Buzzard’s Roost Race 6/28/09

BHMBA is hosting an XC race on the recently constructed trail system at Buzzard’s Roost, this Sunday. Come on out to check out the trails and have a good time.

Where: Buzzard’s Roost, located about 4 miles west of Canyon Lake on Hwy 44 (just past Falling Rock). There is a gravel parking lot on the South side of the road.

When: Sunday, June 28th. Registration is from 8 to 8:45 AM. Race starts at 9AM sharp.

Drty Grlz Rides

The ladies’ rides are on again this summer. Here’s the schedule, courtesy of Lisa Gustin:

June 1 Buzzards Roost
June 8 Dalton Lake: lets start this ride a little earlier, say 5:45 ready to ride.  Meet at my house at 5:10 if you want to carpool.
June 15 Bulldog: meet at Meadowwood Lanes (west end) at 5:25 if you want to carpool.
June 22 Pactola: meet at Canyon Lake Park parking lot across from Church at 5:30 if you want to carpool.
June 29 44: Ride will start from Cathy’s house, 8610 Heather Drive, it’s out Nemo Rd. in the South Canyon Country Estates development. Call Cathy with any questions 343-4974.

July 6 Storm Mountain
July 13 Victoria Lake
July 20 Saint Martin’s: refreshments at my house (4333 Meadowwood Drive) post ride. 
July 27 M-Hill: meet at Founder’s Park (cement fish on Omaha)

Aug. 3 Buzzards Roost
Aug. 10 Victoria Lake
Aug. 17 Primal Quest: didn’t you all know you were going with me?!  I’ll let you all decide where the group is riding this week.  Think about me, say a prayer.
Aug. 24 Saint Martin’s: celebration or wake at Lisa’s house following the ride.
Aug. 31 Pactola: meet at Canyon Lake Park parking lot across from Church at 5:30 if you want to carpool.

***All rides start at 6pm promptly unless otherwise specified.  If you have any questions about the rides give me a call 343-0443 or 390-9461.

Dalton Lake Race 6/14/09

Don’t forget that the Dalton Lake XC race is on for Sunday, June 14. Registration is from 8:00 - 8:45 AM, the pre-race meeting is at 9:00, and the race starts at 9:02. We hope to see you all out there tomorrow!

Note: This and other races are operated by BHMBA under a special use permit from the US Forest Service.

Black Hills Trails Getting Attention

It looks like the Black Hills are starting to get folks’ attention. The Kona blog has a very complimentary post about the trails in and around Rapid City, including some great shots from M-Hill. The Hanson Larsen Memorial Park Foundation is really turning M-Hill into a fantastic trail system and it’s sure bring more attention when people see what it’s become.

3rd Annual Black Hills Fat Tire Festival

Welcome to everyone who has come to be a part of the third annual Black Hills Fat Tire Festival! Check out bhfattirefestival.com for info on events, races, group rides, and more. We hope you enjoy riding, camping, and partying in the Black Hills.

M-Hill Cleanup and Ongoing Trail Work

A number of folks turned out last Sunday to help clean up M-Hill. There were several “camps” with tents, clothes, and assorted garbage which were removed.

Before:

After (yeah, it’s not exactly the same shot, but trust me, the garbage is gone ):

After the garbage was hauled away, several folks stuck around to do some rock work for the new portage: