Hey all ABD'ers, there are some AWESOME x-country skiing conditions in the area. Here is my first hand update on the local and some not so local trails.
The DuPage Forest preserves are in pretty good shape. I classic skied Herrick Lake on Monday and the tracks were very good (other than one area where an old lady was walking in them). The skate area had a lot of walking traffic, but looked to be decent. Also checked out Arrowhead Golf Course and there was a nice wide skate lane. The tracks there were not as good as Herrick Lake.
Also checked out Blackwell FP and the conditions were similar to Herrick Lake.
My personal favorite, Deer Grove FP in Palatine has EXCELLENT conditions right now. This is all self groomed by the skiers there (i.e. me and a few other guys). There is an unused road that travels from the west-most parking lot off of Dundee Rd. east for about 5K that is in very good condition right now. It is very firm and getting fast. There are also a large network of skied-in tracks that are getting worn, but overall they are pretty good.
Also, Rockford has a nice system at Rock Cut St. Park. Check out the link below for Northern IL Nordic.
For those of you looking for a bit more adventure and challenge, I highly recommend the South Kettle area by Eagle, WI. The Nordic trail system is in excellent condition right now and the DNR of WI does an great job of grooming. If you are looking for a more challenging and anaerobic workout the trails at McMiller are also excellent. This is also a shooting range and during the weekends it can be a bit concerning hearing gun shots. However, this is a World Cup level trail and will leave you gasping.
Here are a few links for more info if you are interested.
Ski Reports:
http://www.skinnyski.com/
http://www.laphampeakfriends.org/ViewSkireportsExpanded.php
http://ninordic.org
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us
Hope to see you out there. Feel free to send any ski related questions, I'd be more than happy to answer them.
Jim
1/13/2009
1/11/2009
Indoor TT #1 Pictures Posted
http://www.abdcycling.com/gallery.htm
Ken & Sandy Glinka
No excuses !!!
ABD Cycling Team
http://gallery.mac.com/kglinka#gallery
The greatest day for a kid is the first day you get your bike
It's a day of freedom.
LiveStrong
1/09/2009
TT#1 Results & Photos; AM50+ Cat Update; Bike Swap Deals Preview
Results and photos from ABD Indoor TT#1 are posted at www.ABDcycling.com! (pics avaialable via events>photos in the menu)
A huge thanks to the 175 riders who braved the weather to join us, to the volunteer army that makes it happen, and to KC Speich for coming out to show off the 2009 Trek Project One Bikes.
Next up is the ROLLING 10k course for round #2 on February 1st! Online registration is available at www.Active.com and registration for that event will close at midnight on January 25th so be sure to register early!
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ABR Masters 50+ Category Update:
This winter the WIIL Association voted to include both Men 50-54 and Men 55-59 age classes for the 2009 MATTS, TOI/W and ROTY Points Series. Thus, you'll notice in our results that we've separated the Men 50+ into those two categories so that riders receive their hard-earned points!
If riders in the 55-59 age category prefer to race "up" in the younger class then please send us an email at abdcycling@gmail.com and we'll make the change.
The official statement on the change is as follows:
"Men 50-54 and 55-59 will race together in Crits and road races as they have for years.
For two person both riders must be minimum age. Time and Place will be in age class of youngest rider. (ex. 50 & 54 age riders will be in 50+ class), (ex. 50 & 56 age riders will be in 50+ class), (ex. 55 & 59 age riders will be in 55+ class.)"
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The Chicago Winter Bike Swap is this Weekend: Sneak preview on ABD & PPC deals
The doors to the Bike Swap at Harper College open at 9:30 AM this Saturday; full details are at www.chicagowinterbikeswap.com
Mike and Mary Lee from Prairie Path Cycles will be bringing a truckload of goodies for riders looking to score great deals on premium equipment. Highlights include:
- Limited Edition Lance Armstrong Madone with full DuraAce 10 speed!
- 850 gram LeMond Triomphe Ultimate framesets built up with DuraAce components! Available in 49cm, 51cm 53cm, 55cm and 59cm sizes.
