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Welcome to the 5th Annual TVTAP Wydaho

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s the Executive Director for Teton Valley Trails and Pathways, I am honored to welcome you to the 5th annual Wydaho Rendezvous Mountain Bike Festival! 5 years ago, a small group of volunteers began with the modest goal of highlighting our amazing trail network to provide an economic stimulus for Teton Valley. We are proud to see how far we’ve come and to now have an event that draws riders from across the United States. This festival is now a key fundraiser for Teton Valley Trails and Pathways and supports our mission of maintaining and developing a sustainable trail network to achieve our mission of a trails and pathways connected community more than we ever thought it could.

We have so much in store for the 2014 festival.

With your festival pass, you can enjoy bike demos from 10 different companies, explore hundreds of miles of singletrack, race the infamous Targhee Super D, ride the chairlift, take a clinic from a highly skilled instructor, hop in a group ride, or even take a yoga class or enjoy an onsite massage. Afternoon and evening activities are filled with music, great beer, kids races, incredible raffles, and silly shenanigans. Be sure to check out our complete festival schedule in this guide so you don’t miss out on any of the excitement.

Our event would not be possible without our valuable partnership with our event host, Grand Targhee Resort, or without all our amazing volunteers. Our volunteers pour their hearts and souls into making the festival a success, so please take the time to thank an event host, a group ride leader, a registration worker or any local who has shared a bit of local knowledge. We couldn’t put on such a great event without their help and generosity.

From the entire community, we invite you to enjoy our trails, to visit our local bike shops and to support the restaurants, stores, and businesses that enable our community to thrive. This festival has now become a key fundraiser for Teton Valley Trails and Pathways and supports our goal of maintaining and developing a sustainable trail network and a trails and pathways connected community more than we ever thought it could.

Cheers!!

Tim Adams Executive Director Teton Valley Trails and Pathways

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Communities are like families When everyone comes together, wonderful things can happen. This event is the result of a lot of hard work by many talented people. The spirit of community is alive and well, right here and now.

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Master Schedule

WYDAHO RENDEZVOUS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Skills clinics descriptions can be found on page 19.

Group ride descriptions can be found on page 14.

Friday, August 29th • Noon-6:00pm - Packet and wrist band pick-up, onsite registration and clinic/ride sign-up at Grand Targhee Resort • Branding Iron Grill open until 9:30pm at Grand Targhee Resort • 11:30am - Trap Bar & Grill opens at Grand Targhee Resort • 1:00pm - Group ride: Buffalo Soldier-Colter’s-Mill Creek, meet at Grand Targhee Resort base area • 3:00pm - Group ride: Tour “D” Ghee, meet at Grand Targhee Resort base area Evening Events: Time to Party!

• 5:00pm-9:00pm - Opening ceremony, DJ and party at Grand Targhee Resort • 5:00pm - Snake River Brewing beer tent opens • 6:00pm–8:00pm - Raffle Pull x 2 • 6:30pm - Shenanigans

Saturday, August 30th • 7:30am- Coffee, espresso drinks and breakfast burritos available at The General Store. Coffee also available at the Branding Iron Grill.

• 7:30am-9:00pm - Branding Iron Grill open at Grand Targhee Resort • 8:00-9:00am - Yoga for Mountain Bikers - upstairs of main base lodge at Grand Targhee • 8:30am–4:00pm - Packet and wrist band pick-up, onsite registration and clinic/ride sign-up at Grand Targhee Resort • 9:00am-4:00pm - Demo bikes available, free, to festival registrants.

Please bring your photo ID. • 9:00am-4:00pm - Strider Adventure Zone open, children must be supervised by an adult.

• Any time, all day - Strava competitions: Hill Climb and X-C Details • 9:00am: Teton Pass DH Shuttle ride, meet at Fitzgerald’s Bicycles • 9:00am: Phillips Ridge, meet at Fitzgerald’s Bicycles • 9:00am: Dan’s South Fork of Horseshoe Adventure Ride, meet at Peaked Sports

• 9:00am: Grand Targhee Loop, *EPIC*, meet at Targhee base area • 10:00am: Rail Trail Ride, meet at Habitat • 9:00am–11:00: MB 101: The Basics of Mountain Biking. Covering the basics like bike set up and fit and fundamental skills like braking, climbing and descending position and cornering. Instructor: Ripstoke • 9:00am-11:00: Women’s Only MB101: Just like MB 101, but for ladies only! Covering the basics like bike set up and fit and fundamental skills like braking, climbing and descending position and cornering.

