Lesson learned at Village Creek

Kara pointed out that the new trail signs looked great...
Adam said they used a covering like Shellac (I think) and
they looked great and the full 8 mile loop was well marked

Gotta group shot...Jackie studying the map...lol

3 miles from the visitor's center, Lisa had a flat.  Not just
a flat, a locust thorn flat that somehow poked multiple holes
through the tube we found out later.  Adam had a patch kit and
a tube, but it didn't fit her 29 inch tire.  So they patched it but
down one hill it was flat again. 

A close look at the thorn

We were thankful that one of these horses that passed us didn't
get a thorn...that would HURT for sure!  These riders were
mighty chatty!

Sunday, January 20, 2013

We had our first flat tire at Village Creek yesterday...overall we rode bikes for 8 miles, started 20 minutes late cause of a family member...you know who you are...then Lisa had a flat...and we realized that 9 of us weren't prepared.  Luckily Adam had a patch kit and went to town but when it failed, Kyle and Adam came up with an EXCELLENT idea and filled the tire with leaves so Chuck could ride Lisa's bike back.  Great idea guys!  Now we know to first, have a tube packed.  (We didn't have anything packed and I had even commented earlier while loading the bikes that since I was riding Chloe's new beauty of a bike, she didn't have a MTB flat kit and I do believe Jackie said, and I quote, "we never have mountain bike ride flats".)  Thanks Jackie for making one of my worries come true.  Just kidding but really it was 4:15 p.m. when the second flat happened, it was getting dark and cold.  So let's all get a MTB flat kit ready...just sayin! :)

Mountain Bike Ride this Saturday, Village Creek

I think it's time for a new camera....but here's CoCo's new bike!
I'm dying to give it a spin.  We'll see if she wants to ride with
us too but if not, I 'm bringing this Specialized Myka out! :)
And I just realized we've reached a point in our lives that
we can wear the same clothes, same shoes and now same
bicycle....I hope she'll ride with us Saturday, I've got
David's Pro Flex which is great condition just in case!

Tuesday, January 15, 2012

There's a mountain bike ride slated for this Saturday at 2:30 at Village Creek, meet at the visitor's center parking lot.  Keep in mind that Adam at Village Creek has bikes to rent for you guys that don't have one!! Call him at 238-9406 to make your reservation.  I'm excited that I'll have Chloe's new bike out there, giving it a loop!  Plan on an hour or so ride, it gets dark early so we won't dilly dally.  I'll bring snacks and drinks for post ride social time.  Weather forecast is high of 56 and winds southwest at 9 mph.

We're running a long run at Stan's Sunday at 3 pm for those getting ready for the Little Rock Half.   See ya'll Saturday at the park!  (and I hope everyone's power stays on tonight with all this ice and low temps...I told Chloe I bet school's out for sure tomorrow cause of the buses...we'll see at 6 am!!) Keeli:)

'Year of the Bicycle', Commercial Appeal, Memphis

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Jackie sent me this link from the Commercial Appeal today.  It's one of eight articles on the Bluff City as we head into the new year.  Let's git riding BBC!  When can ya'll ride next?  I know Hirons, Martin, Jackie and I are slated to do the 8 mile Hill and Dale, I believe us 3 Smith's will run it for our 4th time!  A great trail race for sure, it's on Jan. 5 at Shelby Meeman State Park in Memphis.  Enter at racesonline.com.

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2012/dec/27/year-of-the-bicycle-sees-major-change-in-culture/

BBC Jersey Logo

On a plain tshirt....

This is one for the internet....

With a white background

Friday, December 21, 2012

It's the first day of winter and supposed to be the end of the world on 12-21-12 but we're all still kicking!

Here's a logo that Kim White designed as a possibility for a jersey for our club.  I like it and welcome comments or suggestions...let me know what you think!  Keeli

Bike ride this Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at 9:30

This is our new kitten Zipper the day after we had house
guests...don't lay around...meet Kara and I for a laid back
ride on Saturday!  And keep in mind, we are all training for
the Little Rock Half Marathon so some may really ride! :)

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

We are riding road bikes this Saturday at 9:30 am from my house at Birdeye.  We are planning on the Vanndale loop plus Million Dollar Road.  Plan on 1-1/2 hours and about 25 miles.  We're fired up!  Weather should be sunny and 56 is the high.  I will have snacks for post ride fun, but lemme know if you're showing up for it so I'll have enough.  Keeli :)

Mountain Bike Ride Saturday the 10th at Village Creek

Hello from Village Creek.

