December 2007 Archive

12-1-2007  Blue Ridge Cyclocross This Weekend! Game on in Blue Ridge this weekend. After a great race in Augusta for the State Championships, GA Cross moves on for the sixth race of the season in Blue Ridge GA. The Augusta race saw a record turnout for Augusta , up over 40% from the year before, and some great racing including GA Cross racers showing up on local newscasts. What other bicycles race can you do and be on television? Major thanks go to all the guys in Augusta for putting on a great event.

Chicopee Ticketing Warning From a post on Sorba.org: "With Winter deer culls occurring the center is concerned about riders being out there during hunting. Of course, we’re all aware of the issue where the gate was torn down 2 years ago. This put SORBA on notice. The park commission finally decided to only allow night rides that are organized by SORBA. While these have been going well, efforts by SORBA to get the word out about illegal night riding have been futile. Mainly because many of these riders are not members and therefore have little incentive or concern for the park. Unfortunately, this puts even our organized rides in danger. The police have been asked to start writing tickets to illegal riders. This means anyone seen illegally riding will be ticketed even if they don’t park in the park. The automatic gate at the front of Elachee Drive has been reset for Winter hours and now will close at 6:30pm. If you are seen with lights on you will probably be assumed to be night riding. Please try to plan your afternoon rides to get you off the trail before dark. Do not carry lights with you “just in case” as you may be construed to be night riding. Additionally, the police will also monitor the park for rain closures and will assist the Gainesville Chapter with closing the trail during inclement weather. We as a chapter welcome the ticketing of illegal riders. We’re confident that SORBA members will not be among those ticketed and Elachee is aware that those illegally riding are not likely SORBA members."

Beach Trail TT From SORBA Southern Crescent Come Join Sorba SC and Southern Crescent Cycling for the Re-opening of Atlanta's Beach Trails From 9:00am-2:00pm on December 15 2007

The Beach Mountain Bike Trail: Located 2.5 miles west of I75 in Jonesboro Ga. Take I75 to exit 228. Take Hwy 138 (Stockbridge Rd) west for 2.5 miles, Turn Left into The Beach at Clayton County International Park. Free entrance, no parking fee, trailhead is Right of first stop sign, BUT this time we will gather at the pavilion. Go to 2nd stop sign and turn right, drive between the lake and volleyball court, look for us at the pavilion on the right side by the maintenance building.

Trail is 6.6 mile long and has approximately 520 feet of climb.
Ride at your own risk and Helmet use is required.

9:00 am -11:00 am: Trail open to all (Mountain Bike Clinic for Beginners)
9:00 am - 11:00 am Specialized FSR Test Center Bikes available for Demo
11:00 am - 1:00 pm: Time Trial
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Awards
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Festive Gatering at Gezzo's Grill in McDonough (Food and Spirits)

·Trail Re-Opening and time trial will be run out of the St. Vincent pavilion.
·There is no charge to attend the Trail Re-Opening. There is a $5 club donation to participate in the Time Trial. All who are racing are asked for a Toys for Tot donation.
·Due to park rules all payments need to be made off park property so please make payment through Epic Bikes in McDonough Ga.
·Due to other events scheduled at the park, we need to be out of the park by 2:30 pm
This will be a USA Cycling Sanctioned event so please print out wavier below and bring to the event

Sorba Southern Crescent http://www.sorbasc.org  Don't be shy, come on out and hang out with the Southern Crescent Cycling folks for a day of fun.

12-2-2007 TdG Rumor I have it from a source that the TdG is going to have a Team Time Trial (TTT) in 2008. Wouldn't that be exciting?!

The lead trio in the Men's 1/2 led by Thomas Turner (Bear Naked-Cannondale) with Tim Barrett (Myogenesis) and Oscar Clark (FFCC) following.

12-3-2007 Georgia Cross Photos My Photos from the Georgia Cross race in Blue Ridge are up: Master Men, Men 4 and Women 1/2/3 (courtesy of Jim Behning), and Men 1/2. Don't forget that digital photos are available for purchase! Want to buy more than 1? Email me for a special price! Thanks to Barb and Perry of New Leaf Adventures for putting on a great race at a new venue. I don't believe that anyone will be forgetting that hill for a long time!

The ditch caused chaos in the Men's Cat. 3. Photo by Jim Behning.

