tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44040782767868008592024-02-21T08:17:58.091-07:00Togwotee Winter ClassicThe Togwotee Winter Classic is a non-profit bike race on snowmobile trails near Togwotee Pass at 7,000' to 9,500' in elevation under extreme winter conditions.Dave Byershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00992222148723757793noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404078276786800859.post-30172129616022216912016-12-30T21:58:00.001-07:002016-12-30T21:58:56.515-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is a $20 option to donate towards grooming efforts on the registration page. The money generated for this will be split to help single track grooming for Dubois and Jackson area. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The main event will be held at 9am on March 4th. There will be a group ride Friday night with live music Saturday evening in the lodge. Group rides on Sunday morning as well! </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404078276786800859.post-17191680271191279052016-12-20T12:42:00.002-07:002016-12-20T12:42:35.578-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404078276786800859.post-6217679240638054142016-03-03T07:06:00.001-07:002016-03-03T07:06:18.870-07:00Race this Saturday!If you are checking this blog, you already know about the event. So I won't bore you with details. Sign up! It's time to commit! We have about 10 spots left and the 9th annual Togwotee Winter Classic is going to be warm and fast. Come join us. Register at https://twc.athlete360.com/Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404078276786800859.post-43858850536953540472015-02-25T20:53:00.002-07:002015-02-25T20:53:32.022-07:00Heck, print and bring two copies. Just in case your buddy forgot his. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404078276786800859.post-34230206978252566312015-02-25T10:33:00.001-07:002015-02-25T10:41:04.089-07:00Let er' snowWeather is looking great for Saturday! All riders are highly encouraged to have flashing front and rear lights. Helmets are required!!! Please have your own printed copy of the map with you. Pre-race meeting is in the lodge at 8:15am and race starts at 9am, sharp! THE COURSE IS NOT MARKED with any tape or flags!! You only will have the forest service signs at intersections to help you along the way. Know you own fricking way!! It's nobody's fault but your own if you get lost and getting lost is seriously dangerous when you are this far away from any food and water and warm cloths. Get it? Print a map. Select the links to the right to view and print maps. <br />
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Did you know you can buy an annual trail pass that helps the forest service out in their grooming? While they are not required for us on race day, they are encouraged. Many of us will not have the $35 pass but I'd like to encourage us all to donate a couple bucks and we will purchase as many passes as we can with the donations. I hope to get enough to buy two trail pass stickers and the winner of the 25 mile race (man and woman) will get to keep that cool sticker. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404078276786800859.post-61668894405069871772015-01-30T22:52:00.001-07:002015-01-30T22:52:28.929-07:00Lets RIDE!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello Togwotee Winter Classic race fans. Let me start by introducing myself. My name is Adam Leiferman and I'm from Casper, WY. I am the president of Fat Fish Racing mountain bike club and combined with the 27 other members of our team, we host cheap or free races throughout the year in Casper. I have raced the TWC for 3 years. The race quickly became my favorite race of the year for many reasons. In 2012 I rode a fat bike for the first time (beyond 20 minutes). It was on a borrowed bike from a great friend who couldn't make it to the race that day. I remember hanging on to Jay's and Bill's wheels for the first hour or so. They turned to the 35 mile course while I rode the 25. I soon started the worst bonk of my life, falling often and just walking along my bike instead of riding. It was a blast!!! 2013 was a record setting year with the lead pack of the 35 mile race looking like a pro peloton. 2014 was my favorite year yet. Friends from Casper and even my brother and his fiance came to race. We had a fun night sharing stories and talking tire pressure over beers in Dubois the night before the race. On race day, the snow was good. Pretty fast until we turned to the "K" trail. Soft and deep snow was our battle for the next 10 miles. Racing side by side with my brother was a first for me and a race I will never forget. <br />
