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February 2010
2-1-2010 Rome Photos are Up! All of my Rome CX #4 photos are
up at
http://sadlebred.smugmug.com. There are series overall photos,
too. (Sorry to the quality of the podium pics, directly into the sun
w/no flash=bubbles.)
So Happy! Sorella Sisters, I am so lucky to have ya'll as
teammates this year! Thanks for a fun evening!
Southeastern Cycling is proud to support the
SEW Cycling Series,
GABRA, the
Georgia Cross Series, and
the Winter CX Series in
2010!
SEW Sponorship The Southeast Women's Cycling Series is
looking for sponsors!
Check out the SEW
website for the 2010 schedule!
Kyle Schultz (Peachtree Bikes) during the Men's C race in Rome.
Bob Kuhn (HUP United) jumps over the barriers in the Men's A race in
Rome.
2-2-2010 GA Cup Discount Code From the GA Cup: For a limited
time we are offering everyone a *20% discount on any of our 2010
events! Effective today - 2/1/10 thru 2/28/10 Register for all
events on bikereg.com by clicking the Bikereg logo on the GC
homepage.
http://www.bikereg.com/events/?pid=618 Please share this
with friends & Teammates: gc10-f47gh4 See www.georgiacup.com under
"New for 2010" for more details. NEW EVENT for 2010 - Aflac Grand
Prix with $10,000 Crit!
www.spincyclesports.com *limited to 300 entries
J Murph
Cyclingnews recently interviewed Atlanta native and Athens
resident John Murphy of Team BMC.
2-5-2010 USA Cycling Webinar on Preparing for Your First Race
Register here:
http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=3158
Become a USA Cycling Official From GABRA: Already
traveling to races to watch your family or friends race? Well
why not make some extra money in the process! Officials can earn
anywhere from 25 to 175 dollars a day depending on the length and
category of the event. Payment also includes compensation for food
and travel when applicable. Interested....here's what you do.
First you must attend a Level C (beginner) official's clinic. We
have one coming up soon, see the details listed below. Official's
FAQs
http://usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=1325 Currently
GABRA is offering to reimburse your clinic entry fee and pay
for your USAC official's license next year (2011) if you work in
Georgia this year.
Level C Moto Clinic
Instructor: Chuck Hodge
February 21st, 2010
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (more than likely will not take this long)
Host Site: Medalist Sports, 1015 Tyrone Road, Suite 710, Tyrone, GA
30290 Cost: $25
flyer:
http://www.sadlebred.com/docs/2010/motofficialfeb2010.pdf
Team ATLRoof.com Training Camp From Team ATLRoof.org With
tremendous enthusiasm for the 2010 campaign, the NGCA-ATLroof.com
raceteam (formerly Team Cycleworks p/b HDR) gathered on the plains
just outside LaGrange, GA last weekend for a late winter training
camp. With 7 State titles and 1 National title in the last two
years, NGCA-ATLroof.com will again be fielding competitive squads in
Men's Cat 4, Cat 3 and Master's divisions as well as Women's 1,2,3.
The off-season has been a busy one. With the loss of previous title
sponsor, HDR, the organization inked a multi-year deal with one of
Atlanta's highest rated commercial and residential roofing
companies- ATLroof.com. And, after a merger with Roswell Velo, there
was a move to Roswell Bicycles as the shop sponsor. In addition to
the upcoming racing season, the club is looking forward to making
its' annual contribution to the Georgia racing calendar by hosting
the Historic Roswell Criterium on Sunday 04/25 and the Cherokee
County Road Race on Saturday 06/05.
Team ATLRoof.com on a training ride last weekend.
2-8-2010 Amazing Story This is an
amazing story of a dog that tried to bring help to a mountain
biker that had broken his leg near Lake Rabun, GA.
Free Flite Demo Days From Free Flite: We're pushing our Feb
20th Demo day at Blankets to the 27th. Read below for further
details. :cheers:
Free-Flite Bicycles has arranged the following dates at the Blankets
Creek to have their entire fleet of 2010 demo bikes available for
test rides. We will be set up from 9 am to 3 pm weather permitting.
There may be times the trails are open to the public, but we will
not allow these bikes on wet trails. Here are the dates: Saturday
Feb 27th and Sunday Mar 21st
Here's the bikes:
2010 Fisher HiFi Deluxe 29er 17.5", 19" and 21"
2010 Trek Fuel EX 8 15.5”, 17.5” 18.5”, 19.5”, 21”
2010 Trek Top Fuel 8 17.5”, 19.5”, 21”
2010 Trek 6700 Disc WSD 15.5” and 17.5”
We also have several high end Trek Madones in mens and womens
available. If you are interested in riding a road bike during one of
these demo's you will need to call the Canton Road Marietta store
and arrange for it to be brought along.
2-12-2010 Tundra TT I spoke to one of the promoters of this
weekend's Tundra TT. There are over 340 entries already! Have fun,
ya'll!!
GA Rides to the Capitol Registration for the
Georgia Rides To The Capitol 2010 (GRTTC10) event is open! The site
is as up-to-date as I can get it for now too. Please pass the word
as far as you can to all your lists and contacts - we need as big a
turn out as we can get. Donations too. Thank you Rebecca for listing
the event on the GBAN site.