Instructor: Amanda Carey • 9:00am-11:30: Intro to Downhill: Take some rides up the chairlift and learn everything from the key fundamental skills to downhilling (cornering, braking points, line selection, bike park etiquette) to suspension set up and riding gear/protection.

Instructor: Ripstoke • 11:30am - Trap Bar & Grill opens at Grand Targhee Resort • Noon - 4:00pm - Massage available in the base area by Danielle Monique, Unfurl Therapeutic Massage, $1/minute. Sign ups at massage tent.

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• 1pm-3pm: MB 102: Fancy Basics of Mountain Biking. A cross-country clinic taught rolling on the Targhee XC trails. Covering more advanced fundamentals like clearing obstacles and switchback cornering and suspension and bike set up. Instructor: Ripstoke • 1pm-3pm: Women’s Only MB 102: Just like MB 102, but for ladies only!

A cross-country clinic taught rolling on the Targhee XC trails. Covering more advanced fundamentals like clearing obstacles and switchback cornering and bike set up. Instructor: Amanda Carey

General Store. Coffee also available at the Branding Iron Grill.

• 1:00pm: Tour “D” Ghee, meet at Targhee base area

• 7:30am-9:30pm - Branding Iron Grill open at Grand Targhee Resort

• 2:00pm: Rick’s Basin Ride, meet at Targhee base area

• 8:00-9:00am - Yoga for Mountain Bikers - upstairs of main base lodge at Grand Targhee

• 4:30pm Chainless DH Race • 4:00pm-5:00pm Adaptive Mountain Biking Clinic - Quadriplegic athlete and avid outdoorsman Joe Stone demos the latest technology in adaptive recreation gear. Targhee Base Area Evening Events: Time to Party!

• 3:00pm - Snake River Brewing beer tent opens, food available for purchase • 4:00pm - 7:00pm - Happy Hunting Grounds BBQ open in the plaza • 5:00pm - Fat Bike High Mark Contest

• 8:30am–4:00pm- Packet and wrist band pick-up, onsite registration and clinic/ride sign-up at Grand Targhee Resort • 8:30am - 9:30am - Super D Race check-in & onsite registration at Grand Targhee Resort, race starts at 10am • 9:00am-4:00pm - Demo bikes available, free, to festival registrants.

Please bring your photo ID. • 9:00am-4:00pm - Strider Adventure Zone open, children must be supervised by an adult.

• 5:00pm - 6:00pm Beer in Hand Clinic

• Anytime before 3:30pm - Strava competitions: Hill Climb and X-C Details

• 5:30pm - RipStoke Trials Performance, Targhee base area

• 9:00am - Pole Canyon to Mikesell Canyon, meet at Fitzgerald’s Bicycles

• 6:30pm - 9:00 pm - West Water Outlaws from Boulder, CO

• 9:00am - Red Creek via Spooky Trail, meet at Fitzgerald’s Bicycles

• 6:30pm - 1st Raffle pull, 2nd pull during West Water Outlaw’s intermission.

• 10:00am - Horseshoe Loops, meet at Peaked Sports

• 6:30pm - Wheelie Good raffle pull for Pivot Mach 4 frame.

Sunday, August 31st • 7:30am- Coffee, espresso drinks and breakfast burritos available at The

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• 9:00-11:00am: MB 101: The Basics of Mountain Biking. Covering the basics like bike set up and fit and fundamental skills like braking, climbing and descending position and cornering. *Instructor: Ripstoke • 9am-11am: MB 102: Fancy basics of Mountain Biking. A cross-country

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clinic taught rolling on the Targhee XC trails. Covering more advanced fundamentals like clearing obstacles and switchback cornering and suspension and bike set up. Instructor: Ripstoke • 10:00am - Grand Targhee Super D Race start with Pro, Advanced, Novice classes • 11:30am - Trap Bar & Grill opens at Grand Targhee Resort • Noon - 4:00pm - Massage available in the base area by Danielle Monique, Unfurl Therapeutic Massage, $1/minute. Sign ups at massage tent.

