River City Promotions Inc./ Joker Racing Iowa The Orignal Est. 1990

Fort Dodge Gravel Ride Sat 2-7-09

2009-02-05T16:25:00.002-06:00

We will be riding Sat.2-7-09 Drop me a line to see were to hook up with us. 25-35 miles

09Races

2009-02-04T11:35:00.003-06:00

Well we are two races in to our 09 winter race series. We have had some real fun. Thanks to all the racers and the good ol Bike Tech Racers from Cedar Falls area.

2009 Snow Bike Season

2008-11-30T20:21:00.001-06:00

Not far off now the 09 snow bike season. We are working on a couple of race ideas. We should have some info with in the next couple week.

ride safe
Matt B.

Tri Month

2008-08-12T07:13:00.002-05:00

Well theTwin Lakes Tri has pasted. A few more weeks an we will be at the Dog Days Tri and the Hickory Grove Tri. Hoping to put down some faster swim and run times. The bike has been going well but there is always room for improvement.

Twin Lake Triathlon

2008-08-02T19:31:00.002-05:00

Well today was the 2nd annual Twin Lakes Triathlon. What a great event it was. Perfect air temp in the am with a light breeze and warm bath tub water.
28th place overall. Awesome bike, average run and swim.
Looking forward to next year.

Next Stop Spring!

2008-02-21T21:57:00.002-06:00

Well it's hard to believe Spring is not far away. But it's true! A couple more gravel rides and races and it's time to give the road racing a shot this season. It'll be good training for the triathlons.
Besides all that, we are just waiting out the weather and trying to make the best out of it.

Snow Bike #2 Feb. 16th

2008-02-09T16:04:00.000-06:00

Well it's getting close! Snow Bike #2 is only days away and we have riders from Iowa Fall and Cedar Falls coming over to challenge the strong riders from the Des Moines and Omaha area.

This race is shaping up to be a travel gravel route due to ice on the trails. We will change up the course for this event and add a few hills. I will ride the new route Sunday.

So come on out and do some winter riding and have some fun at Amigos after the race.

We will have more prizes from Fat Tire Ale, Amigos, Brown's Shoe Fit Co. and more.

See ya there

Super Race Day

2008-01-26T20:16:00.000-06:00

Well things went great! The cyclist were in rare form today for sure. There were some odd things going on today for sure! The photos tell all.

We had a great time. Looking forward to seeing everyone in Feb. on the 16th.

Dubuque Tripple D Race

2008-01-20T18:00:00.000-06:00

Well we went and gave it our best shot. The conditions were extreme! And the course was not much better. But that's the Idea. Due to a frozen our broken free hub I headed back after 8 miles threw the snow that was 6-8 inches deep in some places and very rutted. I did complete 16 miles total in 2:25 along with Brian Benson who was also having some problems.
Four bad ass cyclist did complete the event in a liitle more than 8 hrs. There were 56 paid cyclist ,35 started and 4 finished. We had a good time overal.
Fix the bike for this weekend and go again!
So this coming weekend we will be hosting our own winter race and the weather looks to be great!

Race Course

2008-01-14T19:00:00.000-06:00

Sunday was cold with a lite wind. I began the course in western Webster County riding the Lizard Creek Valley east towards Fort Dodge. Some nice little hills, some flats and a overall great ride. Approximate distance was around 22 miles minus the Loomis loop.
Hope for some decent weather!

Vintage 1997 Ski Bike! Fun behind a snowmobile or down hill

2008 Snow Bike Racing / Iowa

2007-12-05T19:32:00.000-06:00

2008 Amigos Snow Bikes Series

Sat January 26th Amigos Snow Bike XC,

Point to Point XC Race

Sat Feb. 16th Amigos Snow Bike XC.

closed course xc race in loomis Park

Races will be staged from Amigos Bar& Grill in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Registration: will be 8:00 to 9:45 and race at 10:00.
Fees: $15 plus $2 day lisc. for non USAC Members
Awards: Medals three deep and 100% payback for experts. Also prizes and drawings

Show up and race both events and be entered in a cash drawing at the last event.
Sponsors at this time are Hammer Nutrition, Amigos Bar, Ft Dodge Parks Rec., Browns Shoe Fit Company, Rasmussen Bike Shop West Des Moines, Iowa and many other local sponsors We are working on more sponsors at this time.
These events will be USAC Sanctioned Events.

