August 2007 Archive

August 2007 Archive

8-1-2007 Final TNT From SORBA Gainesville The 4th and final time trial in the TNT series will be this Thursday, August 2nd at the Coyote loop at Chicopee. Timing starts around 6:00 PM. This week we'll run it counter-clockwise. The series awards will be afterwards. Check www.GainesvilleSORBA.org for more details.

Georgia Cross Series Dates! OH YEAH, BABY!! Here are the dates for the 2007 Georgia Cyclocross Series!

2007 Georgia Cyclocross Schedule
The Georgia Cross Series is back again in 2007 and expanded to include two new venues: Blue Ridge and Dahlonega. The series of Sunday races will again include 9 race categories including Womens, Masters, and Juniors. The schedule for the 2007 cross series is tentatively as follows:

10-21-2007 Conyers GIHP
10-28-2007 Winder Fort Yargo
11-04-2007 Monroe Criswell Park
11-11-2007 Macon Sandy Creek
11-18-2007 Augusta/State ASU Complex
12-02-2007 Blue Ridge Fannin County Park
12-09-2007 Dahlonega/Finale High School

8-2-2007 CX Date Change The dates for the Macon and Monroe races were reversed on the schedule I was given. The dates above are now correct. s

Alabama Cross Schedule (Tentative)

Oct. 7. Birmingham, West Oxmoor
Oct. 21 Birmingham, George Ward
Nov. 4 Wetumpka, Competitive Velo
Nov. 18 Anniston, Wig's Wheels
Dec. 2 - Montgomery, Cycle Escape
Dec. 16 Cullman, State Championship

Covington Century Don't forget the Covington Century this weekend. I normally don't cover such events, but this one seems to be more training ride than century sometimes. Last year the A pack did a 3:50 century.

8-6-2007 Two More Races/State TT Championships Harbins Racing has stepped up to host the 2007 Georgia State TT Championships on Sept. 29th. They will also host a RR on Sept. 30th

Georgia State Time Trial September 29th 2007
http://www.romevelo.net-a.googlepages.com/statett2007

Fouche Gap Road Race September 30th 2007
http://www.romevelo.net-a.googlepages.com/fouchegaprr

Your Favorite Podcast I am looking for some new podcasts to listen to. They don't have to be cycling related. I already subscribe to the Fredcast, MTBcast, and the Spokesman. Email me at sttarlite@hotmail.com if you have any suggestions.

Trish Albert (OTR Cycling) wins 3rd overall in Sport Women at the Georgia Championships Series Mountain Bike Series Awards Banquet on Sunday. Angie Childre (Oconee Outfitters) was 2nd, and Nikki Sutherland (Columbus Bike Racing) was 1st.

8-7-2007 Dahonlega GA Cup Info. From the Georgia Cup: "This year's start finish will be held at 34 Gooch Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533 at the "New River Park". Go past Walmart 4 miles and turn left of Yahoola and then left onto New River Road! The TT, Circuit and RR are all the same as last year with the acception of the Start/Finish change.

Bear Creek/Mountaintown Work Party From SORBA EMBA: "Bear Creek and Mountaintown Creek Work Party Saturday September 8th at 10:am Meet on Gates Chapel Road at the bottom of Bear Creek EMBA will be there with Larry Thomas the land manager that controls Bear Creek and Mountaintown Creek. This is an important work party in that we are to show Mr. Thomas we care about the trails they have and want to help keep them up and OPEN. We are hoping that if enough people show we can try and split work between Bear Creek and Mountaintown Creek. As a lot of people know Mountaintown Creek is in jeopardy of being closed and we need to show some solidarity to the rangers that we love those trails. Mr. Thomas has stated most of all the work parties he has had, the only ones showing up to work are HIKERS and EQUESTRIANS. We need to make a statement with this work party that the MOUNTAIN BIKERS count"

...and you thought only cycling had doping problems.....

8-8-2007 Saul Raisin to Return to Competition From Medalist Sports: GREENVILLE, S.C. (August 7, 2007) – Over 150 of the country’s best professional cyclists will compete for two national titles in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains this Labor Day weekend. One of those professional cyclists has already won the race of his life and will use the 2007 Greenville Hospital System USA Cycling Professional Championships as his comeback from a life-threatening injury.

Medalist Sports announced today that Saul Raisin, a 24-year-old native of Dalton, Ga., will return to professional cycling after a 16-month absence and compete in the first day of the dual championships, the USA Cycling Professional Individual Time Trial Championship presented by The Cliffs. It is yet to be determined if Raisin will enter the field for Sunday’s USA Cycling Professional Road Race Championship. Raisin received medical clearance on July 19 to resume bicycle racing.

“My official return will be when I pin on my number and line up (for the ITT). It will make me feel great,” said Raisin from his home in Dalton, Ga. “I am working very close with my coaches doing very specific training (for Greenville).”

Raisin began racing at the age of 13 on mountain bikes. He later switched to road cycling and signed with French-based professional cycling team Credit Agricole in 2005. That first year as a professional, Raisin finished 13th in the Tour of Austria and won the GE Best Young Rider award jersey at the top-rated Tour de Georgia. The Georgia native started strong in the 2006 campaign by winning a climbing stage of the Tour de Langkawi in Malaysia and finishing 17th in the Amgen Tour of California.

On April 4, 2006 in the first stage of the Circuit de la Sarthe in France, he crashed three kilometers from the finish, landing on his head and breaking his clavicle and hip. Two days later, Raisin suffered bleeding around his brain and lapsed into a coma. The brain damage caused significant weakness on the left side of his entire body and temporary brain damage. He then spent time at the Shepherd Spinal Center in Georgia for therapy, where he regained the ability to perform basic functions such as eating, talking and walking.

“Before his crash, Saul was on the road to becoming America’s next cycling phenomenon. Now he’s one of more than 5.3 million people in the United States who are living with disability as a result of traumatic brain injury. That hasn’t stopped him from believing he can win the world’s toughest bicycle race, the Tour de France. Now others are starting to believe him, too,” said Dave Shields, author of a new book about Raisin’s life.

Tour de Life: From Coma to Competition is a book written by Shields and Raisin, which will debut to the public the weekend of the Greenville Hospital System USA Cycling Professional Championships. The 278-page hardback book recaps Raisin’s battle to recapture his promising career as a professional cyclist. In March 2007, Raisin returned to his bike to lead the inaugural Raisin Hope Ride. Over 500 cyclists joined Raisin in his hometown of Dalton to raise money for The Shepherd Center, Camp Twin Lakes, The Brain Injury Association of Georgia and the USA Cycling Development Foundation. Last year Raisin and his parents traveled to Greenville to help promote the Palmetto Peloton Project.

“It means more than words can describe,” Raisin added about returning to Greenville, but this time to compete in the Championships. “(Last year) I gave a speech before the ride (Palmetto Peloton Project) telling everyone how much it meant me. Everyone including myself was crying. It meant a lot to everyone. It was my first organized group ride after my accident, definitely a bench mark.”

Top-ranked athletes expected to join Raisin at the Greenville Hospital System USA Cycling Professional Championships will be announced soon, with rosters for both events posted at the official website (www.usacyclingchampionships.com). Close to 70 athletes are expected for the 18-mile USA Cycling Professional Individual Time Trial Championship, presented by The Cliffs, and a field of over 100 is expected for the 110-mile USA Cycling Professional Road Race Championship. Professionals will compete for over $60,000 in prize money. The events are sanctioned by USA Cycling, the governing body for the sport of cycling in the United States, and managed by Medalist Sports.

OMBA Raffle OMBA is raffling off a Turner Flux frame. Click here for details.

NC/SC State Track Championships The Asheville Mellowdrome will host the NC and SC track championships again on August 18 and 19. www.mellowdrome.com

8-9-2007 Charlotte MTB News From Charlotte Sports Cycling: "Wow, it's hot. Make sure to keep hydrated while on the bike in this hot weather. Lots of great mountain bike events on the horizon.

Sunday, August 12
9th Annual Summer Sizzler Mountain Bike Race
Bur-Mil Park, Greensboro, NC
The Summer Sizzler is race #8 of the Southern Classic Off-road Series
For more information, visit http://www.cyclesdeoro.com/sizzler2007.htm
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Sunday, August 19
12th Annual Catawba Riverfront Classic at US National Whitewater Center
hosted by the Tarheel Trailblazers
The Catawba Riverfront Classic is race #9 of the Southern Classic
Off-road Series. The event will be held at the infamous US National
Whitewater Park. There will be 22 categories at the 2007 event. For more
information visit, http://www.charlottemtnbike.com/2007RiverfrontClassic.pdf
After racing, cool down at the park by taking a trip around the
whitewater or sipping on a cold one at the Eddy Restaurant. For info on the
Whitewater Park, visit www.usnwc.org
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Saturday, August 25
The Cackalacky Cup(formerly Crossroads Festival) at Lake Norman State
Park presented by First Flight Bikes
Online and mail in registration is now available at
www.charlottemtnbike.com. The 2007 Cackalacky Cup will be highlighted by two very
different mountain bike time trials and a afternoon of fun and games. The
first time trial will be a technical time trial held on the four mile Itusi
loop. There will be four different obstacles on the course. The
second time trial will be an all out speed time trial. The winners will be
determined by the combined times of both time trials.