• 1:00am – Kid’s Ride on Targhee Trails with Dan Streubel • 1:00pm - Tour “D” Ghee, meet at Targhee base area • 1:00pm - Afternoon clinics begin.

Limited to 12 per clinic. Clinic registration here.

• 1pm-3pm: Women’s Only MB102.

Just like MB 102, but for ladies only!

A cross-country clinic taught rolling along the Targhee XC trails. Covering more advanced fundamentals like clearing obstacles and switchback cornering and bike set up.

Instructor: Amanda Carey • 1pm-3pm: Intro to Downhill: Take some rides up the chairlift and learn everything from the key fundamental skills to downhilling (cornering, braking points, line selection, bike park etiquette) to suspension set up and riding gear/protection. Instructor: Ripstoke • 4:00pm: Super D and Strava race awards podium

Master Schedule Evening Events: Time to Party!

• 3:00pm - Snake River Brewing beer tent opens • 4:30pm - Kids bike race. Will divide by age, all are welcome! Finishing medals for all.

• 4:00pm - 7:00pm Happy Hunting Grounds BBQ open in the Plaza • 6:30pm - Adult Strider Cup • 6:30pm - 9:00 pm - Jonathan Warren & The Billy Goats

Monday September 1st • 7:30am- Coffee, espresso drinks and breakfast burritos available at The General Store. Coffee also available at the Branding Iron Grill.

• 7:30am - 9:30pm - Branding Iron Grill open at Grand Targhee Resort • 9:00am - Aspen Trail, meet at Peaked Sports

• 10:00am - Tour “D” Ghee, meet at Targhee base area

• 10:00am - Horseshoe Loops, meet at Habitat ■

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2014 Group Ride Schedule M ultiple daily group rides will meet each morning and afternoon during the festival. Participation in group rides is free.

festival registration booth. Read the ride descriptions and challenge levels carefully and be sure to choose a ride that matches your comfort level, skills and ability.

Each group ride is selected and graded to give a flavor of the nearly-unlimited riding options in the Valley. Most rides are casual, “no drop” outings at a slow to moderate pace—they are not races. Expert or especially fast riders might want to explore our trails on their own, or participate in the races. If you are interested in joining one of our group rides, you must sign up in advance. Sign-ups are available at the

For group rides in the Valley or on Teton Pass: Transportation to the trailheads for Festival riders and their bikes will be provided by carpools arranged by riders and ride leaders at designated meeting spots.

Directions to the trailheads will be available for those wanting to go on their own.

Carpooling to the trailheads is encouraged and may be required to certain trailheads with limited parking. If you have a vehicle capable of hauling multiple bikes or

1:00pm - BUFFALO SOLDIER - COLTER’S ESCAPE - MILLCREEK CANYON Difficulty - Intermediate/ Advanced. Estimated time 2-3 hrs. Meet at Grand Targhee base area 3:00pm - TOUR “D” GHEE RIDE Difficulty - Intermediate.

Estimated time 1-2 hrs. Meet at Grand Targhee base area.

Saturday August 30th 9:00am - TETON PASS DH RIDE Difficulty - Intermediate/Advanced. Involves car shuttling.

Estimated time 3-4 hrs. Meet at Fitzgerald’s Bicycles.

9:00am - PHILLIPS RIDGE RIDE Difficulty - Intermediate/Advanced. Estimated time 3-4 hrs.

Meet at Fitzgerald’s Bicycles.

9:00am - DAN’S SOUTHFORK OF HORSESHOE ADVENTURE Difficulty - Advanced. Estimated time 2-3 hrs. Meet at Peaked Sports.

9:00am - GRAND TARGHEE LOOP Difficulty - Epic/Advanced. Estimated time 4+hours. Meet at Targhee base area.

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Each rider is responsible for his or her own well-being, and for riding within his or her skills- and ability-levels. Since the lowest spot in Teton Valley is 6500’ above sea level, our trails are located in a high altitude, fairly dry, alpine environment.

Please stay well-hydrated and be prepared for sudden weather changes. Bring plenty of water and adequate food, extra layers/ clothing and a waterproof shell, and first aid supplies, as well as tools and supplies to deal with any mechanical issues on the trail.

