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January 2010
1-4-2009 Welcome Alpha Bikes! Welcome to our new advertiser
Alpha Bikes! If you are in Alpharetta or North Fulton County,
check them out at 11770 Haynes Bridge Road. Alpha Bikes carries
Cannondale, Santa Cruz, Gary Fisher, and Niner.
TdG News The AJC has an article on the
ongoing sponsorship search for the TdG.
USA Cycling Scholarship Congratulations to Atlanta's
Oscar Clark, who has won a
USA Cycling college scholarship. From the Cyclingnews.com
article: "Clark, of Atlanta, Georgia, is an International Economics
and Modern Languages major at Georgia State University where the
honors student maintains a 3.4 G.P.A. while regularly coaching local
kids in track cycling. Clark has raced road and cyclo-cross for his
Georgia State University Cycling team for two seasons where he has
racked up a pair of collegiate national titles. He is also a member
of the Fulton Flyers Cycling Club where he participates in clinics
and fairs in addition to his coaching duties in the Dick Lane
Velodrome's "Bicycle Little League." After multiple top finishes on
the domestic road racing circuit last summer the 20-year-old has
signed his first professional contract with the UCI Continental
squad, Mountain Khakis and plans to race and continue school
full-time next season."
Big Creek Night Rides From RAMBO: (Trish's note: You HAVE to
register for these night rides. You cannot "show and go.") We have
10 scheduled night rides left at Big Creek (running though March
10th).
If you have not yet participated, now is a good time to register for
the 4 or 10-ride packages.
We have had up to ~45 riders on a single ride.
Use Roswell Parks & Rec website to register:
https://webtrac.ci.roswell.ga.us/
(allow up to 1 business day for ID-creation of you do not already
have ID)
The registration fees (payable to City of Roswell) are:
any single ride - $6 (activity # varies by date)
any 4 rides - $18 (activity # = 23699-20)
any 10 rides $36 (activity # = 23699-21)
RAMBO Google Calendar with night ride schedule:
http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=96msjdsgp3tcs3jv8kegvd9rhc%40group.calendar.google.com
Original night ride announcements:
http://www.rambo-mtb.org/blog/index.php?/archives/283-Mountain-Biking-Night-Rides-at-Big-Creek-Park,-Fall-09,-Winter-10.html
http://groups.google.com/group/rambo-announce/browse_thread/thread/181c1cde68dccd69
Mail list for last minute weather-related schedule changes:
http://groups.google.com/group/rambo-night-ride-announcements
1-6-2010 SORBA Paulding Work Party From SORBA Paulding Who:
All are welcome and encouraged to attend!
What: Building Natural Surface Trails - Hand Built Single Track
Why: To build sustainable, natural surface trails within this
community
Where:Austells Threadmill MTB Park
We are parking here.
When: 2/27/2010 0930 - 1430
We are introducing Disney's "Give a Day - Get a Day" program at this
work party. We ask that anyone intending on attending this work
party go to this website and create a profile. After that look up
this job and register. Then all you have to do is volunteer your
time and we do the rest. You'll receive a voucher for 1 day at
Disney. We're asking that everyone wear long pants, sturdy shoes and
wear some type of hat. Please bring plenty of water and snacks as
well as sun screen.
1-8-2010 Southern Cross POSTPONED! Southern Cross has been
postponed. The roads are unsafe to travel to the race site.
WBL Newsflash! The WBL on Saturday will ONLY be 2 hours
because of inclement weather!
WBL 9 January: The Atlantis Hydroponics Don't Freeze
Your Ball Buster: NOTE TIME CHANGE!
*Length: 3 hours/60 miles (53 if opt out of Attack Circuit) (We are
certain J Murphy will lead a group for additional time). Ride has
been shortened due to the fact the it's f----- freezing. We
apologize for this interruption in services.
*Time: 11 a.m.: Sunshine Cycles (window open)
*Map: coming Store Stop: none (too damn cold)
* Sprint: Fist time across Pink Church Finish line/$25--keep going!
*Attack Zone: Pink Church Loop: Attack Zone will open when the pack
turns right at Alligator Pond onto Archer Grove Road. The finish
line at the Pink Church is 1 mile up the hill. The first time across
the line will be a Pro Open Sprint for $25 (Points: 3-2-1). Keep
going and ride the Pink Church Circuit Loop: take the next 4 right
hand turns (Look for arrows--you must watch for cars!) and you will
be right back at Alligator Pond facing the 1 mile uphill slant to
the finish line (line in road). (*You do not have to sprint and you
always sprint at your own risk. Yellow line rule strictly enforced.)
*Who can sprint: Everybody! Pros eligible Points: 5 Deep:
10--8-6-4-2
*Points/Prizes: $200 bucks plus da very nice box! Winner take all!
1 1st: 10 pts/$200 bucks plus box
2. 2nd = 8 pts / 3rd = 6 pts. / 4th = 4 pts. / 5th = 2 pts.
