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May 2011

5-3-2011 Roswell and Twilight I had a great time hobbling around Twilight and Roswell this weekend! Thanks to those that offered a place to sit while I'm gimpy. It will be a few days before all of my photos are uploaded. In the meantime, Check out my photos from Roswell on Cyclingnews.com! http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/roswell-criterium/roswell-criterium/photos

Jake Keough (United Healthcare) win the Men's Pro Race at the Historic Roswell Criterium

Teresa Clif-Ryan (Colavita) takes the win at the Roswell Pro Women's Race

2011 Georgia Cross Series Schedule The Georgia Cross Series has released the preliminary schedule for this race season! It's subject to change, but the Board of Directors wants everyone to see what's in store for this fall! There will be a few double race weekends!

2011 Georgia Cyclocross Series 
Oct. 2 Dalton
Oct. 8 The Rock Ranch, Barnesville
Oct. 22-23 OSP, Savannah
Oct. 29 Elks-Aidemore, Conyers
Oct. 30 GIHP, Conyers
Nov. 6 Centennial High school, Roswell
Nov. 12 Life College, Marietta
Nov. 13 Jim R. Miller, Marietta
Dec. 4 Fort Yargo, Winder
Dec. 11 Lake Olmstead, Augusta
Dec. 18 Serenbe Inn, Palmetto
 

Chicks at Chic Chicks at Chic!! Please join Norma Rainwater and Joy Bolt for an intermediate women's clinic and ride at Chicopee in Gainesville, GA on June 11th, 2011.
This clinic is open to any women ages 16 and up who have been mountain biking for about a year or so. (Not a hard and fast rule. We just want to make sure you know how to work your bike and can ride on a singletrack trail for an hour or so.) We'll meet at the parking area at 10:00 am for some skills and drills. Learn how to use balance and vision to handle your bike fluidly and efficiently. Also, learn how to properly set your seat height and your tire pressure. After having some fun in the parking lot, we'll set off on the trail for a fun ride on the singletrack at Chicopee. We'll practice our skills and stop for some well deserved snacks provided by "the guys" along the trail. We should wrap up by 1:00. Limited to the first 20 who sign up. Email: normarainwater@charter.net

West Georgia 100 From the promoter: May is National Bike Month and Carrollton is about to get its "ROLL" on - please join us for the 14th Re/MAX West Georgia 100! Offering 5 different routes exploring the rolling West Georgia countryside to accommodate all ability levels and extending youth rates for family participation. As always, we are a fully supported ride with rest stops approximately every 15 miles, multiple SAG vehicles roaming all courses, maps are provided, routes are marked, and a post ride meal is included. Proceeds to benefit the Carrollton Greenbelt - a 14+ mile bicycle/pedestrian facility destined to circle our town. Make it a full Ride Carroll County weekend, as the 2nd Annual Roopville Ramble is taking place on Saturday May 21 only 15 minutes away. Proceeds benefit Camp Sunshine, a cancer camp for kids and their families. To see ride details and to register, please visit: www.WestGeorgia100.org  and www.RoopvilleRamble.org

ACS Update From the Georgia Cup: You can register online for all ACS (Atlanta Crit Series) races for ONLY $20. Go to www.georgiacup.com.  Is that a good deal? Or a GREAT deal? $20!!

5-5-2011 The Patch has a good article about this weekend's Sandy Springs Challenge.

GBRA News From GRBA: Busy Week For GCS Continues The Georgia Championship Series (GCS) brings the best events in Georgia together for a year-long points competition. The races offer a varied group of races with great venues, community support, prize money and racing competition. The series has $20,000 in overal awards. This past weekend the GCS rolled into Athens for the Jittery Joe's Twilight AM Races and Women's Terrapin Twilight Criterium on Saturday and Roswell for the Historic Roswell Criterium on Sunday. Athens results have been posted on the GBRA website Results page and Roswell results will be posted soon. The coming weekend will see back-to-back days of racing when the streets of Macon come alive on Saturday for the ProGold Macon Cylcing Classic and on Sunday when Sandy Springs hosts the Global Imports Sandy Springs Cycling Challenge.

