August 2010 Archive

August 2010

8-2-2010 Alpha Bikes Alpha Bikes is having a Good-Bye to Gary Sale! All Gary Fisher bikes are 20% off. http://ridealphabikes.com/ They also offer Niner Demo bikes if you want to ride a 29'ner and see how they handle (Great, I'm told!). Thursdays bring the 'Retta Ramble, an urban assault mountain bike ride for intermediate and advanced riders. (Trish's note: This is on my list of rides to do this summer!)

Trish jumping Impression, July 2010 (Indulge me for sharing a photo of my other passion)

8-3-2010 Cyclocross Clinic Details are almost finished for the Sorella Cycling/Peachtree Bikes Cyclocross clinic Aug. 29th at Serenbe. Oh, the GA CX forum is back up at http://www.georgia-cross.com!

Sunday CX Practices at Serenbe From Josh Frank: Our CX pals at Peachtree Bikes have secured a field at Serenbe Farms and laid out a pretty cool (atmo) practice race course. We will have open practice sessions Sunday mornings starting August 8th from 9am to 11ish.
On August 29th Trish will be holding a bigger clinic and we will have open practice afterwords. Parking is near Peachtree Bikes at Serenbe, please stop in the shop and sign a wavier. The course is a 1/4 mile ride from the shop, sorry but there is no parking directly at the field.

Atlanta Bicycle Coalition Southeastern Cycling is proud to now be a supporter of the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition! ABC's mission is to make it safer for people to ride bikes across metro Atlanta. Their vision: We believe bicycling can help build a healthier, more sustainable region with a higher quality of life, improved public health, cleaner air, reduced congestion, and stronger communities.

Calendar Updates As cx schedules come in, I am updating the Calendar.

8-4-2010 Masters National Championships Lots of great rides by Southeastern Racers today at the Masters National Road Championships Time Trial. Men 75-79 David Ellefson (Veloproject.com), Banner Elk, NC, 1st
Men 70-74 Ken Rosskopf (FFCC), Decatur, GA, 3rd
Men 35-39 Michael Olheiser (Tristar), Huntsville, AL, 1st
Men 45-49 Brendan Sullivan (Iron Data), Atlanta, GA, 1st
James Gostick (Unattached), Acworth, GA 9th
Women 35-39 Catherine James (Team Kenda), Traveler's Rest, SC, 2nd
Nicole Johnson (Team Kenda), Greenville, SC, 3rd

Meet the Performance Women's Team Meet Members of the 2010 Performance Bikes Women's Race Team Wed., Aug. 11.

As a bit of background, if you've surfed around the PerformanceBike.com website, perused a recent catalog, or found yourself in your local Performance Store this summer, you may have noticed that Performance is sponsoring an Elite Women's race team here in the Southeast in 2010. The goal for the team is to provide Performance with a great way to expand their support for, and to help to grow the cycling communities (especially women!) where they are located. We encourage you to take a peek out at http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Content_10052_10551_-1_Racing for more info.

There are nine women on the Elite squad, four of whom currently live in the Atlanta Metro area. On Wednesday, August 8th, 2010 several of the team in the Atlanta area are going to be joining Roswell's Performance Bikes Wednesday night ride as a chance to get to know the North Georgia cycling community a bit better.

The ride will definitely NOT be a hammerfest!! :) We're coming out to meet lots of folks and have fun! The ride is FREE of charge and is a rolling 22 mile no-drop route. The ride starts from the Performance Bikes Shop in Roswell (10502A Alpharetta Highway Crossville Village Shopping Center, Roswell, GA 30076), meeting up at 5:30 p.m., and on the road at 5:45. Post ride, we'll be doing an informal Q&A and Meet & Greet. Topics could include questions on racing, equipment, nutrition, fitness, balancing life and cycling, or anything else of interest. We’d love to see lots of women there, but also want to make sure that men know they are definitely welcome too! Please feel free to call the Performance Shop at 770-587-5072 or email Kate at kate_ok@hotmail.com with questions!

Big Creek Pump Track Work Party From RAMBO: Aug. 14 there will be a work party for clearing area for the pump track. 8-12 pm. Meet in the North Parking Lot. http://www.rambo-mtb.org/?p=551

Assault on Brushy Mountain Cancelled From Paulding SORBA: This event has been cancelled! Several factors have initiated this decision:
1. Lack of interest (we only have 3 registered riders) 2. Lack of access to specific portions of the course. The flooding from last year destroyed several sections of the SCST resulting in Pauding County having to depend on FEMA funding to repair those sections.Instead of this event we will host Take a Kid Mountain Biking and Festival at Mt. Tabor Park on October 2nd. There will be more details announced soon.

Mountain Biking Basics Clinic From REI: Join Eddie and Namrita O'Dea of the Topeak-Ergon racing team as they give an introduction to the basics of mountain biking. They will share tips on equipment selection, essential trail skills, nutrition, building fitness, and more. Whether you're just thinking about getting into riding trails or are looking to upgrade your gear, this course will cover what you need to know before getting on your bike. This is a classroom course and no riding will take place.

