August 2006 Archive
8-1-2006 Speedpin Do you ever have problems pinning your number on your jersey for a race? Speedpin has come to the rescue! No more hassles with pinning your race number! Visit their website at www.speedpin.net. Please support the advertisers, which support Southeastern Cycling!
8-2-2006 Georgia Cyclocross Dates! The Georgia Cyclocross Series dates and venues have been announced. YEAH BABY!! Come see what a REAL race series is put on--by racers! Shey, Adam, and their families do an AMAZING job with this series!
October 15 Dahlonega, GA
October 22 Augusta, GA
October 29 Winder, GA Fort Yargo State Park
November 5 Monroe, GA
November 11 Marietta, GA
November 18-19 Hendersonville, NC UCI (not a GA Series Race)
December 3 Macon, GA State Championship
December 10 Jackson, GA Indian Springs State Park Series Finale
Charlotte Article The Charlotte Observer has an interesting article on Neal Boyd of Charlotte Sports Cycling , which organizes many of the events in Charlotte.
8-4-2006 DUMB! DUMB! DUMB! DUMB! DUMB! I saw some very stupid things Thursday on the Bellyache this week. Some of you may remember that Mo was tragically killed by a car at the intersection of Paces Ferry and Woodland Brook several years ago. This has always been a dangerous intersection because of the speed cars come flying through and the semi blind curve up the hill towards the Vinings side. Thursday I saw someone turn right directly in front of a car coming 45+ mph down the hill. Personally it wouldn't hurt me to see this person taught a lesson as they tend to do a lot of stupid things on group rides, but getting smacked by a car is a little much for me to wish on anyone. The group waited until the car passed. Several people were also riding several FEET across the yellow line on Woodland Brook for about a quarter mile. WHAT ARE YOU THINKING!?!?! There are blind curves and blind hills on that road. You CANNOT see the cars coming. Anyone that purposely rides across the yellow line is ASKING to get hit by a car. Why do you want to play chicken with your life and your safety?? I think it's time I reposted my "rules of group riding."
1. Hold your line. Do not wander
into someone else's "ride space." To quote the
movie Dirty Dancing, "This is my dance space. This is your dance space. You don't come into mine, and I don't come into yours." Do not ride all over the road. If you are going to change position, look around before "darting" to your new position. Be predictable! Don't be a squirrel.
2. Do NOT ride in your aerobars in a group. It is dangerous, and you could take out yourself and the rest of the group. You do not have as much control over
your bike while in aerobars. If it is too much of a temptation, remove your aerobars for group rides.
3. Do not yell rude words or make rude gestures towards cars. They are bigger than you. You will lose the fight. Be nice to fellow road users even if they
aren't.
4. When in a paceline, always pull off to the left. If you pull off to the right, you can hurt yourself by running into a curb, grass, gravel, and bus
stop signs.
5. Do not take both hands off of the bars when riding in the pack. Drift to the back to take your jacket off, eat, whatever. If you run over something and lose
control of your bike, you will probably go down.
6. Please point out pot holes and other road debris, but do NOT swerve around it.
See #1-HOLD YOUR LINE.
7. If you are stopping or slowing down, yell "stopping" or "slowing down," so that riders behind you can safely apply their brakes.
8. Do not cross the yellow line. Cars are bigger than you, and you will get squashed. When you cross the yellow line, you cause the accident, not the car.
There have been several people hit in Atlanta in the last year when they
crossed that magic line. Don't chance it. We want to see everyone week after week!
9. Do not cut out in front of cars. See #8. The car is bigger than you, and you will get squished.
8-7-2006 Hodge!?! Why'd you have to go slam into the tree? Get better soon, man!
STR Century As ya'll know, I don't cover centuries. This one, however, is to benefit the Atlanta Bicycle Campaign. The ABC fights for all of us and our rights and works with the city governments around the Atlanta area.
Share the Road Challenge
A ride for bike safety
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Join the Atlanta Bicycle Campaign in making Metro Atlanta a safer place to ride
a bike.