Cartecay Chilli Dog Ride #4 "This week's ride will be bumped up to 40 miles for the "A" group and 25 miles for the "B" group. Meet us at the Big Creek Fire Station @ 10am on Saturday Dec. 8th. There will be plenty of Chili. Big Creek Fire Station is located on Big Creek Road just outside of Ellijay. Take the 52 East of Ellijay about 7 miles and turn left onto Big Creek Rd., Fllow Big Creek for about 10 miles and Big Creek Fire Station is on your right. Call with Questions, Cartecay Bikes 706-635-2453"

Yellow River Work Party There will be a work party at Yellow River on Sat., Dec. 8th. Meet in the parking lot at 9:00. SORBA GATR will be working on the "old" trails to reestablish them.

Cartecay New Year's Ride It's never to early to post this! Jan. 1, 2008!! January 01, 2008 10am
The 75th Annual Cartecay Bikes New Year's Day Ride!
Where to meet ? Gates Chapel Road!
Time? 10am ready to ride at 10:30!
The Ride? Pinhoti 1, 2, 3 & Bear Creek!
A,B,C Groups!
Call with questions! Cartecay Bikes : 706.635.2453

12-4-2007 Georgia Tech Lab Needs Wheel  The cycling lab here at Georgia Tech still has no funding but still requires parts so we can make progress into using cycling as a possible rehab tool for amputees. We need a good quality 700c rear wheel that can be trued and stay true. We have been attempting to use something of lesser quality but this really hasn't worked out well. The wheel is used in a stationary trainer and drives a resistance unit. Turns out, if the wheel isn't true or falls out of true during an experiment, it sets up a vibration in the system that creates variability in the resistance while completely obliterating quality
data from our force pedals. If anyone has a spare rear wheel somewhere that will accept a 9speed cassette that we could borrow or have, please let me know. Or, if anyone has a 32 spoke rim that I can have, I can build up a new wheel on one of my spare hubs. Any help would be appreciated. Lee Childers, School of Applied Physiology, Georgia Institute of Technology, lee@gatech.edu

Georgia Cross Video If you want a laugh, check out the video of the Masters 45+ race at the Blue Rudge CX race. It's a classic!

12-5-2007 Bean Team Roster The Bean Team/Jittery Joes has announced their 2008 roster. The Jittery Joe’s Professional Cycling Team has finalized its roster for next season by keeping six riders from 2007 and adding five new riders. Headlining the returning squad is Aussie captain Trent Wilson and American Neil Shirley. Neil surprised the cycling world at the end of the 2007 season by out sprinting Freddy Rodriguez for the last podium spot at the USPRO Road Race Championships behind winner Levi Leipheimer and runner-up George Hincapie. Also returning to the squad is Oregon’s powerhouse Evan Elken, Australian sprinter Cody Stevenson, Durango native Matt Shriver and Georgia’s young talent Tim Henry. Returning to the team after spending a few years with TIAA-Cref and BMC is Chad Hartley from the Chicago area. Chad raced for The Bean Team in the first Tour of Georgia in 2003 where he was second by only 5 seconds to Saul Raisin for the Best Young Rider’s jersey. Jonathan Cantwell and Ryan Sullivan continue the Australian tradition on the Jittery Joe’s squad—Jonathan spent a bit of time racing for the LaGrange team in California this year and Ryan (brother of Toyota-United’s Sean) spent his time honing his racing skills in Europe.
Two American neo-pros round out the roster. Jared Barrilleaux from San Luis Obispo, CA and Ben Kneller from Durango, CO will bring youth and strength to the team.
2008 Jittery Joe’s Cycling Team:
Jared Barrilleaux
Jonathan Cantwell
Evan Elken
Chad Hartley
Tim Henry
Ben Kneller
Neil Shirley
Matt Shriver
Cody Stevenson
Ryan Sullivan
Trent Wilson
Director—Jesse Lawler

12-6-2007 WBL News

1.) We are in need of a sag driver this weekend. If any takers respond to this email. Benefits: Guaranteed $50 minimum, we provide the sag car and gas, free entry fee for a friend, many rewards in heaven.