Currently race distances wil be 22- 25 mile for point to point. and 10-20 for XC course race. Dist will be determined by race categorys and weather conditions. So come out and ride, have some fun and food

Riders will be transported to start location for Jan 26th event and will ride back from there.

Racers List:

Bruce Neil

Thad Neil

Brian Benson

Jim Logan

Mr. Kramer

Corey Hill

Randle 50/50

Lance Andre 50/50

John Newell

Nathan Harp

Been a While

2007-11-24T15:45:00.000-06:00

Well it has been some time since I posted here. But I am still around.
Just been riding, running and racing. Starting some training for next years season and the Hy Vee Triathlon.

Last week we ran the Living History Farms XC Run. Went well. I trimmed about 22 minutes off last years time. I was digging that. Next year I hope to cut things by 10 more minutes.

Just started a Yahoo group for the Fort Dodge Area cyclist, runners and mutli sporters. So check it out. A great tool for the locals to get together and chat about local cycling and running.

Also we have been working on the trails in Oleson and Loomis Parks.

Oleson parks trails are all cleaned up except for a section with a tree down that needs cut up.

Also i began cutting in a new trail along the valley by the band shell. We are planning a couple of races of some sort for 08.

Well time to go fire up the grill.
Have a great Thanksgiving weekend.
Matt

I'm a Big Guy! That's how I roll!

2007-07-23T17:42:00.000-05:00

Ya it's me! Yes I finished the Hy Vee Triathlon! Dam, big guys get no respect!

Well since this photo was taken I raced mountain bikes at Boone Iowa and finished 17th in my age group at the Iowa Games Triathlon.

It is an addiction! I have four more triathlons I plan on doing this season. Maybe more?

What a great sport!

Iowa Games Triathlon

2007-07-15T17:40:00.000-05:00

Well this weekend was the Triathlon for the Iowa Games. Over 400 plus triathletes and some nice weather.
Things went well for me for the most part a 17Th place finish in my age group with a 1:25 time. My times are improving.
Brian Benson and my wife Dawn both took a shot at their first triathlon. Both found there first open water event swim to be a real challenge. But besides that they both finished. Brian finished 16Th in his age group at 1:20 and Dawn finished around 20Th in her age group with 1:54.
The training continues for the Twin Lake Triathlon Aug. 11Th doing that one as a team to help maybe get a new friend involved in the triathlon lifestyle. Then we will be going to the Big Creek Olympic Triathlon on Sunday.

IMBCS Seven Oaks

2007-07-01T18:30:00.000-05:00

What a day! First real technical xc race this year. Felt great but after one good wipe out and a seat post that kept letting the seat slip up I only finished one 7 mile lap of a two lap race.
Course was really fun and fast when you were not climbing hills. Time to get a Thompson seat post for the next race.
Thanks to all the folks at Single Track Promotions for a great event.

HyVee Triathlon/ Awesome!

2007-06-18T18:10:00.000-05:00

What a great event. We had so much fun. The boby felt great for the whole event. Had some problems at the begining of the swim but things worked out. The bike portion went awesome and had a pretty good cycling time. Transisions were way to slow but that will be delt with next time. Run went pretty good cosidering the heat. Felt really good when I finished.
I will do this one next year for sure.

Next will be the Ironman 70.3 in Madison Wis. next year. Until then I'll be doing many more sprint triathlons. Can't wait

HyVee Triathlon

2007-06-16T07:40:00.000-05:00

Well the day has come just hours away to the start of the HyVee Triathlon. The nerves are kicking in. The biggest triathlon in the US! Maybe that has something to do with it?
After training very hard for almost a year just for this event I hope and pray that it goes well.
I have really become addicted to the multi sport racing events since doing the DesMoines Dirty Dualathlon last season. So far this season I have done off road dual athlons in Kansas and Iowa and ran at the Dam to Dam event.
The HyVee Triathlon is my main objective this year, but once it has past I will resume a few IMBCS mountain bike races and of course a few more triathlons. I have to at least make it to a few BMX races this season to. I Love racing BMX!
Also we are hosting a IMBCS Mountain Bike Race at Oleson Park in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Looking very forward to this event.
In 2008 River City Promotions will be hosting an off road Dualathlon in Fort Dodge, Iowa. This event is in the early planning stages but is coming along.