3. Top 3 Cat 3, 4, 5, Vet 35 plus: 5-3-1 (can score double points if
top 5 overall)
1. Top 3 Ladies: 5-3-1, 2. Sign-in: 3 pts
1-10-2010 CX Weekend & Photos I was really disappointed that I could
not get to Cross-A-Nooga in Chattanooga, TN on Saturday. I heard the
course was great both Sat. and Sunday and that everyone had a lot of
fun. The roads in Cobb weren't the best, and I did not want to risk
them at 7 am. I went to the Rome CX race on Sunday put on by the
guys at Cycletherapy. A
small but enthusiastic group of racers bundled up and did either the
60 or 45 minute race. Congratulations to Krista Eckhart-1st place
Women's, Bob Kuhn (HUP United)-1st place Men's A/B, Josh Frank
(Peachtree Bikes)-1st place SS. Two Sorella riders--Beth Gearhart
and myself rounded out the Women's podium for 1st place. Beer was
had by all after the race! Photos are up at
http://sadlebred.smugmug.com.
Ronnie Bratcher (Aaron's) remounts and chases after Josh Frank
(Peachtree Bikes) and another rider in the Rome CX Men's A/B race.
1-11-2010 Tundra TT Note From the promoters: Please note that
this year's Lillie Glass Tundra TT event will be starting at a
different location on the Silver Comet Rail trail due to the
flooding from last year. Please help us and your fellow cyclists by
passing this word on to ensure everyone makes it to the appopriate
start location for this year's event.
The start/finish location for this year's event will be at the Rambo
Trail Head at Rambo Nursery. The route will start at the Rambo trail
head and head East towards Smyrna. The turn around will be the
entrance to the water treatment plant.
Please note that this start is several more miles west than the old
start location. If you are coming from Atlanta/Smyrna area plan your
travel time accordingly. Thank you in advance for passing this word
along to your fellow cyclists. Jim and I look foward to seeing all
out there next month. Thank you for your support. Jim and Mitchell
http://www.surgesports.com
Chicopee Night Ride Rescheduled From SORBA Gainesville
The Chicopee night ride scheduled for Thursday, January 7th has been
rescheduled for Thursday, January 14th. Hopefully the trails will be
recovered from the freeze / thaw by then and be open. Check back
here Thursday for a status update.bBe in the main Elachee gate by
6:30 PM, RTR 6:45 PM.bPlease remember that night riding at Chicopee
is only allowed during sanctioned SORBA group rides. Anyone caught
on the trails after dark will be subject to ticketing from
Gainesville City Police and may jeopardize the future of night rides
at Chicopee.
Ad Special I am running an ad special for February. Email me
at sttarlite@hotmail.com!
Blanket's Creek Closed til Further Notice From SORBA
Woodstock: Blankets Creek: Trails are closed due to
freeze/thaw until further notice Now the big wait starts. This long
freeze stretch we just had is finally coming to an end (fingers
crossed). They say this has been the longest extended cold snap
since the 1880s. Crazy I tell you. With the temps going back into
the 40s, the big long dry out is going to take time. I predict it is
going to take a couple of weeks to dethaw and dry out. Please be
patient. Riding these trails when they are drying out from a deep
freeze will severely damage them. We have a long list of cool trail
projects in the pipeline for 2010. Please don't ruin it for us by
making us fix the existing trails instead of building new ones. We
all want to ride too...Thanks for your support, Jay Wilkes
President - SORBA Woodstock
1-12-2010 Winter Pizza Ride Resumes
Now that the ice has thawed- and race season is just around the
corner. Come on out- the weather looks to be dry and a lot warmer.
When: 6PM Thursdays-
Where: Old Avondale Pizza Location (this is the same location as the
current Thursday Pizza Ride)
Ride: Pizza Route- with two small counter clockwise inside loops in
St Mt Park (slower riders can choose other options)
Pace: slower- winter pace to/from park, a little slower in the park
Stone Mt park requires front and rear lights to enter the park at
dark.
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.
Chicopee Work Party From SORBA Gainesville Meet at the
MTB parking lot at 12:00 Noon 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 Supper will be provided. Thanks for
your support! Steve Johnston V.P. - Gainesville SORBA
Southern Cross Rescheduled Southern Cross has been
rescheduled for Jan. 23.
http://www.55nine.com/southernx.html
WBL News From The WBL: Zealots, This week's ride story,
The Perplexing Problem of the Public Urinal, is now posted for your
sensory pleasures. This coming Saturday's ride info is posted below.
