had, our race sponsors and guest athletes will be coming by. It is 7-9 in the Tap Room at Six Lounge.
Last, but not least, Tobin, our intrepid race director, needs more race volunteers to help with parking. Please come help if you can, it will be a great day, get a limited edition shirt, lunch and some fun.
So we're seeing lots of course previews from riders that came out Sunday, here is a good one from @joeytwowheels on his blog, thanks.
Local MTB fast guy (and nice guy)Craig Kunz took his Garmin on the race loop Sunday, sorry this took a while but the race loop kept changing so we wanted to put out accurate info.
If we haven't told you enough times already make sure you hit up the kick-off party, lots of networking chances and fun to be had, our race sponsors and guest athletes will be coming by. It is 7-9 in the Tap Room at Six Lounge.
Last, but not least, Tobin, our intrepid race director, needs more race volunteers to help with parking. Please come help if you can, it will be a great day, get a limited edition shirt, lunch and some fun.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Monday Race Update
We're now less than a week away. The Pre-ride was a success, some great stories of Lance, Taylor Phinney, Bjorn Selander and local Payson Mcelveen hitting the trails yesterday. Bjorn is set to fly home the 21st but maybe we can twist his arm to stay.
We still need some volunteers, so help out if you can! Sign-up below.
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=9477
Our friends at Sram are still working on bringing in VIP riders, we'll announce as they confirm. Sram will be at the ranch with their big rig and will be giving presentations on their new XX group. Presentation times are as follows:
Saturday, Nov. 21,
10am
11am
2pm
3pm
Sunday, Nov. 22,
10am
11am
2pm
3pm
They will also be at Mellow Johnny's 5-7 on Friday for packet pick-up so make sure you set aside some time. After packet pick-up don't forget the race kick-off party at Six Lounge from 7-9.
Trek will also be at the ranch on Saturday and Sunday with their demo rigs and demo bikes so come out to check the latest Trek/Fisher models like the Top Fuel 9.9, Superfly 100, and more.
We also wanted to mention that Sunday we'll have Hat Creek Burgers out selling some tasty lunch. Great stuff and a favorite of the Mellow Johnny's Shop Staff
More updates to come. Thanks for reading.
We still need some volunteers, so help out if you can! Sign-up below.
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=9477
Our friends at Sram are still working on bringing in VIP riders, we'll announce as they confirm. Sram will be at the ranch with their big rig and will be giving presentations on their new XX group. Presentation times are as follows:
Saturday, Nov. 21,
10am
11am
2pm
3pm
Sunday, Nov. 22,
10am
11am
2pm
3pm
They will also be at Mellow Johnny's 5-7 on Friday for packet pick-up so make sure you set aside some time. After packet pick-up don't forget the race kick-off party at Six Lounge from 7-9.
Trek will also be at the ranch on Saturday and Sunday with their demo rigs and demo bikes so come out to check the latest Trek/Fisher models like the Top Fuel 9.9, Superfly 100, and more.
We also wanted to mention that Sunday we'll have Hat Creek Burgers out selling some tasty lunch. Great stuff and a favorite of the Mellow Johnny's Shop Staff
More updates to come. Thanks for reading.
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