October 2006 Archive

10-2-2006 Nashville CX  Nashville, TN – 1 October, 2006 – The 2006 Nashville Cyclo-Cross Series will begin on October 21 at Shelby Park in Nashville, TN. The four-race series will continue with races in Nashville at Two Rivers Park on November 4, Seven Oaks Park on November 5, and in Madison at Cedar Hill Park on December 9.

Cyclo-cross is an event characterized by the riding of a bicycle over a variety of terrain, consisting of pavement, grass, sand, gravel, dirt, and, occasionally, mud. In cyclo-cross races, riders must navigate over obstacles such as tree branches, steps, and temporarily-placed, artificial barriers during each event. Races are held on closed-circuit courses ranging in distance from 1.5 – 2.2 miles. Each race is between 30-60 minutes in length, and involves successive, repeated laps of the course.

The series beneficiary is House of Mercy, Inc., a house for homeless moms and their kids to live together during recovery. Series sponsors include: Bongo Java Coffee, Circle A Cycles, Clif Bar, De La Paz Coffee, Gran Fondo Cycles, Sean Letterman Photography, Lightning 100/ Team Green, NashvilleCyclist.com, Pacenti Cycle Design, Richmond Re-Cycles, L.H. Thomson Company, White Industries, and WickWear Sports.

All interested bicyclists are invited to attend. Each day will feature several races. Participants will be categorized according to their age, sex, and skill level. Awards will be provided to the top three athletes in each category; all racers 12-and-under will receive a small prize. More information can be found via the contact information listed below.

Website: www.nashvillecyclo-crossseries.com
E-mail: dan.werle@vanderbilt.edu
Phone: (615) 227-8530

Buckhead Photos I took some photos of the Buckhead crit--Women, Men's competitive, and some others. I was trying out some new techniques and camera angles. The motorcycle ride everyone saw at the race was a March of Dimes charity ride.

GA Cup Men's Competitive series leader Mitch Askew in Buckhead on Sunday

 

10-5-2006 Congratulations!  K and J.....Congratulations is all I can say! :) L and T! Wow! Double congratulations to you!!

Big Creek MTB Festival From RAMBO: November 4th 2006, Big Creek Mountain Bike Festival, Start Time: 09:00 AM, Location: 1600 Old Alabama Rd, Roswell GA 30076
 

Join us for our first major event at Big Creek on Saturday, November 4th. There'll be a "Two Ways in a Day" Time Trial (our first at BC). Plus we'll be grillin burgers and dogs, doing group rides, maybe a poker run, and drawing the winning raffle ticket for the Intense MT Frame. Lots of Schwag. Vender's will be there, along with biking and riding clinics, and so much more to make this a grand inaugural event. "Two Ways in a Day" Time Trial categories and awards (3 deep in ea category!) Come early to register - limited to first 100. Beginner Male under 30 Male 30 & Over Female under 30 Female 30 and Over Sport/Expert Male under 30 Male 30 & Over Female under 30 Female 30 and Over Single Speed All Ages Fastest Lap Time Male Female Mark your calendar. See www.RAMBO-MTB.org for the latest festival info.

SOPO Bike Coop Benefit From SOPO: Phil and the kind folks at Radial Cafe are donating 20% of their Saturday $$$ to Sopo Bicycle Cooperative during the month of October. The trick is
that you have to write "Sopo" on the top of your bill. WOW! This is a super easy and delicious way to support your favorite (and Creative Loafing's 2006 Editor's Pick for Best) Bicycle Resource!

It's community support like this that makes what we do possible, so thanks to everyone who's shown the love over the last almost two years! See you at the brunch table, Rachael"

WBL NewsGreetings Oh Ye Zealots: -The WBL is pleased to announce its 1st event of the season: The Raisin Hell in the WBL! This is a ride to commemorate our fellow Zealot, Saul Raisin on December 2, 2006. Info on this affair can be obtained at www.winterbikeleague.com

-Further, if you or your business would like a banner/ad on this site, you may buy one for $25. The ad will be like the ones that are up on the home page at this time (Porterfield Tire, JBrownco, etc...) and they will stay up for 12 months. We have approximately 500 visitors per day during the heart of the other season. Respond to this address if interested. All money paid out as prizes throughout the season.

-You or your business may sponsor an event for the payout of prize money plus one cool prize: ($100 for all rides except World Cups which are $200. All money paid out on ride.) Alto has been reserved by Porterfield Tire. All others are open. Act fast.

-Sag driver: if you would like to volunteer for specific Saturdays as a Sag Driver, please reserve your Saturday now. Sag drivers are provided a vehicle/van to drive and get to keep all money collected in the tip jar, which averages $50 - $100 buckaroos. You can volunteer for as many, or as few, as you wish. First come, first serve.

-Now posted: Chapter 2 of the Cranberry Diaries, the madcap escapades of the Winter-Shirey consortium.

