I want to thank everyone who joined us for the XXForcfest. I hope everyone had a great time. Perfect weather for riding, including the gathering of the faithful for the Founder's ride & 2 night rides. Pancakes for breakfast; burgers, tacos and ice cream within steps of the chaos of the Not Lame Games. That's a good day. The group picnic with the music of Frankie Joe & the Kinfolk was a gas. Watching the 20 years of FORC videos gave everyone a warm fuzzy feeling. The interviews with the founders were really fun. All in the glow of the beer potluck fountain. A perfect tribute and celebration of the first 20 years of Friends of Off Road Cycling. On to the next.

It would be impossible for me to adequately thank the best volunteers a Czar & Fest could ever have. I gave out an assignment and it got done. You made the job of Ring Leader for this Circus easy. I owe each of you a drink...several.
Carol, Mandy, Vonda, Drew, AG, Brad, Ray, Sorya, Andy, Steve, Eric, Bexter, Paul, Bobby, Jake, Kings, Mike, Julie, Ryan, Lee, Megan, Skinney, Kelly, Shannon, Pete, Melanie, and everyone else who jumped in when needed. I'm not worthy.


We tried to keep the XXForcfest as grass roots as we could. It was about the vibe not the swag. But still, we owe a big Thank You to these folks who were receptive, or reached out, to support us. The FORC Board & Membership, Rudy's, Floyd's, Smilee's, Vibrant CU, Great River, Front St, Geneseo Brewing, Trek Store, Jerry & Sparkys, B&B Equipment, Humana, Dunn Bros, HyVee, Volrath Kilns, True Realty, Frankie Joe, Lion's Club, Scott County Park, ESIgrips, and all of the other friends of FORC. Support these fine folks, they sure supported us. Thank You!

To the Bikes!

Czar B