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Monthly Archives April 2008

Ken Woods and Excelsior Recap, Interview with Bill O’Reilly - Episode #32

The Bikethrow crew was out in full force back at One on One Studio to review the week that was in local racing. Special guest Bill “Baba” O’Reilly joined us to review the collegiate season and discuss old school cross among other things.

 
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Posted 30 April 2008 † Staff § Collegiate § Bike Racing § Interview § Feature § NVGP § Podcast § Cross ‡ Comments (6)

TNW #3 - Elite Teams Shine

Tuesday Night Worlds - April 29th, 2008
In the Men’s 1/2/3 race, Grandstay, Synergy, Flanders, and SPBRC/GP were out in force which led to the fastest night of racing at Opus this season. Doug Swanson was able to continue his domination and cruise to the win.
The women’s race was dominated by the Flanders squad who […]

Posted 29 April 2008 † Andy Frye § Bike Racing § Race Report § Crit § USCF § News § Feature § Uncategorized ‡ Comments (14)

BTOW

Dave Herbert (Silver Cycling) over Andy Frye (Loon State Cyclists), Masters 35+ 3/4 race, Excelsior Criterium.

Posted 28 April 2008 † Staff § Bike Racing § BTOW § Crit § Photos § At Random § Feature § Uncategorized ‡ Comments (3)

Press Release - Nature Valley Grand Prix Organizers Launch Track Event

Minnesota Fixed Gear Classic, June 7-8, 2008, Blaine Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN (April 25, 2008) — The organizers of the Nature Valley Grand Prix, the top ranked race onthe National Racing Calendar, have agreed to host a track race before their event.   The track race, named the MN Fixed Gear Classic, will be held on June 7 […]

Posted 28 April 2008 † Staff § Bike Racing § News § NVGP § Press Release § Track ‡ Comments (0)

Excelsior Crit Coverage

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Chris Doig of Flanders celebrates his victory at the Excelsior Criterium.

Posted 27 April 2008 † Andy Frye § Bike Racing § Race Report § Crit § Feature § News § Uncategorized ‡ Comments (4)

The Hell of the North - Sogn Valley

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In brutal conditions Doug Swanson of Grandstay wins the men’s title.

Posted 26 April 2008 † Andy Frye § ROY § Bike Racing § Feature § News § Update § Road ‡ Comments (4)

Great River Energy bike Festival in Need of Volunteers to Host Professional Athletes

Local volunteers needed to host cyclists for seven days in June Minneapolis (April 25, 2008) — The Great River Energy Bicycle Festival is looking for volunteers to host athletes competing in the Nature Valley Grand Prix. Host housing is needed June 10 through June 16, 2008.
Professional and elite amateur cyclists – both men and women […]

Posted 25 April 2008 † Andy Frye § News § NVGP § Pro Cycling § Press Release ‡ Comments (0)

Durand and Opus Review - Podcast #31

Darrin Homme, Tim Hayes, and Andy Frye are back with a podcast about something interesting finally - racing. A recap of Durand and Opus 1 & 2 and a preview of this weekends events - Ken Woods and the Excelsior Crit.

 
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Posted 24 April 2008 † Andy Frye § Race Report § Feature § Podcast ‡ Comments (7)

Bikethrow.com With A Bikethrow

Dan Swanson shows us how it’s done at Durand.
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Posted 21 April 2008 † Andy Frye § Feature § At Random § Road § Uncategorized ‡ Comments (0)

Attention Employers, NVGP Launches New Blogs

Press Release (That’s us) - The Great River Energy Bike Festival, which features the Nature Valley Grand Prix pro stage race, announced the launch of two new blog sites devoted to the nine-day festival, which runs June 7 - 15, 2008.   While one blog features views from inside pro racing by past Nature Valley Grand […]

Posted 21 April 2008 † Andy Frye § Feature § At Random § NVGP § Press Release ‡ Comments (3)