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It is with great pleasure that I share with you all that the Togwotee Winter Classic will continue!!<br />
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Thank you so much to Dave Byers for your mentoring while all the calls and emails were made to make this race happen. I am so grateful that you put your trust in me to continue where you left off and I just hope that this race continues to make you proud for years to come. The race course is the same. The schedule is the same. The race is still FREE and open to just 74 racers. <br />
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The Togwotee Mountain Lodge is so kind to offer us that huge room to use and they are excited to have the race continue, this year and for years to come. A big thank you to the rangers with the Bridger-Teton National Forest who I had the chance to talk with on the phone. These guys are great and nothing but supportive of the event. <br />
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See you at the lodge Saturday morning at 8:15am for the pre-race meeting!!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404078276786800859.post-69849375666839118612015-01-14T15:26:00.000-07:002015-01-14T15:26:19.154-07:00The End.After seven wonderful years, I have decided to step down as the Race Director of the Togwotee Winter Classic and will no longer organize the event.<br />
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My experience organizing the race has been nothing short of amazing and I step away with a huge smile on my face and many wonderful memories. From the beginning, the simple goal of the Togwotee Winter Classic has always been to help grow the niche sport of fat biking. It was a small way for me to give back to the sport I love. The sport has certainly come a long way since eight adventurous racers (seven Surly Pugsleys, and one over-matched Surly Karate Monkey 29er) took the start line on Jan 19th, 2008.<br />
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<b>Thank you.</b><br />
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I want to thank each and every participant who has ever attended a Togwotee Winter Classic.<br />
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I want to thank <a href="http://www.togwoteelodge.com/" target="_blank">Togwotee Mountain Lodge</a> for welcoming our merry band of fat bikers each year and for their generous support of our event.<br />
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I want to thank the many sponsors who donated prizes each year and supported my vision.<br />
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Lastly, I want to thank my wife Michelle for her unconditional support.<br />
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Dave Byershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00992222148723757793noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404078276786800859.post-27978345828497201252014-03-10T09:07:00.003-06:002014-03-10T09:07:55.517-06:002014 Togwotee Winter Classic Results<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<b>Link to PDF:</b> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw_haEnwrubXSjR1RnI0cEVXc3c/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">2014 Togwotee Winter Classic Results</a></div>
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Dave Byershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00992222148723757793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404078276786800859.post-70311962799553859452014-02-28T10:00:00.002-07:002014-03-07T09:24:50.269-07:002014 Togwotee Winter Classic Race Updates<b><span style="color: red;">3/7/14 Update:</span></b><br />
Please<b> </b>print the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw_haEnwrubXbFV6SkhVdjQ2cTQ/edit?usp=sharing"><b>Togwotee Winter Classic Cue Sheet & Map</b></a> and carry it with you during the race.<br />
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Are you ready for the 2014 Togwotee Winter Classic? We are a little over a week away from this year's event and we will have our largest field ever. As of today, we have 69 racers signed up and five spots remain available.</div>
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Being a self-supported, no entry fee event, we try to keep things pretty simple on race day. The emphasis is on FUN & SAFETY.<br />
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12 - 5pm - No host Food & Beverages in the Fireside Room<br />