-All Ride Reorts have now been archived and you may access all your favorites on the WBL site.

I am,
Briggs Carney, Emperor of the World!

Aaron's Cycling Team Aaron's Corporate Furnishings Commits to Title Sponsorship of L5Flyers Through 2008

Atlanta, GA In addition to its sponsorship of the Aaron's Professional Women's Cycling team, Aaron's Corporate Furnishings is pleased to announce its commitment to sponsoring local Atlanta cycling club, L5Flyers, through the 2008 season.

We are very excited about our continued association with L5Flyers, Vice President of Marketing Don Lange, The team has been a wonderful partner for community service and employee events in the metro Atlanta area.

In 2007 the team continues to focus on providing a positive environment for the development of cyclists and racers. We are looking forward to 2007 with the additional support provided by Aaron's we plan to continue developing our grass roots racing program with a strong Category 3-5 Men's team, Junior Development Team and Women's Elite Team, Chad Strickland, L5Flyers Vice
President of Sponsorship, it's been a great relationship for both the team and Aaron's.

Aaron's/L5Flyers is one of the largest and most successful cycling clubs in the country with over 130 members and victories in every USCF category, including the recently crowned Georgia Cup Championship in Women's Pro1/2. In addition to developing road cyclists, the team partners with local organizations to provide cycling related community service events for its members. In 2006,
the team held several blind tandem cycling events with the Atlanta Center for the Visually Impaired.

Aaron's Corporate Furnishings provides quality name brand office or home furniture for rent or lease. They provide free office consultation and next day delivery at guaranteed low prices. For more information on the team and its sponsors please visit www.aaronscyclingteam.com.

Sope Creek Work Party From SORBA: October 7th 2006, Sope Creek WP, 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Other Information: Every Saturday in October from 9 am to 1 pm Park staff will meet at theSope Creek Parking Lot and assist with trail maintenance. Be prepared by wearing long pants, sturdy boots and bring a pair of work gloves. Bring a bottle of water, snacks and a lunch along to enjoy trailside following the work project. The park will provide tools and material. Please contact the park at 678-538-1200 for more information and to reserve your place in one of the work parties. Thanks, Sope Creek Mgmt

10-6-2006 Steve Hill Gets Another Jersey Steve Hill (EPVA) has another jersey to add to his to his closet. He won the Elite Kilo TT National Elite Championship. Steve also won the MAster's National Title and the Master's World Championship in the same event. Congratulations, Steve! I think your jersey closet is becoming a little too crowded! ;)

Jauvan Moradi races solo at the 24 Hours of Adrenalin World Solo Championships in Conyers on Oct. 7.

10-8-2006 Charlotte Events From Charlotte Sports Cycling: Greetings to all The Tree Shaker 12 Hour MTB Challenge is just a few weeks away, don't miss out the most exciting event of the fall. We've had people all over the southeast contacting us about the event. Snail mail and online
registration is now available at www.charlottemtnbike.com or
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1372946 Detailed info including maps, directions, schedules and accommodations is also posted on the event website.

The event will be held October 21 from 9AM to 9PM at Charlotte's oldest mountain bike facility, Renaissance Park. While Renaissance Park may not have a lot of challenging climbing, the trails at the park will create a unique demanding endurance test of the mind and body. We plan to have ten different categories at the event, including, solo male, female, and single speed, duo male, female and single speed, and three person male, female, coed, and masters.  The course will be a longer version of the 6.2 mile loop at the park, more than likely totaling around eight miles. We have the entire
facility to ourselves, so we plan to use it. We have plenty of paved  parking for everyone to set up the most elaborate of team tents and of course, places to stretch out your back. We will have both port-a-jons and indoor restrooms, bike wash station, neutral mechanical support, free food tent, beer gardens, and live music. Prizes and trophies will be awarded to the top three finishers in each
category. All team members will receive prizes and trophies. Prizes are being donated from our event sponsors, Heartwood Tree Service, BikeSource, SouthPark Cycles, Clif Bar, Giant, Specialized, Fox, SockGuy, Kona, Giordana, and Gary Fisher. We picked up a few new sponsors including SourceBurn and hopefully Pabst Blue Ribbon(still in the works). For more info, visit www.charlottemtnbike.com

Other upcoming events:
Saturday, October 7
Join the Trailblazers at the US National Whitewater Center on Saturday, Oct. 7th from 9:00am to 12:00 noon for at trail work day. Your help is greatly needed to get the remaining four miles of trail open. For more info, visit www.tarheeltrialblazers.com

Saturday, October 7
Uwharrie Mountain Fall 50 in conjunction with the Uwharrie Mountain Festival
www.UwharrieMountainFestival.com - FREE event.

