Click here for online registration

Click here for confirmed riders list

Click here to see the bike we’ll be giving away (Yes, we’re giving away a bike!)

The Texas Chainring Massacre will be a full on gravel grinder featuring a unique combination of dirt roads and desolate country roads that promises to be both scenic and challenging. Riders will be able to enjoy a fantastic route that starts and ends in the “civilized” part of the D/FW Metroplex near Valley View, TX while meandering through some scenic rural areas…

Early bird special for the first 50 riders is $20 entry fee which will move up to $30 once we hit that threshold. FYI, we already have over 20 registrations in just over a day of being on our facebook page. ALSO Dorba/Fwmba members use coupon code Member for an extra $5 off. That means you can get a $15 entry if you hop on early and are a member.

Currently parking is limited at the staging area so we will cap entries at 100. There is a 45ish mile route as well as a 90ish mile route. It’s gonna be a great ride! Must be present at the event to win the bike. We will be doing a drawing from signed waivers.

Quack, Quack!

John McAllister 3:52
Chris Powers 3:52
John Cotton 4:12
Paul Allen 4:12
Carlos Blandon 4:13
Mike Smith 4:13
Red Baker4:14
Mack McKinney 4:20
Steven Williams 4:20
Steven Price 4:28
Dana Burch 4:37
Keith Maddox 4:38
Ben Wright 4:45
Tony Tennard 4:50
Corey Wake 4:59
Brian Buell 5:05
Brad Green 5:08
Don Booker 5:08
Yuri Cook 5:24
Naomi Miller 5:24
Adam Phillips 5:25
Shannon Wyatt 5:25
Alex Hernandez 5:27
Carl Varriale 5:55
Matthew York 6:27
Jacob Howitt 6:27
Julian Howitt 6:27
Sebastian York 6:35
Matt Kocian 6:50
Charity Goswick 6:52
Matt Malone 6:53
Tara Clayton 6:53
Scott Holmes 6:58

Wow, we ended up with 53 entries! More than twice what we were expecting. Thanks all for signing up. I promise the ride will be a memorable one.

A few housekeeping items…

1. Unfortunately the portajohns that have always been at the staging area parking lot weren’t there today when we went to mark course. There will be restrooms along the course but do your preride business before you get there.

2. Map to staging area is here http://g.co/maps/qp8fg

3. We won’t be providing SAG but we won’t leave anyone hanging either. My number is 817-715-0533 if you run into trouble. We always recommend trying to ride with other riders when possible as well.

4. We will be there around 8am to have waivers signed. Riders’ meeting will be 8:45 so try to be there by 8:30 at the latest.

5. Feel free to explore the Stock Yards or anything else you come across. Text me if you feel you are going to detour for several hours though. We won’t be having a formal check in or an official sweep process since folks can meander if they choose to.

6. Course is marked but marking can come down for various reasons. The Trinity Trail will get you directly to Gateway Park if you get off course. Most folks on the TT are very helpful if you need directions.

7. Have a blast!

As always, feel free to touch base if you have any questions.

Kevin

MonsterCross Monday will be a unique, “urbanesque” adventure ride. Surfaces will include singletrack, doubletrack, paved roads, brick roads, paved trail and even some hike-a-bike.

Staging is from Gateway Park in Fort Worth, TX and the route will include the River Legacy trail in Arlington, TX as well as the Fort Worth Stock Yards, the Trinity Trail and a preview of the new trail across the river from Gateway Park. Course will be marked and GPS tracks will be made available.

This ride will be open to bikes of any type and part of the fun is figuring out which would be the weapon of choice. Online registration only since we will not be able to collect funds day of. Please contact us if you need to make payment arrangements that don’t include a credit card.

Click Here For Online Registration

Location : Sansom Park

Weather: Sunny and in the 40′s

Track: Excellent

Chief of Course: Larry Colvin

Chief of Competition: Larry Colvin

Technical Delegate: Kevin Lee

Men Cat 1

SS Open

Men Cat 2

Women Open

Women Beginner

Women Jr

Men Cat 3

Sunday after Thanksgiving starting from Oak Ridge, TX (about an hour North of the Metromess)

This is a fun ride not an event so no charge. We’ll probably be doing a toy drive for needy kids but it won’t be required. Route is about 60 miles and we’ll probably offer shorter route too. We will provide cue sheets and GPS plots but the course WILL NOT be marked. This will be completely self supported and you will need to carry enough supplies to get you through the full route. Find some folks to buddy up with and enjoy the terrain and scenery.

Here’s a link to longer route…

Click here if you need help loading into a Garmin…

Event Description
Cross country mountain bike race as a fundraiser for Fort Worth Mountain Bikers’ Assocaition.. No refunds but we do offer the option to sign up online and pay day of. Prepaid online riders will receive a significant discount. Discounts also for active FWMBA and DORBA club members. This is meant as a “fun” race so results are unofficial and will not be included in any formal rankings or series points with any racing organization or sanctioning body. No racing license will be required.

Course Description
Mass start for all categories and classifications. All riders will ride the same course with the only difference being number of laps.

