Due to a flood of competition and what seems a lack of interest, Carptoberfest is cancelled. Those of you who signed up will receive a refund. Look for something fun at another time, this just wasn't meant to be. Many thanks to those whose planned to volunteer and of course to our Sponsors.

Very Sorry,
Gary Lamb
President

For those of you who want to check out the pictures of Carp riders made a couple of weeks ago by Chuck Haralson, Chief Photographer, Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism go to:

http://www.extremetrek.com/CARP1.htm

Sorry for the dandruff....we just realized we hadn't updated the Events page with the 16 mile Sport Rider course to coincide with our other forms. Thanks to all who reported this and we've now updated the Events page (be sure to refresh)

http://www.carpclub.com/events.shtml

Peace & Love!

Now get to fillin up the Jam for our DJ to spin. Some great tunes out there! I mean, will get treated to jam like Edgar Winter's Frankenstein!...I can't wait!

Check this out! Steve Baker aka Steve-o the DJ will be playing all the music at Carptoberfest. He sends me this info:

Information on how your guests can use the DJ Steve-O interactive website to make song requests for your Sunday, October 08, 2006 Carptoberfest.

A special web page has been set up just for your event where your guests can go to submit requests. You can access this web page at http://www.djsteveo.djintelligence.com/request/carp

Please save it for future reference!

This is too cool, you can go there pick out songs you want to hear, and he'll have'em ready Sunday. I think he must have every song known to man. You 'll love it - "Do it!"- "Do it now!"

I just added two of my fav's! AeroSmith's "Back In The Saddle", and Deep Purple's "Highway Star".

ROCK ON!
Gary

CARPTOBERFEST 2006 - 9:00 AM - Sunday Oct 8th

Aw yeah! CARPTOBERFEST 2006 (aka 100 Minutes of Carp)Hosted by CARP is ramping up to rawk your Mountain Biking world. Prepare your steed and see you there for some fine single track riding! Online Registration is here at:

http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1356027

Get all the details over at the CARP Event Page. Browse the pics from 2004 & 2005 while gearing up. Sponsers include:

Chainwheel

Competitive Cyclist

Oaks Brothers - (need website address to pimp)

Arkansas Cycle and Fitness

The Ride in Conway

Be there for food, games, fun, and oh yea--to beat that dad gum clock!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gary

Wed. night Update

Also this note from Joe Jacobs:
Okay guys, I finally worked out the deal. Chuck Haralson, Chief Photographer with Arkansas Parks & Tourism wants to get some shots of real mountain bikes (no models) out at Camp Wednesday night. I took him out today to look for a good place to shoot. We decided on aplace on Zig-Zag. It's right near the second entrance on the left from Double Dip (I think, if my color blindness is not messing with me. It's the area with some switchbacks and a dry creek crossing on one of the wooden bridges). We will be out there about 4:30 PM or 5:00 PM to meet people and see who would like to get their photos taken.

This is not for a particular news story but for shots in the 2007 tour guide and tourism website. The really cool thing is that the photos will be public property (you ain't got to pay for them). They will be available digitally in the near future.

Anyway, I was hoping you guys could get the word out. We are really trying to promote mountain biking and other adventure sports throughout the state.

Thanks Guys!
jacobs-j@swbell.net
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Reminder - BACA Meeting, Thursday, September 7th, 7:00 p.m. Oyster Bar - Get a Shirt for the Big Dam Bridge Grand Opening Ride

Representatives from Ft. Roots Veteran's Administration will speak at the September BACA meeting. VA officials recently accommodated bicyclists by placing a path around the gate at the top of the Ft. Roots hill. Please plan on attending to show your gratitude for the VA's support of bicycling & their cooperation in working with BACA to keep the south entrance to Ft. Roots open to bicyclists.

Wed. night, the weather is perfect for a cookout! David Nutt will serving up some yummy Barbeque. I've been waiting all summer, now it has cooled down. The time is 7:00pm at the Carp Pad (just down the road from the big Carp sign where we park). Bring your bike, ride, eat, hang out, no cost, Carp members only. Cold drinks will be provided. Call your friends, bring your bike ridin' buddy and come on out. Ride till ya drop, eat till ya pop!

See you there.

Gary