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April 2010
4-1-2010 Happy April Fool's Day! I won the lottery and will
just be doing Southeasterncycling from now on! April Fool's!
Belgian Beer and Bikes From Everyone's Favorite Cycling Pub:
Belgian Beer & Spring Bike Races
Type: Sports - Sporting Event
Start Time: Sunday, April 4, 2010 at 5:00pm
End Time: Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 8:00pm
Location: The Marlay House
Description We are throwing on some fab Belgian and Belgian
style beers as a tip of the hat the epic Spring Classics bike racing
and we will show the first US broadcasts of the the following
events. So stay off the web, twitter etc, get yer arses down, get a
few Belgians into you and cheer on your favorite hard men in the
races. (incl St Bernardous Tripel, Belgian Sour Ales, Ommegang's,
Duvel to enjoy) Tour of Flanders Flanders: April 4, 5-7p ET, Paris
Roubaix: April 11, 6-8pm ET Fleche Wallone: April 25, 2-3pm ET
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=109457339081786&ref=mf
Cobb Bike and Pedestrian Plan The Cobb County Department of
Transportation has completed its 15-month planning project the
Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan which identifies where Cobb
County can improve conditions for bicycling and walking and identify
a strategy for investing in those improvements over
time. Bicycling and walking are important modes of transportation in
Cobb County's future. Whether to help beat the high price of gas, to
enjoy the benefits of physical exercise or just for fun, more and
more people are seeking safe places to walk or bicycle in Cobb
County.
The plan examines the need for physical infrastructure, including
shared use paths, sidewalks, and on-street bike lanes. It also
examines Cobb County's existing planning policies, ordinances, and
development regulations to understand how these practices assist or
impede bicycling or walking in Cobb County. A portion of the study
is dedicated to developing a Safe Routes to School Program for Cobb
County. This county-wide program provides individual Cobb County
schools with a tool-kit to enable more students and parents to walk
or bike to school safely from nearby neighborhoods. In
addition, the plan considers options for an extension of Cobb
County's popular Silver Comet Trail toward the Chattahoochee River
and a connection to Fulton County's trail system. Such a connection
could be a link in a trail of over 100 miles, stretching from
Alabama to Stone Mountain. The plan develops three potential
alignments for the trail extension and recommends a preferred
alignment for more detailed development.
http://dot.cobbcountyga.gov/bikeped/index.htm
Roswell Crit News The 2010 Roswell Criterium schedule is now
posted online
www.roswellcriterium.com
* Go to
https://www.sportsbaseonline.com/search/index.xhtml?query=roswell
or online registration
* Please note that registration has moved. We are no longer at the
old gas station. Race registration is now located at Turn 1 in front
of Capricious.
* For those of you who race Masters, we raised our purse to $1250
for the Masters race.
* We will have a 30 minute US Handcycling event this year.
* Follow us on twitter at
www.twitter.com/roswellcrit
* Follow our Fan Page on Facebook - Roswell Cycling Festival
Hope to see everyone there. We appreciate your support. As always,
we highly recommend you register early. In certain categories our
fields have been known to max out.
Tuscaloosa Race Coverage The Tuscaloosa Race was covered in
the local paper.
http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20100328/NEWS/100329560
More Ride to the Capitol Coverage
http://www.thecrier.net/articles/2010/03/30/front/capitol.txt
Beltline Bicycle Tour http://www.atlantabike.org/bbt2010
2010 BeltLine Bike Tour: Sunday, April 25 from 1-6 pm (registration
starts at noon)
Posted Fri, 2010-02-19 20:03 by rebecca
The BeltLine Bike Tour follows completed and proposed sections of
the BeltLine, primarily on adjacent neighborhood streets, and offers
three route options catering to all abilities. Riders will gather at
the start location at Grady High School (8th St. parking lot)
beginning at noon and leave at 1 pm. All route options loop back to
Grady. After-party for all ABC and BeltLine supporters in the works
- stay tuned! Please click "Read more" to read about the routes
(ranging from 3 to almost 30 miles), to register, and more!
Route Options:
* The Short & Sweet: a three-mile road ride perfect for families or
anyone who enjoys a leisurely pace.
* Off-Road, On-BeltLine: a seven-mile off-road spur south to Inman
Park on the physical BeltLine corridor (mountain or hybrid bikes
recommended. Riders may chose to connect with the Half BeltLine,
bringing the mileage to 14.6)
* The Half BeltLine: a 12-mile road ride great for riding with
friends that offers exposure to Atlanta and BeltLine history.
* The Full BeltLine: a 28-mile road ride providing a real workout
and a chance to see and experience the most of the BeltLine.
Each route is punctuated with educational stops where participants
will learn about BeltLine developments and local history, and the
project's potential impact on the city. The tour is supported with
healthy snacks provided at the start and water refills along the
way. All routes are led by skilled cyclists and each route will have
one SAG vehicle to pick up riders if needed.
Additionally, members of the Atlanta Police Department's motorcycle
unit will provide a rolling road closure for the ride start, the
Short & Sweet, and the Half BeltLine options.
Cost: This ride is a fundraiser to support the programs and
activities of the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition. * $20 per Adult
* Two kids 12 and under may ride free with each paying adult.
* ABC members receive 50% off the registration fee.
Helmets are required for all riders. Ride leaders will follow the
rules of the road and riders are expected to do the same.
Registrants for this ride agree to the conditions of the waiver
(view here) and are covered through ABC's ride insurance (read FAQ
here).
Please visit our ride blog at
www.beltlinebiketour.com
to read all about the route and more!
4-2-2010 Eastside Rides REMINDER- 6:30 PM start tonight for
Pizza Ride. 6:30 PM starts will be through late summer.
REMINDER- 9:00 AM Tucker this week
On Northlake and Pizza rides (Tues/Thurs) Due to Stonewall Jackson
road closure- we will be doing alternative longer loops (approx 15
miles in the park) starting in the first week of May (May 4th).
Disclaimer: Cycling is a dangerous sport. These rides are sponsored
by no one and affiliated with no organization, group, business,
club, team, individual, or any other entity. Mark Linenberg and
anyone else are not responsible if you get lost or hurt while riding
your bike. You ride at your own risk and assume all responsibility
for yourself and your equipment.
Ride Times Don't forget that most weekday rides will move to
6:30 beginning Monday, April 5
4-3-2010 BikeFest BikeFest 2010 Date Set The Atlanta
Bicycle Coalition (ABC) and the Downtown TMA are teaming up again to
host the 3rd Annual BikeFest in Woodruff Park on Tuesday May 18th,
2010 (rain date May 25th). With a focus on biking, bicycle safety
and knowledge, this outdoor fair will provide information to both
cyclists and noncyclists in a fun, bike-friendly atmosphere.
Attendees can experience various vender booths and learn about
topics including different types of bikes, health benefits of biking
and how to perform minor roadside repairs. If you would like to have
a vendor table for your business at this year’s BikeFest, please
contact Crystal Clark cclark@atlantadowntown.com.
The Ksaw/Beyond Allatoona ride officially moves to an 8:30 am
start on Saturday 04/03 and then to 8:00 am start on Saturday 04/24.
Rolls from Pacesetter Steel parking lot - 3300 Townpoint Dr. Take
I-75 to exit 271-Chastain Rd. Go west on Chastain Rd approximately ¼
mile and take a left on Town Point Dr. Park in East parking lot.
Watch out for the one with the low-clearance bar! From I-75 and 285
expect about a 15 minute drive to the start of the ride. Options are
60 or 75 miles - Training - (19-20 mph) Not for casual riders.
Rolling terrain from Kennesaw towards Cartersville. Short option
course is well marked with white "CW"s. One restroom break and one
store stop. Some recollects after sprints.
4-5-2010 Rock Hill Velodrome?
Interesting Article.
Car Free Day in Atlanta From a mailing list. Sunday afternoon
May 23 could be one of the biggest cycling events Atlanta has
organized. Atlanta Streets Alive (http://www.atlantabike.org/atlantastreetsalive)
is a street festival where cars are excluded from the streets, and
turned over to the people. This is modeled on Bogota's Ciclovia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciclov%C3%ADa)
where a couple of million people come out each Sunday to exercise
and socialize on 70 miles of city streets closed to motor traffic.
The cycling community has long sought to gain political support for
cycling. This event seems to be the opening of that door: both the
mayor and our city council president are excited about what Atlanta
Streets Alive could do for quality of life in Atlanta. On the
website, you can find a video of Ciclovia and the proposed route
map. This ride is free and open to all whether on bike or not, but a
bike is probably the best way to experience this.
Italian Road Bike Festival From Cartecaybikes.com: Saturday,
April 17, 2010 It's Spring and time to Ride! Saturday, April 17,
2010 Start time: 9:30 a.m.
Start your riding season with some of the best scenic road riding
that the Southeast has to offer: scenic country backroads, marked 45
and 75 mile routes, broom wagon, and sag stops. To Register
and for detailed information go to active.com Then click on
Activities & Events. In search box enter Italian Road Bike Festival.
USA Crits Athens, GA – The USA CRITS Speed Week Series begins
in Athens on April 24 and showcases bicycle racing in three states
ending up in Sandy Springs, Georgia on May 2. This year’s series
will host the best criterium racers in the world with a solid line
up of USA CRITS Division 1 Teams in attendance.
THE RACES
Athens, Georgia – April 24 – The series kicks off at one of the best
criteriums in the nation, the Terrapin Twilight, on Saturday, April
24. Now in its 31st year, this event has received numerous
accolades, most recently named by Outdoor Magazine as one of the
“Best Outdoor Events in the Nation.” As the home to REM, the B-52’s,
and Widespread Panic, the Athens culture is also cultivated by being
the home of the University of Georgia.
Roswell, Georgia – April 25 – From Athens the series heads to
Roswell for the Historic Roswell Criterium in the heart of old
Roswell and a cycling tradition in the south for 14 years. Racers
come to Roswell with some of the same ambitions as the first
settlers of this town north of Atlanta on the Chattahoochee River,
to take home some of the areas gold, first mined in 1928.
Beaufort, South Carolina – April 27 – After a travel/rest day the
event races to this picturesque coastal town for the Beaufort
Memorial Cycling Classic . This city has served as the backdrop for
films such as Forrest Gump, The Great Santini, The Big Chill, GI
Jane, Platoon and Forces of Nature – to name just a few! Beaufort
offers an old world back drop to the fast paced excitement of
racing.
Walterboro, South Carolina – April 28 – A short drive from Beaufort,
Walterboro has become a favorite USA CRITS Speed Week stop for
cyclists and event staff. From a rich history, to being the artistic
center for South Carolina, to an appreciation of natural treasures,
the City of Walterboro is where the Lowcountry begins and cyclist
reach the high point of the Speed Week series. The race finishes
down the long narrow downtown street in this diverse community that
is a melting pot of culture and history.
Spartanburg, South Carolina – April 30 – From the southern
Lowcountry feel of Walterboro to the bustling foothills of the Blue
Ridge Mountains, Speed Week is hosted by the first city in South
Carolina to receive the designation as a “Bicycle Friendly
Community” by the League of American Wheelmen. As a part of Spring
Fling, one of the Upstate’s largest outdoor street festivals, the
crowds increase as the night rolls on.
Dilworth Community of Charlotte, North Carolina – May 1 – Hosted by
the Dilworth Community, Charlotte’s first streetcar neighborhood and
voted as the Best Neighborhood in Charlotte, the Dilworth Criterium
is the oldest event of the Speed Week series celebrating 37 years in
2010. As the only Speed Week race not in a downtown setting, and
held in conjunction with Dilworth’s “Go Green Festival” this
Saturday afternoon race is no walk in the park for the cyclist that
compete on this very challenging course around Latta Park.
Sandy Springs, Georgia – May 2 – The Finals of Speed Week is a Race
to the Arts in the Global BMW Sandy Springs Challenge. Set in the
heart of Sandy Springs, Georgia’s seventh largest city and located
just north of the thriving metropolis of Atlanta, the Race to the
Arts festival allows you to enjoy a fantastic Spring day. Bringing
together outstanding artists from all over the country with the
enthusiastic art buying community of Sandy Springs and her
neighbors, the Race to the Arts features dozens of the region’s
finest painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal
craftsmen, glass blowers and more! The final art of Speed Week is
drawn on this 6 corner course that is a true test of criterium and
cycling skills.
THE TEAMS
The 2010 edition of Speed Week has attracted teams focused on
American criterium racing- teams strategically designed to produce
results. As a group they represent the most tactical racers in the
world, pitted against each other in a high speed chess game on
wheels. With the removal of two way radio communications to team
managers for 2010, riders will be forced to communicate between
themselves and team management the old fashion way. This strategical
side show of 2 second instructions every lap (or minute) may prove
as important to winning as going fast. No more hiding behind the
clip board to call in the plays, the playbook may be open source
verbal commands between riders and managers or secret coded messages
or nods among friends. Whatever the tactics, the 2010 Speed Week
teams represent the best head to head criterium racing athletic
tacticians to take to southern streets.
Team Mountain Khakis fueled by Jittery Joes -With 2009 USA CRITS
Champion, Mark Hekman, and a well recruited supporting cast of young
faces and wiley veterans, the team will, of course, be planning to
beat the pants off anyone not dressed in Mountain Khakis. In
“shorts”, this year with some added go from Jittery Joes Coffee this
team that placed second in 2008 and won the 2009 USA CRITS Team
Competition has no plans to relinquish this spot.
United Healthcare Pro Cycling Team presented by Maxxis – This new
squad for 2010 has some old and new favorites on their roster. With
horsepower from Tasmania in Karl Menzies, USA CRITS U-25 superstar
Jake Keough (of the Keogh clan), and flamboyant Californian
speedster Eric Balevav along with a group of 8 riders, this team has
insured that they will be able to take care of the competition.
Jamis/Sutter Home Men’s Cycling Team presented by Colavita – Several
individual riders from this team have more criterium wins than most
teams. With the international racing abilities of Alejandro Borrajo
from Argentina and Frank Travieso from Cuba (the 2007 USA CRITS
Champion),plus the addition of two Argentinean strong men, this team
will leave no breakaway safe, with or without a team member. Having
raced the early season in South America, the team will help redefine
hard-fast Spring time criterium racing in America.
Kenda Pro Cycling presented by Geargrinder – Presenting a
experienced maximum pressure filled squad of 8, Kenda has the
experience in Chad Hartley, the speed in Luca Damiani, and a bit of
the unknown in Nick Keough (from a family with enough talented
racers to field a basketball team), to blow out the competition.
Team Hotel San Jose – With the 2009 Twilight and Texas Tough winner,
Heath Blackgrove, the return of Sean Sullivan, and Carlos Vargas –
winner of 2009 Superweek, this amateur team may have more room keys
to wins than most PRO squads. As another team covering the odds with
8 riders, check out time may be early for the competition.
Richmond Pro Cycling – As a city based team, Richmond Pro Cycling is
a bit different to its approach to elite American racing. The team
operates as a Civic Leadership Corps that develops young, educated,
elite-level cyclists into community ambassadors, mentors, and role
models over a 7 month season. By channeling their energy towards
others they develop community leaders for the future. This community
team work has paid off as the team consistently finds its way into
top finishing positions.
Team Haymarket – Tucked away in northern Virginia, far enough from
DC to have some of the best bike riding areas in America, but close
enough to DC to develop leaders in the sport of cycling, this
bicycle shop based team has ambitious plans to crack into America’s
elite cycling circles in 2010.
TEAM CRCA-Foundation The Century Road Club of America is the largest
and oldest cycling club in America. Started in 1895 the club based
squad has dealt with the poor road conditions (“roads need
scraping”) of Central Park in 1898 and now intends to take on the
American racing roads. With the largest pool of amateur talent in
America, the CRCA team can squeeze out some wins for the big apple.
Other men’s teams to attend include – Team Type 1, Bahati Racing,
and two Georgia based elite amateur squads – Locos Cycling Team and
Ion–United Healthcare
WOMENS
Top American women’s teams attending Speed Week include Colavita,
BMW/Bianchi, Team Type 1 and Vanderkitten, plus the USA CRITS
Division 1 team Treads.
Treads.com-Defined Fitness Training – What began as a small women’s
cycling club in 2006 in Kansas City has grown to a Denver-based
organization which includes a 14-woman pro/1/2 squad elite American
cycling team that also supports entry level cycling programs.
GA Cup News 2010 Georga Cup - Chattanooga is this weekend
April 10th - 11th! ALERT!! CAT 5 Road Race & CRITERIUM nearing
maximum field size. - See reg link below The Time Trial & Road Race
this year is on Saturday April 10th in Chickamauga, GA. Both maps
with elevation can be found on the GC Race Page found below. The RR
does 16 mile laps on the Lolli Pop Loop then finishes up a 1.5 mile
climb!! No bunch sprint down in the cove. We did cut out the 1k
climb on the loops/laps. See race maps for details! The road to the
top of the finish climb is OPEN!
Race Page:
http://www.georgiacup.com/races.php?series=gc&id=3
Nooga Reg page:
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=9672
Next Race is Gainesville - May 15 & 16 Race page:
http://georgiacup.com/races.php?series=gc&id=4
May 21-22 - Aflac Grand Prix & Outdoor Events TT & RR
Race Details:
http://spincyclesports.com/Aflac-Grand-Prix.html
May 29-31
2010 REALITY BIKES MEMORIAL DAY GRAND PRIX
1. Time Trial
2. Circuit Race
3. Dawsonville Road Race
Race Page:
http://georgiacup.com/races.php?id=19
All Sunny King races this Saturday April 17th will broadcast with a
LIVE video stream on the race web site ( www.sunnykingcriterium.com
) thanks to five TV cameras on the race course. Late fees apply to
registration after Thursday. The NRC Pro 1 Men's field will include
the 2007, 2008, and 2009 Sunny King Pro 1 men's winners, Frank
Travieso (Jamis/Sutter Home), Hilton Clarke (Bahati Foundation), and
Karl Menzies (United Healthcare). Rahsaan Bahati and Ivan Dominguez
are registered and will be contenders. Team Type 1, Team Mtn Khakis,
Fly V Australia and Kenda are all sending teams, as well. The Pro
1-2 women's field will be another exciting race this year with Vera
Bradley, Colavita, BMW-Bianchi, Team Type 1, TIBCO, Kenda and
others. Amateur fields are expected to fill and the weather looks
perfect. There will be day of race registration in Classic on Noble
restaurant on Noble Street, located in front of the race stage. The
Sunny King race is in downtown Anniston, about 90 miles west of
Atlanta off of I-20.
4-7-2010 New DLV Juniors Policy The Velodrome now has a new
and published Junior policy. The new policy will provide a clear
pathway for all juniors of any experience and age level. Please
check it out here:
http://www.dicklanevelodrome.com/pages/juniorpolicy.html
Aldo's Ride From Team ALTRoof.com: For those who have enjoyed
the previous incarnations of this ride (Steel Magnolias, Nancy G's),
NGCA-ATLroof.com kicks it off again this year this evening from
Aldo's in Sandy Springs at 6:30 [ www.aldosofitaly.com ] With the
new start the ride combines the best of the Tuesday World
Championship ride and the old Nancy G's ride for a 25 mile loop from
Sandy Springs down through Silver Lake and back. Below is a link to
the map. The route is marked with white A's pointing the way.
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ga/atlanta/619126954611265647
The pace is moderate but challenging.
Blanket's Parking Lot From SORBA Woodstock: The Blankets
Creek Parking Lot will be closed on Tuesday, April 13th to repair
the drain pipe at the entrance...finally. The County Parks guys are
doing the work. The trails will be open but the parking lot will be
closed. Please park at Sixes Presby Church next door and ride over.
The entrance will be partially blocked with heavy machinery doing
the work but you can ride through to get to the trails. Sorry for
the inconvenience, but I'm sure a lot of you will be happy not
having to 4 wheel through the parking lot after a rainy day.
Sope Creek Work Party Sope Creek trail work for the start of
phase 2 Saturday April 17
Sign in starts at 8:30am at Powers Island (http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/powersisland.htm)
From NPS:
"Registration begins at 8:30; work will start at 9:00. The park will
provide all necessary equipment including work gloves, trash bags,
and tools.
Before any trail work begins, volunteers will be instructed on how
to safely use the tools involved. Dress properly for the activity
and weather; this includes: long pants, long sleeves, and durable,
closed-toed shoes, preferably boots. (flip-flops are not
acceptable). Water will be provided, but it is recommended that you
bring your own snacks. Participants will meet at the Powers Ferry
pavilion for registration and the welcoming ceremony. At the end of
the project, participants will return to Powers Island pavilion for
a light lunch. A viewing of the Ken Burns film will be shown as a
highlight."
Central Park Work Party RAMBO Will be hosting a Work Party at
Central Park from 9 am to 1 pm on April 17th. Well spring is here
and Central park needs some work, we have some erosion spots to work
on and will be doing some reroutes to add some more trail. Please
meet at the Kiosk at 9 am. Lunch Provided.
Please bring water and appropriate clothes for working on the trail.
Directions: 400 North to Exit 17; Turn left at the end of the ramp;
Go about 1/2 mile and turn left into the park; Go straight to the
back of the park, Kiosk is on the left. Thanks, Joe Baker
RAMBO VP
Chicopee Work Party 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
and reap the rewards of our hard work! Thanks for your support!
Steve Johnston V.P. - Gainesville SORBA
4-8-2010 WE Race It looks like the Carolinas are starting a
women's racing initiative. I haven't found a website for it, but you
can look for it on Facebook. It's called WE Race.
Sorella Women's Ride Deconstructed From Sorella
(Trish's note: This ride is for women only. Please leave your fellas
at home!) Have you been too shy/intimidated/ nervous/scared to come
out and try the Sorella Wednesday night ride out of Peachtree Bikes
in Buckhead? Join Sorellas Linda Demma and Leslie Shapiro as we
deconstruct the infamous Wednesday Night Women's Buckhead Ride.
