You know we racers love BUMP N GRIND! The 15 year anniversary was this
weekend, and it's one of the longest running races in the Southeast. The
course is one of the last long, epic XC courses in the Southeast. It's
always in great shape, and it's just plain fun. BUMP does a wonderful job of
maintaining the trails. The volunteers are always awesome and friendly. The
neutral feed near the top of the hill is great and makes a unique part of
the race (Really, you guys think of everything! Gatorade, water, and water
sprayers...). Registration is well organized and goes quickly. The prizes
are awesome (love cash for Sport!)...BUT
SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE ABOUT THE TIMING ISSUE!! It's never
been great, but we waited over SIX HOURS for the awards on
Sunday. Maybe it's time to consider hiring a different timing company. I
know you hire one to do the timing for the race. They had people in the
wrong classes, wrong age groups, and in a few cases the wrong category
(experts racing sport and such). It was hot, people had their children
out there the entire time, we were hungry & thirsty, and some of us drive a
long way to race including a time change not in our favor going home. We
don't want to get home at midnight as we have to be up very early for work
on Monday.Please,
Please, BUMP, fix the timing issue. There are plenty
of other races in the Southeast (Ex. Gone Riding) that have results ready
and awards done within an hour of the finish of the race. Consider talking
to the other promoters to see who they use for timing. There are several
timing companies other than said one that screws it up.
BUMP N GRIND is too good of a race to have such horrible timing issues.
Thanks for listening.
Trish Albert
(Trish's note: This is my opinion only. It does not represent the views of
the rest of Southeastern Cycling or its advertisers.)
6-2-2009
BUMP Response I got two emails from BUMP members; I think one may be a
board member as well. They and the club were both disappointed with the
timing and how long it took to get everything resolved with the race on
Sunday. Apparently the timing company said all of the prior year's problems
had been worked out. (Where have we heard that before with this company??)
The original plan was to have awards done by 1:30 to make sure everyone
could leave early or stay and watch the pros.
Here's my problem. They have had problems with this timer for YEARS! Why not
find someone new?? I've made suggestions, others have made suggestions. They
have a starting point, now someone needs to act on it. The easy way out is
to bring the timer back year after year. Is it price? Is it ease of hiring
the same one? I don't know.
It is such a shame for an otherwise great (and I mean every
other aspect of the race is something other promoters could emulate) race to
be marred by such a large problem. I know BUMP and its members work very
hard to put on the race. But guys, this problem isn't like running out of a
size of tshirts. This is a big deal! You WILL lose racers. I already know
several people that will not be coming back. I'm going to give Bump N Grind
one more chance, but if stand around for more than 2 hours after my race
next year, I won't be back.
6-3-2009
Macon MTB Clinic From OMBA: OMBA is hosting a beginner's mountain
bike clinic June 7th at the Georgia Industrial Children's Home (Pig Trail)
at 4 p.m. We will talk about some things, practice some basic skills, and
then go for a ride. This will be a casual event and everyone is welcome.
Please tell anybody you know that might be interested in learning some MTB
basics. If you would like to participate, please bring a bike, helmet,
sturdy shoes, and water. If you have any questions, you can email me at will.a.oconnor AT gmail.com or post a question here:
http://www.sorbaomba.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=886 Thanks all.
Freedom Riders Screening There will be a screening of the freeride
movie Freedom Riders in Charlotte, NC on June 20th in conjunction with the
Cowbell Challenge.
Details are here.
Western NC Bike Demo MSF Road & Mountain Bike Demo
presented by: WNC Bicycle Dealers Association
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Alexander Mountain Bike Park
There will be numerous companies w/ bikes to ride. Will bring Foes, Kona,
Transition, Ibis, and Pinarello Come check everything out
Directions to Alexander Mountain Bike Park From Asheville Take US 19/23
north to the UNCA exit. At the end of the exit, turn (left) onto Broadway
Ave. At light, go (right) onto Riverside Dr. Broadway will eventually turn
into US 251 (Dixie Hwy). At stop sign (by prison)continue straight. Take a (right)onto
Lower flat creek rd. Take the next (left) onto Flint hill Rd. Take the next
(left) onto Murray De Bruhl, (road narrows and turns to dirt-continue
through gate to Alexander MTB facility.
National Trails Day Don't forget that National Trails Day is
Saturday, June 6th! Check out www.sorba.org
for various activities including work parties at Sope Creek, a Time Trial at
Tribble Mill in Gwinnett County, and more!