Aileen Harris with the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) will be
sending out invitations to all metro mayors and council members in
the next few days. If you personally invite a local elected official
to the event (great idea), please let her (or me) know so she can
track them and get them the blue MAMA/GRTTC windbreaker that GMA has
provided for past events. I have copied her on this email. Also, we
can provide a limited number of bikes for their use on the Decatur
route or the ceremonial ride from Hurt Park. Best if you have your
elected official contact me about the bike. Please pass the word! We
need a big turnout to support our legislative efforts.
www.GeorgiaRidesToTheCapitol.org Thanks, Fred Boykin
Bicycle South
New Track Series The US is getting a
national track series after a 7 year hiatus. Sept. 9-10 will see
a round in Atlanta at the DLV.
Nobody Rides Bikes in Sandy Springs This comes from several
Joe Seconder: “Nobody in Sandy Springs Rides Bikes”
Background: The City of Roswell has received a $3 Million Federal
grant to build a Bike/Ped Multi-Use Bridge over the Chattahoochee
River at Roswell Road. The Multi-Use Bridge would standalone,
running along the west side of the existing Roswell road bridge.
Connecting on the south side, the Multi-Use Bridge would loop
underneath the existing Roswell Road bridge and open out to Roberts
Drive on the east, avoiding the crossing of traffic Roswell Road. On
the north side, it would merge with the existing Roswell River
trail. This bridge is on the city limits between Roswell and Sandy
Springs and the grant requires a local match -- about $350k from
each city. Roswell is willing to come up with their portion of the
match, now we need to convince Sandy Springs at their city council
meeting on Tuesday, February 16th to do the same. Eva Galambos, the
Sandy Springs Mayor is on the fence with this one and has reportedly
stated, “Nobody in Sandy Springs rides bikes”. Why does she think
that? I don’t know. Maybe it’s because the organized rides start
early in the morning? Maybe it’s because there is no dedicated
advocacy group of Sandy Springs citizens that regularly meets with
the city and pushes for bicycle accommodations? Maybe it’s because
there’s a limited number of locally-owned bike shops in Sandy
Springs? Whatever the reason, could we all make the decision today
to step forward and offer a bit of support before Tuesday, February
16th?
I ask you to do one or both of the following:
· Please sign the on-line petition:
http://sandings.epetitions.net/
· Attend the Sandy Springs city council meeting on: Tuesday,
February 16th at 6 pm Sandy Springs City Hall 7840 Roswell Road,
Building 500 Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Regions Race Weekend is Coming Up! Regions Bank Race
Weekend to Open Road Racing Season in Georgia lbany, Georgia to play
host he Regions Bank Race Weekend is back again on March 6-7, 2010
in Albany, Georgia, boasting more than $8,000 in prize money.
Saturday, cyclists will race against the clock in an individual time
trial and volley for position in the criterium later in the day,
Saturday's events are in downtown Albany as part of the annual Mardi
Gras Festival. Sunday events leave the urban streets for the country
roads in the final event of the weekend on Sunday, a challenging 51
kilometer loop through Lee County. The event is a part of the new
Georgia Bicycle Racing Association (GABRA) cross-promoter race
series that will crown the Best All-Around Rider (BAR) in each
category. More info on GABRA can be found at
www.gacycling.org.
Classes for the year long season have created a few changes for the
Albany event. These classes are -
Pro/1/2
Cat 3
Cat 4
Cat 5
Masters 35+
Masters 45+
Women 1/2/3/4
The Regions Bank Race Weekend will be comprised of the three
separate events for prize money and awards (medals), bragging rights
and automatic qualification for the Finals race at the Athens
Twilight (participants must still race the AM events in Athens) for
the top 3 Omium finishers. This change was made to encourage
riders to come to Albany and race in the events without feeling
pressure to participate in all three races. For more information on
prize list, schedule, and host hotel and to register for all events,
go online to www.swagger.us.
2-10-2010 Geargrinder Ride Trish's note: There is
no cost to do the pubic ride. It's open to all. KENDA Pro Cycling presented by
GEARGRINDER Ride with Frankie and Team VO2 testing presented by
Lifetime Fitness! 4 pros, Frankie Andreu and Team GM, Chad Thompson
will be at the Mountain Brook Life Time Fitness facitlity on Sunday
February 28. The day will have many attractions, including all of
the guys riding the public LTF ride with all of you!
Schedule below (tentative):
10:30 - 11:00 AM Team arrival (1st rider VO2 test starts warm up)
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM VO2 testing 20min per rider (4-6 riders)
1:00 - 3:00 PM Club/Public ride (35 Miles)
3:00 -3:30 PM Food in Café and showers (for team)
3:30 - 4:00 PM Q&A with Andreu, Thompson and riders
4:30- N/A Enjoy the club!
(Direct link to this post can be found at
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=296967257239&ref=mf)
The flyer is here.
2-9-2010 Bicycle Little League The Dick Lane Velodrome
will be resuming it's Bicycle Little League (ages 8-16) program on
Monday the 14th of March, from 6pm till 7:30pm. We'll be running the
program every Monday and Thursday from that date forth, till the end
of October. More info is here :
http://www.dicklanevelodrome.com/content/2010/02/bicycle-little-league-update.html
and you can find out more about this free program on our website
here:
http://www.dicklanevelodrome.com/pages/bicyclelittleleague.html.
Big Creek Work Party From RAMBO: Maintenance work continues
on the XC trails and Freeride Area to put them in prime condition
for RAMBO's annual time trial, Four Ways in a Day, on March 27. If
you can make it out, we'd appreciate it. And if you can make it out
for the Time Trial, we'd really appreciate that! We will be meeting
at the North Parking Lot at 9AM and working 'til between 12 and 1PM.
