June 2007 Archive
New Advertiser Welcome to a new advertiser, Everybody's Bike Coach! David coaches a few Cat. 1/2's here in Georgia and is quite the racer himself. His cycling club also puts on the Tour De London in Kentucky in September.
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6-12-2007 I'm back! It was a great break. My husband and I went to Tuscany, Italy for a 6 day horseback riding holiday. The horses, the people, the scenery, and the food were amazing! I usually don't share personal photos on my website, but I wanted to put up two. Thanks for indulging me. Now, I'm ready to get back on the bike!
Trish and Chris Eating Gelato in Siena, Italy.
Trish back in the saddle (of a horse) again. For those that ride, the horse was an Italian Saddle Horse named Guitto.
Jittery Joe's Documentary Rescheduled From the Bean Team about this
weekend's airing of the JJ's documentary on Versus: "Due to some technical
issues, the documentary was not aired today. It is tentatively rescheduled
for a July slot during the Tour de France coverage. We are disappointed, but
we'll be sure to let you know when a new date is set. Thanks to everyone who
responded to the announcements about the show."
Sandy Springs Videos From gteam Cycleworks: "Turner Internet Sports
has a done another fine job this year and delivered the video links to our
website:
www.northgeorgiacycling.com. Please pass the word. And on behalf of Team
Cycleworks p/b Lowe's Mortgage and North Georgia Cycling Association I want
to extend another thank you for helping us make this event a success. We
look forward to seeing you all at the same venues next year!
Steel Magnolias Ride From Team Cycleworks regarding the Tuesday Steel
Magnolias Ride: "Recently, changes have been in an effort to slow the pace
in some areas of the route that have become more popular with walkers and
runners. Also, a second, more casual group option is now offered to
encourage past & new cyclists to join. We listened to riders who may have
heard or been discouraged from returning due to the increased average speed
the ride has morphed to.
No change: Ride starts 6:30 PM, CycleWorks, 4969 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA
30342
Changes:
1) At the rider meeting, we will announce 'B' group that leaves 3-5 minutes
after the 'A' group. The B group is for everyone who desires a more casual
pace. The main group has been clocking 18-19 average lately and the 2nd
group about 14-16. The B group will have a CycleWorks member leading the
group.
2) Silver Lake Neutral Zone: Entering the Silver Lake neighborhood, this
section is now neutralized and the pace is slowed. The Neutral zone begins
when turning left off Windsor Pkwy and ends when returning to Windsor Pkwy.
Historically, each group ride has treated this stretch as an all-out speed
fest thru the neighborhood. Recent close calls with pedestrians and vehicles
has mandated that a change be made. This effort is aimed at reducing the
possibility of pedestrian/auto and cyclist close calls and incidents. There
are plenty of other sections of the route where anyone can try out their
legs and put a hurt on everyone. Silver Lake is no longer that section.
What is 'neutralized'? Specifically for the A group, if a rider or group of
riders is in a breakaway and gapped the main pack, the break and the pack
all reduce speed and spin thru the section. In racing, if everyone observes
the neutral zone, no time is made up on the break and the pack respects the
efforts of the break. Race speed resumes after exiting the zone.
After the ride, we meet across Roswell Road at Nancy G's for dinner. Nancy
has welcomed us again this year and we appreciate her support for the
organization.
We hope these changes will bring back some riders who may have left us in
the past and encourage new riders to join us. If you have a chance, please
join us. Thanks for reading, Sid Carter
http://www.northgeorgiacycling.com/.
Roswell Ride News From Bike Roswell: "Please Excuse the list hijack,
but I wanted to get the word out about the Roswell Thurs Night Ride 6:30 A
group start 6:35 B group Start 6:15 C group start from Riverside.
The A group will continue to go at 6:30 the B group will now leave at 6:35.
If you are a fast B grouper try the A start and know that you will get swept
up with the B peloton. We have had too many complaints about running red
lights so we need to divide the groups that have been going together lately.
Please obey the traffic laws and remain two abreast."