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‎<a href="http://www.facebook.com/togwotee?group_id=145710702254033">Togwotee Mountain Lodge</a> is a great place to stay the night before the Togwotee Winter Classic. You can call Central Reservations at 866-278-4245 or you can book online. </div>
Dave Byershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00992222148723757793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404078276786800859.post-39552987959844217982013-11-19T09:24:00.003-07:002013-11-19T09:37:10.157-07:002014 Togwotee Winter Classic Date AnnouncementThe 7th Annual Togwotee Winter Classic will be held on <b>March 8th, 2014</b> at the Togwotee Mountain Lodge. As in the past, this event will be FREE and will be limited to 74 riders in order to comply with USFS regulations. To secure your spot, please click over to the <a href="http://twc.athlete360.com/">Togwotee Winter Classic page on Athlete360</a> and register.<br />
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Dave Byershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00992222148723757793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404078276786800859.post-43570894626467637292013-03-14T13:39:00.002-06:002013-03-14T13:40:42.395-06:002013 Togwotee Winter Classic Race Video<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/61826335?portrait=0&color=ffffff" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/61826335">2013 Togwotee Winter Classic Fatbike Race</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user4723342">Dave Byers</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p> <p>The 2013 Togwotee Winter Classic Fatbike race was held at Togwotee Mountain Lodge in near-perfect conditions with mild temps, clear skies, and firm trails. 44 racers took the start line and course records were set in the Men's & Women's 35-Mile categories. All video footage was shot using Drift Innovation cameras and K-Edge GoPro camera mounts. <br /> <br /> Special thanks to Jay Petervary for a great job filming from various points along the course.</p>Dave Byershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00992222148723757793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404078276786800859.post-76727289927467615412013-03-11T08:50:00.000-06:002013-03-11T09:56:13.768-06:002013 Togwotee Winter Classic Results<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="line-height: 17px;">New for 2013, we have trophies by </span><a href="http://bicyclart.com/welcome-to-bicyclart/" style="line-height: 17px;">BicyclArt</a><span style="line-height: 17px;"> for the Top 3 racers in each category: Male 25-Mile, Female 25-Mile, Male 35-Mile, Female 35-Mile. In addition, we will have raffle prizes from several sponsors.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; line-height: 17px;"><b>2/20/13 Update:</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">In case you need some extra motivation to get ready, here is a short video from the 2012 Togwotee Winter Classic:</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: color: #333333; line-height: 17px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Lodging</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">‎</span><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=74351906074&extragetparams=%7B%22group_id%22%3A145710702254033%7D" href="http://www.facebook.com/togwotee?group_id=145710702254033" style="background-color: color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: initial;">Togwotee Mountain Lodge</a><span style="background-color: color: #333333; line-height: 17px;"> has generously offered room discounts to racers for the 2013 Togwotee Winter Classic. You can call Central Reservations at <span class="gc-cs-link" id="gc-number-2" title="Call with Google Voice">866-278-4245</span> or you can book online. The group code for booking the room is 2017SE. </span><a href="http://www.togwoteelodge.com/" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="background-color: color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">http://www.togwoteelodge.com/</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Safety</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">You are responsible for You! Having said that, I would strongly recommend using a front & rear blinking light on your bike during the race. Also, if you plan to race the 35-mile loop, and conditions are soft & slow, you should pack a headlamp/handlbar light that is suitable for night riding.