Labor Day September 4th
Ride Options of 100, 70, 50 and 20 miles
Ride Start: Atlanta Cycling Bike Shop, 4335 Cobb Parkway
On-site Registration: 7:00 a.m. Start Time: 8:30 a.m. Rain or Shine
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Great Sag Stops , Route combines famous Beyond Six Flags and Silk Sheets routes,
Registration includes high-profile Share the Road event shirt AND Pizza!, FREE
Share the Road yard signs, bumper stickers, etc., for all!, Online registration
through Active.com, or the Atlanta
Bicycle Campaign web site.
OTR Cycling racers Andrew Diffenderfer, Josh Arwood, Chris Hurst (not
pictured), and Mike Steimle (not pictured) finished the Covington Century in 3
hours, 57 minutes. Way to go guys!
8-8-2006 Bank Of America Crit The Aaron's Professional Women's Cycling Team checks in with their Bank of America Criterium report. I left this in PDF format. LMK--do you guys like PDF files?
Learn to Mountain Bike for Women
Saturday, August 26 from 9am to noon Sorella Cycling will be hosting a free
beginner mountain biking clinic for women of all ages on Saturday, August 26
from 9am to noon at Big Creek in Roswell, Ga.
Perfect for the truly novice mountain biker wanting to play in the dirt in a
friendly, all female environment, the clinic will be led by Sorella Cycling's
cross-country mountain biker Tracey Woods and endurance mountain biker I Ling
Matthews. We will offer hands-on instruction and guidance with respect to basic
cycling gear requirements, pre-ride bike check essentials and general mountain
biking safety. We'll follow up with a demonstration of on-bike riding basics and
then hit the trail for a group ride. We'll end with a group discussion (Q & A
session), provide a list of the great trails in the area as well as resources
for meeting other like-minded women who love to ride. Participants should plan
to bring a mountain bike, an approved cycling helmet and riding gear, lots of
water and a snack.
Peachtree Bikes will be co-sponsoring the clinic and may have a limited number
of mountain bikes (sizes may vary) to test ride at the clinic. The clinic is
limited to 15 or so participants on a first come, first serve basis. Please feel
free to forward this information along to any women who you may think would be
interested. To reserve your spot, contact Tracey Woods at
concreteblonde2004@yahoo.com.
Trish's note: This would be a good clinic for a first time mountain biker or someone that has been out a few times. This is NOT a clinic for those looking for race tips, experience/intermediate riders, etc.
NC RR Championships Cancelled "I must humbly apologize and regret
to pass on to you all the
following notification. The North Carolina State Road Race Championship
must be cancelled.
One of our approvals to conduct the event on the Fort Bragg military
installation was changed because of a conflict of military units in training on
ranges and in areas surrounding the race course. Originally there was no
conflict, but that has changed as of August 4th. Because of C4's other
commitments thru September, we will not be able to reschedule this event. All
money received for current registrations will be refunded. We ask that you bear
with us as we process your refunds. We will be refunding your registration fee
as well as the fee charged by Active.com. Sincerely, Robert F. Havens,
President, Cross Creek Cycling Club, (910) 987-1888"
Bad, Bad News for the TdG From
cyclingnews.com: "Ford dealers decline 2007 Tour de Georgia
By Mark Zalewski, North American editor
The Tour de Georgia is once again shopping around for a new title sponsor after
the Atlanta District Ford Dealers Advertising Association decided to not renew
their title sponsorship for next year's race. "I think the indicators were out
there," said Jim Birrell, managing partner of Medalist Sports, the owner of the
race. "The state of the economy is a factor. They closed down a plant here right
before the Tour, so that was an indication that their interests were changing."
Birrell said that the decision by the Ford dealers association was made before
the Tour de France, and that the situation with Floyd Landis, the winner of the
2006 race, was not a factor. However,
Birrell acknowledged that the Landis question is out there as he and his partner
court new potential sponsors. "The questions is certainly being asked, but I
don't think it will affect the participation. They
know the event is not built off of one individual. The effect it has on the
spectators and media is great."
