Ranchstyle 2009 - presented by Grassroots Cycles
Source: Grassroots Cycles
Grassroots Cycles is hosting their second annual Ranchstyle Mountain Bike Festival in Grand Junction, Co., April 23-26th 2009. This year's event will include guided adrenaline rides, shuttle service, freeride skills clinics, the MRP Super Dual Slalom, and the Pro-Am Slopestyle comp to cap off the weekend….Presented by Grassroots Cycles
Coming to you April 23rd-26th 2009.
Thursday: We will be set up at the lunch loop trailhead and will be running shuttle service all day. We will have demo bikes available on a limited basis and will be doing some group rides. (stay posted for specific times for group rides)
Friday: We will be offering mountain bike skills clinics at the Ranch. If you have been looking to take your riding to the next level the time is now! Make sure you bring your pads, full face(recommended), and short stem's. Don't have pads? Stop by the shop and we can get you fixed up! We have the best selection of protective gear in the valley. Cost will be $50 and will include a 2009 Ranchstyle T-shirt. We will have drinks available but you need to pack a lunch.
The Freeride Skills Clinic will be Taught by Transition Bikes factory rider Mike Metzger, and Transition/Pinkbike factory rider Casey Groves! The Dual Slalom Clinic will be taught by MRP Product manager and pro racer Ryan Cranston! The Women's clinic will be taught by SuperCo factory rider Tammy Donahugh!
Sign up at Grassroots Cycles or on line at www.grassroots-cycles.com Space is very limited so get signed up ASAP!
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MRP Super Dual Slalom-
The MRP Super Dual Slalom will be on Saturday the 25th. Practice will be held on Friday the 24th from 2pm until dark. There will be four classes. Pro, Amateur, Grom, and Open women. This race will be limited to 100 riders. Prizes awarded to the top 3 in each class. Entry fee is $40 for DS or $75 for both DS and Slopestyle. Entry fees are non-refundable, in case of weather cancellation we will reschedule. Each rider will receive lunch from BOCAZA Mexican grille and a 2009 Ranchstyle event t-shirt. Stay tuned for specific race day schedule.
Slopestyle-
The Slopestyle will be on Sun the 26th, with practice the 25th and 26th in the a.m. This year's Slopestyle will be run the same way as last year. This is a rider judged, jam session shredathon. We will give each class about an hour to burn laps. There will be Pro, Amateur, and Open womens. Entry fees will be $40 for Slopestyle or $75 for both DS and Slopestyle. Entry fees are non-refundable, in case of weather cancelation we will reschedule. Each rider will receive lunch from BOCAZA mexican grille and a 2009 Ranchstyle T-shirt. We will be limiting the field to 60 riders, so register early to lock in your spot. Respectable cash payout for 1st-3rd pro's and sweet prizes for 1st-5th amateurs.
Camping-
On site camping will be available for event sponsors, riders and their families on a first come basis. Cost will be $25 per person for the whole weekend. Space is limited so get signed up early... All proceeds will go to the Pro Purse for Slopestyle. There will be bathroom facilities on site and if you are in desperate need of a shower you can get one at Grassroots. *bring your own towel.
No dogs. Sorry, but you have to leave the pups at home
NO open fires! We will have a couple of propane grills available to cook on and a central fire pit for keeping toasty. Also NO smoking except in the fire pit area or in your car/tent. The ground should be fairly moist but we can't take any chances. Thanks for your cooperation! Outside beer/booze is o.k. for campers only. (just keep it chill, we don't want to see any naked people.)
Parking-
Event parking on Saturday and Sunday is limited. Please try to find friends to carpool with. This will allow more people in to enjoy the event. You MUST have a parking pass to gain entrance to the event. Passes are only available at Grassroots Cycles and will be free of charge. Passes must be picked up by April 25th. Call 970-243-BIKE (2453) for any additional info.
www.grassroots-cycles.com for more info and registration.
A big thanks to this years sponsors!
Pinkbike.com, Brodie Bikes, Transition Bike Co., Red Bull, MRP, DT Swiss, Loki, Dakine, Oakley, Deity Components, Corsair Bikes, Stats, 5.10, Troy Lee Designs, ODI, Giro/Bell, 661, Sunline, Royal, Kannah Creek Brewing Co., Bocaza Mexican Grille.
COME GET SOME RANCH DIPPINS!
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Grassroots Cycles is hosting their second annual Ranchstyle Mountain Bike Festival in Grand Junction, Co., April 23-26th 2009. This year's event will include guided adrenaline rides, shuttle service, freeride skills clinics, the MRP Super Dual Slalom, and the Pro-Am Slopestyle comp to cap off the weekend….Presented by Grassroots Cycles
Coming to you April 23rd-26th 2009.