2.) The interactive map and a text map with exquisite (best ever) directions are on the site on the home page. Print the text directions and put them in yo pocket. It's a guaranteed safety measure. This week's adventure, the Rongway to Monroe Route, is 80 miles. There are no sprints, and a store stop 1/2 way in Monroe. Please read the ride outline at www.winterbikeleague.com

3.) This week's sponsor, www.jbrownco.net, will give away $25 bucks to 4 lucky souls before the ride. Sign in, get a number, and the drawing will be before the ride. Jess brown is our web wizard, and he should be yours too.

4.) Parking - more parking is available in the 4-story building at the corner of Hancock and Pulaski. This is directly across the street from the front of Snow Tire.

5.) Peeing - There is a bakery at Hot Corner, 1 block up Washington Street from Sunshine. Go buy and coffee or baked item and pee in the bathroom before ride. Snow Tire folks are complaining about us peeing outside. I wonder how early man solved this riddle? Probably peed in the pool.

6.) Average speed last week was a comfortable 19 mph. The WBL will strive to keep it around 18-20 mph. Please work on your smoothness in the back half of the pack. A sudden acceleration in the middle will increase tenfold by the time the ripple reaches the rear. A pack drover will always pedal, fast down the hill and will let up on the uphill. We may sail along on the flats. The point is to be smooth and steady. This is always a work in progress. Remember to stay 2 abreast at all times, especially when departing Sunshine, and especially when cutting through small cities, which we love to do.

7.) we head out of town on Prince Avenue this week. If we split, the back group does not have to hammer. Once we are free of the lights, the front group will slow or stop until we are all as one.

TdG Annouces Route The Tour De Georgia announced the 2008 route on Wednesday.

2008 TOUR DE GEORGIA HOST VENUES
Stage 1: Monday, April 21 – Tybee Island, Ga. to Savannah, Ga.
Stage 2: Tuesday, April 22 – Statesboro, Ga. to Augusta, Ga.
Stage 3: Wednesday, April 23 – Washington, Ga. to Gainesville, Ga.
Stage 4: Thursday, April 24 – Road Atlanta/Braselton, Ga. (Team Time Trial)
Stage 5: Friday, April 25 – Suwanee/Gwinnett Co., Ga. to Dahlonega., Ga.
Stage 6: Saturday, April 26 – Blairsville/Union Co., Ga. to Brasstown Bald Mtn/Towns County, Ga.
Stage 7: Sunday, April 27 – Atlanta, Ga. (Circuit Race)

12-7-2007  Greenville Cross There will be a cyclocross race in Greenville, SC this Saturday. Wish I could make it as it's my hometown.

A few beers + volunteering at the Blue Ridge CX Race + the Alpha Velo Chi (AVX Bikes) Cycling Team=Bicycle Fraternity Stunts

12-10-2007 Charlotte News For 2008, Charlotte Sports Cycling is working on planning even more days of riding and racing. We plan to take Crossroads Classic to 9 days of racing, organizing and promoting the 2008 Dilworth Criterium, a six hour mtb race in the spring at Anne Springs Close Greenway, a point to point mtb race this summer, a recreational road ride in Huntersville raising money for Hospice of Mecklenburg County. CSC is also in the process of purchasing a chip timing system. Not only will we organize events in 2008, we will be your one stop shop for organizing, promoting and timing races and events.

January 19 ? February 16, 2008
The 7th Annual East Blvd Bar and Grill Winter Short Track Series presented by Heartwood Tree Service is now posted on the web. This season, Charlotte Sports Cycling has teamed up once again with East Blvd Bar and Grill, Heartwood Tree Service and the Dirt Divas to host the always
exciting winter short track race series. The winter race series is set to kick off January 19. The short course adds a unique style of racing to the Charlotte area.....short-track mountain bike racing on a 3/4 mile trail with bank turns. It's a cross between a criterium, BMX, cyclo-cross and single-track, super fast and spectator friendly. Charlotte Sports Cycling and the Tarheel Trailblazers have worked hard to create a trail that's exciting for the race participants and spectators. Participants, based on category, will race 15 to 25 laps on the fast course. All of the events will be held at Renaissance Park. We plan to have food, an event photographer, and music at all of the events Check out www.charlottemtnbike.com for more information.  Charlotte Sports Cycling, www.charlottesportscycling.com, nealboyd@charlottesportscycling.com

Jon Dalman (Dahlonega Wheelworks) forgets that there is a barrier during Sunday's Masters Race. He recovered and finished well.