RAAM I normally don't cover endurance road cycling, but local riders Pete Maisel and Wendy Gardiner are racing RAAM right now. They are the mixed team, "Team Kitten." You can track their progress here. Good luck! (Teams start a few days after the solo riders, and it looks like they haven't started as of 6/11.)
State Championships Congratulations to all of the State Champions crowned at the Union City Mayor's Race! Results are on the newly redesigned Georgia Cup website.
Message From Avondale Police Everyone, Please take this
seriously. The Avondale Police Chief
emailed this to me personally.
"Earlier this year (February), the Avondale Estates Police Department
attempted to contact the local
cycling clubs and request that while cycling through our picturesque
community to please observe the rules of the road. This action was taken in
an effort so as everyone could safely enjoy the use of the
roadways. To our delight, we received messages in return from some cycling
clubs that were both positive and supportive of our efforts in having
motorists and cyclists learn to have a mutual respect of one another on our
roads.
Unfortunately, some cyclists either never received the message or have
decided to disregard our request. Complaints are continuing to be received
from our citizens and noticeable violations observed by our officers.
Motorists and cyclists are not our only concerns, but pedestrians as well.
In the areas
around the city park, cyclists have been observed traveling downhill at a
high rate of speed and
disregarding stop signs totally unaware of parents pushing infants in
strollers and elderly residents
walking their pets, a possible tragedy in the making. It is required by law
that cyclists ride no more than two abreast, but yet we have been having
cyclists traveling in high-speed packs.
Once again, it is our request (and hope) that area cyclists who enjoy riding
through our community will
observe the rules of the road. If there is not an apparent reduction
in the number of complaints
received pertaining to cyclists and their actions, we will be obligated to
initiate enforcement of the
traffic code and issue citations (not warnings) for observed violations.
Please contact as many members of your club (and other clubs) as possible
and circulate this message. This is a situation that has a remedy, but needs
everyone's cooperation.
Respectfully, Gary L. Broden, Chief of Police, Avondale Estates Police
Dept."
Knoxville Crit Cancelled The Knoxville Crit that was scheduled for this weekend has been cancelled. It may be rescheduled for later this year.
6-14-2007 Pizza
Ride News The Thursday Pizza ride that leaves Avondale Pizza Cafe at
6:30PM We are going back to the older style loop- as the road
construction/tunnel is complete.
There are two big changes: We are turning LEFT as we enter the park and we
are doing TWO LARGE Loops.
Enter the park- turn LEFT- head towards the east gate- pass golf course, go
up evergreen hill, down fishpond hill (stonewall Jackson) turn right, go
around the round about, climb motel hill- BEAR RIGHT at TOP TOWARDS EAST
GATE- do the loop AGAIN- final sprint is 250 yards
past Auto Museum. There is no longer a neutral zone and we avoid the
playground. Please fwd to cyclists that do this ride- or let the riders in
the park know we are turning LEFT, once we enter the Park.
Paulding Work Party From Paulding SORBA: "June 16th 2007, Paulding
SORBA Work Party,
3:00-7:00 PM, Location: Hiram Silver Comet Trailhead. 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: Pot Luck
afterwards. Contact Dave or Scott afterwards."