6-4-2009
Bud Plant Parking From Joann Powell This Friday the Anheuser Busch
Brewery in Cartersville is celebrating Bring Your Child To Work Day. The
south parking lot will be closed to provide activities for the employee’s
children. Cyclists must park in the north lot this Friday.
Also, it's a good time to consider how grateful we are to have such a
wonderful, safe place to park while we enjoy riding on the beautiful rural
roads of Bartow and surrounding counties. Please respect the Anheuser Busch
Brewery and the employees by following a few common sense rules:
* No peeing in the parking lot or behind bushes on the property.
* Change clothes discreetly.
* No dropping trash or hanging clothes to dry on the fence.
* Make eye contact, smile, and wave when appropriate. Not a bad rule on the
road as well.
* Leave optimal, close to front door parking places for the employees.
* Limit riding around the parking lot as you wait for a ride to begin.
Employees coming to work don't want to worry about dodging cyclists as they
look for a place to park.
Please pass the information along to any cyclists you know that may not be
on the Brewery Rider list, but enjoy the privilege of parking at the
Anheuser Busch Brewery.
Silver Comet Warning From the webgeek: A large buckle has form in the
concrete at the west end of the ramp for the tunnel under Mt Olivett Rd.
It's fairly large, similar to the two others which formed a few years ago.
It's especially dangerous when approaching form the west as it drops of very
quickly onto the approach ramp for the tunnel.
6-5-2009
Women's MTB Clinic Join us for a skills clinic at Tribble Mill Park on
Saturday, June 13th, 9am - noon. The skills portion will be beginner and
intermediate friendly, and we will also discuss planning for an endurance
race or ride. We will ride the Dirty Spokes race course towards the end of
the clinic. Also, if there is interest, we may venture over to the new
Harbins Park since it is only 3 miles away. Clinic leaders: Grace Hughes and
Laina Hamilton We have about 6 spots left. Post up if you have any
questions, or you can send me an email:
lainahamilton@bellsouth.net
6-6-2009
Getting in Touch with Trish the Week of June 7 If you email me the week
of June 7, give me
AT LEAST 48 hours to get back to you. I have a HUGE work project that will be taking
up most of my week. I'll get back to everyone, just not with my usual
speediness. As much as I love working on the website, it is the day job that
pays my mortgage!
6-8-2009
Atlanta Cycling Maintenance Class Atlanta Cycling is please to announce
we are teaching another
Park Tools Maintenance Class June 15th. Also, join us June 14th for a
FREE tube changing class for a basic instruction on how to change a flat
tire. Don't miss this unique hands-on program of learning bicycle
maintenance and repair from our expert technicians, AKA Ryan Walsh
(Non-Expert). Sincerely, Todd Melton
Atlanta Cycling
6-10-2009 Beat the Heat Challenge at Brasstown Bald to Fight Childhood
Obesity, Support Tour de Georgia’s Return Unique Tour de France Viewing
Party at Race’s Conclusion
Atlanta (June 2009)— Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is presenting
competitive cyclists with a seemingly irresistible challenge: race 4,784
feet to the top of Brasstown Bald Mountain to help raise awareness about
childhood obesity and create excitement for the return of Tour de Georgia.
Beat the Heat, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, will take
place the weekend of July 18 and 19 at Falling Waters, a mountain retreat in
north Georgia. The event kicks off Saturday with events for cyclists of all
levels and includes a myriad of physical activities, including cycling, time
trials, criteriums, mountain biking and duathlons.
Beat the Heat’s signature event, the Georgia Natural Gas Beat the Heat Ride,
is a 100K challenge bicycle ride that starts at Falling Waters and finishes
at the top of the world-famous Brasstown Bald Mountain on Sunday. Notable
professional riders will participate in the ride and set the climb time to
beat. After traversing an elevation of 4,784 feet, riders will join
spectators for a one-of-a-kind Tour de France viewing party atop Brasstown
Bald Mountain. The Tour de France will be taking place at the same time and
at the same elevation.
Last year, the Tour de Georgia raised more than $400,000 for Children’s
Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service. With the support of the
Tour de Georgia Foundation, Children’s launched Beat the Heat this year to
continue generating support for its wellness initiatives from multi-sport
and cycling enthusiasts.