We'll be meeting on Sunday afternoon, 4pm, April 11th in the parking
lot behind Peachtree Bikes.
We'll be heading out on the route used on the Wednesday night ride
and discussing all the sections of the route - tricky turns, where
to watch for traffic, where to ride single-file, where to watch out
for the sprint, and discussing the climbs and descents before we get
to them. We'll be stopping and regrouping often. This is a
terrific opportunity to learn the route and check out the hills
without the pressure of a group waiting for you or fear of being
dropped or getting lost. For people who are very familiar with the
ride, this is still a great opportunity to come and check out the
route. I recently rode some sections and noticed some new potholes
on the descents that you can check out on this ride since we'll be
going slow. We'll have time for questions and answers afterward, and
if there's interest, we'll grab dinner afterwards at either
Fellini's or LaFonda. This ride is open to all women - helmets and
road bikes required.
MTB Demo Day This Sat, April 10th, Outspokin Bikes will be
out at Big Creek with their demo fleet from 9am till 4pm. Come out,
enjoy the weather and the trails, as well as testing out a new ride.
The demo is free, but dont forget to bring your ID, shoes, and
helmet.
4-9-2010 Georgian Racing in Paris-Roubaix!! John Murphy from
Team BMC and resident of Athens is racing in Paris-Roubaix this
weekend!
Velonews.com has the full team rosters.
4-12-2010 Sunny King All Sunny King races this Saturday April
17th will broadcast with a LIVE video stream on the race web site (
www.sunnykingcriterium.com ) thanks to five TV cameras on the race
course. Late fees apply to registration after Thursday. The NRC Pro
1 Men's field will include the 2007, 2008, and 2009 Sunny King Pro 1
men's winners, Frank Travieso (Jamis/Sutter Home), Hilton Clarke (Bahati
Foundation), and Karl Menzies (United Healthcare). Rahsaan Bahati
and Ivan Dominguez are registered and will be contenders. Team Type
1, Team Mtn Khakis, Fly V Australia and Kenda are all sending teams,
as well. The Pro 1-2 women's field will be another exciting race
this year with Vera Bradley, Colavita, BMW-Bianchi, Team Type 1,
TIBCO, Kenda and others. Amateur fields are expected to fill and the
weather looks perfect. There will be day of race registration in
Classic on Noble restaurant on Noble Street, located in front of the
race stage. The Sunny King race is in downtown Anniston, about 90
miles west of Atlanta off of I-20.
Central Park Closed From SORBA RAMBO: FYI - Forsyth
County Parks has requested that Central Park be closed on April 17
and 18 for a Frisbee Golf Tournament. Please let me know if you have
any questions. Joe Baker RAMBO VP
Niner Demo Day in Macon From the SORBA forums: I know
this is somewhat of a short notice, but David from LH Thomson has
invited Niner Bikes down to the LH Thomson factory to do have a
Niner Bikes Demo Day! The Date will be April 17th from 10am-4pm. If
you want to start spreading the news, that would be great. The L.H.
Thomson Company, Inc.7800 NE Industrial Blvd.Macon, Georgia 31216
4-13-2010 Sunny King The Sunny King Criterium and Foothills
Road Race are this weekend April 17th & 18th.
1. Pre registration for both events closes Wednesday April 14th at
midnight.
2. Day of registration for both opens at 9am inside Classic On Noble
near the Start/Finish line of the Sunny King Criterium.
3. There is NO day of registration and number pick up for the
Foothills Road Race. Registration for Foothills closes at 7pm on
Saturday. Please keep in minfd that feilds for the Foothills Road
Race are limited to 100 riders in the Pro categories and 75 riders
in all amateur categories.
4. NEED CASH? Win a prime at SKC. All primes for Sunny King
Criterium will be paid out in cold hard cash.
5. Any questions? Please contact Curtis at accupp@bellsouth.net or
256-310-9299.
Alpharetta Greenway It looks like the Alpharetta Greenway is
expanding.
Article here.
4-14-2010 Charlotte News
For those of you who like to play in the dirt, Charlotte Sports
Cycling has two upcoming mountain bike events that will keep you on
two wheels.
The 2010 Charlotte Summer Mountain Bike Series is set to kick off
Wednesday evening, April 28.
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS Whether you are an experienced mountain biker
looking to train for weekend races or new to the sport, wanting to
test yourself weekly, the Charlotte Mountain Bike Series is designed
for YOU. We a very excited to announce the 10th Anniversary of the
Charlotte Summer Mountain Bike Series will kick off on Wednesday
Evening, April 28 at Col Francis Beatty Park. The series will once
again rotate between five of our wonderful mountain bike trails
every Wednesday night. Every fifth week, we will take a night off
from the series. The series will total sixteen races with the last
four races being double points. Race one event or race them all.
Col Francis Beatty Park
Renaissance Park
N Meck Park or Fisher Farm Park
US National Whitewater Center
Registration opens 5:00pm; Race start time: 6:15pm
Staggered starts based on category.
FOOD AT KICK OFF
Our friends from Ultimate Bicycle will be providing food for all
race participants at the kick off race at Col Francis Beatty Park on
April 28
No preregistration needed as we have registration open at each race
venue by 5:00pm. If you would like to register for the series, see
below. Every time you race, your name will be entered into a hat to
win a custom 2010 Flywerx frameset.
SERIES REGISTRATION
We have once again set up series registration for those who are
planning to commit to the 2010 Charlotte Summer Mountain Bike
Series. SAVE MONEY and register now:
http://www.BikeReg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=10671
For more info on the 2010 Charlotte Summer Mountain Bike Series
visit
www.charlottemtnbike.com
Saturday, May 8 6 Hour Grind on the Greenway Mountain Bike Challenge
Anne Springs Close Greenway Ft Mill, SC
11:00AM to 5:00PM Categories for ALL abilities!
Have you ever ridden the awesome singletrack trails at Anne Springs
Close Greenway? Don't let the name fool you....the trails at the
park at super sweet singletrack. The 6 Hour Grind on the "Greenway"
is a 6 hour singletrack mountain bike race, with 805 ft of elevation
per lap, that will challenge participants both physically and
mentally.
Who? Open to anyone with a mountain bike, with 8 solo and 3 duo
categories! We will be providing a fully stocked pit area open to
all race participants. After you've ridden for hours and your tail
is dragging, we will provide everyone with a homemade pasta dinner.
Yum, yum.
For online registration, visit
http://www.charlottemtnbike.com/GrindontheGreenway/registration.htm
4-15-2010 Ride Around Dunwoody On April 17th, 2010 Dunwoody
Preservation Trust (DPT) will sponsor the second annual Bike Ride
Around Dunwoody (BRAD) for individual riders and families who want
to support making Dunwoody a more bike-friendly place. Profits from
this low-cost event will be donated to the City of Dunwoody and
held in a special fund that will be used to designate bike lanes
here in the City. Location: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree
Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Time: 9:00 AM: Bicycle Safety Training Class, 10:00 AM: Ride begins.
Length: 2 or 8 miles
They are asking for $10 per rider to cover the cost of a
commemorative Lemonade Days t-shirt and the donation to bike lanes
in Dunwoody, $15 if you register on the day of the ride. If you'd
like to donate more, pleaseindicate as such in the entry form. Any
additional amounts donated will go directly to the special fund. We
are also raffling bicycles and restaurant certificates from
Dunwoody-area establishments. A $5 donation will purchase 5 chances
to win a bike or another prize.