Rome Winter Series CX Poll Cat. 1/2/3 GA CX Ladies, please take this poll about the Winter Series http://romewintercross.wordpress.com/

8-6-2010 Home Depot Hills Just a warning if you ride the Home Depot hills on Cumberland Blvd: it looks like Cobb County is paving the road. Everything is torn up. Be careful!

More From Masters Nationals on Thursday

Women 1/2/3 30-34 Sara Tussey (CBC), Winston-Salem, NC, 1st
Women 1/2/3 35-39 Rip Nicholson (Carolina Flyers), Winston-Salem, NC, 1st
Colleen Paine (Pedal Right), Cumming, GA, 2nd
Michelle Moulton (PCP), Albany, GA, 4th
Women 45-49 Giselle Weekes (Greenville Spinners), Greenville, SC 3rd

8-5-2010 More from Masters Nationals Wed. was the road race. Congratulations to the Southeastern riders:

Men 75-79 David Ellefson (Veloproject.com), Banner Elk, NC, 2nd
Men 70-74 Ken Rosskopf (FFCC), Decatur, GA, 1st
Men 1/2/3 30-34 Andrew Crater, Asheville, NC, 1st
James Wenzel (Velo Voodo), Auburn, AL, 3rd
Men 1/2/3 55-59 David LeDuc (Atlantic Velo), Willow Springs, NC, 2nd
Men 1/2/3 50-54 Terry Duran (Birmingham Velo), Birmingham, NC, 1st

8-7-2010 Chicopee Work Party From SORBA Gainesville: Join us for a work party at Chicopee on SUNDAY, August 22nd from 9 AM til 1 PM. Please bring enough water and snacks for 4 hours of work, work gloves and wear closed toe shoes, Work / Hiking boots recommended. Lunch and tools will be provided. Bring your bike - we'll ride afterwards.

Yet More from Masters Nationals on Friday

Men 1/2/3 35-39 Michael Olheiser (Tristar), Huntsville, AL, 1st
Chris Harkey (CBC), Mt. Pleasant, NC, 3rd

8-9-2010 CX Clinic I have had a few inquiries asking if Juniors are welcome at the CX Clinic on Aug. 29th. ABSOLUTELY! Everyone is welcome! I'd love to see women, juniors, masters, everyone!

Cherokee Cycling Article There was an interesting article profiling several cyclists from Cherokee County in the Cherokee Tribune.

Big Creek TT Join us this Wednesday August 11th for the 3rd and final summer time trial at Big Creek. First riders start at 6 PM. Allow time for registration. Series awards will be given out after the race around 8:30pm Encouraged donation is $10.

***Trails will be closed to non-participants.***
***IMBA/SORBA membership is required for insurance reasons***

Please bring your card if you are already an IMBA/SORBA member. Not an IMBA/SORBA member? It is best to signup online beforehand.
See http://www.imba.com/membership/individual/benefits for the many IMBA benefits and sign up online for as little as $30 per year. Select "Roswell/Alpharetta-GA (RAMBO)" or your nearest local chapter when you signup (though membership in any chapter is suitable for
event participation). Please print and bring the confirmation page.
Categories:
MEN's 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
34 and under
35 and older
WOMEN's 1st, 2nd, 3rd Places
34 and under
35 and older
SINGLE SPEED - MEN's 1st Place
SINGLE SPEED - WOMEN's 1st Place

8-10-2010 Chattanoogan to XC World Cup Kimberly Flynn Fasczewski will be racing for Team USA at the Windham World Cup Cross Country Finals. Good luck, Kym!! (Trish's note: I've known Kym for over a decade and spent several years on the same team as her. I am THRILLED that she will be representing the US at the mtb world cup in Windam, NY!)

