July 2006 Archive

July 2006 Archive

7-1-2006 Yellow River Article The Gwinnett Daily Post had a good article on Yellow River today.

French Broad The French Broad Cycling Classic, July 21-23, has their website up. This is a Southern classic omnium!

7-3-2006 Charlotte News From Southpark Cycles: "Join SouthPark Cycles and Eatza Pizza for the Tour De France At Lunch Every Day 2 doors down from us Eatza Pizza finally opened (previously Souper Salads) The have a pizza buffet with spaghetti, chicken breast, salad and veggies.
They have done a great job renovating the building and is very kid friendly with all kinds of games and stuff. The food is good and the price is great. We also currently have some buy one buffets (only $5.49) get one FREE. Eatza Pizza has 5 TV's and has eagerly agreed to play the Tour De France
EVERY DAY at lunch on OLN. Come check them out and watch what is probably going to be the most exciting Tour ever.

Titus Bike News Don't forget about the Titus Demo on July 11th from 3 to 7 at Renaissance
Park (softball side). There will be every size Racer X's (medium 29er Ti too) and MotoLites available, some Super Motos and a bunch of Isogrid and Exogrid Road bikes. Currently in stock we have a medium Exogrid Racer X, medium and large alloy Racer X, small and medium MotoLite. Coming for 2007 is a new 6 inch travel Titus as well.

Thursday Car Less Road Rides at The Coliseum on Tyvola Rd Jack Crouch, Tim Long, and Pete Brisette that work with us here at SouthPark Cycles have gotten permission to start a CAR FREE group ride at the Coliseum on Tyvola Rd. Apparently the speed bumps will be removed and the course will be ready to ride this Thursday afternoon at 6:00. For more info call SPC and ask for Pete. There apparently will not be any parking on the coliseum site so you will need to either ride there or park at Renaissance Park. The ride will start at the front entrance to the coliseum building.

SouthPark Cycles Sponsors Endurance Fest EnduranceFest Sports Event and Music Festival is a one day event on September 2nd, 2006 at the Coliseum that will leave you tired, smiling, and with a new sense of pride. The Coliseum, and 154 acre property's projected development plan includes removing the coliseum and erecting a multi-use complex which would include housing, retail and office uses. Not only will this bring new jobs and services to Charlotte but the plan is open to new
development of open walking/running paths, cycling routes and the preservation of the mountain bike trails now in existence on the land, all to enhance the well-rounded environment of the property. An example of this healthy commitment and forward-thinking view is the hosting of the EnduranceFest Sports and Music Festival. Three events: Road Cycling Time Trial, Mountain Bike Race, and Running Race will take place throughout the day on September 2nd, 2006 with event management provided by Racescapes Events, Inc. Participants will have the option to race all three events and prize money and awards will be given to the top 3 overall IRONMAN and IRONWOMAN who complete all three events in the fastest combined time and all who complete the three events will receive a special commemorative finisher's medal. There is also prize money in each of the individual
events with trophies and medals as well, so entrants may participate in just one event if they choose and then enjoy the food, drinks, and music. For more info www.endurancefest.com.

7-5-2006 Directions to the Georgia Games RR Apparently there has been some confusion where the Georgia Games Road Race is this Saturday. Directions are below. Sunday's crit is at the Marietta Crit off of Sandy Plains Rd.

From the north:
Take I-285 W/S to Washington Road exit 1
Continue on Washington Rd
Turn right at Roosevelt Hwy
Turn onto S Fulton Highway (S Fulton Parkway) west
Continue on S Fulton Parkway to Stonewall Tell Road - registration and start-finish
Turn left on Stonewall Tell Road to park at South Fulton Government Center, about 1 mile on left

From the west:
Take Camp Creek Parkway to Butner Road, turn right onto Butner
Fork left onto Thames Road
Merge onto Union Road
Merge onto Stonewall Tell Road
Continue on Stonewall Tell Road to S Fulton Parkway - registration and start-finish
Continue on Stonewall Tell Road to park at South Fulton Government Center, about 1 mile on left

7-6-2006 New group rides on the south side…. From Epic Bikes:

There’s nothing like riding and/or training on the open back roads of the south side. For those of you who live south of the Airport, or live on the north side but would like to try something different, come south and train on the gentle rollers through areas like Mcdonough, Hampton and Brooks Georgia.

