7-3-2009 Trail Traffic SORBA Woodstock has a neat counter of how  many laps were done on the trails at Blanket's Creek. http://www.sorbawoodstock.org/

7-6-2009 The Future of Cyclocross in Georgia  Trish's Note: This is an editorial piece from Bob Kuhn, who races for HUP United. Many know Bob as one of the top Masters cross racers in the state and from single speed mountain bike racing. This opinion piece was written with all respect due the current GA Cross Series promoters and Bob's thanks. Adam Jones and Shey Linder have done an AMAZING job with the series for the last several years, and that is something everyone recognizes. We all appreciate the hard work and sacrifices they and their families make to put on one of the region's most well run race series. Bob is commenting on the future of cross racing in Georgia. There is some stuff behind the scenes that those outside the cross community may not understand. This was originally published on Bob's Blog and is copied here with his permission.

 The Future Cyclocross in Georgia--Some Suggestions
I am tired as I write this and people keep asking me about the Georgia Cross Series this fall and what will become of it. As of now I think it is on for the fall and it is totally up in the air for next year.

Everyone agrees that the giants whose shoulders we stand on are James Tomko, Adam Jones and Shey Linder, their families and individual promoters like Daryl Sawyer, Dan Coy, the Macon gang, Ross Douglas, Jay Halgat, and so many others that have put on races for more than one year. But, we now need to come together to insure that cross keeps its rightful place in the fall and that we don't let the good work of these folks fall by the way-side.

That is why I think we need to work on establishing "Cyclocross Culture". What is this exactly? By my definition it starts out as a group of passionate cross racers and promoters and moves through families, kids and communities to really become part of the culture. With over 50 races in each region from New England, the northwest, Colorado and northern California each year (many, many UCI races) to ask many cyclists what they are going to do on a Saturday or Sunday in the fall is like asking where most folks go on Sunday mornings in Georgia. Like church, it part of the culture. To me, this is the goal.

Knowing that the GA Cyclocross Series will change after this fall, I have some suggestions on where to go from the great series James Tomko, Adam Jones and Shey Linder built.

* A two or one person management team must not happen again. For the long term success of the sport in Georgia, individual promoters must take on owner ship of their race and promote it year after year, not rely on 2 guys to do it all. It is too much strain on them and their families.
* The "series" should be a collection of different races that have their own flavors and ability to do what they want, not a 10 race series where the races all have to meet a certain template.
* We need people who love cyclocross to take ownership of a race for the long term. I think we need individuals to say "this is my race and I will do it every year for the next 10 years whether I am racing or not." We have a lot of promoters to put on races but most of them race as well which limits their time and burns them out. Why are there races across the US that are celebrating their 10 year anniversaries and not any here in Georgia? It is one weekend a year and a person who wants to see cross survive and thrive in Georgia would have to commit to making it work each year.
* We need a UCI race. This needs to be a goal of a big promoter. Maybe some entity like Gwinnett Fest, the City of Roswell, sandy Springs or a similar organization with connections and the ability to market and obtain the proper monies.
* We need double race weekends. I know, it is a lot of work. But if you promote one race a year can you not plan in advance and block that one weekend where you will focus on a double race event? Perhaps it is as simple as Gloucester where they change the course very little or run it backwards? Perhaps two promoters double up like Starcrossed and the MFG series this fall on one weekend? Perhaps you just don't race that weekend if you promote and normally race?
* Bike racers in Georgia needs to realize that we are behind most regions in the country on expanding and building a base of racers for the fastest growing aspect of the sport. We need to take advantage of the good weather, venue opportunities, quality of racing and racers that Georgia has to offer. It is shocking that our numbers have fallen while other regions have doubled or tripled. I am not blaming anyone, I just think our cross/cycling community needs to reflect on this and work towards growing cross in Georgia.
* Their must be in-town (Atlanta) races. This is where people live in the greatest density so we need to go after venues that are either inside the perimeter or in communities near by like Roswell, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, and other directions as well.
* We need to have charity events both for the charity's sake and to help secure sponsors and venues. It is a quid pro quo. The charity benefits but monies raised and cross benefits by people being attracted to these events and the ability of charity events to attract sponsors and venue security.
* Why not cross country too? If I ever promote a cross race, I will hold a cross country running race along with it. It fits and there are tons of runners in Georgia who actually might make the leap to cross. From 9-10am you have a open cross country event on or including the cross course. This attracts spectators and potential cross racers. Do you know how many high school kids run cross-country in the fall that could do a cross race as a junior for free? High school cross teams? Think of it!
* We have to stop relying on bike shops. Including them or getting on to help promote--Yes, but use community resources like Boy Scouts, YMCA or Boys and Girls clubs for support, volunteers and to build your youthful base. Bike shops are under as lot of stress to survive. We must look culturally beyond them and into the community.
* Racers may need to race because they love the sport. Would you go to a race and compete if there were no prizes? We need racers to become more intrinsic and buy into the idea that cross is about culture as well as a place to be seen and win prizes. In the hotbed areas around the US cyclocross is about culture and the community is tied to it. Prizes and rewards are part of sport but the sport itself should be the focus, not what you get.
* Racers need to become non-reliant. How many races have we done where we gave no thought to who was promoting? How many times have we not asked to help or to get involved? This has to stop. To make cross ingrained into the community culture, each racer should participate in other ways besides racing.
* We have to embrace the idea of "Cyclocross Culture". Is it no wonder that two or three tiny areas of New England or the northwest boast the best racers in the US who many times grew up with each other or went to the same high school? It is not surprising that companies who make cross products are found in the areas where cross is hot? They grew with the sport. People stopped racing eventually and decided to make products or promote races to make the sport live on. Communities decide that this is an easy spectator friendly, fast paced fun event that is free that brings others to there area where they will spend money, eat at restaurants and participate in the local economy. It becomes expected that you just "do cross" in the fall regardless of results because it is part of the cycling culture.

