Swope Park

Kansas City Cup...almost here.

Is just around the the corner....September 18th and September 19th.

It's time to show off the place we call home to the rest of the region.

CX race on Saturday, Sept 18th
XC race on Sunday, Sept 19th (UFD Federation Championship)

All the details are here, including course maps---->
www.heartlandrace.com
and
www.unitedindirt.com

And lastly...we have updated the Swope Trail map. Check out the link on the right.

Get Dirt!

SWOPE 101


Details here:
http://forums.earthriders.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=12183

We'll going to lead a little ride for those who want to join. It'll be a nice easy, no drop pace.

We'll be going throught the alternate line opportunities, riding connections between to loops to become oriented to the system (figure out where you are!), discussing "best ways" and/or which direction to ride different areas, and I'll try to answer your questions about the trails the best as I can. Time permitting, we can do a hike on the newest section in progress (the finale of rancho deluxe!)

Sunday September 12.
2 pm
Main Trailhead

Anyone is welcome...newbies to people who ride there 4x a week.

Dirty Thursdays at Swope Park!!!

MTB-KC Presents:
Dirty Thursdays at Swope Park!!!

Who: Cyclocross and mountian bikers alike!
What: Dirt crits, short track MtB, cyclocross, call it what you will!
When: 6:00 pm, Thursday evenings, July 15—October 28
Where: Swope Park, Camp Lake of the Woods
Why: Why not?
Cost: $0

Format: Show and go, Format/course direction will change weekly

PLEASE MEET AT THE TOP OF THE HILL AT CAMP LAKE OF THE WOODS BY 6 PM THURSDAY EVENINGS IF WANTING TO RACE (near the Hogan)!!! YOU WILL STILL HAVE TO PARK AT THE MAIN TRAILHEAD AND RIDE THE HILL UP. ALL RACES ARE SUBJECT TO THE WEATHER/COURSE CONDITIONS.

Questions: Brett Shoffner, 785-nine79-too706, bscm8 (at) umkc.edu
mtbkc.blogspot.com for more.

Swope/ERTA...Front Page news

Our "little" project received some great publicity today, with a Front Page article in the Kansas City Star.

Go here to check it out:
http://bit.ly/9JTa54

Thank you VOLUNTEERS. Earn your dirt.

Trailbuilding this Saturday, June 12th.

National Trails Day was a huge success! We had 25+ workers who knocked out another good chunk of phase 3. If things go well, we'll have a short loop of phase 3 done and connected to phase 1 & 2. We're shooting for the end of the month/first of July to open the remainder of phase 3.

Beginner trailworkers all the way to advanced trailbuilders are encouraged to come out. We'll have plenty to do no matter your level of experience.

DETAILS:
Saturday, June 12th, 8a-12p Weather should be about perfect. Come and go as your schedule allows. If you arrive late we'll be just across Oakwood Drive from the main trailhead, so we should be easy to find.

Meeting Place: Hogan/swimming pool at Camp Lake of the Woods on top of the hill. From the main Swope trailhead, drive up Oakwood Drive, take a left at the "Y" and continue on about 300 yards.

Tools: The usual trail tools...Rakes, Shovels, McLeods, Pulaskis, Rogue Hoes, Weedeaters, Blowers, Handsaws, Chainsaws, etc. If you don't have tools, come anyway...we should have plenty.

Recommended Clothing:
Long pants
Boots/Shoes with protection
Work Gloves
Safety Glasses
Bug Spray

Trail Tasting Afterwards:
If the trails are rideable and/or hikeable, we'll do a trail tasting of the new stuff. Workdays are the only time you'll get a chance to check out the new trail before it's open, so come work then get your ride on!

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