Naturally, we are watching the whether. Stay posted for
developments.
www.winterbikeleague.com
16 January: www.55nineperformance.com Bowman Classic (4.5 hours)
Length: 4.5 hours/90 miles
Time: 10 a.m.: Sunshine Cycles (window open)
Map:
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1537992
print directions: coming
Store Stop: Bowman (halfway)
Sprints:
1. Gene Dixon Hill (4 miles into Final Attack Zone:$25 (/Points:
3-2-1)
2. Women: TBA:$25/ (Points: 3-2-1)
3. Bowman: Cat 3, 4 Vet 35 plus: $25 (Points: 3-2-1)
Attack Zone: 9 miles: 9 miles total: come in Hargrove Lake Road by
multi-billionaire Gene Dixon’s Estate. When whistle blows, go
straight for 6 miles. About 4 miles inside the Attack Zone at the
top of the third hill (and in front of Gene Dixon’s magnificent
mansion) there is a sprint (same place as always – look for line in
road). $25 to winner (Points:3-2-1) After sprint continue straight
for 2 more miles to Beaverdam Road and turn right (look for arrow).
Go ¾ of a mile and turn left on Smithonia Road. Climb Mur de
Winterville and turn right near the top on BillyMelton Road. Go 1.5
miles to the finish line. Look for yellow arrows in road for turns.
(Finish points: 10-8-6-4-2)
Who can sprint: Everybody! Pros eligible Points: 5 Deep: 10--8-6-4-2
Points/Prizes: $100 bucks plus da very nice box! Winner take all!
1st: 10 pts/$00 bucks plus box
2nd = 8 pts / 3rd = 6 pts. / 4th = 4 pts. / 5th = 2 pts.
Top 3 Cat 3, 4, 5, Vet 35 plus: 5-3-1 (can score double points if
top 5 overall)
Top 3 Ladies: 5-3-1
Sign-in: 3 pts
1-14-2010 WBL Ride Update From the WBL: 16 January:
www.55nineperformance.com Classic (2 hours)
*Length: Rain expected to arrive at 1 p.m. We will ride 2 hours with
the full Attack Zone below. Exact route to be announced at ride
start
*Time: 10 a.m.: Sunshine Cycles (window open)
Bump N Grind Out of ProXCT From
Cyclingnews.com: Just when the US Pro XCT calendar seemed to be
finalized, the six-race national-level series shrunk to a five-race
series on Wednesday. The Bump 'n' Grind, in Birmingham, Alabama,
which was to be round four on June 5, decided not to pursue UCI
categorization, and because all US Pro XCT series events must be UCI-sanctioned,
the race will no longer be part of the Pro XCT series in 2010.
"It was a surprise to me. It's not the end of the world, though, as
the calendar is really packed," said USA Cycling's National Mountain
Bike Development Director, Marc Gullickson to Cyclingnews, referring
to the compilation of six World Cups, five US Pro XCT races, three
Triple Crown events and the US National Championships that many of
America's top cross country pros will attend throughout the season.
"It's still going to be a great series."
The US Pro XCT has undergone several evolutions in the past three
months. Originally slated for six rounds, the 2010 series was headed
into its second year under the guidance of then-organizers the US
Cup, who had licensed the series from USA Cycling.
In early December, the US Cup stepped down from its series
organizing role, leaving USA Cycling with full responsibility for
the series. Even with the two organizations seemingly headed in
different directions, the US Cup agreed to maintain its UCI-categorized
Fontana round as the season opener for what then became a four-round
US Pro XCT. At the same time, the US Cup announced a new
three-round, non-UCI sanctioned Triple Crown series designed to
offer pros more prize money and additional opportunities to race.
In early January, USA Cycling added two more events to the US Pro
XCT - the Mellow Johnny's Classic and the Sea Otter Classic - taking
the total briefly back to six rounds.
USA Cycling's Mountain Bike Events Coordinator Kelli Lusk said that
the Bump 'N Grind race is still going to occur on its scheduled date
although it will be run without UCI points and therefore with no US
Pro XCT affiliation. The race may instead be part of the National
Mountain Bike Calendar or the American Mountain Bike Calendar (AMBC)
- two other USA Cycling series that do not require races to be UCI-categorized.
"There will be a few less UCI points available in the States, and
the East Coast will not be represented in the series. The latter is
a bigger concern. Every year, there will always be some area that's
left out," said Gullickson to Cyclingnews of the consequences of the
news. In 2009, Windham, New York, and Mount Snow, Vermont, both
hosted rounds of the US Pro XCT.
The East Coast will still host some top racing since Windham has
stepped up to host a round of the UCI World Cup in August.
"I'm sure we'll make getting to the East Coast with the US Pro XCT a
priority next year. At this stage, I think it's too late to submit a
new race to the UCI. I don't think it's likely we can add another
race this year," he said.
Organizers of the Bump 'n Grind have not yet been reached for
comment.
