On June 2nd, the Team is hosting a ride at 5:30pm at the Lunch Loop Trail System, followed by a BBQ and information session with athletes, parents and coaches. We are excited to grow the next generation of cyclists and community members. For much more information on the team, mission, vision, support, coaches, events, and more, please check out all the tabs under the DEVO Team section of Livetrainrace.org. For any questions, feel free to call Brent at 970-712-2012 or email bsteinberg@livetrainrace.com.

Mountain States Cup kicked off the 2012 Season in Salida, Colorado.  Great trails, great weather, and attendance were to be had on Day 1.

On tap was a Hill Climb Time Trial, and a Circuit Race for today.  The Hill Climb was 1.7 miles of gravel roads and single track ascending what the locals call “S” mountain.  It’s the one with the lit up “S” on it.  The road and trail follow a spiral up the mountain ascending 500 ‘ to the top.  We start up the mountain in a left had upward spiral, then just as you get dizzy, we do a tight switchback and finish the climb with right hand spirals.  Pretty fun!

Alexis Skarda of Livetrainrace.com tore up the course with a time of 9:10.

Mike finished the course in an 8:21.

Second race of the day was scheduled to be a circuit race.  3 laps around a 1.6 mile course with 225 feet of climbing per lap.  The Circuit Race was run with all the Categories together.  .8 miles of the lap was a blistering climb up dirt roads, followed by .8 miles of single track with no less than 8 tight switch backs.

Alexis putting the hurt on the women.

Mike looking for a wheel.

Boom!  4 Races, 4 Podiums!  Good day in Salida!

Come join us in an upcoming race! … Gunnison, Angel Fire?  C’mon let’s go.

The Gunny Enduro was a great event!  Some of Grand Junctions best Athletes came out to put their Mountain Bike Skills to the test.  In addition to testing their skills and fitness, we raised money for The Mesa Land Trust.  Race your bike, put money towards the purchase of public lands for Grand Junction, sounds like a good day on the bike!

A Mountain Bike Enduro event rewards both riding skills and fitness.  Nearly any bike can be used, it is an event that really fits well with the Grand Valley, and the terrain we have here.

Birgit Morris

The trail selected for the event was the Gunny Loop.  It has a little bit of everything.  Mike Jones with the BLM, and Brent Steinberg worked hard to select a trail that would test the athletes.

Birgit Morris turned in the fastest women’s time of the day at 23:45.  Did we mention that she is 12!  Way to rock the podium.

Robb Parsons

Robb Parsons turned in the fastest time on that day at 18:38.

Trey Lopez

Trey Lopez turned in the fastest Junior time of the day at 21:28

More information, results, and photos can be found below!  Thanks for coming out, and we hope to see you at the Mike the Headless Chicken Poker Ride on the 19th.  LTR Sports is giving away a new Rocky Mountain 29er Mountain Bike!

Livetrainrace.com Cycling Team Enduro Event Photos

LTR Sports Event Photos

20120512 – Gunny Enduro Results

Brent Steinberg, bsteinberg@ltrsports.com, 970-712-2012

Mike Driver, mdriver@ltrsports.com, 970-904-5708

From all of us at LTR, we want to congratulate Kevin. Kevin is usually the hard worker covering moves, setting up the leadout train, and sacrificing himself for the team. Looks like he was smart, well positioned and made the right move and played the tactics well! For loads of pictures and the writeup, go here.

We have team partners such as Complete Nutrition who helps out with supplements and gives great promotions, information and discounts to local athletes who attend our events. Sanitary Supply and US Cleaning Professionals help us out at events with supplying everything to trash cans and materials to make sure we leave venues cleaner and better than when we arrived. A partner who also makes a big impact is Richard Price, MD. As our team physician, he goes above and beyond to make sure athletes are riding to their fullest potential and enjoying the activity they love.

I worked with Rich last year to help take my training and results to the next level. We did a few programs and personal studies where I sued his knowledge and guidance to achieve results. Some things, such as training with supplemental oxygen and altitude sleep high/train low experiments are something the average person might not do, but with resources like Rich, his vast knowledge can help in any case.

The past year and a half I have had a knee pain that has been sharp at times and dull at others. After not being able to train, let alone barely ride without extreme pain, I went to the advice of our LTR team physician. Rich Price understands what it means to live an active lifestyle, and he helped move the what could have been timely process along very rapidly. In just a few days of taking my own action, I had an MRI, consultation with Price. We looked at the issue, gave some options and talked about a solution. As a sports medicine doctor, Rich was able to quickly connect me to orthopaedic knee surgeons who specialize and can help with my issue. I already have a plan of action, a date, and am thoroughly looking forward to recovering and getting back on the bike pain free.

If you have a problem that just came up, or has been nagging you or a long time, give Rich Price a visit and see how he can help you get back to pain free activity. I have been thoroughly impressed how far Rich has gone to make sure my problem is quickly taken care of and acted upon in the best manner to make sure I am back to what I love doing as soon as possible. And if you don’t know what that is, let me give you a hint: Riding bikes and ripping others’ legs off! (and maybe destroying Strava segments!)

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