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10:00am - RAIL TRAIL RIDE Difficulty - Beginner. Estimated time 2 hrs. Meet at Habitat 1:00pm - SUPER D COURSE TOUR Difficulty - Intermediate. Estimated time 2-3 hrs with shuttle.

Meet at Grand Targhee base area. Departs from top of chair.

2:00pm - RICK’S BASIN LOOPS Difficulty - Beginner/intermediate. Estimated time 2 hrs. Meet at Grand Targhee base area.

Photo/Jake Hawkes

Friday August 29th

people, please consider offering to drive to the group rides.

Photo/Jake Hawkes

Sunday August 31st

Local volunteers will accompany each ride to help with orientation, minor on-trail maintenance issues, and “sweep” and will be available throughout the ride to answer any questions about our trails.

9:00am - POLE CANYON TO MIKESELL CANYON Difficulty - Advanced. Estimated time 3-4 hrs. Meet at Fitzgerald’s Bicycles.

9:00am - RED CREEK VIA SPOOKY TRAIL Difficulty - Intermediate. Estimated time 3 hrs. Meet at Fitzgerald’s Bicycles.

10:00am - HORSESHOE CANYON LOOPS Difficulty - Intermediate. Estimated time 2-3 hrs. Meet at Peaked Sports.

1:00pm - TOUR “D” GHEE RIDE Difficulty - Intermediate. Estimated time 2-3 hrs. Meet at Grand Targhee base area.

1:00pm - KIDS RIDE ON TARGHEE TRAILS WITH DAN STREUBEL Difficulty – Beginner/Intermediate.

Estimated time 1 hour.

2:00pm - RICK’S BASIN LOOPS Difficulty - Beginner/intermediate.

Estimated time 2 hrs. Meet at Grand Targhee base area.

Monday September 1st 9:00am - ASPEN TRAIL Difficulty - Intermediate. Estimated time 2 hrs. Meet at Peaked Sports.

10:00am - 1:00pm - TOUR “D” GHEE RIDE Difficulty - Intermediate. Estimated time 2-3 hrs. Meet at Grand Targhee base area.

10:00am - HORSESHOE CANYON LOOPS Difficulty - Intermediate. Estimated time 2-3 hrs. Meet at Habitat. ■ W ydaho Rendez vous Teton Mountain Bike Festival 2014

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All roads, trails, bike paths, climbing routes and ski runs lead to Jackson Hole’s favorite restaurant, “The Brewpub”!

After a day in the great outdoors how can you not partake of a tasty malt beverage and a delicious meal?

• Bagels handmade on site

• Locally Roasted Coffee from Teton Coffee Co. • Fresh made-to-order breakfast, Eggs Benedict and the best Pancakes in the Valley!

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Group Ride

Descriptions

2014 Wydaho Group ride descriptions and approximate ride times

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29th 1:00 PM RIDES:

1. BUFFALO SOLDIER - COLTER’S ESCAPE MILLCREEK CANYON DIFFICULTY-INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED ESTIMATED TIME: 2-3 HOURS Starting at Targhee's Plaza, the trail contours and climbs through the forest then pops out into the ridge with gorgeous 360 degree views. Buffalo Soldier Loop will challenge you to keep your eyes on the single track while you pedal through more great view corridors. If that didn't make you smile Colter's Escape will as you descent beautiful bermed corners down to Millcreek Canyon where you will ride one of the best descents in the Tetons. ..................................................................

3:00 PM RIDES:

1. TOUR “D” GHEE RIDE DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE ESTIMATED TIME 2-3 HOURS Starting at the Targhee Plaza we can tailor this ride to the groups abilities and the bailout options are numerous. Targhee has built over 10 miles of new trails, all with perfect gradients and bermed corners to play on.

Ricks Basin features some new lower angle climbs and descents also we can throw in the new Peaked Mountain trails for those with bigger lungs. Climb and descend to your heart's content. ................................................................

Photo/AndyWilliams

SATURDAY AUGUST 30TH 9:00 AM RIDES

2. PHILLIPS RIDGE TRAIL

1. TETON PASS DH RIDE

DIFFICULTY-INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED

DIFFICULTY-INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ESTIMATED TIME 2-3 HOURS These are steep downhill only trails that contain constructed and enhanced natural features. Ride within your ability and scope out the features before riding. All features have by-passes.