"We applaud Children’s for the organization's proactive work to reduce
childhood obesity and support the Tour's return,” said George Hincapie. "I
encourage all cyclists and tri-athletes in the Southeast to come to
Brasstown to support both Children’s and the return of the Tour."
True to its mission, Beat the Heat’s two-day itinerary seeks to educate and
engage both the athlete and the athlete's family.
Guests are invited to visit the free Fit Families Expo, where exhibitors and
sponsors will share tips for leading healthier lives. Other signature events
include:
• Falling Waters X-Country Challenge—Cross-country mountain bike race with
more than 3,000 feet of climbing (and descending) with single track trails
and short distances on either gravel or pavement
• TTs (Time Trials) —Challenging bike run for professionals, featuring an
8.24-mile loop that climbs out of Falling Waters with a 1,000-foot elevation
gain and fast descents
• Kids Duathlon—For children ages 6 to 17, this ride takes place in the deep
conservation areas of Falling Waters
• Streets, Creeks and Sneaks 7-mile Trail Run—Challenging, uphill mountain
run
• Streets, Creeks and Sneaks 5K—Exhilarating run with modest elevation
changes
Visit BeatTheHeatGA.com for more information about admission, registration,
times and dates.
Upcoming Races From Georgia
Grand Prix: Cycle For Parkinsons Up Next…The Latest on the Gwinnett
Bike Fest…GCGP points updated
During the weekend of June 27th and 28th, bicycle racers from around
the southeast will converge on Gwinnett County with two thoughts in
mind, first and foremost to help “ease the burden and find a cure”
for those suffering with Parkinsons Disease, and to claim a portion
of the over $3,000 prize purse.
Frazier Cycling, with the Gwinnett Sports Commission and Top View
Sports will join forces to host the two days of bike racing. Top
View Sports will produce the Saturday, June 27th road race in
Gwinnett County. Day two will take place on the beautiful campus of
Georgia Gwinnett College, which has been a venue of the Allgood
Cycle For Parkinsons all four years. Online registration is open at
www.truesport.com. For the race flyer, course maps and more info
visit www.fraziercycling.com.
Norcross-based bicycle manufacturer, Blue Competition Cycles, and
Frazier Cycling are teaming up to promote junior cycling and
encourage juniors 14 and under to come out and race at the Cycle For
Parkinsons Weekend. They will be giving away a 2009 RD1 model road
bike to one junior 10 -14 who races both the road race and the
criterium. The RD1 which retails for $1,995.00 is Blue's most
popular road bike and a perfect entry level bike for any junior
rider. Blue sponsors the Frazier Cycling Juniors race team which
holds 9 national medals including 2 national championships.
Gwinnett Bike Fest
The Gwinnett Bike Fest is just around the corner…5 days…6 races! The
schedule is up at www.gcvb.org/bikefest and the race flyer and maps
will be posted within the next couple days. Online registration will
open next week. The 2009 Gwinnett Bike Fest will be one of the
biggest and best races in the southeast!
Augusta to Host IMBA World
Summit The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA)
has announced that Augusta, Georgia, will host the 2010 IMBA World
Summit (May 5-8). Mayor Deke Copenhaver proclaimed, “It is truly an
honor to host the IMBA gathering in Augusta. Our city continues to
grow in its reputation as a bicycling destination, and this event
will showcase our region to a worldwide audience of trail
enthusiasts.”
The event, expected to be the largest yet in IMBA's history of
hosting international summits, is open to the public. Topics will
include destination and urban trail networks, land conservation and
sustainable trails, youth outreach and new programs designed to grow
local capacity for the 700+ clubs and patrols in IMBA’s global
network. In addition to informative seminars and networking, the
gathering will feature great parties and plenty of riding --
including a catered tour of the Forks Area Trail System (FATS), an
IMBA Epic.
“The Augusta summit will serve as an essential clearinghouse to
advance information on everything to do with mountain biking and
trail-based recreation,” states IMBA Executive Director Mike Van
Abel. “We will bring leaders in trail design together with land
managers, the bicycle industry and IMBA’s thriving grassroots clubs.
These are the key influencers that shape the sport, and only an IMBA
summit can connect them all in the same place, at the same time.”
Attendees will receive copious educational materials, while
connecting with mountain biking enthusiasts from around the globe.
2010 IMBA World Summit: "Great communities build great trails."
For additional information about the 2010 IMBA World Summit, please
contact Events Manager Patti Bonnet.
Sponsorship inquires should be directed to Development Director Rich
Cook.