2010 USA Cycling Pro Cross Country Mountain Bike Tour (Revised as of
January 13)
March 27: US Cup Fontana - Fontana, California (C1)
April 18: Sea Otter Classic - Monterey, California (C1)
May 29: Mellow Johnny’s Classic - Dripping Springs, Texas (C2)
June 26: Subaru Cup - Mt. Morris, Wisconsin (C2)
July 10: Carmichael Training Systems International Classic -
Colorado Springs, Colorado (C2)
Ride the Nature Valley Pro Races! Trish's Note: One of the
qualifiers is Rock Hill, SC. Nature Valley Pro Ride Is Amateur
Cyclists’ Chance Of A Lifetime Minneapolis (Jan. 13, 2010) – Six
races sprinkled throughout the United States will comprise the 2010
Nature Valley Pro Ride, the qualifying events for amateurs to earn a
trip to compete against the country’s top men and women professional
bicycle racers at the Nature Valley Grand Prix. The Nature Valley
Pro Ride will select the top amateur men and women to become part of
a pair of composite Nature Valley Cycling Teams for the 12th annual
edition of the premier stage race on the 2010 USA Cycling National
Racing Calendar. The 2010 edition of the Nature Valley Grand Prix,
held in East Central Minnesota and Western Wisconsin, runs June
16-20.
Rider invitations will be issued following the six stops on this
national tour: Hillsboro-Roubaix Road Race (April 10) in Illinois,
Rock Hill Spring Bicycle Classic (April 10-11) in South Carolina,
Cherry Blossom Cycling Classic (April 23-25) in Oregon, Barrio Logan
Grand Prix/Mark Reynolds San Luis Rey Road Cycling Classic (May 1-2)
in California, Bear Mountain Spring Classic (May 15) in New York and
Mt. Hamilton Road Race/Criterium (May 30-31) in California. Nature
Valley Pro Riders who are invited to compete in the Nature Valley
Grand Prix earn free entries to the race, generous travel stipends,
team clothing, housing, ground transportation, and staff support for
their composite teams. They will also receive pro-level recognition
before, during and after the events, including pre-race call-ups and
participation in promotional and media appearances.
“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for an amateur to receive
a ‘battlefield promotion’ to compete with the top professionals,”
Nature Valley Grand Prix Executive Director David LaPorte said.
”Since its inception 11 years ago, the Nature Valley Grand Prix has
emerged as the top women’s bike racing event and one of the top
men’s races in the U.S.. The Nature Valley Pro Ride gives top U.S.
amateurs a chance race in front of huge crowds, to be noticed by pro
team managers and potentially to receive a pro contract.”
The Rock Hill Spring Bicycle Races, Cherry Blossom Cycling Classic,
Barrio Logan Grand Prix and Mt. Hamilton Road Race/Memorial Day
Criterium are all new to the Nature Valley Pro Ride for 2010.
Hillsboro-Roubaix and the Bear Mountain Spring Classic return from
the 2009 Nature Valley Pro Ride calendar, as does the San Luis Rey
Road Race, which is partnering with the Barrio Logan Grand Prix to
add a qualifying criterium this year. Rock Hill Spring Races
Promoter Kim Deacon said becoming part of the Nature Valley Pro Ride
marks a high point in his 30 years of organizing the event. “The
prestige of being invited to affiliate with such a prominent event
as the Nature Valley Grand Prix enhances not only our racer draw and
participation, but also the recognition and importance of our race
in the Southeastern U.S. racing calendar and in our local
community,” Deacon said. “We have always prided ourselves for
putting on a first-class and tough bicycle race. The recognition we
are receiving from the Nature Valley Pro Ride is a nice confirmation
of our work."
More details on the qualifying process can be found at:
http://www.NatureValleyProRide.com
1-20-2010 I Hear Crickets Wow! This is a slow news week! Do
you have something? Anything? A press release? A team announcement? A
ride update? Email me at
sttarlite@hotmail.com.
Silver Comet Status I rode the Comet on Monday. Other than
the usual winter debris like pine straw and leaves, the trail was in
good condition. The trail is closed at mile 14.5 in Hiram, but the
detour is marked. Look for the paint markings and chevrons that say
"detour." The detour is under 2 miles. It will take you back to the
Comet before the Paulding Water Treatment Plant.
SE Cycling on Facebook! Don't forget that you can become a
fan of Southeastern Cycling on Facebook!
1-22-2010 WBL News This weekend is ALTO!! The Great
Porterfield Tire Alto World Cup PDF 23 January: The Great
Porterfield Tire Alto World Cup (5.5 hours/110 miles)
Time: 10 a.m.: Sunshine Cycles (window open)
Map:
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1563313 t
Store Stop: (#1) Alto (50 miles) - the store stop is after the Alto
City Limit sprint allowing a regroupment. (#2) (Mile 72) Top of
Crackback Hill after hill jam allowing aregroupment. (This
store stop is quick, only allowing for a regroupment.