October 14-15
Downtown Greenville Cycling Classic Great races with a big prize purse. http://www.hincapiesports.com/entry_form.pdf

Saturday, October 21
Tree Shaker 12 Hour MTB Challenge Renaissance Park, Charlotte, NC www.charlottemtnbike.com

Saturday, Oct. 21 Pfeiffer Falcon Fall Fling 14, 26, 55 mile supported rides ( 55 miler includes the famous Stanly County "Death Loop") Pfeiffer University, Misenheimer, NC www.pfeiffercycling.com

October 21, 2006
Le Tour de Femme is a women's only full and half metric century bicycle ride scheduled for October 21, 2006 in Cary, North Carolina.http://www.letourdefemme.org

Coming this fall, short track mountain bike racing at the brand new Harrisburg Half!
Bank of NC Short Track MTB Series in Harrisburg, NC Event kick is Saturday, October 14
http://www.charlottemtnbike.com/06.race.flier.pdf

October 28 - Tour de Tots NE Medical Center - Concord, NC 100k and 50K supported rides and 10 mile family ride Kids Bicycle Safety Rodeo http://www.bmcc.us/id17_tour_de_tots.htm

October 28 - Lake Norman Adventure Race and Clinic
Lake Norman State Park - Troutman, NC
www.action-learning.com/adventure or contact Doug at 704-895-6479

November 12 - Southside Spanker held in conjunction with the Big
Stampede
Lowe's Motor Speedway
50 Mile and 25 Mile Supported ride for the Tarheel Traiblazers

Myogenesis Year End Report Myogenesis checks in with their Year End Wrap Up. Jon Atkins captured the GS Cup Most Aggressive Rider, and Cleve Blackwell won the KOM jersey.

Advertising Would your business or bike shop like to advertise on Southeastern Cycling? Rates are very reasonable (tons cheaper than Velonews!!), and you know you are reaching the local and regional riders. Email Trish for monthly rates.

Myogenesis Wants to Sponsor YOUR Team! Myogenesis Nutrition wants to sponsor your club for the 2007 racing season. Myogenesis Nutrition will give your cycling club or team a 30% off the already low retail price of our nutritional supplement line. All you have to do is put the Myogenesis logo on your team kit and a link from your website. That's it!

Myogenesis Nutrition is a Georgia based nutritional supplement company. We have products that are specially formulated for the athlete and for general well being. Please visit our site at www.myogenesis.com to see our current line of products. We will be adding new products to our line of supplements through out the year. Because we are based in Georgia, you can order product and have it on your door in one or two days.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please email Travis Sherman at sherman_travis@hotmail.com. Please include "Myogenesis" in the subject line.

Cyclist Assaulted (Sorry, I don't have the source to give credit as I pulled this from elsewhere. It happened last weekend. Gainesville woman assaulted while riding bicycle
by Lindsay Helton

GAINESVILLE - A Gainesville woman was assaulted by a passing motorist while riding her bicycle on Highway 52 Sunday afternoon.

Sara Harrison, 49, told deputies that someone threw an object out of a window of a passing vehicle. Major Jeff Strickland with the Hall County Sheriff's Department says the object struck Harrison in the face, "She was taken by surprise when she was struck with the object and at this time she has not given us a description."

Harrison was transported to the Northeast Georgia Medical Center where she was treated for her injuries.

No arrests have been made and the incident remains under investigation by the Sheriff's Department.

Strickland asks anyone with information regarding the assault to call investigator Woodrow Tripp with Hall County Sheriff's Office at 770-531- 6879.)

Ed Moreadith (Atlanta Pro Bike) races at Conyers on Saturday.

10-11-2006 ?? Did anyone else catch the results from the Jayco Herald Sun Tour in Australia? John, is there something you aren't telling us?? Results

15 Ger Soepenberg (Ned) Dutch National Team
16 John Murphy (USA) Health Net Presented By Maxxis
17 Manuel Cardoso (Por) Carvalhelhos-Boavista

10-12-2006 Spin for Kids From Team Myogenesis: The "Spin for Kids" ride has been planned to raise both awareness and funds for Camp Sunshine, which is a non-for-profit organization that relies on donations and fund-raising to carry out its mission. To participate, each rider will
donate $25 and then will be challenged to raise a minimum of $100 from friends and family to support the cause. Team Myogenesis will lead the Camp Sunshine Team all the way to Camp Twin Lakes.

Spin for Kids. November 12th. http://spinforkids.org/

10-13-2006 Local Riders to Cola-Vita  Colavita and Cooking Light add Sutter Home
Sutter Home Winery has joined Colavita USA and Cooking Light to sponsor the Colavita/Sutter Home Women’s Cycling Team presented by Cooking Light, one of only two U.S.-based women’s team to qualify for cycling’s prestigious UCI designation for the 2007 season.

