Doesn't Anyone Want to Spin?

Yes. That is correct. You are tired of the snow. I'm tired of the snow. Rumor has it a few trails around town might be rideable. Someone posted something on Facebook about a horse laughing... Someone else visited a bobcat. And others, yes others, yearned so deeply they drove south...and they loved it.

Become A Fan and Tell Us About It
This week looks like it's going to be a bit more clear - 40's during the day. Maybe there'll be some more drying happening. If you are discovering dry trail, please head over to the Overland Mountain Bike Club page at Facebook and post it? We're up to about 70 fans on the page. If you're not a fan, become one. All of us can benefit from your experiences. Attempt a trail and find that it's too muddy? Post it. Find a trail that's rideable? Post it. Have a great ride? Post it. Go over the bars and need to share? Post it.  Not a Facebook member? It's easy enough to sign up.

Cinema Spin Social Ride
Thanks to Todd Heenan, owner of the Fort Collins Club, we're taking over the Spin Room at the Club next Monday night, February 8th at 7 p.m. I posted it last week and got one response. (Thanks Doug.) That either means you aren't reading what I'm writing or you were confused. I'm going with 'confused'...so, let me re-invite you.

Here's the lowdown: It's a group ride - inside. A movie will be shown. It's our version of New Belgium's Bike-In Movie except you ride inside and watch a movie. (This was all inspired by our own Stacy Schroeder) We'll be adding in some sprints and some hill climbs depending on the action in the movie. No one will get 'dropped'. After we've all worked up a sweat, we'll refresh ourselves with cool beverages. (Adult and non-adult refreshments will be available for purchase.) The event is open to all Overland Members but the Spin Room is limited to about 25 riders. You must RSVP to Kory. Entry to the club is free but bring some cash for beverages and snacks. The pedals on the spin bikes are SPD compatible. Not an SPD user? Regular sneakers work fine. That's about it. Fill up my inbox with RSVP's. First come, first served. So far there are two of us. That leaves 23 spots open.

Other Calendar Items:

Winter FAC - At Kory's house, February 26th. 5 p.m. Sign up on the Overland site - the event is listed - so we can plan for food and drinks. Hope to see you all there. This is a members/significant others event.

Season Kick-Off at New Belgium - March 8th. This is where it all begins. Bring your friends. Bring yourself. Bring your colleagues. Great time to talk bikes. Hear about what we have planned for the season. There's something for everyone.

First Patroller's Meeting - March 22nd - Patrolling just might be for you, but how will you know if you don't get the info. Last year we certified 15 new patrollers. They can't all be wrong, can they? Come to this informational meeting on our nationally recognized mountain bike patrol - Diamond Peaks Mountain Bike Patrol.

A good deal of events have already been added to the Overland Calendar  All the monthly meetings are listed. The Take A Kid days and the Tour de Fat which is once again going to be held on Labor Day weekend. Get it on your calendar now. We need you.

That's about all. If you're out there riding, beware of the ice, keep the rubber side down, and try not to fall through any holes in the ice. If you're not riding, come on out on Monday and spin the night away. Hope you all have a great week.