There will be NO race day registration. This event will be capped at
240 participants. Registration is available online at www.active.com or
fill out a USA Cycling Standard Athletes Release form and mail to
Charlotte Sports Cycling with the proper payment. The form can be
downloaded from the event website at www.charlottemtnbike.com. All participants
under the age of 18 MUST have a guardian sign the participant release
form. Registration and packet pick up will be available on August 24 at
First Flight Bikes in downtown Statesville between the hours of 5:00PM
and 8:00PM.
Registration includes entry into both mountain bike time trials, lunch,
swag bag and your name in the raffle to win an awesome prize.

For a complete listing of guest speakers, activities, and registration
info, visit www.charlottemtnbike.com
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Sunday, September 23
The season finale of the Southern Classic Off-Road Series will be held at Hobby Park on Sunday, September 23. For more information, visit http://www.paulsracing.com/

Be on the lookout for the 2nd Annual Treeshaker 12 Hour Challenge. Working on new exciting venue. See you on the bike. Neal"

FFCC Update There Fulton Flyers Development Team has checked in with their Summer newsletter and update. Click here.

8-10-2007 Roswell Ride From Eric Broadwell/Bike Roswell "To All,
The biggest complaint I hear no matter where there is a ride is the public urination. I received an email from the City Administrator that she is receiving complaints about people peeing before the ride on Thursday night at City Hall. I also requested that we work proactively and asked that the bathrooms in City Hall be available until 6:30. Remember the police station is the red brick building that you see on the other side of the street from city hall and they have a good window view of the parking lot.
Sincerely, Eric Broadwell"

8-13-2007 Cyclist Attacked on the Comet From Trailexpress.com: "MAN ATTACKED ON THE TRAIL" Cobb County Police reported that a lone male cyclist was mugged (beaten up and robbed) at about 4:15 PM Sunday, August 5th, on the Trail where it crosses Anderson Mill Road (approximately the 5 mile mark). The reported assailants were three young black men; one of them was later caught and arrested. The injured man apparently was treated at a local hospital and released."

OTR Cycling My team finally had our 2007 photos this weekend. Thanks to our team prez, Bridesmaid, for hosting the summer pool party!

OTR Cycling Team 2007

Century Review I did the Chattooga Century on Sat. It was really, really hot! A few smaller groups left as early as 6:45 to beat the heat. Since I was doing the metric, I left with the mas start at 8:00. I have been feeling terrible all week, and Chattooga was no exception. I got dropped by the A group as soon as the hills started about mile 5. Of course, there were only about a dozen people in the A pack; the racer types were in Dahlonega. I got picked up quickly by the "B" pack and hung with them until the second rest stop, where hot, homemade chocolate chip cookies and Gatorade snowcones awaited. The B's were doing the 100, so I rolled out by myself and got picked up by the Velo Vixens and their Vixen groupies a few miles later. I rode with them til the finish.

This century is very well supported, probably among the best 2-3 of any I've even done. Each year just gets better. They have rolling SAG trucks with plenty of room for riders and bikes. The rest stops are well stocked. Like I said, at the second rest stop at a church there are always hot chocolate chip cookies and Gatorade snow cones. There was also plenty of ice to cool riders off at each rest stop. The route is beautiful and very low traffic. There is only one major climb, a 3 mile gentle climb up the GA side of Lookout Mountain at about mile 40 on the century route. There is only 4500 feet of accumulated climbing on the century. On the metric I'd guess there is about 3100 feet of climbing. Pizza and cold drinks await you at the finish.