I really love this sport and after this fall I intend on a goal of promoting a race for the next 10 years regardless of whether a Georgia Cross Series exists or not. We simply cannot expect 2 people and their families to do everything for us. We have to do this because we love it, or we risk it going away until we do. It will take a lot of work all year to get the word out and to embrace the community.

We need 10 shops, individuals, companies, race organizations, or other entities to see the value of cyclocross and its culture and say that they will hold races independently in the fall so that they become standards if needed.

Do the races below ring a bell? These are the standards, the tradition and annual events thousands look forward to each year. We should make it our goal to get on this list and if we love cross, to help it become part of the culture just like fall football, Halloween and Thanksgiving.

More Masters National Congratulation to Ken Rosskopf (FFCC-Toyota Forklift) who won the Master Men 70-74 crit! Also to Cara Applegate (BMW-Bianchi) for winning the silver in the Women 30-34 crit, Nancy Jones for 6th in the 30-34 Women's Crit

NC CX News I heard an unconfirmed rumor today that the NCCX series will start a week later this year because of the Pisgah Stage Race.

Reminder--No Email or Phone! Just a reminder that I will NOT be checking, reading, or responding to email or checking voicemail or answering the phone or checking Facebook or anything else Tuesday-Friday July 7-10. Everything is fine, but I will be "in hiding" for a few days.

Pig Trail in Macon Closed From a Macon resident: "Per Grant B: The folks at the Home had a big sign out this morning stating they were closing the trails until July 24. Some of the pine sections will be logged. We are hoping that the damage will be minimal to the trails."

7-10-2009 Pedicabs in Decatur Here is a neat article about Pedicabs in Decatur.

GA Cup News The last race of the season is 2 weeks away in Gainesville, GA. Saturday AM - Circuit Race, Saturday PM - Downtown, Criterium (With Bands and Booze), Sunday AM - Road Race, We will present series awards at the Downtown Gainesville Criterium.
Overall, MAR, KOM,For ProAm, Elite, Masters and Competitive. Visit www.georgiacup.com for more details.

SORBA Paulding TT's Who: We want everyone to come out and play!
What: Paulding SORBA's TNTT on the SCST
Where: Hiram Trailhead at mile marker 14.7 on the Silver Comet Trail
When: Every Tuesday Night from 6-8:30 p.m. July 14th, 21st and 28th
Why: The TT is free and we want to raise awareness of the Silver Comet Side Trail. We're running two options 3.5 and 7 miles to offer up something for everyone.

Course Description: On both routes you'll have PLENTY of time to hammer and get your heart rate ready fro the dirt. You'll be going out the Silver Comet (Concrete) and returning on the side trail (DIRT, ROCKS, ROOTS, CREEKS). The course will be marked clearly and both it and the comet are open to all. You'll be riding at your own risk. This course is FAST and alot of fun!

Please remember to pre hydrate and bring plenty of water as July is one of hottest months of the year. We welcome everyone to join us and look forward to seeing ya'll in the Hiram parking lot next to the kiosk. We will have a donation jar to raise funds for tools. As everyone knows we DIG RIDE and SMILE! All donations will go towards building more trails here in Paulding County.

The 28th we will be using as a fund raiser for Blackbeltpeg who's doing a "Save the Tata's" 3 day this year. Any support will be appreciated.
 

TnT  Hosted by Gainesville SORBA - Presented by Bike Town USA!
Races held on the Coyote Loop again this year.
Registration open from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM.
Timing starts at 6:00 PM.
$10 per race / class or $30 for the entire series if you pay at the first race.
Kids 14 and under are FREE!
Must be current SORBA member to race - 1st race free with new SORBA membership!
SWAG raffle at each race!

Medals 3 deep for the series in each class! (Must compete in at least 3 races to qualify)
Kids 14 and under
Mens Beginner 15-29
Mens Beginner 30-39
Mens Beginner 40 +
Womens Beginner 15-29
Womens Beginner 30-39
Womens Beginner 40 +
Mens Sport 35 and under
Mens Sport 36 +
Womens Sport 35 and under
Womens Sport 36 +
Mens Expert 35 and under
Mens Expert 36 +
Womens Expert 35 and under
Womens Expert 36 +
Single Speed

July 9th - Race direction Clockwise
July 16th - Race direction Counter-Clockwise
July 23rd - Race direction Clockwise
July 30th - Race direction Counter-Clockwise - series finale and awards
*Dates subject to change pending weather and trail conditions.
**Part of the SORBA Time Trial Series.

