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February 2013

2-2-2013 Bud Phillips Memorial Ride The Bud Phillips Memorial Ride will be Feb. 10th. It will start at 2:00 pm from Free Flite in Canton. The route is 23 miles and will be taken at a procession pace with everyone trying to stay together.

5 Hour Energy Team Camp Training Camp Comes to Georgia for 5-hour Energy presented by Kenda Racing Team
DAHLONEGA, GEORIGA (January 31, 2013) – The top professional men’s cycling team in the U.S. from last year is headed to the summer bicycling mecca of the north Georgia mountains for its winter training camp and sponsor symposium next month. From February 16-22, 2013, the 5-hour ENERGY® presented by Kenda Racing Team will head to the hilly terrain of Dahlonega, Georgia to test equipment and to work on fitness. It will also allow two members of the professional road cycling team to go off-road and compete in Southern Cross, the first endurance cyclo-cross race in the Southeast. The week will include wind tunnel testing and two meet-and-greet events for cycling fans.

Dahlonega is the headquarters for On The Rivet Management, which owns and operates the UCI Continental cycling team. The last two seasons, On The Rivet-owned teams have won more than 60 races, including the 2012 team championship on USA Cycling’s National Racing Calendar (NRC). The February training camp and sponsor symposium offers a full week for all athletes, support staff and sponsors to work side by side and prepare for the upcoming season, which begins March 22-25 at the Redlands Bicycle Classic in Redlands, California.

“This training camp is unique because the riders are coming together for the first time. We have a home-field advantage in and around Dahlonega since On The Rivet is based here,” said Directeur Sportif Frankie Andreu, a 12-year pro rider himself who is in his fourth year as team director. “It’s exciting to have the guys out on the road with new Hincapie team kits and Devinci bikes. We use this time to meet our sponsors and refine all the equipment for individual riders, but we also find it as important to mesh as a team, and start building a strategy for the season.”

The team will spend eight days in Georgia to adjust and refine new equipment, such as the carbon road bicycles by Devinci Cycles. This is the first UCI Continental professional road cycling team to be sponsored by Devinci, using Leo SL and Leo T2 frames. Each bike will be loaded with FSA cock pit, Vision wheels, Kenda tires and microSHIFT drive train. Bold red, yellow and white team kits, created by Hincapie Sportswear, replicate the same colors used by title sponsor 5-hour ENERGY.

Two days of camp will include mobile wind tunnel testing with Speed Tunnel. This is the first wind tunnel that is designed exclusively for cyclists, offers yaw angle, produces industry standard 30 miles-per-hour wind speeds, and can be set up at any location. Speed Tunnel training sessions will be videotaped and available to watch on the team web site.

Team camp will kick off Saturday, February 16 with Francisco “Paco” Mancebo of Spain and Max Jenkins of USA participating in the 50-mile Southern Cross event at Monteluce Winery in Dahlonega. In addition to being the first endurance cyclo-cross race in the Southeast, Southern Cross is the first race of the 2013 American UltraCross Championship Series. Mancebo is a two-time winner (2009-10) of the Spanish Mountain Bike Marathon Championship and Jenkins won three cyclo-cross races in Sacramento, Calif. this winter. All members of the 5-hour ENERGY team who are not racing will host a finish line celebration for spectators and cyclo-cross participants for the conclusion of the race. The event expects more than 400 riders for this endurance event, which begins at 10 a.m. at the Winery.
At the end of an intense week of training, the Team will host a Team Presentation Gala on Friday, February 22. This event will be hosted by the new Monday Night Brewing, an Atlanta-based craft brewery which opened earlier this month near Atlantic Station. Cycling fans are invited from 7-9:00 p.m. to try the new craft beers and meet the pro athletes and staff of the 5-hour ENERGY presented by Kenda Racing Team. Admission to the event ($15 in advance, $20 at the door) includes a private brewery tour, beer tasting and souvenir glass. Proceeds from the event will be donated to Atlanta Bicycle Coalition by the 5-hour ENERGY team. To pre-purchase your tickets, visit www.ontherivetmanagement.com/tix.html.