8-14-2007 Cross News From the Georgia Cross Series: 2007 Georgia Cyclocross Schedule

The Georgia Cross Series is back again in 2007 and expanded to include two new venues: Blue Ridge and Dahlonega. The series of Sunday races will again include 9 race categories including Womens, Masters, and Juniors. The schedule for the 2007 cross series is tentatively as follows:

10-21-2007 Conyers - GIHP
10-28-2007 Winder - Fort Yargo
11-04-2007 Monroe - Criswell Park
11-11-2007 Macon - Sandy Beach
11-18-2007 Augusta/State - ASU Complex
12-02-2007 Blue Ridge - Fannin County Park
12-09-2007 Dahlonega/Finale - High School

For more information check out www.georgia-cross.com.

8-16-2007 New Team for O'Neill From Cyclingnews.com: "The eight-time Australian time trial champion Nathan O'Neill confirmed to Cyclingnews on Sunday that he has signed with the BMC team for 2008, just after winning the Tour of Elk Grove overall with a blistering opening prologue. This comes with the news that Tony Cruz will be riding for the second-year team as well.

The addition of O'Neill should vastly improve the general classification and time trial potential of the team, which has failed to make much in the way of appearances on the steps of major US podiums this year. O'Neill has netted multiple titles this year, including the Tour of the Gila and a repeat at the Mt. Hood Classic. He also rode strong on the tough Brasstown Bald stage at this year's Tour de Georgia, finishing fourth. Not having the fire power of a team like Health Net-Maxxis will make his leadership role more difficult, but the Aussie, who makes his home in Georgia, seemed excited about the new prospects for 2008. And if he keeps his winning time trials like he has this year, the prospects for his new team should be exciting too"

Saul Book Signing Trish's Note: This will be in Dahlonega. "Saul Raisin will be at the Bear Creek Bicycle Company (Old Dalton Bicycle) on August 29th, 4-8 p.m. to sign his new book
Tour de Life. He would love to see everyone. It is at 402 North Park Drive, phone number 706-260-2733. Look forward to seeing you there."

8-17-2007 More Winter Rides From Team Cycleworks: "For those interested Team Cycleworks will again be organizing and leading the KSU/Beyond Allatoona ride. This ride will commence Saturday November 3rd at 9 am and, due to last year's response, efforts are in place to make this ride year round. There may be slight changes in the parking situation and a slight route adjustment as well. Stay tuned to www.sadlebred. com and the southern bicycle league's website for details. See y'all out there! Tim Smith, President-North GA Cycling"

CYCLOCROSS CLINIC!!! Kari Linder and I will again be teaching several cyclocross clinics this fall. This is the first. Watch for another one in Sept.

Co-ed CX Clinic - Sunday Aug 26th!!

When: Sunday, August 26
8:30 am - 11:00 am

Where: Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers. Meet in the gravel parking lot at the MTB trail head

Note: This is Co-ed so everyone is welcome, we will split into groups to work on skills, the clinic is free, but parking is $5.

Are you wondering what this Cyclocross stuff is all about? We have the perfect clinic for you!!

Please join Kari Lindner & Co. 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 a co-ed environment that is relaxed and full of encouragement. This is also a great clinic for second season cyclocrossers to 'brush up' on 'merging with the bike'. We will have knowledgeable racers to help each group work on these skills and Trish Albert will give an in depth review of cross frames and set-up. So, bring your questions.

Come join us and see what all the buzz is about! CYCLOCROSS RAWKS!!!!

(please bring mtb or cyclocross bike, helmet, plenty of water to stay hydrated and a snack in case you get the munchies)

Tips: Remove bar ends before the clinic

Removing bottle cages before the clinics will make it easier to lift your bike. (we are always near water)

Pick your hardtail over your full suspension if you have a choice. (if you don’t ....who cares! We’ll have a blast anyway!)

Wear mtb shoes instead of road shoes and lycra instead of baggies if you have them. (so you don’t get caught on the seat)

(don’t let any of this scare you, as tennis shoes worked just fine for a couple people last year!)

Sunday Silk Sheets Parking The Campbellton United Methodist Church (Silk Sheets) has their homecoming celebration this Sunday (August 19) from 10-2:00pm. Please don't park there during that time.

They emphasized cyclists are welcome to use their lot any other time. Normally their Sunday service runs from 11-12:30 and they don't mind a few cars their even then, especially after the service starts.

If you are planning on riding there Sunday good alternatives are the recreation center on Rico Rd or Cochran Mill Park.