Big Creek Demo Trek will have their demo trailer at Big Creek this Sunday, July 12th from 10am to 4pm. Come on out and ride one of their new bikes. Please bring your helmet, pedals and ID.
 

Charlotte Events Charlotte
Charlotte Summer Mountain Bike Series
The 2009 CMBS is going great this summer. We are excited to annouce we continue to have new participants at every Wednesday, many of which have never raced the mountain bike. We have several upcoming promotions at the summer series.

Renaissance Park on July 15 - TEAM NIGHT
Double Points race for the Team Competition
Prize Bags for the team with the largest turnout!
Prize Bags for the team with the highest point total (Top 5 scored)!
Prize bags will be filled with goodies that make you faster.

N Meck Park on July 22
Our friends from Carolina Bicycle Company will cooking up something special for all race competitors who come out to N Meck Park in Huntersville.

For more information on the summer series, visit www.charlottemtnbike.com
9th Annual Giordana Crossroads Classic presented by FUZE and NOS Energy
August 4 - 8, 2009
5 Days - 5 Crits - 5 Cities
www.crossroadscyclingclassic.com
$20,000+ Purse

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Individual Omnium with Leader's Jersey
Team Competition
Podium Presentation After Every Race

The 2009 Giordana Crossroads Classic will be a five race five day omnium that will visit five different NC cities. All races will be held in exciting downtown venues. We will be awarding a leader's jersey to each race leader throughout the five day series. We will also be adding TEAM COMPETITION in 2009.

August 4 – Mocksville, NC
August 5 – Concord, NC
August 6 – Salisbury, NC
August 7 – Statesville, NC
August 8 – Harrisburg, NC
Beer gardens, food and entertainment for the whole family will be available at all race venues.

The beauty of the 2009 Giordana Crossroads Classic is all events are within a short drive of the next race. We, here are Charlotte Sports Cycling, tried to organize a five-day event that any and all cyclists could afford, lots of great racing within a short drive.

For start times, race categories, registration, course maps, directions, hotel rates and all other pertinent information, visit www.CrossroadsCyclingClassic.com

Saturday, August 21 - 23 2009 Cackalacky Cup First Flight Bicycles and Lake Norman State Park

Charlotte Sports Cycling is joining forces with the gang from First Flight Bicycles to host the 2009 Cackalacky Cup. The Cackalacky Cup is a three-day vintage-themed mountain bike festival with a little something for everyone. Mountain bike racing and riding....you never know who might show up.

Friday: Open house at First Flight Bicycles and The Museum of Mountain Bike Art & Technology. Trace the history of mountain biking with over 250 vintage mountain bikes to admire. From Klunkers to Carbon!

Saturday: Mountain Bike Time Trials at Lake Norman State Park. Awards will be based on cumulative time of a technical time trial with obstacles on the Itusi Trail and all out speed on the Monbo Trail. There will even be separate categories for those brave soles on their vintage steeds Lunch and special guest presentation will follow the two mountain bike time trials. From 5pm to 8pm, join Jeff, Wes and the gang for open house at First Flight Bicycles and The Museum of Mountain Bike Art & Technology

Sunday: Meet at First Flight Bikes for a guided ride in Pisgah. For more information, visit http://www.firstflightbikes.com/Cackalacky/

Rivers Edge Mountain Bike Marathon US National Whitewater Center Endurance Racing, Music and Entertainment for the Whole Family

Saturday, August 29
The 2nd Annual Widmer Brothers Rivers Edge Mountain Bike Marathon is a 50 mile mountain bike which will test mountain bikers both mentally and physically. The race is held at the US National Whitewater Center on some of the the finest singletrack in the Piedmont of North Carolina. The race will consist of four laps around a 12.5 mile loop.

Solo Categories: Men 19 - 34, Men 35 - 49, Men 50+, Women 19 - 39, Women 40+, Single Speed, Juniors Duo Categories: Duo Male, Duo Female, Duo Coed
Awards
Winners Jersey: Widmer Brothers Merino Wool Jersey to each first place finisher.
Sweet Trophies: Top three Solo and Duo finishers
Sponsor Prizes: Top five Solo finishers and top three Duo finishers.

The first 200 people who register will receive a Widmer Brothers River Edge Mountain Bike Marathon T-Shirt For more information or to register for the event, visit www.charlottemtnbike.com

SOUTHERN CLASSIC MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES
Info on the 2009 Southern Classic Mountain Bike Series can be found at http://www.southernclassicmtb.org/ Sunday, July 12

Thursday, July 16
We’re doing our next short track mtn race on the lees-McRae campus on the Thursday the 16th starting at 7 pm. The races are at the Lees-McRae athletic fields on Thursday night the 16, and 30. C race at 7, B race, 7:30, A race 8pm for only $10 and no license is required. Registration closes 10 min before the start of each race. Anyone welcome. For more info: Email - Wingerlb@lmc.edu or Web - www.LMC.edu

Join Piedmont Orthopedic Associates Cycling Team for a great summer of Six Big Nights of Racing in Beautiful Upstate SC at the Old Greenville Braves Stadium. There will be three races each night with six nights scheduled throughout the summer.

