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Major Mountain Races
- La Ruta de los Conquistadores
Nov. 12, 2008
- The Iceman Cometh
Nov. 9, 2008
- Piney Hills Fall Classic
Oct. 25, 2008
- Collegiate Mountain Bike Nationals
Oct. 24, 2008
- Crocodile Trophy
Oct. 21, 2008
- Mountain’s Edge Cactus Cup
Sep. 19, 2008
- The Fall Classic (USAC National Calendar)
Sep. 6, 2008
- NMBS Finals
Aug. 31, 2008
- Laddies Loppet (USAC National Calendar)
Aug. 30, 2008
- Leadville Trail 100
Aug. 9, 2008
- Mountain States Cup/Sol Vista (USAC National Calendar)
Aug. 1, 2008
- Transalp 2008
Jul. 19, 2008
- USAC-MTB National Championships
Jul. 17, 2008
- NMBS at Windham Mountain (USAC National Calendar)
Nov. 21, 2008Fred Dreier's final report from La Ruta 2008
The scabby blisters on my hands are all-but healed, and only a few bits of red clay remain buried in my fingernails. The dull soreness that, just days ago, throbbed in my calves and quads is long gone. After all, I’ve enjoyed four days of rest and ...
Nov. 15, 2008Ramirez wins La Ruta de los Conquistadores
“This is definitely my favorite race and that’s my main motivation,” said Costa Rican cyclist Federico Ramirez (BCR-Pizza Hut) after finishing the 2008’s La Ruta de los Conquistadores, on Saturday in Limón, Costa Rica.
“Lico” was ...
Nov. 14, 2008Ramirez solidifies lead at La Ruta de los Conquistadores
A grim reality sets in at the midpoint of any multi-day mountain bike stage race. The anxious buzz of the event’s first half has all-but petered out, and riders no longer speak only in the tone of optimism. Legs are drained and bodies are ...
Nov. 13, 2008A Fred’s eye view of La Ruta: A mountain of mountains
The most dominant feature on Stage 2 of La Ruta de los Conquistadores is the 25km paved climb from San Ignacio Acosta to Copalchi, which accounts for roughly one-third of the 76km trip from west to east San Jose. In La Ruta’s trusty race guide, ...
Nov. 12, 2008Lico Ramirez takes big lead after stage 1 of La Ruta de los Conquistadores
What’s the best way to quantify pain?
This question popped into my head countless times during today’s opening stage of La Ruta de los Conquistadores, a hellacious 68.7-mile slog from Jaco Beach to the outskirts of San Jose. During the ...
Nov. 11, 2008Heras vs. Ramirez battle set for 2008 La Ruta
A buzz of nervous anticipation hangs thick in the air at Jaco Beach today, as the 400 or so participants in Costa Rica’s 2008 La Ruta de los Conquistadores are picking up race packets, packing bags and preparing for tomorrow’s opening stage. The ...
- Nov. 11, 2008Amanda Carey, Team Kenda Titus Hayes, dominates Iceman
Amanda Carey, Kenda Titus Hayes, dominated the women's field at the Iceman race this past weekend in Traverse City, MI.
Racing in near perfect conditions, she covered the 27 miles from Kalkaska to Traverse City in 1:45:45, more than two minutes ...
Nov. 11, 2008Jury awards damages in 2004 Olympic muck up
A federal jury has awarded more than $300,000 to mountain bike racer Susan Haywood for USA Cycling’s failure to report race results to the UCI, an act of negligence, the court concluded, that cost her a spot on the 2004 Olympic team.
In the ...
Nov. 10, 2008Trek-Volkswagen's Jeremiah Bishop wins The Iceman Cometh
Trek-Volkswagen rider Jeremiah Bishop claimed the men's win at this weekend’s 10th annual Iceman Cometh, a Michigan mountain bike race that caps registration at 2000 because of its immense popularity. In his first attempt, Bishop set a course ...
Nov. 6, 2008A Fred's-Eye View: The conquered challenges his conqueror to a rematch
Fellow Boulderite Brandon Dwight greeted me at the final finish line of last year’s La Ruta de los Conquistadores with a chilled bottle of Imperial in one hand and a digital camera in the other.
The cold booze momentarily soothed the numerous ...
- Nov. 6, 20082000 slated to start a frosty Iceman Cometh
The Iceman Cometh seems likely to live up to its moniker on Saturday, when some 2000 mountain bikers will start the 19th annual race along the northwestern bank of Lake Michigan.
The 27-mile race from Kalkaska to Traverse City has gained a ...
Oct. 31, 2008Fojtik, Steurs celebrate Croc' Trophy wins
Australia’s Naomi Hansen, the woman who for the past ten days has managed a smile, even in her darkest moments, was handed the ultimate accolade by her fellow Crocodile Trophy combatants Friday when the race reached its final destination of Cape ...