Sprints:
1. The Jittery Joes Alto City Limit Sprint (8 mile Attack Zone:$100
(/Points: 5-4-3-2-1)
2. Crackback Hill (Mile 71 - 1 k uphill crusher): $50 (Points:
3-2-1)
3. Crackback Hill -1st Non Pro, 1, 2: $25 (Points: 3-2-1).
Attack Zone (9 miles):
INFAMOUS ALTO ATTACK ZONE: the final sprint line is the Jackson
County sign on Nowhere Road. This is the same Attack Zone used as
that for Alto the last six years. It is 9.5 miles long. After
leaving Commerce, the pack will travel down 334 towards Athens.
After 4 miles on 334, the pack will turn left (Attack Zone opens
here—listen for the whistle scream) on Steep Dog Road and go 1.5
miles to stop sign and hang right (look for painted arrows in road);
go 1 mile to stop sign and hang left onto Seagraves Mill Road; go 4
miles and hang right at stop sign onto Nowhere Road. Go 3 miles to
finish line. Remember: Go right-left-right at each stop sign you
come to (the first two will be at a dead-end, the last Nowhere
Road). This is a tough person Attack Zone and should bring a smile
to all.
Look for yellow arrows in road for turns. (Finish points:
15-12-9-6-3)
Who can sprint: Everybody! Pros eligible Points: 5 Deep:
15-12-9-6-3.
Points/Prizes: $200 bucks plus da box! Winner take all!
1. 1st: 15 pts/$200 bucks plus box
2. 2nd = 12 pts / 3rd = 9 pts. / 4th = 6 pts. / 5th = 3 pts.
3. Top 4 Cat 3, 4, 5, Vet 35 plus: 7-5-3-1 (can score double points
if top 5 overall) (PLUS PRIZE BOX!)
1. Top 4 Ladies: 7-5-3-1 (PLUS PRIZE BOX)
2. Sign-in: 4 pts
1-23-2010 Charlotte Happenings From Charlotte Sports
Cycling: 2010 Winter Short Track Mountain Bike Series
We had great turnout at the first race of the Winter Short Track
Series. It was really fun seeing many new faces trying mountain bike
racing for the first time, especially the junior boys and girls.
Special thanks to all of the Dirt Divas, Chris and Isaiah, Paul,
Santana, and other volunteers who came out to help. The course was a
little muddy but held up well during the event. Amazingly, cyclo-cross
bikes went first and second in the Super Sport race. I think that's
the first time a cyclo-cross bike has taken home the gold at the
Winter Short Track Series. Results from the first race are posted on
www.charlottemtnbike.com . Great job to everyone who came out. Looks
like last year's winning team, Revolution, under their new name, De
Maine Cycling, has the lead for the team competition. Who will have
the lead after race #2 this weekend?
The American Classic/KENDA/Tomac Professional Mtb Team Will be
giving prims and holding raffles throughout the entire series with
products from their sponsors such as.....American Classic, Tomac,
Hydrapak, Cyclops, Finishline, and more. The team will also provide
a warm-up tent. Cyclops will be there to hold a warm-up tent set up
with a limited number of trainers and cyclops spin bikes open to all
participants at each start time free of charge on a first come first
serve basis. Food, Food and more food....East Blvd Bar and Grill
will be bringing out great food like their infamous Chili and we
will have soup and hot chocolate. Dates for the series will be
Sundays: January 24 & 31 and February 7 he season finale will be
held on Saturday, February 13 with awards party to follow.
2009 NCCX Winter Cross Series North Carolina Winter Cross
Series this weekend. Mountain bikes welcome! Check out the
site at http://www.nccyclocross.com/
Charlotte Winter Bike League! he Very Popular WBL is back for it’s
7th year! It started in Athens, GA and is continues in Charlotte and
Greenville, SC.
Where: TotalCyclist/per4mance Training 10703 Park Road, Suite I,
Charlotte 28210 Directions: here
http://totalcyclist.com/home/contact/staff/about-us.html
When: Saturdays @ 930am
Pace: About 17-19 mph average. Starts with 2.5 hours and grows to
3.5 hours- 4.5 hours in January.
More information:
info@totalcyclist.com
704.541.0084
http://totalcyclist.com/home/miscellaneous/winter-bike-league-ride.html
Saturday, January 30
"OFFICIAL PARIS MOUNTAIN TIME TRIAL"
This exciting event will take place on Saturday, January 30th, 2010.
Start times will begin at 11:00 am. All levels of cyclists are
welcome. Come log your time up Paris Mountain (Altamont Road) and
make history. Challenge yourselves and your fitness as you time
trial up the same 2.2 mile climb as pros do during the US Pro
Championships.
LOCATION
Altamont Road, Greenville, SC 29609
Registration and more info: www.pre-reg.com, $15 per entry through
Jan. 29 at midnight
$5 additional late fee for day-of registrations (on location)
PRIZES
Cash prizes to the top three male and female finishers.