2011 Georgia State Criterium Championship May 7 - ProGold Macon Cycling Classic
The ProGold Macon Cycling Classic Criterium is back in 2011. On Saturday, May 7th in Macon GA, over $9,000 in cash and merchandise will be at stake with equal payout for women's P123 and men's P12 categories! Besides being the 2011 Georgia State Criterium Championship, the race is part of the Lance Armstrong Junior Race Series. The 1.1 kilometer 4-corner course is around the perimeter of shady Tattnall Square Park. Bring the family, as beautiful Mercer University backs the finishing straight and Mercer Village, complete with shopping, scrumptious eats and delicious Jittery Joes coffee, is a two minute walk. Macon boasts the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame and Georgia Music Hall of Fame as well as many other cultural and historic attractions. The first 300 registered racers receive a FREE bottle of Pro Link lube!

Global Imports Sandy Springs Cycling Challenge

May 8 - Global Imports Sandy Springs Cycling Challenge
Join us for a full day of family fun at the 4th Annual Global Imports Sandy Springs Cycling Challenge, which features the best amateur prizelist in the GCS and a full day of activities. After the races, please enjoy the Track Side Dining Area, with a variety of Sandy Springs eateries as well as a first class Art Show and Concert.

State Time Trial Championship Reminders

The State Time Trial Championships will be held in conjunction with the National Championships, which take place in Augusta June 22-26, 2011. Riders must register through USA Cycling's website, as there will be no day-of registration at the TT Championship. USA Cycling on line registration closes 9:59 MDT on June 14. Enter the applicable USAC class on their site. Georgia class results for the State TT will be pulled from the USA Cycling database (Cat 3, Cat 4, Masters age groups, etc.), so make sure your info on USA Cycling is up to date! State Time Trial Championship jerseys will be awarded based on the results of the USA Cycling 2011 Junior, U23 Elite Road Nationals TT on Thursday June 23. Also, please note that all bikes must be UCI legal.


GEORGIA CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES STANDINGS
Following a busy weekend of racing in Athens and Roswell, the up-to-date GCS standings are being calculated and will be posted on the Results page on the GBRA website by Thursday night.

 

5-9-2011 Sandy Springs Crit I shot the Sandy Springs crit today. Here are a few photos. I'll have them all up in a day or two.

The Men's Pack all together.

United Health Care leads the pack down the backside of the course.

Cola Vita on the front of the Women's Pro race.

Tornado Benefit Ride  On May 22, there will be a benefit ride for Tornado victims in Apison. Proceeds will go to the Chattanooga Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Cyclists for Tornado Victims The devastation near the Bud Plant from the tornados is really bad! I saw it first hand today on my ride Saturday, which took us by the Crowe Springs area (disclaimer, this is a route we normally do, we didn't go to see the devastation). Entire stretches of everything are just GONE. Several Bud employees were affected. Please see below to see how you can donate directly to the Bud Credit Union. Remember how generous Budweiser is in letting cyclists use the parking lot to start our rides. My family has made our donation.

5-10-2011 Jackson Brevet The Date: June 18, 2011, The Time: 7:30am start time, The Event: The Jackson County Brevet (This is not a sanctioned ACP brevet event.)
Where: Zion Baptist Church, Braselton, GA, Registration now available and is limited to the first 1200 riders!Why This Event? Aplastic Anemia is a very rare and very deadly bone marrow disease. Because of this, it receives almost no funding for research and the treatment has not changed in 25 years!!! With modern medical advancements, this is unacceptable. "This disease could take my wife at any time without notice: I can't sit around and let that happen; I need your help to change this... not just for Kelly... but for everyone fighting this disease. THIS IS WHY!!!!"--Robert Wilhite, Founder of Jackson County Brevet. The start is right off of I-85! There will be sag stops approximately every 18 miles along with roaming sag vehicles. Ride options of 5, 39, 64, and 100 miles! Robert says that the course is really fast and prime for a 4 hour century!
 

Sandy Springs Photos My Sandy Springs photos are up at http://sadlebred.smugmug.com. I have photos of the Cat. 3 Men, Pro Women, and Pro Men.