To get to Big Creek: Hwy 400 to Exit 7 (GA Hwy. 140/Holcomb Bridge
Rd, eastbound). Turn left onto Old Alabama Rd.; the park entrance is
1/2 mile on left. The North Lot is down the gravel road. Please
bring: 1) water & snacks 2) gloves 3) closed-toe shoes or boots
As always, tools and lunch provided. Thanks! Mark McCabe RAMBO
Events Coordinator
Car Break In at Silver Comet There was a car break in at the
Silver Comet parking lot at Seaboard Ave. in Hiram this past
weekend. Always remember to take your valuables with you or keep the
out of site!
2-12-2010 UPDATE! BREAKING NEWS!
Tundra TT Postponed!! The Tundra TT has been postponed til
Feb. 20th!
UPDATED! WBL CANCELLED! The WBL for Feb. 13 is CANCELLED!
Photo by Joe Whitwell; borrowed (with permission) from the
Surge Sports/Tundra TT website.
WBL Start Delayed 13 Feb: The Pacesetter Steel-Rockcreek
Outfitters Homer da Hard Way
Ride Start Delayed to 11 a.m.
Length: 80 miles/4 hours
Proper sign-in points: 3
Route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3349598
Print text directions: [see map page: Homer the Hard Way]
Store Stop : Homer (Mile 44)
Pee Break: Mile 20 (hurry up)
Sprints:* Homer City Limit (@ Mile 43) (Cats 3, 4, Vets (35+): 3
points / 3 deep: (Can of Jittery Joes coffee to winner)
* Ladies: Commerce City Limit: 3 points/3 deep (Can of Jittery Joes
coffee to winner)
* Seagraves Mill Hill (*Brand New / Inside Final Attack Zone) Pro
eligible: 3 points / 3 deep - line in road at top of hill 400 meters
before right hand turn on Nowhere Road. ($50 Starbucks gift
certificate to winner)
Final Attack Zone: 7 miles (Pros eligible): Pack will come in 334
and turn left on Seagraves Mill. Go 4 miles to Nowhere Road and turn
right. (Before turning right on Nowhere Road there is a sprint line
at top of hill - see above). After turning right on Nowhere Road,
hammer 3 miles to the usual WBL finish (Jackson County sign).
Points/Prizes: $100 bucks cash (Pacesetter Steel), plus $100 gift
certificate (www.rockcreek.com), plus da box. Box also to first Cat
3, 4, Vet finisher, and first lady finisher.
* Pro, 1, 2: 1st = 10 / 2nd = 8 / 3rd = 6 / 4th = 4 / 5th =2
* Cat 3, 4, Vets (35+), Citizen: 1st = 5 / 2nd = 3 / 3rd =2 / 4th =
1
* Ladies: 1st = 5 / 2nd = 3 / 3rd =2 / 4th = 1
2-15-2010 Sunny King Crit News The Sunny King Criterium,
usually the first weekend in May, has moved to April 17 this
year. It is again an NRC race. For those who have raced at Sunny
King, you are familiar with the full-course live race coverage
provided on the JumboTron located at the Start/Finish. This is
produced by a regional TV station with 5 live cameras stationed
around the crit course, providing slow motion replays of any crashes
on the .6 mile course and also of preme sprints and finish sprints.
What is new for 2010? All of the coverage on the JumboTron will be
streamed LIVE on the internet at the Sunny King Criterium web site
www.sunnykingcriterium.com. This includes all races early in the
day, as well as the pro women and pro men under the streetlights of
downtown Anniston. An excellent opportunity for friends, family, and
sponsors to watch your team race live. Also, a road race has
been added on Sunday, April 18. RR info will be up on the web site
soon.
Sunny King Photographer Southeastern Cycling will once again
be the official photographer of the Sunny King Crit!
2-13-2010 WOW Winter Seminar Greenville Women's Cycling
will have a seminar on Feb.
25th at 6:30 at the Great Escape in Greenville, SC.
Alpha Bikes Sale Alpha
Bikes in Alpharetta is having a 30% off all winter apparel this
week. They also host a trainer class Tuesdays at 6:30. BYOB (Bring
Your Own Bike)
2-16-2010 Tundra IS ON!! From Surge Sports:
So the snow came and disrupted our well planned weekend. It ended up
being a little too tundra for the TundraTT.
We've been working to get everything back on track for this coming
weekend. The officials, law enforcement and volunteers have all
given us the go ahead. We're pleased to announce the rescheduled
Tundra Time Trial to occur this Saturday, February 20th, 2010.
Registration from 7:00 - 8:00 am. First rider launches at 8:31 am.
REGISTRATION
Several of you have requested for us to re-open registration since
the event date has changed. Please help us spread the word that
registration is now open through Wednesday at 5pm. You can register
at
http://www.active.com/triathlon/dallas-ga/8th-annual-lillie-glass-tundra-time-trial-2010
. Also, if you want to wait until the last minute, we will have
day-of registration available on site.
DIRECTIONS
This year, we have a NEW START LOCATION. The start location is at
Rambo Nursery (279 Tucker Boulevard, Dallas, GA 30157-7438). From
downtown Atlanta, this is 35 miles, and estimated to take 50
minutes. Please plan accordingly.
START TIMES
We will post start times Wednesday night 2/17/2010 at
www.SurgeSports.com.
VOLUNTEERS
We can always use additional volunteers. If you have a family member
that will be out, or know someone that is not racing and would like
to give back to the sport, please contact Mitch Askew (maskew6@yahoo.com).
With all that being said, the weather this weekend is looking good
to have a great race! We look forward to seeing you!
