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April 2013
4-1-2012 Alpha Roubaix Dirt Ride From
Alpha Bikes: “Ride
gravel. On my road bike. What? No way!” Way! Or "au contraire" –
as they would say in France. On Sunday April 7, the world’s best
road racers will gather in France for the 111th running of the
Paris-Roubaix race. 260 kilometers, 50 km of cobblestone. The
Queen of the Classics. We’re doing our own mini
“Alpha-Roubaix” in tribute to the grand daddy of the
mixed-surface races. Ours won’t be a race, but a ride. And it
will be your grand dad’s ride. Before all this asphalt, your
grand dad rode a lot of dirt miles thank you very much … uphill
both ways! We’re planning a 30-mile route, with about 12 miles
of well-groomed gravel roads in Alpharetta and Milton. Riding
your road bike on dirt is really not difficult. Just run your
tires to about 80 psi and take tight turns a little slower than
you would on asphalt. We’ll be there to coach you through it.
We’ll even have a few “challenges” for those who are game. So
join us on Sunday for a casual ride through horse country. Taste
a little dirt. Dream of denying Tom Boonen his 5th title. And
add to your riding repertoire. Hey! That’s also French. Bonne
chance!
Racing This Weekend There is a lot going
on this weekend! In Alabama, the Sunny South Crit
takes place. The SERC
Series heads to Tsali for
the Knobscorcher in Bryson City, NC. The venerable
Rock Hill Classic
Omnium takes place in Rock Hill, SC. The rescheduled
Perry Roubaix will give dirt roadies a taste of Paris Roubaix in
Georgia.
4-2-2013 Atlanta Cycling Sale Atlanta
Cycling is having their Spring Sale April 1-10. Deals can be
found on items from Trek, Sidi, Garneau, and more!
Also....Interested in riding with some young up and comers in
the Southeast racing scene? Come out and ride with the Hot Tubes
Development Cycling Team April 14th. Past Hot Tubes riders have
gone on to race for the US National Team and prominent US Pro
teams. Details can be
found here. There will be a cookout after the ride.
Dirty Spokes News Just The Dirty Spokes
9/6 Hour Mountain Bike Race is May 4th, 2013 (about 4 weeks
away)! Race Info:
http://www.dirtyspokes.com/mtb-racing/ On-Line
Registration Info:
http://www.formstack.com/forms/xsimple-dirtyspokesmountainbikerace
This is a very popular endurance race!
Beck Charity Ride Date Change
The 2013 Beck Cycling Charity Ride has been scheduled! Check out
the Flyer for
all the information. Routes will be 10, 25, 60, and 200
miles. All proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club. If
you have any questions don't hesitate email rbrooks at
beckjanitorial dot com.
4-3-2012 Harbins Work Parties GATR will
be hosting work parties at Harbins Park April 7 and April 13.
Meet at the MTB lot around 8:30 am to sign in and be ready to
hit the trails at 9 with your gloves, water and snacks.
Ring in the Spring Festival SORBA
Gainesville is hosting the
Ring in the Spring Festival on Saturday at Chicopee Woods.
The cost is $15 for SORBA/IMBA members, and you can register to
be a member onsite for an additional fee. Lunch is included.
There will be several rides including a Ladies Ride. All
proceeds will be used to continue trail building at Chicopee.
4-4-2013 Atlanta Cycling Women's Ride The
Atlanta Cycling Women's Ride on Tuesdays will begin leaving
at 6:30 next week.
Tour of Georgia Gran Fondo The
Tour of Georgia Gran Fondo is coming up April 14! They just
announced that the Specialized Demo truck will be on hand with
bikes to try!
Reserve your bike here. The demo truck will also be
available from 2-3 pm if you don't want to ride the bike during
the Gran Fondo.
30th Annual Fabulous 4th Bike Tour, Tryon
NC in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina
www.fabulous4thbiketour.org It begins and ends in Tryon’s
Harmon Field. There are two events held together, the 34 mile
Half Metric Century and the 67 mile Metric Century. All riders
enjoy an after ride lunch at the Start/Finish line. This is a
great way to partner with other businesses and the Rotary Club
of Tryon as we work together to improve the lives of the local
children.
Sope Creek Trails Opening The
National Park Service will host an event to celebrate the
newly permitted bike use on trails at Sope Creek Saturday, April
20, 2013! The morning will start off with a ribbon cutting at
10:00am, followed by a Kid's Bicycle Safety Workshop led by Park
Rangers and Group Rides led by IMBA-SORBA Atlanta volunteers.
The Kids Group Ride starts at 10:30am, and the Adult Group Rides
will begin at 11:00am. Come check it out! (3752 Paper Mill Rd SE
Marietta, GA 30067)
Blankets Creek XC MTB Race
by Lisa Randall, owner of Mountain Goat Adventures
If you’ve been asking “When is there going to be a cross country
mountain bike race at Blankets?”…the answer is VERY SOON! SORBA
Woodstock is pleased to present the first ever cross country
mountain bike race at Blankets Creek Trails, scheduled for May
11, 2013. The race will feature first timer, beginner, sport,
and expert categories which are further broken down into age
divisions. The beginner course will be 9 miles, consisting of
most of VMT, all of Dwelling, and half of South Loop. The Sport
course will be 18 miles, consisting of two laps of the beginner
course. The Expert course will be 22 miles and consist of most
of VMT, all of Dwelling and all of South Loop. Building on the
very successful Blankets Creek Dirty Duathlon and Six Hour Race
to Sunset, we hope that this event becomes a staple in your
event calendar, whether you are racing, volunteering, or just
coming to hang out. In keeping with tradition, the top
Pro/Expert men and women will receive cash prizes, and sponsor
prizes will be awarded a minimum of three deep. Event
registration also includes a sweet technical tee and no special
racing license is required to participate. Hope to see you out
there kicking up some dust! All the race details are available
at
http://mountaingoatadventures.com/blanketsmtb/details.
4-5-2013 Hey High School MTB Racers...Want
to race with
Team Topeak-Ergon at the 12 Hours of Tsali? Send in your
essay!