6-17-2009
Light News Week Seems like a light news week. Got something to
share? Email me at
sttarlite@hotmail.com.
Rock Hawk SERC/GCS Race T
oROCK HAWK RACE: REGISTER EARLY IF YOU'RE CAMPING OR LODGING! The
lake will be slammed that weekend.
Goneriding link: https://www.sportsbaseonline.com/Item.aspx?id=2976
July 4th Weekend is a busy weekend :roll: and I'm sure many of you
are planning some family time. If however, you are planning on
racing in this event and would like to bring the family this would
be a good event to bring the kids, the boat, canoe, or any water
oriented playthings. On site, there are primitive & RV sites (tents
are OK on the RV sites as well) multiple bathrooms with showers for
the ladies & the kids along with a beach to keep the youngsters
occupied. Please register ASAP as the sites are filling up already.
Georgia Games Info. Info.
for the Georgia Games is up at
http://www.georgiagames.org/.
Click on the cycling links. the events are July 11-12.
Wow Not a single person has
emailed me in over 2 months with any race news, team news, etc. SE
Cycling news looks to be getting sparse. I try to troll the local
websites as much as possible, but I can't get everything. Drop me an
email at
sttarlite@hotmail.com. Only takes a minute!
Thomson Day is Back! Word on the street and the
Thomson website is that Thomson
Day will be back this year on Oct. 3-4. From their website: "After a
brief hiatus Thomson Day returns. This is the weekend when we say thanks to
people who ride Thomson products. October 3rd and 4th, 2009 will feature
plant tours, product destruction, the Georgia Short Track State Championship
on the 3rd and the 4 Hours of Thomson on the 4th, bonfires and general
mayhem. Stay tuned for details!"
6-19-2009
Upcoming Events at the Grange The
Grange Public House
in Decatur has
several events coming up that are cycling related including
showing the Tour De France on tvs throughout the pub. I'm sure I'll
make my way down there to watch the Tour one night.
Team Pacesetter Steel From Pacesetter:
"A quick big ups to our
Pacesetter Steel Service Cycling P/B Litespeed team mate Chad
Madan who won the Masters 35-39 State Crit jersey on Saturday in
Macon by going in the winning break with Eric Murphy this goes
nicely with his Georiga Masters State Road Race jersey won a few
weeks prior. In addition our TN native and Litespeed employee Chris
Brown won the TN Masters State Crit jersey."
Cycle for Parkisons Don't forget about the
Cycle for Parkison's race on June 27-28. Juniors, visit
http://www.fraziercycling.com to learn about the free Juniors
bike giveaway! (You must race to be eligible. Details are on the
Frazier Cycling site.)
4th ANNUAL CYCLE FOR PARKINSONS-June 27-28, 2009
Benefiting Georgia Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease
Association
(Gwinnett County, GA) – During the weekend of June 27th and 28th,
bicycle racers from around the southeast will converge on Gwinnett
County with two thoughts in mind, first and foremost to help “ease
the burden and find a cure” for those suffering with Parkinsons
Disease, and to claim a portion of the over $3,000 prize purse.
Frazier Cycling, with the Gwinnett Sports Commission and Top View
Sports will join forces to host the two days of bike racing. Top
View Sports will produce the Saturday, June 27th road race in Barrow
County. Day two will take place on the beautiful campus of Georgia
Gwinnett College, which has been a venue of the Allgood Cycle For
Parkinsons all four years. The Sunday race at Georgia Gwinnett
College in Lawrenceville is also a very spectator friendly venue to
view bike racing, up close and personal, as cyclists will wiz by at
speeds between 25 to 30 miles an hour on the 0.8 mile criterium
course.
In the past three years, Frazier Cycling has raised over $10,000 for
the Georgia Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association
through the Allgood Cycle For Parkinsons event. This year’s event is
included in the Georgia Cycling Gran Prix, Georgia’s newest bike
race points series which includes 12 events between February and
August. “We have two objectives, put on a top quality race event for
local and regional cyclists and raise awareness and funds for the
American Parkinsons Disease Association,” states Cathy Frazier of
Frazier Cycling. “And while it may seem that cycling and Parkinson's
Disease are not related, there is currently, an innovative research
study that proves that cycling does indeed reduce the symptoms of
PD.”
An estimated 1.5 million Americans have Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's is a slowly progressive brain disorder resulting in the
loss of dopamine production. Dopamine is the neuro-transmitter
responsible for aiding in body movements. Symptoms include slowness
of movement, tremor, muscle stiffness, and postural instability. To
date there is no cure.
