North Iowa Spin will be offering a new series of indoor cycling classes. One hour classes will be held at 5:30 AM (yes, AM) on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday each week. Carrie Berg will be organizing the classes with the assistance of Kent Stevenson. The doors will be open at 5:15 AM for warm-up and wakeup. It will be a great way for all the early morning exercisers to balance their workouts with Mason City Masters Swim Club workouts on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Please contact Carrie at thebergs1@juno.com with any questions.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
A good article about indoor cycling from TrainingPeaks.com
http://blog.trainingpeaks.com/posts/2011/12/27/indoor-cycling-get-your-spin-on.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+trainingpeaks%2FXAlX+%28TrainingPeaks+Blog%29&safe=on
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
re:Cycle indoor cycling leaders - January 2012
1/3 - Earl
1/5 - Steve
1/7 - Mark
1/10 - Earl
1/12 - Hunter
1/14 - John
1/17 - Steve
1/19 - Connie
1/21 - Brad
1/24 - Hunter
1/26 - John
1/28 - Connie
1/31 - Brad
1/5 - Steve
1/7 - Mark
1/10 - Earl
1/12 - Hunter
1/14 - John
1/17 - Steve
1/19 - Connie
1/21 - Brad
1/24 - Hunter
1/26 - John
1/28 - Connie
1/31 - Brad
Friday, September 30, 2011
Indoor cycling 2011-2012
Indoor cycling will start on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 6:30PM.
Thanks to the generous offer of George Jessen, classes will be held at 2599 South Federal, part of the Heartland Asphalt building. We will be using the space on the north side of the building being vacated by North Iowa Millwork. Parking is available between that location and Hewitt Wholesale.
Our indoor classes are for cyclists of all interests and abilities. When you are riding on a trainer, you can’t get dropped! Only one person has fallen off his bike in the last six years, and that was because his seat post broke after 25 years. You can make the workout as hard or as leisurely as you wish. Our space will be about 20x40 feet with good acoustics and restroom accessibility. The area is carpeted, so any rider who is likely to drip sweat on the floor is encouraged to bring a mat or rug (sounds like kindergarten) to place under his/her bike.
Our schedule will remain the same - Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:30 PM and Saturday morning at 8:30 AM. In the past, there was interest in starting at 6:00 PM. We can readdress that issue if there is interest once we get started.
The funds that we generate with our classes allow SPIN to donate to organizations that promote many types of silent sports in order to encourage active, healthy, and fun lifestyles for the people of northern Iowa. In the past, SPIN has donated money to Cerro Gordo Recreational Trails ($3,000 recently to develop more of the bike trail around Clear Lake), North Iowa Nordic ($1,350 recently to purchase another track setter to be used at Lime Creek Nature Center and Pilot Knob), and JDRF. In addition, each year at Christmas time the participants in indoor cycling have sponsored a family through one of the local agencies, giving them clothes, food, and grocery store cash cards. Check the SPIN blog at www.northiowaspin.blogspot.com.
All participants will need to renew their North Iowa Touring Club membership for 2012; current memberships expire 12/31/11. Membership in North Iowa SPIN is optional (Click for Form), but carries some benefits for those interested in racing – cycling, triathlon, cyclocross, and running. If you compete in three or more races wearing SPIN/MC2 gear, you are eligible once a year for $100 entry fee reimbursement and $50 discount on clothing orders.
Fees:
NITC single - $15
NITC family - $20
North Iowa SPIN - $15
NITC/NISPIN membership form
Season pass - $100
10-punch ticket without trainer - $30
10-punch ticket with trainer - $60
Single session without trainer - $3
Single session with trainer - $6
Skewer (to be used with the trainer) - $10
Registration forms are available for you to complete before you came, but forms will also be available at class.
If you're riding on a 10-punch card or a single session pass, there is a room adjacent to ours where bikes can be stored when not in use.
As always, we are always looking for people to volunteer to lead class. Please contact me at sschurtz3@mchsi.com if you would like to try leading a class or if you have any questions about indoor cycling.
See you on November 1! We will be present by 5:45 PM on the first night to start the registration process.
Steve Schurtz
641-430-1745
sschurtz3@mchsi.com
Thanks to the generous offer of George Jessen, classes will be held at 2599 South Federal, part of the Heartland Asphalt building. We will be using the space on the north side of the building being vacated by North Iowa Millwork. Parking is available between that location and Hewitt Wholesale.
Our indoor classes are for cyclists of all interests and abilities. When you are riding on a trainer, you can’t get dropped! Only one person has fallen off his bike in the last six years, and that was because his seat post broke after 25 years. You can make the workout as hard or as leisurely as you wish. Our space will be about 20x40 feet with good acoustics and restroom accessibility. The area is carpeted, so any rider who is likely to drip sweat on the floor is encouraged to bring a mat or rug (sounds like kindergarten) to place under his/her bike.