4-6-2013 Saturday Rides Don't forget that
many Saturday group rides have moved to 9 am starting this week!
Be sure to check with the sponsor of your favorite ride to
confirm.
Redlands Bicycle Classic Joey Rosskopf (Hincapie)
placed 4th at the opening time trial of the Redlands Bicycle
Classic in California. He is only 14 seconds down on the lead.
In an interview with
podiuminsight.com, Joey said that his aim is the overall
podium. Go, Joey!
4-8-2013 Racing This Weekend There is a
lot going on this weekend! Up in NC is the Presbyterian Invitational Crit,
the Dillworth Criterium,
and the Aaron Shafer Memorial RR & TT.
The Georgia State Crit Championships will be held in
Macon. On
Sunday the
Tour of
Georgia Gran Fondo takes place in North Georgia.
Century The
Star of Life Memorial Bike Ride will be Sat., May 18 in Gaston, SC.
4-9-2013 Boone-Roubaix: Spring Classic Bicycle Race & Gran
Fondo Boone-Roubaix, the “Hell of the High Country,” returns for the fourth
year on Saturday, April 20, offering cyclists from around the country a chance
to take on the dirt roads and steep climbs of the North Carolina High Country.
Riders from 15 states including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, New
York, and Ohio, are already signed up to ride in this scenic and tough race.
Thanks to the generous support of Performance Bike, the nation’s leading bicycle
retailer, this year recreational riders will have a chance to test themselves
while enjoying the stunning vistas of the Boone area at a leisurely pace in the
new “Gran Fondo” event, that will immediately follow the race on the same
course. Pirate Race Productions is excited to once again partner with the
Appalachian State University student Wine to Water chapter to donate proceeds
from the event to help provide clean drinking water to communities around the
world. Boone-Roubaix offers a unique course that consists of 50 miles of quiet
country roads with unparalleled views, including 10 miles that is unpaved.
“Boone-Roubaix is different because of the course. You don’t ride on gravel or
dirt roads in a typical road race,” says Patrick Beeson (Mock Orange Racing -
Winson-Salem, NC), “but it’s also different because of the laid-back atmosphere,
which is more akin to a mountain bike race and not one on skinny tires.” Melissa
Cooper (Storm Racing – Durham, NC), hoping to improve her second place finish in
2012, agrees, “I had a great time at Boone-Roubaix last year! I’m looking
forward to racing it again.”
The race starts at the High Country Fairgrounds, close to the hotels, shops, and
restaurants that make the picturesque college town of Boone such a great
vacation destination. To help riders around the course, the Performance Bike
Spin Doctors will be on hand providing mechanic support, and rest stops will be
stocked by Hammer Nutrition, Paceline Chamois Butt’r, and Perform Pain Relief.
For added inspiration, Blowing Rock Brewing Company is hosting the post race
party at the finish line, and there will be over $2,000 in cash awards and
prizes from Performance, Capo Cycling Apparel, Panaracer tires, and more.
ExploreBooneArea.com is offering lots of great deals on lodging, making the
event a perfect excuse for a weekend getaway for riders and their families.
Participants can register for the race and Gran Fondo online at BikeReg.com for
$50 through Thursday, April 18. Registration will also be available on race day
from 8:30AM to 9:30AM for $60. For more information, including the course map,
highlight videos, directions, and lodging info, visit the event website at
www.booneroubaix.com or like the
Facebook page at
http://www.facebook.com/booneroubaix.
Cycling in the Queen City of Charlotte, NC CHARLOTTE, NC
- The bustling city with a down-home feel of Charlotte, NC, will play host to
the
10th Annual Presbyterian Hospital Invitational Criterium this Saturday,
April 13, 2013. Boasting one of the largest purses for a single-day criterium
event ($75,000) and drawing 35,000+ spectators, it's no wonder that the
Presbyterian Hospital Invitational is a favorite among criterium riders. Held in
Charlotte's Center City, the race is a challenging 1.2 mile course that brings
riders through the start/finish area two times per lap. "We have a beautiful
center city, great cycling fan support. Our city and corporate leaders are very
supportive," said Thad Fischer, Race Director. "The teams and riders, our
volunteers, the course...it all adds up to make it special." The event is in its
10th year and benefits The Brain Tumor Fund Carolinas. "I was contacted to meet
with the board of the Brain Tumor Fund Carolinas and some corporate leaders
about the prospects of an annual cycling event in Charlotte," Fischer commented.
"We exchanged ideas and long term visions, and the next thing I knew is someone
said, "Let's do it", and now ten years later, here we are. We have also helped
raise of $5 million in the fight against cancer over the past nine years." A new
event for the race is a community ride on the race course. Starting at 3pm,
everyone can feel like a pro racer as they cross the finish with each lap within
all the fencing, hearing music and chants of the crowd of spectators. Hilton
Clarke (UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling) goes into this weekend in the top spot
after assuming the lead in the USA CRITS Championship Series from teammate Luke
Keough, who was absent at the March 23rd Delray Beach Twilight. But the gap
between he and Shane Kline of Team SmartStop p/b Mountain Khakis is short, with
Kline trailing by only 19 points. Rafael Meran of CRCA/Foundation sits in third.
In the women's competition, the 2012 USA CRITS Champion Erica Allar
(CARE4Cycling powered by Solomon Corp) enters Charlotte ahead of Joanie Caron
(Primal Pro Women p/b BH) by 44 points. Allar's teammate, Lenore Pipes,
currently rounds out the top three spots in the women's race for the Orange
Leader's Jersey.
Presbyterian Hospital Invitational Criterium Event Schedule (All times in
Eastern Standard Time)
Friday, April 12th
Celebration Reception, Bechtler Museum of Art - 6:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, April 13th
Brain Ride - 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Women's Pro/Am (25 miles/20 laps) - 6:00pm
Men's Pro/Am (50 miles/40 laps) - 7:30pm
Kent Gordis Productions to Live Stream Remaining USA CRITS Events
Six-time Emmy Award Winner Kent Gordis has joined USA CRITS to live stream the
remaining events in the 2013 Championship Series. Gordis' work includes eight
Olympic Games, 6 Tours de France, and the Biathlon World Cup. The heroism in
cycling and the intensity of the sport has always been very appealing to Gordis.