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Stoke</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">We have 43 racers confirmed as of 2/20/13 and there are a few "usual suspects" missing from the list. Could we actually fill up and get to 50 racers? We had eight brave souls start & finish the 1st Annual Togwotee Winter Classic. Thanks for the support!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Important Links</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/153949333">GPX File, 25-Mile Loop</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/153950484">GPX File, 35-Mile Loop</a></span><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pGxVC87xY2Y/TWfzsXrxF-I/AAAAAAAAFlM/e8YoCq2NEr4/s400/TWC%2BRoutes.jpg">Route Map</a><br />
<br />Dave Byershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00992222148723757793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404078276786800859.post-70772688177045530042012-11-26T12:45:00.000-07:002012-11-27T08:24:19.837-07:002013 Togwotee Winter Classic Date AnnouncementThe 6th Annual Togwotee Winter Classic will be held on March 9th, 2013 at the Togwotee Mountain Lodge. As in the past, this event will be FREE and will be limited to 50 riders in order to comply with USFS regulations. To secure your spot, please click over to the <a href="http://twc.athlete360.com/">TWC Page on Athlete360</a> and register.<br />
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Dave Byershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00992222148723757793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404078276786800859.post-3813736230764273222012-03-05T05:25:00.003-07:002012-03-05T05:47:47.502-07:002012 Togwotee Winter Classic ResultsThe 2012 Togwotee Winter Classic was contested in soft conditions. 3-5" of light snow fell on the course during the night and it continued to snow all day during the event. Exposed sections of the course had significant drifting and at times visibility was limited. Although everyone had to push at different times, most racers were able to ride the majority of the time.<br /><br />Although several folks decided to ski powder instead of racing their fat bike, we had a record number of racers line up on the starting line. Thanks to everyone who came out and by brought a positive attitude. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">35-Mile</span><br />1st Bill Martin - 5:59:13<br />2nd Jay Petervary - 6:52:30<br />3rd Bryan Safarik - 7:55:30<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">25-Mile</span><br />1st Chase Beninga - 4:12:00<br />2nd Adam Leifelman - 4:16:00<br />3rd Dave Byers - 4:22:00<br />4th Eric Greenwood - 4:25:00<br />5th Tracey Petervary - 4:43:00<br />6th Scott Fitzgerald - 4:56:00<br />7th Chad DeVall - 4:56:00<br />8th Tiago Reis - 5:00:00<br />9th Margot Watters - 5:15:00<br />10th Chuck Schuster - 5:15:00<br />11th Katie Engleman - 5:17:00<br />12th Dave Bergart - 5:17:01<br />13th Bret George - 7:09:00<br />DNF Randy S.<br />DNF Len Carlman<br />DNF "The" Dave Saurman<br />DNF Gabe "Fiddee Cent" Klamer<br />DNF Niki Tishhauser<br />DNF Andy Williams<br />DNF Erin Reis<br />DNF Rick BuchananDave Byershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00992222148723757793noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404078276786800859.post-71063358724652394912011-11-17T15:54:00.013-07:002012-03-01T10:37:03.152-07:005th Annual Togwotee Winter Classic<div style="font-weight: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; "><strong><span><br /></span></strong></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; "><span><b>3/1/2012 UPDATE:</b></span></div><div style="font-weight: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; "><strong><span><br /></span></strong></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWl54uIu9KvUcBGr9mYcFNotdVe3q9CQTucgZ_tOXjTDQLm2tqtekMmi_xgr9pJ7dXylI1cg9fFn6XsekQCfrcxuPTiDBgWAG6XktqWKjPobgCUUctEdm821bfzqwdmrTbre8v3gIcSGf8/s1600/3-3-2012+Togwotee+Forecast.jpg" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; "><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 112px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWl54uIu9KvUcBGr9mYcFNotdVe3q9CQTucgZ_tOXjTDQLm2tqtekMmi_xgr9pJ7dXylI1cg9fFn6XsekQCfrcxuPTiDBgWAG6XktqWKjPobgCUUctEdm821bfzqwdmrTbre8v3gIcSGf8/s400/3-3-2012+Togwotee+Forecast.