Well time to load the car, wish me well this Sunday at the HyVee Tri.
Matthew J. Byrne

Five Days & Counting / HyVee Triathlon

2007-06-11T22:21:00.000-05:00

Well the time to perform is getting close. yesterday I road 26 miles in the wind and did a 3 mile run following the ride. felt good! Took a bath in a tub of ice following the run and ride. Not as bad as I thought. Felt good.
Just a few more training days and it will be time for the HyVee Triathlon. Can't wait!

Dam to Dam

2007-06-05T17:34:00.000-05:00

Well I'm still here. This last weekend my wife Dawn , Amber and myself ran the 5k run at the Dam to Dam. What a great event. We had a whole lot of fun. Also a great training day in preporation for the HyVee Triathlon.

Training for that event continues and is going well. I have four more triathlons planned for this summer and some running events. Maybe a few mountainbike races.

Photo is from Off Road Dualathlon in DSM back in April.

Loomis Park Trail Work

2007-04-12T05:48:00.000-05:00

Well this week I made it to the LoomisTrail to ride and run a feew times. While at the park I cleared the trails of downed limbs and had to remove a couple of downed trees with the chain saw.
I set one new trail bridge in place a while back. But could not install the other new bridge I built because someone stole it! A 12ft 275lb bridge gone. I have an idea who is behind it.
No biggy though because I'll build a new bridge.
The trails are in very nice shape.
Also the folks from the FD Garden Club are thinning some of the lower timber area and it looks really nice.
Once things drie out a little more we will be adding a new tral section this year.

Also we will begin trail work in Oleson Park by May.

Race Day

2007-03-30T06:02:00.000-05:00

Race day has come. Tim, Brian and myself are hitting the God Countrys Off Road Dualathlon and it should be a muddy mess! Should be an interesting weekend! There are currently 16 pre registered Clysdale racers and I plan on putting them Down! Well see how it goes?

More coming later.
Matt

Race re-scheduled to March 10 th

2007-02-28T21:22:00.000-06:00

Due to current snow and ice conditions and forecast for more, up to 12 inches. So the race is re-scheduled for march 10 th . If that does not work that's it, because I'm going racing!
This will be a St.Pats Day snow bike xc at Amigos.
Come out and have some fun.

matthew j byrne

Gravel Road Ridin!

2007-02-18T17:32:00.000-06:00

What a great day fora ride. Rode 17 miles today from my place to Kennedy Lake via snowy gravel roads. Temp was nice, wind light and the single speed did it's job. That old single speed is addictive. But I'm still looking forward to riding a geared bike this season at most of the races.

Off Road Dualathlon

2007-02-17T09:31:00.000-06:00

Well the time is getting closer. Tim & I are training along with Brian in preparation for our debut for the 2007 cycling season in Lawrence Kansas. We are competing in one of the dual series races in Kansas in March. Should be a great time. Also a great test to see where I am at with my training so far.
My new Klein Attitude XXX will be going south to Rasmussen Bike Shop for completion by the great mechanics they have on staff. I no it will be ready to race when they finish it.
So if you need a new bike, repairs or anything else involved with cycling, Rasmussen Bike Shop is the place to go. I've sent people from around the State to there shop for new bikes. Everyone was super happy with their dealings with Greg and the gang.
Plus they helped me pick out my Quintana Roo tri bike for this summers Hy Vee Triathlon which they are the Official Bike Sponsor.
Well time to go, I am getting some swim coaching today.

Tim the Trail Master

2007-02-10T13:48:00.000-06:00

Tim is the master! Thanks to his atv we pulled two new trail bridges in to place on the Loomis Park Trail. We will mount them in place this spring.

A cold day for some winter fun.

Great Day for a Ride

2007-02-10T13:41:00.000-06:00

A little cold but well worth it? Yes it was! Thanks. We all had a great time.

Snow Bike II

2007-02-05T21:06:00.000-06:00

Well it's time again to race in the snow. This weekend is Snow Bike II in Ft. Dodge Feb.10th
Should be a little warmer. Looking for a good turn out of riders.

Did BRR this last weekend. Very cold and windy on the way to Rippey. Coming back was great.

matt

One Cold Day!!

2007-01-28T18:13:00.000-06:00

Well today I put together two trail bridges for Loomis Park. Just need to add a couple of trim pieces and they will be ready to load and take to the park. Maybe later this week.