As a small child growing up in Switzerland, Gordis has vivid memory of Eddy
Merckx riding the Tour de France. "I think in light of what's happened with the
Lance Armstrong scandal, I really believe USA CRITS, which has been around for a
while, and of course the crtierium themselves around for even longer, I really
believe it's an opportunity for this kind of bike racing to stand out a little
bit," said Gordis. "A lot of money has been pumped into a couple events on the
American circuit to try and replicate the Tour de France. But they're posted
huge deficits over the course of the years, so I believe that now with the
scandal and with less money coming into that part of the sport, it's an
opportunity for the crits to stand out and to really shine. That's why I'm a big
believer in USA CRITS. I think that it's truly American bike racing. It goes
back over 100 years, and I think they can really be ultimately the savior of the
whole sport." The strategy to cover the USA CRITS Series races will be to use
resources as cleverly as possible. There will be four live camera operators at
each course, one more than was previously used, and two fixed cameras--one on
the finish and one on the pit. "We're going to have a devise called the
TriCaster, which is kind of a studio in a box. It's all HD, it's very good
quality, it's new generation. It's very expensive, but we'll be able to
replicate a lot of what's done in sports television. Although I'm really excited
about it and I want to make a huge splash, there's definitely going to be a bit
of a learning curve. I don't think we're going to be exactly where we want to be
right away, but we'll be pretty darn close." Ultimately, Gordis' objective is to
help make the rest of the cycling season, outside of the tours in California and
Colorado, more important. "That's no way to run a sport. It's not good for
anybody--the teams, the athletes, the spectators. My number one objective is I'd
like to see a USA CRITS well-funded and thriving and growing. The number one
thing we need is to make sure the athletes, more than anybody else, benefit
financially from the sport. We've got these wonderful athletes, the best
cyclists in the world, and the way they make a living today is unacceptable.
That really has to improve." All-in-all, Gordis is very happy about joining up
with USA CRITS to produce the live stream. "I just want to say to me, especially
because of what we've just gone through as a sport, a lot of it has been
soul-searching. All I really care about is the sport. I know collectively it's
been a very depressing time, it's been hard for us to deal with, so I'm looking
forward to the opportunities. This is a huge opportunity for USA CRITS to really
shine. And I want to give a lot of credit to Gene [Dixon, Director of USA CRITS]
because Gene really has worked hard to create this great concept. A lot of it
has been in anonymity, and he's still there. He's doing it, and events are
benefiting from him, the sport is benefiting from him." Be sure to join Kent
Gordis, USA CRITS and live stream sponsor SmartStop Self Storage and catch the
Presbyterian Hospital Invitational this Saturday, April 13, by going to
http://www.smartstopselfstorage.com. \
4-10-2013 Tour De Lake What: West Point Tour de Lake
Date: May 11, 2013
Start Time: Mass start at 8:30
Ending Time: Course closes at 4 pm
Where: West Point Lake, Earl Cook Park (Troup County, GA)
Description: This event provides a bicycle ride for people of all ages and skill
levels consisting of 25, 50, 75 or 100 mile rides. Each route has rest stops
approximately every 15 miles as well as several SAG vehicles. This is an
excellent ride to start a cycling season! The scenic West Point Tour de Lake
ride begins at the Earl Cook recreation area traveling around the West Point
Lake and its surrounding areas while meeting some of the friendliest and most
helpful volunteers! This wonderful family-oriented event provides a bicycle ride
for people of all ages and skill levels consisting of 25, 50, 75 or 100 mile
rides. Each route is supported by friendly staff stationed at rest stops
approximately 15 miles. In addition, several SAG vehicles will be cruising the
routes eager to provide any assistance needed… hopefully none will be needed. ☺
In addition to all of the many volunteers, law enforcement will be patrolling
the roads and assisting at intersections as needed. This ride is sponsorship by
the non-profit LaGrange Amateur Radio Club, Inc. This club supports many events
such as the Wheels of Fire ride, Blazing Saddles ride, MS Cox ride, March of
Dimes walk, and the West Point Lake Triathlon. Proceeds from the West Point Tour
de Lake event is a fund raiser for our club and will be used to provide support
to local emergency management agencies, other public agencies, or the general
public in times of emergencies, distress or disaster. Feel free to see our web
page at www.lagrangeradioclub.org
for more information about our club.
4-11-2013 12th Annual Historic Roswell Crit ROSWELL, Ga.
(April 10, 2013) – The 12th Annual Historic Roswell Criterium returns on Sunday,
April 28, 2013 with an expanded race course in the heart of historic Roswell.
The schedule of events for spectators and athletes will include a recreational
bicycle ride, kids bicycle rodeo, 11 bicycle races, Moncrief Heating & Air Kids'
Zone, Vendor Village and Expo, and two New Belgium Beer Gardens. Having started
in 2002, the Historic Roswell Criterium has established itself as the largest
pro/am criterium in the Southeast and second largest single-day race in the
United States, surpassing 750 total race registrations for the day.
For the first time in 12 years, the Historic Roswell Criterium will introduce a
new race course. The criterium loop will be extended to 1.2 miles in length, now
including Heart of Roswell Park as the southern-most turn of the race route. The
long straightaway on Canton Street passes many of the popular restaurants and
shops in Historic Roswell where spectators will enjoy a prime viewing
experience. The challenging four corners of the course will require cyclists
(75-150 in each race) to use high speeds and precise skills to navigate the
turns. The start/finish line will remain on Canton Street in front of the Fickle
Pickle Restaurant. “All the merchants and restaurants in the area are excited to
be part of a longer course for the races. The Historic Roswell Criterium is a
showcase for cycling and a showcase for Roswell. It has become an open house for
merchants and restaurants to shine in front of thousands of people. Roswell is
becoming an event destination,” said Sally Johnson, president of the Historic
Roswell Merchant’s Association and organizer of Alive After 5 Roswell. The first
Alive After 5 for this year will take place April 18, beginning the eighth year
for this free event held the third Thursday from April to October. Canton Street
in Roswell was recognized as recently by the Georgia Planning Association as a
2011 Great Places in Georgia - Great Street.
April 28 will kick off with the Roswell Mayor’s Ride, a recreational ride to
showcase the City of Roswell. This event, organized by Bike Roswell, is suitable
for all ages & abilities and is the perfect way to begin the day of bicycling
fun in Roswell. There are three ride options that begin at 8 a.m. from Roswell
Area Park, ranging from a family six mile ride, to 20-mile and 42-mile ride
options. Advanced registration is open at BikeReg.com, $30 per individual, $75
per three-person family, $80 for a four-person family and $10 per each family
member beyond four. The six-mile family ride is free.