Birrell said that he is optimistic about finding a new sponsor, and that
talks are already under way. "We are building some options for the 2007. We have
had some very engaging conversations with some new title sponsors."
8-9-2006 SOUTHEASTERN CYCLING BACKS ITS FIRST POLICITAL CANDIDATE!
JOHN JOHNSON RUNS FOR THE USA CYCLING EASTERN SECTION TRUSTEE
Trish's Note*: I am fully backing John Johnson, our regional official, for the USA Cycling Trustee for the Eastern Section. Voting begins August 15 at www.usacycling.org. Please consider voting for John. He does a tremendous amount for cycling in Georgia and Alabama. John would be OUR voice in USA Cycling. This is John's candidate statement:
"Hello,
My name is John Johnson and I am running for USA Cycling Trustee for the Eastern
Section. I have been active in the sport of cycling for well over 20 years as a
racer, promoter, official and most recently the Local Coordinator for Georgia
and Alabama. I am at races racing or officiating 35 to 40 weekends a year
starting with the early season training racings and continuing through
cyclocross in late fall. I have been and will continue to be readily available
to the racers, promoters, officials and fans. Since I am constantly at races and
training rides, I hear about what is concerning riders and promoters on a
regular basis. Such as, the need for more support for grass roots grass roots
and juniors racing. The need for more consistency in officiating state to state
and most recently some suggested improvements for the National championships.
I have demonstrated a passion for the sport of cycling. I have also demonstrated
a clear focus on what it takes to continue to grow the sport. I have worked with
promoters to improve and expand races. I have worked with the USA Cycling staff
to provide better transparency to rule making and the application of rules. I
have worked with various teams to improve and enhance the level and
accessibility of junior racing. I have worked with promoters and help support
them with the various local government authorities to increase the availability
good race venues.
It is important that whoever is elected to this position have more than just a
bicycle racing background. The Board of Trustees is responsible for direction of
the affairs of the federation (USA Cycling), as such it also take someone with
demonstrated business acumen. I am a senior manager for a Fortune 100 company. I
have demonstrated the ability to understand the nuances of decisions and am able
to develop and implement a variety of strategies including improved customer
service, lower costs, improved quality control, and more focused business
models.
You need to ask yourself several questions: 1) Would you like to see more
transparency in the rule and decision making for USA Cycling? 2) Should USA
Cycling be doing more to grow the sport at all levels including master and
Junior racing and possibly most importantly 3) Would you like your Trustee to be
available to you and respect you and your opinions. If you answered yes to any
of these questions, I would encourage you to vote for me.
I can not guarantee you will always agree with every decision I make. But, I can
guarantee that each and every decision will be carefully evaluated to determine
what is best for the sport at all levels of competition I look forward to
getting input from riders, promoters and officials on what we can do together to
continue to develop and grow the sport. For those of you I dont personally
know, I would encourage you to talk with someone who does know me.
Again, my name is John Johnson and I am running to be the next Trustee for the
Eastern Division of USA Cycling."
*As always, my views and mine and my own only. They do not necessarily represent
the views of Southeastern Cycling sponsors, advertisers, contributors, etc..
Charlotte News From Charlotte Sports Cycling: "Thanks everyone for coming
out to the 6th Annual Giordana Crossroads Classic. The event was a huge success.
Results and pictures will be
posted Wednesday on www.crossroadscyclingclassic.com. Hope to see you all back
in 2007, maybe with more racing days!