Saturday 1/30 & 2/6
2010 Orange County Speedway Winter Training Series
Orange Co Speedway (Rougemont, NC)
Address: 9740 NC Highway 57, Rougemont, NC 27572
Description of Event: Training criteriums on the Orange County
Speedway. 600meter track with 19° banking is ideal for early season
training and an introduction to racing. Two Saturdays of racing in
the series. No late fees. Register onsite. $20 (additional races
only $10 each day)
More Info & flyer: www.trianglevelo.org , trianglevelo@gmail.com ,
www.ncsccyclingassoc.com calendar, or 919-770-4526
2010 Greenville Spring Training Series
The 2010 Greenville Spring Training Series will be held on February
20-21, February 27-28 and March 6-7. There is over $12,000 in cash
and prizes for the whole series, and there is racing for almost
every category. Preregister today and enter the whole series for
just $120. Juniors race for free in junior races. Kick off your
season in Greenville, SC with the Greenville Spring Training Series.
http://www.hincapie.com/events/springseries/ --Neal
Charlotte Sports Cycling Inc. nealboyd@charlottesportscycling.com
www.charlottesportscycling.com
Track Bike for Sale Travis Sherman in Alabama has a
track bike for sale.
AMBC Races USA Cycling has announced the AMBC races for 2010.
There are quite a few races in the Southeast.
2010 American Mountain Bike Classic Calendar
March 14: Southeastern Regional Championship Series #1 -
Gainesville, Florida
March 28: Chickasaw Trace Classic - Columbia, Tennessee
April 10: 17th Annual Barking Spider Bash - Boise, Idaho
April 11: Southeastern Regional Championship Series #3 - Bryson
City, North Carolina
April 25: Southeastern Regional Championship Series #4 - Winder,
Georgia
April 25: Greenbrier Challenge - Hagerstown, Maryland
May 1-2: The Idyllwild Spring Challenge - Idyllwild, California
May 2: Southeastern Regional Championship Series #5 - Huntsville,
Alabama
May 2: Stump Jump - Spartanburg, South Carolina
May 16: Southeastern Regional Championship Series #6 - Ducktown,
Tennessee
June 12-13: Southeastern Regional Championship Series #7 - Jackson,
Georgia
June 20: Southeastern Regional Championship Series #8 - Clemson,
South Carolina
July 3-4: DINO Challenge - North Vernon, Indiana
July 11: 15th Annual Bulldog Rump - Andover, New Jersey
July 11: Southeastern Regional Championship Series #9 - Chattanooga,
Tennessee
August 1: Bear Creek Challenge - Macungie, Pennsylvania
August 7-8: Southeastern Regional Championship Series #10 - Fontana,
North Carolina
September 3-5: Camp Eagle Classic MTB Festival - Rocksprings, Texas
October 2: Road Apple Rally - Farmington, New Mexico
October 23-24: Piney Hills Classic - Ruston, Louisiana
1-25-2010 Track Coverage Did you know that one of the largest
track cycling sites is based out of Marietta, GA? Scott Patton of
www.fixedgearfever.com
has been writing about track racing for over 10 years. He is now the
North American Track Editor for cyclingnews.com. Look for more track
coverage on CN.
1-26-2010 Hincapie Sale The Greenville Women's Cycling Team
is hosting the first ever Hincapie Denim & Casual Wear Sale on
Thursday, Feb 4 at Stone Lake Club House on Chick Springs Road in
Greenville, SC from 5-8pm. Details: email Kimberly
ksmrunbike@yahoo.com
Final Rome CX Race This Weekend! Ladies and Gentlemen I
present your last chance to race cyclocross until October 2010! The
finale of the Rome Winter Cyclocross Series will take place this
Sunday (January 31) and there are cash and prizes on the line for
both the overall and final race. There will also be chances for the
Men C class to win cash on course (you have to be nimble)!
It looks like it will be cool and dry which makes for great cross
weather. David is cooking up some course changes as well. There will
be free beer, music, and BBQ on site and the awards presentation
will be after the last race.
Here are the goods to be won:
Men A/B
Overall Series--Cash Top 5
Finale (Race #4)--Cash (75/50/40/30/25)
Women A/B
Overall Series--CashTop 3
Finale (Race #4)--Cash (75/50/40)
Men C
Overall--Awards Top 5
Finale--Awards
SS/JR/Masters
Overall--Awards Top 3
Finale--Awards
Please visit http://cycletherapy.us
for more details and directions.
1-27-2010 DLV News 2010 Beginners Classes We have locked in
the dates for our Beginners Classes for 2010. The major part of this
is that we will be offering 2 weekend classes this spring both of
which will be in March :
2010 Spring Weekend Class Schedule
* March 6th & 7th - Saturday and Sunday from 1pm - 4pm each day
* March 27th and 28th - Saturday and Sunday from 1pm -4pm each day
Our regular season schedule will be the same as last year with the
class comprising of 4 consecutive Thursday Nights sessions to become
certified. Dates and all of the information are posted on the
Beginner Program page. To sign up for a class, you can pay online in
our store or email Brian, brian@dicklanevelodrome.com to reserve
your spot and pay on the day.