For more information go here:
http://dunwoodylemonadedays.org/BRAD
4-16-2010 Sunny King is Saturday! NRC action moves to Alabama
this weekend where speed is King Catch Saturday’s Sunny King
Criterium streaming live online
featuring some of the fastest sprinters in the domestic peloton.
Anniston, Alabama: Top men’s and women’s pro cycling teams will
light up the night in Anniston, Alabama this Saturday, April 17 at
the eighth Sunny King Criterium, a National Racing Calendar (NRC)
event at which entry fees will be donated to Relay For Life, a local
chapter of the American Cancer Society. For the first time, cycling
fans around the world can watch the day of racing live on the Sunny
King Criterium website,
www.sunnykingcriterium.com.
Last year’s men’s pro winner, Karl Menzies, will be back to defend
his throne with full support from his United Healthcare presented by
Maxxis team. Jamis/Sutter Home presented by Colavita, Fly V
Australia, Team Type 1, Kenda presented by Geargrinder and a super
motivated Bahati Foundation squad threaten to end his reign. With
last year’s women’s pro winner, Brooke Miller, racing in Europe this
weekend, her Team TIBCO will try to the retain the crown without her
while Colavita/Baci presented by Cooking Light, Team Vera Bradley
Foundation and Team Kenda are amongst the ladies in waiting.
MTB Trails in Cobb County! Trish's Note: Oh yeah!!! Over the
last couple of years, several people in SORBA leadership have been
working with Cobb County Parks & Rec on a potential project located
off Mars Hill and Old Stilesboro. This is USACE property that the
county has a 25 year lease and plans to make it a park with up to 15
miles of hiking / mtn biking trails. This could be less than 15
miles and it all depends on things that are still dynamic with the
county and USACE and involve the creeks and roads on one side of the
property.
Trails have been flagged and we've been given the go order to start
corridor clearing. Al Brown is going to be the Trail Steward for
SORBA on this and thus will have lead on the work parties and day to
day stuff. Atlanta and Paulding chapters are collaborating on this
effort due to the location.
The first work party will be on May 15. Registration is required and
can be found at
http://www.sorbaatlanta.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=11
Please do not go ride on the property and explore unless you are on
the PERMITTED TRAIL ONLY, which is not very much right now and is
basically an open field with a couple very short sections in the
woods. We want to be responsible in our workings with Cobb County as
this is the first major project we've had with them and a few can
ruin it for all of us.
The one-hour women’s pro race is scheduled to start at 6:20 PM CT
and the 60-lap men’s pro event will roll off at 7:30 PM CT. Racers
will complete laps around the flat four-corner, .7-mile rectangular
downtown circuit that finishes with a slight uphill rise.
4-17-2010 Hogpen Update From the GA DOT:
HIGHEST ELEVATIONS OF STATE ROUTE 348/RICHARD RUSSELL SCENIC PARKWAY
CLOSED THROUGH MAY 14TH
White and Union Counties
GAINESVILLE — The Georgia Department of Transportation announces 0.6
miles of SR 348 is now closed to traffic due to pavement damage.
“At Hog Pen Gap this year’s wet, cold winter damaged the asphalt to
the extent that traffic cannot use the roadway at all. Because of
this damage, Georgia DOT closed part of Richard Russell Scenic
Parkway. Georgia DOT Engineers have assessed the damage and
developed a repair plan. DOT Maintenance Crews are scheduled to
begin repairs May1. Weather permitting, the repair work will be
finished by May 14 and the roadway will reopen to traffic. Our
preliminary cost estimate is $30,000 for the repair work. Until we
remove the broken asphalt and see the damage to the base that
supports the road we won’t know the extent of the damage or the cost
to repair it,” explained DOT Interim District Engineer, Todd
McDuffie.
SR 348 will be open to traffic to provide access to the trailhead at
Raven Cliff’s and to the Appalachian Trail on the White County side
of the state route. SR 348 in Union County will remain open to
traffic to Tesnatee Gap. The apex of the mountain remains closed.
Traffic cannot cross the mountain.
Hog Pen Gap’s elevation is 3,800 feet. It rates among one of
Georgia’s highest roadway elevations.
Georgia DOT urges travelers to call 511 for updated information
about this or any other construction project on interstates and
state routes. Georgia 511 is a free phone service that provides
real-time traffic and travel information statewide, such as traffic
conditions, incidents, lane closures, and delays due to inclement
weather. Callers also can transfer to operators to request
assistance or report incidents 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
More information is available at www.511ga.org.
The Georgia Department of Transportation is committed to providing a
safe, seamless and sustainable transportation system that supports
Georgia’s economy and is sensitive to both its citizens and its
environment. Additional transportation revenues are imperative to
grow and sustain Georgia's economic vitality and quality of life
through the 21st Century. Georgia is the 3rd fastest-growing state
in the nation, yet 49th in per capita spending on transportation.
For general information on the Georgia DOT, please visit our Web
site (www.dot.ga.gov).
4-20-2010 Lots of news today!
New Advertiser Welcome to Color Your Flag, a new Southeastern
Cycling advertiser! Color
Your Flag has wonderful jerseys that allow you to show off your
national pride!
Georgia Resident Selected for Nature Valley Pro Ride
Congratulations to Nancy!!!
The first four of the 12 riders on the Nature Valley Pro Ride men’s
and women’s teams have been selected, with the next two to be
determined in Oregon this weekend.
Women’s qualifiers are Kristen Meshberg of Lyons, Ill., from the
Hillsboro-Roubaix Road Race near St. Louis and Monroe, Ga.,
resident Nancy Jones, from the Rock Hill Spring Bicycle Classic
in South Carolina.
Jones, riding for Subaru Gary Fisher Road Cycling Team, is a past
Georgia state time trial champion who finished third in that
discipline at last year’s USA Cycling Masters Road National
Championships. Meshberg rides for the Flatlandia Cycling Team and
said she is “super excited” to be part of the Nature Valley Pro
Ride. “What a cool race and what a cool program” Meshberg said. “I
also am very appreciative for the opportunities that the Nature
Valley Grand Prix provides for women's cycling. Having a filled
women's field is fantastic.” Men’s qualifiers are Zach Garrett of
Sumter, S.C. and Lawrence, Kan., resident Joseph Schmalz of the
Mercy Cycling Team. Garrett races for U.S. Military Cycling. To
accept the Nature Valley Pro Ride invitation, he first had to
receive permission for time off from his commanders at Shaw Air
Force Base. “Once I told them how prestigious the Nature Valley
Grand Prix is, they were all ears and really happy for me,” Garrett
said. “I’m really excited about the opportunity. It’s just
incredible to allow a composite team to be formed and give amateurs
the opportunity to race against the pros.”
Nature Valley Pro Riders who are invited to compete in the Nature
Valley Grand Prix earn free entry to the race, generous travel
stipends, team clothing, housing, ground transportation, and staff
support for their composite teams. They also receive pro-level
recognition before, during and after the events, including pre-race
call-ups and participation in promotional and media appearances.
This weekend marks the next stop on the Nature Valley Pro Ride
national tour. The Cherry Blossom Classic presented by Waters Edge
Health and Wellness Center takes place Friday through Sunday in the
Portland, Ore., area. Qualifiers will be based on the final overall
standings in the three-day event that includes a road race, circuit
race, time trial and criterium. The other remaining Nature Valley
Pro Ride events are: Barrio Logan Grand Prix/Mark Reynolds San Luis
Rey Cycling Classic (May 1-2) in California, Bear Mountain Spring
Classic (May 16) in New York and Mt. Hamilton Classic Road
Race/Memorial Day Criterium (May 30-31) in California.