July 30th, August 27th, September 24th

CASH PRIZES AND CATEGORY POINTS IN EACH RACE!!
Each race entry will be $15.00
www.pre-reg.com
Pre-register for a second race on-line for only $10.00
Race Contact:
Call: Blair LaMarche @ 864-243-1528
email blair1000s@yahoo.com
Saturday, August 1
Please mark the date, August 1, 2009 for the annual WNC Grand Prix, held around Lake Tomahawk, in beautiful Black Mountain! Go to www.wncgrandprix.com for details.

The money raised from the WNC Grand Prix cycle race will be used for children at risk programs in Asheville/Western North Carolina. Part of the money will go to Child Abuse Prevention Services to help fund their programs to protect physically and sexually abused children. Most of the remainder of the money will be used to establish programs in public housing to counter the influence of gangs, fight childhood obesity and develop a positive pattern of conduct.

7-14-2009 NC CX Dates NC CX has announed the dates but no venues yet Race 1 - Saturday, October 24, 2009
Race 2 - Sunday, October 25, 2009 - Raleigh, NC
Race 3 - Sunday, November 1, 2009
Race 4 - Saturday, November 7, 2009
Race 5 - Sunday, November 8, 2009
Race 6 - Sunday, November 15, 2009
Race 7 - Saturday, November 21, 2009 - UCI NCGP - Hendersonville, NC
Race 8 - Sunday, November 22, 2009 - UCI NCGP - Hendersonville, NC
Race 9 - Saturday, December 5, 2009
Race 10 - Sunday, December 6, 2009 - Winston Salem, NC NCCX Series FINALS

USA Cycling - Cyclo Cross Nationals - December 10-13, 2009 Bend, OR

Race 1 - Saturday, January 2010
Race 2 - Sunday, January 2010
Race 3 - Sunday, January 2010
Race 4 - Saturday, January 2010
Race 5 - Sunday, January 2010

GA CX Rumors I've heard that Adam, Shey, and crew are hard at work on the GA CX Schedule for 2009. I've heard a few bits and pieces. There may be double race weekend or two. I miss those Sat./Sunday race weekends and will be glad to see them come back.
 

Cycling Mommies  This is from my friend Sam. It's a new group for cycling mommies that want to ride. Atlanta area moms-on-wheels, unite!

Grab your little one(s) and meet us for semi-regular rides. On the mountain bike trails, we'll meet somewhere with a playground and take turns riding and waching the kids. For road riding, we'll go to the Greenway or SilverComet so the little ones can ride in the bike trailer. They're not just kids, they're secret training weapons. Count on gigantor-quads after a few months of pulling the bike trailer.

To get ride information:
Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MyMommyRides
Subscribe here: MyMommyRides-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Twitter: @MyMommyRides

Tricycle Races From the Atlanta Brewing Company:
My name is Andy Sadler, and I am writing to inform you of a great new fun event that the Atlanta Brewing Company is putting on at the brewery. Beginning Wednesday, July 29, ABC will be hosting tricycle racing on the last Wednesday of every month. As we have sponsored your organization in the past, we thought you might be interested in putting together a few teams for our tricycle league. Teams consist of four members each, and the charge is no more than the charge of a normal tasting tour. We'd love for some of you to come out, enjoy some Red Brick, and show Atlanta what tricycling is all about! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Races will be the featured event at our regularly scheduled tours the last Wednesday of every month. These run from 6-8. You guys are encouraged to wear some sort of team outfit (although not required) and can enter as many teams as you'd like! Let me know if you have other questions. Thank you, Andy Sadler atlantabrewing@gmail.com

Columns Drive Break Ins From a reader: A cyclist had his car vandalized Monday evening between 6pm and 7:45 pm, and there were 1 or 2 other vehicles hit at the same time. Another cyclist we know stated she witnessed yet another break in, which occurred last Tuesday around 6pm. These are happening at the parking lot next to Johnson Ferry road.

 

7-16-2009 Slow Week Wow! Slow news week. Is everyone asleep? Drop me an email at sttarlite@hotmail.com. I'm in the process of getting promotional cards out to area bike shops over the next few weeks. Look for em!
 

7-13-2009 So Many Things This Weekend I heard that the races at the DLV, the Hospitality Century on GA 400, the GA Games, the Dirty Spokes race, and so many other things went really well this weekend and that turn out at all of them was huge. THIS is what I like to hear about cycling in Georgia!

GA Cup News This weekend's (July 18-19) Georgia Cup Finale is in Gainesville, GA! Details visit www.georgiacup.com.
The weekend consists of 3 separate MASS start events. Saturday AM = CIRCUIT race from Tadmore, Saturday PM = CRITERIUM race in downtown Gainesville & Sunday AM = Road race from Tadmore! The Gainesville Downtown Alliance is doing something that has NEVER been done in Gainesville - They are having a BAND party where the Booze will be flowing in the streets of Downtown Gainesville for the FIRST time ever! If you have never really experienced racing around BIG crowds - This is your chance! Current estimates is that hundreds of spectators will be present.  There will be fun for the whole family - Kidz Zone, Food, Drinks, Live entertainment and much more!

