Online Registration is Now Open

You can now register for the Coyote Classic online at www.newmexicosportsonline.com

More Info on Coyote Classic

Here is some more race info:

Classes:

Cat 1 (Pro/Expert), Cat 2 (Sport), Cat 3 (Beginner) and Single Speed Open. The classes will be divided between male and female riders and into USA Cycling age categories: Juniors 18 and Under, Ages 19-29, Ages 30-39, Ages 40-49 and Ages 50+.

Course:

Cat 1 and Single Speed - 26 miles, Cat 2 - 19 miles, Cat 3 - 12 miles.

Fees:

$25.00 until Monday March 15th, $10.00 late registration fee added there after. Online registration at www.newmexicosportsonline.com ends Friday March 20th at midnight.

Racers must have USA Cycling License or purchase a $10.00 one day license. Cat 1 riders must have an Annual USA Cycling License. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!

Race T-Shirts are $10.00 each. Sizes S M L XL.

Packet Pick Up:

Saturday March 20th, at The Bicycle Co. 3800 N Mesa Suite D-5 El Paso, Texas 79902 12:00 - 6:00 PM. (915)544-2453.

Camping
Will be available and free to all racers and spectators Saturday March 20, into Sunday evening. There will be a designated bonfire area, we ask that all open fires be controlled in a grill(Propane or Charcoal). Alcohol is permitted.

More info and gps of course routes coming soon.

The Coyote Classic is on Sunday, March 21!!

I will have more info on course options and mileage soon. In store registration is now open at The Bicycle Company, 3800 N. Mesa Suite D5 El Paso, Texas 79902. I will let you know when online registration is open.

Here is the info I have for sure as of today:

Bowen Ranch has been kind enough to allow the Mountain Bike Community to host a third MTB Race at their beloved Round House. The race course will be different from last year, including an easier beginner course. You can expect plenty of beer for all of age(over 21) and food for the racers. Award ceremonies following the race, and plenty of fun times.

Directions to Venue:
The venue entrance is located 2.6 miles north of U.S. 54 on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (Farm to Market Road 3255) on the west side of the road. Driver's will be greeted by a large sign that reads BOWEN RANCH. Below is a Google Map of the general area. If you follow the link to the larger map, you will find that the venue is located on what is called E.P.N.G. Pipeline Rd.


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Here is an aerial view of the race venue at Bowen Roundhouse:


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Check back for more info.

The ride goes on and the party never ends...

10 years ago I bought my first "real" bike from a "real" bike shop. That purchase has been my greatest investment yet. Sure I may have sold and purchased many bikes since then, but the spirit remains the same, and luckily, my group of friends that I started riding with 10 years ago is the same group of guys I ride with today. I have been through many adventures on my bicycle, solidified friendships that will last a lifetime, I have learned lessons, broken bones, broken my wallet, traveled, but the ride isn't over yet. Here's to another 10 awesome years of riding bicycles with friends who are more like family.

Happy new year everybody.

The Puzzler is right around the corner....

The El Paso Puzzler is the TOUGHEST RACE IN TEXAS. This year's sweat fest is on Sunday January 17. With two course options, a 35 mile and 50 mile, you can be damn sure about getting your leg burn on early in the season. Plus, a new venue for start and finish complete with the best recovery drink you can think of, BEER! For more info visit the El Paso Puzzler website.

Like a child...

photo by flickr user eyecaramba

Whether it be a long stretch of road, an epic single track or a flowing park, I can rest assured that for the next few hours, every other worry I could have let enter my mind can be forgotten. With sweat on my brow and a smile on my face I live in the moment and return to youth. My bicycle saves me.

Thank you for reading Fixed on Bikes.

It happens to us all...

I've got good news and bad news, since I'm a believer in getting the bad over with, here it goes: Josh, the guy who tours around the country with a rig full of Trek and Gary Fisher bicycles was injured on a ride up in Colorado, he suffered a shoulder separation tearing his AC Joint. If you're lucky enough to have never suffered this or any kind of shoulder injury, trust me it sucks, this is what it looks like-




Subsequently, the Demo planned for this Saturday had to be canceled. The good news, Trek is rescheduling a Demo for our area. As soon as I get word of the exact dates I will let y'all know. Until then, the trails are nice and moist, go ride your bicycles, and do your best to avoid any injuries.

Critical Mass... Ride Off Your Turkey Fat, You Ham!!!

Trek Demo Bike List

Here is the bike menu for the demo, remember to save Saturday December 5 for tons of fun, riding is free just bring a government issued photo ID.

Top Fuel 9.8's - 17.5, 19.5, 21.5
EX 9's - 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5
EX 9.9's - 15.5, 17.5, 19.5
Remedy 8's - 17.5, 18.5
Remedy 9.9's - 15.5, 19.5
Scratch - 17.5
Session 88 - 17.5
Assist Bikes - 17.5 FX, 19 7200 step thru
Superfly 100's - 15.5, 17.5, 19
Rumblefish's - 17.5, 19, 21
Six Series - 50, 52, 54, 54, 56, 56 Di2, 58, 60, 62
Five Series - 58
Cronus - 54, 56
WSD Madone - 47, 50

Madone 5.2 size run 47-58
Madone 6 series-50,52,54
2.1- 47,50
6000 hardtail-size run 14.5-17.5
Ex8- size run
Fx7.6- 15, 17
Top Fuel- 15.5, 17.5

Trek is on the road again....

Gary Fisher has the Superfly 100, the lightest full carbon 29'er available. Trek has the Top Fuel 9.9SL that comes in at the staggeringly light weight of 20.5 lbs. The best thing is Trek wants you to try out these sweet rides (plus many more) on your local trails. December 5, 2009 is a Saturday you'll want to keep open. Come to the Trek and Gary Fisher Outdoor Demo and ride all the bikes these two bike loving companies have to offer.

The demo will be held at the Chuck Heinrich Park on the North East side of the Franklin Mountain State Park. All are welcome, and there is no charge to ride, just be sure to bring a photo ID. If you have any questions call The Bicycle Co. at 915-544-2453 for more info.