Jim & Mitch www.SurgeSports.com
2-17-2010 Tundra TT News The promoters want me to tell anyone
that is already registered for the race, you do NOT have to
reregister! Your previous registration is still valid. They have
opened registration for anyone else that has not entered that wishes
to do so.
Selma Erwin Trail Closed Selma Irwin Trail near the town of
Milledgeville, Georgia will be closed temporarily for the next two
week starting Tuesday, February 16th, 2010. The unprecedented amount
rain has caused detrimental erosion to the trails and parking area.
Over the next couple weeks volunteers from the community in
conjunction with the Georgia Forestry Commission will take measures
to reduce trail erosion and increase ridability. Please head
warnings of this closure and give our trail system a chance to heal.
If there are any questions regarding the closure please contact Eric
Mosley, Bartram Forest Coordinator, at 478-445-5164 or
emosley@gfc.state.ga.us.
Rope Mill Work Party From SORBA Woodstock: SORBA Woodstock
will have its very first Work Party at Rope Mill Park this Saturday
morning. We will be clipping back the limbs and raking/blowing the
organic duff off the trail bed. This will allow us to get the trail
ready for machines to cut the trailbed. The work party will start at
9am and will commence with free lunch at 1pm. Bring lopers
(clippers), hedge cutters (for briars), gloves and water. We will
have tools as well for others. Also dress in layers for it being
cool in the morning. It should be in the 50s by noon. Come be part
of history on this monumental inaugural work party at the second
trail system SORBA Woodstock is building out for MTB use. Meet at
the pavillion at Ole Rope Mill Park in Woodstock on the shores of
Little River @ I-575.
Directions to Ole 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. Jay Wilkes
CycleYouth Development Team If you or your youngster are ...
- 18 or younger, male or female,
- live in or near the greater ATL,
- really like riding mountain bikes,
- have a mountain bike, helmet and shoes,
- would like to ride with a group of kids your age,
- and may be interested in racing ...
... then check out Cycleyouth
http://cycleyouth.com/
Alpha Bikes and Addictive Cycles are proud to be the shop sponsors
for the two current Cycleyouth DEVO teams (development teams --
check out the "devo" tab on the Cycleyouth web site). We are looking
forward to supporting these guys and their dedicated coaches and
parents as they ride and train and race their way to glory and
untold riches in their totally cool kits. Even if you're not
interested in racing, please think about joining the group on rides
and out of town trips to weekend races. The more the merrier.
For more info check out the links on the Cycleyouth site. Or call or
email:
- Michael at Alpha Bikes (770.410.1910), or
- Cody at Addictive Cycles (706.654.6452), or
- Dave Anderson, DEVO manager (alison.dave@gmail.com), or
- Shey Lindner, DEVO manager (everett11@bellsouth.net)
WBL 20 Feb: The Litespeed-BMW/Rockcreek Outfitters
Homer da Hard Way
Ride Start: 10 a.m.
Length: 80 miles/4 hours
Proper sign-in points: 3
Route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3349598
Print text directions: [see map page: Homer the Hard Way]
Store Stop : Homer (Mile 44)
Pee Break: Mile 20 (hurry up)
Sprints:
* Homer City Limit (@ Mile 43) (Cats 3, 4, Vets (35+): 3 points / 3
deep: (Can of Jittery Joes coffee to winner)
* Ladies: Commerce City Limit: 3 points/3 deep (Can of Jittery Joes
coffee to winner)
* Seagraves Mill Hill (*Brand New / Inside Final Attack Zone) Pro
eligible: 3 points / 3 deep - line in road at top of hill 400 meters
before right hand turn on Nowhere Road. ($50 Starbucks gift
certificate to winner)
Final Attack Zone: 7 miles (Pros eligible): Pack will come in 334
and turn left on Seagraves Mill. Go 4 miles to Nowhere Road and turn
right. (Before turning right on Nowhere Road there is a sprint line
at top of hill - see above). After turning right on Nowhere Road,
hammer 3 miles to the usual WBL finish (Jackson County sign).
Points/Prizes: $100 bucks cash (Pacesetter Steel), plus $100 gift
certificate (www.rockcreek.com), plus da box. Big Daddy Mac-Box also
to first Cat 3, 4, Vet finisher, and first lady finisher.
* Pro, 1, 2: 1st = 10 / 2nd = 8 / 3rd = 6 / 4th = 4 / 5th =2
* Cat 3, 4, Vets (35+), Citizen: 1st = 5 / 2nd = 3 / 3rd =2 / 4th =
1
* Ladies: 1st = 5 / 2nd = 3 / 3rd =2 / 4th = 1
Trish Albert (Sorella Cycling) and the snow bunny at the Smyrna
Market Village on Sunday after the snow.
other racers (men and women) will be teaching the clinic. You'll
have a chance to learn about race prep before and day of the race,
learn about the rules and etiquette. Half of the clinic will be
instruction off the bike, and the other half will be on the bike. They''ll be a GA USA Cycling Race Official
present.
This clinic is open to both Men and Women, and will take place at
the West Oak Business Park in Marietta. This is the location of the
Tuesday night training crit, and 2 Crits throughout the year,
including GA Games. Email Carol at
carolm@gmail.com if you'd like to attendI know I have in the
than the than
Directions from Atlanta:
Take I-75 North to exit 267-A (Canton/Hwy. 5). Follow exit ramp to
right and turn right at the first light onto Sandy Plains Road.
Follow Sandy Plains Road North approximately 1/2 mile and turn right
into the West Oak Center. (Wendy's is across the street from
entrance.)