Tuesday Night Schedule's Posted
Submitted by jeffhopkins on Tue, 2010-01-19 12:14
As we get closer to the season, we are steadily locking in our
programs and racing for the 2010 racing season. And first cab off
the rank is Tuesday nights. We do have some changes, so be sure to
take note of those :
Women's First Tuesday's - Held the first Tuesday of every month,
Women will be the feature event of the evening. Thanks to Leigh
Hopkins of Southeastern Women's Cycling (SEW) for hosting this event
every month. The night will also be open to Masters and Beginners(D)
category racers.
Steve Hill's Sprints - Held every second Tuesday of every month,
Steve Hill will be around to host his sprint night, which was
formerly held on Friday night. Racing is open for ALL categories.
Masters Third Tuesday's - Held every third Tuesday, masters night
will be open for Master's, Women and Beginners racing categories.
Thanks to John Dowd for continuing to host this event.
Pursuit Night - Held every fourth Tuesday, come down and get your
pursuit on against the clock. Thanks to Tim Gallagher, who will once
again be present to put ALL category racers in the pain cave.
There are a couple of 5th Tuesday's that are unaccounted for and at
least one of those Tuesday's will include a brand new special event,
which should be announced later on next week once we have the
details finalized, and the thumbs up from the powers that be.
DLV Century On Sunday June 20th, 2010, get your riding shoes on and
get comfortable, it's going to be a long day. Or a short one,
depending on which ride you choose. We're planning a 100mile century
route, 100km metric century route, short option at 37mi and a kids
ride of 5mi. More info on the ride is available here : http://www.dicklanevelodrome.com/pages/velodromecentury.html
. As we develop the ride and get more info we'll post it to this
page.
Calendar Updates Coming Several states have updated their
calendars. I'm working on the updates. Unfortunately, I've had
migraines this week and haven't been able to spend much time on the
computer. I hope to finish them by the weekend.
GA Cup Registration & Aflac Grand Prix From the Georgia Cup:
"We will open registration for ALL events Feb 1st an will release a
20% discount code for anyone to use from Feb 1 - 28th. Register for
all events here:
http://www.bikereg.com/events/?pid=618" Th 2010 Aflac Grand Prix
featuring the Aflac $10,000 crit. There is $2,000 for the Women
Pro123 and a totally separate Women's CAT 4!
Details:
http://Spincyclesports.com/Aflac-Grand-Prix.html
1-29-2010 WBL IS CANCELLED! The WBL is cancelled because of
the horrible weather forecast for Saturday.
WBL This Weekend No word on the WBL ride for this
weekend. Watch
www.winterbikeleague.com for the details Friday afternoon.
Saturday's weather is looking bad.
Albany Regions Race Weekend Get ready for the
Georgia Road Season opener! The
Albany Regions Race Weekend will be March 6-7! There will be a
full omnium-a time trial, a crit, and a road race!
Gold Sprints at the Highlander!! This Saturday night at
8:00!
SEW Cycling Series Another race season is almost upon us, and
we're gearing up to give women's racing a boost here in the
southeast with the Southeast Women's Cycling (SEW) series! If you're
not familiar with us, SEW is a grass-roots effort for women to grow
the sport of women's cycling by providing an environment that is
both challenging and fun. By working with promoters directly to
increase their prize purses in exchange for providing a fair racing
environment for women, we can show promoters that women's racing is
strong in the Southeast, and that we deserve a place at each and
every race.
Making its debut for 2010 is our
Facebook Fan Page where you can follow the series, RSVP to races
(and see if your competition is going) check out our new sponsors
and upcoming programs. Of course we're still on Twitter and have an
RSS Feed, so that's another way you can stay in touch with
SEW-on-the-go throughout the year! The 2010 schedule is confirmed
with six races throughout the southeast. To be considered part of
the series, promoters must adhere to SEW's race criteria that's in
place to make women's racing stronger and more competitive. Check
out the new schedule here:
http://sewcycling.squarespace.com/2010-calendar/ So get
those base miles in, and we'll see you out on the road.
Race Clinic (Trish's note: This will probably be in
late Feb.; no date has been set) If you think you might
be interested in attending this event, or have feedback on what
you'd like to learn, please post here or email me at Carol at carolm@gmail.com.
We are trying to see what interest there is out there for this
event. Jeff Hopkins is among the GABRA members who are putting
this together. The clinic is open to men and women and is shaping up
to cover the following (see below). Part of the clinic will be an
actual mock race (men and women will be separate). We are planning
on having this clinic up where the Tuesday night crit practice takes
place in Marietta. Check back for further details!