The Charlotte Mountain Bike Series will visit USNWC(Catawba) this
Wednesday. FREE SockGuy socks to all who register, well, while supplies last.
www.charlottemtnbike.com
The NC State RR scheduled for August 12 and 13 have been canceled. For
detailed info, visit http://www.crosscreekcyclingclub.org
EnduranceFest Sports and Music Festival A full day of activities for the whole
family. Runners, Mountain Bikers, Cyclists and Multi-Sport Athletes will all
find excitement in one or more of the separate events. www.endurancefest.com
Join the members of the Cannonballs Cycling Team for the 11th annual RIDE
FOR PRIDE
Some highlights: Carrot soufflι, Ice Towels, Cold Watermelon, Antony's Caribbean
Chicken w/ Homemade Pasta Salad, Boy Scout Troop 34 Peanut Butter & Jelly
Sandwiches, and of course, the ever-gracious Cannonball Cycling Team
helping with SAG's and frequent rest stops.
Join the members of the Cannonballs Cycling Team for the 11th annual RIDE FOR
PRIDE, an official M/S 150 Training Ride. This supported ride is designed for
all levels of cycling enthusiast - from families and recreational riders to
experienced distance challengers. Each rider is free
to set their own pace, and select the distance they will be proud to complete.
Ride Date: Saturday August 12th, 2006, rain or shine. The 100k & 50k rides
begin at 8:00a.m. the 16k ride begins at 9:00a.m.
Ride Distance: Choose either a 100k which is approximately 62 miles, a 50k which
is approximately 31 miles, or a 16k bike route which is approximately 10 miles.
All routes will be marked and volunteers will be stationed to guide and support
you.
Ride Location: All riders will begin and end at Liburdi Dimetrics, 404 Armour
Street, Davidson, NC.
Proceeds will Benefit: Trips for Kids - Charlotte
www.tripsforkidscharlotte.org & the M/S Society
http://www.nationalmssociety.org
For more info, visit
http://www.cannonballs-cycling.org."
Rome TT Series The Harbin Clinic Cyclng Team presents a
3 part individual time trial
series, every other Thursday night. Each event is $10 or do all 3 for $25.
Your time from each event will be combined for a series winner in each category.
Event details for race #2 and #3 will be up soon. Race #2 is August 31st. 22
mile rolling TT, with 2 short climbs. Race #3 is September 14th 10 mile TT with
mountain top finish, over 1000 feet. Registration opens at 5:15, first rider off
at 6.
Fees: $10 per race
Online Reg.
Closes: August 15, 2006 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Race #1Technology Parkway. A rolling 12 mile TT with 3 challenging turns. No
significant hills, bring yer big ring. Directions: Start/Finish in front of
State Mutual Insurance building on Technology Parkway. This was the parking area
for recent GA Cup TTT. State Mutual is on the corner of Redmond Circle Road and
Technology Parkway, addres is 1352 Redmond Circle Road, Rome GA, 30165 You may
register on-site for 1 or all 3 events, NO LATE FEES.
Jennifer Ewing Memorial Ride From the ride organizer:
Jennifer Ewing, Take Back the Trail, Memorial Ride
Date - Saturday, September 23rd at 8:00 a.m.
Honoring a woman who loved life, her family, the freedom of cycling, and the
beauty of the Silver Comet Trail The ride will kick off at 8:00 a.m. with
safety education by Cobb County Crime Prevention; who will educate all of us on
being safe while enjoying the trail. Then the ride to begin at 8:30 a.m.
Additional Ride and Registration Details to follow , Volunteers Needed to
coordinate, plan and execute the ride. Please contact me directly with any
questions you have or assistance you can provide. Bernadette Boas,
Redfire_5314@hotmail.com.
8-10-2006 Big Greek Workparty From SORBA RAMBO 1.The Work Party is on Saturday, August 12th, at Big Creek Park , Roswell at 8 am to noon. 2.REI is sponsoring the work party and each volunteer will get the amazing REI OXT Tech Tee shirt. FREE COOLMAX SHIRT!!!!! 3.Performance Bikes is sponsoring the pizza lunch. FREE PIZZA!!!! 4.We will be clearing the Phase 3 trail line in preparation for the Ditch Witch mini skid steer to cut the trail tread during the September work party. PHASE 3!!! 5.The Phase 3 trail will be more advanced than the newly opened Climbing Snake Trail with steeper climbs and descents, more BMX-type turns, raised North Shore type ladder structures, rock gardens, switchbacks and any other fun stuff we can dream up. 6.Volunteers should wear long pants, closed toe shoes or boots, work gloves and bring water. 7.DIRECTIONS!!!: Exit 7 on GA 400, go East on Holcomb Bridge Rd, take a left on Old Alabama Rd to Big Creek Park on the left.
