Our hopes were high for a sunny day, but typical Humboldt weather plagued us. The roads were wet and the sky was foggy. My bike shorts were so wet I was oozing slug slime on the way up the Korbel climb. Courtney Wood and Luke Ramseth put down a new fast time of 2:40 despite the [...]
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Butler Valley Finishers
Posted in Banana Slug, road on February 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Banana Slug #2- Bulter Valley
Posted in Banana Slug, road on February 5, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
When: Saturday, February 11th, 9:00 AM Where: Arcata Community Center parking lot, across from HealthSport Finish: BeachComber, formerly Hank’s Coffee House, Bayside Distance: 50 miles, with 5,159 feet of climbing GPS INFO HERE Please join the Bigfoot Bicycle Club for a tough training ride next Saturday. The time to beat from last year is 2:45 [...]
Bear River Ridge Finishers
Posted in Banana Slug, road on January 22, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
We had a small but enthusiastic turnout. Everyone thought, “what am I doing here?” But, after about 15 minutes of showers the skies cleared up and everyone enjoyed the break in the weather. Other than a short hail storm on Bear River Ridge, it was the best weather we had all week. Those who chose [...]
Banana Slug #1 Bear River Ridge
Posted in Banana Slug, road on January 19, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
We are still on rain or shine. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that the rain will turn to showers as predicted by the National Weather Service. Saturday might be the nicest day of the week. We are starting at 10:00 on Saturday. Please come early if you have not renewed your club membership for 2012. [...]
It’s time to renew your membership!
Posted in mtb, road, trail work, tagged honorary membership, membership on January 16, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
It’s 2012, and that means it’s time to renew your annual membership with Bigfoot Bicycle Club. If you joined us for one of our trail work days last year, you’re eligible for an honorary membership this year. Just fill out the application on our JOIN page, state the location and date you worked with us [...]
Kneeland Hill Climb New Year’s Day 2012
Posted in road, tagged kneeland hill climb, new year's day traditional race on January 1, 2012 | 1 Comment »
The annual Kneeland Hill Climb was held on New Year’s Day 2012, with more than 60 cyclists showing up for the unofficial, unsanctioned race. James Williams won this year’s climb in a time of just over 27 minutes, followed by Courtney Wood, Rob Vankirk, Steven Pearl and Joseph Carlson. For more pictures, check out Vicky [...]
Airport Criterium Sunday, Feb. 27
Posted in road, tagged criterium on February 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Adventure’s Edge is holding a 30-minute crit on Sunday, Feb. 27 at the Airport Business Park in McKinleyville. Supposed to happen rain, snow or shine. Yes, there could be snow this weekend! Bring your road bike and perhaps a shovel.
Butler Valley Bounty
Posted in road, tagged banana slug on February 13, 2011 | 1 Comment »
What a gorgeous day! We were all treated to beautiful weather and a fantastic course. Rob VanKirk was able to break last years time with a 2:44:30! Everyone finished in under four hours and the majority of riders accomplished sub-threes! Congratulations to all that finished a challenging course. Unfortunately, I had major camera troubles and [...]
Banana Slug #2 Butler Valley
Posted in road, tagged banana slug on February 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
When: Saturday, February 12th, 10:00 AM Where: Arcata Community Center parking lot, across from HealthSport Finish: Hank’s Coffee House, Bayside Distance: 50 miles, with 5,159 feet of climbing GPS INFO HERE Please join the Bigfoot Bicycle Club for a tough training ride next Saturday. The time to beat from last year is 2:50 by Rob [...]
Happy New Year!
Posted in road, tagged banana slug on January 6, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Ring in the New Year with a Banana Slug Is your New Year’s resolution to spend more time on the bike? While much of the country is blanketed under snow, we’ve got sunny skies peeking out at the coast. It’s time to get those legs warmed up for an awesome spring season of group rides [...]