Power Meters Ever wanted to train with a power meter? Check out this article by Coach Lance Dobb.

The GTC Masters Men relax after a long cyclocross season. GTC won the team award.

Georgia Cyclocross I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone involved with the series!

To Adam, Shey, Nancy, and Kari....I don't think words can express what we all feel towards you. You work so hard every weekend to put on the BEST series in the COUNTRY! Thank you!

To John and John...Thank you for officiating and making sure we all play fairly.

To the promoters...Thank you for varied and challenging courses this year. We had a little bit of everything throughout the series.

The series keeps getting better and better with every year!!

See you in 2008!!!

Georgia Cross My Georgia Cross Photos are up: Master Men, Men 1/2, and Series Year End Awards. If you want to buy more than one digital photo, email me for a discount.

John Johnson clears the barriers at Dahlonega.

Off to Cyclocross Nationals I will be heading to the Cyclocross National Championships this week in Kansas City, KS starting on Wednesday. I race Thursday in the Women B (Cat. 3/4) and Friday in the Master Women 30-34. I will not be updating SE Cycling during that time as I need to concentrate on my races and then cheering everyone else on and having fun after a very long season. I'll also have very limited access to my email, so please give me until December 18th to respond. Check out my photo galleries on http://sadlebred.smugmug.com as I hope to update them several times while I am there.

12-11-2007 Georgia Cross Video Here are some video highlights of the Dahlonega CX Race: Masters 45+ courtesy of Greg and the Men 3 and Women 1/2/3 by Marshall Mallard.

Bye! The bike is packed, I'm off to KC! Remember, no SE Cycling updates til I get back. Check my photos page for lots of action from Cyclocross Nationals! http://sadlebred.smugmug.com  I will be submitting stuff to the usual websites as well.

12-16-2007 Back from Nats I am back from Cyclocross Nationals and have a lot of stories and good news about Georgia racers to share. I probably will begin updating the site again by Wed. I need a day or two to recover. I took a nasty fall in my Masters race and am still in some pain.

If you want a sneak preview, check out some photos at http://sadlebred.smugmug.com and http://www.cyclingnews.com. I have about 700 more to upload this week.

**If you are coming from the links at http://www.cyclingnews.com, please click here to see the galleries from the Cyclocross National Championships. All photos will be up by Wednesday.**

12-17-2007 Big Creek Night Rides There are quite a few RAMBO Night Rides at Big Creek left.  You can register here. Program numbers and fees (resident/non-resident): 3822-1 Mountain Biking All Winter Rides $30/$45, 3822-2 Mountain Biking Any 10 Rides $20/$30.
3822-3 Mountain Biking Any 4 Rides $10/$15
Remaining rides:

#7 Wed - 12/19
#8 Thu - 12/27
#9 Wed - 1/2
#10 Thu - 1/10
#11 Wed - 1/16
#12 Thu - 1/24
#13 Wed - 1/30
#14 Thu - 2/7
#15 Wed - 2/13
#16 Thu - 2/21
#17 Wed - 2/27
#18 Thu - 3/6
#19 Wed - 3/12
#20 Thu - 3/20

2008 Calendar Yes, the 2008 calendars will be forthcoming after Christmas. They are my main project while I'm off for a few days from work around Xmas. Stay tuned!

CX Photos All of my photos from Cyclocross Nationals are up. Visit http://sadlebred.smugmug.com to purchase them or just look!

Georgia Riders Representing!! (Apologies to Bdickman) The Georgia Riders represented our state with class, dignity, and SPEED at this year's Cyclocross National Championships this past week in Kansas City, KS

Me- I finished well in the Women's B race and 23rd in the Master Women 30-34. I had a great ride in the B class and was thrilled with my performance. Anyone that has been reading the reports on Velonews and Cyclingnews knows that it was snowy and icy, something we don't see that much here in Georgia. This was my last race for OTR Cycling. Thanks for all of your support this year guys!!

Natasha Cowie (Velo Bella), now living in Boulder, CO, finished 4th in her group u23 and 35 overall out of 70 in women's Elite Race.

Rob Kuhn (HUP United) was 6th in the Men's B 40+ with a fantastic race. He also recovered nicely from an early rolled tire in his Master's race.