Sandy Springs Video Did you miss the Sandy Springs Crit? The Video is ONLINE! Check it out at www.turnerinternetsports.com. They had 4 cameras out. The coverage should be great!
8-14-2006 Sandy Springs Photos I have nearly 1000 photos of the Sandy Springs crit. I hope to have them up in a few days! Cycleworks put on a great race!
Congratulations to the ATL Trackies Congratulations to some Atlanta Trackies that recently competed at Masters Track Nationals. Linda Foti (Cycleworks) won a silver in the Women's Match Sprint. Steve Hill set a new world record in one event and won 2 national championships. I've been promised photos and a report soon. Congratulations everyone!
8-15-2006 USA Cycling Elections Start Tuesday, August 15th! The USA Cycling Elections for the Board of Trustees starts Tuesday, August 15th! Please consider voting for John Johnson, our chief official here in Georgia. John has done a lot for the racing community here and would make a great representative.
Tour of Elk Grove The Aaron's Women's Cycling Team checks in with their report from the Tour of Elk Grove.
Sandy Springs Photos are Up! All of my Sandy Springs photos are up! Digital photos are available. Just email me!
SS Pics on Cyclingnews.com Sweet! Some photos made it to cyclingnews.com from Sandy Springs. Congratulations to Team Cycleworks on a successful event.
8-16-2006 Charlotte
News "The Orr Rd training race has been moved temporarily to the old
Charlotte Coliseum on Tyvola Rd. The Orr Rd business park is being repaved. As
soon as the construction is completed, we will be back up and rolling at Orr Rd.
If you plan to attend the training race at the coliseum, please enter off of
Yorkmount Rd, the back or service entrance to the old
Charlotte Coliseum.
The Charlotte Mountain Bike Series will visit Col Francis Beatty Park on
Wednesday. This will be the last race at Beatty for the 2006 summer series.
Invite a friend. Beatty is a great place for new folks to give mountain bike
racing a try. Looks like the weather is going to be great on Wednesday.
Check out www.charlottemtnbike.com for more info.
Catawba Riverfront Classic - August 20 Cane Creek Series Looking for something
fun to do this weekend, the Tarheel Trailblazers are hosting the Catawba
Riverfront Classic at the US National
Whitewater Center on Sunday August 20. The Whitewater Center is still closed to
the public but the folks at the park are allowing the club to host events. Come
on out and support the club. ALL proceeds of the event are used to fund the
club's trail building and maintenance efforts in the
local community. Cheap entry fees, great course, and the proceeds help maintain
are trails, what more could you ask. For more info on the Catawba
Riverfront Classic, visit
http://www.charlottemtnbike.com/RiverfrontClassic/2006RiverClassic.pdf
Crossroads Bike Festival - Statesville, NC
August 26 - 28, 2006
All kinds of great cycling related events. Proceeds of the festival benefit the
trailbuilding at Lake Norman State Park. For more info, visit http://www.firstflightbikes.com/crossroa.htm
See you on the bike. Neal"
Jennifer Ewing Memorial Ride The Jenny Ewing Memorial Ride will be on Sept. 23. Details are here.
8-17-2006 Labor Day
MTB Ride Cartecay Bikes is
hosting a Labor Day Mountain Bike ride. Meet at the Thunderrock Campground at
Tanasi at 10:30. A rafting trip will be at 1:30 for $31.
8-21-2006 Siemens-Land Rover CX Team
Land Rover Siemens Home Appliances Devo Announces 2006 Cross Team
The Atlanta, Georgia based Land Rover Siemens Home Appliances Development Team
announced their 2006 cyclo-cross team today. The teams primary goal is the U.S.