5-hour ENERGY® presented by Kenda Racing Team
The new 5-hour ENERGY presented by Kenda Racing Team will be led by two-time NRC Individual Champion Mancebo. He captured G.C. wins at the Cascade Cycling Classic and the Joe Martin Stage Race last year. Most recently he was named “Men’s Stage Racer of the Year” by VELO magazine in its January 2013 annual awards issue. The roster includes nine other top road cyclists from the U.S., including Nathan English (Champion at 2011 Mt. Hood Cycling Classic), Jim Stemper (5th at 2012 US Pro Road Race Championship), and Shawn Milne (Winner of Sprint Jersey at 2012 Joe Martin Stage Race).

· Francisco “Paco” Mancebo, 36, from Madrid, Spain. Resides in El Tiemblo, Avila, Spain. Pro since 1998.
· Taylor Shelden, 25, from Breckenridge, CO. Resides in Louisville, CO. Pro since 2010.
· David Williams, 25, from Grand Rapids, MI. Resides in Grand Rapids, MI. Pro since 2010.
· Max Jenkins, 26, from Novosibirsk, Russia. Resides in Citrus Heights, CA. Pro since 2009.
· Shawn Milne, 31, from Beverly, MA. Resides in Beverly, MA. Pro since 2005.
· Bobby Sweeting, 25, from Sarasota, FL. Resides in Asheville, NC. Pro since 2006.
· Jim Stemper, 27, from Wauwatosa, WI. Resides in Jackson, WY. Pro since 2010.
· Nate English, 29, from Berkeley, CA. Resides in Berkeley, CA. Pro since 2009.
· Gregg Brandt, 26, from Winona, MN. Resides in Winona, MN. Pro since 2010.
· Christian Parrett, 23, from Gainesville, FL. Resides in Macon, GA. Pro since 2010.
 

2-3-2013 Cyclcross World Championships I've spent the last 3 days at the Cyclocross World Championships in Louisville, KY. It's been amazing! I'm sure a lot of you have seen my Facebook updates. I'll share some photos over the next week from Saturday's races. My feet hurt, I'm tired of being cold, and I'm just tired. I wouldn't trade it for the world! It was amazing! I was lucky to share it with so many from Georgia Cyclocross as well!

Just hanging with Georgia Gould (Luna Chix) before the start of the races. Georgia is truly a class act!

Sven Nys (Belguim) with one lap to go.

Katie Compton (Trek Cross Collective) at the bottom of one of the frozen-muddy hills.

2-4-2013 More From Louisville All photos are by Trish Albert/Southeasterncycling.com.

The Under 23 riders were a little dirty towards the end of their race as the dirt on the track melted.

One of the US Junior riders runs up the Limestone Stairs.

2-5-2013 DLV Women's Program The Dick Lane Velodrome is running a Women's Training Program starting Feb. 26th for 5 weeks.

Perimeter North Magazine Southeastern Cycling was mentioned in an article on cycling in Perimeter North Magazine! Trish's notes: Some of the rides they chose to highlight only happen in DST, so be sure to check with the ride leader or sponsoring organization to see if it is a year round ride. Also, the Hell of the North ride out of Roswell is now the NCGA Sunday Training Ride. Further details on the rides are on the Rides Page.

Trish Albert (Sorella Cycling) racing in the Masters 35-39 Women at the Masters World Championships. Photo courtesy of Brian Nelson, 541images.com (Used with permission.)

2-6-2013 DLV Beginner Classes  The DLV has set the dates for their Spring Weekend Beginners Classes, and here they are:

Saturday and Sunday March 2nd and 3rd, 2pm-5pm both days
Saturday and Sunday March 16th and 17th, 2pm-5pm both days

Racing This Week There are a few races this weekend. One of the most anticipated series of the year starts this weekend in Upstate, SC, the Greenville Spring Training Series. Both races will be at the Donaldson Center. The Cycle Youth XC Winter Thaw will host the second of the three race series. The Middle Georgia TT also continues.