For more information, visit
www.NatureValleyProRide.com.
Blanket's Creek Group Rides From SORBA Woodstock:
There will be two group ride events in May at Blankets Creek. Group
rides will begin by meeting at the kiosk in the parking lot at
10:30AM on the dates listed below.
May 8th Beginner Ride: This group ride is open to beginner level
riders of all ages, and it will consist of two or three laps around
Mosquito Flats and Mosquito Bite and a modified mini section of
Dwelling. Please bring plenty of water, a bike, and your helmet. I
know there are other events this weekend, such as the IMBA/SORBA
World Summit and the dedication at Rope Mill, but most beginners or
new riders will not be at either of these events. So, spread the
word if you have neighbors or family who want to experience the
trails.
May 22nd Are you ready for VMT? This group ride is open to any rider
who has mastered Dwelling and is looking to venture out on an
advanced trail. You should be able to ride at least one lap around
Dwelling without stopping to join this group ride. It is also a
great opportunity for riders who would like to brush up on their
skills on VMT, such as cornering and climbing. We will break up into
smaller groups on the ride depending on the number of participants
and skill level. If you are an experienced rider, please feel free
to join us and share your technical skills with others.
If you have any questions, please send them to
events@sorbawoodstock.org.
Rope Mill Work Party From SORBA Woodstock: One of the final
major work parties will happen this Saturday, 4/24, at Olde Rope
Mill Park to finish the Taylor Randahl Memorial Trail. This trail is
set to open with a dedication ceremony by Taylor's parents on May
8th at 10:00am. We need as many volunteers as possible to make this
trail opening happen. The work party will be rescheduled for the
29th in the event of bad weather. The work party will last until
1pm. Free lunch will be provided afterwards.
Tools will be provided, but as always, wear sturdy boots, gloves and
bring water to hydrate yourself.
Meet at the parking lot at Old Rope Mill Park at 9am.
Directions to Olde Rope Mill Park:
From I-575 Going North
Take Exit 8 (Towne Lake Parkway Exit)
Turn right off Interstate onto Towne Lake Parkway
At first light make a left onto Woodstock Parkway
At next light – make a left onto Ridgewalk Parkway
Make first right (just before bridge) onto Old Rope Mill Road
This road dead ends into the park.
From I-575 Going South
Take Exit 8 (Towne Lake Parkway Exit)
Turn left onto Towne Lake Parkway
At second light – make a left onto Woodstock Parkway
At next light – make a left onto Ridgewalk Parkway
Make first right (just before bridge) onto Old Rope Mill Road
This road dead ends into the park.
Chicopee Closed From SORBA Gainesville The Chicopee MTB
trails will be closed on Saturday, April 24th from 7 AM til 1 PM for
the Dirty Spokes Trail Run.
Hospitality Highway Century Hospitality Highway Century
http://www.gatransplant.org/Events/EventInfo.aspx?ContentID=483
or http://400century.com/
Join us for the second annual “Hospitality Highway Century” as we
temporarily shut down GA 400 on Sunday, July 11 to benefit the
Georgia Transplant Foundation.
Registered riders will promptly start at 6:30 a.m. from the former
Home Depot parking lot in Roswell, at the intersection of Holcomb
Bridge Rd. and Market Blvd., and pedal their way down GA 400 from
exit 7 and exit 6. Cyclists will then wind through the cities of
Roswell, Sandy Springs, Milton, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, and other
scenic areas of north Fulton, Cherokee, and Forsyth Counties. The
route includes rest stops, complete with bathrooms, full technical
support, and a variety of snacks and drinks.Whether it’s the 9-mile
“I Did It” ride or the 31-mile, 61-mile, or 100-mile option, this
event promises to be filled with fun, excitement, and the
opportunity to say, “I closed down 400!”
Only registered cyclists, ready to go at 6:30 a.m., will be able to
ride on GA 400 during the specific window of time allotted by the
Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT). The early bird
registration fee of $40 will be in effect until July 4 for all route
options. The fee rises to $45 if received after July 4, including
the day of the event. Registration includes a t-shirt, food, water,
and full technical support. The ride is open to anyone 14-years-of-
age or older.
Day-of registration will open at 5:15 a.m. For more information,
please visit 400century.com Registration is $40 ($45 after July 4)
and includes a t-shirt, goodie bag, and food and water along the
way.
Columbus GCS Race Thanks to the Columbus Cycling Club and
Gone Riding for a fun race in Columbus on Sunday!
Mari DeMarco (Sorella Cycling) on her way to 3rd place at Columbus
in the Beginner Women's Division.
Dirty Spokes Ft. Yargo News From the promoter: I hope each of
you are doing great! Just a quick reminder we are about 2 weeks away
from the Dirty Spokes 12/6 Hour Mountain Bike Race - Presented By
Maxxis Tires - May 1st, 2010! We have had some great feedback and
are excited you are looking forward to being part of the event! The
event will be held at "Entrance A" this year (drive straight in past
the mountain bike parking lot to pavillion number 5)...
Here are a couple of links that will be beneficial (Registration
closes on April 29th, 2010. We will be taking race day
registrations)...
Race Registration (Active.com):
http://www.active.com/cycling/winder-ga/winder-ga-dirty-spokes-productions-llc-12-6-hour-mountain-bike-race-2010
Race Rules / Series Information: http://www.dirtyspokes.com/mtb.php,
http://www.dirtyspokes.com/mtb_rules.php
Race Course:
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/28296486 (no monster
mile / no horseshoe drop)...
Remember the Dirty Spokes 12/6 Hour Mountain Bike Race is part of
the Chainbuster Endurance Series (5 Race Series)! I will send out
some final notes / information as we get closer to race day! As
always, let us know if we can do anything for you all! Thanks for
helping spread the word! Best of Luck!
The Aussies invade Alabama and Fly away with the Sunny King
Criterium win
Anniston, AL: An Australian invasion flew through the streets of
Anniston, Alabama Saturday night (April 17) as cyclists from Down
Under finished 1st, 2nd and 5th at the Sunny King Criterium with the
powerhouse Fly V australia team placing riders in 1st and 3rd in the
men’s pro race. Ben Kersten (Fly V australia) piloted to victory
after Utah native Nicky Wangsgard (Roosters presented by Edge
Composite Wh) won the women’s pro event from a three-rider break.
The third of twenty-five races that comprise the National Racing
Calendar (NRC), the Sunny King Criterium was held under near perfect
weather conditions in front of more than 4,000 spectators that lined
the flat four-corner, .7-mile rectangular downtown circuit that
included a slight uphill rise before the finish. Amateur races were
held throughout the day prior to the men’s and women’s marquee
events that featured international fields boasting some of the
fastest sprinters in the domestic peloton. Entry fees were donated
to Relay For Life, a local chapter of the American Cancer Society.
For the first time, the Sunny King Criterium was streamed live on
the official race website, which was viewed by cycling fans around
the globe.
