tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679003131045797369Sat, 02 Jun 2012 15:54:39 +0000http://www.24hoursoffalconridge.com/noreply@blogger.com (The 24 Hours of Falcon Ridge)Blogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679003131045797369.post-8452939352707517196Tue, 29 May 2012 16:46:00 +00002012-05-29T11:46:03.270-05:00The 2012 poster has been released. Feel free to pass it on. Course planning is coming along. If the weather cooperates, we are planning for a significantly different course.http://www.24hoursoffalconridge.com/2012/05/2012-poster.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The 24 Hours of Falcon Ridge)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679003131045797369.post-6234121054658636763Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:13:00 +00002012-02-15T22:19:17.270-06:00The 2012 edition of the 24 Hours of Falcon Ridge will take place on July 14-15 at Falcon Trails Resort.The cost is the same as last year: $60 per person.The format will remain the same as well, with an 8 hour option and a 24 hour option. For all the details, go here.Check back for more information.http://www.24hoursoffalconridge.com/2012/02/2012-edition.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The 24 Hours of Falcon Ridge)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679003131045797369.post-4906792593290447624Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:15:00 +00002011-07-28T10:18:57.885-05:00Is this phone yours? If it is, we have it. Drop us an email to claim it.http://www.24hoursoffalconridge.com/2011/07/more-lost-foundan-lg-cellphone.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KK)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679003131045797369.post-2815834853149369354Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:33:00 +00002011-07-19T15:54:07.622-05:00Due to the overwhelming number of entries in the 2011 edition of the 24 Hours of Falcon Ridge, we found ourselves with a severe shortage of event t-shirts. Sorry. Our bad.If you'd like to get in on our re-order, please let us know the size you'd like. They look super hot (pun intended) and make a great memento of all the suffering fun. Just think of the bragging you can do when people ask you http://www.24hoursoffalconridge.com/2011/07/t-shirts-get-your-t-shirts-heeeeeeere.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KK)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679003131045797369.post-6622919445503022658Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:38:00 +00002011-07-19T15:50:58.288-05:00Only a small number of items were left once everyone had left and the dust settled. If one of these items are yours and you want it back, send an email and we'll try to sort it out.All of the bottles are questionable after sitting out in the heat. If that Wesmen bottle is yours, I'd reconsider getting it back. There is some seriously funky stuff going on in there. http://www.24hoursoffalconridge.com/2011/07/lost-found.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KK)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679003131045797369.post-3423075598319324754Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:33:00 +00002011-07-19T13:58:11.242-05:00One of the best draw prizes that was donated was a free entry into this year's edition of the Back 40. Each pre-registered participant was eligible to win.The lucky winner of that draw was Brent Wilkinson.Congratulations Brent! We look forward to seeing you again out on the sweet, flowing singletrack south of Morden.And thanks to the Tinker Creek cycling club for donating the prize. They put on ahttp://www.24hoursoffalconridge.com/2011/07/and-winner-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The 24 Hours of Falcon Ridge)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679003131045797369.post-4901493109746741109Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:33:00 +00002011-07-18T08:40:30.883-05:00Here are a few of our favourites. For more photos, check out the slideshow to the right. Thanks to Paul Verwymeren for taking the pictures. We would gladly have more. If you have any photos to share, please send us an email.http://www.24hoursoffalconridge.com/2011/07/photos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The 24 Hours of Falcon Ridge)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679003131045797369.post-3020014772476511966Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:26:00 +00002011-07-18T16:36:47.279-05:00The 2011 edition of the 24 Hours of Falcon Ridge is in the books. With almost twice as many participants as last year, there were bigger fields and tougher competition. Thanks to everyone who showed up and made the event a big success.See the top finishers for the various categories below. For full results, zoom in on the photos of the two scoreboards above.24 Solo Men:JP Peters - 35 lapsAlex http://www.24hoursoffalconridge.com/2011/07/2011-results.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The 24 Hours of Falcon Ridge)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679003131045797369.post-1206464110651874274Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:48:00 +00002011-07-14T09:02:59.734-05:00Pre-registration closes today at 8pm. Make sure to get signed up before then. Here.Walk-up registration is available, starting Saturday morning at 9am. Cost is $75.The start list continues to grow. We are up to 63 now. How high can we go?Check out the updated start list.See everybody on Saturday morning. This is going to be good!http://www.24hoursoffalconridge.com/2011/07/last-day-for-pre-registration.