WBL 9 Februuary: The 55nine-Lexus South Madison Classic (4 hours) featuring the best "store stop" of the year! (http://55ninePerformance.com)
Time: 10 a.m. (Window open)
Length: 85 miles / 4.5 hours
When: Saturday, February 2
Where: Sunsine Cycles / downtown Athens
Exit Route: S Milledge > MLK > Whitehall > Watkinsville > Bishop
Pee Break: 1 hour / Mile 17 (after Non-Pro sprint)
STORE STOP: Madison (Mile 38) - Thanks to Tom Palmer! Store stop will be at the Historic James Madison Inn in Madison located at 260 West Washington Street, Madison GA 30650 (come of routw 2 blocks) (http://www.jamesmadisoninn.com/)
Intermezzo Sprints (sponsored by the Fulton Flyers):
Ladies sprint: Bishop (Mile 12): 1 kilo Sprint Zone slightly uphill to line / Bishop City Limit sign: 1st = $25 / Points: 3-2-1
Non Pro, 1, 2 sprint: Price Mill Hill Jam (Mile 15.5): 250 meter run up hill / line in road/ 1st = $25 / Points: 3-2-1
Pro Sprint: Antioch Hill Jam: (Mile 64) - just before Final Attack Zone - 600 meter run up a hill / line in road: $25 = 1st / Points: 3-2-1(REGROUP AFTER SPRINT)
Interactive Map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=5808438 
Garmin Edge 500: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2119214
Cue Sheet: (CO) A cue sheet can be found under the "read more" link below. It is crucial to print the cue sheet and / or have the route loaded on your Garmin. Put the cue sheet in your jersey pocket. The sag vehicle cannot be relied upon if you are dropped because it is small. Be prepared to take care of yourself. This means have: money, food, phone, cue sheet, warm clothes, spare tubes, etc.
Final Attack Zone (Mile 66: BRAND NEW ATTACK ZONE - 6 miles): The Wire Bridge Attack Zone: 2 right had turns (marked with arrow on road). After turning off Highway 15 and onto Wire Bridge Road the Final Attack Zone will open: Ride 2 miles to dead end/stop sign and turn right onto Oliver Bridge Road. Ride less than 2 miles and turn right on Flat Rock Road. Line is a little more than 2 miles ahead (line in road) / $100 = 1st, $75 = 2nd, $25 = 3rd, 4th and 5th // Points: 10-8-6-4-2 (see below) / Regroup after sprint for 13 mile ride home.
Points / Prizes:
 

Overall Top 5: $100 / $75 / $25 / $25 / $25: (Points: 10-8-6-4-2)
Ladies: $75 to 1st / $50 to 2nd / $25 to 3rd (Top 4: 5-3-2-1)
Non Pro, 1, 2: $75 to 1st / $50 to 2nd / $25 to 3rd (Top 4: 5-3-2-1)
Points: 4 to all (1 per hour)
Overall Prize List Announced: Carney Draining WBL Coffers: First Place (Yellow Helmet Cover): $250, Second: $150, Third: $100, Fourth: $50, Fifth: $25

The Women's Elite Podium

The Men's Elite Podium

2-7-2013 Allatoona Creek Work Party From SORBA Atlanta Saturday, Feb. 9 10:00am until 1:00pm. Come be part of the first Work Party of the year! (This was supposed to be our second but the first got rained out in January) The major focus will be work on the new 1.5 mile extension to Mason's Bridge Loop. Bring water and snacks. Wear closed toe shoes, work gloves and sturdy clothing. Bring an Epi-Pen if you have allergies. Be sure to check the Facebook site http://www.sorbaatatlanta.org/  the morning of the event especially if there has been rain / bad weather just before the event. We had some folks show up at the last work party that had been canceled the night before on Facebook. Free lunch will be served at 1 pm and there will be a drawing for prizes. Meet at the Main Trailhead: 5690 Old Stilesboro Rd, Acworth, GA 30101 Questions?, Jim Linn - 2013 Allatoona Creek Board President, IMBA-SORBA Atlanta Chapter,  allatoonacreekpresident@gmail.com
 

More From Louisville

Tim Johnson of the USA was a little dirty after the race.

Just some of the 10,000 fans watching the races.

2-8-2013 SHE'S BAAACCCCKKKKK!! She's Back! Tina Pic is returning to professional racing! If you don't know who Tina Pic is, you have been hiding for the last 10 years. She's one of the winningest domestic women racers ever! The Colavita/Fine Cooking team will be directed by Georgian Iona Wynter Parks. Watch out crits...Tina is coming to win you!

Albany Race Moved to May The SB&T Albany race has moved to May. It will be part of the SRS series.

