It’s 2011 and almost Willow Creek Boy Scout Invitation Time again!

Amazing how quickly the year goes by. Over the next few months I’ll try to add updates from the 22 some-odd events that happened between Willow Creek 2010 and now… But in the meanwhile, Willow Creek 2011 is almost upon us and has moved to a new weekend! This subsequently removes the previous conflict for volunteers that couldn’t decide between helping on Willow Creek, the Race to Robie Creek or the Riggins Jet Boat Races. Mark your calendars now for Saturday, April 9 for Willow Creek 2011. RSVP to myself, K6LOR or Russ, N7SMA. More details to follow…

Boise Bike Week: Moonlight Ride – This Monday Night!

The first event of this upcoming week is Monday night!

Contact Russ, N7SMA, AJ, K6LOR, Tim, WA7TJB or Wade, KD7VNS ASAP if you can help!

This event starts and ends at Hyde Park Cycle Sports on 13th St and Eastman.
Start time is around 7:30 –

    Communications will be on the 146.680 repeater with 146.58 simplex as a secondary


There are major intersections that will require clearing, along with possibility of a rolling road block and/or escort. Lots of variables due to the nature of the event, time of day, and the involvement of motor vehicles.

More event info on the site:
http://boisebikeweek.org/NightLightRide

Monday, May 11 2009

The Twilight Mardi Gras Ride kicks off the week’s riding events. This route has something for everyone – beautiful residences along Harrison and Warm Springs, the Greenbelt, Julia Davis Park, and a great ride up Capital Blvd. on our way back to Hyde Park. This leisurely ride is designed for all ages, abilities, and types of bicycles. Be sure to bring your helmet and wear your Mardi Gras best and lots of lights. The Mardi Gras Ride is a great way to get warmed up for the rest of the week’s riding events, meet other cyclists in the community, and enjoy a great evening out on your bicycle. Make sure and get there a little early to check out all of the great gear that Jim Powers has to offer to the cycling community at Hyde Park Cycle Sports. This will be a great opportunity to check out the latest in lighting technology and see how other commuters stay visible at night.

Image courtesy of Boise Bike Week dot Org
2007 Boise Bike Week

Zeitgiest Half Marathon – General Area Maps

The following maps are approximations based on the map listed here at zhalfmarathon.com and do not represent the sanctioned race course. They are in 11×17 PDF format suitable for printing.

Aid Station Area Maps

Start/Finish Line Area

Seamans Gulch – Landfill Area

Seamans Gulch – Hilltop Area

Hidden Springs Area

Dry Creek Rd/Cartrwright Rd Area

Cartwright Rd/Pierce Park Rd Area

Pierce Park Rd Area

Hill Road/Hill Parkway Area – Miles 12-13-Finish Line

Mile Post Area Maps

Miles 1-3

Miles 4-6

Miles 7-9

Miles 10-12

Miles 12-13-Finish

Wide Area Course Map

Full Race Course

Zeitgeist Half Marathon – RF Plot Maps

Caution – These PDF files are in 11″x17″ format and designed specifically for printing – they are approximately 300 kb each.

All plots assume a 5 watt handheld with 0 dBi flexible antenna, center unit as a 10 watt mobile radio with 1/4 wave 2.15 dBi antenna.

These maps are for using a central net control stationary at the hilltop of Seamans Gulch Road.

Seamans Gulch Hilltop Coverage

Seamans Gulch Hilltop Coverage – Aid Stations Only

Seamans Gulch Hilltop Coverage – Mile Posts Only

The following maps are for Aid Station to other station coverage directly.

Hidden Springs Coverage

Dry Creek Rd/Cartwright Rd Coverage

Cartwright Rd/Pierce Park Rd Coverage

Pierce Park Road Coverage

Hill Parkway/Hill Rd Coverage

Tour de Fat Bicycle Event – 8/23/08

Thanks to those of you that helped out on this unusual, fun event 🙂

Event website – http://www.tour-de-fat.com/city/boise

Attendees:

N7SMA

KC7YUI and XYL

W3OFA

K6LOR

A few random pics from the event itself

A "flower power" cruiser...

A "flower power" cruiser...

A high tech yellow thing bike

A high tech yellow thing bike

Another random bike Russ, N7SMA is trying to figure out

Another random bike Russ, N7SMA is trying to figure out

 As far as media coverage, Idaho #1 Website has 0 coverage…

http://www.ktvb.com/blcS.sc?search=tour+de+fat

The Statesman, however, did have a column inch story on the event, estimating about 2,000 cyclists and the like.

http://www.idahostatesman.com/boise/story/480800.html