The Colavita/Sutter Home Women’s Cycling Team presented by Cooking Light will be led by Tina Pic, ranked #1 among women cyclists in the U.S. Joining her will be teammates Dotsie Bausch (USA), Sarah Tillotson (USA), and Iona Wynter-Parks (JAM). The team has also added Canadian powerhouse Alex Wrubleski, who currently holds the twin titles of Canadian National Road Race Champion and National Time Trial Champion, Candice Blickem (USA), Mackenzie Dickey (USA), Andrea Dvorak (USA), Stacey Spencer (CAN), and Alison Powers (USA).

"We are thrilled with the roster we’ve lined up for the upcoming season," said Team Director Jim Williams. "We’ve got a well-balanced squad, which will allow us to compete for the overall win in stage races as well as one-day events. I’m looking forward to working with this great group of accomplished riders."

The Colavita/Sutter Home Women’s Cycling Team presented by Cooking Light will race against the top U.S. and European teams at UCI events in 2007, including Australia’s Geelong Women’s Tour and World Cup and Italy’s Giro d’Italia Femminile.


Cross Starts This Sunday!! This Sunday, October 15th, the Georgia International Horse Park is set to hold yet another world class cycling event, the opening of the 2006 Georgia Cross Series. The course is entertaining for both the riders and spectators. It will include a sand pit, run up, wide trail through the woods and some speed sections through the field. Not to mention the barriers that cyclocross is famous for. The racing kicks off at 10:00 AM, Sunday October 15th and includes a full slate of races including womens, juniors and masters races. For more info check out www.georgia-cross.com.

Trish's Note: Oh Yeah, BABY! The best racing of the year!!! Cross rawks!!

MTB Cast Check out this week's MTBCast podcast! Some of my photos made it! Cool!

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No! No! NO! The barrier is BEHIND you! in the Men's C race....

10-16-2006 Aaron's Finalizes 2007 Roster  The Aaron’s Pro Women’s Cycling Team has finalized their roster for 2007, bringing back key riders from 2006 as well as adding seasoned veterans and young up-and-comers to the team. Returning from last year are 2005 Athens Twilight winner Shannon Hutchison, US National Team member Rebecca Larson and Sunny King Criterium runner-up Catherine Powers. Felicia Gomez from Webcor-Platinum brings some stage race experience to the Aaron’s team and Katharine Carroll from Victory Brewing adds another all-around powerhouse. West Palm Beach native Kristin Sanders, former Lipton sprinter Sarah Caravella, and USA Cycling development rider Carmen Small round out the roster.

Conyers CX Kudos to Shey, Adam, Kari, and Nancy for putting on a great cyclocross race in Conyers on Sunday! Several hundred photos are available at http://sadlebred.smugmug.com. Yes! Digital photos are available. Email me for details.

I'm too sexy for this jersey! The boys were ~swooning~ over Travel Girl's newest racer, Jessica Smith. Oh yes, Jessica rocked in the Juniors race!

Bob Kuhn (GTC) didn't waste anytime picking up where he left off last year, winning the Masters's 35+ race in Conyers.

10-17-2006 Race Skills Clinic Pro Mountain Biker Krista Park will be hosting a racing skills clinic on October 21 at 11:00 am at the Gainesville College trails. Click here for details.

10-18-2006 Blanket's Creek Trail Maintenance  From SORBA-Woodstock" October 21st 2006,  Trail Maintenance Blankets Creek, Start Time: 08:30 AM, Duration: 4 hours, Location: Blankets Creek, 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: We will be deberming to prepare the trails for the coming wet winter weather. This work directly impacts how much the trail can stay open in the winter. Bring gloves, water and wear work shoes. Lunch will be provided. Please come out and help.

Racer Needed! From Georgia Bikes! The Governor's Office Of Highway Safety is staging a Share The Road press event this Thursday morning in downtown Atlanta. Almost every roadway user from 18-wheeler to pedestrian will be represented.

One part of the event is a ceremonial race -- a bicycle against a NASCAR car. It would be best to have the cyclist part played by an active racing cyclist in full team kit (with helmet of course) and on their race bike. The cyclist is supposed to win... just like the NASCAR vs SHARE THE ROAD
specialty license plates race.

If you fit the bill, want to do it, and can be commit to being in downtown Atlanta from 9:30 to 11:30AM this Thursday, October 19, please send an e-mail to:GeorgiaBikesHQ@ GeorgiaBikes.org

10-19-2006 Augusta CX This Sunday is the Augusta Grand Prix presented by La Dolce Vita and The Greater Augusta Sports Council. This year’s course will be very similar to last year with a few kinks thrown in here and there. You're sure to love the Waffle House Rumble, a new feature this year. The course is a rolling course that flows well and is very spectator friendly. There is some pavement, dirt and grass, so something for everyone.


There will be a VIP area for registered riders with drinks provided by Coca Cola and breakfast wraps provide by the Waffle House. The drive is easy, and relaxing, so come one come all to The Augusta Grand Prix, if you don't, you'll wish you had! Also, bring a friend, the more the merrier! For more info check out www.georgia-cross.com

24 Hours of Adrenalin PhotosI will have photos of the 24 Hours of Adrenalin up by noon on Sunday, Oct. 8th on my photos site at http://sadlebred.smugmug.com.