Beginning at 10 a.m. are the 11 races, with categories for Juniors (ages 10-14
and 15-18), Masters (ages 35 and over), and different levels of amateur men and
women racers. The men’s and women’s professional races (Men’s Pro 1/2 and
Women’s Pro 1/2/3) at the end of the day will feature some of the best athletes
in North America. The Historic Roswell Criterium continues for a fourth season
as part of the USA CRITS Speed Week Series. This racing series has a combine
prize purse of more than $120,000 for eight days of racing in Georgia and South
Carolina. Advance registration fees for all adult races range from $45 to $50.
Two junior races return this year for up-and-coming pros of tomorrow.
Registration is $30 for boys and girls ages 10-14 and 15-18. For younger
children on bicycles and tricycles, it will be the 12th year for the annual Kids
Races and Rodeo. The Kiwanis Club of Historic Roswell Safety Rodeo begins at 3
p.m. (registration begins at 2 p.m.) next to the Roswell United Methodist Church
and is free for children six to 12 years of age with a signed waiver. All Rodeo
graduates are then invited to participate in Kids Races at 5 p.m.
An expanded Vendor Village and Expo will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. along
Canton and Webb streets at the south end of the bicycle race course. Some of the
professional teams will park official support vehicles in this area so that fans
can easily take photos and receive athlete autographs. The Moncrief Heating &
Air Kids' Zone will be part of the Expo and will be open until 5 p.m. One New
Belgium Beer Garden will be located on Elizabeth Way this year, with a second
location at the north end of Canton Street next to Woodstock Street. Throughout
the day, spectators should look for restaurant and shop specials in Historic
Roswell.
“The Historic Roswell Criterium has become so much more than just a day of
bicycle races in our community. It is a tradition that focuses on fitness,
family, food and fun,” said Roswell Mayor Jere Wood. “It’s a great springtime
showcase for our city. This event is special because people of all ages can
enjoy a variety of activities throughout the day and explore Historic Roswell.”
Sponsors for the 12th Annual Historic Roswell Criterium include Moncrief Heating
and Air, City of Roswell, New Belgium Brewing Co., Maxxis, NALLEY Automotive
Group, Children’s Orthopaedics of Atlanta, Kiwanis Club of Historic Roswell,
North Georgia Cycling Association, and USA CRITS Speed Week Series. For details
on registration for races, kids rodeo and all event information, visit
www.historicroswellcriterium.com. For advance registration for the
Roswell Mayor’s Ride, visit
http://www.bikeroswell.com/rides-maps/mayorsride/.
About the Historic Roswell Criterium: Along with the City of Roswell, the
Historic Roswell Criterium is supported, Kiwanis Club of Roswell and Peloton
Sports. The event is managed by Ascent Productions. A criterium is a bicycle
race held on a short, closed circuit on which riders complete multiple laps. The
Roswell Criterium is 1.2 miles in length, on which competitors can reach speeds
of up to 44 miles per hour. For more information on the Historic Roswell
Criterium, including race map, registration and local hotel information, visit
www.historicroswellcriterium.com. Also follow on Facebook (Historic Roswell
Criterium) and Twitter (@roswellcrit).
4-12-2013 GBRA News From GBRA: Latest GBRA News GA
State Criterium Championship Macon Classic
The second round of the Georgia Championship Series heads down to Macon this
weekend for the Macon Cycling Classic Criterium which is also the GA State
Criterium Championship. State Champions will be crowned and top finishers will
score points towards their GCS points totals. Details of the race can be seen on
the race website:
http://www.maconcrit.blogspot.com/ race flier can be seen here:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/47548404/MCC%202013%20Race%20Flier.pdf and
registration can be done online over here:
https://www.usacycling.org/register/2013-1408 .
Current GCS Standings After Fouche Gap RR Due to some backend issues to our
website it has taken us just a little bit to get together the results and
publish the standings for the GCS series after the first event, the Fouche Gap
Road Race. We are aware that there may be some issues, especially with some
riders category, so if you do find an issue, please email us(info@gacycling.org)
asap so we can get everything updated and correct before this coming weekends
Macon Cycling Classic. Here's the link to the standings: http://gacycling.org/gcsstandings
.