Tour de Gaps

We would also like to take this opportunity to finally announce the dates for this year's EPIC Tour de Gaps in Dahlonega, GA. Starting this year we will have the TdG the weekend BEFORE 6-GAP century ride - September 19-20. This will be a General Classification Omnium with 3 Categories (A, B & C). We will use this format and score individual CAT's separately. This is a very exciting NEW format of racing that will increase the field sizes but still allow for "A" CAT 3's and 4's to be scored separately- the same for "B & C". A will be Pro 1234, B will be CAT 234 & C will be CAT 4 & 5. The difference between the 3 will be distances, payouts and difficulty (similar a Group ride where you would choose between an A, B or C ride). More details will be posted soon. http://www.georgiacup.com/2009-cycling-schedule.php.
Time Trial from Suchas up Wolfpen
Circuit race in Suchas
Road Race
A race = 100
B race = 60+
C race = 40+
 

Cyclists as far at the eye can see on Georgia 400 at the Hospitality Century on Sunday. Photo courtesy of Doug Gravino.

AJC GA 400 Photos The AJC had some good photos of the Hospitality Century.

Volunteers Needed for Gwinnett Bike Fest! Wednesday, July 22 - Sunday, July 26

We are fortunate to have a cycling event of this level in Atlanta. Events like this benefit the entire cycling community by giving us more exposure and business as well as opportunities to race locally, But we need volunteers to make this event happen. We are asking the local clubs, teams and shops to help out with volunteers. If you are racing in the event, consider coming a little earlier or staying after your race to help out.

Cathy Frazier, Frazier Cycling, is the volunteer coordinator. Contact her to sign-up at cfrazier@fraziercycling.com or 770-513-8640.

Positions needed include: Set-up & Tear-down, Pace car drivers, Registration, Road Course Marshals, Podium/Awards

Eldridge Keeps Lead In Rider Of The Year Standings (Team Type 1 Press Release) East Point, Ga. – Team Type 1 co-founder Joe Eldridge maintained his lead in the East Point Velodrome Rider of the Year standings following Saturday’s “Outback Bikes presents The Wheelrace,” the second of three pro race series events at the Dick Lane Velodrome.

Eldridge finished third on points in the omnium scoring with a win in the madison, second in the 60-lap points race and five-lap scratch race and fourth in the miss-n-out and 20-lap motorpace races. Emile Abraham (AeroCat Cycling Team) took the overall Saturday night, ahead of Bennet VanderGenugten (Kenda Pro Cycling). For the season, Eldridge leads Steve Hill (Brooks Cycles) by 50 points in the Rider of the Year standings. Abraham is third, 64 points behind. As one of four riders on the Team Type 1 men’s professional squad who has Type 1 diabetes, Eldridge must closely monitor his blood glucose level during competition. In Saturday’s race, he went into the 60-lap points race with a level of 172 and finished at 146. In the madison race that he won later on that hot and humid night, he was 164 at the start and 240 at the finish. “That race was very intense and high stress,” Eldridge said. “that’s what caused my blood glucose (to) spike. After the race, I did a bolus of Apidra to get the sugar back down and was at 103 about 45 minutes after the race.”

7-20-2009 Dangerous Bridge The AJC has an interesting article on a bike accident on the bridge over Perimeter Center Parkway.

Few Small Changes Look for a few small changes in the next couple of days. I'm putting all new news at the top, so it's the first thing you see at the top of the page. I can eliminate the "new" icon.

XC Nationals The Mountain Bike National Championships was this weekend in Colorado. Congratulations to the following Georgia Riders (shamelessly stolen from a post on the SORBA forum)And the Z. Z. Z. Z. Z. Z. Z. :

XC
Torre Smitherman, 5th 55-59
Jansen Lindner, Jr 13-14 2nd
Andy Johnson, 35-39 2nd
Seth Kemp, Jr 17-18 5th
Jafer Beizer, 19-24 2nd
Rebecca Tomaszewski, 30-34 1st
Travis Livermon, U23 8th, 20th in short track, 4th in SS
Krista Park, Elite Women 10th, 14 in short track

Krista Park Pro 4th Super D!
Jafer Beizer (Terrapin Racing ) 1st Short Track Cat1 19-29 GA
Jafer Beizer (Terrapin Racing ) 2nd XC Cat1 19-24 GA
Fuzzy Mylne (Niner) 1st Short Track Cat1 30+
Seth Kemp (Cycleyouth) 5th XC Cat1 17-18 SC
Seth Kemp (Cycleyouth) 1st Cat1 Super D SC
Seth Kemp (Cycleyouth) 4th Short Track Cat1 15-18 SC
Wes Lamperson (Cycleyouth) 7th XC Cat1 17-18 TN
Wes Lamberson (Cycleyouth) 8th Short Track Cat1 15-18 from TN
Cory Rimmer (Cycleyouth) 4th XC Cat1 19-24 TN
Cory Rimmer (Cycleyouth) 5th Short Track Cat1 19-29 TN
Rebecca Tomaszewski (Niner) 3rd Short Track
Andy Johnston (Cycleyouth Manager) 4th Super D Cat1 30-39 GA
Chase Dickens (Kenda/Hayes) 11th Cat1 Cat1 15-16 XC NC

7-17-2009 Freeride at Central Park Closed The Freeride area at Central Park in Forsyth County is closed. It's been reported that is has already been bulldozed under because of maintenance and safety issues.