Off-Bike Pre-Racing Prep, Training, Nutrition
Before Race Day Bike Preparation, Pre-Registration, Print Race
Flier, Get Directions
On Race Day What to bring, How to warm-up, Registration, Pinning
race number
During the Race Basic Racing Rules, Basic Tactics
On-Bike Riding in a group, Corner Technique, Racing Etiquette, Basic
Strategy
1-30-2010 John Johnson Resigns I've been asked by John
Johnson, Georgia USA Cycling Chief Official to pass this along.
John, we will all miss you. Thank you for EVERYTHING you have done
for us over the years! John, I raise my glass to you tonight. I hope
you now have more time for your family.....and to ride your bike!
Call me for a ride sometime....and you better come out and race
cross with us!! :)
To: Georgia Racers and Promoters
Thank you for a wonderful "ride" over the years. As most of you
know, I have had the opportunity to be Head Official, Moto Official,
Upgrade Coordinator and a racer in Georgia for many years. I have
enjoyed working with riders, promoters, and helping to develop the
sport both at the state level and regionally. It has been a pleasure
to see riders develop from beginners to exceptional racers and from
juniors into outstanding young men and women. Over the years I have
joked with, yelled at, hopefully motivated, and, probably at one
time or another, infuriated most of the racers and promoters in
Georgia. My primary goal was always to improve the riders, improve
the racing, and at all times to provide for the safety of the
racers.
Some of the best times I can remember are at the races, standing on
the sidelines, on my motorcycle watching the race from best seat in
the house, or on the saddle of my bike. I count a good number of you
as personal friends and I think it is time a share a decision I have
made and try to explain why I have made it.
I have decided to not renew my USA Cycling official’s license.
Coincidental with that I am no longer qualified to my GABRA board
seat as the Officials' Representative and I have resigned my board
seat. Since upgrades are GABRA’s responsibility I have also
abdicated my responsibility as upgrade coordinator.
The catalyst for this decision was a couple of new requirements
instituted by Shawn Farrell, Technical Director for USA Cycling
affecting motorcycle officials beginning in 2010. The net effect of
the two new requirements was virtually every moto official in
Georgia was disqualified from officiating on a motorcycle. I
personally feel the moto crew we have in Georgia has done an
outstanding job and by virtue of their efforts have made the races
substantially safer than officials in passenger vehicles. I can list
time after time when we could have had major occurrences except for
the presence and sometime heroic efforts of a moto official. By
virtue of the crews constancy, riders also know how rules are
applied and can race knowing the rules will be applied to everyone.
I think this makes for better racing.
I have been working with Stuart Lamp, the Southeast Regional
Coordinator and through him with USAC's headquarters in Colorado to
try and get these rules modified and or at least phased in so we can
field what I believe to be adequate official crews. I also penned a
letter directly to Steve Johnson, CEO of USA Cycling. Unfortunately,
I have been unsuccessful in my efforts. Given the lack of
motorcycles, I feel the races will not be as safe as they have been
for the riders or for the officials personally. . As such, I have
decided to not renew and to step out of a leadership position in
Georgia racing.
I wish Dan Coy, GABRA President, and the other remaining board
members the best during 2010 and hope you give them the support you
have given me over the years. Dan will be assigning a new upgrade
coordinator as quickly as possible. Because I love cycling, you will
still see me around on my bicycle so please say hello and share a
draft.
Thank you all for some very good times
John Johnson
Host Housing Needed for Roswell The Historic Roswell crit in
April needs people to provide host housing for racers coming in from
out of state. Email Tim Renfroe at
trenfroe@mac.com.
1-31-2010 Message from Stuart Lamp USA Cycling representative
asked me to post this:
"I would like to take a moment and address a comment by Mr. Johnson
in his letter to racers posted on this site. In his letter, he
expresses his opinion that “the races will not be as safe” without
the moto officials that Georgia has been accustomed to. The racing
will be as safe as it has always been, and we will have motorefs at
USA Cycling sanctioned events in Georgia. We have a Level C motoref
clinic scheduled for February 21st in Georgia, and there will be
more educational opportunities this year to expand the officials
base in the state. If anyone has concerns, then please feel free to
contact me at slamp@usacycling.org .
I appreciate John’s efforts as an official, and member of the GABRA
board. I wish him nothing but the best in all future endeavors.
Regards,
Stuart Lamp
USA Cycling Southeast Regional Coordinator"
Moto Officials Clinic There will be a moto officials clinic
in Tyrone, GA on Feb. 21.
Details are here.
3 Foot Bill Introduced in Georgia! "Yesterday, we --through
the Georgia Bikes Alliance (www.gban.org) -- were able to introduce
a bill in the House at the State Legislature regarding a 3-ft
minimum safe passing distance for bicycles. Please contact your
state representatives and ask them to sign on as a sponsor and to
support this bill!!
The Bill:
http://www.legis.ga.gov/legis/2009_10/search/hb988.htm
Find your legislator (Need your ZIP+ 4):
http://www.votesmart.org/
Thanks, Joe Seconder jseconder@yahoo.com
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