- '07 Madone framesets in 52cm, 56cm and 60cm sizes
- New Trek 5000 full carbon framesets
- Bontrager Aeolus 5.0 tubular wheelsets
- Bontrager Race X Lite full carbon bars
- Big selection of Sidi shoes
A huge thanks to the 175 riders who braved the weather to join us, to the volunteer army that makes it happen, and to KC Speich for coming out to show off the 2009 Trek Project One Bikes.
Next up is the ROLLING 10k course for round #2 on February 1st! Online registration is available at www.Active.com and registration for that event will close at midnight on January 25th so be sure to register early!
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ABR Masters 50+ Category Update:
This winter the WIIL Association voted to include both Men 50-54 and Men 55-59 age classes for the 2009 MATTS, TOI/W and ROTY Points Series. Thus, you'll notice in our results that we've separated the Men 50+ into those two categories so that riders receive their hard-earned points!
If riders in the 55-59 age category prefer to race "up" in the younger class then please send us an email at abdcycling@gmail.com and we'll make the change.
The official statement on the change is as follows:
"Men 50-54 and 55-59 will race together in Crits and road races as they have for years.
For two person both riders must be minimum age. Time and Place will be in age class of youngest rider. (ex. 50 & 54 age riders will be in 50+ class), (ex. 50 & 56 age riders will be in 50+ class), (ex. 55 & 59 age riders will be in 55+ class.)"
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The Chicago Winter Bike Swap is this Weekend: Sneak preview on ABD & PPC deals
The doors to the Bike Swap at Harper College open at 9:30 AM this Saturday; full details are at www.chicagowinterbikeswap.com
Mike and Mary Lee from Prairie Path Cycles will be bringing a truckload of goodies for riders looking to score great deals on premium equipment. Highlights include:
- Limited Edition Lance Armstrong Madone with full DuraAce 10 speed!
- 850 gram LeMond Triomphe Ultimate framesets built up with DuraAce components! Available in 49cm, 51cm 53cm, 55cm and 59cm sizes.
- '07 Madone framesets in 52cm, 56cm and 60cm sizes
- New Trek 5000 full carbon framesets
- Bontrager Aeolus 5.0 tubular wheelsets
- Bontrager Race X Lite full carbon bars
- Big selection of Sidi shoes
TT#1 Start Times and Instructions
Start Times for the ABD Indoor TT#1 are posted at www.ABDcycling.com. Please read through the following instructions in order to prepare yourself for Sunday’s event.
1) Start Times are Preliminary, and there may be changes between now and Friday @ 5pm, so please check back.
2) Day-of-Race Registration is available for spots after 1:00 PM and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration opens at 7:30 AM.
3) PARKING: The lot behind the Winfield Middle School has unfortunately become an ice skating rink with the recent weather. It may by accesible by this weekend but if it isn't, please use the lot off of Winfield Road (where the start/finish for the Winfield Criterium is) or you can park on Summit or Park Street but there must be enough room for a fire engine to get through OR YOU WILL BE TICKETED.
4) Please arrive to register at least one hour before your race, and be at your station and ready to race five minutes before your assigned start time. You can speed up check-in and registration by arriving with a completed and signed release form (required if you registered online) as well as completed ABR licenses applications! Just click on those links to download the proper forms.
5) Please be respectful of our hosts at the Winfield Middle School! ABD and all participants are guests at the school so obey all signage and keep all foot-traffic areas clear! Please note the floors at the School are tile and all participants should bring sandals/slippers to walk around the race/warm-up area.
6) Please be respectful of other riders when warming up and cooling down for your race. Prairie Path Cycles will provide a warm-up area with 16 trainers for all riders 30 minutes before their start!
7) Please come to the event with a TOWEL and rear trainer compatible skewer already installed on your bike! The skewers are the older, cheaper and heavier ones that have round "knobs" on each end that the trainer can fit on. Towels are large terry cloth pieces of fabric that absorb sweat.
8) At the time of this posting there are 160 riders registered!
9) Directions to Winfield Middle School in Winfield, IL: FROM I-88: take the Winfield Rd. Exit and head North to the Village of Winfield. Go left at the light at Beecher Ave.(Turn 1 of the criteirum course) and then immediately left on Park and right into the back parking lot. The Do Not Enter Sign on Park Street is for SCHOOL DAYS ONLY so you can ignore it. From Roosevelt Rd./Route 38: Take Rte. 38 to Winfield Rd. See above.