Epic Bikes (sponsoring bike shop for the Pro Racing Team Myogenesis) is sponsoring several rides throughout the week, each with a ride leader, varying distances, pace and skill levels. Epic is celebrating its one year anniversary. Over the past year we’ve watched them evolve from “the new kid on the block” to the “been around the block…..and then some” team. They have an awesome shop and an excellent maintenance crew. They’re very customer focused and will bend over backwards to help you with whatever your needs are, whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been racing for years.

They have a ride every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Each ride splits into 3 different groups (A, B and C), beginner level (C group) with an average pace of around 14mph, intermediate level (B group) with an average pace of around 16mph and strenuous level (A group) with an average pace of 19 – 20+mph. All three groups have a “No Drop” policy, however the A group will increase the pace on the last 5 mile straight away, and if you drop off the pace line, it’s a straight shot back to the shop.

The Monday and Wednesday rides start at 6:30pm and are 25 to 30 mile rides, for all 3 groups. The Saturday ride starts at 8:30am. The B and C group does a 25 – 30 mile ride (can vary depending on what the groups want to do) and the A group will do a long distance ride of 60+ miles.

So far the group size (A,B and C combined) varies from 20 – 40 riders, both men and women (we’re really starting to see more women riders), racers and non-racers, and all ages. No matter what your personal goals are, there’s a ride here that can help you train for them.

All rides leave from the parking lot at Epic Bikes. They’re address is 1816 Jonesboro Road, McDonough, Ga 30253 and phone number is 770-305-9590.

Directions: I-75 south to Exit 221 (Jonesboro Road exit), turn right, go to the first red light and turn right, go through the 1st stop sign and Epic is on your left.

We really want to see these rides grow and build a strong cycling presence for the south, so please come and join us. We are certain that you’ll enjoy the ride.

Charlotte News From Charlotte Sports Cycling: " 24 Hours of Booty in Charlotte Weekly Newspaper 24 Hours of Booty was the focus of last week's cover story in Charlotte
Weekly newspaper. In "Changing Lives 24 Hours at a Time," features editor Regan White chronicles the history and people behind the event. Please visit www.24hoursofbooty.com and click on "News" to read this amazing article.

Upcoming USCF Events in North Carolina

Lenoir Criterium on July 8 Hosted by the Moto Velo-Sledgehammer Cycling Team
http://www.appalachiancycling.com/Crit/Lenoircrit.html or
http://www.appalachiancycling.com/Crit/raceflyer.pdf

French Broad Cycling Classic July 21 - July 23 www.abrc.net

The infamous: 6TH ANNUAL GIORDANA CROSSROADS CLASSIC
August 3 - 6, 2006 - 4 fast crits - $20,000+ in cash prizes Salisbury, Statesville, Charlotte and Winston-Salem Not only can you race, but have a chance to watch the fastest pros in
the Country. We already have commitments from several pro teams including Colavita Olive Oil-Sutter Home Wines, Kodakgallery.com-Sierra Nevada, and Nerac/OutdoorLights.com.

Detailed info is being posted daily at www.crossroadscyclingclassic.com."

7-7-2006 Georgia Games Updated RR Venue Change!! The directions above are CORRECT for the Georgia Games RR. They venue has been changed to a course on South Fulton Parkway. Think the Union City RR course.

Nimblewill MTB Festival From SORBA: Most Fun on a Bike at Nimblewill Mountain Bike Festival Gainesville, GA--Even a tyke on a trike can win and have lots of fun riding at the Nimblewill Mountain Biking Festival, August 19-20, 2006 at Camp Wahsega 4-H Center, outside of Dahlonega, GA. Saturday offers group rides and games for riders of every skill level, plus lunch, and supper. Join the Night Ride before heading off to the bonfire and then the bunkhouse. On Sunday, festival-goers can enjoy a hot breakfast before the Mystery Adventure Ride. Riders go in search of punches for their cards, because punches can be translated into prizes. Because an element of luck is involved, as well as just speed, bicyclists who ride to just two sites marked on the map can win a trip to the schwag table.

Pricing for the festival is as follows:
Festival Weekend (Includes Saturday Lodging, T-shirt, Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Hot Breakfast): $60.00
Festival Weekend, Couple (Includes Saturday Lodging, 2 T-shirts, Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Hot Breakfast): $110.00
Festival Weekend, Kids under 14 (Includes Saturday Lodging, T-shirt, Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Hot Breakfast): $30.00.
Lodging is limited to 150 guests and consists of bunkhouse cabins.

Register for the weekend at www.active.com, and remember to select from vegetarian and meat-eaters options for your meals.
Robin Allen, Communications Director, SORBA publicaffairs@sorba.org, www.sorba.org"

Cat. 4 Women's Clinic Former National Champion Nicole Freedman will be putting on a Cat. 4 women's clinic in Winston-Salem, NC on August 6th. See this website for details:
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=3601

I know some of you knew Justin, just got an email about this...