Cold Day for a ride!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-01-27T19:27:00.000-06:00

Well it was a cold day for a ride. But I went anyway. Swam for 45 min. and ran for 30 min. then down to the trail for a quick loop around Loomis. Very cold and windy!! Trails were some what passable. We will groom the trail a week prior to next race to help out.

Currently building two new trail bridges for Loomis at home to take to park. Hopefully will have in park for next event.

folling my ride today I strayed from training to drink a few beers with Tim at Amigos. A fine finish to a fine day!

Till next time!
Matthew J.

Snow Time

2007-01-21T08:38:00.000-06:00

Well the snow has come again. Time to do a little snowmobiling and cross country skiing today.
Kids did a little riding yesterday.
Maybe get the mountainbike out for a while

Race

2007-01-14T09:18:00.000-06:00

Well the course set up went great and the course was in pretty decent shape. Turn out was low but we had a great time. Brian, Tim, Brandon and I cleaned up the course in record time. Tim tried to kill me on the fourwheeler, but I survived.
The next race is in Feb. 10th and March 3rd More to come inthe near future.

Matt

Lets Race

2007-01-12T18:26:00.000-06:00

Weather is cold.
But it is Jan. so lets race. The race in the morning begins at 11am reg. is from9:00 til 10:30 awards will follow race with some food.
Hope to see everyone there. Also Tim Volf will be back and on hand for comic relief.
matt

Race outlook Perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-01-11T19:27:00.000-06:00

Cold and snowin. Just perfect for racing. Tim and I will be setting setting up the course at 7a.m. Sat. Registration is at 9to 10:30a.m.

Hope to see everyone there.

Upcoming Race

2007-01-07T08:12:00.000-06:00

Well the 13th is the first snow bike race. we are watching the weather conditions. The course at this time is very wet. not realy ridable. I will going on the trails monday to check things out.

New trail add ons for 2007

2006-12-29T17:37:00.000-06:00

That's right it's almost 2007. I've been working on a few ideas for trails in both Oleson and Loomis.
First in Oleson will be a 1500 to 2000ft loop behind the pool area in the timber. Our Sept. 16th race will be staged from the pool area and timed from behind the pool in the open shelter. This will make the playground more accessable for the kids and the use off the bathrooms and shower in the pool area for all. Also parking will be right up front.
Then in Loomis Park I am working with the city on a reconection plan of the upper Loomis trail. This section will take you from the south end of Loomis by Amigos in to the park on a sweet piece of single track with an awesome view from the top.

More to come in the future. Stay tuned!

Another Mild Day

2006-12-23T07:59:00.000-06:00

Going to be a warmer than normal this weekend. What better to do than take advantage of it.
Do a nice size trail run this morning maybe some last minute Christmas shopping and then I am going on a night ride with Tiny Tim.

Everybody have a great Christmas and New Year

Iowa City Ridin

2006-12-09T06:48:00.000-06:00

Well the temps are supose to be in the 50's today and sunday. What better to do than get in some riding on the trails. The single speed is ready to go. Just waitingfor the sun to rise up.

Time to run,
Matt

2007 Fort Dodge XC Races set.

2006-11-30T17:42:00.000-06:00

Well it's done! 2007 Events are set for Fort Dodge area.
First is the Amigos Sub Zero XC Series. Three fun events, food and prizes. Fun for all.
Dates are Jan. 13th, Feb. 10th and March 3rd. All events will be based from Amigos. Regisrtation will be from 9am til 10:30 am race at 11:00am awards and food will follow event.
You can register online at Active.com or the day of event. http://active.com/ http://www.bikeiowa.com/

Then we will be hosting one IMBCS Series race this year and that will be the good ol Terror in the Timber at Oleson Park in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Sept. 16th. More info on this event to come in the near future.

Looking forward to seeing everone at the races.

MatthewJ. Byrne
River City Cycling Promotions
Joker Racing

Loomis Park Trails

2006-11-22T06:21:00.001-06:00

Went ridin in Loomis Park last night. Had to cut a few big down trees off the trail. May be working on the bridges this weekend if things work out.
Should be in great shape for upcoming races.

Winter Snow XC Series? Oh Yea!

2006-11-10T23:29:00.000-06:00

It's in the works. Another season for the Amigos Winter Snow XC Series. Dates will be coming soon. First race may be in December?