10) We are selling LAB-TESTED COMPUTRAINER UNITS for just $1250! We have five almost new lab-tested Computrainer units that will be used only for the four events of this year’s TT series. The manual, software and original cables will be unopened and you can reserve one now for just $1250 The units will be available to take home after the event on March 14th. These are available on a first come, first serve basis, so be sure to talk to Mike Farrell or Mary Lee Geraghty at the event if you want to put your name on one!
1) Start Times are Preliminary, and there may be changes between now and Friday @ 5pm, so please check back.
2) Day-of-Race Registration is available for spots after 1:00 PM and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration opens at 7:30 AM.
3) PARKING: The lot behind the Winfield Middle School has unfortunately become an ice skating rink with the recent weather. It may by accesible by this weekend but if it isn't, please use the lot off of Winfield Road (where the start/finish for the Winfield Criterium is) or you can park on Summit or Park Street but there must be enough room for a fire engine to get through OR YOU WILL BE TICKETED.
4) Please arrive to register at least one hour before your race, and be at your station and ready to race five minutes before your assigned start time. You can speed up check-in and registration by arriving with a completed and signed release form (required if you registered online) as well as completed ABR licenses applications! Just click on those links to download the proper forms.
5) Please be respectful of our hosts at the Winfield Middle School! ABD and all participants are guests at the school so obey all signage and keep all foot-traffic areas clear! Please note the floors at the School are tile and all participants should bring sandals/slippers to walk around the race/warm-up area.
6) Please be respectful of other riders when warming up and cooling down for your race. Prairie Path Cycles will provide a warm-up area with 16 trainers for all riders 30 minutes before their start!
7) Please come to the event with a TOWEL and rear trainer compatible skewer already installed on your bike! The skewers are the older, cheaper and heavier ones that have round "knobs" on each end that the trainer can fit on. Towels are large terry cloth pieces of fabric that absorb sweat.
8) At the time of this posting there are 160 riders registered!
9) Directions to Winfield Middle School in Winfield, IL: FROM I-88: take the Winfield Rd. Exit and head North to the Village of Winfield. Go left at the light at Beecher Ave.(Turn 1 of the criteirum course) and then immediately left on Park and right into the back parking lot. The Do Not Enter Sign on Park Street is for SCHOOL DAYS ONLY so you can ignore it. From Roosevelt Rd./Route 38: Take Rte. 38 to Winfield Rd. See above.
10) We are selling LAB-TESTED COMPUTRAINER UNITS for just $1250! We have five almost new lab-tested Computrainer units that will be used only for the four events of this year’s TT series. The manual, software and original cables will be unopened and you can reserve one now for just $1250 The units will be available to take home after the event on March 14th. These are available on a first come, first serve basis, so be sure to talk to Mike Farrell or Mary Lee Geraghty at the event if you want to put your name on one!
1/01/2009
New Years Day Ride and Party Pictures
Ken,Sandy & Joseph Glinka
ABD Cycling Team
http://gallery.mac.com/kglinka#gallery
The greatest day for a kid is the first day you get your bike
It's a day of freedom.
LiveStrong
12/19/2008
ABD TT Registration Update; Computrainer Sale; ABD Team Equipment Blowout!
EARLY REGISTRATION DEAL- all five events for just $105!
Registration is open and spots are already starting to fill. Early registration is highly recommended in order to reserve your preferred starting time. Go to www.ABDcycling.com for full details and registration info.
LAB-TESTED COMPUTRAINER UNITS JUST $1250!
We also have a few special deal for ABD’s event participants, including six brand new lab-tested Computrainer units that will be used only for this year’s TT series. The manual, software and original cables will be unopened and you can reserve one now for just $1250 The units will be available to take home after the event on March 14th. These six units are first come, first serve.
Contact Mary Lee at 630-690-9749 or shoot us an email at abdcycling at gmail to reserve yours.
ABD CYLING TEAM EQUIPMENT BLOWOUT!
All items are available now. E-mail abdcycling at gmail or call 630-890-6767 for more info.