Trish on the Pinhoti trail on July 4th. Photo by "Mama."

7-11-2006 JUSTIN STIRLING MEMORIAL RIDE THIS SUNDAY From the L5 Flyers:

Remember to join us for a memorial bike ride to honor our friend and teammate Justin Stirling who passed away recently. Justin was an active member of L5Flyers and the cycling community, and his presence will be missed.
When: July 16, 2006 @ 9am
Where: Outback Bikes
Route: The Wednesday night loop

We will be riding our Wednesday night route at an easy pace (no one will be dropped). Justin regularly rode this route, and even painted the arrows at the turns on the road. So come out and ride this route and use this time to remember Justin.

Donations can be made to the Livestrong, Lance Armstrong Foundation, Phone: 512-236-8820. www.livestrong.org.

ROAM MOVIE PREMIER See The Collective's ROAM in Atlanta, July 17 - 7pm at CRANK Performance in Buckhead

ROAM is the new 16mm mountain bike film from The Collective that depicts the travels of some of the world's top riders. It is an exciting visual experience of mountain biking as seen from the air, on bike, and from the ground.

ROAM is a production of an award winning Canadian collective of filmmakers, photographers, and bike enthusiasts. By drawing on the experience, expertise, and creative energy of every member of the team the group, known as The Collective, has created a film that portrays the newest, cutting edge images of the freeride progression, while exploring the thoughts and personalities of the riders leading that progression. The approach used in making this film has resulted in an end product that fully reflects the depth of the sport and those who are pushing its boundaries.

To learn more about ROAM check out www.thecollectivefilm.com. CRANK Performance is the state-of-the-art Cycling Performance Training Center located in Buckhead featuring a brand new Indoor Cycling studio with flat screen TVs as well as athlete-specific Indoor Cycling training programs, physiological testing, and bike fitting using biomechanical analysis.

Food and drinks courtesy of CRANK Performance and a local restaurant will be provided at the screening.

RSVP to namritak@gmail.com.

NARC Racer Jessica Smith celebrates her two gold medals in the 10-14 RR and Crit at the Georgia Games. Photo courtesy of "Coach Smith".

7-12-2006 Blanket's Creek Work Party From SORBA-Woodstock. When: Sat, July 15th, 2006 Start Time: 07:30 AM, Location: Blankets Creek, Category: Trail Maintenance

Other Information: Meet in parking lot at 7:30 AM We will be flagging and clipping north loop and extension to Mosquito Flats. Bring loppers, gloves, water and wear long pants. A small group will also do some deberming on south loop.

EPVA Juniors Donations Needed From the EPVA: EPVA has a pre-juniors (8-13) track program called bicycle little league that is in need of some donated items. Shoes (small sizes) and clipless pedals are the biggest need at the moment. Cash donations for new bikes and supplies would also be greatly appreciated.

For those of you with kids in that range, it is a great way to get them into competitive cycling. The program is focused more on having fun, skills, and performance improvement than winning races. For more info, check out http://www.dicklanevelodrome.com/bll.htm. Contact Pete Antonvich at info@dicklanevelodrome.com

7-14-2006 RACE CHANGES BELOW!!
Sandy Springs Crit Cycleworks, promoters of the John's Creek race, have announced that John's Creek will NOT take place this year. The crit will be in Sandy Springs on August 13 and will be part of the Green Tour. Sandy Springs is trying to become very cyclist friendly. See their website for information. Kudos to this new city! I've heard the course will be challenging. There is also a fun ride for those not inclined to race.

Two Hours from Anywhere Has Been CANCELLED The Two Hours from Anywhere in Murphy, NC has been cancelled. I received the following from the promoter. "We are sorry to say that yes this years race will not be held at Murphy. Due to road closures, construction and employee volunteer burnout and poor sponsorship response we are not having this race this year but
we are looking at evaluating it for next year. Thanks Linda."

7-17-2006 Random Thoughts It's been a while since I posted some random thoughts. Somehow I got on the Summer Dining Rewards for the Buckhead Life Group Restaurants. The premise is that you get a gift card for one restaurant, eat there during a specific month, and then get another gift card for a different BLGR for the next month through September. The first card was for Pano and Pauls, an Atlanta institution for fine dining that mostly serves traditional Continental cuisine. My other half and I decided to go ahead and try the restaurants this summer. Pano and Pauls met our expectations for fine dining. Service was impeccable. When I didn't see any vegetarian items on the menu, they were more than happy to "whip something up" for me. (I don't eat meat other than occasional poultry, and I HATE seafood; never liked it). The vegetarian dish was delicious. My favorite part of the meal was the molten chocolate cake, a cake with semi-sweet dark chocolate sauce inside. I've heard Pano and Pauls is an "old man's pick up joint."