The sun was still shining brilliantly when the pro women rolled off
for their one-hour race and finished at twilight. Colavita/Baci
presented by Cooking Light, Team Vera Bradley Foundation and Team
Type 1 along with a sole rider from Team TIBCO/To The Top, U.S. U-23
(under age 23) criterium champion Samantha Schneider, animated the
race by launching frequent attacks that spawned short-lived moves in
addition to pocketing primes along the way. With ten laps to go, a
three- rider break – Wangsgard, Carla Swart (Team Vera Bradley
Foundation) and Jackie Crowell (Team Type 1) – escaped the field and
were not to be seen again. With five laps remaining, Team Vera
Bradley Foundation tenaciously blocked any pursuers. Having missed
the move, Colavita/Baci led the chase with three laps left. Two
riders from the field, including Schneider, tried desperately to
catch the trio ahead with two laps to go, but it was not to be.
Wangsgard made the first move into the final turn. Swart reacted and
nearly nailed back a fading Wangsgard, who was able to hold on for
the win. Crowell completed the podium.
The men’s sixty-lap race took place under the lights with solo
attacks starting after the opening lap, but never getting far from
attentive squads including Bahati Foundation, Kenda presented by
Gear Grinder, Jamis/Sutter Home presented by Colavita, Team Type 1
and the Fly V australia unit, the latter of which has dominated the
early season results. After a number of solo attempts failed, five
riders got a gap and were bolstered by four more men around twenty
laps into the race, but they were reabsorbed. Another break formed a
couple laps later containing last year’s Sunny King Crit winner,
Karl Menzies (United Healthcare presented by Maxxis), but it
shattered during a prime lap as did the field. The break reshuffled
after riders accessed who was in the move and a revitalized group
marched on. Further back, the pack seemed uninterested in the chase.
Even though more than half the race remained, with all the major
teams represented in the reformed fifteen-rider break, the gap
doubled from twenty-five seconds to fifty seconds.
Luis Amaran (Jamis/Sutter Home) and Alessandro Bazzana (Fly V
australia) leapt from the break with twenty-four laps remaining and
lapped the field with twenty-one laps to go. The rest of the break
caught the field a lap later. Although Amaran & Bazzana went off the
front again, they were hauled in. Kenda presented by Gear Grinder’s
Chris Monteleone opened a gap and dangled in front of the field for
nearly ten laps while his team manned the front. Mercifully, he was
reeled in with eight laps left. Slight gaps would open, but they
were swiftly negated.
With three laps to go, Ivan Dominguez took monster pulls for Amaran,
his Jamis/Sutter Home teammate. Again Dominguez was on the front
sacrificing himself when the bell rang signaling the final lap.
During the ensuing pack gallop, Kersten received a perfect lead-out
from Bazzana to take the win ahead of 2008 Sunny King Crit winner
Hilton Clarke (Bahati Foundation). Bazzana managed to hold on for
the show position.
“Once we took the lap, I was motivated for a sprint finish and Baz (Bazzana)
and I worked well together to ensure we arrived with the group. In a
testament to how well Baz is riding right now was that not only did
he lead me out perfectly, but he also held on to finish third,” said
Kersten. “There was a great atmosphere and I loved racing here. I’ll
definitely come back.” The Alabama Department of Tourism & Travel
selected the Sunny King Criterium as a top 10 event for the state of
Alabama for 2010. In addition to being an NRC event, the race is
part of the Southeast Women’s Cycling Series, Alabama Cycling
Association Points Series and The Lance Armstrong Junior Olympic
Road Series. Additional information is available at
www.sunnykingcriterium.com.
Men’s Pro/Category 1 results:
1. Ben Kersten (AUS, Fly V australia)
2. Hilton Clarke (AUS, Bahati Foundation)
3. Alessandro Bazzana (ITA, Fly V australia)
4. Chad Burdilauskas (USA, Kenda presented by Gear Grinder)
5. Karl Menzies (AUS, United Healthcare presented by Maxxis)
Women’s Pro/Category 1 & 2 results:
1. Nicky Wangsgard (USA, Roosters presented by Edge Composite Wh)
2. Carla Swart (RSA, Team Vera Bradley Foundation)
3. Jackie Crowell (USA, Team Type 1)
4. Samantha Schneider (USA, Team TIBCO/To The Top)
5. Robin Farina (USA, Team Vera Bradley Foundation)
4-21-2010 Brasstown Baldbuster changes for this year's
Brasstown Bald Buster Century Event: Hogpen has been closed
indefinitely due to weather from this past winter. The route will
instead ascend Unicoi gap and the long side of Jack's gap and then
Brasstown Bald. Day of registration will be offered for the Helen 80
mile option this year for $40.00.
On-line registration is still open for the full century on
www.active.com and the event this year is Sat. May 15th, 2010.
Please visit www.BrasstownBaldBusterCentury.com or
www.SurgeSports.com for more information on this event. We look
forward to seeing you out there and thank you for all of your
support over the years. Please help us spread the word about these
changes and pass this email on to other listseverves and clubs about
the latest on this event. Thank You, Mitchell Askew and Jim
Burt
Athens News From BikeAthens Live Free or Drive: A bike-themed
art show to benefit BikeAthens Anchor Gallery hosts a bike themed
group Art Show at 660 W. Broad Street
on Friday, April 23rd from 2-10pm. Featuring art by local artists
David Hale, Jeff Wood, Nash Hogan, Eleanor Davis, Chris Tavel, and
many, many, many more... Also featuring recycled, functional bike
art by BikeAthens' own Peter Norris and Jason Perry. A portion
of the proceeds will go towards BikeAthens to help support
transportation choices in Athens, and anyone who arrives on a BIKE
will receive a free print! It will be an all day event with an open
house at Ben's Bikes, music, food and drinks, and plenty of good
times. Get out, and ride your bike!
Enjoy coffee - support a great local cause - win prizes! The
bicycle-friendly coffee blend, "Alternative Fuel," roasted by
Jittery Joe's, just got a lot more enticing! Direct purchases of
"Alternative Fuel" from BikeAthens will include reward tickets from
now until our Annual Meeting. Drawings will be held throughout the
summer including the
May kickoff of BikeAthens Month at the Terrapin brewery. Winning
tickets will be drawn for some great prizes, including credit toward
a classic, refurbished bicycle, a Downtown Athens gift certificate,
and more! Cans of "Alternative Fuel" coffee are $9.00, and ALL
proceeds support BikeAthens' advocacy, outreach, and service
programs. For more about
BikeAthens, visit bikeathens.com. To purchase "Alternative Fuel,"
visit the BRP shop in the Chase St Warehouse. Directions and shop
hours available at bikeathens.com/brp
The Northeast Georgia Regional Commission and BikeAthens are looking
for bicycle commuters to profile to help promote Bike to Work Day
2010. If
your ride to work is especially good or bad, if you've just started
commuting, if you're saving money and/or losing weight by bicycling,
or if your employer has gone out of its way to promote bicycle
travel to work, please let us know! Email the BikeAthens
Administrator at
admin@bikeathens.com!
-UGA hosts “Car Free Day” on April 23 Get out of your car and enjoy
the spring weather by using alternative transportation to work and
school: biking, walking, taking the bus, or carpooling. There will
be free food & drinks for participants in Memorial Hall between 7:30
and 11 a.m, and a chance to win prizes. There will be commute
captains on the East side or at the Five Points Fire Station. Car
Free Day is part of Earth Week at UGA and Athens GreenFest, a
community-wide celebration of the environment during the month of
April. A complete schedule of GreenFest events is online at
www.athensgreenfest.com. More details about Car Free Day are
available at
www.ecology.uga.edu.