Girl's MTB Camp From SORBA: (Trish's note:
This is for middle school aged GIRLS. They are not offering women's
clinics. What a great way to get kids involved in mountain biking!)
For the first time ever, Elachee Nature Science Center and SORBA
(the Southern Off-Road Bicycling Association) are offering a
mountain biking camp for GIRLS ONLY. From June 22-26, middle
school-aged girls will explore the fun and beginner-friendly new
trails that go through kudzu fields, across creeks, and under the
forest canopy in Chicopee Woods. Local SORBA volunteer Sarah McCourt
will lead rides and scavenger hunts on the trails. Throughout the
week-long camp the girls will improve their skills at avoiding
obstacles and using teamwork to solve trail puzzles. The girls will
also practice using GPS equipment and spotting wildlife such as
salamanders. Campers meet every day at Elachee at 9:00AM and ride,
have lunch and enjoy other activities until 2:00PM. For more
information, please call 770 535 1976 or see the website at
www.elachee.org and click on the summer camp link.
Cartecay 4th of July Weekend Rides Cartecay
Bikes Annual 4th of July Ride
Saturday July 4th 9:30am at the Ocoee Whitewater Center Picnic area
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced routes on the Tanasi Trail
System. Pot luck lunch! Bring something to share for the Party at
the Pavillion! Come out and celebrate! Call Cartecay Bikes for more
info: 706-635-2453
July 5th Tour de France Road Ride!
Sunday July 5th 9am, meet at Big Creek Fire Station
Come celebrate the start of 2009 Tour de France with Cartecay Bike
Shop. We will be dong the 70 mile Tour de France Challenge loop,
bring your legs! Any questions call Cartecay Bikes 706-635-2453
Morgan Falls This
AJC Article summarizes the status on the Morgan Falls Bridge
controversy in Cobb County.
Riverside Park Breakins There have been
reports of car break ins at Riverside Park in Roswell. If you park
there to ride, be sure to hide your valuables. I cyclist's car was
hit last week. Police told her "the criminals were going from park
to park and breaking into cars." Be prudent no matter where are, and
don't leave anything of value in sight in your car.
Charlotte/NC News From Charlotte Sports
Cycling
June 27
State Games of NC Mountain Bike Race
June 27 @ US National Whitewater Center
Great place to bring the whole family.
Volunteers needed for the mountain bike event. If you are available,
please email Neal at nealboyd@charlottesportscycling.com
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Coming in August - Mark your calendars.
The 9th Annual Giordana Crossroads Cycling Classic - coming to a
City near you!
5 Days of Fast Crit Racing - August 4 - 8
New for 2009 - INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM OMNIUM
The event will be an with Giordana leader jerseys awarded to all
categories each night. This is one event you want to put on the
calendar.
The event will kick off in Mocksville, NC where the organizing crew
has lined up live music, beer gardens, and all kinds of
entertainment for the whole family.
Event info is posted at www.crossroadscyclingclassic.com
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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://m1e.net/c?44778155-6RqqnOMnprPsQ%404355216-JnsA/XRe8w37A
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Rivers Edge Mountain Bike Marathon
US National Whitewater Center
Endurance Racing, Music and Entertainment for the Whole Family
Saturday, August 29
www.charlottemtnbike.com
POA Cycling Summer Race Series
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.
June 25th, 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
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State Games of North Carolina
Criterium in Mooresville - June 21
Mountain Bike Race at US National Whitewater Center - June 27 www.ncsports.org
Kennesaw/Beyond Allatoona Ride The
Kennesaw/Beyond Allatoona ride time is changing to 8 am!
6-22-2009 Georgia Cup TT This event is a FUN
event for everyone! Take a look at the details listed below and get
your team together! This is the first of only 2 Georgia Cup Team
Time Trials. The course is super FLAT and FAST. No 'out & back' -
the course is a big circle!
How do you get started?
Step 1: Get your team set up
Step 2: Register online at bikereg.com - one person registers the
entire team and selects team name. See current confirmed riders list
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http://www.bikereg.com/events/ConfList.asp?EventID=7741
Step 3: Let you friends and Teammates know about this great event!
If you would are looking for more teammates email info@georgiacup.com.
There will be race day registration and we will place you on a team.