July's restaurant was Bluepointe, which is supposed to be American-Asian fusion, heavy on the fish. The "Bluepoint Salad" was a $10 wedge of lettuce with 2 small--very small--pieces of cheese and a little dressing. My dining partner's salad was a little better. They had one chicken dish--a chicken breast with some kind of tomato risotto. Although the entree was good, I could not quite tell what flavors were in there other than the tomato. The garlic mashed potatoes were a little too garlicky. I tried the vanilla ice cream for dessert, and it was light and flavorful. Service was a little slow, which may have been because our server appeared to be new. Once someone started to help him out, service was better. Next month is Kyma, which is a "contemporary Greek tavern." I am not a fan of Greek food at all, so I will probably wind up with a generic salad.

My favorite BLGR is Veni Vedi Vici in Midtown. My other half agrees with me. Of all the BLGR we have been to, it is his favorite as well. I love Italian, so I'm a little biased towards Italian cuisine. I will leave a review until I go there again as it has been a while since I ate there.

My other half and I decided to try Muss and Turners in Smyrna for lunch Saturday after the ride. Holy Moly! The food was really good, organic, and very gourmet, but we spent $27 for a side, 2 sandwiches, and 2 teas. I think we'll stick with the cyclist friendly (and budget friendly) Vinings NY Deli on Paces Ferry Rd. The average price is $7 for a side, sandwich, and a drink.

New Roswell Sat. Ride There is a new ride called the "40+ Ride" on Saturdays in Roswell. Meet at 7:30 am at the Roswell Park on Woodstock Rd. in Roswell for a moderately paced 20-25 miles. While not a no drop ride, I've been told that the group is courteous for newbies and regroups at several points. Information will be on Bike Roswell in a few days.

Thanks ATLBike! Thanks to Chris of ATLbike.org for organizing a great 60+ mile ride on Sunday from Cedartown out to Piedmont, AL and back. Some of you may recognize the names as towns on the Chief Ladiga trail and the Silver Comet. We only went on a short portion of the Chief Ladiga and none of the Silver Comet. There was a little gravel, some cyclocross, and some great rolling roads! See ATLBike.org for some of the best Atlanta west side riding!

7-18-2006 Beginner MTB Women's Clinic From Sorella Cycling: "Please join Norma Rainwater and Aimee Murphy of Sorella Cycling for a beginner/intermediate mountain bike clinic at Yellow River on Saturday, August, 5th from 9-11am. Plan to arrive at 8:30am, as the clinic will begin promptly at 9am in order to beat the heat! We'll work on important foundation skills, such as cornering, climbing, descending and obstacles. Meet at the Yellow River Bike parking area
in front of the changing rooms.

Women-only (non-members welcome) Helmets required Please bring food and water for a 2-hour clinic and any additional riding you plan to do. Directions: From I-285, take Hwy 78E (exit 39B).
Go east 9 miles to W Park Place Blvd. Go right at the exit. At 1 mile, the road bears to the right to become Annistown Rd. Proceed 1.1 miles to Juhan Rd. Turn right on Juhan Rd (look for turning lane), then go 1.2 miles to the stop sign and turn left into the bike parking lot.

Trish's Note: This is a free clinic.

7-19-2006 Buckhead Bellyache Parking on Thursday From Don Duston: RE: BUCKHEAD BELLYACHE RIDE - THURSDAY, JULY 20, 6:30

ST. PHILLIPS CALLED TODAY TO ASK THAT WE NOT PARK IN THEIR PARKING LOT THIS THURSDAY- ONLY. A FILM CREW WILL BE WORKING IN THE PARKING LOT ALL DAY.

PLEASE PARK ON THE STREET BEHIND THE CHURCH, ANDREWS DR- ONLY ON THE CHURCH SIDE, SO THAT WE DO NOT CREATE A TRAFFIC MESS.

I SUSPECT THAT THE PEACHTREE ENTRANCE WILL BE BLOCKED SO PASS THE CHURCH SOUTHBOUND AND TAKE THE FIRST RIGHT PAST THE CHURCH, ANDREWS DR. NORTHBOUND ON PEACHTREE, TURN LEFT AT THE TRIANGLE JUST BEFORE THE CHURCH, ANDREWS DR.