Terrapin Twilight Coming Up Soon, April 27th With the Georgia Championship
Series hitting the gas pedal, coming up in just a few weeks is the Terrapin
Twilight Criterium in Athens. The premier criterium in the United States, aqnd
the headline event of the Georgia racing calendar Twilight brings together a
host of the best amateur's and pro's in the country as they do battle over a
full day of racing activities. Info for the races can be seen here:
http://www.athenstwilight.com
and you can register online here:
http://www.athenstwilight.com/register.php
Sandy Springs Challenge, May 5th 2013. Athens Terrapin Twilight will have been
run and won by this point and the Georgia Championship Series will head over to
Sandy Springs on May 5th for the Sandy Springs Chalenge. The tight technical
course will suit those with great bike handling skills, and spectators will be
able to enjoy the Taste of Sandy Springs presented by Gas South. Local
participating restaurants will be showing of their wares during the days
activities. Details can be seen on the event website:
http://sandyspringschallenge.org/?page_id=3
2013 Georgia Championship Series It's been a little bit of a
wait, but we have finalised the 2013 Georgia Championship Series events and
details. The eevnts for this coming season that will participate in the series
are displayed with a red star on the website here,
http://gacycling.org/schedule/list
and are:
Sat 03/30 Fouche Gap Road Race Rome Rome Velo
Sat 04/13 Macon State Criterium Champs Macon Georgia Neuro. Institute
Sat 04/27 Terrapin Twilight Criterium Athens Twilight Foundation
Sun 05/05 Sandy Springs Cycling Challenge Sandy Springs
Sat 05/25-26 SB&T Bike Race Weekend Albany
Sat 06/08-09 Healthy Newton Omnium Covington
Sat 06/15 State Championship Road Race Rome Rome Velo
Sat 07/06-07 Georgia Games Fairmont Georgia Sports Foundation
Sat 07/27-28 Georgia Cycling Gran Prix Gwinnett County
Sun 08/04 Peachtree Bikes State TT Champs Palmetto Peachtree Bikes
Sat 08/17 Litespeed BMW Criterium Atlanta Litespeed-BMW
Sun 08/18 Grant Park Criterium Atlanta L5 Flyers pb Quantum Mechanics
Sat 09/28 Six Gap Criterium Dahlonega
Series prizes and all other info can now be found on the GBRA website over here:
http://gacycling.org/gcsinfo. About
GBRA The Georgia Bicycle Racing Association (GBRA) is an organization of Georgia
bicycling racing clubs and their members. GBRA exists to help promote, develop,
and grow the sport of bicycle racing in the state by helping race directors
promote events, helping riders access the sport, and generating enthusiasm in
the cycling community at-large.
Atlanta Cycling Customer Appreciation Ride From
Atlanta Cycling: Customer
Appreciation Metric Century and Picnic Atlanta Cycling is having a free Metric
Century and Picnic for its customers and friends. Please join us for ride
distances of 30, 40, 50, and 62 miles following a painted route to Six Flags and
Silk Sheets. Upon your return, meet family and friends for a spring picnic. The
grill will fire up at 11:00 in anticipation of the returning riders. Joining us
on the ride will be the Hot Tubes Development Team. These young men are some of
the cream of national and international junior cycling. All will enjoy meeting
and riding with these young men.
So, please join us this Sunday for a fun day of cycling !!!!
Where: Atlanta Cycling-Vinings
4335 Cobb Pkwy
When: Sunday, April 14th, 9:00am
Why: Who needs a reason to ride on a beautiful spring day?
What: Please ride at whatever speed and distance you desire - alone, with
friends, or with a group. The route is a simple out and back, and it is very
well marked. Maps will be available. At minimum 2 groups will form. One group
will ride the full 62 miles at a crisp pace. A second group will ride 50 miles
at a moderate, steady pace. No doubt, other groups will form for the other
distances.
Brownwood Bicycle Rally Get your bikes in gear for the East Atlanta Kids
Club’s 10th-annual Brownwood Bike Rally! Join us on May 4, 2013 at beautiful
Brownwood Park in East Atlanta for another great day of bike racing & other fun
festival activities! The Brownwood Bike Rally is a festive event celebrating
cycling, fitness and health, for kids and adults. This year’s festival includes
street bike races and a bike safety rodeo for kids, cyclocross races for adults,
a health fair, a food court and a festival area featuring family-friendly
activities. Prizes are awarded for all races. Proceeds will benefit the East
Atlanta Kids Club, a nonprofit after-school tutoring and mentoring program for
promising youth. Register and learn more about the 2013 Brownwood Bike Rally
Classic.
http://www.eastatlantakids.org/our-programs/health-fitness/brownwoodbikerally2013/
4-14-2013 GA Crit State Championships The
results from Macon-the GA State Crit Championships are up. Congratulations
to all the winners!
4-15-2013 NC Rides From the promoter: We invite
you to come enjoy the hospitality of Madison County, NC and mark your calendars
and join us on July 13, 2013 for the 8th Annual
HOT DOGGETT 100 and DEVIL'S
FORK METRIC CENTURY RIDE. We are expecting 350 -400 riders this year. It is a
well supported ride hosted by the Rotary Club of Madison County as their primary
fundraiser to assist many youth related organizations and projects both at the
community and international level. Our 100 mile course covers some of the most
scenic and lightly traveled roads anywhere in western North Carolina. Those of
you who are seeking a challenge will find it in the 9,600 feet of ascension on
that course. For a still challenging but slightly easier ride (a mere 6,500 feet
of climbing), you might want to try the 100 kilometer ride. This ride covers
about 64 miles and actually goes over Devil's Fork Gap and the Appalachian Trail
into Tennessee for a few miles. Click on the "courses" button for a complete
course description.The amenities this year include lockers and showers available
for both men and women, as well as, seven well supplied rest stops along the
course. We will have a great free meal after the ride for everyone. Each rider
will get a commemorative T-shirt*. A limited number of low cost college dorm
rooms are also available (See the "accommodations" pages on our website). Finish
times for all riders of the 100 mile and 100 kilometer rides will be posted to
this website after the event.
4-16-2013
Central Park Work Party From RAMBO: It's work
party time at Central Park this Saturday April 20. We will be working on the new
back hill trail and the new power line reroute. Please wear close toed shoes.
RAMBO will provide lunch after the work party.
Directions:
· 400 N to exit 17
· Take left at the top of the ramp
· Go about 1mile turn left into the park
· Go straight to the back near the ball fields and the bike kiosk
http://ow.ly/k3Bmr
Racing This Weekend This weekend has a bit of everything.
The Boone-Roubaix: The
Hell of the High Country takes place in NC. Some of the best crit action
comes to Anniston, AL on Saturday at the
Sunny King Crit! (See the press
release below). Sunday is the
Foothills RR in Piedmont, AL.