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714980077125394322" /></a><div style="font-weight: normal; "><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><strong style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; ">Race Date:</strong><span style="font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; "><span style="font-size: 100%;"> Saturday, March 3rd, 2012</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: bold; ">Pre-Race Meeting:</span><span style="font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; "><span style="font-size: 100%;"> 8:15 AM</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: bold; ">Start Time:</span><span style="font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; "><span style="font-size: 100%;"> 9:00 AM</span></span><br /><strong style="font-weight: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; ">Entry Fee:</strong><span style="font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; "><span style="font-size: 100%;"> Free</span></span><br /><strong style="font-weight: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; ">Start / Finish:</strong><span style="font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; "><span style="font-size: 100%;"> Togwotee Mountain Lodge</span></span><br /><strong style="font-weight: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; ">Registration:</strong><span style="font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; "><span style="font-size: 100%;"> 50 Racer Limit, please send an email to reserve your spot</span></span><br /><strong style="font-weight: normal; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; ">Awards:</strong><span style="font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; "><span style="font-size: 100%;"> There will be a few raffle prizes and/or prizes. Most importantly, we will gather in the bar at Togwotee Lodge to relive the day's glorious events immediately following the completion of the race.</span></span><br /><strong style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; ">Map of the area:</strong> <a href="http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/Snow/pdf/continentaldivide.pdf" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; ">Continental Divide Snowmobile Map</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; "><span style="font-size: 100%;">We will offer two distances. Race the </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: bold; ">25-Mile</span><span style="font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; "><span style="font-size: 100%;"> loop OR the </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: bold; ">35-Mile</span><span style="font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; "><span style="font-size: 100%;"> loop. You must declare your distance before the start of the race. Choose wisely!</span></span><br /><br /><strong style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; "><span style="color:#ff0000;">REMINDER:</span></strong><span style="font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; "><span style="font-size: 100%;"> The sponsors, organizers, and anyone else having anything to do with this race are NOT responsible for your safety. We cannot stress this enough. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU.</span></span><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pGxVC87xY2Y/TWfzsXrxF-I/AAAAAAAAFlM/e8YoCq2NEr4/s1600/TWC%2BRoutes.jpg" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal; font-weight: normal; "><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 369px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577694607119030242" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pGxVC87xY2Y/TWfzsXrxF-I/AAAAAAAAFlM/e8YoCq2NEr4/s400/TWC%2BRoutes.jpg" /></a></div>Dave Byershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00992222148723757793noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404078276786800859.post-69647941740926553262011-03-13T11:03:00.004-06:002011-03-13T11:16:34.356-06:002011 Togwotee Winter Classic, Race #2 Results & PicsThe TWC Race #2 was met with good conditions despite concerns that it might be soft and sloppy. Overnight temps in the teens firmed up the trail nicely and temps in the 20s to low 30s made for a pleasant day on the trails. For the first time we offered two distances and this format was a hit with the racers. <br /><br /><strong>35-Mile Results</strong><br />1st - Carey Smith - 3:43:00 (35-Mile Men's Course Record)<br />2nd - Bryan Safarik - 4:15:00<br />3rd - Dave Byers - 4:15:02<br />4th - Hamilton Smith - 4:30:00<br />5th - Dave Bergart - 4:44:00<br />6th - Katie Engelman - 5:00:00 (1st Woman, 35-Mile Women's Course Record)<br /><br /><strong>25-Mile Results</strong><br />1st - Dave Saurman - 3:23:00<br />2nd - Michelle Byers - 3:24:00 (1st