TTT Homepage:
http://www.georgiacup.com/races.php?series=tt&id=15
Course: The TTT course has less than 500 feet of climbing! Course is
approximately 30 kilometers (see race flier).
Teams: Teams consist of four (4) competitors (minimum of 2). Mixed
teams require one female rider.
Three groups of teams are eligible; Men's, Women's, and Mixed.
Each group has five categories; Open (no age restrictions), UNDER
140 cumulative age (no age restrictions), 140+ cumulative age (no
age restrictions), 180+ cumulative age (no rider shall be under the
age of 30), JUNIORS – under 73 cumulative age (no rider shall be
over the age of 18).
The Roswell Department of Transportation is
installing Roswell's first bike box. (Trish's Note: It's on
Riverside at the intersection of Dogwood)
What is a bike box?
The bike box is an intersection safety design to prevent bicycle/car
collisions, especially those between drivers turning right and
bicyclists going straight. It is a green box on the road with a
white bicycle symbol inside. It includes green bicycle lanes
approaching and leading from the box.
Why are bike boxes being installed? The main goal is to prevent
collisions between motorists turning right and cyclists going
straight. It's all about visibility and awareness. At a red light,
cyclists are more visible to motorists by being in front of them. At
a green light, the green bike lane
through the intersection reminds motorists and cyclists to watch for
each other.
Junior's Ride From the Low Country Cyclists:
(Trish's Note: This is on the SC/GA Coast.) Thursday 25th June,
6.00pm. Hutchinson Island. One hour + time for questions/answers.
A controlled double rotating paceline, in a safe environment where
everybody knows what everybody else is supposed to be doing. This is
seperate from the usual Thursday HI ride. You can,
* learn and practice what to do
* learn and practice what not to do
* avoid producing gaps and learn what to do with them when they
occur
* ask questions,......... its the right forum
* JUNIORS, already introduced to the sport, please come & discuss
YOUR needs so future rides can be planned for YOU.
This is an introductory ride. It may repeat on other dates if
required. Juniors and newer riders are welcome who feel they need to
be safer.
Further announcements will follow on parking, weather, waivers etc.
nick@itspedaltime.com
6-23-2009
Beat the Heat Rescheduled (Trish's note: This does NOT affect
the Gone Riding mountain bike race scheduled for that weekend. The
mountain bike race WILL be held. Knowing Terry and Dave Berger, it
will be a good race!)
From
http://www.beattheheatga.com/ Due to overwhelming response from
both participants and sponsors, the Beat the Heat Challenge has been
rescheduled to Saturday, Oct. 10, and Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009. All
events will move to this new date, with the exception of the Georgia
Championship Series Race No. 7. This exciting mountain biking race
will take place at Falling Waters on Sunday, July 19. For those
interested in the GCS No. 7 race, go to www.goneriding.com to
register. We will provide refunds for those who registered and do
not wish to reschedule. For registered participants who do want to
reschedule, contact us to authorize the application of your current
registration the new event dates.
We are excited that the Beat the Heat Challenge has been so well
received and we hope you'll continue to spread the word to your
friends and family about this exciting event.
Perimeter Area Bridge Eric Ellis had an
accident on the new bridge near Perimeter Mall. He was severely
injured but his recovering.
Here is his warning to everyone. The photos are pretty
spectacular. The thing that caused his fall is still there, months
later.
Pacesetter Steel News From Pacesetter Steel:
Chris Brown won the Avery Trace Pro,1, 2 race this past weekend!
Brown had some good competition with teams such as Myogenesis,
Warp9/ Tristar, Krystal, and Texas Roadhouse, but in the end, he
wound up claiming the number one spot. Brown got in a breakaway with
three other riders from Krystal, Myogenesis, and Warp9/ Tristar. On
the last climb of the day, Brown attacked for a final time and
dropped the rest of the break to take the heroic solo victory! Nice
job to Chris!
6-24-2009
Updated Calendar I updated the calendar at the top of the page
with races through Sept. I know the GA and TN calendarsm are, but I
know of at least one promoter that is planning a race for Sept. I am
waiting on details. There are plenty of races up in the Carolinas,
though. Cyclocross calendars typically are not released until
August. I will update the calendar as I get the information.
What Other Websites Do You Visit? I'm
interested in what other local websites that people visit. Either
email me at
sttarlite@hotmail.com or take the poll below.