Past Sunny King Champions Return To Anniston Among the
wealth of talent lining up at the 2013 Sunny King Criterium, are several of the
race’s past champions. The event, which is set once again to take place at the
center of Anniston, Alabama’s Noble Street Festival on the 20th of April, will
be revisited not only by 2012 winners Issac Howe (Team Smartstop presented by
Mountain Khakis) and Erica Allar (CARE4Cycling powered by Solomon Corp), but by
a host of previous victors including Hilton Clarke and Karl Menzies (UnitedHealthcare),
Howe’s teammate Frank Travieso and veteran women riders Laura Van Gilder (Mellow
Mushroom Racing) and Tina Pic (Colavita-Fine Cooking). “Sunny King has that
gradual uphill to the finish, which is a cool aspect of that course,” says 2008
winner Hilton Clarke. “It’s really a tough sprint out of the last corner. (But)
our team has a lot of experience together at this point, so I think right now
it’s playing to our advantage a bit. The team has a really good system going,
and we’ve just hit the ground running this year.” Teammate Karl Menzies, who’s
been a key part of Clarke’s unbroken string of victories this year, stood atop
the Sunny King podium back in 2009, and fondly remembers the ambience on the
night of his victory. “It’s a great atmosphere (there),” says Menzies recalling
that evening four year ago. “I love that race. The people there are awesome. You
never know what can happen at that race. I won out of a two-man breakaway with
Kyle Wamsley, but people have won it from sprints, people have lapped the field,
and people have won it from breakaways. It’s one of the courses where you have
to be ready for anything.” That’s a sentiment echoed by 2007 winner Frank
Travieso. “The year that I won my team controlled the race with one lap to go,”
remembers the former Sunny King champion who has joined the Team Smartstop
presented by Mountain Khakis team for this season. “Colavita was working during
the last lap for Alejandro Borrajo, but I passed him right on the line. It was a
big moment for me and my team.”
That same year Laura Van Gilder took the women’s title, and is returning to
Anniston in 2013 virtually as solid as she has ever been. “My form is strong
heading into Sunny King,” says Van Gilder, who’s had a number of top 5 finishes
already this year. “I’m happy to remain competitive and enjoy mixing it up with
all the women who are pedaling on the racing circuit. My sponsor, Mellow
Mushroom, is in Anniston and I am very loyal to those roots and their support of
me.” One of the women who she’ll be facing is Sunny King's sole two-time winner
Tina Pic, who has returned from retirement to reinvigorate the Colavita-Fine
Cooking squad. "(The race) always has fantastic crowd support," says Pic. "The
course is great because of the uphill (rise) at the end, and the wins are always
hard fought."
Many of the same riders racing on Saturday night will also be
participating in the annual Foothills Classic Road Race on Sunday the 21st and
features over 3000 feet of climbing throughout the day’s effort. Heralded as a
Top 10 event in Alabama by the state's tourism bureau, those fans in attendance
are treated to views from all around the course via a large full-color
monitor.“I love the big screen (on the course) where you can see all the
spectators screaming to the riders,” says Frank Travieso. For those not able to
get to Anniston in person, the race will once again be seen can once again be
seen online at a number of locations including:
http://www.SunnyKingCriterium.com
http://www.USACycling.org
http://www.VeloNews.com
http://www.CyclingNews.com
http://www.AnnistonStar.com
Tune in live from 12-9:30PM Central to catch all of the excitement from one of
the most cherished and exciting cycling events on the U.S. professional
calendar.
Mt. Tabor Work Party From Paulding SORBA There will be a
Mt Tabor work party 8:30-12 on Saturday to open a new corridor for the trail
race in May. They will also do general trail work. Meet at the mountain bike
parking lot on the right as you first enter the park. They will also be taking
donations of dog and cat food as well as blankets and towels for the local
animal shelter.
http://www.pauldingsorba.org
4-16-2013 Reality Bikes Classic Bike Ride and Brunch
Classic Bike Ride, Bike Show, and Brunch On the morning of Saturday the
first of June 2013, join us for a leisurely ride through the Forsyth countryside
on classic bicycles followed by a classic bike show and Brunch here at the shop.
All bicycles older than 1999 are welcome, though the older the better. Classic
wool jerseys and team attire strongly encouraged! The ride will commence at 9am
from in front of Reality Bikes and consist of a 25ish mile conversational paced
ride averaging 15-17mph. When we return, stands will be provided to display your
classic steed in front of the shop for your fellow riders and casual bystanders
to admire. While perusing the collection of classics and sharing stories of
rides past, we will provide a brunch of wine and cheese. répondez s'il vous
plaît by sending an email to
duncan@realitybikes.com if you plan to attend so that we may plan
accordingly!
4-19-2013 Blanket's Creek Closed From SORBA Woodstock:
"Blankets Creek will be closed Thursday 4/18 from 11pm until 1pm Sat. 4/20 for
the Dirty Duathlon race."
4-22-2013 Stuff for Sale I just posted stuff for sale.
Photos on the 2013 Sale Page. Shipping is
included! Email me at
sttarlite@hotmail.com if you are interested. Paypal only!
--Voler Strenflex arm warmers. Size small, only used once or twice. Perfect
condition. $15
--"Vintage" Hincapie Men's Shorts, size medium (would fit a women's large).
These are true to size. Worn once or twice, perfect condition! $35
-- Sugoi Women's Short Sleeve Jersey, size Large. Worn twice. Perfect condition.
The light weight fabric is very cool and perfect for summer.
--Hincapie Women's Axis-style skinsuit. Women's size Large. True to size. Worn
twice. It has a couple of pin pricks in the back from race numbers but is in
otherwise excellent condition. The grippers on the shorts were professional
removed by a seamstress as they were extremely tight. See the photo. Skinsuits
are great for time trials, cyclocross, and anywhere that aerodynamics and
comfort are a priority. Retail is $107. $65
-- Kenda Karma MTB Tire, 26 x 2.0, new. $27
Sunny King Results Alzate, Rivera Triumph At
Sunny King Criterium
New UnitedHealthcare fast man Carlos Alzate took home his first win of the 2013
season, out sprinting Predator Cycling's Sergio Hernandez at the 2013 Sunny King
Criterium in Anniston Alabama, Saturday April 20th. In the women's event young
cycling phenom Coryn Rivera (Marian University Cycling Team) got past reigning
National Criterium Calendar (NCC) champion Erica Allar (CARE4CYCLING p/b Solomon
Corp) right at the finish line to add to her long line of collegiate victories.