12/10/2011
Start Time Gender Discpline Category Age Prizes Places Length Field Fee
10:00am Mens Cat 1 Cat 1 2 laps $25
10:00am Mens Cat 2 Cat 2 2 laps $25
10:00am Mens Cat 3 Cat 3 1 laps $25
10:00am Mens Club Member Cat 1 Cat 1 2 laps $20
10:00am Mens Club Member Cat 2 Cat 2 2 laps $20
10:00am Mens Club Member Cat 3 Cat 3 1 laps $20
10:00am Mens Club Member Junior Junior 1 laps $20
10:00am Mens Junior Junior 1 laps $25
10:00am Mens SS Club Member Cat 1/2/3 2 laps $20
10:00am Mens SS Open Cat 1/2/3 2 laps $25
10:00am Womens Beginner Women 1 laps $25
10:00am Womens Club Member Beginner 1 laps $20
10:00am Womens Cub Member Open Cat 1/2/3 2 laps $20
10:00am Womens Open Women Cat 1/2/3 2 laps $25
Registration
Please register online here

Notes
Make up date of 12/17 in case of inclement weather.

Directions
Marion Sansom Park of Robert’s Cutoff Road in Fort Worth, TX.

Early Bird Pricing in Effect Until 10/1

Online Registration only. There will be no day of registrations accepted since we have to reserve transportation and lodging.

Here’s the short version of the Texoma/Cross Timbers Point to Point (Thanksgiving weekend):

Meet at Johnson Branch Friday afternoon, leave vehicles and bus to Lake Murray for Friday overnight. Ride from Lake Murray to Eisenhower State Park (90 miles) Saturday for overnight at Eisenhower. Ride from Eisenhower to Johnson Branch via Cross Timbers Sunday.

We will provide bus transportation to Oklahoma Friday night. Cabins at Lake Murray. Screened cabins, supper and breakfast at Eisenhower. We will also trailer supplies and dirty laundry to overnight stops and end point. Full weekend includes cabins and bus transport $125 per rider. Saturday night/Sunday only $90 per rider. Ride only (supply your own transport/lodging/food) $50 per rider.

This is the rough draft right now as we are finalizing a few details. Still room for feedback if it seems like we missed something. Plan on paying entry fees into Eisenhower State Park and Johnson Branch State Park for now. We’ll see if there is a way to get a group rate but it looks doubtful.

Prices go up 10/1

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Preregister by 8/1 and entry fee is only $20!
Preregister 8/1-8/12 and entry fee is $30
Day of registration $40

Map to staging area:

http://maps.google.com/maps?msid=214450379176673352246.0004a629e8f08b3404782&msa=0&ll=33.240895,-97.355497&spn=0.005913,0.011362&z=17

It’s a convenience store/”truck stop” on the SE corner of US 380 and FM 2622. I believe the place is called J&J Truck stop but it’s the only thing on that corner. There is a large dirt lot in the back that we will utilize. They usually shut down at 8:00 but the owner says he’s going to come back and reopen later Saturday so we have bathrooms and stuff. He just asks that we buy stuff at his store so please do if you need stuff. Here’s a link to the intersection http://tinyurl.com/3gpzb39

DORBA/FWMBA members will be entitled to free commemorative water bottles

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We’re going to give you a great route to follow that will cover at least 100 miles of dirt roads in North Texas. We’ll coordinate a meet up spot and time and provide directions for everyone to find their way from Point A to Point Z. There is no entry fee but donations will be accepted to cover the overhead for signage/maps/etc.

The long route will be around 120 miles
The short route will be around 60 miles
We may offer a mini route of around 30 miles if there is any interest

Land access fees will be collected at the gate unless you need a bed and we’ll set up some sort of prepay arrangement:

$5 per head to park/land access
$10 per head to camp
$20 per head for a bed (limited)
$25 for a camper/rv includes parking

Prices cover the whole weekend but no half price if you only stay one night. Email if you want a bed those will have to be prepaid and organized. The routes will be greatness.

Kids are free

There is still no entry fee but we do have to pay “rent” for land access so everyone can gather in one spot. You can stay the night before the ride or spend the night after you are done riding or both. We will collect camping and parking fees at the gate but will have to make prepaid arrangements of some sort if you want a bed. Please touch base if you have any questions.

Click Here For Map to Staging Area

Most current information will most likely be on the Spinistry Facebook page or on Spinistry.com. See you there!

REMINDER: This is a self supported ride. There WILL NOT be any aid stations or SAG wagons. Do not attempt this ride if you are uncomfortable being 20 miles from civilization with ZERO support.

As always, fantastic pictures from Ric Ceron.

http://www.shootric.net/p970189297


Race Results
Event: 2010 Hell On Wheels

Date: Saturday, August 14, 2010

Location : The Northshore Trail

Weather: Hot and Sunny

Track: Dry and a bit sandy

Comments:

Chief of Course: Janet Lee

Chief of Competition: Kevin Lee

Technical Delegate: Foster

Solo Women

Women’s Relay

Solo Men

Men’s Relay

Co-ed Relay

Single Speed