The Keirin at the DLV Join us for our first of three Pro Race Series events at the Dick Lane Velodrome, when WayPoint Systems presents ‘The Keirin’. A japanese event based on pure speed, the Keirin will feature six speedsters on the track at a time as the best sprinters go head to head on the track in a blur of speed and excitement. It’s a speed the whole family will enjoy, eat from our great concession stand and enjoy the home of track cycling in Atlanta. Racing starts at 3pm for racers, Main Event kicks off from 6pm for Spectators. $5 Spectator Entry $10 for Families
Spectator Information: http://www.dicklanevelodrome.com/pages/spectator-prs.html
Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=207769179246551
Friday May 13th, 7pm - ZIPP Need for speed Sprints, Free for spectators
 

ACS Race Time Change From the GA Cup: Effective with this Wednesday's ACS #5, May 11th - We have delayed the start of the 6pm race until 6:20! This should help with getting to the race through traffic! We will continue starting races a little later as the season progresses because of daylight savings! ProAm, CAT 3 & Masters begin at 7pm. See race flier listed below. Don't forget to spread the word that ALL Atlanta Criterium Races are ONLY $20 when you register ONLINE!!! Online Registration closes at 8:30pm every Monday before the ACS Wednesday race.

Ride of Silence From the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition: Ride of Silence Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways.Why does this ride exist? To HONOR those who have been injured or killed, to raise awareness that we are here, to ask that we all share the road. In May at 7:00 PM, the Ride of Silence™ will begin in North America and roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn't aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves.In 2003, Chris Phelan organized the first Ride Of Silence in Dallas after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was hit by the mirror of a passing bus and was killed.To learn more about this ride and its history please visit: www.rideofsilence.org.Route to be determined, distance between 5 - 7 miles.
When May 18th, 2011 6:30 PM through 8:00 PM
Location 10th St. and Charles Allen Drive, Piedmont Park Entrance, Atlanta, GA 30309, Contact Phone: 404-881-1112 Email: ali@atlantabike.org 
 

National Bike Month From the Downton TMA May is National Bike Month! When was the last time you rode a bicycle? The Downtown TMA and the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition are working together promote cycling as a commute alternative, for fun and for health. Check out these upcoming events during Bike to Work Week!

Bike in Breakfast Show your support for Bike to Work Week! Join the Downtown TMA and ABC at Café Campesino for a morning of bike talk and breakfast! Tuesday, May 17th
7:30am – 9:30am Café Campesino (located at the Sweet Auburn Curb Market on Edgewood Avenue) 209 Edgewood Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303
Stop by Café Campesino any time between 7:30am – 9:30 am to meet cyclists, find a bike buddy for Bike to Work day, talk to ABC volunteers or to just hang out! Attendees who cycle in will be entered into a drawing to win a raffle prize. Refreshments will be served.

Bike to Work Day Friday, May 20th Join in the fun and ride your bike to work today! If you’re not sure what route to take, no worries! ABC’s website has information on bike buddies, bike trains and locations of Bike to Work Day energizer stations!

Downtown TMA Bike to Work Day energizer station Friday, May 20th Woodruff Park gazebo (located at the Northeast corner of Edgewood Avenue and Peachtree Street) Stop by for coffee, water and refreshments as you bike to work!

5-11-2011 Three Feet Becomes Law! Today the 3' Law comes to Georgia! Governor Deal will sign HB101 before 4:30 on May 11th.

Covington Century is Back! (Trish's note: There is no website yet.) 22nd Annual Covington Century Bike Ride Saturday, August 13, 2011
The 22nd Annual Covington Century Bike Ride (CCBR) is back and will be bigger and better than ever before! Through the high visibility within Georgia's cycling community, the Covington Century has become the most talked about century in the state - with over 1400+++ cyclists riding the 2009's 100 mile course. This year we will have a 100, 62, 25 mile ride. While the Covington Century is a lot of fun, it has always served a greater purpose - to raise money to improve the lives of teens. This year's ride will benefit the students at the Challenge Charter Academy (a 501(c)3 non-profit) located in Covington, Georgia. All donations are tax deductible. In 2009, over 1,400+ cyclists joined us to ride 30, 50, 80 or 100 miles. While many cyclists are from local communities, participants came to Covington from 116 cities in the state of Georgia, and eight nearby states. This event appeals to casual cyclists as well as avid recreational athletes looking to achieve the coveted distinction of finishing a century (100 mile route) in less than four hours - in 2009 over 525+ signed up for the 100 miles! The ride's youngest participant was 8 years old, and our oldest cyclist was 77. The Covington Century continues to be a fun family event for cyclists of all ages and abilities. This year's ride will be even better with a new start location, more parking, and a new route to highlight the scenic back roads of beautiful Newton-Jasper-Morgan-Walton counties. We also welcome you, your company, or cycle team to become a sponsor of this landmark event that has supported teens for the past 21 years. So mark your calendars and spread the word that the Covington Century has returned! More details to follow (including registration info) in the coming weeks! For questions, please call 770-895-3301, or email to bdicarlucci@pa.org

