June Bike Races

June is a great month to finally awaken your bicycle from its winter hibernation (if you haven't already done so months ago, like many diehard cyclists). Just venture into your overpacked garage and look around for the thing with the handlebar and wheels. There it is, right next to the miniature mechanical bull and the full-sized Han Solo cardboard cutout. Pull it out, dust it off, and take a seat (on the bicycle, not Han Solo). Feels good, doesnt' it?

For those of you looking for something more than recreational riding, there's a host of June bike races that will welcome first-timers and beginners with open, chain-greasy arms. The entry fees are usually nominal in the beginner's category, and there's much fun to be had. And sometimes free hot dogs to be eaten.

• Saturday, June 6th - The NorfolkClassic (road race), in Norfolk, Nebraska
• Sunday, June 7th - The Iowa Mountain Bike Championship Series race #4 (mountain bike race), in Ida Grove, Iowa
• Sunday, June 7th - Nebraska State Championship Criterium (criterium race) in Norfolk, Nebraska.
• Tuesday, June 9th - The Norfolk Race Series, Time Trial (time trial race) in Norfolk, Nebraska.
• Saturday, June 13th - Nebraska State Time Trial Championships (time trial race) in Yutan, Nebraska.
• Sunday, June 14th - The Maskentine Classic (mountain bike race) in Norfolk, Nebraska.
  Saturday, June 20th - Ponca's Revenge (mountain bike race) in Ponca, Nebraska.
• Sunday, June 21st - The Iowa Mountain Bike Championship Series race #5 (mountain bike race) in Des Moines, Iowa.
• Tuesday, June 23rd - The Norfolk Race Series, XC Mountain Bike (mountain bike race) in Norfolk, Nebraska.