‘08 LeMond Triomphe Ultimate (850 grams) framesets with full Dura-Ace gruppos and Bontrager Stem, Bar, Seat, Seatpost:
49cm: $2299 - Only raced once - almost perfect condition
53cm: $2299 - almost perfect condition!
55cm: $2199
55cm: $2199
55cm: $2199
59cm ‘08 LeMond Triomphe (950 grams) w/ full Dura-Ace and Bontrager Stem, Bar, Seat, Seatpost (red/black paint with “retro” LeMond decals): $2199
56cm ‘08 Trek 5000 full Carbon frame/fork with lightly used DuraAce gruppo: $1800
60cm ‘08 Trek 5000 full Carbon frame/fork with lightly used DuraAce gruppo: $1800
52cm ‘07 Trek Madone Frameset, red/white (used): $650
56cm ‘07 Trek Madone Frameset, red/white (used): $650
60cm ‘07 Trek Madone Frameset, red/white (used): $650
All bikes/framesets have the following options:
- Bontrager Race X Lite Carbon Bars (new): $99
- Race Lite wheels with tires (used): $100
- Bontrager Race Lite Aero Wheels (new): $250
- Bontrager Race X Lite Wheels (new) $550
DEMO WHEELS:
Bontrager Carbon XXX Lite Clincher Wheelset: $695
Aeolus 5.0 Tubular Carbon Aero Wheelset with brand new rims: $1400
Aeolus 5.0 Tubular Wheelset: $1000
Registration is open and spots are already starting to fill. Early registration is highly recommended in order to reserve your preferred starting time. Go to www.ABDcycling.com for full details and registration info.
LAB-TESTED COMPUTRAINER UNITS JUST $1250!
We also have a few special deal for ABD’s event participants, including six brand new lab-tested Computrainer units that will be used only for this year’s TT series. The manual, software and original cables will be unopened and you can reserve one now for just $1250 The units will be available to take home after the event on March 14th. These six units are first come, first serve.
Contact Mary Lee at 630-690-9749 or shoot us an email at abdcycling at gmail to reserve yours.
ABD CYLING TEAM EQUIPMENT BLOWOUT!
All items are available now. E-mail abdcycling at gmail or call 630-890-6767 for more info.
‘08 LeMond Triomphe Ultimate (850 grams) framesets with full Dura-Ace gruppos and Bontrager Stem, Bar, Seat, Seatpost:
49cm: $2299 - Only raced once - almost perfect condition
53cm: $2299 - almost perfect condition!
55cm: $2199
55cm: $2199
55cm: $2199
59cm ‘08 LeMond Triomphe (950 grams) w/ full Dura-Ace and Bontrager Stem, Bar, Seat, Seatpost (red/black paint with “retro” LeMond decals): $2199
56cm ‘08 Trek 5000 full Carbon frame/fork with lightly used DuraAce gruppo: $1800
60cm ‘08 Trek 5000 full Carbon frame/fork with lightly used DuraAce gruppo: $1800
52cm ‘07 Trek Madone Frameset, red/white (used): $650
56cm ‘07 Trek Madone Frameset, red/white (used): $650
60cm ‘07 Trek Madone Frameset, red/white (used): $650
All bikes/framesets have the following options:
- Bontrager Race X Lite Carbon Bars (new): $99
- Race Lite wheels with tires (used): $100
- Bontrager Race Lite Aero Wheels (new): $250
- Bontrager Race X Lite Wheels (new) $550
DEMO WHEELS:
Bontrager Carbon XXX Lite Clincher Wheelset: $695
Aeolus 5.0 Tubular Carbon Aero Wheelset with brand new rims: $1400
Aeolus 5.0 Tubular Wheelset: $1000
12/13/2008
ABD New Year's Day Ride & Party Details- Please RSVP
The Annual ABD New Year's Day Ride & Chili Fest is on!
Thanks to ABD'er Chuck King and family for offering to host this year's edition at 27W125 Walnut Dr in Winfield, IL.
The highly flexible and completely optional "1 degree=1 mile" ride will depart at Noon, so please arrive by 11:30 to start bundling up and discuss the route. (Variations of the rule involve every degree above zero, above freezing, below freezing... and if it's snowing or raining then it's just all about the food!)