10-20-2006 Cannodale!! AWESOME! My 24 HOA photo of winner Craig Gordon is on the front page of the Cannondale Website. This is BIG TIME stuff!! I am SO excited!!! HELLLOOOO CYCLING WORLD!

Reinhardt College Open House  Oct. 21, 12:30 PM-4:30 pm, Location: Rienhardt College, Waleska GA Come join us for the opening of the new trails at Reinhardt College. The College is hosting it's annual fall festival as well as celebrating the opening of the new bike trails. Beginner, intermediate, and some advanced sections are included in the 5 mile loop. Demo bike are provided by OUTSPOKIN BIKES, Woodstock, GA. Sorba/Reinhardt staff will be available for group rides. From Canton take GA HWY 40 toward Waleska. At the intersection of GA HWY 108 Take a Right, then another Right at the Campus Gym. Parking is on the right behind the Gym. Look for canopy and kiosk at trailhead.

10-23-2006 Team Health Coach HealthCoach sponsors men's and women's team in 2007
Austin’s AG Cycling management group this week announced a new men’s squad, HealthCoach/ConexTrain Cycling, as well as a new women’s elite team, HealthCoach-travelgirl Cycling. HealthCoach, a wellness and lifestyle coaching and fitness management firm, has signed on as title sponsor for both teams through 2010.

The men's team, HealthCoach/ConexTrain Cycling, will be racing the 2007 National Racing Calendar (NRC) and other national criterium, road and time-trial events. For 2007, HealthCoach/ConexTrain Cycling’s men’s team has secured Dave Wenger, 2005 Texas Cup winner, and Phil Wikoff, 2006 Texas Cup winner and seventh-place finisher at the U.S. Cycling Federation’s (USCF) National Championship Men's Elite Race in Downers Grove, Ill. Negotiations are underway for the team’s third key rider.

According to Tim Pletcher, AG Cycling’s executive director, the men’s team and HealthCoach Cycling organisation will see significant program growth in 2008. "HealthCoach sees the cyclist’s lifestyle as a great example for its clients, so it’s stepped up the commitment for visibility through the sport," said Pletcher. "Amateur and professional cycling in the United States has seen consistent growth in terms of participation numbers and lifestyle popularity, despite highly visible issues on the European ProTour. Our teams and athletes will play a great role in outreach for the sport and sponsor." Pletcher noted that AG Cycling’s athletes will be held to the highest standards for conduct and sporting participation.

Also, the women's team ConexTrain and Atlanta-based travelgirl magazine women’s professional cycling teams consolidated last week, forming the new team, HealthCoach-travelgirl Cycling. The former squads bring together champion criterium riders and time trialists, two disciplines which will make up the 2007 team’s focus. ConexTrain leader Jen McRae and teammate Allyson Brandt will join forces with travelgirl’s Kim Sawyer, Leigh Valletti, Tiffany Ballew, and Kim Foland.

"I am very excited about the prospects for 2007 and the opportunity to bring the travelgirl squad into our camp," continued Pletcher. "We’ve put together a group of athletes who will strengthen our national presence, particularly at criterium and time trial events. Having travelgirl magazine on board also brings considerably more marketability for women’s pro cycling and this top-tier squad of athlete-role models."

Sawyer, who was also the travelgirl team manager, was also pleased. "I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. The AG Cycling folks have great depth of experience, access to top-tier resources and most importantly strive for a team culture we find very attractive. In looking for a partner for 2007, we were concerned about finding the right fit and were fortunate through a series of coincidences to connect with the riders and managers at Team ConexTrain," she said.

The new HeathCoach-travelgirl magazine team will debut in October at the AMLI Downtown Criterium, taking place in Austin. Additional sponsorships and a race and events calendar for both teams will be announced in the coming months.

Bike Fitting From Adventure Cycles: Everyone is invited to attend a Bike Fit Clinic at Adventure Cycles in Oakwood, GA on October 26 from 1-6 p.m. Local Physical Therapists and staff will be offering basic fitting measurements for your mountain and road bike. This is sponsored by Pro Therapy, Tugaloo Home Health, and Adventure Cycles. We hope to see you there.

Brady Rogers (Blue/Myogenesis) gets ready to "race" the NASCAR during an Atlanta Bicycle Campaign and Governor's Office of Highway Safety press conference on Oct. 19th. The Bicycle license plate is outselling the NASCAR license plate!

Ride Times Change Just a reminder that most group rides will be ending this week. See the ATL Rides page for some information on "winter" rides. Also, most group rides switch to their winter times on Sat., Nov. 4th including Tucker, Webb Bridge, Beyond Six Flags, etc. As always, ask the ride leader, sponsoring shop, etc. about your favorite rides.