PLEASE FORWARD TO OUR REGULAR RIDERS. RIDE BEGINS AT 6:30 AS USUAL. MEET AT THE BACK ENTRANCE.

MANY THANKS,
DON

Cross Dates Announced The Georgia Cyclocross series has announced the 2006 dates for the series.

10-15-06
10-22-06
10-29-06
11-5-06
11-12-06
11-18-06 UCI Race in North Carolina, not on GA series but a cool race
12-2-06 State Championships
12-10-06 Series Finale (series awards presented. Must be present to claim)
12-15/17-06 Cyclocross National Championships Providence RI, not a series race but another cool event

Mark your calendar now and stay tuned for an official announcement of race locations.

Trish's note: The venues will be announced shortly.

Charlotte News From Charlotte Sports Cycling: Charlotte Mountain Bike Series will visit Renaissance Park Wednesday, July 18. It's going to be hot, make sure to drink plenty of fluids. After the event, we will have cold watermelons waiting for you at the finish line. Also, the Mecklenburg Neighbors is writing an article on the summer mtb series and planning to shoot photos of the start. Encourage everyone to come out, we need a good showing for the photos. For info or directions to the park, check out www.charlottemtnbike.com.

Registration is now open for the 6th Annual Giordana Crossroads Classic, www.crossroadscyclingclassic.com.

Dirt Diva MS $ Road Ride - July 22 The First Annual Dirt Diva Road Ride to benefit the MS Society will be held in Waxhaw on July 22nd at 8:30am. That's right, 8:30 because it
gets hot in July out on the road. On the heels of a very successful Ride for Recovery in 2005, the Divas have teamed up with Roadkill and Rank Riders (two local road riding groups) to present a fully supported road ride with rest stops, refreshments, and SAG support. There will be 37
and 62 mile options. Use this as a training ride for the MS150, or just an enjoyable day on the bike with great people. Click here to see a flyer for the event. If you would like a registration form, click here www.dirtdivas.net.

Crit Lap Times If you were at the crit Tuesday night and had a timing chip, your times will be posted at www.mylaps.com. Thanks to Julia Radmann (Team Cycleworks) for arranging the free demo of the Chipx timing system. It was really interesting to see what my fastest lap was for the night. Alas, it wasn't that great. :)

Peachtree Street Closure For those that are intown and do the Airport ride, a portion of Peachtree St. will be closed for the next 18 months until approximately Feb. 28, 2008 every Sunday beginning at 6:00 am. This is from Underground Atlanta to the 5 Points MARTA Station. You may want to ride a few blocks around the affected portion of Peachtree St. See a map.

7-20-2006 TdF Ride From the Buford Jittery Joes: Join us on Saturday, July 22, 2006 for a bike ride to commemorate the end of the Tour De France and the start of a regular ride from our store. We will be leaving from our parking lot at 9:00am to do a 25 mile loop around town. We will have maps with a slow and fast option. Please bring your helmet and water bottles. Come watch the Tour De France with us, we have big screen TV set up in the store and are watching it everyday through the end of the Tour.

Where: Jittery Joe’s, Corner of Satellite and GA 20., 4050 Buford Dr. Buford GA 30518, When: Saturday, July 22 2006

7-21-2006 TNT Time Trial From SORBA: "The fourth and final 2006 TNT will be held Thursday July 27th at Chicopee Woods. Registration starts at 5:30, racing at 6:00. "

Big Creek Breakins There have been several reports of car break ins at the Big Creek trail in Roswell this week. Don't forget to always put your valuables out of sight in your car.

To Sponsors and supporters of Cutters/L5 Flyers:

Cutter, Joey Rosskopf, is a member of the Southeastern United States Team competing at the Tour de l"Abitibi, an international 8 - stage UCI race in Val-d'Or, Quebec, Canada. The race is for 17 -18 year - old men. There are 25 six man teams equaling 150 riders at the start line.

There are three stages remaining.

Joey, racing age 17, is holding his own, having a good time trial, and finishing all mass start races in the peloton. Results are at: http://www.tourabitibi.qc.ca/, and at
http://www.cyclingnews.com/road.php?id=road/2006/jul06/abitibi06/abitibi064.

Crashes and mechanical problems are common. The Southeastern team had some mechanical problems in an early stage that knocked them from 10th to 22nd in the team standings, but nothing serious and they continue to climb up in the team standings.

This is a fantastic experience for these men. They are getting a glimpse of European style racing and meeting the top riders from around the world.