8-20-2007 Breaks in at GIHP From the SORBA forum. Be careful at the GIHP and don't leave valuables in the car. "**** and I were riding Conyers (Horse Park) this afternoon somewhere between 4 and 6 pm and our car was broken into. They broke the front door window, as well as punching in the lock. The only things they took were our bags (with some clothes and riding stuff) and ****'s wallet. Not really high dollar value on anything, but the outcome is a terrific pain. (You know the drill... cancel everything, replace everything, call the insurance company, get to a body shop.)

The police that responded stated that they hadn't had an incident like this at the Horse Park before, but there had been a string of car break-ins in the Conyers area in the last month or so. Just a friendly warning to anyone who rides out there."

US Pro Rumors You heard it here first! I heard a rumor that Tyler Hamilton will be racing at the US Pro TT and Road Race in Greenville, SC Labor Day weekend.

Intown Ride Schedule From Todd Fryburger:

Recognizing that Summer is fleeting, and the days are getting shorter, it is with heavy heart that I set forth the official Fall schedule for the “In-Town Classics”.

Be advised that, as 2007 marked the advent of a new schedule for Daylight Saving Time (DST), the clocks will “fall back” one week later than in past years. Hence, DST will end at 02:00 AM ET on Sunday 11/04/07 - this is when you will set your clock back one hour. DST will return again in the Spring at 02:00 AM ET on Sunday 03/09/08, meaning the “off-season” will now only be 18 weeks.

When setting the schedule, we’ve always tried to maintain at least 90 minutes between the start of a given ride and sunset. Last night, the sunset was at 08:26 PM ET, the same as it was during the second week of May, and sunset is about one minute earlier each evening going forward.

As such, by the powers vested in me by the tribal elders, I hereby set forth the following decree:

Week of 09/10/07 - Start times for the Sandy Springs (Tuesday), Peachtree Battle (Wednesday) and Chastain (Thursday) rides move from 06:30 PM ET to 06:15 PM ET. The Sandy Springs ride moves to “short options”, meaning the ride will no longer traverse the Vinings “three humps”.

Week of 09/24/07 - Start times for the Sandy Springs (Tuesday), Peachtree Battle (Wednesday) and Chastain (Thursday) rides move from 06:15 PM ET to 06:00 PM ET.

Week of 10/08/07 - Start times for the Sandy Springs (Tuesday), Peachtree Battle (Wednesday) and Chastain (Thursday) rides move from 06:00 PM ET to 05:45 PM ET.

Week of 10/22/07 - Start times for the Sandy Springs (Tuesday), Peachtree Battle (Wednesday) and Chastain (Thursday) rides move from 05:45 PM ET to 05:30 PM ET, and will remain so until the end of DST.

Week of 10/29/07 - This will be the final week for the Sandy Springs (Tuesday), Peachtree Battle (Wednesday) and Chastain (Thursday) rides - all start times remain at 05:30 PM ET.

Sunday 11/04/07 - DST ends at 02:00 AM ET - set your clock back one hour.

Saturday 11/10/07 - The Tucker Ride (Saturday) assumes “Winter hours”, hence the start time moves from 09:00 AM ET to 10:00 AM ET.

Sunday 03/09/08 - DST begins at 02:00 AM ET - set your clock forward one hour.

Saturday 03/15/07 - The Tucker Ride (Saturday) assumes “Summer hours”, hence the start time moves from 10:00 AM ET to 09:00 AM ET.

As always, the “Secret Handshake Sunday Ride” led by Gregg Limbird will start at 09:00 AM ET, regardless of season, because “the Sunday Ride changes for no one”.

I will leave it to others to set forth decrees with respect to the Fall schedule for the “Buckhead Church Ride” and “Stone Mountain Pizza Ride” on Thursday nights, as well as the Sunday “Airport Ride” and weeknight rides during the Winter.

8-21-2007 Northlake and Pizza Ride Schedules Summer days are sadly becoming shorter. Please save this email for reference…. Daylight Saving Time (DST), the clocks will “fall back” one week later than in past years. DST will end Sunday 11/04/07. DST will return again in the Spring on Sunday 03/09/08, shortening the winter season to 18 weeks.

In order to have enough daylight to ride Tuesdays and Thursdays- approx 90 minutes is needed. The sunset will be 8:19 tonight, and will continue to set a minute (or more) earlier per day.