**YO CYCLEWORKS!** Yo! Someone from Cycleworks email me the info. on your new ride at sttarlite at hotmail dot com.

Winter Rides--Are they happening? Can anyone tell me if these rides are happening this winter?? Email me. (Trish's note: This means that I do not know if they are happening or not. I am trying to find out).

Sunday: Base Ride. Bike Starts at 1:00 pm from the Kroger on Thompson Bridge & Mt. Vernon Rd. in Gainesville. Distances will start at 30 miles and increase as the winter goes on. Call Bike Better at 770-536-2818 for more information. Ask for Scott.

Bike Roswell. 9:00 am. 50 mile ride. Starts from City Hall in Roswell. Starts Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005. Hosted by Bike Roswell.
 

Monday: Bicycle Link Ride; starts at 6:30 pm and follows the Monday night "Recovery Route" ride. Moderate ride.
Board N Bike Recovery Ride. 6:30 in Suwanee. Meet at the shop. This ride goes year round and lights are required during the winter months. It is a no drop recovery ride, but the route does have 2 reasonable climbs. Route ranges from 14 to 18+ miles.
 

Wednesday: Mountain Bike Urban Assault leaves from the Brew Pub in Little 5 Points. 8 pm (?)-No additional information.

Augusta Cross Bravo to Ross Douglas and crew for promoting a great cyclocross race today in Augusta! He even ordered some Belgian weather for us in the form of temperatures in the 50's and drizzle all morning. Waffle House and Coke provided nourishment for all of the racers as well as the cold weather essential--hot coffee. Sorry, not a single photo this week. It was wet, and my camera preferred to stay in its dry bag. I wasn't motivated to do anything but hang out today anyway.

Steve Hill Interview There is a very cool interview with Georgia's own Master World Champion, Steve Hill, on You Tube.

10-24-2006 Tumbling Creek From SORBA: Tumbling Creek Mountain Bike Rumble X
October 28-29, 2006

We invite you to celebrate Halloween on your bike! Yes, this is the tenth year for this well liked event. Festival registration begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday and at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday for the cross-country race. Saturday's riders enjoy a costume contest, skills clinics, group rides, and a Halloween night ride. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume, with the winner receiving a Night Rover Extra Nimh light set by Cygolite. Sunday features a fun, fast, non-sanctioned cross-country race, with pro, expert, sport, beginner, first-timer, single speed, tandem and children classes.

All ages are encouraged to participate in the fun. Admission for Saturday's Festival is $5 for adults and free for children 12 & under. You must be a SORBA member to participate in the Saturday events, and you can join SORBA at the event or prior to the event via the Join SORBA button on any page of this website. Race admission is $25 for adults, $20 for juniors (18 & under), first-timers and tandem riders. Tumbling Creek MTB Rumble is an excellent race venue for your first race or if you want to test your skills against some seasoned competitors.

The Tumbling Creek Mountain Bike Rumble is an annual benefit race used to promote mountain biking, raise funds for the Trips For Kids program, and SORBA. The beautiful Gainesville State College campus will be the venue for the event. Please come to this event to help support SORBA and have a good time. For more info, check sorba.org.

Augusta CX Augusta Grand Prix Recap
The Augusta Grand Prix was the first race of the 2006 Georgia Cross Series to see a wet and muddy course. The rain started early in the morning and soaked the course before the first event began in pouring rain. The sandy course held the rain well and made for a great day of racing by all in attendance. The Augusta course got good reviews last year and the race attendance grew by over 20% this year. All the races were hard fought with the day being capped by a hard fought A race won by 2005 Series Champ Jed Schneider. Early in the race Jed dropped the hammer and showed that he was back and in charge while the rest of the field fought out the other placings. The race ended with 2 fantastic sprints for the line and a Tour De France like run of spectators from one part of the course over to the finish to see the sprints. The City of Augusta did a great job of hosting the event with Waffle House and Coca-Cola providing food and beverages for all in attendance. From all the racers, thank you Augusta for hosting the 2006 Georgia Cross Series.

Next Race: Fort Yargo (Winder, GA) – This Sunday!!!!! www.georgia-cross.com

10-25-2006 Fort Yargo will be Closed to all visitors November 29th & 30th for a deer hunt to thin out the heard this is necessary. DNR estimates that their are 300 deer on the park that's 80 deer per square mile when there is only supposed to be 15 to 20 per square mile. Fort Yargo has almost 4 square miles of land. From SORBA

IMBA Trail Care Crew From SORBA: IMBA Trail Care Crew Atlanta Visit
Thursday, Nov. 30th
6-9pm - Trailbuilding School at REI store ATLANTA location
Friday Dec 1st
7-9pm - Social Event at residence of Bruce Dickman in Roswell

Saturday, Dec .2nd
9am-12pm - Classroom Session at REI Perimeter store location.
12pm-1:30pm - Class attendees have lunch on their own and arrive at Trailhead for Field Session by 1:30p (located <15 minutes from REI store)
1:30pm-4pm - Field Session

Sunday, Dec. 3rd
12pm - Group Ride at Georgia International Horse Park. Ride will be led by Mike & Jan Riter.