It would not be possible if you all had not laid the groundwork with your support and encouragement. Thank you for everything you have done to make this happen and for your continuing good wishes for the safety of the young men racing.

I will get some photos to you soon.

Ken Rosskopf
Cutters/L5 Flyers Junior Racing
404-918-9624
kenbikelaw@aol.com

7-24-2006 L5 Flyer Cutters News From the L5Flyers Junior Team, the "Cutters."

Update 1: "To Sponsors and supporters of Cutters/L5 Flyers:

Cutter, Joey Rosskopf, is a member of the Southeastern United States Team competing at the Tour de l"Abitibi, an international 8 - stage UCI race in Val-d'Or, Quebec, Canada. The race is for 17 -18 year - old men. There are 25 six man teams equaling 150 riders at the start line.

There are three stages remaining. Joey, racing age 17, is holding his own, having a good time trial, and finishing all mass start races in the peloton. Results are at: http://www.tourabitibi.qc.ca/, and at
http://www.cyclingnews.com/road.php?id=road/2006/jul06/abitibi06/abitibi064.

Crashes and mechanical problems are common. The Southeastern team had some mechanical problems in an early stage that knocked them from 10th to 22nd in the team standings, but nothing serious and they continue to climb up in the team standings. This is a fantastic experience for these men. They are getting a glimpse of European style racing and meeting the top riders from around the world. It would not be possible if you all had not laid the groundwork with your support and encouragement. Thank you for everything you have done to make this happen and for your continuing good wishes for the safety of the young men racing.

I will get some photos to you soon. Ken Rosskopf, Cutters/L5 Flyers Junior Racing, kenbikelaw@aol.com"

Update 2: Today was so exciting. Joey got in the winning break and finished 9th. He moved up 23 places in the GC classification to 19th (out of 156 riders that started this event) The team moved from 17th place to 13th place. Joey went for King of the Mountain points on the second climb to prevent anyone else from getting points that would give them an advantage over Joey`s teammate, Andy Baker, who was to go for the points. (Unknown to Joey, Andy had crashed and was out). The break materialized from those KOM contestants. Joey won an interim time bonus sprint too. The initial break was 5, joined later by 2 and caught at the line by 6. They had over a minute on the peloton. Joey knew they had to keep the pace up to keep the peloton away. He said that he and a Japanese rider did most of the work. The team did not look too beat up and should be good to go tomorrow for a 98 km road race ending in a criterium. Andy was taken by ambulance from the course, was treated at area hospital and released. He has road rash on face, elbow, hip and probably elsewhere, but is taking it well and has returned to the school where the riders are being housed and fed.

Update 3: Today was 98 km road race ending in a three lap criterium. It came down to a peloton sprint. Joey and Chris Hong of the Siemens Team finished in the peloton with same time as winner. Joey moved up to 18th in GC. Our team, the US National Team and a Canadian team worked to keep pace high and preserve the GC of their respective riders. The tactic worked. The SE team dropped from 12th to 13th in team standings because a couple of riders were behind the peloton. Our rider injured yesterday is fine, just abrasions, some nasty, but if he had a choice he would have raced today. Instead, he rode in the team car with Coach John Kelly, Mechanic Ryan Walsh and me. The car caravan is not so bad. You get frequent radio updates of the action at the front of the peloton.

Tomorrow is the last day and is an afternoon criterium in downtown Val-d`Or. There are thousands of spectators. They beat on the sponsor`s signs hanging from the fencing each time riders come through the start-finish.

Crowds are in the thousands.

Joey is a bit apprehensive about tomorrow. He usually loves crits, but the huge number of riders and the aggressiveness of the riders has shaken his confidence. I will be glad when it is over and all are safe. It is not easy being a parent here.

I don`t recall mentioning to all that Joey was selected for Olympic Training Camp in Colorado Springs, August 6 - 11. They will test him there to see if he has potential to continue or should take up croquet.

Ken Rosskopf, Cutters/L5 Flyers Racing

Dog Days Crit Cancelled From Chad Strickland with L5Flyers Management: "We regretfully announce that the Dog Days Criterium in Grant Park is being canceled. An unfortunate mix of circumstances has lead to the cancellation of the event this year. We know that this is a special race to many and we sincerely apologize for the late notice. We have been working up until what we feel is the last moment to make the event happen, but it is simply not possible.

We are committed to bringing the event back next year and plan to make it bigger and better than ever before.

All racing for the weekend is not lost however, the Sandy Springs Cycling Classic, presented by Team Cycleworks, will be held on Sunday, August 13 in Sandy Springs. This is a new race with a great course and large payout. For more information: www.teamcycleworks.net

Thank you for your support.