Sumter Metric Century From SORBA CSRA:
WHAT: Sumter Metric Century
WHEN: Sept 25, 2010
WHERE: Hamilton Branch State Park, near Modoc, SC (camping available!)
COST: $50 for IMBA/SORBA members, $60 for non-members. All proceds go towards trail maintenance in the CSRA.
DESCRIPTION: A mountain bike race through the Long Cane Ranger District of the Sumter National Forest that connects the Modoc, Turkey Creek, Wine Creek, and Horn Creek trails using a combination of paved and gravel roads. There are approximately 28 miles of singletrack. Due to new start/finish location total mileage is just under 70 miles this year. This is a low key, no stress fun event.
FOOD: Hot dogs/hamburgers will be provided after the race.
SWAG: If you register before Sept 6th you're guaranteed an SMC hat, after Sept 6th you may or may not get one.
LIMIT: Race is limited to 125 racers! If the race does not sell out early then day of registration will be allowed, with a $10 price increase for each class.
CLASSES:
Male Under 30
Male 30-40
Male 40+
Female Under 30
Female 30-40
Female 40+
Singlespeed
Clydesdale
Cyclocross (UCI rules apply for a bike to be eligible)
AWARDS: Custom engraved pint glasses awarded to top 3 racers in each class
SAG STOPS: There are three SAG locations approximately 15-20 miles apart. Racers will actually hit SAG #2 twice, before and after riding the 6 mile Horn Creek trail. SAGs will be stocked with water and sports drink as well as some food. Racers will be given 3 large ziplock bags to send items ahead to the SAG locations.
RAIN POLICY: There is no alternate date. If the trails are too wet to race on without damaging them an alternate route will be used which will bypass the trails using paved and gravel roads.
IMPORTANT TIMES: Check in/registration will open at 7:00am, and the race will start at 9:00am. For safety reasons there will be cut-off times at each SAG to ensure no one is on the course after dark.
OTHER INFO: Race will start with a controlled group ride out of Hamilton Branch State Park. Once all racers are out onto the main loop, the racers will be turned loose to ride their own pace. Racers are REQUIRED to check in at each SAG (just make sure someone writes down your number as you roll through). Failure to do so will get the racer disqualified. This is a safety measure to ensure we know where everyone is on the course.

All of this information will be posted on the SORBA-CSRA website in the coming days. Questions can be directed to sumtercentury@gmail.com
A map and full route details with turn by turn directions will be posted later tonight.

Mt. Tabor Work Party From SORBA Paulding: Who: All are welcome to attend
What: Trail work on loop 3 and 1 realignment on loop 2
Where: 1550 East Paulding Drive - Dallas, GA 30157
When: 0800-1200 Saturday, August 21, 2010

Days Objective We'll be focused on finish work on loop 3 primarily. There is one realignment on loop 2 that has to happen before our festival on October 1st. It's a very short realignment so it won't take long. After the work party I plan on hiking all of loop 3 for those that wish to see what we are attempting to accomplish before years end. With 2 more large projects on the horizon we'd really like to wrap things up here on the construction level. We hope to see ya'll out there!

8-13-2010 Fall Rides It's that time of year that some of your favorite Intown rides think about changing ride times to accommodate the waning daylight (boo!)

Intown Rides From Todd Fryburger: Effective the week of 08/30/10, the ride start times for the In-Town Classics - Sandy Springs (Tuesday), Peachtree Battle (Wednesday), and Chastain (Thursday) - will move to 06:15 PM EDT. Also, effective that week, Sandy Springs will move to "short option".
Effective the week of 09/20/10, the ride start times will move to 06:00 PM EDT.
Effective the week of 10/04/10, the ride start times will move to 05:45 PM EDT.
Effective the week of 10/11/10, the ride start times will move to 05:30 PM EDT, and remain at this time through the final week of the season - the week of 11/01/10 - as Daylight Saving Time ends on 11/07/10.
Effective 11/13/10, the Tucker Ride will move to a Winter start time of 10:00 AM EST.

Northlake and Eastside Rides From Mark Linenberg: Starting Aug 17th- The Tuesday Northlake ride will go back to the traditional 2 loop course up Stonewall Jackson- for a 14 mile course.
Starting Aug 19th- The Thursday Pizza ride will go back to the traditional 2 large loop course (going down Stonewall Jackson) for a 16 mile course.In order to have enough daylight to ride Tuesdays and Thursdays- approx 90 minutes is needed. The sunset will be 8:26 tonight, and will continue to set a minute (or more) earlier per day.
Week of 08/30/10 Start times for Northlake (Tuesday) and Pizza (Thursday) will be 6:15 PM. The Northlake ride will be normal summer- 2 loops. The Pizza loop will be will be normal summer- 2 loops.
Week of 09/06/10 - sunsets 7:40s- Start times for Northlake (Tuesday) and Pizza (Thursday) will be 6:15 PM. The Northlake ride will be shorter- we will do one small counterclockwise 4.75 mile loop and one intermediate counterclockwise loop (normal 7 mile loop that we typically do 2 times). The Pizza loop will be one large clockwise 8.75 mile loop (normally we have been doing almost 2 of these loops)
Week of 09/20/10 - sunsets 7:20s- Start times for Northlake (Tuesday) and Pizza (Thursday) will move to 6:00 PM. The Northlake ride- we will do one small counterclockwise 4.75 mile loop and continue with one intermediate loop. The Pizza loop will be one large clockwise 8.75 mile loop.
Week of 10/04/10 - sunsets 7:00s- Start times for Northlake (Tuesday) and Pizza (Thursday) will move to 5:45 PM. The Northlake ride- we will do one counterclockwise intermediate loop. The Pizza loop will be one large clockwise 8.75 mile loop.
Week of 10/18/10 - sunsets 6:50s- Start times for Northlake (Tuesday) and Pizza (Thursday) will stay at 5:45 PM. The Northlake ride- we will do one counterclockwise inside small loop (4.75 miles). The Pizza loop will be one counterclockwise inside small loop (4.75 miles). .
Week of 10/25/10 - sunsets 6:40s- This will be the final week for the Northlake (Tuesday) and Pizza (Thursday) rides - all start times and ride routes remain at 5:45 PM.