National Championships. Season objectives include the Georgia Cross Series,
North Carolina UCI events, and Georgia State Championships. The team will race
on Blue Competition Cycles, Panaracer tires, Neuvation wheels, and SRAM chains
and cassettes. Race fitness plans by Joe Friels Ultrafit and TrainingPeaks.com,
race lodging by Holiday Inn Express, eyewear by Tifosi and fuel by PowerBar.
Team website is www.fultonflyerscycling.org.
2006 Land Rover Siemens Home Appliances Devo Cyclo-Cross Team
Rose Mauney Junior 15-16
Kyle Cochran Junior 15-16
Ty Magner Junior 15-16
Oscar Clark Junior 17-18
Chris Hong Junior 17-18
Ann Turner U23
Carla Swart U23
Jafer Beizer U23
Thom Shaffer U23
Thomas Brown U23
Lamar Mauney Team Director
Linda Foti (Cycleworks) leads the sprint at Master's Track Nationals
Master's Track National Championships Linda Foti (Cycleworks) won the
Silver Medal in the Match Sprints at Master's Track Nationals in Colorado
Springs. Because Linda qualified 4th in the flying 200m, she had to claw her way
through the quarter finals, semi finals, and finals... Her biggest obstacle
getting to the Gold Medal round was Kim Nuffer (last year's National Match
Sprint Champion). Linda took Kim 2 out of 3 rounds in order to advance to the
gold medal round.
In all, Linda had to go through 9 Match sprints to make it to the Gold medal
round. Once Linda got there she had to race against Julie Batista, who is
several years Linda's junior, from Texas. Julie and Linda are almost identical
in size and shape. In the end Julie took Linda 2 straight.
Both races were close, but Julie got the jump and held off Linda both times...
the second match sprint win for Julie against Linda was less than one quarter of
a bike length.
Steve Hill (EPVA) won two Master's National Championships (Kilo and 200 meter TT) and set a World Record in the 200 meter TT.
Way to go Linda and Steve!
Steve Hill (EPVA) on his way to a new 200 meter TT World Record and his second National Championship
8-22-2006 Women's Cyclocross Clinic Trish's Note: This is for women only. A coed clinic is being planned for a bit before cyclocross season. I'll be helping with this clinic. THIS CLINIC IS OPEN TO ANY AND ALL WOMEN! If you are bringing a mountain bike, take the bar ends off before coming.
When: Saturday, August 26, 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: International Horse Park gravel parking lot at the MTB trail head
Note: Women Only, Sorella members and non-members welcome
Are you wondering what this Cyclocross stuff is all about? We have the perfect
clinic for you!! Cool
Please join Kari Lindner for a beginnners cyclocross clinic and learn to
dismount, hurdle barriers, carry your bike and remount. (Yes! You can do all of
this!) We will discuss cyclocross bike setup and rules for the races. You may
practice and compete on a cyclocross bike or a mtb bike, as long as there are no
bar ends. This is all set in an all female environment that is relaxed and full
of encouragement. This is also a great clinic for second season ladies to 'brush
up' on 'merging with the bike'.
Come join us and see what all the buzz is about! CYCLOCROSS RAWKS!!!! Laughing
(please bring mtb or cyclocross bike, helmet, plenty of water to stay hydrated
and a snack in case you get the munchies)
Provider Problems Just FYI...I'm having problems with my web provider and uploading new changes to the web. Pardon me while I work with them on it.
Mellowdrome Info. From the Asheville Mellowdrome: Important Notice about
State Track Championships
Thanks to all who have shown up for quite an eventful weekend. Special thanks to
our promoters- Asheville Parks and Recreation and Kurt Begemann of Ergotech
Cycling Dynamics and to our sponsors, Liberty Bikes, Asheville Velo Sports.
Also, special thanks to the women who have participated, making this a weekend
of historical firsts at the Mellowdrome.