The evening's professional racing began not long before the
sunlight faded over the "Model City," with large crowds enjoying the atmosphere
of the annual Noble Street Festival. Despite fielding a large number of riders,
including two-time Sunny King champion Tina Pic, the Colavita-Fine Cooking squad
had to battle throughout the women's race just as hard as any other team out on
course. Attempts at a breakaway from the likes of Rivera, teammate Ivy Audrain,
Morgan Patton (Team Novo Nordisk), and Scotti Wilborne (LeBorne Development),
were unsuccessful at breaking the combined efforts of the field to not let any
one rider get away from the pack. As the laps ticked down and it was clear that
a sprint finish was in the offing, Colavita once again attempted to assert some
dominance over the race, sending Lindsay Bayer out on the attack with two laps
to go. Once she was brought back into the fold, the riders came out of the final
turn of the evening with Allar striking out first. The CARE4CYCLING rider seemed
to have the advantage on the long, uphill drag to the finish but Rivera, who was
biding her time several wheels back, launched herself up the left hand side of
the course and snatched victory away from Allar at the last possible moment. "I
have a teammate here...Ivy, and we tried to do a little lead out plan, like a
one-two punch at the end," said Coryn following the win. "And I was at the right
place at the right time, and I got the 'W.'" Colavita's Jen Purcell, who
recovered from a wreck earlier on in the race, positioned herself well enough to
take the final step on the podium behind Allar.
In the men's race, the opposite scenario proved out. 2009 Sunny King champion
Karl Menzies (UnitedHealthcare), Sergio Hernandez, Winston David (United
Healthcare of Georgia p/b The 706 Project), 2007 Sunny King winner Frank
Travieso (Team SmartStop p/b Mountain Khakis) and teammate Thomas Brown, along
with David Guttenplan (AG Bicycles/Guttenplan Coaching) and Alzate found
themselves in the winning move not long before the midpoint of the 60-lap event.
Thanks to the commitment of the two UnitedHealthcare riders and the rest of the
firepower in the breakaway, the group were able to lap the field and thus secure
the first seven places in the final results for themselves. At that point, every
team who had had a man in that escape knew that they had to find a key position
in the remaining laps in order to bring their breakaway rider to the front of
the field for the final sprint. Predator took up the challenge first and
consumed a fair amount of what remained of the race to try and set up Hernandez.
Then it was UnitedHealthcare who put their near-patented "Blue Train" lead out
into motion, overtaking the efforts of Predator and positioning not one, but two
riders for victory. Team Smartstop's Shane Kline made a final attempt at trying
to bring his team within striking distance of the victory, but
UnitedHealthcare's strength was once again unmatchable. Alzate performed a
well-executed bike throw at the line and edged out Hernandez to become the 2013
Sunny King Champion. Teammate Menzies held on for third.
“I want to thank God,” Alzate told the assembled crowd. "And I’m very excited,
because I’m going to have a baby girl very soon.”
The locally well-attended event was streamed live to the world on several
high-profile cycling websites and received universal acclaim within the sport
for its high quality and innovative approach to cycling coverage. The #sunnykingcrit
hash tag began to trend significantly across the Twitter social media platform
during the event and in the 24 hours following the race's conclusion. Both
Hernandez and Rivera had successful rides on the day following the 2013 Sunny
King Criterium, with both riders winning the Foothills Classic Road Race in
their respective categories.
2013 Sunny King Criterium Results
PRO MEN
1. Carlos Alzate
2. Sergio Hernandez
3. Karl Menzies
PRO WOMEN
1. Coryn Rivera
2. Erica Allar
3. Jen Purcell
4-23-2013
Blankets Creek XC
Mountain Bike Challenge presented by Free Flite Bicycles - May 11, 2013
Join us for the first ever true Cross Country Mountain Bike Race at Blankets
Creek Trails in Canton, GA! We will offer first timer, beginner, sport and
expert categories. We will have a beginner/sport lap as well as a slightly
longer expert lap. Course descriptions, distances, and lap counts can be found
here on the event website. We are working to raise the bar on XC mountain bike
racing. Register before April 29th and you'll receive one of our sweet wicking
tech shirts with your entry - one you'll actually want to wear, as well as chip
timing with instant results, great prizes and sponsor swag, enthusiastic SORBA
volunteers, and post race snacks. To keep with tradition, we'll be paying cash
to the Top 5 expert men and Top 3 expert women. No special racing license is
required to enter, so please make plans to join us. In-store registration is
also available at the Canton Road (Marietta) Free-Flite location. The first 20
racers that register in-store will receive a bonus pair of socks, courtesy of
Swiftwick! Available while supplies last. Those that register in Store will also
be entered in a raffle for a Free-Flite gift card and Mountain Goat Logo item
prize pack. Help us make this event a success as we help SORBA Woodstock chip
away at the $80,000 needed to build the new trail at Rope Mill Park. If you
haven't heard, our major effort with SORBA Woodstock this year is to help fund
nearly $80,000 that is needed to build an additional 5.5 miles of trail at Rope
Mill Park. In 2012, our events raised over $15,000 for SORBA Woodstock to
continue their fine work. Please consider joining us so that we can continue to
provide this level of support in 2013 and get us all some more dirt to play on!
Appalachia Gravel Grinder Series The 4 race Appalachia Gravel Grinder
series continues on May 19th with the Powerhouse GG in Tellico Plains, TN. The
long option is 65 miles, and the short option is 34 miles. Check out the
AGG series website for more information!
4-24-2013 Brownwood Bicycle Rally From EAKC: Get
your bikes in gear for the East Atlanta Kids Club’s 10th-annual
Brownwood Bike Rally! Join us on
May 4, 2013 at beautiful Brownwood Park in East Atlanta for another great day of
bike racing & other fun festival activities! The Brownwood Bike Rally is a
festive event celebrating cycling, fitness and health, for kids and adults. This
year’s festival includes street bike races and a bike safety rodeo for kids,
cyclocross races for adults, a health fair, a food court and a festival area
featuring family-friendly activities. Prizes are awarded for all races. Proceeds
will benefit the East Atlanta Kids Club, a nonprofit after-school tutoring and
mentoring program for promising youth. Register and learn more about the 2013
Brownwood Bike Rally Classic.