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The 24 Hours of Falcon Ridge)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679003131045797369.post-807962790410636524Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:25:00 +00002011-07-14T15:14:17.063-05:00As of 9am this morning, we have about 50 people signed up for the second annual 24 Hours of Falcon Ridge. There are still a couple of days to get signed up. Registration closes on Thursday at 8pm. We hope there will be many more by then. But here's a look at what the field looks like at the moment.24 Solo:Patrick HumennyJP PetersAlex ManDon SawatzkyGordon SokoloskyScott WiebeJason WiebeBrent http://www.24hoursoffalconridge.com/2011/07/provisional-start-list.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The 24 Hours of Falcon Ridge)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679003131045797369.post-6299784520320665027Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:15:00 +00002011-07-13T12:27:13.920-05:00More matchmaking:James Benson, Tyler Markowsky and Marc Zurbuchen want to ride as a four person team, but still need another rider. They say their team is more on the fun than the serious side. If you are looking for some fun this weekend, send us an email and we can get you set up.http://www.24hoursoffalconridge.com/2011/07/4-person-team-looking-for-rider.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The 24 Hours of Falcon Ridge)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679003131045797369.post-1163376428192222230Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:25:00 +00002011-07-12T09:29:10.236-05:00Please note that the water on site at the chalet is not safe for consumption. All riders should bring their own water. And lots of it. It looks like we're heading for a warm, dry weekend. That is good news for the course. Make sure you have enough water to enjoy the sweet course we have planned for you.If you run out of water, stores at Falcon Lake are just 10 minutes away.http://www.24hoursoffalconridge.com/2011/07/water.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The 24 Hours of Falcon Ridge)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679003131045797369.post-7499051542734447677Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:49:00 +00002011-07-05T11:49:25.543-05:00We have been receiving some inquiries from riders in search of partners. We are also aware of some potential teams that are not yet fully formed. If you are looking for a team to ride with or if you are a partial team looking to round itself out with another rider, drop a comment below with your particulars (8 or 24 hour race, what size of team, etc). Or send us an email. We will do our best to http://www.24hoursoffalconridge.com/2011/07/matchmaker.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The 24 Hours of Falcon Ridge)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679003131045797369.post-1773246594485493866Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:09:00 +00002011-06-21T09:14:34.980-05:00Time to get yourself on the start list. To do so, surf on over here.In case you have forgotten what all the hype is about, you can read all about it here.Still got questions? Send us an email.http://www.24hoursoffalconridge.com/2011/06/registration-is-open.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The 24 Hours of Falcon Ridge)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679003131045797369.post-5664833566091867536Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:33:00 +00002011-07-14T15:22:47.813-05:00Last year, we were fortunate to have the support of a number of awesome sponsors for our inaugural effort. Many of them will be back for this year's event. But we are also looking forward to the support of some new sponsors that have been added for the 2011 edition. One of those is the Falcon Lake Bakery Bistro, where we often stop for something to eat during one of our reconnaissance trips to http://www.24hoursoffalconridge.com/2011/06/we-heart-sponsors.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The 24 Hours of Falcon Ridge)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679003131045797369.post-5981683455806593485Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:56:00 +00002011-04-18T11:06:24.222-05:00Everything that made the 2010 event awesome will be back. And some of the awesomest parts of 2010 will be even awesomer in 2011. So, for example, if you have any white Christmas lights to contribute to the cause, we will gladly accept them.We also have a few new treats in store for 2011. We will introduce some of the new initiatives over the next little while. For now, watch the video of the 2010http://www.24hoursoffalconridge.com/2011/04/what-to-expect-for-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The 24 Hours of Falcon Ridge)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679003131045797369.post-5309671006650775960Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:35:00 +00002011-04-12T19:47:00.911-05:0024 Hours of Falcon Ridge organizer Bill Algeo presents a $500 cheque to Barb Hamilton of Falcon Trails Resort. Proceeds from the 2010 event were donated to help extend the Trans-Canada Trail from the Falcon Lake town site to the Falcon Ridge trail system.http://www.24hoursoffalconridge.com/2011/04/giving-back.