IMBA Trail Care Crew Macon Visit
Friday Nov. 10th 6-9pm – Social and IMBA presentation at 515 Mulberry St, Macon, GA

Saturday Nov. 11th 8:30am-12pm IMBA Trail school at same location.
12-1pm lunch provided
1-1:30pm caravan over to Arrowhead
2-5pm field work at Arrowhead

Sunday Nov 12th
10am-12pm – field work at Arrowhead
12-1:30pm - lunch provided
1:30 until - group ride **There is a fee for the trail school for each visit.

Now, a poem..........

Good-Bye Sunlight

by Trish Albert

Good-Bye Sunlight
Oh! How we will miss thy warm rays

Good-Bye Bellyache
How we will miss the suffering thou dost inflict

Good-bye Short Sleeves
Off to the depths of the closet with you!

Good-bye Lactic Acid
How it burns within the quads

Good-Bye Warmth
Until we meet again in the spring

Hello Darkness
Bring out the artificial beams

Hello Cold
Thou dost torture us with thy bite

Hello Trainer
The boredom, the monotony of thee on dark winter nights

Hell Gortex Booties
Protect the feet from cold rain and wind

Good-Bye Friends
See you when the sun shines again

Ride Times Change Just a reminder that most group rides will be ending this week. See the ATL Rides page for some information on "winter" rides. Also, most group rides switch to their winter times on Sat., Nov. 4th including Tucker, Webb Bridge, Beyond Six Flags, etc. As always, ask the ride leader, sponsoring shop, etc. about your favorite rides.

Roswell Winter Ride From Bike Roswell: As the time changes this weekend the Roswell Sunday Ride begins. It is the same route as the Thursday night ride but more subtle in tempo. Two loops gets you 50 miles and 3200 ft of climbing. I have many out of towners requesting directions to our Sunday ride so expect new people to meet and share the ride. Ride leaves from City Hall at 9AM on SUNDAY for 20, 25, 40 or 50 mile options. It is winter training time get an early start on base miles and the pre Turkey workouts! Join us on Sunday. The ride is leaderless and participation is voluntary. You don't ride of you don't show up. I know John Knop will be there this Sunday.

10-26-2006 Trish's note: They are still searching for a new title sponsor. BLAIRSVILLE, Ga., October 26, 2006 – United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) has signed on as a two-year major sponsor of America’s premier cycling event, the ­Tour de Georgia. The bank’s Founding Partner sponsorship includes ownership of the “King of the Mountain” presentation jersey and rights to consumer promotions across the Southeast.

The 2007 Tour de Georgia will be held the third week in April and will again travel through Union County, the home of $6.5 billion-asset United Community Banks, and numerous other counties where the bank has a presence. Event organizer Medalist Sports, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), will announce the Host Cities, route and dates in early November.

Tour de Georgia benefits the Georgia Cancer Coalition, a not-for-profit dedicated to reducing cancer deaths by accelerating prevention, early detection, treatment and research. Since 2003, Tour de Georgia has raised more than $125,000 and boosted public awareness for the Coalition.

“Our customers and communities strongly support Tour de Georgia and the mission of the Georgia Cancer Coalition,” said Jimmy Tallent, president and chief executive officer of United Community Banks. “We’ll be there to welcome and cheer on the cyclists when they ride through our communities across the state.”

Professional cyclists will compete for the United Community Banks King of the Mountain (KOM) jersey by collecting points at designated KOM locations, including the summit of Brasstown Bald Mountain. The rider with the most accumulated KOM points is awarded this jersey. United Community Banks will give spectators oversized cardboard “hands” for their use in encouraging cyclists along the challenging mountain roads.

In addition, United Community Banks will soon unveil a custom Tour de Georgia check series and debit card for fans of the Tour.

“We’ve had wonderful support from all the communities the Tour has touched, and it’s thanks to them and sponsors like United Community Bank that the Tour de Georgia has grown each year and was able to add an extra day to the schedule in 2007,” said Craig Lesser, commissioner of GDEcD. “The bank’s sponsorship and the Tour have a great synergy that will create a new dimension to the event’s economic impact in the state.”

GDEcD has been a Presenting Partner since the inaugural Tour de Georgia in 2003. The agency communicates the state’s economic and tourism assets to Tour attendees, and works closely with Tour staff to align with business partners for sponsorship and hospitality.

“United Community Banks is an ideal example of a Georgia community leader that embraces the Tour de Georgia and becomes a true corporate partner,” said Chris Aronhalt, managing partner of Tyrone, Ga.-based Medalist Sports. “We will announce 2007 event details soon and begin activation right away with great partners like United Community Banks and the Georgia Department of Economic Development.”

