Mountain’s Edge Team Blog

It’s LOTOJA week.  We wish all the riders and support crews the best of luck!

This Week’s Rides:
Wednesday - 5:30 a.m.
Landmine Loop - Blue Diamond Park

Thursday - 5:30 a.m.
Jeep Road to Red Canyon (including Satan’s Escalator) - Upper Parking Lot

Friday - No Ride

Saturday - No Ride

Calendar Items - Pen these in your calendar and plan to join us!
Sept 13       Mt. Charleston alpine single-track
Sept 19-21  Cactus Cup (contact me if you are interested in participating in any way)
Oct 18        St. George single-track and shuttle runs
Nov TBD     Gooseberry Mesa 

Get out and ride!
Matt
702-531-4581

ROAD BIKERS

Good luck to road bikers Dave Morgan, Todd Christensen, Bryan Johnson, Heather Fisher, Kenny O’Connell, and Jared and Orion Fisher (tandem), who are all doing LOTOJA on September 6.  This is the longest, hardest, one day USCF road race in the country, going 206 miles and 12k’ elevation, from Logan Utah to Jackson Hole, Wyoming.  You can do it!

Also, the Mt. Charleston Hill Climb is this Saturday, put on by our friends on the Red Burro Team.  Come join Kenny, Heather, Bryan, and Orion for a fun ride up the hill.

Road biking info: Bryan J. 736-2124

RUNNERS and WALKERS

The Mountain’s Edge Candlelighter’s 5k FUN RUN & WALK is coming soon!  Our very own Ed Wilson is the poster child on the advertisements! 

Sign up now (under the Mountain’s Edge Team name, with Team Captain, Kendra) and start training.  It’s just 3 weeks away.  There is 5k competitive race, as well as a 5k and 1 mile fun run and walk for all ages, including kids. 

Call DeEtte and get a free team shirt if you sign up by Sept. 1.  Also, find out about local running and walking groups and training plans.

Running info: DeEtte 448-4500
 
TRIATHLETES

Good luck to Jared, Kurt, and Regan on the Lake Las Vegas Triathlon this weekend!  This is Kurt’s first tri.  He and Regan are in the husband/wife race category.  So cool!  Our friends Dom and Chris from Sunset Racing are hosting this race at beautiful Lake Las Vegas. 

Also, it’s time to start training for the Pumpkinman on October 18.  Just 8 weeks away!  I know of 6 people from our team doing it so far.  Call for more info. or training plans if you’re interested.  It has everything from a mini tri to relays to an Olympic distance and half ironman.  I am also getting a swimming group together to work on technique with a coach.  Sign up soon, before this race sells out.

Clark County is doing a Junior Triathlon (455-7798) for kids ages 6-13 on Sept. 27 at Desert Breeze.  It’s right by the soccer field so our kids always do it right before their games.

Triathlon info: Bryan O’Connell, 242-1248

MOUNTAIN BIKERS

This is very exciting.  Our Mountain’s Edge Team is hosting one of the most famous mountain bike races of all time! 

On September 19-21, the Cactus Cup is going to be held right here in Mountain’s Edge! 

There will be lots to see and do with professional athletes from around the globe, activities, races, autograph signings, a festival, races and activities for locals, beginners, amateurs, & kids. There will be downhill, kid, and crit races at Exploration Peak Park and a cross country race in Red Rock.

We are the host team so we need lots of helpers and racers.  Check out all the press this is getting.  This is a very exciting event to be a part of and the biggest one for our team!  Talk to Matt Child if you or your family and friends can participate or help in any way.

Mtn. Biking info: Matt Child,  531-4581

Tommorow (SAt) I will be doing a long ride.  I would love to ride with anybody tommorow.  if you are riding tommorow let me know when and I will change my route. 

