Community Resources   Global Building Inc.   Global Building Inc. is an Ames based non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing humanitarian aid in Uganda. Through cooperative construction projects with local Ugandans, Global Building fosters cross cultural learning while providing vital resources to the developing nation. Projects have included building school dormitories, clinics and other structures throughout the country. As part of their fundraising efforts, Global Building has teamed up with Uganda based Bugisu coffee. The group has been granted exclusive rights to import and distribute in the United States and can be seen at various locations around Ames. Skunk River Cycles proudly sells the all natural coffee beans with all the proceeds going back to support Global Building's efforts. For more information about the organization visit their website at www.globalbuilding.org.   Team Vardo   Skunk River Cycles has teamed up with the Ames based running club Team Vardo. Team Vardo welcomes runners of all experience levels and with daily runs of various lengths, it's a guarantee that you'll find something that fit's your schedule. For more information about this friendly group of goofy runners contact Julie Vardaman at thevardo@teamvardo.com or check out the website www.teamvardo.com.   Skunk River Paddlers   Canoeists and kayakers in the Ames area.   ISU Alumni Association   Join up for 10% off of parts, accessories, and bikes. Look for discounts at other local businesses as well.

Cycling Links   AToMC   Ames Triathalon or Multisport Club page with announcements and updates on club activities. Or go to the Yahoo group   Iowa DOT Bicycle Map   View maps of Iowa's bike routes. Requires free downloadable viewing software. Or just stop in for a free hard copy of the map!   Bike Iowa   Information about local rides, races.   Seven Oaks Recreation in Boone   Seven Oaks has some of the most technical single track mountain biking that Iowa has to offer. The trail is laid out over 200 acres and has an abundance of tough climbs and fast down hills. A growing course of over 6 miles is perfect for a more advanced ride.   Iowa Games   The Iowa Sports Foundation, Inc. The Iowa sports Foundation, Inc. (ISF) was created June 20, 1986 as a non-profit entity. Iowa is one of 40 states nationwide which feature Olympic-style sports festivals known as State Games. New York held the first State Games Festival when in created the Empire State Games in 1978. Iowa was the 36th state to join the fold when the Summer Iowa Games began in 1987 and joined the membership of the National Congress of State Games (NCSG). The NCSG was organzied for the purpose of sharing and developing information and resources to improve State Games and make the events more beneficial to amateur athletes nationwide. The ISF's most notable events are the Summer Iowa Games and Winter Iowa Games annual sports festivals. In addition, the ISF promotes health, fitness, and positive lifestyles through health education programs. The nationally recognized and highly successful Lighten Up Iowa program has served as the pilot program for 18 states throughout our nation.   Iowa Bicycle Coalition   A statewide non-profit organization dedicated to bicycle advocacy.

Vendor Links Accessories and Clothing    Saris Makers of the Bones rack.    Thule Carriers for bicycles, kayaks, cargo, and much more.    Jandd Mountaineering Panniers, Seat Bags, Daypacks, Internal Frame Packs, Expedition Equipment and more.    PolarMax Long underwear and performance clothing for adventure and everyday.    Bell Helmets From Grand Prix racing to Olympic cycling, more world champions have worn Bell Helmets than all other helmet brands combined.    Giro Helmets The world's most innovative sport helmets.    Sigma Sport Computers, heart rate monitors, lights and more from Germany.    Diadora Shoes Fine cycling shoes.    Planet Bike Better Bicycle Products for a Better Planet.    Serfas Excellent saddles, tires and gloves.    Michelin Tires Some of the best tires for road and mountain bikes.    Camelbak Camelbak is the inventor and continues to be the world leader in hands free hyration systems. Bicycles    Schwinn Bicycles See the full line of Schwinn bicycles and accessories.    Marin Bicycles A full line of Mountain, Road, Hybrid and City bicycles.    Raleigh Bicycles Over 100 years of innovation and value. Ride with the Heron!    Burley Recumbents, tandems, child trailers and more.    GT Bikes BMX, Freestyle and Mountain Bikes.    Surly Unique 4130 chro-moly steel frames and accesories.    Haro Freeslyle, BMX, and mountain bikes.    Waterford Custom steel frames for your riding enjoyment.    Cannondale New to SRC for 2005. Top performing aluminum road, mountain, and commuter bikes. Made in the USA.    Cannondale Synapse Cannondale's all new, all carbon, magic carpet ride    Chariot Trailers Chariot trailers is dedicated to making quality and versatile outdoor child trailers.    Park Tool The blue tools we use. The blue tools you can use at home. Fitness and Nutrition    Bowflex Bowflex treadmills and home gyms    Hammer Nutrition Supplements, energy bars, and gels for long, hard bike rides.    PowerBar Yummie energy bars and gels.    Accelerade ACCELERADE provides rapid hydration and help muscles recover faster after exercise.    Kinetic Bike Trainers It’s the official bicycle trainer for the USA Cycling Team.    GU Energy Gel GU Energy Gel is specifically formulated to energize your body during exercise.    Carb-BOOM Carb-BOOM Energy Gel provides optimal fuel for muscles before, during and after exercise.    Ultima Replenisher Ultima Health Products is a natural foods company that produces performance nutrition supplements.    Schwinn Fitness Airdynes, treadmills, and more.    CycleOps Stationary trainers, rollers, and accesories. Skis    Fischer Cross country skis and accesories for the winter athlete.

XC Ski Links   ISU Nordic Ski Club   Come ski with the newest sports club at Iowa State.   Global Building   Global Building Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing humanitarian aid in Uganda. By constructing schools, clinics and other buildings, the organization fosters cross cultural learning while providing much needed resources to the people of Uganda. As part of their fundaraising efforts, Global Building has teamed up with Bugisu Ugandan Coffee to sell beans here in the Ames community. Granted exclusive rights to import the all natural coffee, Global Building distributes to various locations around town. Skunk River Cycles is proud to offer Bugisu coffee beans at the bike shop with all proceeds going directly to Global Building and their efforts in Uganda. If you are interested in Global Building and the work that they do, go to their website at www.globalbuilding.org.