Directions from the North:
Take I-75 South to exit 267-A (Canton/Hwy. 5). Follow exit ramp to
and merge onto Canton Hwy. Turn right at the first light onto Sandy
Plains Road. Follow Sandy Plains Road North approximately 1/2 mile
and turn right into the West Oak Center. (Wendy's is across the
street from entrance.)
Gwinnett Night Rides GATR will bethe
Doc is getting the credit for it are finished and little damage that
was a little citadel data standards and 2ft. and movies are and the
wind and the at Tribble Mill andYellow Rider through the
Gwinnett Parks and Recreation Department. Registration is required.
WBL Book Calling all scribes:
The WBL, in a joint venture with WBL Archive Press, is pleased to
announce the forthcoming publication of 100 copies of a special
edition printing of The Other Stories from the Other Season. These
will be stories written by you, the Zealots, about your favorite
ride, your worst WBL experience (your love and adoration for Carney)
or any aspect of any ride whatsoever, real or not. The Lucky dozen
or selected will be published in conjunction with the WBL 2010
stories in a high quality bound book with a glossy cover. Stories
can be as long or as short as the writer wants. Stories will not be
edited in any form or fashion, whether there be misspelled words, a
run of run on sentences, or misplaced metaphors, so be on your best
behavior. Who Carney selects is entirely up to his particular
tastes. We have heard so many epic stories over the years, that we
thought now was the time to reduce them to words. So get crackin,
but do us proud, and remember, neither treacle nor drivel are
welcome round these parts. If this works, there could be a Volume 2.
In addition, to offset the costs of printing we are going to allow
sponsors to purchase 1-page ads to be placed in the book—ad design
entirely left up to sponsor. We will offer pages for 100 bucks each,
only up to the amount of the printing costs. We estimate offering 20
pages. Be part of history! email stories in word form as attachment
to: jdavidcrowe@aol.com
He'll get them to me. Carney
2-19-2010 Raccoon Mountain Trail Closed The Raccoon Mountain
trail in Chattanooga, TN is
closed until further notice because it has not had a chance to
dry.
Nutrition Clinic Sorella Nutrition Clinic – Men and Women
Welcome
Nutrition for Training, Racing and Recovering
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Cost is free
6:30-7:30pm
RSVP to Julie Gazmararian at jagazma@sph.emory.edu
Sorella will be hosting a clinic for men and women on nutrition for
cycling by Namrita Kumar O’Dea, MS, RD, LD on Tuesday evening,
February 23, from 6:30-7:30pm Location: We will meet in Namrita’s
office which is in the same building as the new location of Georgia
Sports Chiropractic. Here is a map and address:
http://georgiasportschiropractic.com/directions.htm There
is a parking garage on the corner of West Peachtree and 4th St.
Bring your parking ticket in with you and you can get it stamped at
the office.
For more information about Namrita, see her bio at:
http://www.namritaodea.com/bio.html Information about her
company is available at:
http://www.55nine.com/nutrition.html Please submit any of your
nutrition related questions to Julie Gazmararian at jagazma@sph.emory.edu
prior to this seminar or just come and listen & learn (and ask
questions at the seminar)! Hope to see you there!
2-18-2010 Race Clinic From Carol Minuti (Secretary of GABRA):
2:00-4:00 pm This clinic is the afternoon of Sat, the
27th, in the afternoon Jeff Hopkins (former pro road racer/former
track world champion) and some
2-21-2010 Chicopee Work Party From SORBA Gainesville: Work
Party at Chicopee - Saturday, Feb 27th at 9 AM!
Rome CX Poll Take the Rome Winter Series CX Poll to give your
input for 2011.
http://romewintercross.wordpress.com/
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. Thanks for your support!
2-22-2010 Beginner Road Racing Clinic
Beginner Road Racing Clinic: Sat, Feb 27 2-4 pm
Anyone (male or female) who is new to racing, is thinking about
racing, or just wants to learn more about racing, is encouraged to
attend this Beginner Racing Clinic! The clinic will take place on
Saturday, Feb. 27th, from 2-4 pm, at West Oak Business Park in
Marietta, and is being taught by Jeff Hopkins - GABRA member and pro
road racer/former track world champion, Joe Eldridge of TEAM TYPE 1,
and Leigh Valletti Hopkins of BMW-Bianchi. This is shaping up to be
a very exciting clinic! You will learn the essentials of race day
prep, and will also participate in a mock race where you will learn
race skills, etiquette and strategy.
Please meet in the parking lot for the New Bag Co, 1841 W Oak
Pkwy,Marietta, GA 30062
Well tuned road bike and helmet are required. For Clinic Outline and
Details, please go to:
http://www.gacycling.org/modules/extcal/event.php?event=58
If attending, please RSVP on the link above for Clinic Outline and
Details, and send an email with your contact info to: gacycling@gmail.com.
Thanks!
Aflac Grand Prix 2010 Aflac Outdoor Games will host the Aflac
Grand Prix with a $2,000 Criterium (Women's Purse), Time Trial &
Road Race! The winner of the Crit will also get a custom Aflac
"DUCK" trophy!
Register here:
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=10066
This is part of the Aflac Outdoor Games with anticipated crowds of
over 10,000 people attending! Fun for the whole family - Food,
Booze, Kids Zone and much more. Make a fun weekend out of it and
enjoy the city of Columbus.
Race Season Kick Off Party ou and your cycling friends are
invited to the First Annual Georgia Racing Kickoff Party!
WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010 6:00 pm
WHERE: The Marlay House (which until recently was named 'The
Grange')
426 West Ponce De Leon Ave
Decatur, Georgia 30330
Come hang with fellow cyclists, talk smack, learn about the new Best
All-Around Rider (BAR) Competition, and place your entry for a
special prize on who you think will be the BAR Champion for each
category this year!