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The 24 Hours of Falcon Ridge)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679003131045797369.post-6195624115680528187Fri, 17 Dec 2010 03:20:00 +00002010-12-16T21:38:08.646-06:00You didn't think we wouldn't be back, did you?24 Hours of Falcon Ridge is set to return for 2011 on July 16-17. Mark your calendars, book your vacation dates, and start constructing your team now. The next 7 months will go by faster than you think.Everything that made last year's event the best weekend of the summer will be back. And we have a few new treats in store for this year as well. But ithttp://www.24hoursoffalconridge.com/2010/12/2011-edition.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The 24 Hours of Falcon Ridge)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679003131045797369.post-1894359247802089851Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:12:00 +00002010-07-29T10:14:53.318-05:00A few items were left behind on Sunday:2 water bottlesPair of cycling shoes (and socks!)2 lawn chairsFloor pumpIf you're missing something, send an email here.http://www.24hoursoffalconridge.com/2010/07/lost-and-found.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The 24 Hours of Falcon Ridge)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679003131045797369.post-1638268620840091285Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:22:00 +00002010-07-27T11:39:06.065-05:00Solo male:Patrick Humenny 35 lapsJohn Paul Peters 33Alex Man 32David Johnston 24David Larsen 18Tomek Jasiakiewicz 16Dallas Sigurdur 15Cris Labossiere 13Gordon Sokolosky 11Luc Antaya 11Greg Mayberry 11Chris Duester 10Angus 7David Dorning 6Tristan Geisel 6Mike Giesbrecht 6Russell Thiessen 5Larry Klassen 3Solo female:Seema Saini 122 person male:Savage Halloween 28Taints of Steel 24Adventure Time http://www.24hoursoffalconridge.com/2010/07/results.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The 24 Hours of Falcon Ridge)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679003131045797369.post-5014828734474922312Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:00:00 +00002010-07-28T09:46:23.950-05:0024 hour mountain bike racing has officially returned to Manitoba. The inaugural 24 Hours of Falcon Ridge is in the books. Simply put, it was awesome. Thanks to everyone who participated and made it a memorable weekend. We hope you had as much fun as we did.The race reports are starting to trickle in. Tinker Creek and the ABES have chimed in. So has Cory Smith, the Sand Hill Savage. He was racing http://www.24hoursoffalconridge.com/2010/07/24-hours-of-awesome.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The 24 Hours of Falcon Ridge)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679003131045797369.post-4836883687701087587Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:15:00 +00002010-07-23T09:17:04.520-05:00It looks pretty much perfect. That is good. Because an event this awesome deserves awesome weather.http://www.24hoursoffalconridge.com/2010/07/weather-forecast.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The 24 Hours of Falcon Ridge)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679003131045797369.post-684221620255010685Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:02:00 +00002010-07-23T01:06:04.998-05:00We didn't know Bill had a side job as a model either. He looks so much better in this sweet 24FR t-shirt than he does in those undies he hawks in the Zellers flyer.http://www.24hoursoffalconridge.com/2010/07/t-shirts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The 24 Hours of Falcon Ridge)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679003131045797369.post-7528596720175963607Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:00:00 +00002010-07-22T09:14:39.472-05:00Pre-registration is now closed. Walk-up registration will be at the chalet, from 8:00 am until 11:00 am. Cost per person is now $75. You can also send us an email indicating that you plan to be there and we can do the paperwork at the chalet.All racers will need to sign in, and sign a waiver Saturday morning prior to the race.Tee shirts will be available for $15. They look pretty sweet. Photos tohttp://www.24hoursoffalconridge.com/2010/07/some-last-minute-details.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The 24 Hours of Falcon Ridge)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8679003131045797369.post-2036268828735593594Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:07:00 +00002010-07-21T22:33:14.784-05:00At the close of pre-registration, the men's solo field is as follow:Gordon SokoloskyPatrick HumennyDennis LoganAlex ManDallas SigurdurDavid LarsenRussell ThiessenDavid JohnstonKevin BraunJohn PetersDavid DorningChris DuesterGreg MayberryThe women's solo field is a little smaller:Seema SainiThere is still time to get in on this. Walk-up registration is available on Saturday morning, starting at http://www.24hoursoffalconridge.com/2010/07/solo-roster.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The 24 Hours of Falcon Ridge)