Chicopee Work Party From SORBA Gainesville We'll be working on the White Tail loop this Sunday - come on out and join us! Meet at the MTB parking lot at 9:00 AM and wear closed toe shoes, hiking/work boots are recommended. Bring work gloves and enough water and snacks for 4 hours of work. Tools and lunch will be provided. Bring your bike - we'll ride afterwards. Thanks for your support! Steve Johnston

7-24-2009 Sope Creek Work Party From SORBA Atlanta: Meet at the COLUMNS DRIVE car park ready to work at 9:00am. Please be advised that there are (3) Team in Training teams that are using this car park on Saturdays, so please plan accordingly on your time and getting a parking spot. Work time will be 9:00am to 1:00pm. Please wear appropriate clothing and bring plenty of water and a snack. Also, please forward this to your 100 closest friends and neighbors (chapter members, neighborhood association, PTA, racing team, etc) that may have an interest in the new trails at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area -- OUR National Park! Thank you for your help! See you at the ribbon cutting on August 1! Remember, Outback Bikes will be doing a demo day with Marin and Specialized bikes!

Team Type 1 Wins in Gwinnett Team Type 1’s Dan Holt finished second in Thursday’s Gwinnett Center Criterium but it was good enough for him to climb into the overall lead at the third Annual Gwinnett Bike Fest. The six-races-in-five-days event in Georgia features more than 600 local, regional, national and international competitors.With the help of teammate and Team Type 1 co-founder Joe Eldridge, Holt bridged a gap to a group of six riders who eventually lapped the field in the 90-minute race. “I was pretty happy I made it across the gap,” Holt said. “They (the six in the lead) were pretty far gone. I wasn’t sure I could get across, but I thought I had better try.” With about 15 minutes to go, Holt was on his own when Eldridge’s blood sugar began to drop. Eldridge is one of four riders with Type 1 diabetes on the Team Type 1 men’s professional team. “I was having trouble holding the wheel in the easy sections and went straight into survival mode,” he said. “I took in about 60 grams of carbohydrates to no avail. The blood sugar had dropped too low for me to help out and I had to pull the plug to get more food." Eldridge said it was the first time in recent memory that his blood sugar has gone low during a race. “I reviewed what I did and realized I had not taken in nearly enough carbs,” he said. Despite a lack of teammates, Holt still managed to finish runner-up in the sprint to Alessandro Bazzana (Fly V Australia). In Wednesday’s 50-mile Road Atlanta Circuit Race, Holt was part of an 11-man breakaway on the way to a fourth-place finish. With only Eldridge to help him, Holt said he will do his best to hang onto the overall lead in today’s 85-mile Subaru Gwinnett Road Race in Dacula, Ga. There are two stages Saturday: the six-mile Addictive Cycles Time Trial in Buford, Ga., and a downtown criterium in Norcross, Ga., in the afternoon. Sunday’s final race is the Events Response Circuit Race in Lawrenceville, Ga. “There’s a little bit of pressure,” Holt said. “Fly V Australia has four guys, so they are probably going to try and stick it to us. But I have a great teammate in Joe. We’ll see what happens.”

Atlanta Cycling Customer Appreciation Day is Saturday! Saturday, July 25th is “Customer Appreciation Day” at Atlanta Cycling’s Vinings location. Atlanta Cycling would like the opportunity to say thank you for your continued support! Without our fantastic customers we wouldn't have the ability to spread the cycling craze throughout the community, so we would like to say, "Thank You!” Come by the Vinings store for local beer and food served by Team Drummond’s MS 150 Team; a raffle for great prizes; and of course great savings! All raffle proceeds go directly to the MS 150, Team Drummond and the fight against MS! Also, Storck Bicycles will be present for a demo day with all their newest, latest, greatest products! So, join us for the regular Saturday morning rides, and hang around following for refreshments, food, and fun.
Store Hours this Saturday 8:00 -6:00. Saturday, July 25th only – Save 10% OFF Storewide, Ansley or Vinings, on your purchase of clothing and accessories. Sorry, offer not valid on sale items, labor, or bicycles. 9:00 – Storck Bicycles’ Demo Day – All Day Saturday Six Flags Ride, 40, 50, or 62 miles 10:00 – Vinings Loop, 22 miles 11:15 – until - Customer Appreciation Day Cookout


7-23-2009 Cross Practice The Cross Practices at Jim Miller Park in Marietta will begin Aug. 5. Parking the large field across from the fairgrounds; look for bikes with roof racks. Typically, people start around 5:00 pm and finish about 7 or later as light allows. There is nothing formal (ie no set "race" distance or "workout", but riders often get together and decide what to do that evening when everyone is finished warming up. Sometimes it's intervals, sometimes it's a few mock races of a couple laps. Everyone is always free to do what is on their own training plan. Dinner often follows. I've also been told that the Secret Training Location/STL weekend practices will begin in August. Details forthcoming.