Speaking of food, Vicki will have her famous chili ready around 2pm. The chili, fixings and some sides will be provided, it would be great if others would contribute side dishes, desserts and/or beverages!
Please RSVP to kingwinfield@sbcglobal.net or call Chuck at 630.588.9023 and let us know the following:
- Name and how many are in your party
- If you'll be joining the ride
- If you're planning to bring something (and what)
This event is open to all ABD members and their families!
12/07/2008
ABD Meeting and Bowling Pictures
GREAT !!!!
Mike Ebert will be updating the club on what was said at the meeting
but if you want to view some pictures of the fun just click on this
link:
http://www.abdcycling.com/gallery.htm
By the way, the person with the highest score for the night was
Vicki !!!!!!
Ken & Sandy Glinka
No excuses !!!
ABD Cycling Team
http://gallery.mac.com/kglinka#gallery
The greatest day for a kid is the first day you get your bike
It's a day of freedom.
LiveStrong
12/04/2008
Update: New Wisconsin Cycling Series June 18-28
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Lisa Downey
Email: lisadowney@midwestcyclingseries.com
Direct: 1.415.786.2817
Midwest Cycling Series Dates and Executive Director Announced;
Historic Downer Avenue Event Part of Series
MILWAUKEE, WI – December 3, 2008 – Jack Hirt, former executive director of the Bike Federation of Wisconsin (BFW), has been named Midwest Cycling Series Executive Director by founders of the new professional cycling series, which will showcase 10 Wisconsin cities in 11 days, June 18-28, 2009.
Midwest Cycling Series, LLC, organizers of the Midwest Cycling Series, comprises five avid cyclists and successful entrepreneurs including U.S. Cycling Team Olympian and Team Sports, Inc. President Tom Schuler, Olympic Road Race Trials qualifier and former Nova Cycle Sports Foundation President Bill Ochowicz, Milwaukee Junior Cycling Team co-Executive Director Bill Koch, National Senior Olympics competitor Jim Michler, and Paul Weaver, founder of one of Wisconsin's longest running multi-sport teams.
Says Schuler of Hirt's appointment, "Jack brings his competitive cycling experience as well as his business acumen and passion for making a difference in the cycling world and local communities. He is a proven leader who will work with me and my partners as well as local race directors and volunteer crews to catapult what began a couple years back as a successful 2-day series to the professionally-produced 10-day Midwest Cycling Series in 2009 featuring top purses in best-of-class venues."
Hirt recently stepped down from his role as BFW Executive Director to lead and manage a new statewide BFW advocacy initiative aimed at making Wisconsin the most bicycle-friendly state in the U.S. by working with officials at the local, regional and national levels to institute stronger bike-friendly laws and law enforcement.
"Jack has a stellar reputation of tirelessly promoting cycling and cyclist rights in the state," says Ochowicz. "He shares our goal of promoting cycling as a healthy and environmentally-friendly lifestyle, and with the new Midwest Cycling Series, the sport, athletes, host cities, sponsors and spectators all benefit…Jack will see to it; he gets the big picture."
Continues Ochowicz, "We will work with our host cities, athletes and sponsors to create fun, safe, family-friendly race days which will include a well-managed schedule of races across all categories, live entertainment and family activities."
The complete line-up of race cities, along with major sponsors, will be announced in early 2009; however, the historic Downer Avenue bike race in Milwaukee is a confirmed stop on the Midwest Cycling Series as are the Wisconsin cities of Fond du Lac, Manitowoc and Sheboygan.
Endorsed and supported by the Wisconsin Cycling Association and United States Cycling Federation, Midwest Cycling Series updates will be posted on www.midwestcyclingseries.com
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12/02/2008
ABD Indoor workouts with the Sarge
Click on the link below to view the fun before we started sweating :-)
http://www.abdcycling.com/gallery.htm
Ken & Sandy Glinka
No excuses !!!
ABD Cycling Team
http://gallery.mac.com/kglinka#gallery
The greatest day for a kid is the first day you get your bike
It's a day of freedom.
LiveStrong
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