6-18-2007
Charlotte News From Charlotte Sports Cycling Wednesday, June 20
2007 Christenbury Eye Service Summer Mountain Bike Series Sorry we had to
postpone the race at Renaissance Park but as you know, we can't control the
weather. The Summer Series will visit the N Meck Park this Wednesday, June
20, hopefully no rain on Wednesday. Bring the whole family out as the
crew from iRide Bikes will be rolling out the grill to cook dawgs and serve
chips and drinks. iRide Bikes is a new shop in Huntersville and are located
just a little south of he N Meck Park entrance. The food free, yes I said
free for all racers. Bring out a friend or a new participant, N Meck Park is
a great place to give mountain bike racing a try. Visit the website for
current results, pictures and more info:
www.charlottemtnbike.com
Saturday, June 23
Cowbell Challenge 12 Hour MTB Race
It's less than 30 days away, and you don't want to miss it! USA Cycling -
Mountain sanctioned? cash purse? cool gear, clothes and other great swag,
racing for three great charities, Cafe du Cowbell, and one of Taylor's
toughest courses yet. You've been there, but never like this. The 2007
Cowbell Challenge takes off on June 23rd at the crack of 10 am at the US
National Whitewater Center. Please car pool if possible, parking will be
very tight. http://www.cowbellchallenge.org/index.htm
Saturday, June 23
Lenior Criterium
http://appalachiancycling.com/crit/
Friday, June 29
Hops and Vine Booty Party
The "24 Hours of Booty" bicycle ride is almost here! Please come join the
Harris Teeter Naturals/Bicycle Sport Cycling Team for some wine, beer and
appetizers. Come meet some of your friends from the Booty Loop and taste
some of the flavors of wine and beer available at Harris
Teeter. The Party will be located at the Dillon Natural Health on Friday,
June 29th from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. The $15.00 Admission Ticket includes your
raffle ticket for chance to win lots of cool prizes. Everyone will receive a
certificate for a free Ionic Detoxification Footbath provided by Dillon
Natural Health. Wines will be provided by Harris Teeter, beer provided by
Sierra Nevada,
appetizers from the Fig Tree restaurant. Dillon Natural Health is located in
the Elizabeth neighborhood at the corner of 7th Street and Hawthorne. The
building address is 406 Louise Avenue. Website
www.dillonnaturalhealth.com. You must be 21 or older to purchase a raffle
ticket. Proceeds
from the event will directly benefit the 24Hours of Booty: Harris Teeter
Naturals "Booty for Brandon" Team, in honor of Brandon Elam and his fight
against cancer. For questions please contact:
Christina DeKraay: 704-226-6580 or email: christinadekraay@yahoo.com
Mark your calendars; the 7th Annual Crossroads Classic is going to be five
days long, August 1 through August 5. Also, the series ending Sunday event
in Winston-Salem will be a NRC event. The series will visit Mocksville,
Salisbury, Statesville, Charlotte, and Winston-Salem. We have
a new super exciting course in Downtown Salisbury, a "figure 8" with new
fast roads and much more lighting. We are also currently in the processing
of securing sponsorship for the event. If you are interested in sponsorship
or know of a company that is interested in sponsorship of
the event, contact Neal Boyd at nealboyd@charlottesportscycling.com
For more information on the Crossroads, visit
www.crossroadscyclingclassic.com
Saturday, August 25
Crossroads Mountain Bike Festival at Lake Norman State Park presented by
First Flight Bikes
There will be much more info on this event in the near future but will
include a mountain bike time trial on the Monbo Loop and a technical time
trial on the Itusi Loop. Winners will be crowed based on the
combined times of both mountain bike time trials. Lunch and speakers will be
included with the event and free games after lunch like, the bike toss,
fastest tire change, etc. Info will be posted on www.charlottemtnbike.com
and www.firstflightbikes.com
See you on the bike. Neal Charlotte Sports Cycling Inc.,
www.charlottesportscycling.com
Freeride Course for Sale! One of the SORBA Members has a freeride course for sale for $129,500. Details are here. He'll thrown in the remodeled house for free.
6-19-2007 Roswell Ride Time Change The Thursday Roswell Ride times have changed. The A Group goes out at 6:30 and the B Group at 6:35 from City Hall. There is also now a C Ride meeting at Riverside Park and leaving at 6:30.
Paging Tracy Hambrick Tracy Hambrick, if you are out there, email me at sttarlite@hotmail.com. Thanks!
6-20-2007
Beginnner Skills Clinic From SORBA: June 23rd 2007 Beginner
Skills Clinic
Start Time: 9:00 AM, Duration: 2 hours, Location: Blankets Creek Category:
Skills Clinic and Ride
We’ll cover: Trail and ride etiquette bike components ride essentials how to
change a tire proper riding position followed by an on course beginner ride
that will put to use what we just learned. We’ll ride the Mosquito Flats and
Dwelling Loop
http://www.sorbawoodstock.org/Trails.htm
Velodrome Race Date Change The First Tuesday races in July at the Dick Lane Velodrome will be held Tuesday, July 10th because of the July 4th holiday. See the flyer.