Right now I am going to go from mountain’s edge (3:40am) up to redrock via durango to flamingo etc.  going up Charleston (4:40) to the scenic loop (5:00) (5:55) and riding that twice .  from there to Potosi to Lovell Canyon back up potosi to redrock and then from there I have no idea. This all starts at 3:40am for me.

my number is 468-0042

The annual Candlelighters Run/Walk in Mountains Edge is scheduled for Saturday, September 13 at 7:30 a.m.  If you are interested in this 5K Run or Walk, you can find more information at www.candlelightersnv.org.  This race is always alot of fun, and of course, is for a great cause.

 There are still plenty of opportunities to run during the week.  We run Monday thru Saturday mornings (5:45 a.m.).  If you are interested in joining us, please contact DeEtte (deattitude@hotmail.com).

This is a great week to come out to ride. Come out and join at least one ride!
Key Date - Saturday, August 23, St. George J.E.M and Bear Claw Poppy. 

Tuesday
5:30      Landmine Loop - Blue Diamond

Wednesday
5:30      Jeep Road to Red Canyon - Upper Parking Lot

Thursday
5:30      Super D Run (Cactus Cup) - Late Night Parking Lot

Friday
No Ride

Saturday
Long Ride - TBA

If you missed the trip to Thunder Mountain - you really missed out. 

Not to worry, we will be heading to St. George in August - put in on your calendar now!

This Week’s Rides:

Tuesday     Blue Diamond
5:30          Landmine Loop

Wednesday Upper Parking Lot
5:30          Jeep Road to Red Canyon

Thursday    Late Night
5:30          Viagra

Friday        Late Night
                Badger Pass w/ Techno

Saturday   Blue Diamond
                Landmine to Badger Pass & Red Canyon (time permitting)

Calendar Items
August 23 - Saturday - St. Geroge’s J.E.M. Loop and Bear Claw Poppy Shuttle Runs
September 19-21 - Cactus Cup, please contact me if you can volunteer for all or part of the event. 

Contact Information - Transportation - Questions
Matt Child
C: 702-531-4581
matthew.child@encompassins.com
 

Good luck to everyone participating in the Bryce Canyon Half Marathon & 5K this Saturday.  As always you have worked hard and I know it will pay off!  Have a great time and enjoy the cooler weather for the rest of us.

As for the rest of us, we continue to run Monday through Friday morning between 5:30-6:30 a.m.  Also, there have been a few girls running in the evenings.  We still try to increase our mileage on Saturdays, so join us if you’re interested in a Long Run.

Have a great week and be safe! 

Contact DeEtte with any questions. 

This is a big week for the team.  Best of luck to all the runners.
For different reasons, many of us could not make it for the entire weekend.  If you are interested in driving up on Saturday for some world class riding please contact me.

Schedule - Saturday July 19
4:30   Departure (4 hour drive)
10:00 Arrive in Bryce just as runners complete race
11:00 Shuttle runs for local area trails
Suggested Trails:  Thunder Mountain - Cassidy & Losee 
4:00   Departe for Vegas - home by 8 p.m.

This Week’s Rides (All rides start at 5:30)
Tuesday -
Landmine Loop, Blue Diamond
Wednesday -
Jeep Road to Red Canyon
Thursday -
Badger Pass
Friday -
Cactus Cup - Super D run
Saturday -
Bryce Trip

Matt Child
Mtn Bike Director
matthew.child@encompassins.com

Despite the heat, there are still plenty of opportunities to run!  There are different groups going in the mornings at 5:30 a.m. (Monday thru Saturday). Also, a few girls have been running in the evenings; if you are interested in these times or have any questions, please contact DeEtte (Deattitude@hotmail.com).  Happy Running!

Tuesday - 5:30 a.m.:  4-5 miles
Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.:  Speedwork (3 miles)
Thursday - 5:30 a.m.: 4-5 miles
Friday:  REST/XT
Saturday:  Long Run (5 weeks until Bryce Half Marathon)

It’s official - the heat has arrived!  Make sure to use sunblock and bring along water when running!  Be safe and look out for fellow runners!

Please contact DeEtte (deattitude@hotmail.com) for details!