Maybe you now some of these folks?

In the Army

2006-11-10T06:05:00.000-06:00

Well I have been out of the US Army for some time now. They still want me I guess. Yesterday I received paperwork from the Army mentioning possiable re activation for active duty.
What a screwed up mess!

DesMoines Dirty Dual

2006-11-06T18:10:00.001-06:00

What an awesome event! We had a lot of fun. Minus the pain. I do hope this event returns for 07 and maybe a couple new ones around the state.
Well time to ice my ankle for a while.

matt b

Lovin it

2006-11-02T20:45:00.000-06:00

A little photo of myself feeling the glory of a great ride. Gota love it!

Ridin The Wind

2006-10-21T16:27:00.000-05:00

Hello all! Just returned from a cold and very windy ride. I am now feeling the burn! But it's a good burn.
Goning to do a run/ride in the am and then to a beinfit for Mike Lunburg in Clare, Iowa. Here is fighting cancer. Hope they have a great turnout.

Ride on
M Byrne

Ready and willing.

2006-10-13T18:45:00.000-05:00

I'm ready to giver hell this weekend in Des Moines @ the Sterling Circus XC Time Trial. The weather should be nicer and not as cold. Looking forward to this event, it's always a fun one.
Then it's of to the Dirt Dual XC Nov. 5th
Let's keep riding
Matt B

Coming Trail Projects in Ft. Dodge

2006-10-09T19:06:00.000-05:00

Well it's that time of year. We have one trail bridge that needs a new deck one small one to be replaced in Loomis Park and maybe a couple of new ones to install in Finie Park. I have been working with the Parks and Rec dept. to get some materials. Anyone who wants to help drop me a line.

Matt

Iowa Games XC

2006-10-08T18:26:00.000-05:00

Thanks to all who made the Iowa Games mountain bike race great. We had a really good time. Myself I had an awesome time with a 1st place in my age group and 6th place in the overall. Something felt really different this time. My first race of the season and I ran as hard at the finish as I did at the start. The running has been really helping out.
Next week it's down to the Circus for a little time trial. Looking forward to that. They always put on a great event.

M Byrne

Missing the Races

2006-09-09T16:24:00.000-05:00

Well im missing the races. Adam and Missy are both in sports. Soccer on Sat. and Foot Ball on Sundays. There growing up fast.
Teh next race here is scheduled for Sept. 24 at Oleson Park. Over the next couple weeks i'll be finishing things up in preperation. Looking forward to seeing everyone again.

Well time to get ready to go to the game tonite.

Matt

Sugar Bottom Scandal

2006-08-06T12:52:00.000-05:00

I hope the Sugar Bottom Fun ride goes well. It's sad to see the real race get tanked. But that's the way it goes. Ive heard that they could not make any money at that event? At $35 a rider I really do not understand that. The boys at boone make ends meet even after they pay seven oaks for use of the trails. They may not make much but they also do it because they love the the sport. That's saying alot! We get buy in Fort Dodge. After paying off my young event staff with a small donation, paying insurance and covering my misc expences we still come out with money to donate to local causes. We give to causes such as the Oleson Park Zoo, IMBA and this season we are helping the Central Iowa Humaine Society.
If ICOR is making $35 a rider with maybe 85 riders their pulling down a $2900. Got me but that's some good cash. But I can see making it a money thing. $35 entry is way to much! Hopefully they get things figured out?

Well back to work.
Have a great weekend all.

On to the next race

2006-07-31T09:04:00.000-05:00

Well we had a great turn out Sunday. A large Sport and Expert class and a few new lady racers. The day was hot but not as bad as forecast. We had a few small issues that caused an extra wait for results but all in all when things were finished we had a great day.
Thank you to all the racers and their family's and all of my friends and family for there help.
Also a big thank you to Fort Dodge Parks and Recreation Dept. For the use of these great parks and there help.
Plus a big thank you to IORCA & IMBS for making off road cycling a better thing in Iowa. Also all the sponsors who support the teams, events and series.
Matthew J. Byrne
Events Director
Joker Cycling Iowa

Think Cool

2006-07-30T07:02:00.000-05:00

Well it's 7am sunday before the race. Temp is 72 degrees and climing back. Hoping to have a good day and stay cool.