World class downhill riding with shuttles. ..................................................................................................

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ESTIMATED TIME 3-4 HOURS Climb up Old Pass pathway, then jump on sweet forested single track featuring rock, roots and some of the best bermed turns anywhere. Outstanding views of the Jackson Hole side of the Tetons. Spin back along beautiful Flat Creek to the Stagecoach Bar for a cold one. ..................................................................................................

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Group Ride

Descriptions

"IMBA Epic Ride Center" certification.

This ride is all above 8,000 feet with tons of climbing and will reward you with the chance to ride basically all the trails between Ricks Basin, Fred's Mountain and Peaked Mountain. 25 miles of singletrack heaven or hell depending on your conditioning.

DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED ESTIMATED TIME 2-3 HOURS WITH SHUTTLE BACK TO TARGHEE

10:00 AM RIDE

Great chance to pre ride or just ride the Sunday's Super D Course. Ride arounds on most serous drops. Over 4,000 feet of great descent with a short climb in the middle to keep you honest. Fun, fast and flowy but the pace will be casual.

RAIL TRAIL OUT AND BACK

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DIFFICULTY: BEGINNER

2:00 PM RIDE

ESTIMATED TIME: 2 HOURS

RICKS BASIN LOOP DIFFICULTY: BEGINNER/ INTERMEDIATE

4. GRAND TARGHEE LOOP

Starting in Tetonia, this old rail bed is basically flat and offers spectacular Teton views, trestle bridges and historical silos and granaries. This ride will be tailored in length based on the groups overall abilities.

A great family ride.

DIFFICULTY-ADVANCED/EXPERT

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3. DAN’S SOUTHFORK OF HORSESHOE ADVENTURE DIFFICULTY: ADVANCED ESTIMATED TIME: 3-5 HOURS Get a little deeper into the Big Hole Mountains with Dan Powers. Climb the beautiful single-track of the south fork of Horseshoe.

At the top of the ridge the group can decide whether to descend Mahogany Creek, which provides a beautiful but much longer ride, do the Mtn. Manning 2 Track back down or descend the great trail you just climbed up. ..................................................................

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ESTIMATED TIME: 1-3 HOURS

ESTIMATED TIME: 3-4 HOURS

1:00 PM RIDE

Ricks and Quakie Ridge have brand new buff reroutes and new trails this year which has made getting into and out of the beautiful aspen and flower filled basin much more friendly. Just plain fun!

Grand Targhee has just been awarded an

SUPER “D” COURSE TOUR

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Descriptions

Group rides continued from page 15

This trail in the Big Hole Mountains has it all! Stout climbs, flowing descents, creek crossings, nice contouring through the forest and ends up with a great descent.

Tons of fun riding for only 9.6 miles.

INTERMEDIATE ESTIMATED TIME: 1:00 HOUR

9:00 AM RIDES

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POLE CANYON TRAIL

10:00 AM RIDE:

Join world class athlete Dan Streubel as he leads the kids on some of the easiest and fun trails Targhee has to offer. Dan is patient and motivated and will tailor the ride to the ability of the young rider.

DIFFICULTY: ADVANCED

HORSESHOE LOOPS

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ESTIMATED TIME: 3-5 HOURS

DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE

TOUR “D” GHEE RIDE

Most of the bottom section of Pole Canyon has been recently rerouted by TVTAP and the forest service making the initial climb much more fun. The top section still increases in steepness ending with a push/hike to the ridge. Great descent into the Palisades drainage before climbing out and descending the challenging Mikesell Canyon. Great adventure ride!

ESTIMATED TIME: 2-3 HOURS

DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE

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1:00 PM RIDES:

SUNDAY AUGUST 31ST

RED CREEK TRAIL RIDE

These trails, (multiple trail options), are some of the smoothest singlet rack the Valley has to offer. However, bridges, roots and some rocks will keep you from locking onto those Teton views. Beautifully groomed forest and open ridge riding. ................................................................

DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE+

KIDS RIDE ON TARGHEE TRAILS WITH DAN STREUBEL

ESTIMATED TIME: 3 HOURS

DIFFICULTY: BEGINNER/

ESTIMATED TIME 2-3 HOURS Starting at the Targhee Plaza we can tailor this ride to the groups abilities and the bailout options are numerous. Targhee has built over 10 miles of new trails, all with perfect gradients and bermed corners to play on. Ricks Basin features some new lower angle climbs and descents also we can throw in the new Peaked Mountain Trails for those with bigger lungs. Climb and descend to your hearts content. ................................................................

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Very popular trail through aspen forests that has everything a mountain bike ride should have. Sweet single track, rocks and roots, stream crossings, stout climbing and fun descents and very close to Driggs.

Descriptions 2:00 PM RIDE:

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RICKS BASIN LOOP

10:00 AM RIDES:

DIFFICULTY: BEGINNER/ INTERMEDIATE

TOUR “D” GHEE RIDE

ESTIMATED TIME: 1-3 HOURS Ricks and Quakie Ridge have brand new buff reroutes and new trails this year which has made getting into and out of the beautiful aspen and flower filled basin much more friendly. Just plain fun!

DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE ESTIMATED TIME 2-3 HOURS

9:00 AM RIDE:

Starting at the Targhee Plaza we can tailor this ride to the groups abilities and the bailout options are numerous. Targhee has built over 10 miles of new trails, all with perfect gradients and bermed corners to play on. Ricks Basin features some new lower angle climbs and descents also we can throw in the new Peaked Mountain Trails for those with bigger lungs. Climb and descend to your hearts content.

ASPEN TRAIL

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DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED

HORSESHOE LOOPS

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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 1ST

ESTIMATED TIME: 2-3 HOURS

DIFFICULTY: INTERMEDIATE ESTIMATED TIME: 2-3 HOURS

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These trails, (multiple options), are some of the smoothest single track the Valley has to offers. However, bridges, roots and some rocks will keep you from locking onto those Teton views. Beautifully groomed forest and open ridge riding. ■

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Skills Clinics

2014 Wydaho

Skills Clinic Descriptions

and Schedule

Registration limited to 12 registrants per clinic Prices: $25/registered person. $35/nonregistered. Online registration closes Thursday night (onsite: $30/registered, $40 – non registered)

Saturday 9am – 11am: MB 101 The Basics of Mountain Biking.

Covering the basics like bike set up and fit and fundamental skills like braking, climbing and descending position and cornering. Instructor: Ripstoke ................................................................

9am-11am Women’s Only MB101: Just like MB 101, but for ladies only! Cover-

ing the basics like bike set up and fit and fundamental skills like braking, climbing and descending position and cornering. Instructor: Amanda Carey 9am-11:30am Intro to Downhill: Take some rides up the chairlift and learn everything from the key fundamental skills to downhilling (cornering, braking points, line selection, bike park etiquette) to suspension set up and riding gear/protection. Instructor: Ripstoke

ering more advanced fundamentals like clearing obstacles and switchback cornering and suspension and bike set up. Instructor: Ripstoke

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1pm-3pm MB 102: Fancy Basics of Mountain Biking. A cross-country clinic taught rolling on the Targhee XC trails. Cov-

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Not just a hippie market Organic produce • Artisan bread • Gifts and cards • Health and beauty • Beer and wine • Specialty cheeses • Gluten free • Nuts and nut butters • Open Sundays • Organic raw milk

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country clinic taught rolling on the Targhee XC trails. Covering more advanced fundamentals like clearing obstacles and switchback cornering and bike set up. Instructor: Amanda Carey

Sunday: 9am-11am MB 101: The Basics of Mountain Biking. Covering the basics like bike set up and fit and fundamental skills like braking, climbing and descending position and cornering. *Instructor: Ripstoke .....................................................................................................

9am-11am MB 102: Fancy basics of Mountain Biking. A cross-country clinic taught rolling on the Targhee XC trails. Covering more advanced fundamentals like clearing obstacles and switchback cornering and suspension and bike set up.

Instructor: Ripstoke .....................................................................................................

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1pm-3pm Women’s Only MB102. Just like MB 102, but for ladies only! A cross-country clinic taught rolling on the Targhee XC trails. Covering more advanced fundamentals like clearing obstacles and switchback cornering and bike set up. Instructor: Amanda Carey .....................................................................................................