Fool's Gold Course Change 55 Nine Performance announced a change in the Fool's Gold course for this year. This year the course goes up Bare Hare and down Bull Mountain.

DLV Weekend Beginner Classees From the DLV:In light of our extremely successful Living Social promotion we'll be adding two weekend classes to the schedule. Here's the dates:
September 18th and 19th, 2pm till 5pm both days
October 9th and 10th, 2pm till 5pm both days

These classes will be limited to 25 people. If you are interested in signing up for the classes, please do so in advance and as soon as you can. You can get yourself on the list by contacting brian@dicklanevelodrome.com with your bike size and Brian will put you on the list. Go here for more info: http://www.dicklanevelodrome.com/pages/beginnerprogram.html

8-16-2010 Santa Cruz Demo Santa Cruz Bicycles will host its first ever Demo Day in The Mountain Bike Capital of Georgia, Ellijay! Ride the bikes that set the trends from the Blurs, Superlites, Juliana's and The Best 29ER Dual Suspension on Dirt The TallBoy! Cartecay Bikes will be hosting the event at Woodring Branch trail @ Carters lake Sunday September 5, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This has been a long time coming. Woodring Branch is 3.5 miles of fast singletrack for Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced riders. No long lines waiting for bikes to come back. Try several bikes and have a blast. Support the Ellijay Mountain Bike Club. We will have food and drinks during the event. Check out santacruzbicycles.com or cartecaybikes.com for any additional information n questions about the event. Thanks for your time and we look forward to your visit.

Directions to Woodring Branch:
75 North from Atlanta, to 575 North which turns into GA Hwy 515 this will take you into East Ellijay. Once in East Ellijay turn left at the McDonalds (Traffic Light )this is Maddox drive. Maddox drive will deadend at GA Hwy 282. Turn left onto 282 and go West for about 13 miles and you will see Woodring Branch on your left. Turn left go 3 miles to the trail head. Questions? contact mike@cartecaybikes.com

GSC Series Awards Sorella Cycling: Trish Albert, 2nd, Cat. 2 Women, Mari DeMarco, 1st Cat. 3 Women. Thanks to Gone Riding for another fun year of mountain bike racing!

Women's Day at Blanket's Creek SORBA Woodstock and Outspokin' Bikes is hosting a Women's Day event on October 16th at Blankets Creek. This will be a full day of skills clinics and group rides devoted to women of all skills level, so bring your friends, sisters, daughters, and moms. The schedule of events is listed below.

9am-1pm Beginner's Skills Clinic We will spend half the class working on bike set-up, basic mechanics, maintenance and basic repairs. We will then split the class based on skill level to ride the trail that is best for you. Class is open to women of all ages and is designed to accommodate the newest riders. You must have a bike, helmet and basic riding clothing. Space is limited to 20 participants, so please RSVP by sending an email to Gibsonra@juno.com. The class is free, but please consider a $10 trail donation to Blankets Creek Trails. This clinic will be hosted by Marcia and Alan Gibson.

9am-11am Advanced Group Ride This group ride will be led by Lisa Randall on VMT (Van Michael Trail) and South Loop. This ride is intended for andvanced level riders who are already familiar and comfortable riding these two trails and is not a skills clinic. If requested by participants, then the group may stop at particular sections of the trails to build and share techniques with each other. Bring plenty of water.

1pm-2pm Lunch provided by SORBA Woodstock for participants in any of the events. The cost to participants in these events is free, but please consider a $10 trail donation.

2pm-4pm Intermediate Group Ride This ride will be led by Marcia Gibson on VMT and South Loop. This ride is intended for intermediate level riders who are able to ride Dwelling comfortably and who are moderately familiar with VMT and South Loop. This is not a skills clinic, but if requested, the group can stop at particular sections of the trails and work together on clearing those sections of the trail.

2pm-4pm Beginner's Bike Maintenance Clinic This clinic will be held by Alan Gibson to include the following topcs: Bike Set Up and Controls, Cleaning and Lubrication, Tire Repair, Brake Set-up and Adjustments, Chain Repair, Basic Shifting Adjustments, and Shock Pressure Adjustments. This class is appropriate for beginners who want to learn more about their bikes to keep them working correctly to avoid long walks out of the woods. We will cover the above mentioned subjects plus any other questions students may have. There will be no riding during this class but each student should bring their bike so individual needs can be met. Due to the demand for this event, participants must pre-register by emailing gibsonra@juno.com. A $10 donation at the clinic would be greatly appreciated, but not necessary to attend. All donations will go to SORBA-Woodstock to support trail construction. Also, bring a lawn chair to make working on your bike more comfortable.

If you have any questions, please email me at events@sorbawoodstock.org. Come out and join us for this all day event devoted to Women! Spread the word, and if we have enough participants, then Women's Day may become a regular event.