Loomis Race

2006-07-28T02:45:00.000-05:00

Loomis race will be Sunday the 30th. Registration begins from 9:30 til 11:30 Racing 12
The amount of laps will be decided prior to event based upon weather condtions.
Temps will be in the 90's so get hydrated prior to event. Fluids will be avaliable at event.
The course is in good shape. So come on out and support your great State Series.

Bike build begins

2006-06-06T21:42:00.000-05:00

Well I'm sticking with what I know. I purchased a new Klein Attitude frame to build. Know to find some parts. Let the search begin.

cross training

2006-06-03T15:22:00.000-05:00

Well I don't know but I think bailing hay is cross training? Boy it sure felt like it.
Went to the Frontier Days Bike Ride today in Fort Dodge and they had a really great turn out.

Thats it for today
matt

Sunday Trail Work

2006-05-28T16:36:00.000-05:00

All has went as planned. The Oleson Park trail south of the Band Shell is complete. Weeded, trees trimmed and downed trees cut and moved. The far south section loop which I built quite a few years back is becoming a small obstacle course, with five small log obstacles. But most of them will have an optional route around for hikers and beginner cyclist. I also added about a 1000 feet to one area due to Parks and Rec backfilling an area will tree waste. Worked out very well.
also in the near future we will be installing a trail marking system in the park. With all the service roads it gets hard to navigate the course if your new to the area.
I also did ride the course when finished and I can say it's a lot of fun. Even though I have been dealing with heat exhaustion from yesterdays trail work and trail run.

Matt

Trail work and Ride

2006-05-28T08:41:00.000-05:00

I believe i'll have to go to the trail today and finish every thing o the south side and maybe do a little ride.
Should be a good day to get the road bike out to? Maybe some beer? Ride then beer? Cool!

Byrnzzy out

Sept 24th Race to Be at Oleson Park

2006-05-27T11:17:00.000-05:00

Due to popular demand we are moving the sept. race from Loonis Park to Oleson Park. The famous Timber Line Trai.l The once home to the NORBA US Regional Championships and a few NORBA State Championships and many other great xc races.
We are going down today to begin some trail prep.
Any one interested in trail work or helping at the event is more than welcome.

matt Byrne

Dodger Cyclists of Fort Dodge: June 1st Meeting

2006-05-24T23:26:00.000-05:00

Dodger Cyclists of Fort Dodge: June 1st Meeting

Trail hoping iowa

2006-05-24T21:05:00.000-05:00

Well due to traveling with my job I get the chance to ride and find new trails around iowa. Mainly when time permitts, until the last couple months. I've been making time and getting it done in prep. to doing more mtb racing this season.
Last night I rode some nice single track trails on the west side of Dewitt, Iowa by the super 8 motel.
Tonite me and my old Scott single speed hit a few small sections of single track in Mount Vernon, Iowa. In the morning I head west to Boone, Iowa. May stop at Peterson pitts for some single track action.
Photo of my new bike to be?
Well time to go i have to go for a run.

Byrnz out

Bike Build?

2006-05-21T21:42:00.000-05:00

Time to get a new set of wheels under me this year. What to do? Used, New, or build from scratch?
I am thinking build. Most of the time I refit my ride whith all the parts I want after I buy it.
So I am thinking of going with a new Cinelli mtb frame and having the fellos at Rassy's build her up from there. We'll have to wait and see.

Looking forward to racing a few more times this season and also putting on our events. This year I will be working with my son Adam on our local events and hopefully pass things on to him down the road when he is older. Time will tell.
Back running again and planning on doing the Dam to Dam. That should be interesting.
I believe after a partial hiatas from every thing last season I have my MoJo back.

we till next time
Byrnzzzzzzy out

Trail work

2006-04-26T17:32:00.000-05:00

I will be doing trail work at Loomis park in
Fort Dodge this weekend. Any one wanting to help call me at 515-570-8354.
Mainly cleaning up downed trees and light bridge repair.

Matt Byrne

Races Set

2006-02-27T17:56:00.000-06:00

Both events this year will be cross country races. They will be on sundays July 30th and Sept 17th.
Any personal help our extra sponsors will be great.

matt

Event Registration 2006

2006-02-23T22:08:00.000-06:00

This season we will be offering riders to register online at Active.com Our first event is post there.

