Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Pictures and a short video

For those who are interested, here are some pictures from Saturday's race.

Greenbush WEMS race 2014 pictures

And here is my first attempt at video of the race.

http://youtu.be/3P7-lRa9P9o

Enjoy!

Friday, May 9, 2014

UPDATE - Friday, May 9th, 2014

While the area did get some rain, the course is shaping up nicely and will be ready to rock and roll for tomorrow's race.  Unless we get an un-forecasted Monsoon, we should be good to go for the race tomorrow.

See you there!

Monday, April 21, 2014

Saturday, May 10th - Northern Kettles Endurance Challenge

When:  Saturday, May 10th

Where:  Greenbush Trail system - N5854 Kettle Moraine Dr, Glenbeulah (N43.45.070 W88.06.070)

What:  The Second race of the WEMS (Wisconsin Endurance Mountain bike Series) season. 

Options:
Our WEMS race at Greenbush will be continue with the mileage format again this year.  The mileage and start times are as follows:

Long race - This race will be approximately 100 miles or 10 laps of the race course.  This race will start at 8:00am.

Medium race - This race will be approximately 60 miles or 6 laps of the race course.  This race will start at 1:00pm.

Short race - This race will be approximately 30 miles or 3 laps of the race course.  This race will start at 3:00pm.

Looking for camping?  Click herehttp://wisconsinstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/kettle-moraine-north-horse-backpack-group-camp/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=WI&parkId=60073
* * Please note we have NOT reserved a group site.  If you want to camp, you'll have to reserve your own site, or find someone to share a site with.

There will once again be food for after the race, sponsored by Sell or Buy with Brittany Nigh. 

Check in will open at 6:30am and will be in the shelter. 

This is a state park, so you will need a trail pass and a parking pass (both of which you can purchase at registration on the day of).  The DNR will be patrolling the parking lot throughout the day and they will ticket any violators. 

The race will be held rain or shine (unless we have monsoon conditions the week leading up to the race).  If it rains during the race and trail conditions rapidly deteriorate, there may be an "intermission" during the race as we wait for the rain to subside. 

Any questions, e-mail Brittany at Brittany@BrittanyNigh.com

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Link to some pictures

Thank you Ben Welnak.


Thought I'd let you know you can find some pics (and more coming) from yesterday at:

Friday, May 10, 2013

Specific Address

If you're looking for a specific address for the race site, please use the following:

Greenbush group campground, N5854 Kettle Moraine Dr, Glenbeulah (N43.45.070 W88.06.070)

The rain today shouldn't affect our race tomorrow.  The course sheds water pretty well.  Unless we have a downpour tomorrow, we shouldn't have to delay race times.

Thanks!

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Saturday, May 11th, 2013 - FIRST WEMS RACE!!

Saturday, May 11th WEMS will hold it's first off road race at GREENBUSH

Our WEMS race at Greenbush will be continue with the mileage format again this year.  The mileage and start times are as follows:

Formerly know as the "12 hour race" - This race will now be approximately 100 miles or 10 laps of the race course.  This race will start at 8:00am.
Formerly know as the "6 hour race" - This race will now be approximately 60 miles or 6 laps of the race course.  This race will start at 1:00pm.

Formerly know as the "3 hour race" - This race will now be approximately 30 miles or 3 laps of the race course.  This race will start at 3:00pm.

Trail conditions are looking excellent.  All the downed trees have been cleared, leaves blown and debris cleared.  The trail is in great condition, now let's hope Mother Nature plays nice.

Feel free to e-mail me with any questions or concerns.  Brittany@BrittanyNigh.com.

DIRECTIONS:

Please visit the DNR's web site for more information and mapping coordinates on getting to the Greenbush trail system.  As the web site notes, the directions and coordinates are listed under the Recreation areas and campgrounds.

 http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/kmn/directions.html

There is ONE parking lot at the trail head, this is where the event will take place.  Don't worry, it won't be hard to miss.  It will be the only parking lot with lots of cars, signs to lead you to the event, banners, caution tape and people riding their bikes.  Registration will be in the shelter.

CAMPING:

Due to lack of participation, we have not reserved a group site this year.  Please visit the web page to reserve a site on your own if you're planning on camping. 

http://wisconsinstateparks.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do

FOOD:

As usual, Brittany Nigh will provide food after the race for our participants.

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Spring is just around the corner

It's hard to believe but it's already April. . . Spring has GOT to be just around the corner.

Mark your calendars for May 11th, 2013 for the 12 Hours of Northern Kettles.

More details to come.