NC Happenings From Charlotte Sports Cycling: Wednesday, August 18 Renaissance Park Charlotte Mountain Bike Series
Wednesday August 18 the Charlotte Mountain Bike Series will head to Renaissance Park for the second of four double points races.
SRAM @ Renni: Next Wednesday the 18th at Renaissance Park, our friends from SRAM will have the new 2 x 10 bikes on display.
Series Prizes
We will have a party at the end of the Summer Series awarding prizes to the top ten finishers in EVERY category. The only stipulation is you have to compete in eight events during the Charlotte Mountain Bike Series to be eligible for prizes.

Saturday, August 21 Cackalacky Cup Mountain Bike Time Trial Lake Norman State Park Presented by First Flight Bikes
The 2010 Cackalacky Cup presented by First Flight Bikes will be highlighted by two very different mountain bike time trials and a afternoon of fun and games. The first time trial will be a technical time trial held on the four mile Hawk Loop. There will be four different obstacles on the course. The second time trial will be an all out speed time trial. The winners will be determined by the combined times of both time trials.

The "technical time trial" on the Hawk Loop will be made up four different race obstacles: two slaloms sections built with six inch cones, a double limbo and an ten foot long skinny elevated only a couple inches off the ground. Time deductions will be handed out to those hit knock over cones, knock off the limbo stick or do not ride the full length of the skinny. The "all out speed" time trial will be held on the Monbo Loop and will be just exactly as it reads, the fastest to complete the lap. Combined times of the two different mountain bike time trails will take home the coveted Cackalacky Cup trophies. Registration is open! There is no race day registration for the Cackalacky Cup. Online registration will be open until 5PM Friday evening before the race. Start times will be posted on the website Friday evening. This event will be capped at 200 registrants. Lunch is also included in your registration. To register or find out more info on this exciting event, visit: www.charlottemtnbike.com

Widmer Brothers Rivers Edge Mountain Bike Marathon US National Whitewater Center Saturday, August 28

The 3rd Annual Widmer Brothers Rivers Edge Mountain Bike Marathon is a 50 mile mountain bike which will test mountain bikers both mentally and physically. The race is held at the US National Whitewater Center on some of the the finest singletrack in the Piedmont of North Carolina. The race will consist of four laps around a 12.5 mile loop. The event will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2010.
Solo Categories: Men 19 - 34, Men 35 - 49, Men 50+, Women 19 - 39, Women 40+, Single Speed, Juniors
Duo Categories: Duo Male, Duo Female, Duo Coed
Awards
Sweet Trophies: Top three Solo and Duo finishers
Sponsor Prizes: Top five Solo finishers and top three Duo finishers.
The first 300 people who register will receive a Widmer Brothers River Edge Mountain Bike Marathon T-Shirt
Visit the Widmer Brothers website!
Registration is OPEN - JUST A FEW DAYS LEFT BEFORE THE EARLY BIRD SPECIAL EXPIRES
Save money and register early:
Early Bird Special through August 11: $30 for juniors, $50 for adults
Online registration Aug 12 - Aug 27: $40 for juniors, $60 for adults
Day of registration on August 28: $50 for juniors, $70 for adults

8-17-2010 Tour De La France Crit and US 10K Classic Swagger will be putting on 2 great races the weekend of Sept. 4.

The Tour de la France in Anderson, SC is a criterium and will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2010. This race includes a wide-range of categories with more than $12,000 in cash and prizes.

The US 10K Classic is back again with a women’s open and men’s pro/1/2 road race on Labor Day, Monday, September 6. For more information on both races visit Swagger's website at http://swagger.gobike1.com/site.

Grant Park Crit Coming up THIS WEEKEND is the Grant Park Crit, which will be the Georgia State Crit Championship!!

It's less than one week until the Grant Park Crit! Hope you're all as excited as we are. For complete details about the race, including online registration, go to http://grantparkcriterium.com. There will be something for everyone, so bring the whole family down. We'll have food and refreshments (including adult beverages from New Belgium) and races for everyone from the kiddos to the pros. Worth noting is that this year we have individual races for beginner men and beginner ladies - so if you've been wanting to try out crit racing, this is your chance!

For those of you on Facebook, you can RSVP at http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=123476404360259&ref=ts
For those of you on Twitter, for race day updates, follow www.twitter.com/grantparkcrit

Atlanta Cycling Rides Weekday rides will move to 6:15 in Sept. and 6:00 in Oct/Nov.

Atlanta Cycling Clinic Bike Cleaning & Hands on Tube Changing Class
Who: Anyone! But the class is limited to 15 students, so register today!
What: How to properly wash and lubricate your bicycle as well as how to change a flat tire with a hangs on tube changing demo. The hands on demo will show students how to change a tube on the road as well as how to boot a damaged tire.
When: Thursday, August 19th 7:30PM
Where: Atlanta Cycling Vinings 4335 Cobb Pkwy Atlanta, GA 30339
Note: The cost of the class is $25 and has a 15 student limit. Please email clint@atlantacycling.com or ryan@atlantacycling.com or call the Vinings shop (770-952-7731) to register and pre-pay. All materials will be provided, so you do not need to bring your bicycle.