The Chattanooga Market Singletracks Gear Expo - Sunday June 24th: The
3rd Annual Singletracks Expo is scheduled for June 24th from Noon to 4 PM.
We'll be down at the Chattanooga Market with the Chattanooga area clubs and
Outdoor Gear retailers and manufacturers. Come check out the latest bike
gear, special sales and what else the market has to offer. This is SORBA
Chattanooga's primary fund raiser for the year. We will have a membership
table setup and would love to have the support of the community as we raise
money for our trail fund. There will be a silent auction with items such as:
The North Face Hydration packs, Light & Motion Vega lights, and Cycling
Clothing packages. We will also be having a raffle for a Trek 4300 Bicycle
from Scott's Bikes. Buy a water Bottle from Scott's bikes and you might win
a Trek 4300 or other prizes. It will be a day of bicycle fun so mark your
calendars. Much thanks to all of the sponsors. Kelly Subaru, River City
Bikes, Scott's Bicycle Center, Suck Creek Cycles, Owen Cyclery, East Ridge
Bicycles, Rock Creek Outfitters, The North Face, Litespeed, Light & Motion,
Propex, BIKE magazine, and Outdoor Chattanooga.
More details here.
6-21-2007 Brownwood Bike Rally Results The Brownwood Bike Rally Cross Track results are in!
Velodrome Bike Race - Saturday June 30th! *Festival of Speed Pro
Cycling Racing - Pro racing 5pm *Bonus Madison Race
- two man teams where riders literally sling each other into the race!
Less then 10 minutes from downtown Atlanta Directions: http://www.savedlv.org/directions.htm
*Festival of Speed June 30th
*Festival of Speed Sep 22rd
*Adult Track Classes:
More Info:
www.savedlv.org/beginner.htm Class 4: Jul 19, 26 and Aug 2, 9, 16 @
7:30pm
*Advance Training: Mar 5th and every Monday @ 7:30pm
*Wednesday Night Racing:
Apr 4th to Sep 12th @ 7:30pm (except Jul 4)
*Melissa's First Tuesdays:
Jul 10, Aug 7, Sep 4
Separate racing for Women and old men (old men must be 40+ and cat 3/4)
*Friday Night Sprints
June 8 & 29, July 13 & 27 @7:00PM
6-25-2007 BREAKING NEWS ABOUT THE GEORGIA CUP!!! From the Georgia Cup website: "Dahlonega has been postponed due to safety concerns heavy traffic during the holiday weekend and lack of available officers to staff the event and ensure the success and safety of these races and riders. We are currently working with police and race calendars to find another date for the event. We apologize for the major inconvenience. INFO REGARDING THE REMAINDER OF THE 2007 MAXXIS GEORGIA CUP WILL BE POSTED BEFORE THE END OF THE MONTH." Trish's note: uuuuuuuuuuuuuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I really hope that they can pull it together. If not, it will leave a huge hole in the road race calendar in Georgia. IMO, I'd like to see them produce 4-5 QUALITY events per year rather than try to have a race or 3 every month. I think they can do it! They have the motivation, they just need to organization.
Cartecay 4th of July Ride This is the Classic
Cartecay Bikes 4th of July Ride
using the Mountaintown Creek Loop. Shorter rides will be available. Ride
Info
The ride starts at 10:00am groups A, B, C, plus Mulberry Gap may shuttle!
The total package fee for the July 4th ride is $20.00 includes, meal,
showers and hot tub at Mulberry Gap bunkhouse Inn and Campground.
www.mulberygap.com
www.cartecaybikes.com
*For those not interested in the package deal you can just ride for free.*
Wednesday July 4th
* Route is Mountain Town Creek Trail – 20 miles total
* Meet at Gates Chapel Road parking area at 9:30 am –
* Ride starts at 10:00 am.