US Pro Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed for the US Pro races in August in Greenville, SC. Applications for all volunteer positions are available online at the official event web site, www.usacyclingchampionships.com/volunteer.html.  Applicants must be at least 18 years old, and will require a signature on a waiver form at volunteer check-in prior to each race. For more information on volunteer opportunities, contact Medalist Sports at 770-631-1239 or email Kimberly Morgan at GSBC at kmorgan@usacyclingchampionships.com.

Brewery Parking July 25th From The Brewery contact: We've been ask to spread the word for cyclists to park in the north lot this Saturday, 7/25/09. Anheuser Busch is having a party for the employees. The south lot will be closed starting Friday afternoon in preparation for the Saturday party. Thanks for spreading the word and continuing to be considerate and respectful on the property.


7-22-2009 Paulding SORBA TT's Who: We want everyone to come out and play!
What: Paulding SORBA's TNTT on the SCST
Where: Hiram Trailhead at mile marker 14.7 on the Silver Comet Trail
When: Every Tuesday Night from 6-8:30 p.m. July 7th, 14th,21st and 28th
Why: The TT is free and we want to raise awareness of the Silver Comet Side Trail. We're running two options 3.5 and 7 miles to offer up something for everyone.

Course Description: On both routes you'll have PLENTY of time to hammer and get your heart rate ready fro the dirt. You'll be going out the Silver Comet (Concrete) and returning on the side trail (DIRT, ROCKS, ROOTS, CREEKS). The course will be marked clearly and both it and the comet are open to all. You'll be riding at your own risk. This course is FAST and alot of fun!

Please remember to pre hydrate and bring plenty of water as July is one of hottest months of the year. We welcome everyone to join us and look forward to seeing ya'll in the Hiram parking lot next to the kiosk. We will have a donation jar to raise funds for tools. As everyone knows we DIG RIDE and SMILE! All donations will go towards building more trails here in Paulding County.

The 28th we will be using as a fund raiser for Blackbeltpeg who's doing a "Save the Tata's" 3 day this year. Any support will be appreciated.

Trouble at Sope Creek I've been asked to get the word out to stay off the closed trails at Sope Creek! People are complaining. More info. over on the SORBA forum.

New Advertiser Welcome to our new advertiser, Kelly Kennedy of KK Massage. Kelly is a licensed massage therapist and loves working with athletes. She is an avid cyclist, too. Her rates are really reasonable! I've had the chance to have a recovery massage with Kelly, and she's good! What a better way to recover from a hard ride or prepare for an important race or century! Click on her ad to email her for more information.

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7-21-2009 Welsh National Championship Atlanta resident and Welsh National Brendan Sullivan won the Welsh Road Race National Championship for riders over 40/Vets this past weekend in Wales. (For those that don't know, Wales is one of the nations that makes up Great Britain aka "England.") Brendan races in the US for Iron Data and is always a factor in Pro/1/2 races. Congraulations, Brendan!

Georgia Cross News! I can now post some news about the Georgia Cross series! First weekend of October: Saturday. There will be a Supercross style short track state championship followed by a 4 hour race. Sunday is race 1 of Georgia Cross. I think the short track and 4 hour race is at LH Thomson Co. The CX race (again, I think) is at Sandy Creek Park. Cereal Bowl Hill is back! .....and from the Velodrome...

Psycho Cross at the DLV!  The East Point Velodrome Association is proud to announce that it will be hosting the first ever Psycho Cross event at the Dick Lane Velodrome on Saturday October 31st. The event will be the EPVA’s first foray outside of it’s Pro Race Series track cycling events. The race will be held all over the grounds of the Dick Lane Velodrome in East Point, GA as well as one part of the circuit that will run on the velodrome surface itself. The short course is sure to suit the more skilled racers, with plenty of tight turns and changing surfaces. The races are scheduled to be run throughout the afternoon with the featured A race to be held as the sun is setting. Fantastic food, beer, music and commentary will make this a race not to be missed. More details will be available as they become finalized, and will be found at
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?EastPointVelodromeAs/d457afb3a4/5f3c67c4a7/f4ddec4e84 Proceeds from the race will benefit the EPVA in maintaining the Dick Lane Velodrome and managing and operating it’s cycling programs including the highly successful Bicycle Little League youth cycling
program. We are looking for sponsors for the race so if you are interested in associating your company or product with the event please contact jeff@dicklanevelodrome.com for more information on how to do so.

CHICKS AT THE CHIC!
Women’s clinic, ride, and social
Chicopee MTB trails, Gainesville, GA
Saturday, August 22, 2009
9am – 2pm

Mark your calendars for the first annual “Chicks at the Chic” event.