Our schedule will remain the same - Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:30 PM and Saturday morning at 8:30 AM. In the past, there was interest in starting at 6:00 PM. We can readdress that issue if there is interest once we get started.
The funds that we generate with our classes allow SPIN to donate to organizations that promote many types of silent sports in order to encourage active, healthy, and fun lifestyles for the people of northern Iowa. In the past, SPIN has donated money to Cerro Gordo Recreational Trails ($3,000 recently to develop more of the bike trail around Clear Lake), North Iowa Nordic ($1,350 recently to purchase another track setter to be used at Lime Creek Nature Center and Pilot Knob), and JDRF. In addition, each year at Christmas time the participants in indoor cycling have sponsored a family through one of the local agencies, giving them clothes, food, and grocery store cash cards. Check the SPIN blog at www.northiowaspin.blogspot.com.
All participants will need to renew their North Iowa Touring Club membership for 2012; current memberships expire 12/31/11. Membership in North Iowa SPIN is optional (Click for Form), but carries some benefits for those interested in racing – cycling, triathlon, cyclocross, and running. If you compete in three or more races wearing SPIN/MC2 gear, you are eligible once a year for $100 entry fee reimbursement and $50 discount on clothing orders.
Fees:
NITC single - $15
NITC family - $20
North Iowa SPIN - $15
NITC/NISPIN membership form
Season pass - $100
10-punch ticket without trainer - $30
10-punch ticket with trainer - $60
Single session without trainer - $3
Single session with trainer - $6
Skewer (to be used with the trainer) - $10
Registration forms are available for you to complete before you came, but forms will also be available at class.
If you're riding on a 10-punch card or a single session pass, there is a room adjacent to ours where bikes can be stored when not in use.
As always, we are always looking for people to volunteer to lead class. Please contact me at sschurtz3@mchsi.com if you would like to try leading a class or if you have any questions about indoor cycling.
See you on November 1! We will be present by 5:45 PM on the first night to start the registration process.
Steve Schurtz
641-430-1745
sschurtz3@mchsi.com
Monday, September 26, 2011
Maschka Wins @ Capital Cross!
Saturday:
Donny Maschka takes second Mens Master 45
Results: http://goo.gl/2ZBHX
Sunday:
Donny Maschka wins Mens Master 45
Results: http://goo.gl/ZUFZo
Now this is how you post results quickly and effective old school style!
Unofficially, this should place Donny near the top of the CENTRAL IOWA CYCLOCROSS Series.
Donny Maschka takes second Mens Master 45
Results: http://goo.gl/2ZBHX
Sunday:
Donny Maschka wins Mens Master 45
Results: http://goo.gl/ZUFZo
Now this is how you post results quickly and effective old school style!
Unofficially, this should place Donny near the top of the CENTRAL IOWA CYCLOCROSS Series.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
SPIN on Facebook
The new FB changes have me, and quite a few other people, a bit unfamiliar with the workings. It's my understanding that groups are being archived, so a North Iowa SPIN page has been created. Please visit that page and "Like" it to stay updated with postings.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
North Iowa Spin Donates to CGRT and NIN
North Iowa Spin, represented by President Dave Delperdang, presented a check for $3,000 to Cerro Gordo Recreational Trails via Casey Martin to be used for more trail development in our area. The Iowa DNR as announced that further funding will be available for development of another section of the trail on the southwest side of Clear Lake. The trail will be extended over the Ventura grade, according to Casey. The Spin money will go toward that project, also.
Spin also has given funds to North Iowa Nordic to purchase another tracksetter for XC skiing this winter. Currently, NIN has one tracksetter which is transported between Lime Creek and Pilot Knob. Now, each location will have equipment on site, so that the volunteers will not spend time moving the equipment. That will give them a lot more time for training and representing NIN and Spin/MC2 at events this winter. For more information on that, please contact joel@masoncitylawyer.com.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Time Trial star - Curt Sauve
Our time trial specialist, Curt Sauve, found great success this season in the Elkhart Time Trial Series and at the Iowa Games TT. He was second in the Elkhart series, with results below. He won the Iowa Games TT in July. The photo is Curt with his gold medal. The prize for second in the Elkart series was a pair of Kyle's Bikes socks. Congratulations to Curt!
Don Maschka and Earl Hill also represented North Iowa Spin in the Elkhart races with one race each. We'll look forward to more races for them next season.