Woman)<br />3rd - Tony Labbe' - 3:37:00<br />4th - Chris E. - 3:50:00<br />5th - Scott Fitzgerald - 4:00:00<br />6th - Len Carlman - 4:15:00<br /><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="https://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" width="400" height="267" flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&hl=en_US&feat=flashalbum&RGB=0x000000&feed=https%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2FDaveByersPicasa%2Falbumid%2F5583598113644284001%3Falt%3Drss%26kind%3Dphoto%26hl%3Den_US" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed><em><br />Pics courtey of Lori Clark-Erickson & Dave Byers</em><br /><br />Thanks again to our sponsors for supportig our snow bike races!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404078276786800859.post-53640334497462092522011-02-25T11:23:00.007-07:002011-03-08T15:34:03.564-07:002011 Togwotee Winter Classic, Race #2<span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>UPDATE: 3/8/11 </strong></span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#000000;">The forecast looks good, not great, for the TWC Race #2. A clear cold night Friday would firm up the trails nicely. Not that it really matters 'cause we are racin' anyway and it will be glorious!</span><br /><br /></span><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UmwvxxuC7l8/TXauRxo1BTI/AAAAAAAAFmc/uxMY8Z4exv8/s1600/TWC%2BForecast.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581840408577901874" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UmwvxxuC7l8/TXauRxo1BTI/AAAAAAAAFmc/uxMY8Z4exv8/s400/TWC%2BForecast.jpg" /></a><br /><strong>Date:</strong> Saturday, March 12th, 9:00am Start<br /><strong>Entry Fee:</strong> Free<br /><strong>Start / Finish:</strong> Togwotee Mountain Lodge<br /><strong>Registration:</strong> 50 Racer Limit, please send an email to reserve your spot<br /><strong>Awards:</strong> There will be a few raffle prizes and/or prizes. Most importantly, we will gather in the bar at Togwotee Lodge to relive the day's glorious events immediately following the completion of the race.<br /><strong>Map of the area:</strong> Continental Divide Snowmobile Map<br /><br />We will offer both distances. Race the 25-Mile loop OR the 35-Mile loop. You must declare your distance before the start of the race. Choose wisley.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">REMINDER:</span></strong> The sponsors, organizers, and anyone else having anything to do with this race are NOT responsible for your safety. We cannot stress this enough. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pGxVC87xY2Y/TWfzsXrxF-I/AAAAAAAAFlM/e8YoCq2NEr4/s1600/TWC%2BRoutes.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 369px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577694607119030242" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pGxVC87xY2Y/TWfzsXrxF-I/AAAAAAAAFlM/e8YoCq2NEr4/s400/TWC%2BRoutes.jpg" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404078276786800859.post-75666708114637422132011-01-13T12:07:00.001-07:002011-01-13T12:08:45.926-07:00The Togwotee Winter Classic Race #1 Video<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/18755762" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/18755762">2011 TWC Race #1</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user4723342">Dave Byers</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>Watch it full-screen and turn the music up!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404078276786800859.post-86508197714063444892011-01-10T17:35:00.004-07:002011-01-10T17:43:05.624-07:002011 TWC Race #1 PicsThanks to Lindsay at Windy Ridge Photography for taking a few pics despite the flat light. If anyone is interested in purchasing pics, visit the <a href="http://www.photoreflect.com/store/ThumbPage.aspx?e=7771358&g=0H9R00IS03">Windy Ridge Photography website</a>.<br /><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" width="400" height="267" flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&hl=en_US&feat=flashalbum&RGB=0x000000&feed=http%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2FDaveByersPicasa%2Falbumid%2F5560677462555155921%3Falt%3Drss%26kind%3Dphoto%26hl%3Den_US" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404078276786800859.post-31236975972691416352011-01-09T08:23:00.002-07:002011-01-09T08:43:56.916-07:002011 Togwotee Winter Classic Race #1 ResultsWe set a new record for attendance with 18 snow bikers at the start line! This was the first time we have raced the 35-Mile loop utilizing the "K" Trail and the level of difficulty was significantly higher than the traditional 25-Mile loop.