CX Clinic Finally! Here is the flyer.

Join Trish Albert of Sorella Cycling and Josh Frank of Peachtree Bikes for a cyclocross clinic to learn what CX is and develop race skills!

When: Sunday, August 29, 2010
Time: 10:00 am-Noon
Where: Serenbe in South Fulton County http://www.serenbe.com/
Who: Everyone is welcome!
Cost: Free
What To Bring: Cyclocross bike or mountain bike. If you bring a mountain bike, remove your bottle cages and bar ends. Bring water and a snack. HELMETS ARE MANDATORY!
Skills to Be Covered: Cyclocross mounts and dismounts, lifting the bike over barriers, race tips and tricks. We’ll do a practice race on the end on the cyclocross course.

Want to come? Email Trish at sttarlite@hotmail.com.

Notes: Loaner bikes and equipment are not available. This clinic is geared towards those that want to learn what cyclocross is about and to learn skills for racing. Riders need to be comfortable on their bikes and know how to ride them. This is not a beginner “how to ride your bike” clinic. All riders must sign a waiver. HELMETS ARE MANADTORY. No helmet, no ride. Trish Albert, Josh Frank, Sorella Cycling, Peachtree Bikes, and Serenbe are not responsible if you get injured. You ride at your own risk and assume all responsibility for yourself and your equipment.

8-18-2010 Trail School GATR will be hosting a trail school in Sept.

2011 Snake Creek TT Dates From SORBA NWGA: It's hot out there ain't it. Remember those nice frosty mornings last winter when you were crossing that cold creek at the start of the 34 mile Snake. Well believe it or not it is time to start thinkking about next year's Snake. We are having to do it a little different this year becasue of Deer Season running through Jan 1. We will do the first one the second Saturday in January and the other 2 the first Saturday in Ferurary and March. Dates: Jan 8, February 5th and March 5th. We are planning a preride for Sunday November 21st in conjunction with the SORBA BOD meeting being held in Dalton that weekend. Tell everybody you know. Also, we are always looking for swag to give away to our racers. Talk to your bikes shops and other industry people to see if they want to be a sponsor. All they have to do is give us something cool to give away and they will get on the shirt and the web page.

Today I'm highlighting some of Southeastern Cycling's Advertisers!

Atlanta Cycling Sidi Sale (Trish's note: I'm a Sidi girl and wish I were in the market for new Sidis right now....!!)

It's the first-ever SIDI Summer Sale, letting you slip your feet into SIDI performance and comfort for 20% off the regular retail price. It's never happened before, it may never happen again. And it's for a very limited time. Visit either Atlanta Cycling store between August 13 and August 22, 2010, and step into the best upgrade a cyclist could want-one that will pay dividends with every pedal stroke. That's something you can take to the bank. And keep right on going to the finish line.

Ken Bike Law From Ken: I am the principal of KenBIKElaw.com. I represent injured bicyclists. My law practice evolved from my love of the bicycle as transportation, as art, as a recreational vehicle, for fitness, for fun and for competition. The friends and culture surrounding the bicycle have enriched my life. Too often, the bicycle rider is treated unfairly by police, insurance adjusters, judges and juries. By advocating for bicyclists, I get satisfaction knowing that I am working to protect and increase their rights and the rights of their families.

My experience includes writing and lecturing on bicycle law. I wrote “Representing Injured Bicyclists” for the Georgia Trial Lawyer and contributed to The Georgia Law Enforcement Pocket Guide and Georgia Bike Sense. I co-founded a national association of bicycle lawyers and accident reconstruction engineers.

As a community activist, I founded of Decatur Yellow Bikes, Inc., a community bicycle program that recycled over 750 bicycles for free community use. Fresh out of law school, I worked to establish Bikeways along the Southern California coast. I am a member of, and advisor to Atlanta Bicycle Coalition, Southern Bicycle League, BikeDecatur and BRAG. I belong Adventure Cycling.
I am an international level masters road bike racer, and have several national and state road racing championships. I ride Atlanta and Georgia streets and roads daily.

I encourage cyclists involved in an accident to promptly call me for a free consult concerning the legal issues, their rights, the claims process, and the terms of employment.

Ken Rosskopf

8-19-2010 GA CX The Georgia Cross Series announces the 2010 cyclocross schedule. The GA CX Series Director Daryl Sawyer says “Georgia Cross Series is back for 2010, and I think we have been able to continue the tradition and quality that all the racers have come to know and love. The 2010 schedule will look familiar to long-time followers. Nearly all of the traditional races have returned, with the addition of four new venues. The eleven race series encompasses several geographical areas of the state and provides cyclocross racing for cyclists of all abilities from the beginner to the top cyclocross riders.”