If weather is decent this weekend work will begin on the Loomis trail loop. See how things go?
later

2006 Event Dates

2006-02-23T20:24:00.000-06:00

Here we go! I have got things lined up with Thad Neil and Cam Kirpatrick of the IORCA. The two events Joker Cycling of Iowa will be putting on are as follows. July 30 Loomis Park Fort Dodge Iowa, Amigos River Side XC Challenge. Sept 17 0r 18 Amigos Fall Fest Mountain Bike Dualathalon. This last Event will be in conjuction with Fort Dodges Fall Fest that weekend apon approval. These Events will be NORBA sanctioned. Fliers with all info will be ready and at area bike shops and sporting goods retailers in the next three weeks. All events will host kids events. Also cash purse will be put up for expert level athletes and medals and prizes for other levels.

YE HA Lets Get er on!!!!!!!!!!!!
Joker Out!!

cold weather riding

2006-02-10T18:04:00.000-06:00

Well the weather has changed. O well it is winter. Hopefully i'll get a ride in suday afternoon. Other wise I'll be ridin that old spin trainer. Race dates for 06 for fort dodge are being set around existing dates in Iowa for 06. They should be posted in the next week.

joker out

Brian Rides in the cold

2006-02-04T15:25:00.000-06:00

While Brian Benson is riding in the cold iowa air on the annual BRR Ride down in Perry Iowa I am at a warm computer attempting to get things going for this cycling season. Hope Brian is staying warm? I am! But sunday Tim and I will brave the cold for a ride around the lake hopefully.
As for our races this year they will most likely be NORBA sanctioned.

Joker1

Back in the Saddle!!!!!!!!

2006-02-04T14:40:00.000-06:00

After being away from things it has gave me some time to orginize my thoughts. I am coming back at the cycling world like a ton of bricks! My goal is to put on a couple of top notch off road events thi 06 season. I will be posting more info as it is avaliable.
The Joker

I'm Back

2005-07-11T21:53:00.000-05:00

Well it's been a while. But I am back. Our Race was called due to 8 inches plus of rain. We will reschedule. The Boone race was held this last weekend and it went well from what my teammate Brian Benson told me. I over slept and did not make it.
Coming up this weekend are the Iowa games. TT in Story City Fri., MTB in Ames at Peterson Pitts and Road Race Sunday in Boone. To all going I wish you the best of luck. I will not be on hand due to earlier family commitment..
Work will be starting on the trails in Oleson park in Ft Dodge Iowa for the Terror in The Timber XC Race. It will be a challenge for all!

Till next time Burnzie Out!

2005-05-16T22:20:00.000-05:00

Matt is happy indeed to have bridge complete excluding the rails.

Decorah Time Trials

2005-04-28T18:21:00.000-05:00

We went we road and we got our ass kicked. Totally awesome course and a perfect day for a race. I was out of shape and tis course really proved that. But I did finish the course.
Had a great time and we will return to Decorah next year for a better challenge.

This weekend we will be going to Waverly Iowa for an xc race. Hopefully a less painful ride.
Hope to see all there.
Matt B

Up Coming Events

2005-04-22T21:10:00.000-05:00

Well this weekend is the first Iowa cross Country Mountain Bike Race. Realy hope it goes great. Sunday the Decorah Time Trials and we will be there racing and getting some good photos. Sounds like the weather should be perfect.

May 7th Ft Dodge Iowa Dodge Cyclist will be hosting it's annual Cycle De Mile Ride. The ride will begin at Amigos Grill on the river. More info coming soon.

Good luck to Jeff K. and all the Iowa MTB riders this weekend.

Joker Cycling & Promotions of Iowa

2005-04-09T22:12:00.000-05:00

Joker Cycling & Promotions of Iowa

Loomis Trail Bridge

2005-04-09T13:52:00.000-05:00

We are finished! The upper Loomis trail bridge has been all rebuilt and is open for use. Today all the fellos from Dodger Cyclist pitched in and rebuilt the bridge on the upper loomis trail. It is now 24 ft long and approx. 4 ft wide. Really came out nice! Will be posting build pictures soom
Matt Byrne
Joker Cycling Iowa

last snow bike

2005-03-13T18:21:00.000-06:00

great turn out and weather. The snow bike races are now complete? Thanks to all.
matt B

Sundays Race

2005-03-12T19:12:00.000-06:00

It's time again for another snow bike race. Looks to be cold with a little snow on the ground. Should be a great race. See ya all in Webster City Sunday 9:30 reg Race 10:30

Feel the Pain!