4-23-2010 Pedicabs in Marietta The MDJ is reporting a
new pedicab service is rolling out in Marietta.
USA Crits Speedweek Team Hotel San José/Mellow Johnny’s
Presented by Subaru-Gary Fisher
USA CRITS Speed Week Series Roster Announced
Team Hotel San José/Mellow Johnny’s Presented by Subaru-Gary Fisher,
one of the nation’s premier elite cycling teams, has announced its
line-up for the USA CRITS Speed Week Series.
Heath Blackgrove will lead the team when the seven-race series
begins with the 31st edition of the Athens Twilight Criterium
Saturday in Athens, Ga. Last year, Blackgrove won the 43-mile (80
km) race on his first attempt in a three-up sprint from a breakaway.
“Athens Twilight is now up there on my list of race wins,”
Blackgrove said, “especially since it came in front of such a great
crowd. It was such an adrenalin rush.” Joining Blackgrove in the
Speed Week Series races that continue through May 2 in North and
South Carolina are: Logan Hutchings (NZL), Stefan Rothe (GER),
Ronnie Strange (USA), Sean Sullivan (AUS) and Carlos Vargas (COL).
Vargas finished third in the USA CRITS Speed Week Series last year
and Team Hotel San José/Mellow Johnny’s Presented by Subaru-Gary
Fisher was third in the team competition.
About Team Hotel San José/Mellow Johnny’s presented by Subaru-Gary
Fisher
Founded in 2004 under RedBud Sports, LLC., Team Hotel San José’s
mission is to provide a well-funded and well-coached platform –
unmatched in commitment and professionalism – to field a team of
elite men and women cyclists and multi-sport athletes to be
competitive in local, regional and national events. The program also
provides opportunities to develop junior athletes and promote active
lifestyles in the Austin, Texas, community. In 2009, Team Hotel San
José won 50 races, including the Athens Twilight Criterium, the Tour
of Lawrence, the Mississippi Grand Prix, the Texas and Colorado
state criterium championships and swept the podium at the Tour of
Austin.
4-24-2010 Southeastern Cycling Photographing Roswell! I will
be at Roswell tomorrow afternoon with my camera in tow. Find me and
say hi!
Fixed Gear Race at Roswell Roswell Criterium
1st Annual "Fixed Gear Fever" Race We will be having a "fixie" race
this year. Here are the details.
1) All participants must ride a "fixed" gear bike. Singlespeeds do
not qualify 2) Brakes are optional. If you feel comfortable without
them, that's cool with us
3) Race Registration is Day of Race Only. No online registration
4) All riders must wear an approved cycling helmet. The Roswell
Criterium reserves the right to remove riders from the field who do
not meet this criteria
5) Race start time is 3:55pm. Registration closes 30 minutes prior
to the start (3:25pm)
6) All participants must wait in the staging area (Canton St. &
Thompson St.) prior to the start of the race. Warming up on the
course is not allowed after 10:00am. USA Cycling Officials will
remove riders who warm up on the course during the event without
permission.
7) Entry fee is $20.00. All riders must have a valid USA Cycling
license. One-Day licenses can be purchased on the day of the race.
Twilight Article About the Magners:
http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/042310/new_618876822.shtml
Loose Nuts What Now Atlanta is reporting that
Loose Nuts is moving to 465 Boulevard NE.
4-25-2010 Roswell Crit It was great seeing everyone at the
Roswell crit today. All of my photos will be up by Monday at
http://sadlebred.smugmug.com.
As always, I took way too many, and it will take me a while to
upload them. In the meantime, here are a few.
Teresa Clif-Ryan of the Colavita squad wins the Pro/1/23 Women's
Crit.
Ivan Dominguez, "The Cuban Missle" of Jamis-Sutter Home smiles at
the ladies before the race.
DLV Men's A racer Tim Barrett (Roswell Bicycles) wins the Fixie
Race.
4-26-2010 Sandy Springs The Sandy Springs crit is this coming
weekend!
http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/professional-cycling-returns-this-494403.html
4-27-2010 DLV News Ethic, Inc. presents 'The Keirin' - May
8th
http://www.dicklanevelodrome.com
With our regular season racing well underway now, we are quickly
coming up upon our first Pro Race Series event of the year, Ethic,
Inc. presents 'The Keirin'. A great field is assembled for the
event, with David Espinoza returning to defend his title. He'll have
his hands full with the rest of the riders, coming from all over the
country, to take on 'Goliath'. Included in the field is 17year old
sensation Matt Baranoski who will surely take on the big guys and do
himself proud. Our own Charles 'The Chaz' Rossignol and the East
Point Outlaw himself, Billy Santana will do battle with the big
boys.
Food will once again be provided by Cake Hag and will be as
wonderful as ever. No beer this year unfortunately, but we'll have
coffee brewing(our own 'Brakeless Brew'), and are working on brewing
our own iced tea. Racing kicks off at 3pm for racers, the main
program kicks off at 6pm for spectators. $5 Spectator entry $10 for
families
Morgan Falls Meeting Trish's Note: This is the only info. I
have on this.
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will conduct an
informational public meeting on May 12, 2010, regarding the proposed
Morgan Falls bridge and connecting trails. The meeting will be from
7:00 - 8:45 p.m. at the East Cobb Library in the Kroger shopping
center at the corner of Johnson Ferry Road and Lower Roswell Road
(4880 Lower Roswell Road, suite 510). The purpose of the meeting is
to provide information on the proposed project, the Environmental
Assessment process, the alternatives being considered, and the
Choosing by Advantages process that will be used to select the
preferred alternative. At this time a preferred alternative has not
been selected. A question and answer period will follow the initial
presentation. Public comments will be allowed as time permits, but
will not be recorded or compiled. The meeting is primarily
informational, to assure that interested parties have an opportunity
to understand the alternatives being considered and the process
being used to select the preferred alternative. The next
formal public comment period will occur when the draft Environmental
Assessment is released later this year. Sincerely,
Daniel R. Brown Superintendent
4-28-2010 Roswell Ride To All, What: Roswell Thursday Night
Ride (awesome flats on the river, challenging climbs 1500ft,
beautiful neighborhoods [you pass Chipper Jones’s house]) Where:
Riverside Park 575 Riverside Road, Roswell, GA 30075
When: 6:30 PM until September
Who: A group riders, B group riders, C group riders
Attention: Lake Charles is still closed go left at High Tower and
Pine Grove to Shallowford
Benefit: Fitness and discounts at Diesel Pizza on beer and food
We will start tomorrow’s ride at 6:30 with some changes – A Group
will continue on the same route we have been riding this year (left
from the parking lot and up the big climb in Martin’s Landing and
down Eves). The B Group will go right and start along the flats and
continue with last year’s route returning via Norcross and Grimes
Bridge.
The C Group will also go right to Martin’s Landing just minutes
after the B group BUT separate.
We NEED RIDE LEADERS! A ride leader is there to answer questions
provide guidance to riders that may be damaging the ride reputation,
but mostly to be a point person for the other riders on the ride.
Please step up and give some time to helping. If you are riding any
of the rides and see someone you don’t recognize then ask them if
they have a buddy. We need to insure that we are encouraging a buddy
system. We don’t want riders dropped and left to be lost. This is
the biggest complaint and the main reason new riders are
discouraged. Not everyone is inspired by being dropped. C group
needs to make sure they stop and gather slower riders before
proceeding. Any questions? If so call me. Eric Broadwell
678.520.7337 c/txt
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