Jackson Brevet From Robert Wilhite, the promoter: 4th
Annual Jackson Co. Brevet, June 15, 2013 (Braselton, GA) LIMITED to 1,500
riders. www.jacksonbrevet.com
info@jacksonbrevet.com
22/39/64/100 mile options w/full SAG support. Rolling and super fast flats (w/a
few climbs) on smooth roads thru Jackson Co. Rest Stop Contest: you vote the
'Best Decorated'. Winning Volunteers get Dave & Buster's Night Out. BEST marked
routes. Faster century route vs last year means more Sub-4hr century finishers
and faster times for everyone.
"Aplastic Anemia can take my bride Kelly at any time. Your support/participation
helps us to literally force a change to a 27-yr old, outdated treatment, giving
Kelly and all others w/AA a fighting chance." Robert Wilhite, Founder
- Huge raffle w/over $6000 in items, including 2013 Cannondale CAAD 10 3 road
bike
- Event t-shirt (guaranteed if registered by May 23rd)
- Incredible After-Ride meal
- Special Surprise Presentation at Ride Start, hosted by Lt Gov Casey Cagle.
- NEW 2013 Event Cycling Apparel by Hincapie Sportwear
- WIN a Zipp 404 Carbon Clincher wheelset (3 sets available)
Silver Comet News From PATH: Paulding DOT is planning to
build a trail tunnel underneath Cleburne Parkway and has completed a temporary
detour for that portion of the Silver Comet Trail. The detour was relocated away
from the trail and the pedestrian crossing signal is no longer working. Trail
users will need to stop at the road and look both ways before crossing. We will
update you on the construction progress in future postings. Trish's note: This
is at about
4-25-2013 GBRA News From GBRA:
Next GCS Event: Athens Terrapin Twilight As the GCS rolls on through Georgia
after it's stop in Macon, next up on the schedule is not only one of the
highlights of the Georgia racing calendar, but that of the entire country, as we
head to Athens for the Terrapin Twilight races. This coming Saturday April 27th
the premier criterium in the nation will be held right on our doorstep here in
Georgia, and it presents the opportunity for all categories of racer to compete
during the morning races on the Oconee River Greenway Circuit. Men will earn the
opportunity to compete in the evening amateur finals and experience the
atmosphere of the pro races that happen later in the evening on the Athens
downtown circuit. All the info can be found at athenstwilight.com/ with
all of the cycling specific info found here: athenstwilight.com/cycling.php and
race flier over here:
http://www.athenstwilight.com/user_files/1366640844_TwilghtFlier2013.pdf
Current GCS Standings After Macon Classic Criterium We've got things moving
faster here in the GBRA headquarters, and the point standings have been updated
after the Macon Classic Criterium. Be sure to check through the results, and let
us know if your results need adjusting, or if you have any quesitons about how
things are looking there, email info@gacycling.org Here's the link to the
standings:
http://gacycling.org/gcsstandings.
Sandy Springs Challenge, May 5th 2013 Athens Terrapin Twilight will have been
run and won by this point and the Georgia Championship Series will head over to
Sandy Springs on May 5th for the Sandy Springs Chalenge. The tight technical
course will suit those with great bike handling skills, and spectators will be
able to enjoy the Taste of Sandy Springs presented by Gas South. Local
participating restaurants will be showing of their wares during the days
activities. Details can be seen on the event website:
http://sandyspringschallenge.org/?page_id=3
SB&T Albany Bike Race Weekend, May 25th and 26th 2013 After the
speedweek races conclude with the Sandy Springs Challenge, everyone will be able
to take a nice breather before we ramp up again for the next stop on the GSC
series when we head to Albany for the SB&T Albany Biek Race Weekend. The wekeend
will feature a full round of Criteriums on Saturday and Road Races on Sunday.
Info for the race can be found over here:
http://swagger.gobike1.com/site/events/albanyrace/
2013 Georgia Championship Series
It's been a little bit of a wait, but we have finalized the 2013 Georgia
Championship Series events and details. The evnts for this coming season that
will participate in the series are displayed with a red star on the website
here,
http://gacycling.org/schedule/list and are:
Sat 03/30 Fouche Gap Road Race Rome Rome Velo
Sat 04/13 Macon State Criterium Champs Macon Georgia Neuro. Institute
Sat 04/27 Terrapin Twilight Criterium Athens Twilight Foundation
Sun 05/05 Sandy Springs Cycling Challenge Sandy Springs
Sat 05/25-26 SB&T Bike Race Weekend Albany
Sat 06/08-09 Healthy Newton Omnium Covington
Sat 06/15 State Championship Road Race Rome Rome Velo
Sat 07/06-07 Georgia Games Fairmont Georgia Sports Foundation
Sat 07/27-28 Georgia Cycling Gran Prix Gwinnett County
Sun 08/04 Peachtree Bikes State TT Champs Palmetto Peachtree Bikes
Sat 08/17 Litespeed BMW Criterium Atlanta Litespeed-BMW
Sun 08/18 Grant Park Criterium Atlanta L5 Flyers pb Quantum Mechanics
Sat 09/28 Six Gap Criterium Dahlonega
Series prizes and all other info can now be found on the GBRA website over here:
http://gacycling.org/gcsinfo.
About GBRA The Georgia Bicycle Racing Association (GBRA) is an organization of
Georgia bicycling racing clubs and their members. GBRA exists to help promote,
develop, and grow the sport of bicycle racing in the state by helping race
directors promote events, helping riders access the sport, and generating
enthusiasm in the cycling community at-large.
4-27-2013 Georgia Crit Series Beginning May 28, there is
an 18 week, Tues night criterium in Dawsonville at the Atlanta Motorsport Park.
It will be permitted with USAC and offer opportunity for upgrade points. The
website for the series is
www.AMPCyclingSeries.com.
4-28-2013 Roswell Photos I'm uploading
my photos from the Historic Roswell Crit.
They will be up by Tuesday morning. In the meantime, you can see a selection of
my photos on cyclingnews:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/usa-crits-speed-week-2013/historic-roswell-criterium/results.
A Junior Flyers rider is all business during the Juniors 10-14
race in Roswell.
4-30-2013 Roswell Photos are up at
http://sadlebred.smugmug.com!
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