DUE TO RAIN TODAY, we are delaying the remainder of events until Wednesday,
August 30 at 6:00 sharp. This is a regular Mellowdrome Cup Series night so those
who are not participating in the State Champs, will not have a venue for the
night. However, we would love to have you come and support this spectacular
event with your presence and your help. If you have never witnessed match
sprints or team time trials, this will be the day for the finals and we
guarantee it will be fun to watch and the participants would love some cheering.
++Registration will be open at 5:00 for the following races: Men's Team Sprint;
Men's and Women's Individual Pursuit; Men's and Women's Team Pursuit. If
possible communicate your intention to race to me, George Riedesel, e-mail
mellowdrome at verizon dot net.+++
Again, thank you to all involved for making the Mellowdrome shine this weekend.
You can view some results on www.ashevillevelosports.com on Monday.
8-23-2006 Aaron's at Downer's Grove The Aaron's Professional Women's team checks in with their very successful weekend report from Downer's Grove.
Krista is Cool! Georgia' top ranked pro woman mtb racer, Krista Park, was recently profiled in the National Magazine, Her Sports. Way to go Krista!
8-24-2006 More Website Problems Well, it looks like my host is having more problems. Hang with me while I work it out with them. In 3 years, I've never had this many problems with them. I don't know what it is. They keep saying "they've applied a fix," but tech support can't tell me what it is. If SE Cycling is down, please be patient. Thanks!
8-27-2005 New Group
Ride A new group ride will be starting on Tuesday, August 29th, in
Loganville out of Lifetime Bikes at 6:15-6:30. The ride will start off as a 24
mile loop consisting of flats to moderate rollers. We will wait for everyone for
the first few rides, then progress into a fast training ride with at least one
sprint and one KOM climb. All levels are welcome. Call Jason at Lifetime Bikes,
770 466 7110, for any other information.
AL World Champion! From the Spring City Cyclists: "NoT to brag, but our
own homeboy from Huntsville, Alabama, Mike Olheiser, just bagged the Master's
30-39 TT World Championship.
http://www.masterswm.org/2006/ergebnis/M1.pdf I imagine the Memphis
Motorwerks team is right proud of him. Sunday comes the Masters World
Championship road race. Mike placed
22nd or so in a qualifier run-up race last weekend. Go Mike!
http://www.springcity.org"
8-27-2006 50-52 cm Cross Bike Needed Ok, we got Alison "Ms. Sorella Webmistress Godess" hooked on cyclocross! Let's help her find a 50-52 cm CX bike. This is from Alison
"....hooked on cross and i'm planning to race this season. but i refuse to do it
on my full suspension mtb, too darn heavy!
so - I'm looking for a cross bike that's a 50 or 52...i'm not sure which I'd
need. I ride a 52 road bike, but have heard that i want a cross bike to be a bit
smaller. I demoed a cannondale bike this weekend and 50 seemed to be right on.
Looking to spend about $1000 or less.
please email me at aknight00@gmail.com if you know of anyone selling something
in this size/price range. Thanks, Alison"
Women's CX Clinic The Women's CX Clinic put on by Kari Linder that I assisted with went great! We introduced 13 women to the sport of cyclocross. Two are planning to do most of the series, and I think over half will come out for at least one race. Thanks to Kari for a successful clinic! I've been told there will be a "coed" clinic closer to cross season.
CX Practice Marietta CX practice starts this week at Jim Miller Park. Come on out on your mtb or cx bike. Folks start showing up about 5:00. Also, the Thursday practice starts this week at the GA International Horse Park in Conyers. Keep an eye on www.georgia-cross.com for more info.
Final GCS Race The final GCS mtb race was Sunday in Macon at the Georgia Children's Home. Congratulations to SORBA OMBA for a great race! I enjoyed my race even though it was so hot!
8-28-2006 Charlotte News
Form Charlotte Sports Cycling: "Orr Rd Training Race is on!