Join Sorella Cycling’s Alison Lowry and Norma Rainwater, and Gainesville SORBA’s Joy Bolt for a fun day at Chicopee Trails in Gainesville.
There will be a clinic in the morning with a beginner group and an intermed/advanced group.
Then we’ll hit the trails for a group ride.
We’ll eat lunch and then raffle off some cool door prizes just for women!
Updates to follow as our plans develop.
Sign up today! Limited to 25 women.
e-mail: normarainwater@charter.net
Please specify what group – beginner or intermed/advanced

Storck Demo Day From Atlanta Cycling: We would like to invite you to the Storck Demo Day. Don't miss your chance to "ride the bike that destroys its competition!". The demo day is Saturday, July 25, 2009 at our Vinings location beginning at 9:00AM. Email todd@atlantacycling.com to reserve a bike for the 9:00am or 10:00am group ride. Bring your pedals, shoes, and helmet. Hope to see you there, Atlanta Cycling

7-27-2009 Norcross Crit Photos I was at the Norcross Crit (Gwinnett Bike Fest) on Saturday. I have plenty of pictures up at http://sadlebred.smugmug.com. Of course, you can buy a copy if you find a photo you like!

Cesar Grajales (Rock Racing) wins the Pro/1/2 crit in Norcross on Saturday.

Free Drinks After Tuesday Cycleworks Ride From Team Cycleworks: Special Offer frm Nancy G's for Tuesday Night Rides On Tuesday nights join us after the ride to enjoy the great menu and relaxed atmosphere at Nancy G's. For JUL 28th & AUG 4th, order a sandwich or entree and receive a domestic beer or house wine at no charge, courtesy of Nancy. No other discounts can be combined during this offer. If we have a good turnout, Nancy is considering extending this offer thru the end of the season. Trish's Note: This is the Cycleworks Steel Magnolia's ride that starts from the Kroger/Nancy G's parking lot on Tuesdays at 6:30.

Promoting SE Cycling Be on the lookout for Southeastern Cycling info. cards at local bike shops soon! Do you want some to distribute? Email me at sttarlite@hotmail.com. \

7-28-2009 Calendar Updated I updated the calendar with everything I have through October. I am waiting on the NC CX and GA CX series schedules.

Firefighter Shoots Bicycle Rider in NC....and gets charged with attempted first degree murder. WYFF story.

Covington is This Weekend! Yep, everyone knows that the Covington Century is this weekend. Fox 5 Atlanta had a segment about it on Good Day Atlanta.

Pepper Crit is a Go! The Pepper Place Criterium is on Sept. 12 in Birmingham, AL. It's a really fun crit. Can't wait to go! www.pepperplacecriterium.com/

The winners of the Women's 1/2/3 at the Norcross Crit. 1st: Leigh Hopkins (Vanderkitten)

7-30-2009 Bicycle Swap Northstar Bicycle in Dawsonville , Ga. is holding a Bike Swap and yard sale on Saturday August 1st. Sellers will receive all of their money. No profit or fee for the shop. They are located just off of Ga. 400 on the right just before the Outlet Mall. Look for the sale sign. Here are the details: On Saturday August 1st Northstar Bicycle in Dawsonville will be holding a Bike Gear Swap and yard sale. All are welcome to sell, shop, swap, or hang out. The event will start at 9:00 am and will finish at 6:00 pm. If you would like to bring items to sell please attach an index card to each item with the sale price, your name and phone number. Only cycling items will be accepted. Bring the items on the day of the sale and pick up the items that do not sell by 6:00 pm. All sales will be cash only and if your item sells then the cash will be held for you until the end of the day. The seller will receive all of the money from their item/s. Please come early and participate in our weekly Saturday morning road bike ride that leaves at 8:30 am. There is an A, B, and Ladies ride available. The rides are about 25-30 miles depending on the group ride you choose. All rides are no drop rides so don't hesitate to try because you will not be left behind. Please call if you have any questions about the Bike Gear Swap and yard sale or about our weekly rides. Look forward to seeing a great turn out, John and Kelly Northstar Bicycle 706-265-4397

Last TNT TT From SORBA Gainesville Join the fun for the last Thursday Night Time Trial of the series this Thursday (weather permitting)! Registration starts around 5:30 PM and timing will start around 6:00. We'll have some snacks and swag give-a-ways throughout the evening with the awards ceremony around 8:00.

Junior National Championships The first day of the Junior National Championships was Wednesday. Frazier Cycling started off the week with a good showing. Abigail Aldridge won the silver in the Junior Women 10-12, and "Fast" Zoe Frazier won the gold in the Junior Women 13-14.
 

7-29-2009 Niner Demo Who: Alpha Bikes and Niner
When: This weekend, Sat Aug 1 and Sun Aug 2
Times: Sat. 9a - 4p / Sun. 9a - 2p
Where: Big Creek MTB Trails
What:the
- R.I.P. 9s - S, M, L
- JET 9s - M, L, XL
- E.M.D. 9 - S
- AIR 9 - M (maybe)
Call Michael at the shop for deets (770-410-1928) Big thanks to Big Creek, RAMBO and Mike Stanley at Niner

7-31-2009 Road Nationals Michael Stone of Georgia was 22nd today at the Road National Championships in the Junior Men 17-18; Ty Magner (Hincapie) was 4th. Congratulations, Michael! Mike Olheiser (warp9bikes.com/Tristar) from Huntsville won the Elite (Category 1) National Road Championships.