I will be leading a mountain bike ride on Saturday Nov. 10th at 3:30 p.m. We will meet at the Visitor Center Parking lot and will ride for an hour or two depending on what the group wants.

Also in case any of the roadies out there are wanting to try mountain biking, but do not have a bike we now have three brand new Specialized Hardrock rental bikes.

This is the small. Perfect for the teen who is ready for a little adventure, or short adult!

This is the large. It has some purple highlights to it, which of course is the color of royalty.

This is the XL don't let it's size fool you, this thing will fly down the trail.

I have personally tested all three of these bikes and they are going to be a blast on the trail. So now you have no excuse to miss tomorrows ride. See you there.

Adam Leslie
Park Interpreter
Village Creek State Park
870-238-9406

Gearhead Cyclocross Race Results, Village Creek

This is the A race which was after the B.  B was first because
it is shorter than the A.  I think A's are your fastest group.
I think that's the winner of the A and close behind is Daniel
Shaffer who is the Start2Finish guru in Memphis.
Start2Finish always does a wonderful race, they know
what they are doing and are wonderful to work with!

The A group start line...they raced the same course for 45
minutes plus a lap which I think at their speed was 12 laps,
it was tough I tell ya!  See winners below!

Here's Jackie on the dismount....B group

Oops here's me....I kinda like not having any photos on here!

As novice's, Kara and I held a conversation most of the race,
I kid you not then I had to remount and get over the dirt
pile because I was in the wrong gear....Kara was #1!

Stan and Martin

The B race starting line was held up by whomever
but East Birdeye (that would be Kara and Whit)...
the race official kept asking where number 114 and
115 was...hahaha..
The B group raced for 35 minutes plus a lap...I think
we did 6 laps but I wasn't sure because when they rang
the bell that I had another lap, I wasn't sure I could do it....

Whit was the only junior and got a fancy, red cowbell..
this is the 4 ft, pile of dirt we all had to git over...it was TOUGH!

Monday, Nov. 5, 2012

WOW the BBC's first cyclocross was a ton of fun!  Gearhead and Jason did a great job of organizing it and there was quite a turnout.  Most all were professional racers who already had a cycling membership.  The BBC had 7 novices entered and Michael Hirons was the first in the male division, Kara first in the women and Whit the one and only junior.  Let's not forget Kyle who was 4th in cat 4/5.  Yay BBC!

I love cyclocross.  I am considering going up to Craighead Forrest Park Nov. 18 for another one put on by Gearhead.  It's quite a challenge and even though I was the slowest one out there I think I had the best time.  Keeli


See the results below:

• Here are the results from the Gearhead Cyclocross Village Creek race - thanks to all who came out to race and spectate!
  
  "B" Race
  Masters-
  1st - Boomer Leopold
  2nd - Jason Broadaway
  3rd - Shayne Smith
  4th - Walt Rider
  
  Cat 4/5
  1st - Caleb Pierce
  2nd - TJ Anderson
  3rd - Daniel Shaffer
  4th - Kyle Killough
  5th - Ryan Pankey
  6th - Derek House
  7th - Robin Manalo
  8th - Kevin Tritch
  9th - Larry Matthews
  10th - Micheal Hirons
  11th - Stan Bradshaw
  12th - J Harmon Smith
  13th - Martin Smith
  
  Juniors -
  1st - Whit Smith
  
  4/5 Women
  1st - Kara Smith
  2nd - Keeli Smith
  
  Open Class ("A" Race)
  1st - Kevin Conerly
  2nd - Boomer Leopold
  3rd - Dale Sanford
  4th - Larry Yancey
  5th - Caleb Pierce
  6th - Daniel Shaffer
  7th - Seth Rider
  8th - Ryan Bosio
  9th - Walt Rider
  10th - Will Stoffel

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    Denny Hess Thanks for posting so quickly.

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