New venues include The Rock Ranch in Barnesville, Cloudland Canyon State Park , the Serenbe Community, and Life College in Marietta . Favorites returning include Olmstead Park, OSP, Paulding Meadows, Ft. Yargo, and Elks-Aidmore Benefit in Conyers. Monteluce Winery will feature a new course. Prizes will be awarded for the overall winners in each division in the series.

The Rock Ranch race promoters Josh Stinger & Johnny Pratt are eagerly anticipating the first race of the season. “Team Bike Raising is honored to be promoting the series kick-off at The Rock Ranch. We couldn’t be more pleased with the venue. It’s going to be fast and aggressive, and the crowds are going to be huge. “

Georgia Cross can be found at http://www.georgia-cross.com. Follow on Twitter at @georgia_cross and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Georgia-Cyclocross-Series/292930987632?ref=ts

The schedule is:

1 02-Oct-10 The Rock Ranch, Barnesville
2 10-Oct-10 Olmsted Park, Augusta
3 17-Oct-10 Monteluce Winery, Dahlonega
4 23-Oct-10 Oglethorpe Speedway Park, Savannah
5 24-Oct-10 Oglethorpe Speedway Park, Savannah
6 31-Oct-10 Life College, Marietta
7 07-Nov-10 Paulding Meadows Park, Dallas
8 14-Nov-10 Cloudland Canyon State Park, Rising Fawn
9 21-Nov-10 Fort Yargo State Park, Winder
10 28-Nov-10 Serenbe Inn and Community, Palmetto
11 05-Dec-10 Elks-Aidemore Children’s Center, Conyers

Rope Mill Work Party From SORBA Woodstock: 8AM @ Rope Mill. Come on out and join us this Saturday as we continue the finish work on this great new trail. 8-12 Lunch provided.

8-20-2010 Southeastern Cycling Profiled! Southeastern Cycling has been profiles on the Atlanta Cycling Examiner! Check it out!

Labor Day Racing We invite you to come out and ride or race your bike this Labor Day weekend.
Tour de la France Ride and Criterium

First, the Tour de la France in Anderson, SC on Saturday, September 4 will feature races for the following categories:
Handcycling, Cat 5 Under 35, Cat 5 35+, Cat 4, Cat 3, Masters 35+ and 45+, Women's 1/2/3/4, Juniors, and Men's Pro/1/2.

The Tour de la France will also have a 15 mile and 40 mile ride at 8:00am starting in La France, SC and finishing in downtown Anderson. Stay for the fun and festivities for the family and watch the great racing. All Tour de la France participants registering online before August 30 will receive a free t-shirt. With more than $12,000 in cash and prizes, the Tour de la France will be a fun start to your Labor Day weekend.

US 10K Classic

Then on Monday, the US 10K Classic is back in Marietta, GA for the Women's 10K and Men's 100K races. The races start at the Cobb Galleria and finish with a screaming downhill sprint at Six Flags White Water. All participants will receive a hat and t-shirt at the finishline with your number.

Details are on Swagger's website: http://swagger.gobike1.com/site/

Marietta Trail Marietta has purchased the right of way for a new multi use trail: http://www.mariettaga.gov/news/readarticle.aspx?id=1357

GATR Festival From GATR: The annual GATR Festival (also known as the Yellow River Festival) will be held this year at Tribble Mill Park on Saturday, October 16th We are planning some new activities, such as a swap meet, bike rodeo and more. If you have some ideas and would like to help, just let us know by posting here!

8-24-2010 CX Clinic THIS Sunday, Aug. 29!! Everyone is welcome! Finally! Here is the flyer. Please note that this it the only clinic I am planning this year!

Women's No Drop Ride and Clinic From Nicki Sutherland: Women’s Road Biking Clinic and No Drop Ride

Join us for an all women’s road biking clinic and ride. We will be covering all the basics and some intermediate to advanced topics based on demand. No skill required. Just bring your bike and your enthusiasm! We will be doing a moderately paced 30 mile ride as we cover various topics and share why we love to ride.

WHAT: Beginner/Intermediate No Drop Ride, 30 miles (13 – 15mph average)
WHEN: Sunday August 29, 2010
TIME: 9am – 12pm (9am is ROLL time, so plan accordingly)
WHERE: Silver Comet Trail, Atlanta, GA (Mavell Rd Trailhead)
http://www.silvercometga.com/silver-comet-cobb-county/silver-comet-mavell-map.shtml
BRING: You, your bike, your helmet, your shoes, water, snacks, etc
COST: FREE!!!
Please Sign up by emailing Nicki at nickisutherland@earthlink.net
Sign up is not required. You can just show up, but it will help me with a head count and make sure that I communicate any changes to you.
Info about Sorella Cycling @ www.sorellacycling.com

Hunting/Riding at Bull Mtn. and Jake From the SORBA Forums: For those of you who ride on the Bull Mtn and Turner Creek trails at the Jake/Bull Mtn trail system outside Dahlonega, there's been a significant change that you need to know about. Please spread the word to your non-SORBA friends (why aren't they members?) and others you meet out on the trail.