Aaron’s/L5Flyers Management"

Rome Georgia Cup Photos I was at the Rome GA Cup Crit on Saturday. I got several hundred photos of the Women's and Cat. 5 crits. I'd intended to do the rest of the crits, but very dark conditions and rain forced me to put the camera away. You can see the photos here. As always, photos are available for purchase. :)

Before the Cat. 5 race in Rome. I don't know, so don't ask me.

OTR Cycling debuted the Strenflex Racing Golf Cart with bike rack at the Rome Georgia Cup.

7-25-2006 GIHP Celebration The Georgia International Horse Park will have a celebration of its 10 year anniversary on Saturday Aug. 5th in the Special Events field. "Dreamer" starring Dakota Fanning will be shown at dark. I didn't see any cycling events on the schedule.

Gaps Service Project From Becky Grant: "Hello Cyclist Friends - It's that time again! Time for some biking in the beautiful mountains that we are so fortunate to have access to, plus a chance to show our appreciation for the use of those roads by a litter pick-up for our specified section (adopted by "Atlanta Bicyclists" -- see attached picture) near the Rockpile. Here's the details...
Who: Anyone looking for some great exercise, plus an opportunity to give back to the local mountain community
What: Ride from the Rockpile, then roadside cleanup for ~1/2 hour afterward.
For the ride, people may choose alternate routes, but the proposed ride is the ALS 50-mile route backwards (see map:
http://alsride.org/Map_FabFiftyWithRestStops.pdf)plus Woody's up and back for a total mileage around 65 miles. There is an optional "add-on" of 12 miles if Craigs Gap and Booger Hollow are added (I can provide more details if interested).
The cleanup can occur whenever people finish riding --We'll make a plan before the ride starts as to who will cover which section so that it gets done as quickly as possible. Free cookies for all that help with the cleanup! (and beer if you get there before it runs out - the ultimate bribery) Then we can celebrate afterward with a post-ride meal in Dahlonega.
When: This Sunday, July 30th, rolling from the Rockpile at 9am. There will be no ride if it's raining - If that happens, we'll schedule for another day.
Where: The Rockpile, a.k.a. Stonepile, north of Dahlonega at the intersection of GA-60 and US-19.
Why: To enjoy some beautiful scenery, while at the same time getting a great workout (plus guilt-free food/beverages afterward!)
If you have some extra gloves that you could bring for the litter pickup, that would be helpful. Our previous cleanup outing had an article written up in the Dahlonega Nugget newspaper! I'll share it with you this weekend. Hope to see you Sunday, Becky hillseeker@gmail.com.

DLV News 2006 Dick Lane Velodrome Regional Championships and Elite National Track Cycling Qualifiers

Date: Saturday July 29th 9am

1. PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY----NO DAY OF REGISTRATION!!!!!
2. Rain Day Sunday July 30th
3. Flat entry fee $30 - $15 for Youth – do one do them all - One Pass
Holders free
4. Mass Start Races with fewer then 5 riders may be combined with
another category
5. Medals will be awarded to M/F Elite, M/F 40+ & 50+, and Youth U12,
M/F 13/14 & M/F 15/16

Registration Deadline is July 28th!!! Flyer: www.savedlv.org/pdf_flyers/regionals_usac_2006.pdf

What are the Velodrome Championships? For the 2nd year in a row the velodromes across the United States will hold regional championships featuring a modified National Championship
format. Velodrome Championships will qualify cyclists for this year’s USA Cycling Elite National Track Cycling Championships.
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Ongoing Weekly Events:

Monday Night Bicycle Little League (8 to 16) 6-7:30
Monday Night Training 7:30
Wednesday Night Training Races
Thursday Bicycle Little League (8 to 16) 6-7:30pm
Thursday Adult Beginners Classes 7:30-9Pm

Officials Clinic On August 5th, there will be an officials clinic in Athens for those that wish to become beginning officials. The class is followed by an open book exam. The cost for becoming an official is $35. Email John Johnson for more details or if you would like to attend.

Southside Rides From Epic bikes: New group rides on the south side….

There’s nothing like riding and/or training on the open back roads of the south side. For those of you who live south of the Airport, or live on the north side but would like to try something different, come south and train on the gentle rollers through areas like Mcdonough, Hampton and Brooks Georgia.

