Last nights practice was awesome!  Great turnout, good workout, and no serious injuries.  Which reminds me, each and every one of you guys and gals should look over their bike tonight.  Give it a full cleaning, lube the chain and check to make sure that all bolts, the wheels, and even your pedals are on tight.  We don't want anything falling apart on the trail out there.

I know the Casper kids are pumped to race this weekend.  We hope that everyone reading this from out of town considers coming to race this weekend.  Biking can get expensive and we don't want the cost to race to deter you from joining us.  That is why we would love your help with volunteering.  All you have to do is help out for at least an hour during the day and we will waive the 10 dollar fee to race.

In case you don't know where the race is, check out this link.
  http://www.natronacounty-wy.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/763
This link is a map of the nordic ski trails.  All I did was google the Casper Nordic Center.  The parking lot at the Trail Center is where you need to go.  From there just head to the lodge and you'll figure it out.

If you have questions, email us at casperhsmtb@gmail.com and we'll get back to you soon.  Starting tomorrow morning though, we will all be on the mountain for the weekend, so get a hold of us by tonight.
See you up there on the mountain!

The weekend of Awesome!!

Here is the skinny on what you are going to be doing this weekend.  

Volunteers: We are pretty well covered for Saturday except for timing during the Expert Short Track race (because we will be racing).  So just ask if you can help when that time comes.  For Sunday, show up before the first race at 9am to the registration table in the Lodge and we'll point ya in the right direction.  All volunteers will get to race for free.  

Racers: Registration on both days will be in or near the lodge.  So just look for the table with the sign on it.  Only registered people can race.  Get there early to register and get prepared for your race.  Anyone under 18 needs a parent to sign the Waiver to Race.  

Spectators:  I would print out one of these maps, as there will only be a few at the race to look at.  Then you'll know where to go to spectate.  The race start and nearby is a great spot though.  The Short Track Race (STXC) will be a hoot to spectate. 

Everyone:  If you are from out of town, mention that you are hear for the race and ask for the High School Mountain Bike Race Deal when you check into the Parkway Plaza hotel and you'll get a great discount on a room.  Something under 70 bucks a night for the 10th - 12th of August!  Otherwise, there is a bunch of camping available on Casper Mountain, so maybe we'll see you up there.  

Above: The 6 mile loop for the JV and Varsity racers.  One loop for JV boys/girls and Two loops for the Varsity boys.  Varsity girls will race one 6 mile loop and then one more short loop (See map below) for a total of 9 miles. 

Above:  This 3.2 mile loop will be for the Beginner boys/girls and the Varsity girls will do this loop once along with a long loop.  This trail is mostly non-technical, but will include some single-track that is super fun.  

Hey Guys and Gals,

That was a good tough workout tonight ehh? We had some new faces to and that was great!

So.....without further ado. Next practice will be at Mike Sedar park at 5:30PM  Bring water, bike, helmet, and be ready to have some fun. We will be in the grass a lot and work on some skills, then maybe if there is enough time we can get in a lap and really apply what we have learned.

Keep an eye on the blog for a full schedule of this weekends events in the next couple of days. If any parents or anybody else would like to volunteer please email us your availability. We have a list of some duties that we can assign you to and look forward to a fun fun weekend.

thanks,
CAMBYR coaches

Only 1 week left to the first ever Wyoming High School Mountain bike Series!!!!  I hope everyone is stoked as we are going to have a great time. CAMBYR's first official practice is in the books, and boy do we like working with these Casper youth!!! What a good natured, talented, well behaved group of individuals. Parents that's your fault! It makes working with them a pleasure. We also have appreciated all of the parent support on the practices and group rides. It should make this weekend a fantastic event and we look forward to showcasing the local trails to those who are traveling from around the state to race.

So..... Here is your next practice:

Lets meet  at Wind City Physical Therapy (1347 S. Wisconsin Ave.) this Tues. @ 5:30 PM. Head Coach Leif will work his magic and run us through some testing to determine our weakness's and strengths and give us a good baseline to compare to when the season is over. Bring your running shoes and running gear. No need for a bike and helmet unless you have not been fitted  by one of us coaches. In that case, bring your bike you intend to race and your helmet and we will look things over.

Call or Email the coaches with any questions and please spread the word!