Trek Demo Saturday From
Free Flite: Trek will be back
with their big rig full of Trek and Gary Fisher demo bikes at
Blankets Creek Saturday July 11th. On site from 10 am until 3 pm.
All you need is a drivers license, your shoes, your pedals, and
helmet. I will post a complete list of bikes available when I hear
from TJ.
Jump Jam Reality Bikes's
Jump Jam will be July 11 at Central Park.
Bike Financing Interesting....As part of
Midtown Alliance's effort to promote green transportation options -
they are partnering with the Buckhead and Midtown Community Banks to
offer 0% loans for bike purchases.
Midtown Community Bank Bike Loan Program Open a MAX Rewards Checking
account and then you are eligible to apply for a 12-month, 0% APR
loan for the purchase of a bicycle up to $2,500. The MAX Reward
Checking account pays 4.00% APY on balances up to $100,000, has no
maintenance fee and provides account holders with free access to
ATMs anywhere. I don't have any more details other than this - but
you can find out more info through this link: For more details, go
to
http://www.upgradeyourbank.com/bike-loan.html or visit
them at 860 Peachtree St (in Spire Condos).
6-25-2009
Cycle for Parkisons Race Note The Saturday, June 27th Cycle For
Parkinsons road race will take place in Gwinnett County, not Barrow
County/Winder as was originally advertised. Start/Finish for
Saturday will be at Alcova Elementary School - 770 Ewing Chapel
Road, Dacula, GA 30019. The change was made a few weeks ago, but
evidently there are still some older race flyers out there. Thank
you. Pete Sherrard, Gwinnett Sports Commission. Trish's Note: Please
support this great race for a great cause!!
Warning at the Brewery! If you ride from the
Bud Plant in Cartersville, Listen Up! Employees have recently seen
people "dropping trou" along Busch Drive and near the brewery late.
If you need to heed the call of nature, please stop at one of the
gas stations or fast food places before the brewery. If you just
have to go, do it way, way away from Busch Dr. and the brewery. We
don't want to lose the privilege of parking there. No one wants to
see your naked backside, especially the general public! S
Cycle for Parkinson's Wants The Ladies to
Register! Don't forget that Cycle for Parkinsons in
Gwinnett County is this weekend. Cathy Frazier, the promoter, says
that very few women are registered. I'd like to put the call our to
all women to register for this race! The road race is on Saturday in
Dacula and crit is on Sunday in Lawrenceville It is for a good cause
- 100% of the proceeds from Sunday's race goes to the Georgia
Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association. Go to
www.fraziercycling.com
and click on Cycle for Parkinsons at the top.
6-26-2009
Sope Creek Work Party From SORBA Atlanta: The next work party at
Sope Creek is July 18 from 8-12noon. We will meet at COLUMNS DRIVE
car park (NOTE THE LOCATION CHANGE). Bring gloves, plenty of water,
snack, and wear appropriate clothing (no open toed shoes please).
Lunch is not provided but I will try to have a few small Clif bars
for those who forget to pack a snack.
If you have tools, please bring them but I will have pulaskis and
mcleods. We will be doing finish work on the Kudzu Trail (reroute
#1). Questions? Email me at clmyrickjr@gmail.com.
6-30-2009
Bicycle Benefit Art Show From Pacesetter Steel: The Pacesetter steel
cycling team is presenting an art show titled
"Wheels In Motion" by Quenton Colby at
the Grange in Decatur on July 11th benefiting The Atlanta Kids Club and
Dicklane velodrone. These 7 pieces will portray the energy and emotion
connected with a bicycle that brings us to this machine time and time again.
www.artbyquentoncolby.com
Come Celebrate with Gina! Gina Voci's friends have asked me to get
the word out that she is done with her medical residency! They would like to
invite everyone to a party at the Grange this Sunday, July 6th from
5:30-8:00 pm. (BYOBM-Bring your own beer money. Lots of good brews will be
on tap!)
Barley's TdF Schedule If you are in Greenville, SC, Barley's Tap Room
will have the TdF on the Big Screen. Barley's Taproom Greenville is once
again celebrating the Tour De France
Stage 4 - Team Time Trail - Montpellier > Montpellier
Tuesday, July 7th 8:00 PM (Victory Brewing Co.)
Stage 16 - Martigny > Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Tuesday, July 21st 8:00 PM (Oskar Blues Brewing)
Stage 20 - Montélimar > Mont Ventoux
Saturday, July 25th Noon (Brewery Ommegang/Duvel)