<br /><br /><strong>Temps:</strong> Low to mid 20s with some snow & wind mid-race, a little sun in the early afternoon<br /><strong>Riding Conditions:</strong> Variable - sections of firm, sections of soft but rideable, and some soft sections required pushing<br /><br /><strong>Men</strong> <br />1st - Jay Petervary - 4:39:00<br />2nd - Mike Piker - 4:41:00<br />3rd - Mark Heshberger - 4:46:00<br />4th - Dave Bergart - 5:08:00<br />5th - Dave Saurman - 5:18:00<br />6th - Dave Byers - 5:28:00<br />7th - Eric Greenwood - 5:41:00<br />8th - Todd Johnson - 5:55:00<br />9th - Gabe Klamer - 5:58:00<br />DNF - Brandon Campisi (completed the 25-mile loop)<br />DNF - Jordan Potter (completed the 25-mile loop)<br />DNF - Tony Labbe<br />DNF - Brady Wirick<br /><br /><strong>Women</strong> <br />1st - Tracey Petervary - 5:20:00<br />2nd - Katie Engleman - 6:09:00<br />3rd - Michelle Byers - 7:10:00<br />DNF - Sarah Hamilton (completed the 25-mile loop)<br />DNF - Melissa Davidson (completed the 25-mile loop)<br /><br /><strong>Interesting Note:</strong><br />We had a huge variety of snow bikes represented at the race. Very cool.<br />- Ti 9:Zero:7<br />- Aluminum 9:Zero:7<br />- Ti FatBack<br />- Aluminum FatBack<br />- Wildfire FatBike<br />- Salsa Mukluk<br />- Surly Pugsleys of all vintagesUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404078276786800859.post-59623870073445697642010-12-28T11:02:00.016-07:002011-01-04T14:21:25.622-07:002011 Togwotee Winter Classic Race #1<span style="color:#ff0000;">1/4/2011: </span><span style="color:#333333;">We want to thank our sponsors Fitzgerald's Bicycles, Ergon, Carbo Rocket, Baffin, and RU Outside for their support of snow biking. How many free races give out prizes? Woohoo!</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">12/30/2010: </span><span style="color:#333333;">Course Map and Elevation Profile added (scroll down)</span><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OT5Jl61zmTI/TRomleNp_mI/AAAAAAAAFbc/9p0qqotHPK0/s1600/TWC%2B2011%2BRace1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555795515522285154" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OT5Jl61zmTI/TRomleNp_mI/AAAAAAAAFbc/9p0qqotHPK0/s400/TWC%2B2011%2BRace1.jpg" /></a><br />After considering an Idaho location for Race #1 on Jan 8th, 2011, I have decided to stick with Togwotee Mountain Lodge as our race venue for both Togwotee Winter Classic races in 2011. The snowmobile trail grooming is simply more consistent at Togwotee than on the Idaho side of the Tetons and this gives us the best chance for rideable trails.<br /><br />New for 2011, we will race the longer 33-Mile loop unless we get a ton of snow the night before the race.<br /><br /><strong>Entry Fee:</strong> Free<br /><strong>Start / Finish:</strong> <a href="http://www.togwoteelodge.com/">Togwotee Mountain Lodge</a><br /><strong>Registration:</strong> 50 Racer Limit, please send an email to reserve your spot<br /><strong>Awards:</strong> There may be a few raffle prizes and/or prizes. Most importantly, we will gather in the bar at Togwotee Lodge to relive the day's glorious events immediately following the completion of the race.<br /><strong>Map of the area:</strong> Continental Divide Snowmobile Map<br /><br /><strong>Course Route:</strong><br />Start - Directly across the highway from Togwotee Lodge<br />CD Trail East<br />Right on V Trail (you will immediately push up a steep hill)<br />Left on K Trail<br />Right on CD Trail<br />Finish - Parking area directly across the highway from Togwotee Lodge<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OT5Jl61zmTI/TSInU41s1RI/AAAAAAAAFd4/vfJlZpi8Ql0/s1600/TWC%2BCourse%2BMap.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 397px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558048129937102098" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OT5Jl61zmTI/TSInU41s1RI/AAAAAAAAFd4/vfJlZpi8Ql0/s400/TWC%2BCourse%2BMap.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OT5Jl61zmTI/TRy9mXuHz3I/AAAAAAAAFbs/QnWRMvHXkjQ/s1600/Togwotee%2B33-Mile%2BLoop.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 234px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556524507168493426" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OT5Jl61zmTI/TRy9mXuHz3I/AAAAAAAAFbs/QnWRMvHXkjQ/s400/Togwotee%2B33-Mile%2BLoop.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OT5Jl61zmTI/TRy9q1jM5yI/AAAAAAAAFb0/q1bCd5yUN74/s1600/Togwotee%2B33-Mile%2BProfile.