Snow Biking

Courtesy Chris Plesko

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Although the Alaskans and the Minnesotans may have the long snow bike races, we also have snow bike racing. Saturday night was the 2nd race in the Leadville Snow Bike Series.

Congratulations to Chris Plesko for winning! Dave Nice also had a good race. Chris has a good race report and so does Dave.

Last Friday our local paper, The Gazette, had a good write up of the first race. It mentions Chris, who got 2nd in that race. It also had a picture of Dave in the print version but it's missing from the online version.

I keep thinking a should give snow bike racing a try. I used to ride all the time in the snow down here. It's a lot different here than what they're racing on up in the mountains.

I haven't been fit enough the last 2 winters to not be worried about injury myself. The winter before that I was focused on training for the Race Across America and I didn't want to spend the time to figure a bike set up out. I should make it a goal to do do the series next year. I think it would be a lot of fun and give me motivation to train.

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Leadville Snow Racing

The Leadville winter mountain bike series starts tomorrow. I keep thinking a should give some snow racing a try.

Jan. 26 The East Side Epic - a great race on fast snowpacked roads and snowmobile trails through the Historic Mining District.

Feb. 9 The Tennessee Pass Night Jam - Bring the lights for this exciting night race on Tennessee Pass Nordic Center's groomed ski trails.

March 1 Mineral Belt Mayhem - Come to Leadville for the first ever bike race on Lake County's Mineral Belt Trail. A 12 mile groomed bike/ski loop around town. Afterwards watch the ski-joring on Harrison Ave. Horses pulling skiers over 8ft jumps to a flat landing!

Register online at Active.com or email sterlingmudge@gmail.com for more info.

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Biemme Lady Winter Cycling Jersey Long Sleeve For Women Regular Price: $148.00 $90.95 on sale

SIDI Diablo GTX Winter Training Bike Shoes Price: $339.99

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Leadville Winter Bike Races

Update: 2008 Leadville Winter Bike Series information is here.

Once again this year, Melanzana and Bicycle Haven are putting on a winter mountain bike race series in Leadville. There will be 3 races. The dates are January 27, February 10, and February 24. There's more info on a thread at MTBR.com.

Nearly every year I think of going and giving it a try but never have. It would be good practice if I ever decide to attempt the Iditarod Trail Invitational. I know a couple people that have done it. Several years ago I thought pretty seriously about doing it but I've gotten wimpy with cold in my old age. Actually it's because my winter gear is old and worn out and I've spent all my money on other things like RAAM. Of course Jill has said you can make do with whatever you have lying around so I guess I don't really have an excuse.

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