Oct Update

Two clarifications for this year's ride:

1. We will be riding the new section.  No cutting the trail by riding the west side exposed area.
2.  The blanket swag will work this way:  Drop a bike related swag item before your team starts riding.  Each rider for your team can drop an item.  (Participation is optional).  Once your entire team has ridden all 21 laps, then you may take one (if you left one).

Sept Update

Thanks to those of you who have signed up for the M4 ride on 16Oct11.

If you have a team, please get me everyone’s name and emails.  You can also give me a team name.  If you are having trouble finding a team, call a local shop.  The Bicycle Pedaler , Heartland, Exchange, Continental, and Lee’s all have informational flyers and may be able to hook you up with other riders.  Also I can post on the blog if your team needs some people. 

Last year the shirts ran under $20 for both long sleeve and short sleeve.  The 2011 design in on the blog:  M4ride.blogspot.com.

Notifications will be made via M4ride.blogspot.com (you can subscribe to receive email updates) and via the yahoo newsgroups Kansas Singletrack and Bike Kansas.  These communication outlets is where I’ll post weather information if the ride is moved or T-shirt notifications or other important information (like if Kevin steals my floor pump again!)

You can contact me at bikeidiot@cox.net, aaron.santry@ang.af.mil or 316-350-5869.

Thanks and see you in a couple of weeks.

a

2011 M4 Shirts

Here is the new design for the 2011 M4 shirt.  Colors and prices to follow soon.

2011 M4 Rider List

Updated: 3Oct11

The current teams/riders for the M4 are: 

Solo:

1.  Mark Moerner

2.  Aaron Santry (XL)

3. Tim Voegeli (XL)

4. Kevin Collins ( L)

5. Doug Christie (XL)(long sleeve is possible)
6. Tim Miller (L)

Teams

1.  Team: Dave Schwabe (XXL), Eric Bins (XL), Bryan Ford (XL)

2.  Team:  Ron Wade ( XL), Jared Beasley

3.  Team: Bicycle Pedaler: Zach Abercrombie (M), Brent Dodds (L), #3 (L), Aaron Severin (M)

4.  Team: Lincoln (L x2)

5:  Team: Heartland Cycling, Byron and others

6:  Team: Tyler Pendergraft (M) , Kyle Hiebert (M), Darham Rogers (L)

7:  Team: Ernie Garza (XXL), Mark Parsh,  (M), Eric Rico, Shane

8:  Team: Justin DeFever (XL) , Nate Hart (L), Carter Defever (M)

Artist:  Andy Tatum (L)

2011 Fall Ride

Well, as all of you can guess, I had to cancel the Spring ride dates.  Sunday, 16Oct11 is the next ride date.  It will be sandwiched between the TdD races on the 9th (Sooner Stampede) and 23rd (Keystone).

The ride will be 21 laps at Miller's Meadow. 

The rules will be the same for 2011:

1. The ride is 21 laps long, or 100 miles. This is not a race. No time or placing information will be kept.


2. Riders can ride solo or as part of a team. Teams can be one, two, three, four, or five riders.


3. For team riders, a member must be on the trail at all times. Riders can split the number of laps up amongst themselves as they see fit.


4. Each team or solo rider will need to keep track of their own laps. 

5. Riders are asked to bring a piece of bike swag for a blanket swap. Each swag is thrown on a blanket and after the teams complete the ride, they can choose a piece from the blanket. Some riders may be under 21, so no beer related swag.


6. Trail opens at 7am and closes at 7pm. Lights will be needed for the last hour or so.


7. Riders are not required to stay at the trail when team mates are on the ride. You are welcome to make a trip to QT for drinks and food.


8. There is no cost for this ride. It is unsanctioned and unsponsered. It is a show and go. All riders accept responsibliity for themselves and their ride.


9. A T Shirt will be made available. Pricing and design are in the works.


10. Ride limited to 50 riders. Sign up via email at bikeidiot@cox.net. Put "M4 Ride" as your subject line. Please include your team name and team members with email address for all riders.

11.  The ride is unsupported.  I'll bring a floor pump but otherwise don't expect any mechanics or anything to be around. 

Aaron

2010 T Shirts

I ordered the shirts today. Turn time should be about 10 day or so.

2010 M4 wrap up

I think the ride was a success. We started at 7:07 am. Tim set up a heater and tent for riders to rest at. The Exchange and Pedaler both donated energy packs for riders to use.

The wind was strong and chilly with 30 mph sustained and 50 mph gusts.

Photo are available at: www.kephoto.smugmug.com and look for mountain biking. There is a link for downloading also. Thanks to Kent for all the photos.


- Posted from my iPhone