News Archives

11-4-11 - Don't miss out on our open house this Sunday the 6th! Free Food, Free Riding, Prizes from RIDERS CHOICE RACING, EVS Sports, Huck Doll, SPM-Racing and Decal Works. Free suspension and engine tips and assistance from SPM-Racing. It is supposed to be in the 60's and dry and you won't see that much more this season!

11-4-11 - 2011 End Of Year Points have been totalled and the results are posted!

11-4-11 - Results are Up from the 10-23-11 Egg Hunt

10-21-11 - Our Open House is Sunday November 6th - Download Flyer for More Info...

10-21-11 - Last Egg Hunt of the season is this Sunday October 23rd

10-21-11 - Results are up from our 2011 Trials event

10-12-11 - Variety Riders will be hosting a Free Open House Ride day at the club on Sunday,November 6th from 10AM - 2PM. Guided trail rides for bikes & ATVs, kids courses, food & family fun. More details to come soon so please check back!

10-12-11 - Event Results are up for the Sept 25th Race and the Oct 9th Race

10-12-11 - Last Egg Hunt of the year is Sunday October 23rd, once again we've had some great courses laid out for the last two events; challenging yet safe and fun for all levels. Special thanks to the club members that put the courses together, very well marked and creative!

9-25-11 - Next up is the October 9th egg hunt, we had one of our longest and best courses yet (almost 2 miles) at the last one, which made for a great day of racing. Hope to see you at our last two events!

9-25-11 - Photos From the September 25th Egg Hunt are on the media page; thanks to Jennifer Herman for taking some nice shots! Results will be up shortly.

9-21-11 - Next Egg Hunt is scheduled for 9-25-2011, let's hope the weather cooperates for some great racing. We hope to see you out there to support the club. Fall is the BEST time to ride the trails, and sources say we'll have an excellent layout for the next race! Don't miss this one.

9-21-11 - Once again the weather did not cooperate with us for our 9/18 egg hunt, we had to cancel due to weather and lack of turnout.

9-2-11 - Just a reminder that there is no meeting tonight due to the holiday weekend, the next meeting is on September 9th.

9-2-11 - Results from the 8/14/11 egg hunt are posted on the results page, points standings will be ready soon!

8-19-2011 - Club road bike ride will be 8/27/11 will be meeting at Naplate, IL at the park at 9:00AM and going to poppy's in Savan, IL. Anyone can come along; friends or family - spread the word, hope to see you there!

8-19-11 - Reminder, our trials event is coming up on August 28th - be sure to stop by and check it out

8-12-2011- There is and fundraiser upstairs at JJs pub Friday, August 12 · 6:00pm - 9:00pm for Cain Damron featuring bicycling comedian Tom Snyders. All ticket prices will go towards the hospital bills and recovery costs for Cain Damron who was in a severe car vs. pedestrian accident on 8/7/11 More Info...

8-12-2011 - Egg hunt this Sunday August 14th! Remember to fill out and print your sign up forms and Minor releases.

8-3-2011 - Reminder, Club meeting this Friday the 5th and Riverfest Parade on Sunday the 7th

8-3-2011 - Next up on the schedule for Egg Hunts is August 14th! Lets hope it stays dry!

7-25-2011 - Unfortunately the Egg Hunt Rain Make Up for July 24th was also cancelled due to big storms Sunday morning, two weeks with no rain and then it storms all morning... go figure! Next up is August 14th.

7-25-2011 - Reminder... The Riverfest parade is August 7th, Starts on Madison Street to La Salle Street, through downtown Ottawa on to Lafayette Street and ends at Rigden Park.

7-19-2011 - Don't forget the Egg Hunt Rain Date Make-up this Sunday July 24th. Be sure to use our new Minor Release Form (PRINTED IN COLOR) and Sign-Up Sheets

7-19-2011 - Thanks to Caleb and Tara Damron for hosting the shrimp boil on June 24th, it was a great time with great food!

7-19-2011 - We Added some trials footage to the media page from 2009/2010 - pictures from www.nitrotrials.com and some videos from Mike Haupt from last year's event.

7-19-2011 - Reminder... The Riverfest parade is August 7th, Starts on Madison Street to La Salle Street, through downtown Ottawa on to Lafayette Street and ends at Rigden Park.

7-19-2011 - Just a reminder, older news is being added to the Archives page! The link can be found on the left side of the page above upcoming events

MXPTV covered the last Mendota race on their way to Millville - here is their highlight video:
http://www.mxptv.com/2011/07/video-megacross-highlights-mendota-il/
They will also have some footage of the last Fox Valley off road Hare Scramble last Sunday!

Chad Reed recovered from a wicked crash at the Millville National to finish 14th, here is some footage (I'm sure most people have already seen this) Click To View the footage

7-4-2011 - Parade float Meeting Friday, July 15, 2011 at 5:30pm at the club - great way to get some hours! The parade is August 7th, Starts on Madison Street to La Salle Street, through downtown Ottawa on to Lafayette Street and ends at Rigden Park.

6-27-2011 - I created an Archives page for older News and updates, you can find the link on the left side of the page above "Upcoming Events"

6-27-2011 - *Reminder* the July 1st meeting was re-scheduled for July 8th due to the holiday weekend... REEEEDDDDD BUUUUUDDDDDD!

6-27-2011 - This weekends Egg Hunt has been re-scheduled for July 24th, be sure to mark your calendars!

6-26-2011 - THE EGG HUNT FOR TODAY JUNE 26TH HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO ALL OF THE RAIN WE RECEIVED.

6-23-2011 - Egg Hunt this Sunday the 26th

6-22-2011 - We are in the process of launching our new website! If you see anything that does not work or is inaccurate please email: info@midwestmilitia.net

6-22-2011 - Egg Hunt This Weekend, hope to see you there!

6-21-2011 - Sign up forms can now be filled out and printed ahead of time online:
Online Sign Up Sheet

6-21-2001 -Minor Release forms can also be filled out and printed: Minor Release Form
NOTE: THIS FORM MUST BE PRINTED IN COLOR DUE TO AMA REGULATIONS!

6-20-2011 - This Just in... Shrimp Boil at the club on June 24th More Info...
If you dont have facebook here are the details:
Here's a great chance to socialize and enjoy a Cajun style shrimp boil! Friday June 24th come out to Variety Riders to hang out, have some awesome food, cold drinks, and even better company. Food will be ready around 6:00. $5 for a plate of cajun boiled shrimp, corn on the cob, and potatoes. There will be hamburgers and stuff available too....or just bring your own meat for the grill! Byob, and plan for a good time. Don't be scared to invite a friend! PLEASE RSVP SO I HAVE AN IDEA HOW MUCH SHRIMP TO GET!

6-20-2011 - May 22nd Egg Hunt Results have been posted

6-20-2011 - June 5th Egg Hunt Results have been posted

6-20-2011 - Check out our new "Media Page" for updated pics and videos! Feel free to burn a CD of your photos or videos if you would like them uploaded to the site. Please give your media to Tom Damron or any of the officers and they will be uploaded.

6-7-11 - Text VRMC to 88202 for info for up to date news, information and track conditions.

6-7-11 - We're in the Process of Revamping our Website! We will have minor releases and sign up sheets available for download to make the signup process go more quickly at our events! Be sure to check back often for update pics, videos and up to date results! Be sure to join us on Facebook for updates also.