Trail Debut From SORBA Atlanta: Trail Debut & BBQ at Allatoona Creek, May 19th Join us for a ride & area interest meeting, as we debut the newest 4 mile loop at Allatoona Creek in Acworth, GA. Stick around for a brief update on what’s next for Allatoona Creek & SORBA activities in the greater Northwest Metro Atlanta area. Barbeque & other goodies will be served.
The “Turtleback Loop” is an intermediate mountain bike trail that dips and turns through pine and mixed oak forest surrounding Allatoona Creek. Technical features include a few tight turns, dips, and creek crossings, but most of the terrain is friendly and can be ridden by mountain bikers of all skill levels with just about any type of mountain bike. The land is leased from the Army Corps of Engineers and managed by Cobb County Parks and Recreation. This trail will be the county’s first purpose-built mountain bike trail, and its’ success will be a pivotal step for the future of mountain biking in Cobb County. 6:30pm Rides will begin 7:30pm BBQ & Meeting/Social Address: Main Parking Lot 5690 Old Stilesboro Rd. NW Acworth, GA 30101

5-12-2011 3 Foot Law The AJC has coverage of Gov. Deal's signing of the 3 Foot Law.

Gwinnett Bike Fest From the promoter: The 2011 Georgia Cycling Gran Prix (formerly the Gwinnett Bike Fest) is scheduled for July 20-24, 2011. We have some very cool new venues, including Downtown Covington. Our website is www.georgiacycling.net  and you can also find us on facebook at: Georgia Cycling Gran Prix-Gwinnett Bike Fest.

Reynolds Blue Ridge Classic Bicycle Races May 14-15, Blowing Rock, NC Pirate Race Productions is proud to announce the Reynolds Blue Ridge Classic. Consisting of three distinct cycling events across the weekend of May 14 and 15, it is a unique opportunity for cyclists of all ages and abilities to challenge themselves to face everything the High Country has to offer. Thanks to the generous support of Reynolds Blue Ridge in Blowing Rock, the events will provide a much needed funding boost for the Mountain Alliance outdoor leadership program at Watauga High School. Registration for all three events is available online at Pre-Reg.com, with special early bird discounts for signing up before May 1.

The three events that make up the Reynolds Blue Ridge Classic are the Lenoir Rotary Club’s Cycle to Serve Challenge 100 kilometer road ride in Lenoir and the Reynolds Blue Ridge Criteriums benefiting the Mountain Alliance in Boone on Saturday May 14, and The Ascent of Reynolds Blue Ridge in Blowing Rock on Sunday May 15. Cyclists in each of the seven skill and age-group categories who complete all three events will be eligible to win almost $3,000 in cash and prizes. All three races are in close proximity to downtown Blowing Rock, North Carolina, and participants and their families can save big by taking advantage of special rates being offered by the Meadowbrook Inn and Suites. This event follows on the success of Boone-Roubaix Deux on April 23, which attracted 225 visitors from 10 states who spent over $18,000 dollars while in the High Country. The Reynolds Blue Ridge Classic kicks off at 8:30AM Saturday May 14 with the Lenoir Rotary Club's 5th Annual Cycle To Serve Challenge. This rural route travels travel in and out of the valleys of Caldwell and Wilkes counties, beginning and ending in the renovated downtown of Lenoir, a 2008 All America City. While only the 100K results count toward the Classic, there are also fully supported 40-mile and 25-mile rides cyclists may participate in.

Saturday from 2:00 to 8:00PM will be Reynolds Blue Ridge Criteriums at the new Watauga High School in Boone. Cycling’s version of stock car racing, ‘crits, as they are usually called, are fast and furious races, with packs of riders shoulder to shoulder as they tear around a circuit that only takes one or two minutes per lap. Races last from 20 minutes for the kids category to 60 minutes for the pros. With the generous support of Black Cat Burrito, the event will be a fundraiser for the Mountain Alliance: a community of individuals committed to providing Watauga County high school aged youth with opportunities to explore and develop their leadership potential through experiential learning.