Epic Bikes (sponsoring bike shop for the Pro Racing Team Myogenesis) is sponsoring several rides throughout the week, each with a ride leader, varying distances, pace and skill levels. Epic is celebrating its one year anniversary. Over the past year we’ve watched them evolve from “the new kid on the block” to the “been around the block…..and then some” team. They have an awesome shop and an excellent maintenance crew. They’re very customer focused and will bend over backwards to help you with whatever your needs are, whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been racing for years.

They have a ride every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Each ride splits into 3 different groups (A, B and C), beginner level (C group) with an average pace of around 14mph, intermediate level (B group) with an average pace of around 16mph and strenuous level (A group) with an average pace of 19 – 20+mph. All three groups have a “No Drop” policy, however the A group will increase the pace on the last 5 mile straight away, and if you drop off the pace line, it’s a straight shot back to the shop.

The Monday and Wednesday rides start at 6:30pm and are 25 to 30 mile rides, for all 3 groups. The Saturday ride starts at 7:30am for Group A, and 8:30am for Groups B and C. The B and C groups do a 25 – 30 mile ride (can vary depending on what the groups want to do) and the A group will do a long distance ride of 60+ miles. The start time for the Saturday ride will change during the Winter months.

So far the group size (A,B and C combined) varies from 20 – 40 riders, both men and women (we’re really starting to see more women riders), racers and non-racers, and all ages. No matter what your personal goals are, there’s a ride here that can help you train for them.

All rides leave from the parking lot at Epic Bikes. They’re address is 1816 Jonesboro Road, McDonough, Ga 30253 and phone number is 770-305-9590.

Directions: I-75 south to Exit 221 (Jonesboro Road exit), turn right, go to the first red light and turn right, go through the 1st stop sign and Epic is on your left.

We really want to see these rides grow and build a strong cycling presence for the south, so please come and join us. We are certain that you’ll enjoy the ride.

7-26-2006 Wired To Win Does anyone remember that IMAX movie that was being shot at the Tour De France around Tyler Hamilton? When he got busted at the Olympics, they switched the focus to other riders. I've heard that it is scheduled to open at Fernbank on April 14, 2007.

Jennifer Ewing--In Memorium A fellow cyclist was murdered on the Silver Comet on July 25th. There are too many details. www.11alive.com, www.wsbtv.com, and the other local news outlets have stories on their website.

Jennifer, may you rest in peace. My heart goes out to your family and friends.

Everyone, please be careful out there. Be aware of your surroundings. Carry your cell phone on your person, not in your seatpack. Let someone know where you are going and what time you will be home. Tell them to call the police if they don't hear from you. Not everything can be prevented, but we can try.

7-27-2006 Injured I crashed Thursday night before the Bellyache pretty hard. I hurt my hand, and it is hard to type. Don't know if it's broken. I have a few submissions waiting for publication. It will take me a few days. No typing for me for a few days. Appreciate the understanding.---Trish

Sandy Springs Crit News I have heard a confirmed rumor that the special guest starter for the Sandy Springs crit will be SAUL RAISIN!

Chicopee Work Party From SORBA-Gainesville July 29th 2006 Chicopee Work Party
Start Time: 09:00 AM
Duration: 04 hour(
Location: Chicopee Woods MTB Park Trail head
Category: Trail Maintenance

Trail work parties typically last about 4-6 hours. Plan to hike in unless otherwise posted (or check with coordinator if in doubt), so wear comfortable but sturdy boots. Also bring work gloves, plenty of water, and a snack or lunch. Sometimes we will ride afterwards, so bring your bike as well, just be sure you can secure it in or on your vehicle while working.

Other Information: Wear good works shoes and bring something to drink throughout the day. We will be moving and spreading mulch around the kiosk area and trimming vegetation on along the board walk area. Lunch will be provided. Thank you, Blake Sexton Gainesville SORBA

Mellowdrome Championships From the Asheville Mellodrome: The Mellowdrome will host its 2nd Track Championship on the weekend of August 19 & 20. USCF medals to be awarded to CCA district riders (NC/SC combined). Non-CCA riders are welcome. This is an elite qualifying event. Host housing may be available. Thanks for supporting track racing in the Carolinas.
George Riedesel

Myogenesis The Myogenesis boys took some time off but were back in action for the Rome Georgia Cup. Check out how they did!

7-31-2006 Sandy Springs Crit News The Cycleworks team will be making a contribution to the Shepherd Spinal Center between the men's and women's pro races at the Sandy Springs crit. Raisin Hell bracelets to benefit Shepherds will be available at the event, and donations can be made starting early next week. I'll have a link up when I get it from Team Cycleworks.

Lee Farabaugh (Cycleworks) rode a strong Women's Crit in Rome.