The Bull Mtn & Turner Creek trails (to the north/west of forest service road FS28) have been in The Blue Ridge WMA for a very long time - where hunting was only permitted on specific dates during the fall & winter. So, from Sept thru December it was safe to ride those trails (except on those specific dates), knowing that no one was hunting in those woods.

However, The Blue Ridge WMA has officially been dropped by Georgia DNR (budget cuts), and the National Forest land that was in the WMA will now be managed for hunting like other general forest areas, - - i.e., it will be open for the entire season for whatever species, with no special "hunt dates".

What this means to you as a trail user is that from mid-September thru December (and March thru May in the spring for turkey) there will be hunting on those trails just like there has always been on the Jake Mtn trails (south/east of FS28). As a courtesy to the other user group (hunters) SORBA recommends that you do not begin riding on any Jake/Bull Mtn trail during those months until 10:00 a.m. Remember, those trails are designated multi-use - - and that includes hunters too.

Another suggestion is that when you do ride during hunting season (no matter where that is) is that you wear blaze orange - (the more, the better) and bells are good too so you are making noise. Take care this fall and have fun riding!

Georgia Bike Summit From the GA Bike Alliance: On Saturday, October 9th in Savannah the Georgia Bikes Alliance will be conducting the first annual statewide Bike Summit. Would you please consider joining us in Savannah to help take bicycling advocacy in Georgia to the next level? For the first time, advocates, business leaders, recreational cyclists and commuters, elected officials and staff from across Georgia will meet in a state-wide forum, setting the stage for bicycling gains. We will network, collaborate, educate, and empower advocates and attendees; identify common issues in our local communities; and set priorities for Georgia Bikes Alliance in 2011. Our Keynote Speaker will be Andy Clarke, President and Executive Director of the League of American Bicyclists. For more information and to register, please go to www.gban.org/GASummit2010.
Please feel free to share news of this important event!!

8-26-2010 Sept. Serebe CX Series!

8-30-2010 CX Clinic Thanks to all that came out to the CX Clinic at Serenbe on Sunday! We introduced nearly 25 new riders to the world of Georgia Cyclocross! Special thanks to Josh Frank and the Peachtree Bikes team for getting the course set up and helping out!

Atlanta Crit Series Spincycle Sports Marketing, promoters of the Georgia Cup race series, is pleased to announce the start of The Atlanta Criterium Series. The Atlanta Criterium series is a weekday criterium series, being held on Wednesday nights, at the West Oak Industrial Park in Marietta. Many of you know this area as the site of the Tuesday night training criterium. This series of races, running from September 1 until October 13, are USCF permitted, and categorized, therefore they will carry USCF category upgrade points. There will be online registration offered thru 10p the night before for each race. That gives most more than enough time to register online. Race day registration opens at 5:00pm on Wednesday's. Visit www.georgiacup.com for the race flyer, category start times and payout schedule…that’s right payout. Hope to see everyone out there!

8-31-2010 Rome Grand Fondo info@southeasterngranfondoseries.com http://southeasterngranfondoseries.com/
Rome Georgia to host first Grand Fondo ride in the South.
October 23rd 2010
Rome GA

October 23rd 2010 Rome Georgia is set to host the first Gran Fondo ride in the South. Gran Fondos are a new type of mass participation ride that combine the best of racing and casual rides. The ride offers multiple options to challenge different abilities and includes a great social atmosphere. Gran Fondo Rome will also feature Professional riders such as Ivan Dominguez and Frank Travesio. The ride will showcase the stunning scenery of Northwest GA while brining awareness to a new local cause, the Magnolia Foundation.

Bella Roma Grill of Rome GA will host the start and finish of the first annual Gran Fondo Rome. The bike ride is open to riders of all abilities, but will have a great challenge for experienced riders who want to test themselves. The route options include a 40 mile ride, 60 mile, and the 100 mile Gran Fondo which traverses Fouche Gap, Sand Mountain, and Horn Mountain. Everyone starts together and will have the opportunity to meet several professional riders including Ivan Dominguez, winner of stages in TDG and Tour of California, and Frank Travesio. More pro riders will be announced in the coming days. The Rome Gran Fondo is anticipating over 500 riders to ride in this year’s event. Lunch at Bella Roma Grill is included for all participants and we are hoping to increase our economic impact to Rome by encouraging overnight stays at local hotels.

Local and National sponsors include: Bella Roma Grill, CVCA, The Harbin Clinic, The Claremont House, Creative Worksite Solutions, Hammer Nutrition, Spincycle, & Road ID. Gran Fondo Rome is a USA Cycling Gran Fondo event. All event information is available on ww.southeasterngranfondoseries.com. Premier Revolution Marketing LLC is a sports experience marketing and production company based in Rome Georgia & Raleigh North Carolina. PRM LLC specializes on creating and managing unique events for endurance athletes of all abilities.