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 140px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556524583895230242" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OT5Jl61zmTI/TRy9q1jM5yI/AAAAAAAAFb0/q1bCd5yUN74/s400/Togwotee%2B33-Mile%2BProfile.jpg" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404078276786800859.post-54696910055431463012010-12-16T10:12:00.005-07:002010-12-30T10:15:52.209-07:002011 Togwotee Winter Classic Two-Race SeriesWe are offering two races again in 2011! The Togwotee Winter Classic Series is a not-for-profit bike race series on groomed snow and/or snowmobile trails at 8000' to 9,500' in elevation under extreme winter conditions.<br /><br /><strong>Race #1</strong> <br /><strong>Date:</strong> Saturday, January 8th 2011 - 9:00am Start<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Togwotee Mountain Lodge<br /><br /><strong>Race #2</strong> <br /><strong>Date:</strong> Saturday, March 12th 2011 - 9:00am Start<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Togwotee Mountain Lodge<br /><br />Mark your calendars now!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404078276786800859.post-7664097533631982442010-03-07T07:59:00.003-07:002010-03-07T08:15:12.246-07:00Togwotee Winter Classic Race #2 ResultsFirst off, a HUGE thanks to our sponsors for providing prizes to the top three racers in each category: <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://baffin.com/">Baffin Boots</a></span> & <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.fitzgeraldsbicycles.com/">Fitzgerald's Bicycles</a></span><br /><br />We had the largest field in Togwotee Winter Classic history! 15 racers started the event and 12 racers finished. In addition, course records were shattered in the Men's & Women's categories.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Men's</span><br />1st - Mike Piker - 2:22:00 (New Course Record)<br />2nd - Gabe "50 Cent" Klamer - 2:22:01<br />3rd - Mark "I am now shopping for a snow bike" Hershberger - 2:22:23<br />4th - Dave Saurman - 2:31:00<br />5th - Tony Labbe - 3:03:00<br />6th - Len Carlman - 3:05:00<br />7th - Scott Fitzgerald - 3:22:00<br />8th - Dave Byers - 3:24:00<br />9th - Brandon "B-Shizzle" Campisi - 3:26:00<br />10th - Don Alsted - 5:32:00 (Oldest competitor to ever complete the TWC, age 64)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Women's</span><br />1st - Jill Damman - 2:31:30<br />2nd - Michelle Byers - 3:24:00Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4404078276786800859.post-22745427534567666602010-02-22T09:28:00.004-07:002010-02-22T10:19:58.502-07:002010 Togwotee Winter Classic Race #2<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OT5Jl61zmTI/S4K8pCT_60I/AAAAAAAAE5I/psKWGDKqFMs/s1600-h/TWC+Race2+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OT5Jl61zmTI/S4K8pCT_60I/AAAAAAAAE5I/psKWGDKqFMs/s400/TWC+Race2+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441118712998390594" /></a><br />Saturday, March 6th 2010 - 9:00am Start<div><br /></div><div><b>NOTE:</b> Regardless of conditions, we will race the 25-mile loop used in all previous Togwotee Winter Classics.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Distance:</span> 25 mile loop<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Entry Fee:</span> Free<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Start / Finish:</span> <a href="http://www.togwoteelodge.com/index.cfm">Togwotee Mountain Lodge </a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Registration:</span> 50 Racer Limit, please send an email to reserve your spot<br /><strong>Awards: </strong>There may be a few raffle prizes and/or prizes. Most importantly, we will gather in the bar at Togwotee Lodge to relive the day's glorious events immediately following the completion of the race.<br /><strong>Map of the area:</strong> <a href="http://wyotrails.state.wy.us/Snow/pdf/continentaldivide.pdf">Continental Divide Snowmobile Map </a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Course Descriptions</span> (using the Continental Divide Snowmobile Map):<br /><strong>25-Mile Loop:</strong><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Start</span> - Parking area directly across the highway from Togwotee Lodge<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">CD</span> Trail East<br />Right on <span style="font-weight:bold;">V</span> Trail (you will immediately push up a steep hill)<br />Right on <span style="font-weight:bold;">CD</span> Trail<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Finish</span> - Parking area directly across the highway from Togwotee Lodge</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0