Kim Sawyer (BMW-Bianchi) finish 7th the Master Women 35-39 in her highest placing ever in Master. Kim also had a strong ride in the Elite Women.

Daryl Sawyer (Van Dessel) was 17th out of over 170 riders in the Master Men 35-39! Daryl spent the rest of his weekend in support of the other racers. Thanks Daryl!

Jansen Linder (GTC) in his finish 14th in Junior 13-14. Watch out for Jansen in the future!

James Behning (GTC) & Brendan Sullivan (E-Mag Solutions) for their finishes in the 45+ category in epic conditions.

Oscar Clark (FFCC) was 16th in a huge and competitive Under 23 field as well as 32nd in an even larger Collegiate Men's race.

Jed Schneider (Sonic/Jittery Joes) on his 7th place finish in 30-35. David Howe (Camp Highland) raced strong and ended his race with a quick trip to the beer tent. Amen! Thank heavens for the beer tents at cyclocross races!

Torre Smitherman (GTC) in the Master Men 55-59 on this Podium placing of 5th! Great job, Torre! We are so proud of you! Dan Coy in the same age group was crashed out by another racer shortly after the starts but rallied and finished strong. 

Men's Elite Tim Barrett, Nathan Wyatt, Lucas Livermon, and Charles Pendry. You guys had a tough race. Way to go!

Thanks to the Georgia Support Crew--Kari and Shey Linder. Kari-your cheers were the best and really helped me through my injuries in the masters race. Shey--you pitted for so many riders. Thanks! Adam--thank you for dragging the tents and the heater to Kansas City. You know we love your heater! :) It saved us from hypothermia during Saturday's wind and snow storm.

12-18-2007 Team Cycleworks 2008 Team Cycleworks presented by HDR amateur cycling team announced its 2008 which includes the addition of Georgia's top-ranked Men's Master's racer, Doug Pomeranz and a new men's pro/1/2 squad featuring Geoff Mina, Daniel Karnis and Mitch Askew. Fresh from winning the 2007 Georgia Cyclo-cross Series, Ellen Carroll will be returning to lead the elite women's squad. The team will focus on one-day races and omnium events throughout the Southeast US. It will also contest the men's masters and elite national championships.

The team, a division of the North Georgia Cycling Association, is sponsored by Cycleworks Inc. Cycleworks is a prominent bicycle retailer with three locations around metro Atlanta. The team is presented by HDR Inc., an employee-owned architectural, engineering and consulting firm providing comprehensive services to clients throughout North America.

Team Cycleworks for 2008: Ellen Carroll and Sarah Heaton (elite women); Mitch Askew, Daniel Karnis and Geoff Mina (elite men); Eric Edgar, Joe Rosentel and Nello Teer (Cat 3); Kevin Collins, Carl Stimmell, Joe Gasser, Michael Gordon, David Grant, Tim Millwood, Ben Owens, Dan Klapheke, Tim Smith and Eddie Sun (Cat 4); Brad Harper, Arnold Galit, Doug Pomeranz, Eric May, Randy Nelson, Sid Carter, Robbie Bryant, Bryan Holloway, Xavier Cortez and Mike McMurray (Masters).

Has your team announced its roster? Email your press release to sttarlite@hotmail.com for publication.

Competitor Magazine Check out the January 2008 Competitor Magazine, which is distributed throughout Georgia and Florida. Southeastern Cycling was named one of the best Bike Clubs. Ok, other than the fact that my website isn't a bike club, it's a nice honor. Maybe it will help someone find a group ride or a race.

Charlotte News January 19 - February 16, 2008 The 2008 East Blvd Bar and Grill Winter Short Track Series presented by Heartwood Tree Service is now posted on the web. This season,
Charlotte Sports Cycling has teamed up once again with East Blvd Bar and Grill, Heartwood Tree Service and the Dirt Divas to host the always exciting winter short track race series. The winter race series is set to kick off January 19. The short course adds a unique style of racing to the Charlotte area.....short-track mountain bike racing on a 3/4 mile trail with bank turns. It's a cross between a criterium, BMX, cyclo-cross and single-track, super fast and spectator friendly. Charlotte Sports
Cycling and the Tarheel Trailblazers have worked hard to create a trail that's exciting for the race participants and spectators. Participants, based on category, will race 15 to 25 laps on the fast course. All of the events will be held at Renaissance Park. We plan to have food, an event photographer, and music at all of the events  New for 2008….we will be using a chip timing system to score the
events. Participants will be required either to leave a cash deposit or credit card imprint, just in case the chip is not returned. More detailed will be announced very soon about the scoring system.