Beer specials and Free Raffles for Cycling Swag!
Please RSVP with the # of people coming in your party.
http://www.gacycling.org/modules/xoopspoll/index.php
Brought to you by your Georgia USA Cycling local association, GABRA
- the Georgia Bicycle Racing Association.
2-24-2010 Say a Little Prayer or Send a Good Thought I saw
this from John Johnson: "Folks, John Patterson is at St Joseph
hospital recovering from open heart surgery. He is doing fine and
should be in his own room tomorrow. Most of you don't know this is
his second open heart surgery, the first was 15 years ago. Please
keep John in you thoughts and prayers." Trish's note: I'm working on
contact information for John P.
Daylight Savings Time Daylight Savings Time begins
March 14. It never comes early enough for cyclists! Ride
announcements are beginning to come out.
Intown Rides Daylight Saving Time starts this year on
Sunday 03/14/10 at 02:00 AM EST, when clocks are set ahead to 03:00 AM EDT.
As such, here is the annual listing of start times for the various “In-Town
Classics”, plus other popular rides in the Atlanta area, including the Tucker
Ride, The Sunday Ride, the Airport Ride, and various rides associated with
Atlanta Cycling.
IN-TOWN CLASSICS
The In-Town Classics are comprised of the Sandy Springs (Tuesday), Peachtree
Battle (Wednesday) and Chastain (Thursday) rides.
03/16/10 - 06:00 PM EDT - Sandy Springs - Short Option - Pre-Season Pace
03/17/10 - 06:00 PM EDT - Peachtree Battle
03/18/10 - 06:00 PM EDT - Chastain
03/23/10 - 06:00 PM EDT - Sandy Springs - Short Option - Pre-Season Pace
03/24/10 - 06:00 PM EDT - Peachtree Battle
03/25/10 - 06:00 PM EDT - Chastain
03/30/10 - 06:00 PM EDT - Sandy Springs - Short Option - Pre-Season Pace
03/31/10 - 06:00 PM EDT - Peachtree Battle
04/01/10 - 06:00 PM EDT - Chastain
04/06/10 - 06:30 PM EDT - Sandy Springs - Short Option - “Show Me What You Got
Night”
04/07/10 - 06:30 PM EDT - Peachtree Battle
04/08/10 - 06:30 PM EDT - Chastain
04/13/10 - 06:30 PM EDT - Sandy Springs - Short Option
04/14/10 - 06:30 PM EDT - Peachtree Battle
04/15/10 - 06:30 PM EDT - Chastain
04/20/10 - 06:30 PM EDT - Sandy Springs - Short Option
04/21/10 - 06:30 PM EDT - Peachtree Battle
04/22/10 - 06:30 PM EDT - Chastain
04/27/10 - 06:30 PM EDT - Sandy Springs - Short Option
04/28/10 - 06:30 PM EDT - Peachtree Battle
04/29/10 - 06:30 PM EDT - Chastain
05/04/10 - 06:30 PM EDT - Sandy Springs - Long Option
05/05/10 - 06:30 PM EDT - Peachtree Battle
05/06/10 - 06:30 PM EDT - Chastain
Thereafter, all In-Town Classics will start at 06:30 PM EDT until approximately Labor Day, when a Fall schedule will take effect.
Tucker Ride
The Winter start time of 10:00 AM will remain in effect on the Tucker Ride for two weeks after the start of Daylight Saving Time, to allow the mornings to
warm-up a bit. As such, the Tucker Ride will move to its Summer start time of 09:00 AM EDT effective on 04/03/10.
The Sunday Ride
The Sunday Ride is currently on hiatus, in deference to the Airport Ride. However, the Sunday Ride will return with the advent of Daylight Saving Time. As
such, a ride rotation that generally includes Silk Sheets, Kellytown and Wisteria (and Ballground and White on occasion), will begin anew starting
03/14/10. The specific ride for a given Sunday will be announced on the prior Friday. All ride start times will be 09:00 AM EDT. For more information, please subscribe to
the e-mail distribution list sundayride@yahoogroups.com by going to the following http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/sundayride/. This is one of the
largest cycling e-mail distribution list in Atlanta, and is often used to communicate about other rides, races and cycling-related news, so you are
encouraged to join the distribution.
Airport RideAIRPORT RIDE
With the advent of Daylight Saving Time, the Airport Ride will go on hiatus until the Fall. As such, the last Airport Ride will be on 03/07/10 at
10:00 AM
EST.
Atlanta Cycling
There are several excellent rides associated with Atlanta Cycling in Vinings. This includes the Recovery Ride (Monday), Silver Lake Loop Wednesday), Buckhead
Bellyache and Beginners Rides (Thursdays), Beyond Six Flags Ride (Saturday), and an alternate Sunday ride (Sunday). Please visit the Atlanta Cycling web site at
http://atlantacycling.com/ for more information. Silver Comet
Open!! From Chain Station Bicycles ChainStation Bicycles Silver
Comet trail is now open @ Hiram trailhead! No more Detour but there
is now a strictly enforced 10mph speed limit through damaged area,
you will be ticketed! Trish's note: I think the speed limit is for
safety reasons. If you are going from east to west, the entire left
side of the Comet has washed out just after mile 14.5. It is a long
drop to the road below. Please obey the speed limit!
2-26-2010 Big Creek Greenway Forsyth County is mapping out
the next part of the
Big Creek
Greenway.