Week of 08/20/07 Start times for Northlake (Tuesday) and Pizza (Thursday) will be 6:30 PM. The Northlake ride will be shorter- we will do one small counterclockwise 4.75 mile loop and one intermediate counterclockwise loop (normal 7 mile loop that we typically do 2 times). The Pizza loop will be one large clockwise 8.75 mile loop (normally we have been doing almost 2 of these loops)

Week of 09/10/07 - sunsets 7:40s- Start times for Northlake (Tuesday) and Pizza (Thursday) will move to 6:15 PM. The Northlake ride- we will do one small counterclockwise 4.75 mile loop and continue with one intermediate loop. The Pizza loop will be one large clockwise 8.75 mile loop.

Week of 09/24/07 - sunsets 7:20s- Start times for Northlake (Tuesday) and Pizza (Thursday) will move to 6:00 PM. The Northlake ride- we will do one small counterclockwise 4.75 mile loop and continue with one intermediate loop. The Pizza loop will be one large clockwise 8.75 mile loop.

Week of 10/08/07 - sunsets 7:00s- Start times for Northlake (Tuesday) and Pizza (Thursday) will move to 5:45 PM. The Northlake ride- we will do one counterclockwise intermediate loop. The Pizza loop will be one large clockwise 8.75 mile loop.

Week of 10/22/07 - sunsets 6:50s- Start times for Northlake (Tuesday) and Pizza (Thursday) will stay at 5:45 PM. The Northlake ride- we will do one counterclockwise inside small loop (4.75 miles). The Pizza loop will be one counterclockwise inside small loop (4.75 miles). .

Week of 10/29/07 - sunsets 6:40s- This will be the final week for the Northlake (Tuesday) and Pizza (Thursday) rides - all start times and ride routes remain at 5:45 PM.

Big Creek MTB Fest From RAMBO SORBA: Join us ALL DAY SATURDAY, ROSWELL BIG CREEK PARK, Sept 8th, 2007 for the 2nd Annual MTB-Fest
Big Creek Park Mountain Biking event of the year…

9:00 - Rolling Skills Clinic
Participants will ride to designated "skills" areas to be instructed by a volunteer on how to properly apply the skill to that area. 11:00 - FREE RIDE intro & demo. Lunch, 12:00 - 2:00 - Scavenger hunt
followed by prizes, prizes, prizes raffle! For more details on the event see: www.RAMBO-MTB.org.

8-22-2007 WBL Ride Single File Saturdays, a subsidiary wholly owned and operated by the WBL, is pleased to present the mac daddy adventure of the summer: Toccoa.

When: Saturday, August 25
Where: Jittery Joes/5 Points/Athens
Time: 7:15 a.m. (the window is open)
Short Loop?: Hale No
Parking: Look around on Lumpkin, or ride ye bike over
Distance: 120 miles
Store stops: yes, 2 of em.
Sprints: maybe
Odds on Favorite: Bill Boonen
Greatest Lover in the bunch: Briggs
Runner-up: Jeremy
Drug Testing?: No!--Carney the Magnificent!

New Chattanooga Women's Team From SCV: Scenic City Velo (SCV) is proud to announce the launch of the Krystal Chiks cycling team! SCV is adding a new all-women's sub team for 2008 - The Krystal Chiks!
• Do you currently race and want to be a part of an all-women's team
which shares a passion for cycling?
• Are you a beginner or intermediate rider and are looking for some
direction on how to improve?
• Do you like to ride with other people, but you don't really plan to
race?

Then the Krystal Chiks team is for you!

• Are you a guy? - While many of you may be comfortable wearing pink… sorry, this is not for you.

The Krystal Chiks women's team will have their own team kits (jerseys, shorts, etc.) and will have their own private forum on the SCV web site. The Chiks will also have their own group rides and instructional clinics (details to follow). While the team support will have an initial focus on mountain bike riding and racing, all women riders are invited and the Chiks will add additional support for road and multi-sport as coordinators are found. More details to follow…There's no requirement to race, but you would have some good people to learn from if you decide to race a few times. It's in the beginning stages and should be in full swing in 2008. Join now and you'll have a chance to get in at the beginning, get in some group rides in 2007, and be a part of the team clothing order that should take place in September / October. If you would like to become a Krystal Chik, all you need to do is fill
out the application and release form on the SCV website. The 2007 fee is being waved for new Krystal Chiks so if you sign up now and pay the $30, it will cover you through the end of 2008! All SCV memberships are family memberships so if you have a husband that is also into cycling, then please have him fill out an application and sign a separate release form and turn it all in together. Just write that you want to be a Krystal Chik somewhere on the application. We will be setting up group rides for all levels of riders coming soon. Once you're a member you'll be able to find out about these
rides via the on-line Chiks forum (for any of you not familiar with forums, it's a big chat room that you can post rides, questions, etc.. for other Krystal Chiks to see and reply). Thanks! Kelly Bishop
Krystal Chiks Program Director