Blanket's Creek Work Party From SORBA Woodstock:  Join us Saturday, Feb 16, 2013 for our monthly trail work party, which will be held at Blankets Creek. Please meet at the kiosk at 9am, wear close-toed shoes and bring water. The work party will be held until 1pm. Tools will be provided and lunch will be provided for volunteers. If you are allergic to bees, please bring an epi-pen along with you.

2-12-2013 Want To Promote Your Business? Hey Bike Shops, Bike Businesses, Century Rides, Race Promoters, and everyone else! Are you looking for a great way to advertise your business to the cycling community? Contact me for Southeastern Cycling's reasonable monthly ad rates! sttarlite@hotmail.com

Racing This Weekend It's another great weekend of racing in the Southeast. The Greenville Spring Training Series continues near Greenville, SC. The races were very well attended last weekend. Endurance racing gets underway in Georgia with the Tribble Mill 6/9 Hour Taco Stand Classic and Southern Cross in Dahlonega. Everyone's favorite annual Time Trial, the Tundra TT  is on Saturday. The weather is looking very appropriate with a high of about 40 degrees with wind!

Fouche Gap RR Rome Velo will be putting on the Fouche Gap RR on March 30th. It is Georgia's only mountain top finish RR From Rome Velo's website: "The Fouche Gap Road Race will be held in Floyd County, with a convenient start less than 5 miles to downtown Rome GA. The course winds through the undulating backroads of Floyd County. Each passes scenic Rocky Mountain Park. All races will finish atop Fouche Gap on the final lap. The final section of road in red will be closed to motor vehicles on race day. Riders doing multiple laps will only climb the mountain at the end of the race"

2-13-2013 Silver Comet News From PATH: "Portions of the Silver Comet Trail have been in place for almost fifteen years. During that time, trees have been sawed up and left to decay, signs have been run down by motorists, and a few concrete slabs have settled. In short, there is a bit of deferred maintenance that needs to be addressed. This winter, PATH will inventory deferred maintenance needs in Paulding and Polk Counties and attempt to bring the trail back to peak condition. We will identify excessive vegetative debris, broken signs, missing bollards, faded striping, etc. and organize the repair of same during the winter months. Be aware, this effort will require intermittent closing of some sections of the trail. Check the PATH website before venturing out for a winter ride. We will do our best to keep you informed of any closings or detours. This effort is being funded in part by a Building Community Network grant from The Home Depot Foundation and in part from your donations to the 2012 Capital Campaign."

Central Park Work Party Join RAMBO for a Central Park Work Party 2/16 from 9am to 1pm. They will be adding 1 mile of new trail on the back hill. Please wear long pants and closed toe shoes. Lunch provided after the work party. Directions: Take 400 North to Exit 17 Go left at the top of the ramp onto Keith’s Bridge Head down about 1 mile and the Park entrance is on your left
Head straight to the Mt. bike trailhead kiosk at the back of the park.

WBL 16 February: The Finale: Homer the Hard Way
Time: 10 a.m. (Window open)
Length: 75 miles / 4 hours
When: Saturday, February 16
Where: Sunsine Cycles / downtown Athens
Exit Route: Prince Avenue > Access Road > J River
Pee Break: 1 hour / Mile 17 (after Ladies Sprint)
STORE STOP: Homer (Mile 37)
Intermezzo Sprints: Ladies sprint: (Mile 15): 1 kilo uphill sprint on Brockton Loop Road / line in road:1st = $25 / Points: 3-2-1 (pee break after sprint)
Non Pro, 1, 2 sprint: (Mile 57): 250 meter run up hill / line in road/ 1st = $25 / Points: 3-2-1(regroup after sprint)
Pro Sprint: (Mile 64): Seagraves Mill Hill Jam: Inside Final Attack Zone / at the end of Seagraves Road at top of hill / line in road / $25 = 1st / Points: 3-2-1
Garmin Edge 500: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2138866
Final Attack Zone (10 miles!): The Final Attack Zone will begin at Mile 58.5 when the pack turns right off Commerce-Neese Road and onto Erastus Church Road. Travel 2.2 miles on Erastus Chruch Road and turn left at dead end/stop sign onto Seagraves Mill Road (you are now in the Alto Attack Zone). Ride 4 miles on Seagraves Mill Road (Intermediate sprint at end). Turn right at 4-way stop onto Nowhere Road. Ride 3 miles to the fish line at Mile 71 (Line in road by Jackson Count sign). Ride 5 miles in after sprint / $100 = 1st, $75 = 2nd, $25 = 3rd // Points: 10-8-6-4-2 (see below)
Points: 4 to all (1 per hour)
Finish: Points / Prizes
Top 5: $100 plus da Box / $75 / $25 / Points: 10-8-6-4-2
Non Pro, 1, 2: $25 / $25 /$25 / Points: 5-3-1
Ladies: $25 / $25 / $25 / Points: 5-3-1
Overall Prize List (Payout after final event)  First Place: $250 Second: $150 Third: $100 Fourth: $50 Fifth: $25

