Welcome to NaugaBike

I was not happy with the structure of the bicycling pages on my web site. Also, I wanted to expand the cycling section. Bicycling has become my passion. First, what got me to this stage?

On completion of cardiac rehab, I was looking to continue my exercising.  Now, the treadmill got me in better shape, but using that did not do things for me. Running or just walking did not interest me either.  I started looking at getting on  a bicycle.

Bicycles abound at the discount retailers.  The problem was that seemed there were no one around to help me pick out a bike.  Lucky for me,  I stopped by Xtreme Wheels and Bill spent time with me, listening what was looking for. Now I have not been on a bicycle since my youth!  Bill fitted me up for a Trek Navigator 200 and a was the way on my bicycle adventures.

Cycling, particularly mountain biking, has become my life.  When I am not on the trails, you will find me working on my computer.  Much of that time is creating and maintaining my web sites.

In the following web pages you will find information on my stable of bicycles, bike rides, trails, and mountain biking.  Enjoy!

Recent updates and additions:

Check out my blog.  http://naugabike.blogspot.com

Finally posted photos of the Arkansas River Trail and Big Dam Bridge.. You will find information in the Little Rock Trails Page.

The mountain bike racing season started.  

My photos of Maskenthine XC Classic are posted.

Swanson River City Shootout photos are posted.

Photos of Platte River Battle Royale are posted

Photos of Ponca's Revenge are posted

Update on my stable of bikes.

Photos are posted of the new Wednesday Morning Trail Ride

There are photos of the Xtreme Wheels Cinco de Mayo ride.

Check out my report of the Black Hills Fat Tire Festival

Organizations

 My passion for bicycle riding includes membership in and working with several organizations.  

T.H.O.R. (Trails Have Our Respect) takes care of many of the trails in Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa.  Serving on the Advisory Board and Webmaster. We also have a trails blog - the definitive source for local dirt trail conditions.

SouthWestern Iowa Nature Trails (SWINT) includes the Wabash Trace. Recently I assumed duties at Webmaster for the Wabash Trace web site.

IMBA (International Mountain Bike Association)

Bike Master's Cycling Club - The folks I ride with on the singletrack trails (and hang around with at the races).

A few words about the name of this web site. Years ago friends on me named my property as The Nauga Ranch.  Some time, catch me on my bike, and I will give you the story.  It deals with those critters called Naugas and prized for the hide.