The Charlotte Mountain Bike Series is set to hit N Meck Park this
Wednesday, August 30. This is the last race of the series at N Meck Park. The
trail is in great shape. After N Meck Park, we have two rained out events to
make up. First, Wednesday Sept 6, we will make up the race at
the US National Whitewater Center. It's getting dark a little earlier, so
the race will start at 6:00PM. Please make sure to get there in time for the
early start. On Saturday morning September 9, we will host the series
finale at Renaissance Park. The race will start at 10:00AM with food and the
awards
ceremony to follow.
Bonus prize for the last three races of the series. SouthPark Cycles and Shimano
have given us a set of Shimano XT Tubeless Disc Wheels to raffle. All you have
to do is come to one or more of the last three races and you will be entered in
the raffle. If you come to all three, your name will be in the drawing
three times. For more info on the series, visit www.charlottemtnbike.com
EnduranceFest Sports Event and Music Festival Hosted by City Park September 2nd,
2006 at the Coliseum. Various events that will leave you tired, smiling, and
with a new sense of pride.
www.endurancefest.com
September 2 - NC/SC State Road Race
www.nc-scstateroadrace.com
September 8 - 4th Street Criterium
www.4thstreetcrit.com
September 9-10 - Carolina Cup Weekend
www.carolinacup.com
Coming this fall!
Bank of NC Short Track MTB Series in Harrisburg, NC
http://www.charlottemtnbike.com/06.race.flier.pdf
October 28 - Tour de Tots
http://www.bmcc.us/id17_tour_de_tots.htm
Travel Girl Cycling at Crit Nationals Two members of the Travelgirl Cycling Team headed to crit nationals two weekends ago in Downer's Grove, IL. They had a great time and a good race. Their race report is here.
Random Thoughts Nobody loves me, everybody hates me. Guess I'll go and eat some worms.....
Be Careful at the Alpharetta Greenway A kidnapping suspect is on the loose near the Alpharetta Greenway according to Fox 5. He kidnapped a woman from a parking lot on Mansell Rd. today, but a witness called 911. Police had him surrounded before he got 1/2 mile down the road. He jumped out of the car and fled into the woods near the Alpharetta Greenway.
8-29-2006 Big
Finale - September 23 2006 - Festival of Speed at the DLV
Brought to you by RBM of Atlanta
It's the last race of the season. Get your gear, bring your friends and coolers
and come on down to help us blow out the season in style.
Evening Pro Races start at 6:00pm, starting with Sprints and the Bicycle Little
League at 6:30.
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NEW!!! After School Program for kids 8 to 16
In addition to our Bicycle Little League held on Mondays and Thursdays between 6
to 7:30 we have adding a NEW after school program. Our new After School Program
started Aug 21 and will run each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:30 to
6:00pm until Nov 1st. No need to signup just showup ready to ride. We have track
bikes and helmets.
Kid Schedule:
Mondays 4:30 to 6:00 til Oct 30
Mondays 6:00 to 7:30 til Sep 18
Tuesdays 4:30 to 6:00 til Oct 31
Wednesdays 4:30 to 6:00 til Nov 1
Thursdays 6:00 to 7:30 til Sep 21
except holidays
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MACC's One Love Century, Sat. Sept. 2nd 2006
The Metro Atlanta Cycling Club is hosting its inaugural One Love Century on Sat.
Sept. 2, 2006. The ride will start and end at Stonewall Tell Elementary School
in South Fulton County. The Century and shorter options will traverse gently
rolling terrain through South Fulton, Rico, Palmetto and Coweta Counties. Just
minutes outside of metro Atlanta, you will experience cycling of unparalleled
beauty with minimal traffic. This will be an enjoyable and fun-filled event for
experienced as well as beginner cyclists. Proceeds from the One Love Century go
to the following organizations that promote cycling for inner city youth: The
East Atlanta Kids Club, Sopo (South of Ponce) Bikes, the East Point Velodrome
and the Dream Team. http://www.maccattack.com/