Cycling Study Subjects Needed "The results of this study to date have been promising so I have
received funding through the fall. If anyone is interested in participating in this study please contact me via email darren_triplett@yahoo.com Georgia State is currently conducting a study investigating how 2
different carbohydrate beverages affect cycling performance. The study is looking for male subjects, aged 18-44 who ride 60 miles at a time on a consistent basis. The study requires that you come in on four separate occasions. First visit - VO2max test and body composition. You will be given
your VO2max results so you can apply them to your training. Second visit - 30 mile simulated ride during which you will receive only water. 3rd and 4th visit - 60 mile simulated ride during which you'll be given one of the CHO beverages. This type of protocol has been done quite often in the past.

Roswell Ride The Roswell Ride will begin at 6:00 pm beginning the first Thursday in Sept. They will also have a police escort for the final ride the last week in Sept.

Wanna Get Married in Vegas? One of the Swagger guys wants to marry you!

8-23-2007 Stolen Bike from Druid Hills Area Trish's Note: This is my friend Bryan's bike that was stolen from his house last Friday. Please call him if you have any information.

Stolen Bike: 2005 Specialized Roubaix Pro, black, carbon fiber, 58 cm, 10-speed Dura Ace components, Bontrager Race X Lite wheels. Serial Number STB44E090. Stolen on Friday, August 17th, from a house on N. Druid Hills Rd. Any info, please call Bryan at 404.433.3153. Thanks.

**I understand there is a reward being offer from Bryan's team for the recovery of this bike! **

River Gorge Omnium This is a reminder from Scenic City Velo that there is NO race day registration for this weekend's races in Chattanooga. Registration ends at 11:00 pm on Thursday.

No Share the Road Century No, I don't cover charity rides. Ok, having said that, there will be no Share the Road/Atlanta Bicycle Campaign Century on Labor Day this year. Watch SE Cycling for another ride taking place that day that will be free and self supported.

8-24-2007 You Are On Your Own Labor Day Century From Atlanta Cycling:

“YOU’RE ON YOUR OWN” Century / Metric Century, NO FEE – NO REGISTRATION - NO SHIRT - NO SAG - NO SUPPORT Our past beneficiary, The Atlanta Bicycle Campaign’s SHARE THE ROAD CENTURY, regrets that they are unable to attend this year, but the ride must go on. Come ride with us ! ! !
Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 2007
9:00 A.M. Departs from Atlanta Cycling-Vinings
Ride Distances: 40 , 62 , 75 , 100 miles
Refreshments at the finish.

SELF-SUPPORT : Riders will pass up to 14 open convenience stores along the route, most are 5-7 miles apart. The longest distance between stores is 20 miles along the full 100 mile century route, mile 53-73. Use the map provided to easily plan your store stops.

ROUTE IS PAINTED AND MAPS ARE AVAILABLE. Route is very easy to follow.

START DIRECTIONS: Approach the start from the south to avoid The Cobb Classic. Cobb Pkwy will be closed north of Cumberland Mall on Labor Day morning.

From downtown Atlanta take I-75N to the Mt. Paren exit; turn left onto Mt. Paren; turn right at the light onto Northside/ Cobb Pkwy. Cross the Chattahoochee River; store ¼ mile on right.

From I-285 and I-75 take I-75 South toward downtown Atlanta. Exit at the first exit past the river, Mt. Paren. After exiting, turn right at the light onto Northside/ Cobb Pkwy. Cross the Chattahoochee River, store ¼ mile on right

8-27-2007 Carolinas News From Charlotte Sports Cycling: Saturday, September 1
North and South Carolina State RR Championship, Greenville, SC, http://www.nc-scroadracechampionship.com/
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Sunday, September 2
The Stars and Stripes Challenge
How many Laps can you make before the Pros start? Ride the US Cycling Professional Championships course right before the Pro goes off. Police escorted caravan with sag and technical service and after ride celebration meal at the start line. All proceeds benefit
the Lance Armstrong Foundation and Greenville Hospital Oncology
Department visit: http://www.palmettopelotonproject.org/