2011 Elkhart TT Series #1
4/14/11
3rd
2011 Elkhart TT Series #2
5/12/11
3rd
2011 Elkhart TT Series #3
6/23/11
2nd
2011 Elkhart TT Series #4
7/14/11
3rd
2011 Elkhart TT Series #5
8/12/11
5th
Sunday, July 17, 2011
2011 BBBBQ Race Weekend Summary
The 2011 Bicycle, Blues, and BBQ Festival was another great success. Each year, the event gets bigger and better, and this year was no exception.
The weekend kicked off with music by Ross William Perry and by Reverend Raven and the Chain-Smoking Alters Boys, as well as delicious BBQ provided by multiple vendors. On Saturday morning, charity fun rides of several distances left from and returned to City Park in downtown Clear Lake. Thank you to Casey Martin, Shane Cooney, and their volunteers for arranging this part of the weekend. It was great to see Joe Boatman, one of the original organizers of BBBBQ, back for the weekend from Minneapolis.
Racing kicked off at noon on Saturday with the Iowa State Criterium Championships under the generous sponsorship of Monson & Sons Trucking. Lots of other sponsor contributed, as well. Juniors were the first riders, and more juniors participated than ever before. As the afternoon and evening progressed, the races become faster and more exciting. Tom Zirbel, originally from Clear Lake and now racing for Jamis/Sutter Home out of Boulder, CO, returned for the weekend bringing with him teammate Nick Frey, originally from Des Moines. Two riders from the Kenda 5 Hour Energy Pro Cycling Team presented by Geargrinder, Gregg Brandt and Pat Lemieux, also came for the race. Frey won the Pro/1/2 crit race, with Zirbel finishing fourth. The road race was fast and close, with Brandt winning the Pro/1/2 road race. Frey was third, and Zirbel finished in the main pack within two seconds of the winners. Zirbel smiled and said, “You guys need more wind or more hills to separate the riders.” We can hope for wind next year.
North Iowa Spin racers included David Delperdang, John Johnson, Andy O’Brien, Don Maschka, Lyell Hogg, Mike Campbell, Joel Yunek, and Tom Thul. Mike was the highest place finisher, taking 2nd in Cat 5. Todd Juhlin, riding for Sioux City Velo, competed in the Masters category, and David Hand from Mason City, riding for Bennett Cycles, competed for the first time in Juniors 17-18.
The races were well organized under the direction and hard work of Tim Putnam. Support was provided by Earl Hill, Dave Delperdang, John Johnson, Curt Sauve, and Steve Schurtz, as well as dozens of volunteers. The planning committee wishes to thank each of our volunteers. Without their help, this event would not be possible.
The weekend kicked off with music by Ross William Perry and by Reverend Raven and the Chain-Smoking Alters Boys, as well as delicious BBQ provided by multiple vendors. On Saturday morning, charity fun rides of several distances left from and returned to City Park in downtown Clear Lake. Thank you to Casey Martin, Shane Cooney, and their volunteers for arranging this part of the weekend. It was great to see Joe Boatman, one of the original organizers of BBBBQ, back for the weekend from Minneapolis.
Racing kicked off at noon on Saturday with the Iowa State Criterium Championships under the generous sponsorship of Monson & Sons Trucking. Lots of other sponsor contributed, as well. Juniors were the first riders, and more juniors participated than ever before. As the afternoon and evening progressed, the races become faster and more exciting. Tom Zirbel, originally from Clear Lake and now racing for Jamis/Sutter Home out of Boulder, CO, returned for the weekend bringing with him teammate Nick Frey, originally from Des Moines. Two riders from the Kenda 5 Hour Energy Pro Cycling Team presented by Geargrinder, Gregg Brandt and Pat Lemieux, also came for the race. Frey won the Pro/1/2 crit race, with Zirbel finishing fourth. The road race was fast and close, with Brandt winning the Pro/1/2 road race. Frey was third, and Zirbel finished in the main pack within two seconds of the winners. Zirbel smiled and said, “You guys need more wind or more hills to separate the riders.” We can hope for wind next year.
North Iowa Spin racers included David Delperdang, John Johnson, Andy O’Brien, Don Maschka, Lyell Hogg, Mike Campbell, Joel Yunek, and Tom Thul. Mike was the highest place finisher, taking 2nd in Cat 5. Todd Juhlin, riding for Sioux City Velo, competed in the Masters category, and David Hand from Mason City, riding for Bennett Cycles, competed for the first time in Juniors 17-18.
The races were well organized under the direction and hard work of Tim Putnam. Support was provided by Earl Hill, Dave Delperdang, John Johnson, Curt Sauve, and Steve Schurtz, as well as dozens of volunteers. The planning committee wishes to thank each of our volunteers. Without their help, this event would not be possible.
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