Thursday: We will be set up at the lunch loop trailhead and will be running shuttle service all day. We will have demo bikes available on a limited basis and will be doing some group rides. (stay posted for specific times for group rides)
Friday: We will be offering mountain bike skills clinics at the Ranch. If you have been looking to take your riding to the next level the time is now! Make sure you bring your pads, full face(recommended), and short stem's. Don't have pads? Stop by the shop and we can get you fixed up! We have the best selection of protective gear in the valley. Cost will be $50 and will include a 2009 Ranchstyle T-shirt. We will have drinks available but you need to pack a lunch.
The Freeride Skills Clinic will be Taught by Transition Bikes factory rider Mike Metzger, and Transition/Pinkbike factory rider Casey Groves! The Dual Slalom Clinic will be taught by MRP Product manager and pro racer Ryan Cranston! The Women's clinic will be taught by SuperCo factory rider Tammy Donahugh!
Sign up at Grassroots Cycles or on line at www.grassroots-cycles.com Space is very limited so get signed up ASAP!
Mike Metzger
Casey Groves
MRP Super Dual Slalom-
The MRP Super Dual Slalom will be on Saturday the 25th. Practice will be held on Friday the 24th from 2pm until dark. There will be four classes. Pro, Amateur, Grom, and Open women. This race will be limited to 100 riders. Prizes awarded to the top 3 in each class. Entry fee is $40 for DS or $75 for both DS and Slopestyle. Entry fees are non-refundable, in case of weather cancellation we will reschedule. Each rider will receive lunch from BOCAZA Mexican grille and a 2009 Ranchstyle event t-shirt. Stay tuned for specific race day schedule.
Slopestyle-
The Slopestyle will be on Sun the 26th, with practice the 25th and 26th in the a.m. This year's Slopestyle will be run the same way as last year. This is a rider judged, jam session shredathon. We will give each class about an hour to burn laps. There will be Pro, Amateur, and Open womens. Entry fees will be $40 for Slopestyle or $75 for both DS and Slopestyle. Entry fees are non-refundable, in case of weather cancelation we will reschedule. Each rider will receive lunch from BOCAZA mexican grille and a 2009 Ranchstyle T-shirt. We will be limiting the field to 60 riders, so register early to lock in your spot. Respectable cash payout for 1st-3rd pro's and sweet prizes for 1st-5th amateurs.
Camping-
On site camping will be available for event sponsors, riders and their families on a first come basis. Cost will be $25 per person for the whole weekend. Space is limited so get signed up early... All proceeds will go to the Pro Purse for Slopestyle. There will be bathroom facilities on site and if you are in desperate need of a shower you can get one at Grassroots. *bring your own towel.
No dogs. Sorry, but you have to leave the pups at home
NO open fires! We will have a couple of propane grills available to cook on and a central fire pit for keeping toasty. Also NO smoking except in the fire pit area or in your car/tent. The ground should be fairly moist but we can't take any chances. Thanks for your cooperation! Outside beer/booze is o.k. for campers only. (just keep it chill, we don't want to see any naked people.)
Parking-
Event parking on Saturday and Sunday is limited. Please try to find friends to carpool with. This will allow more people in to enjoy the event. You MUST have a parking pass to gain entrance to the event. Passes are only available at Grassroots Cycles and will be free of charge. Passes must be picked up by April 25th. Call 970-243-BIKE (2453) for any additional info.
www.grassroots-cycles.com for more info and registration.
A big thanks to this years sponsors!
Pinkbike.com, Brodie Bikes, Transition Bike Co., Red Bull, MRP, DT Swiss, Loki, Dakine, Oakley, Deity Components, Corsair Bikes, Stats, 5.10, Troy Lee Designs, ODI, Giro/Bell, 661, Sunline, Royal, Kannah Creek Brewing Co., Bocaza Mexican Grille.
COME GET SOME RANCH DIPPINS!
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The slalom is one of a kind, mixing natural terrain, berms, and jumps like never before. It’s totally doable on a hardtail, just bring some dirt tires! CJ Timing will be at the event making sure times are accurate to the hundredth. A start gate is also being built.
The slopestyle course has grown a lot since last year. The lips are now bigger and lippier, and the landings have grown a few feet. There is also a new wallride (well, wall tap - you’ll see), and a few new lips here and there. Word on the street is that Mike “The Voice” Kreger will be announcing, so be prepared to get heckled.
The crew has been busting their butts for weeks (months?) now in preparation for this event. You don’t want to miss this.
P.S. - Register ASAP as the available spots are filling up faster than you might think. The ‘registered riders’ link hasn’t been updated for awhile.