Sunday at high noon will be The Ascent of Reynolds Blue Ridge. The hardest bicycle hill climb ever staged in the Southeast; the new pavement of Reynolds Road serpentines 9.25 miles from Ferguson climbing 3,200 verticle feet before cresting above the Blue Ridge Parkway in Blowing Rock. With a 5.9% average grade and a maximum altitude of 3,842 feet above sea level, this climb dwarfs the Southeast’s notorious slopes like Beech Mountain, Roan Mountain, Mount Mitchell, and Brasstown Bald. Following The Ascent will be an awards ceremony and post-race party at the stunning Watson Gap Park in Reynolds Blue Ridge, where spectators are encouraged to gather all day to cheer on cyclists as they make their way to the top. Shannon St Clair of Brushy Mountain Bicycles in North Wilkesboro will keep the party going, DJing the post-event festivities and pouring Blowing Rock IPA. Online registration for the Reynolds Blue Ridge Classic is $30 for the Criteriums and the Ascent. On-site registration is available on race day for an additional $5. Insurance requires participants in the Criterium races to have a USA Cycling license; a one-day license costs $10, and annual licenses are $60. Fields will be limited, so register early to guarantee your spot. For additional information, email info@pirateraceproductions.com,  visit the event website at http://www.bikehighcountry.com  or the Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Reynolds-Blue-Ridge-Classic/102719773144079
 

5-13-2011 11 Alive 3 Foot Law Coverage 11 Alive sent reporter Keith Whitney to cover the 3 Foot Law at Thursday's Atlanta Cycling Vinings ride. He interviewed Jack Easter and Mike Harmon. They are both good spokesman for cyclists! The coverage is here: http://www.11alive.com/news/article/190824/40/New-Bike-Law-Changes-The-Rules-Of-The-Road. I think it was a fair and balanced piece. (Look, and you might catch several people you know.)

(Trish's Note: I already made my donation!) Cyclists Helping Tornado Victims From the organizers:  In addition to a Wednesday ride starting at 9 a.m. from the Brewery parking lot, please see 2 very important notes below on how you can help the community and ABB employees that were victims of the tornado.

We are all aware of the recent tornadoes in the South. What you may not be aware of is the total devastation "in our own backyard" - wiping out many homes very near the Cartersville Budweiser brewery - in the Crowe Springs/Gaines/Law Rd. neighborhood. Many of you are not familiar with these street names, only by "route markers" you follow. These hard hit areas are on routes we all ride on a regular basis. Folks say all the time that these are some of the best roads for riding anywhere - and we go along on our bikes never giving a thought to the communities or the families who live on these roads. Now is the time we can think of them - and show them how much we care for them and appreciate the tolerance they have shown us for years - allowing us free access to their community and roads.

Many of you have expressed interest in helping out and we have a plan. We would like to make donations to directly assist Anheuser Busch employees - specifically from the cycling community - as we feel it is important to let the folks know that we care and want to help them out. We have been in contact with the folks at Anheuser Busch and they have graciously embraced our plan and will assist us in directing the funds. Donations are being coordinated through Margaret McDaniel (NARC member) - and she in turn is in touch with the folks at the brewery. With the hundreds of riders who come to the brewery and ride we are hoping to give back - showing our support to the community and building more goodwill for the cyclists. While there is a need for material items such as diapers, bottled water, canned goods, clothing and much more, monetary contributions are encouraged and welcomed and easier for us to coordinate. We don't have a suggested amount for your contribution, but ask that you consider how often you ride these gorgeous routes and pay nothing. Every dollar has meaning to a family - whether you contribute $5, $10, $25 or a larger amount.....it all goes to a great cause.

 In order to streamline the process and make it easier on the ABE Credit Union (they will be handling the donations) your tax deductible contributions should be sent to:  Margaret McDaniel 616 Inglis Drive  Marietta GA 30067  Your check should be payable to: ABE Credit Union Any amount you contribute is greatly appreciated - large or small - it will help.
 

5-16-2011 Newton County Omnium The Newton County Omnium will be June 11-12 in the Covington area. Saturday will be the TT and crit with a RR on Sunday. Please support this independent promoter!

DLV Pictures I'm not sure who's photos these are. They were posted to Twitter on Friday. They show the DLV being torn up a few years ago when it was closed for repairs. Amazing stuff!

Three Foot Law Coverage Here is some more 3 Foot Law coverage from Augusta. Also, the Patch has a story about Smyrna Bikes owner, Tom Butler, and the 3 Foot Law.
 