1pm-3pm Intro to Downhill: Take some rides up the chairlift and learn everything from the key fundamental skills to downhilling (cornering, braking points, line selection, bike park etiquette) to suspension set up and riding gear/ protection. Instructor: Ripstoke ■

Kevin Cass Photography

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Local Directory

Local Directory for Wydaho Program

Dri g g s : Hospital • Teton Valley Hospital 120 E. Howard Ave.

Groceries: • Broulim's Supermarket and Pharmacy: 240 S. Main St. • Barrels and Bins, natural food store: 36 S. Main St.

Bike Shops:

• Driggs Tire

Dog Kennel: • Trail Creek Pet Center: 1778 S 1500 E

ATM:

• Bangkok Kitchen: 220 N. Main St. • Provisions: 95 S. Main St. • Hacienda Cualhimalpa: 355 N. Main St.

• Wells Fargo: 185 S. Main

• Agave Mexican Restaurant: 310 N. Main St.

• US Bank: 200 S. Main

• Fuego Grill: 165 N. Main St.

• Key Bank: 15 N. Main

• Forage Bistro: 285 E. Little Ave.

Post Office: 70 S. Main Gas:

• Peaked Sports: 70 E Little Ave

• Basin Travel Stop: 111 N. Main St. and Highway 33 just north of Driggs

• Habitat: 18 N. Main St.

• Tesoro: 10 E Harper

Laundromat:

Restaurants:

• The Extra Sock: 528 Valley Center Dr.

• The Royal Wolf: 63 Depot St.

• Teton Thai: 18 N. Main St. • Big Hole Bagel: 285 N. Main St.

• Warbirds: 675 Airport Rd. • Three Peaks Cafe: 15 S. Main St.

Bakery: • Pendls Bakery & Café: 40 Depot St.

Coffee: • Coffee on the Fly (drive thru): 65 S. Main St. • Coco Grove: (240 S. Main St.

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Broulim’s

Hardware Store:

• Tony’s Italian Grille: 364 N. Main St.

• Teton Ace Hardware: 120 S. Main

• Wrap and Roll: 65 S. Main St.

Ice Cream:

Car Tire Repair:

• O’Rourke’s Bar and Grille: 42 E. Little Ave.

• Corner Drug: 10 S. Main St.

• Kaufman’s OK Tire: 80 W. Bates Rd

V i c tor : Grocery: • Victor Valley Market, 5 S. Main St.

Bike Shop • Fitzgerald’s Bicycles: 20 Cedron Rd.

Laundry:

Hardware Store:

Post Office: 92 S. Main

• Teton Valley Lumber: 9 Sagebrush Dr.

WiFi/Internet:

Car Tire Repair:

• Suba Café: 55 N. Main

• All American Tire and Brake: 111 West Center St.

Restaurants:

Auto Repair:

• Wildlife Brewing: 145 S. Main St.

• Trail Creek Auto

• Fitzgerald’s Bicycles: 20 Cedron Rd.

• The Knotty Pine: 58 S. Main • West Side Yard: 31 W. Center St.

• Victor Laundry: S. Main St.

• Teton Valley Auto

Gas:

Dog Kennel:

• Big Hole BBQ: 22 W. Center St.

• Hairball Hotel: 44 Depot Way

• Everest MoMo Shack: 57 S. Main St.

• Victor Gateway, Chevron: 420 S. Main St. • Phillips 66: 10 N. Main St.

ATM: • US Bank: 138 N. Main

• The Station Grille: 40 N. Main St.

• Brakeman Grille: 27 N. Main St. • Spoons Bistro: 32 W. Birch St. • Scratch: 185 W. Center St.

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continued:

Coffee:

Ice Cream:

• Fitzgerald’s Bicycles Nine Bar: 20 Cedron Rd.

• Victor Emporium: 45 S. Main

• Local Joe, drive thru: Corner of Main St. & Hwy 31

• Grand Teton Brewing: 430 Old Jackson Highway

Beer: This is a very abbreviated list and we apologize to any business we may have missed.

Hub Rider: Andrew Whiteford Photo: Jay Goodrich

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!! date: Sept. 4 - 7, 2015 Labor Day Weekend 2015

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