Later Team

Thursday Practice

Hello all,
The CAMBYR club is getting ready for our first official practice.  We will meet at Mike Sedar at 5.30 pm on Thursday August 2nd.  Wheels will roll till 7.00pm be ready for more fun and pain then you've ever had in 90 minutes. Bring plenty of drinking water and your riding kit.  Any questions, call me
Leif
work 235-3910
cell 435-770-3055

Next Practice: Thursday July 26th.  Casper Mountain.  Meet at the Skunk Hollow parking lot with wheels ready to roll at 5:30pm.  We will start with a few skills in the parking lot, then hit the trails for about an hour long trail ride.  Come prepared with YOUR OWN water and bike repair tools.  Pizza will follow!!!

Last practice went great.  We learned some very important skills and rode our bikes a bunch too.  

Registration for the team ends on July 31st!!  Don't wait any longer.  

Enjoy the photos from Thursday's practice.  See you soon and happy riding. 

Round 1 of WY HS MTB League: The Casper Classic!!

Alright alright alright..... This is gonna be so much fun for the whole family!  Your going to just love this weekend of August11th and August 12th.  

Starting Saturday August 11th, the Casper Area Mountain Bike Youth Racers (CAMBYR) invite any and all School aged kids from 7th -12th grade to join them in the first ever Wyoming High School Mountain Bike League Race.  This is the first of a 3 race series in Wyoming.  Put together a team from your community and come up with a team name, start a mountain bike club in your school, or come to race on your own.  Team trophy's will be awarded for the top 3 teams.  2 boys and 1 girls points will be taken from each of the Beginner, Junior Varsity and Varsity categories to count for team points.  So 9 racers would fill out a team and score lots of points.  

Here is the schedule of events:

12noon Saturday:  Registration opens and Course open to pre-ride (riders must register and have waiver signed before ride)

5pm Saturday:  Supper at Casper Mountain Inn.  Delicious food and great location.  Big deck out back for a fun time. 

7pm Saturday:  Games at bear trap meadow like bocci ball, frisbee, etc...

7:00am Sunday: Registration opens and course open for riding.

8:30am Coaches Meeting at race starting line (no coach, get parent or ride over yourself) 

9:00am Beginner boys race starts

9:05am Beginner girls race starts

10:00am Varsity girls race starts

10:05am Junior Varsity girls race starts

11:30am Varsity boys race starts

11:35am Junior Varsity boys race starts

1:00pm little kiddo's race (7yrs-10yrs, 6 and under)

1:15pm 12 mile citizen race starts

1:20pm 6 mile citizen race starts

3:00pm Awards ceremony

Where:  On Casper Mountain with the start and finish located a hundred yards behind the beautiful Nordic Ski Lodge (drive up Casper Mtn Rd and follow the signs, you can't miss it.  From Laramie, there is a shortcut, turn onto Circle Drive from HWY 487.  about 8 miles of rough gravel, but might save you some time).  Parking in the lodge is available and also in Beartrap Meadow.  There is no parking on the road or Struby loop.  If things get full, we will help direct you.  

The lodge will be open all day Sunday with flushing toilets, water and good food.  Meals are included in the entry fee for the racers and the public can get a hardy meal for just 8 bucks.  

Teams can set-up their pit zone on Saturday if they like.  There is space for the first 4 teams to set up a tent and have electricity just past the Start/Finish line.  Any other teams can set their tents further down the row, but there will not be electricity.  The main aid station will be just across the trail from the pit zone, so water and gatorade will always be handy.  

Citizens who want to race will be charged 10 dollars, but this fee will be waived if you can volunteer on Saturday or Sunday during the races.  We have a variety of ways to volunteer.  Contact Adam at casperhsmtb@gmail.com if you can volunteer.  

Goodie bags will be given to all the high school racers.  We have some stuff already, but if you or your business has coupons or goodies that you would like to donate, bring them to registration on Saturday or give us an email and we can pick them up.

Registration will be onsite, but PLEASE RSVP ON THE BLOG SO WE HAVE ENOUGH FOOD for everyone.  www.casperyouthmtb.blogspot.com  

There is a map of the course there also.  Check it out and pre-ride if you are in town.

Spectators: check out the course map.  You can see that there are a couple fun spots that a parent or friend could walk too to see some racing action.  With music and announcing at the start/finish, that will be a fun spot.  There is also a great spot about 100 yards from the start/finish that will be good to see the kids on some great single-track.  Another spot would be a short hike across Struby loop and up a hill to watch the kids climbing and then come down a short decent.  Ride your own bike to make it to this spot and then ride back to see all three spots is what I plan on doing :)