5-17-2011 Cartersville Century From the promoter: Thank you for over 12 years of support for the Boys and Girls Club of Bartow County through your participation in the Cartersville Century.
As you know, our community was hit hard by the recent destructive tornadoes. We have been working to help many of our local residents who lost everything. It has been a sad experience, but watching Georgian's come from every part of our state to lend a hand has been encouraging. Despite all the damage, the 2011 Cartersville Century is ON and we hope it will be bigger than ever. However, several of the Churches that have provided SAG support for many years have been destroyed. While we have made plans for alternate SAG locations, we hope to give back to those Churches for all the years they have supported us. Therefore, we have set up the option for an additional donation for the Churches that were destroyed when you register. Just signing up to ride and making a small contribution for our Churches would go a very long way towards helping our community rebuild. To register, please visit:  http://www.active.com/cycling/cartersville-ga/cartersville-century-2011

GCS News The inaugural Georgia Championship Series (GCS) is now five events into the season. The week of April 30 through May 8 saw an incredible amount of action, with a weekend in Athens and Roswell followed by a weekend in Macon and Sandy Springs.

Now that the dust has settled, results from each race and up-to-date GCS overall standings are now accessible below, as they have been posted on the Results page on the Georgia Bicycle Racing Association (GBRA) website. The current leader board is also below and is in the side bar on the left side of the GBRA website as well.

The GCS calendar quiets back down a little in May. The next races will take place at the Newton County Omnium in Covington and June 11-12 and then the State Time Trial Championships at the National Championships in Augusta on June 23.


RESULTS SB&T Bike Race Weekend - Albany
Jittery Joe's Greenway Races and Women's Terrapin Twilight Criterium - Athens
Historic Roswell Criterium - Roswell
ProGold Macon Cycling Classic Presented by The Lofts at Mercer Village - Macon
Global Imports Sandy Springs Cycling Challenge - Sandy Springs


LEADER BOARD

Pro1M - Brendan Cornett
Cat2M - Stephen Leotis
Cat3M - Leonardo Marquez
Cat4M - Steve Wiley
Mas35 - Tony Scott
Mas45 - Dale Hair
Mas55 - William Causey
Pro12W - Cheryl Fuller-Muller
Cat3W - Stephanie Cucaz
Cat4W - Laura Andrews
Jrs10-14M - Aditya Gummadi
Jrs10-14W - Kate Eckrote
Jrs15-18M - Russell Tindol
Jrs15-18W - Megan Rogers


FULL INDIVIDUAL STANDINGS
Individual standings through the Global Imports Sandy Springs Cycling Challenge have been tabulated and are as follows:
Men's Pro 1 & Cat 2
Men's Cat 3
Men's Cat 4
Masters 35+
Masters 45+ & 55+
Women's 1/2
Women's Cat 3/4
Juniors 10-14 & 15-18
 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RIDERS Please note that GBRA has been working hard to ensure that results and standings are collected and posted as quickly as possible.  At times, however, there have been difficulties in reaching a point at which the information is complete and correct enough to post.  We appreciate your patience as we work to bring you the most accurate and updated information. We ask that all riders confirm that information on the USAC database is correct in order to assist in making the calculation of points move more efficiently.  Also, please be sure to provide the correct information during registration for each event. If you have questions about results or standings, please email gcs@gobike1.com.

5-18-2011 Spartanburg Ride of Silence From the organizer: Join with fellow cyclists of all abilities -- veterans and beginners -- as the cycling community pays tribute to those who have been injured or killed in cycling traffic accidents. The ride will follow a five mile route which will be a perfect ride for the beginning cyclist and the veteran cyclist, alike. Helmets are required.
May 18 at 6:30 PM The ride will begin at the Country Club Road Trailhead of the Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail. Parking is available at The Final Reduction store located at 110 Country Club Road, Spartanburg The ride will be a little over 5 miles and all abilities are welcome. Route can be viewed here: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/33819546 
RSVP on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=220032344675407#!/event.php?eid=220032344675407 5-19-2011 US 10K Classic Cancelled The US10K Classic has been cancelled. This has been a staple on the Georgia race calendar for 2 decades. I wonder if a promoter will step in to have an event on Labor Day weekend. Details are here.
 

5-20-2011 Raccoon Mtn. Trails Closed The Raccoon Mountain trails in Chattanooga will be closed on Saturday until 2 pm for a running event.

5-23-2011 How to Promote a Good Century, As Seen By A Cyclist
by Trish Albert

I've been doing a lot of centuries this year and thought I'd share some observations on how to put on a good century from a rider's perspective. This is representative of several rides and not a specific one.