Regions Race Weekend is Next Weekend! Regions Bank Race
Weekend to Open Road Racing Season in Georgia lbany, Georgia to play
host he Regions Bank Race Weekend is back again on March 6-7, 2010
in Albany, Georgia, boasting more than $8,000 in prize money.
Saturday, cyclists will race against the clock in an individual time
trial and volley for position in the criterium later in the day,
Saturday's events are in downtown Albany as part of the annual Mardi
Gras Festival. Sunday events leave the urban streets for the country
roads in the final event of the weekend on Sunday, a challenging 51
kilometer loop through Lee County. The event is a part of the new
Georgia Bicycle Racing Association (GABRA) cross-promoter race
series that will crown the Best All-Around Rider (BAR) in each
category. More info on GABRA can be found at
www.gacycling.org.
Classes for the year long season have created a few changes for the
Albany event. These classes are -
Pro/1/2
Cat 3
Cat 4
Cat 5
Masters 35+
Masters 45+
Women 1/2/3/4
The Regions Bank Race Weekend will be comprised of the three
separate events for prize money and awards (medals), bragging rights
and automatic qualification for the Finals race at the Athens
Twilight (participants must still race the AM events in Athens) for
the top 3 Omium finishers. This change was made to encourage
riders to come to Albany and race in the events without feeling
pressure to participate in all three races. For more information on
prize list, schedule, and host hotel and to register for all events,
go online to www.swagger.us.
New Fitness Studio Welcome to a new Southeastern Cycling
Advertiser! February 16, 2010—Witzlib
Fitness Studio offers modern, results-driven personal training
and group fitness experiences specializing in yoga, indoor cycling,
TRX Suspension Training and Les Mills programming. Witzlib Fitness
Studio offers a unique and inspiring environment where people come
together to train for fitness, for life, for sport and to win.
Located in the Garden Hills Shopping Center, Witzlib Fitness Studio
is excited to be the first Group TRX Suspension Training facility in
Atlanta. Beautiful wood beams support high-energy classes where
functional, 3-dimensiton training targets strength, power,
cardiovascular systems, flexibility and balance. “The TRX is the
best core and cross-training for my tennis game” said Brooke Huffey,
active tennis competitor in Atlanta. “I’ve really felt an
improvement in my speed and reaction time to the ball. I love it and
hope to get my entire team training on the TRX!”
Witzlib Fitness Studio is also the exclusive indoor cycling center
utilizing state-of-the-art Body-Bikes from Denmark. These high-end,
European bikes provide participants with the most authentic riding
experience possible, leaving them on a cardiovascular endorphin
high! The Witzlib trainer team is the heart and soul of the studio.
With of over 50 years combined experience, including National Master
Trainers for leading global fitness companies like Les Mills
International and Fitness Anywhere, they are a team of elite
athletes and inspirational professionals committed to providing
world class fitness experiences. For more details about Witzlib
Fitness Studio, the trainer team, pricing, schedule and training
options, visit
www.witzlibfitnessstudio.com.
Georgia Cup Discounts Only 3 days left to take advantage of
the 20% discount on all GC & Spincycle events - excluding the Aflac
Grand Prix. Go to the Georgia Cup Twitter page or to the GC homepage
to get the code you need to save 20%. Register for all events here:
http://www.bikereg.com/events/?pid=618. Which is found on
the homepage.
Perry Roubiax weekend is only 3 weeks away! March 13 and 14. All the
details can be found here:
http://georgiacup.com/races.php?id=1
Atlanta Cycling Spring Ride Times Atlanta Cycling
Mondays:
Atlanta Cycling-Vinings "Recovery Ride" 6:30 pm (1NW) Easy Moderate
DST - Mar/Sep 6:15 – Oct/Nov 6:00. Please join us for a conversation
based, stay together, active recovery paced 20 mile ride on low
traffic streets in Buckhead and Sandy Springs. Route is painted.
Dinner following. Store located 1/2 mile north of the Chatt. River
at 4335 Cobb Pkwy. Atlanta Cycling, Inc. 770-952-7731. For more
information, contact AtlantaCycling.com.
Tuesdays:
Atlanta Cycling-Vinings "Women’s Ride" 6:30 pm (1NW) Beginner Easy
Moderate
DST- Mar/Sep 6:15 – Oct/Nov 6:00. Please join us for a 16 mile
"Women’s Only" ride on low traffic streets following a painted route
at stay together pace with one group at no drop pace. The emphasis
will be on meeting others and on becoming more skillful and
comfortable while road riding. Store located 1/2 mile north of Chatt.
River at 4335 Cobb Pkwy. Atlanta Cycling, Inc. 770-952-7731. For
more information, contact AtlantaCycling.com.
Tuesdays – Ansley:
Atlanta Cycling-Ansley "Beginners Ride" 6:30 pm (1NW) Beginner Easy
Moderate
DST – Mar/Sep 6:15 – Oct/Nov 6:00. Please join us for a slow paced,
stay together ride of 17 miles on quiet streets. The emphasis will
be on meeting others and on becoming more skillful and comfortable
while road riding. The group will split, but one group will ride at
no drop pace. Store located one block south of Cheshire Bridge Rd.
at 1860 Piedmont Ave. Atlanta Cycling, Inc. 404-873-2451. For more
information, contact AtlantaCycling.com.
Wednesdays:
Atlanta Cycling-Vinings "Silver Lake Loop" 6:30 pm (1NW) Moderate
Strenuous
DST – Mar/Sep 6:15 – Oct/Nov 6:00. Please join us for a 20-24 mile
ride to Brookhaven and Silver Lake. Route is painted and easy to
follow. Dinner following. Store located 1/2 mile north of Chatt.