2005-02-26T17:37:00.000-06:00

Snow Bike Race????
The race went on as scheduled. At the begining the course looked to be very fast. As the temp went up the lap times slowed down. These guys and gals road on the edge today pushing their bodies and bikes to the farthest limits. The race took over two hours to finish! Many bikes & riders failed to finish. Mainly due to mechanical failures. We even had a frame break. What a day!
This is why I love this sport so.
Thanks to all who showed today and gave it there best.
Another painful and challenging day in Fort Dodge, Iowa Mountain Bike Racing
Matthew J. Byrne /Event Promoter

Trail Holding Great

2005-02-24T18:41:00.000-06:00

the trail is holding together just fine. The temps are going to be in the mid 30's so the trail should be somewhat firm. Over all it should be a very fast course. If anyone is looking to help with a race We could really use some help. Lt me know. matt 712-469-3923

Trail Conditions For Race

2005-02-23T12:43:00.000-06:00

Well today I went and hiked the Loomis Park Trail. The trail looks great! One small tree needs cut up but otherwise things are great. Now if the weather works out were in for a good one!
Hope to see everyone there.

Found it

2005-02-17T21:53:00.000-06:00

Excellent Site! I put a comment in. Matt are you heading down this weekend?

Riding with the Big Dogs

2005-02-16T18:40:00.000-06:00

Well today I talked to Sterling at Rassmussen Bike Shop in Des Moines. Looks like Brian Benson & I will be riding with their cycling team this year. I'm really looking forward to that. They have a really powerful group of racers and hopefully I may learn a few new things to improve on my cycling..

2005-02-13T15:21:00.000-06:00

A relaxing chat after the race. Wet muddy and cold. What a great day. See ya in Fort Dodge Feb. 26th. Maybe we'll have snow? But if not?

Webster City Snow Bike Race

2005-02-13T15:14:00.000-06:00

Thanks to Thad and all the guys in Webester City for putting on a great race. Weather conditions were very tough! But we all made it to the finish line.

2005-02-13T15:12:00.000-06:00

Pushing it to the limit on a cold rainy day

Joker Racing Iowa / Central Iowa MTB Patrol

2005-02-11T21:29:00.000-06:00

Joker Racing Iowa / Central Iowa MTB Patrol

Spring Day

2005-02-11T16:02:00.000-06:00

Just returned from a nice run with my dog Duker Boy. 40 degrees out not bad. Getting the road bike ready for a Saturday ride. Well time to get back to The Captain & Casey Show

2005-02-11T14:38:00.000-06:00

Loving Moab

Two days till race time

2005-02-11T06:37:00.001-06:00

Two days till the first snowbike race. will the weather hold? I don't know, I'm not a weather guy!
But I will be there racing my bike mud or snow. Bring your back up bike if your worried about getting your main bike dirty.

Moab Utah

2005-02-10T15:24:00.000-06:00

Brian Benson putting a serious hurtin on Moab

But he makes awesome wine!

2005-02-10T13:55:00.000-06:00

Trying to look tough! But a little more like the guy in the air

Central Iowa Mountain Bike Patrol

2005-02-10T13:19:00.000-06:00

For about four years are group has been an IMBA Club and a Mountain Bike Patrol Group in the Central Iowa are. If you are interested in becoming part of the group let me know. We will be starting trail builing and repairs in the Ft Dodge area this spring when the trails permitt.
I would really like to get this group a little more orginized this season.

Matt B

2005 MTB Racing Events / Fort Dodge, Iowa

2005-02-10T13:10:00.000-06:00

Here we go again! The dates have been set and it's now time to get racing!!!!!!!

Event #0 Amigos Frozen Challenge XC Feb. 26th Loomis Park Ft. Dodge, Iowa
Event #1 Fathers Day Frenzie XC June 26th Loomis Park Ft. Dodge, Iowa
Event #2 Terror in the Timber XC Aug. 14th Oleson Park Ft. Dodge, Iowa
Aug 14th race may be the Iowa State Championship? I will update
We will be sanctioning our events with NORBA / USAC
Hope to see everyone at these events! We love having all of you there!

Snow Bike Races

2005-02-10T11:52:00.000-06:00

Time to put the number plates on and get racing. This sunday Feb. 13th in Webster City Iowa IMBCS snow bike #1. Lets Race