LAMBA
Langlade Area Mountain Bike Association
Oxbow Odyssey
Date: Saturday May 27th, 2023
Time: 10:00am
Location: Wolf River Roots
W1702 State Hwy 64
White Lake, WI 54491
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The Oxbow Odyssey is a 25-mile gravel, forest two track road and road ride utilizing the Wolf River State Trail and forest roads in the Nicolet National Forest. This noncompetitive ride begins and ends in Langlade at the Wolf River Roots off from Hwy 64 in the Town of Wolf River, and then travels west on State Hwy 64 to a gravel pedestrian trail that heads north along scenic upper Wolf River. The route then exits the Wolf River State Trail in Hollister and goes east into a network of National Forest paved and gravel and dirt roads. The ride loops back around south to the Wolf River Roots.
Food, Beverages Campfire, and music after the ride
Day of Registration: Saturday Morning 8:00 AM- 10:00 AM, Wolf River Roots
Cost: Free (Donations for trail maintenance accepted)
Proceeds benefit Mountain Bike Trail maintenance and construction in Eastern Langlade County.
September 9, 2023
Saturday September 9th, will mark the 29th annual Wolfman Triathlon, one of the first off-road triathlons in the lower 48, which highlights the rugged and beautiful terrain of the eastern part of Langlade County in and around the upper Wolf River. Racers begin at 8:00 AM with our Dryathlon division that involves a run from our river start through some of the finest potato fields in Langlade County to our boat take out location. These racers will continue the race with the rest of the participants. The triathlon racers start in kayaks/canoes on a very rocky 3-mile class II whitewater section of the Wolf River north of Langlade. This downriver canoe and kayak leg ends at the DNR landing in Langlade near the junction of Highways 55 and 64. Racers then pull their boats ashore and sprint to the bike racks for a 13-mile mountain biking portion of the race. After a short ride east on highway 64, the course enters the Nicolet National Forest and into the area’s extensive network of challenging technical single-track of the Nicolet Roche Mountain bike trails. The course eventually exits the National Forest, crosses highway 55 south of Langlade and into the Gardner Dam Scout Camp. The last leg of the race is a 3-3/4 mile rugged trail run along the scenic Wolf River ends with a unique river crossing. Athletes come from throughout the Midwest as well as several western states all vying for the top spot. After racers compete, there is a traditional locally prepared pig roast, awards presentation, and live music.
Biketabier Fest
Location: TBD
White Lake, WI 54491
Different spelling but the same great annual poker ride on the beautiful Nicolet Roche trails! Ride begins 10am and includes food, beverages, live music and of course raffles! All proceeds support trail maintenance and development. You don't want to miss out on this one!
2023 Monthly Group Rides
Interested in participating in the Wolfman but not fully committed yet? Well, join us for our annual Pre-Wolfie Clinic which has expanded to 2 days of instruction! Learn from those who have paddled the river and ridden the trails.
Mountain Bike Clinic
Date: August 12, 2023
Location: Wolf River Roots
W1702 Highway 64
White Lake, WI 54491
Mountain bike course that will focus on the basics we all need to learn and revisit balance, position, effective gear changes and skills necessary to conquer the Wolfman course.
10:00 AM – 12:00 Mountain Bike Skills
12:00 AM-12:30 PM Lunch at Wolf River Roots
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Ride the Wolfman Trail
Paddling Clinic
Date: August 13, 2023
Location: Gardner Dam Scout Camp
N2940 Gardner Dam Rd
White Lake, WI 54491
This condensed clinic will focus on effective strokes, proper wet exit technique and river running skills.
The morning session will be held on calm water to teach boat handling skills. In the afternoon the group will paddle section two of the Wolf on the same stretch of river used for the Wolfman.
8:00 AM-9:00 AM Equipment show & tell & gear up
9:00 AM-12:00 PM On water Instruction & Skills Tune-up
12:00 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Load Equipment & Shuttle to Wolf River
1:30 – 4:30 Down River paddling, Wolfman Start to Transition area at DNR Landing in Langlade
Mountain Bike Clinic
Date: August 26, 2023
Location: Wolf River Roots
W1702 Highway 64
White Lake, WI 54491
Mountain bike course that will focus on the basics we all need to learn and revisit balance, position, effective gear changes and skills necessary to conquer the Wolfman course.
10:00 AM – 12:00 Mountain Bike Skills
12:00 AM-12:30 PM Lunch at Wolf River Roots
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Ride the Wolfman Trail
Registration:
Day of Registration: Saturday Morning 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM
Sunday Morning 8:00 AM
Cost: Free (Donations for trail maintenance accepted)
Instructor Bios:
Paddling Clinic:
Instructor Rick Klade is an expert level whitewater paddler and ACA certified White Water Instructor. He has helped many paddlers reach their goals with proven methods while keeping things safe and fun.
Bike Clinics:
Coach Val Folley is a BICP Level 1 & PMBI Level 1 mountain bike coach and a Wolfman medalist. She has also been instrumental in training mentors to coach young girls through a mountain biking program called Little Bellas.