Hello ya’ll! Klishy here…
Sorry about the late update on the latest and the greatest with the LTR Events… It’s been a whirlwind of craziness the past few weeks since the exchange of owners.
Before August, the LTR Sports and LTR Events had changed ownerships and then on August 7, I pursued the LTR Events to keep what Mike and Kristy Driver had started growing for the Grand Valley. They had done a fabulous job of introducing cycling racing to the Grand Valley, starting 10 years ago. However, we all felt it was time to give it more attention and different energy. Enter Mountain and Desert Racing, LLC (aka MAD Racing)!
I’m excited to be taking up the reins on this “new” baby to bring the quality of races up to the next level for our fast-growing cycling community. I can see your mind spinning out the next question: “How am I going to bring these races to the next level?” Great question – First step is to ensure those races will still take place, starting today to next year and the years to follow for our community by ensuring those special events’ applications are in place and secured ahead of time. Thus the reason why I’ve been so busy and crazy the last few weeks. I only had a few weeks to apply for special events permits at the 4 locations throughout the Mesa County’s parks / private properties this coming fall’s cyclocross races and then the 2 mountain bike races taking place on BLM lands next summer (Rumble at 18 Road & Gunny Enduro). I had turned in the last application last week and I’m very thrilled to be taking that next step, which is… to obtain a timing system that will ensure quality and immediate results posting! And I have great news… This new toy is coming within the next couple of weeks! The first race to utilize this awesome tool will be at the Powder Cross (September 20), but I’ll be getting out to test the system and may potentially bring it out to a weekly Wednesday Night CX Clinic to get you guys hyped up! You will see $5 increase in race entries to cover the costs of operating a timing system on top of the races. I really strive to keep the costs affordable for the community to participate and I believe that you’ll have a better racing experience overall with the new addition! Third step is to re-start those weekly CX Clinics to re-establish the CX community and the base for the upcoming CX season – first one is next Wednesday, 09/10/2014, 5:30pm till dark at Canyonview – onsite location will be determined by then. You don’t have to have a CX bike for these clinics – these skills are actually very handy for mountain bike races and road races as you’ll be honing your balance skills, dismounting and remounting skills, and gaining sense of confidence within yourself! Fourth step is to get more of the community out to race to create a bigger and more fun atmosphere!
While you’re here, be sure to check out Powder Cross page for updated info and register online now to save some $$. This will also save me some headache before the day of the race! 🙂 Feel free to contact me anytime…
For the time being, updated information and posts will be put on this LTR Events website until I get the MAD Racing website up and running (hopefully within the next few weeks)! Your support is appreciated!
I look forward to seeing your MAD smiles out there… Race with grace ya’ll!