River at 4335 Cobb Pkwy. Atlanta Cycling, Inc. 770-952-7731. For
more information, contact AtlantaCycling.com.
Wednesdays- Ansley:
Atlanta Cycling- Ansley “Go West Ride" 6:30 pm (1NW) Moderate
DST – Mar/Sep 6:15 – Oct/Nov 6:00. Please join us for a steady 22
mile westward loop on low traffic roads. Store located one block
south of Cheshire Bridge Rd. at 1860 Piedmont Ave. Atlanta Cycling,
Inc. 404-873-2451. For more information, contact AtlantaCycling.com.
Thursdays:
Atlanta Cycling "Buckhead Bellyache" 6:30 pm (1NW) Easy Moderate
Strenuous
DST – Mar/Sep 6:15 – Oct/Nov 6:00. Please meet us at St. Phillips
Cathedral in Buckhead, 2744 Peachtree Rd. for a relaxed 12 or brisk
24 mile ride in the Buckhead-Vinings area. Route is painted and easy
to follow. The Church requests and welcomes our use of their
restrooms including all clothing changes. Dinner following. Atlanta
Cycling, Inc. 770-952-7731. For more information, contact
AtlantaCycling.com.
Thursdays:
Atlanta Cycling-Vinings "Beginners Ride" 6:30 pm (1NW) Beginner Easy
Moderate
DST – Mar/Sep 6:15 – Oct/Nov 6:00. Please join us for a slow paced,
stay together ride of 16 miles on low traffic streets. The emphasis
will be on meeting others and on becoming more skillful and
comfortable while road riding. The group will split, but one group
will ride at no drop pace. Store located 1/2 mile north of the Chatt.
River at 4335 Cobb Pkwy. Atlanta Cycling, Inc. 770-952-7731. For
more information, contact AtlantaCycling.com
Saturdays:
Atlanta Cycling- Vinings "Beyond Six Flags" 9:00 am (1NW) Moderate
Strenuous Training
Oct- Mar 10:00. Please join us for a 40, 50 or 62 mile ride on rural
roads following an out and back painted route. Lunch following next
door. Store located 1/2 mile north of Chatt. River at 4335 Cobb
Pkwy. Atlanta Cycling, Inc. 770-952-7731. For more information,
contact AtlantaCycling.com.
Saturdays:
Atlanta Cycling-Vinings "Vinings Loop" 10:00 am (1NW) Easy Moderate
Please join us for a 20 mile ride through Buckhead and Sandy Springs
on a low traffic, painted route. Lunch following next door. Store
located 1/2 mile north of Chatt. River at 4335 Cobb Pkwy. Atlanta
Cycling, Inc. 770-952-7731. For more information, contact
AtlantaCycling.com.
2-27-2010 Atlanta Cycling Tour De France Trip Want to go to
see Lance?? (Trish's note: My husband did this trip several years
ago and had the time of his life!)
ATLANTA CYCLING Tour de France - Pyrenees to Paris - July
16-26, 2010
This July’s Tour promises to be special for the 80 persons from
Atlanta going with us. We will see all the Pyrenean high mountain
stages which include the summit finish at Ax 3 Domaines, climb of
Port de Bales, and Col d´Aubisque and the spectacular summit finish
on top of the Col du Tourmalet. After the spectacle of the Pyrenees
we’ll spend 2 nights in the wine capital of the world, Bordeaux and
see the stage to Bordeaux and the next day’s Bordeaux to Pauillac
Time Trial. On Sunday morning our tour company has reserved a
private TGV fast train from Bordeaux to Paris, so that we can see
the final stage on the cobblestones of the Champs Elysees. Yes,
there will be lots of riding opportunity on the actual tour route,
and daily mileage is a personal choice from each day’s options.
The tour cost includes all transportation, including airport pick up
and delivery, 9 nights in nice, air conditioned hotels, daily
breakfast, 6 dinners, and a complete itinerary of daily activities
for riders and non-riders alike. Our complete package minimizes the
need for extra spending, and the beauty of a large trip is that it
is simple to find numerous others interested in whatever activity,
riding distance, or speed is of interest to you on that particular
day. If interested, email Don@ AtlantaCycling.com for complete trip
details including airfare.
4 Ways in A Day MTB TT From RAMBO: Race your MTB against the
clock on a variety of terrain at Big Creek:
-XC single track
-Downhill
-Slalom
-Uphill (new 700f ft. uphill "El Scorcho" climb!)
All skills levels (from beginner to pros) are welcome.
The intent is to 1) have fun! 2) match your personal time goals, and
3) raise money for 100% volunteer RAMBO (our largest fundraiser)
Over 100 riders attended last year. Do one or all four for one low
entry fee:
- Entry for IMBA/SORBA/RAMBO members is $25, includes ALL Race
Entries, Lunch, Commemorative Pint Glass & area trail support.
- Entry for non-members is $40 includes a $30 IMBA/SORBA/RAMBO
membership, SPECIAL new member goodies & incentives, and member
benefits listed on the IMBA site:
http://www.imba.com/membership/benefits_indiv.html
Schedule:
8:30 AM Registration starts
9:00 AM Start XC clockwise direction
11:00 AM Start XC counter clockwise direction
1:00 PM XC Awards
2:00 PM Start Downhill, Slalom, El Scorcho races (best spectator
events)
6:00 PM Downhill, Slalom, El Scorcho Awards
See who's attending on the Facebook event page:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=327580519377
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