* Alternate routes for a shorter ride are options – Bear Creek trail only
If you would like to eat after the ride Mulberry Gap Bunkhouse Inn and Lodge
will serve grilled chicken, BB beans, coleslaw, sweet tea & water for
$10.00. Beer and sodas are extra. Please get in touch with Diane or Ginny at
Mulberry directly if you want to eat there after the ride so they can plan
accordingly. Email address is DBKepley@aol.com
6-26-2007 Updated Calendar I've updated the calendar at the top of the page. So look up there for more information.
Women's Demo Day Free-Flite Bicycles and Trek are teaming up to bring you the Trek Fit For Women Demo Day Sun Jul 8th at Blankets Creek. Come out and test ride one of the Trek Women Specific Designed Mountain Bikes from 9 AM to 2 PM. I'll post a complete listing of the available bikes once it arrives. Free-Flite Bicycles will also have our Gary Fisher Hi-Fi and Trek Fuel EX8 demos available for trail test tides.
6-28-2007 Women's Advanced MTB Clinic Local pro mountain biker Lisa Randall will be hosting an advanced women's mountain bike clinic on August 4th. Details are here.
Dekalb MTB Trails From SORBA: "Dear SORBA Member,
Do you ride the trails at Mason Mill Park and would like them to stay? Would
you like to see sweet singletrack at parks like Rock Chapel, Arabia Mountain
and Intrenchment Creek?
SORBA Atlanta is making headway with the DeKalb County Department of Parks
and Recreation and will participate in an effort to develop a County-wide
master plan. The first meeting of the Master Plan Steering Committee will be
held in late July, and I will keep you informed of these results. Also, the
County will conduct a series of public meetings to engage citizens in this
process and will be held between June 28 and July 16. If you are a DeKalb
resident, please attend! The meetings will provide an overview of key issues
related to the existing park and recreation system including current park
inventory, customer survey responses and also solicit input from the
community on developing goals and priorities. It is important that they hear
from you!
All meetings will be held from 7 - 9 p.m., on the following dates. Please
attend any and all, especially the meeting at Mason Mill:
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Hamilton Recreation Center
3263 Chapel Street, Scottdale 30079
Monday, July 9, 2007
Lucious Sanders Recreation Center
2484 Bruce Street, Lithonia 30058
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Mason Mill Recreation Center
1340-B McConnell Drive, Decatur 30032
Monday, July 16, 2007
Lynwood Recreation Center
3360 Osborne Road, Atlanta, 30319
For more information contact R. Ryan Anderson at 404-501-9451 or rranders@co.dekalb.ga.us
.
Please plan to participate and pass this message on to your riding friends
in DeKalb. To better biking, Tom Tomaka, SORBA Atlanta
TN Cross Series From TBRA: TBRA ANOUNCES CYCLOCROSS BAR SERIES The
cyclocross promoters in association with TBRA have finalized some high-level
details to establish a new Best Area Rider (BAR) series for the cyclocross
discipline. Cyclocross events in Tennessee, over the last few seasons, have
grown to well over 15 well-promoted events. For this reason, the TBRA
officers felt the time was right to establish a series.
Both the TBRA board and current cyclocross promoters have agreed to have Dan
Werle as the acting cyclocross director to facilitate the series
administration. The cyclocross director will be positioned as a TBRA officer
with a role very similar to the road and mountain director’s role. The
position will assist the promoter in meeting all TBRA and USA Cycling
requirements and producing a well-promoter event. Dan Werle is no stranger
to promoting cyclocross races; he has successfully promoted the Nashville
Cyclocross series since its inception. Dan can be contacted at
cyclocross-director@tbra.org
In addition to conducting a cyclocross BAR series, TBRA will support and
help promote the Tennessee Cyclocross Championship. Details are still be
ironed out although the venue will be centrally located.
The Cyclocross BAR competition will officially begin in October and end in
February or early March with the top places awarded prizes at the subsequent
TBRA Celebration of Champions. Official categories have not been finalized.
All TBRA officers are excited about this initiative and believe that
offering a cyclocross series is a reflection of your passion to see
competitive cycling grow in Tennessee. Question? Please contact the TBRA
officers at info@tbra.org