Dates for the upcoming road season for North and South Carolina have been posted on
http://www.ncsccyclingassoc.com/

Charlotte Sports Cycling Inc., www.charlottesportscycling.com 

All Photos from CX Nationals Are Up All the photos from the Cyclocross National Championships are up at http://sadlebred.smugmug.com.

12-21-2007 NWGASorba Featured NWGA SORBA is featured on the Dalton Convention and Visitor Bureau website.

New Blog Local women's pro Leigh Valletti has been named to the new Vanderkitten Women's Team for 2008. Leigh has a new blog where you can see what she and the rest of the Vanderkitten team are up to. Head over to http://www.leighvalletti.blogspot.com/

Bicycle Bandit The Bicycle Bandit has struck again! He uses a bicycle to get away from the robberies.

Stealing is Not Cool Stealing is not Cool. I have noticed a few of my photos popping up on the Internet on various cycling websites and blogs. All photos are copyright Trish Albert/Southeasterncycling.com AND MAY NOT BE USED WITHOUT MY PERMISSION. I charge a very nominal fee for my photos for web use. (It's $5--really cheap! Other photographers charge $25 or more and give you a low resolution copy. I give you the original photo!)

Why do I charge? I have expenses associated with taking photos--the Smugmug site, gas for my car, batteries for my camera and flash, other equipment expenses, my time standing around for hours taking pictures, etc. I don't do cycling photography to make a living (I have a day job for that), but I do need to recoup my costs. If you want to use a photo on your website or on your blog, please contact me at sttarlite@hotmail.com to obtain permission. Please note that fees for commercial use such as a bike shop, bike manufacturer, and other commercial uses are higher than blog fees.

Tribble Mill Work Party From SORBA GATR- (Tribble Mill is in Gwinnett County) We are having a work party on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007. This will be a great opportunity for all of you who are getting Pulaskis and other trail tools from the fat jolly red suit dude. The Work Party will be from 1pm till 5pm
Meet at the Equestrian parking Lot. We will be working on new trail to serve as a bypass for an eroded section of trail just above the Equestrian Parking Lot.

12-23-2007 2007 Thanks! I have to thank my wonderful sponsors for 2007! To OTR Cycling and Ace Industries, thanks for the last 3 years. I have thoroughly enjoyed riding for the team and wish you the best in the future. (Of course, I'll still be involved since I'm on the club's Board of Directors).

To Boneshaker Bicycles, Thank you Randy and Hamlet for keeping all of my bikes going in 2007. Without you two, I would not be able to race as much as I have. You are the best mechanics out there! Randy--thanks for sponsoring me for the last 5 years. I look forward to 2008!

To Gu: Thanks for keeping me fueled in 2007! There is nothing like a Vanilla or Orange Gu to boost my energy during a race.

Brake Issues I have to thank Bear Creek Bicycles in Dalton for rescuing me on Saturday after the Snake Creek Gap TT preride. They were able to fix my rear brake after the spring and brake pads popped out. Check them out if you are in Dalton.

12-24-2007 2008 Calendar You've probably noticed that slowly but surely dates are appearing at the top of the page. A note about the Carolinas races, I am linking all of them back to the new NC SC Cycling Association page at http://www.ncsccyclingassoc.com/. The latest flyers are all there.

Chicopee Night Ride  From Gainesville SORBA We've rescheduled the night ride from last week since we got rained out. Chicopee Night Ride on Wednesday, December 26th, Meet in the MTB parking lot at 6:00 PM, RTR at 6:30. Please be prompt, the gate closes at 6:30 PM. Reminder: Riding after dark at Chicopee is prohibited except during sanctioned group night rides. Anyone caught riding at Chicopee after dark is in violation of Gainesville City laws and also puts sanctioned night rides in jeopardy for the rest of us.
Please visit http://www.gainesvillesorba.org for more info.