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Sunday, September 9
The 2007, 35th Annual CAROLINA CUP races are just around the corner, to be held on Sunday, Sept. 9th on the very same popular course, in the Greensboro Country Park, as it has been for the entire run. This is by far the longest continuously held bike race in the Southeast USA. The
web site is up to date with schedule of races, classes, prize list and online registration ready:
http://www.carolinacup.com/ For the first time this year, racelistings.com will be used as the
online registration agent. You can see the cup listed here: http://www.racelistings.com/register/events/flyer.asp?ID=604
Sponsorships are still available and encouraged. A special sponsor paddock with reserved seating and lunch will be held at the finish line race day. The collectible race program will be printed and available
online as a pdf file. Contact me if you would like to be a supporter, large or small! Once again this Carolina Cup promises to be another memorable classic; an exciting bike race, a day in the beautiful park and a reunion of all the folks who have made this event their own over the many years!
Hope to see you all there! Dale Brown
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Sunday, September 23
The season finale of the Southern Classic Off-Road Series will be held at Hobby Park on Sunday, September 23. For more information, visit http://www.paulsracing.com/

Be on the lookout for the 2nd Annual Treeshaker 12 Hour Challenge. We are working on organizing the event at Anne Close Springs Greenway. The event will more than likely land on the first or second weekend in November. The start, finish and transition will be in the field barn
where we plan to have a bond fire and meal after the event. Yum Yum!! See you on the bike.

Neal, Charlotte Sports Cycling Inc., www.charlottesportscycling.com

Cross clinic participants watch Kari Linder showing how to lift their bikes over the barriers. Photo by Carl Mesta.

8-28-2007 AJC Article The AJC had on interesting pro cycling OpEd piece today.

Cross Clinic Thanks to everyone that came out to the cyclocross clinic on Sunday. Carl Mesta, Professional mountain bike photographer, was on hand to take some photos. See the photos here. Look for another cross clinic in mid-Sept.

I just had to share this. I love it!

Surgery This Week I am having surgery on Wed. I will try to update SE Cycling late in the week if I get any news but am not making any promises as Dr. H wants me to be a couch potato for a few days to recover.

8-29-2007 Bicycle South Ride From Bicycle South: Please join us on our FINAL RIDE of the season. Our last Bicycle South Ride to Stone Mountain is Sunday, September 9th, at 9 AM. Invite your friends and family for this relaxed group ride out to the mountain and back. There will be
free refreshments after the ride featuring our famous Black Bean Dip and Brian’s wonderful Spinach Dip. There are two options – ride the PATH trail with Fred at a very easy pace or opt for the slightly faster pace riding on the streets. This is a great ride for folks just starting out or someone new to the area. Good for kids, too – as long as they ride a bike with 24-inch wheels. Anything smaller and they won’t be able to keep up. Come ride with us on September 9th; there won’t be another store ride until March 2008!

Masters Track National Championships-Two from Georgia! Congratulations to Linda Foti, who won the Women's 40-44 500 meter Time Trial at the National Masters Track Championships on August. 27th! Reining world champions Steve Hill won the Men's 40-44 1 km TT and the Master Men 40-44 Sprints. Way to go Linda and Steve! Congratulations!

Cartecay Labor Day Ride Cartecay will be heading to Tsali for riding and rafting over the Labor Day weekend. See details on their site.

8-30-2007 Grant Park Crit From Aarons: The purse for the Aaron's Grant Park Crit has increasted to $9000 in cash And prizes! ($5000 purse and over $4000 in cash and merchandise primes).

Bikes Stolen in Buford From Mama's Board and Bike: "Sorry for the intrusion … but we had some bikes stolen. I am asking all my Buford customers to keep an eye out for the following bikes:

· Giant Trance 3, Silver, 16”, Full Suspension Mountain Bike, Has Mavic Cross Ride wheels (not stock) 26” wheel SN # GT604405 MSRP $1200 + $200 wheels (This is Devon’s Bike)
· Giant FCR 3, Black Silver, Large (L), Flat Bar road bike (skinny tires with a Mountain Bike handlebar) 700c (27”) wheel SN # GS701801 MSRP $450
· Giant, Sedona DX, Sandstone/Anthricite, 21”, Comfort Mountain Bike, 26” wheel with suspension seat post and comfortable seat SN # C37P6937 MSRP $370

http://www.boardnbike.com/Personal/STOLEN/stolen.html

Thanks for the help … there is a reward for all the bikes.:

Webb Bridge Ride The Webb Bridge Ride will move to 8:00 am on Sat., Sept. 8th.