Last year’s Tour de Georgia began in Augusta with 120 athletes on 15 teams representing 22 countries. These world-class cyclists raced over 600 miles throughout the north Georgia mountains and finished in Alpharetta. The event attracted more than 500,000 spectators and had a $26.2 million direct economic impact on Georgia.

TUMBLING CREEK NEWSFLASH!! SORBA has cancelled Saturday's festival at Gainesville College because of the rain. The Tumbling Creek MTB Rumble race on Sunday WILL be held. Details here.

10-30-2006 Charlotte Happenings From Charlotte Sports Cycling: November 11 - Waxhaw "Race the Train" Cyclo-cross Race 5K Fun Run starts at 9:00 AM. Charlotte's first cyclo-cross race! Information available at www.boltbrotherscycles.com. Over $2,500 in  prize money!

November 12 - Southside Spanker held in conjunction with the Big Stampede Lowe's Motor Speedway Mile and 25 Mile Supported ride for the Tarheel Trailblazers 50 Got Booty? Come by and see us at the BIG STAMPEDE EXPO & SWAP on Sunday, November 12th, at Lowe's Motor Speedway! We will be announcing the 24 Hours of Booty 2007 event dates and have booty schwag at our table. This year's BIG STAMPEDE is expected to be the biggest event  yet, with an expanded KIDS AREA with a CycleSafe kid's rodeo and a staffed moonbounce so the kids can jump while you shop! NOW is the time to get your own booth and get ready to unload your cycling and triathlon
gear. Remember, exhibitors get in EARLY, and the Early Bird definitely  gets the Worm at the BIG STAMPEDE! The Tarheel Trailblazers are also hosting the incredible Southside Spanker road ride leaving from the Stampede.  Registration and information is at http://www.bigstampede.com/ or email
to info@bigstampede.com. See you there!

The Bear's Ride on November 4th will benefit Lenior-Rhyne Cycling Club. The ride is 40 miles. Cost is $25.00 to pre-register and $30 day of the event. January 1st: "Resolution Ride" which will feature two route options of half metric and full metric. The money raised for the ride will benefit local school which focuses on children with special needs. For more info, visit www.hickoryveloclub.com
 

Ft. Yargo Cyclocross The Fulton Flyers/Land Rover Junior team checks in with their race report from Ft. Yargo's cyclocross race on Sunday.

Support the FF Junior Development Team! Fulton Flyers Development Team Needs Your Support – No Cost To You!

This is an easy way to support Junior cycling - at NO COST TO YOU! The Fulton Flyers Development Team now earns sponsorship through an affiliate program with Holiday Inn Express and parent company InterContinental Hotels.

Just go to the team website: http://www.fultonflyerscycling.org Click on one of the Holiday Inn Express or InterContinental Hotel links to go to the hotel website. When you book a room the team earns sponsorship commission. You still get the lowest internet rates (including AAA and AARP), as well as earn Priority Club Reward Points.

Remember - you must go to the Fulton Flyers website first and then click on one of the hotel links for the team to get credit. Please pass this along to others. If you are staying at other hotel brands, plus consider switching to Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Candlewood Suites, Staybridge, or other InterContinental Hotel brands.

Please share this with others! The Fulton Flyers Development Team is a youth cycling team located in metro Atlanta, GA. They have a roster of twenty riders, including six girls, for 2007. The Fulton Flyers are a 501c3 all-volunteer organization, and all sponsorships go directly to support the riders.

Snake Creek TT's The Northwest Georgia Chapter of SORBA has announced the dates for the 2007 Snake Creek Time Trial Series: January 6, February 3, and March 3. Details can be found here.

Happy Halloween!!

AEG-TOSHIBA-JetNetwork reloads with new signings Team AEG-Toshiba-JetNetwork, finishing its second season as a UCI Continental team with 64 victories and 161 podium appearances in the UCI America Tour for 2006, is aiming toward the future bolstering its stage race capabilities with new signings for 2007.

The first addition is Scottie Weiss, former Elite National Road Race and Criterium Champion, returning to the professional ranks after two seasons racing for the Hincapie Sports squad. Joining Weiss is future phenom, Alex Hagman, 22, recently crowned Collegiate National XC and Short Track National Champion from Fort Lewis College. Hagman enters the professional ranks after a strong season gaining experience in Europe racing for the Agisko-Viner-Cycling.tv team. The third new team member is Todd Henriksen, 22, former team leader of VMG Racing, who had a strong season competing in Europe with the U23 National Team and capped his year off with a strong ride at the USPRO Championships in Greenville, SC.

The complete roster will be released in the next few weeks, for more information on the squad please visit www.aerospacecycling.com. \

Ft. Yargo Cyclocross Photos I have 4 galleries of Ft. Yargo Cyclocross Photos. They are divided by race time.