12-27-2007 WBL News This Saturday's ride (29 December 2007) is the 3 hour journey to Ultima Thule. Details: Pee break 1 hour in, store stop halfway, 2 points for all, no sprints, no sag. We are watching the whether for this one. Stay tuned to www.winterbikeleague.com for further whether we ride updates.

January 1: The Mandatory Sprint Ride: 3 hours total. Pro's, 1's and 2's cannot sprint. All vets 40 plus (regardless of category, Cat 3's, 4's, 5's, and all women are eligible for the sprint.

Attack Zone: Will open at the bottom of the Mur de Winterville, climb hill, turn right on Melton Road, go 1 mile to the old 911 sign (WBL line in road at top of hill). Approximately 2 mile Attack Zone. Complete details coming.

$100 to winner plus the prize box.
Points: 10-8-6-4-2. Yo Baby Briggs

ABC The Atlanta Bicycle Campaign moved its offices the other week by bicycle. The AJC has an article.

New Diary on CN Eddie and Namrita O'Dea have a new diary on Cyclingnews.com. Keep an eye out for regular entries.

12-28-2007 Freeflite News Free-Flite Bicycles is hosting a Womens's Specific Design (WSD) night Monday January 28th from 7:00 PM – 9PM at the Canton Road store. Ross from the WSD team will be hosting and TREK will bring swag/door prizes and FFB will also give stuff away.

RSVP are due by Friday, January 25th – send them to cris@freeflite.com

We will also be offering sale pricing on bikes, fittings and WSD product.

Demo at Blanket's Creek Sunday, January 27th 10am - 4pm Free-Flite Bicycles will be working with Trek and Gary Fisher for the men’s and WOMEN’S demo. Both the Women’s Specific Design (WSD) trailer and the full factory trailer will be on site for the largest demo fleet of bikes ever!

Missing Tool Bag at Dahlonega CX Did you accidentally pick up a black bag filled with bike tools at the Dahlonega CX race? Please email me at sttarlite@hotmail.com, and I'll help reunite it with its owner. Thanks!

Charlotte Short Track We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and the opportunity to spend
time with family & friends. The new year is just a few days away and Charlotte Sports Cycling is working hard on a super fun event to kick the year off right.

The 7th Annual East Blvd Bar and Grill Winter Short Track Series presented by Heartwood Tree Service

When: January 19 & 27 & February 2, 10 & 16, 2008
Where: None other than the infamous Renaissance Park Short Track
What: Food, Fun and lots of Fast Racing
www.charlottemtnbike.com

What Did YOU Get for Christmas? Anything bike related? I have to thank my wonderful husband for getting me a navigation GPS for my car. No more getting lost going to races, a new trailhead, or to meet my friends for lunch in a different city! I really could have used it in Kansas as I got lost a few times! They do not believe in street signs out there. I also got a book a sports photography, a new mini digital camera (yes, I have 3 now), and some other stuff. The best thing was--a Christmas at home without traveling! I've been riding a lot and getting started on my base miles for next year.

Cartecay's New Year's Ride  Jan. 1, 2008!! January 01, 2008 10am
The 75th Annual Cartecay Bikes New Year's Day Ride!
Where to meet ? Gates Chapel Road!
Time? 10am ready to ride at 10:30!
The Ride? Pinhoti 1, 2, 3 & Bear Creek!
A,B,C Groups!
Call with questions! Cartecay Bikes : 706.635.2453

12-31-2007 24 Hours of Booty Here is an interesting article in the Charlotte Observer about the 24 Hours of Booty.

WBL January 1: The Mandatory Cappy's Custom Cabinets Old Time Religion Event--1st sprint of the year. Details available on site. Pro's, 1's and 2's are not eligible to sprint, but can be hired for leadouts. Those eligible are: 40 + (regardless of cat). Cat's 3,4,5, and all women. Attack Zone 1.5 miles. Sprint line--the old blue 911 line (climb Mur de Winterville, turn right, 1 mile to line). Total ride distance is 64 miles. Sprint at the 55 mile point.

Small Crowd? Yep.
Time? 10 a.m. (window open)
Whar? Sunshine Cycles, Athens
Store Stop? Yes
Pee Break? Yes, 1 hour (or so in).

Womens' only sprint next Saturday! Details coming!!