2-15-2013 Beck Cycling Charity Ride On April 6th, Beck Cycling will host a charity ride in Newnan, GA to benefit the Boys and Girls Club. There will be distances of 10, 25, 60, and 100 miles. There will also be a bike rodeo at noon on for the kids.

Loop da Ville The Loop da Ville, benefiting the YMCA Youth scholarships and Habitat for Humanity, will be help May 4th in Hartsville, SC. There will be a metric century, 30 mile, and 5 mile options. Free cycling socks and free spaghetti lunch with each registration.

Georgia Rides to the Capitol City Officials to Ride and Rally for Improved Bicycle Conditions ATLANTA—On March 26, 2013 the Metro Atlanta Mayors Association (MAMA) will co-sponsor, along with Georgia Bikes and the Georgia Municipal Association, the Eighth Annual “Georgia Rides to the Capitol” event to raise support for the development of a regional-scale bicycle network of both on-road facilities and multi-use-trails, and cycling connections focused around major transit facilities, activity centers and schools.

The bike ride will have police escorted routes departing from the cities of Decatur and Roswell. There will also be a three-block ceremonial ride from Hurt Park in the city of Atlanta to the Capitol and several auxiliary rides. More than 1,000 bike enthusiasts are expected to join the ride that will culminate in a press conference on the Capitol steps with metro mayors and council members, state legislators and other state officials highlighting the importance of funding for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and other alternative forms of transportation.

“Transportation should be about providing options for people,” said Decatur City Commissioner Fred Boykin, owner of Bicycle South and one of the event organizers. “Most car trips are very short – running errands and the like - and many young people today don’t even want to get into a car. Communities that can offer alternatives to driving like cycling, walking and transit attract young people and families and can help reduce congestion, improve our air quality and encourage a healthy lifestyle. They also offer healthy options for seniors too!”

During the 2012 event, an estimated 1,200 bicycle riders and more than 30 Atlanta metro-area mayors and city council members converged on the state Capitol to call for improved bicycle and pedestrian networks and a statewide Complete Streets policy. Georgia Department of Transportation officials who attended the GRTCC event heard the “Complete Streets” rally call and subsequently convened and coordinated a complete Streets policy task force, working with stakeholder groups like Georgia Bikes to address specific components of the policy. At its Sept. 20, 2012 meeting, the State Transportation Board, the governing body of Georgia’s DOT, unanimously adopted a resolution in support of the agency’s newly unveiled “Complete Streets” design policy. “This statewide Complete Streets policy ensures that all future roadway projects in Georgia that are funded with state or federal dollars must address the safety needs of all road users, including pedestrians and people who bike,” said Georgia Bikes Executive Director Brent Buice. During the 2013 Georgia Rides to the Capitol event, participants will call on state elected and DOT leaders to:1) Implement the statewide Complete Streets policy using federal funds set aside for bicycle and pedestrian projects; 2) Protect the legal rights of cyclists; and
3) Dedicate a fair share of funding for bicycle and pedestrian facilities and infrastructure. “The ride to the Capitol is my favorite bicycle ride of the year,” said Roswell Mayor Jere Wood, who will lead the bicycle ride from Roswell. “It’s not only fun, it’s a great way to demonstrate to the state that there is strong support for bicycling in Georgia.”

The bike ride is free and open to the public. Bicyclists are estimated to arrive at the Capitol at 11:40 a.m. The estimated departure times for originating cities are: Decatur at 10:45 a.m. and Roswell at 9:45 a.m. For more information and to register, visit www.GeorgiaRidesToTheCapitol.org.

2-16-2013 OpEd This is a great opinion piece by Jim Hodgsom, who races at the DLV. Just read it.

USA Cycling Officials of the Year Congratulations to Bill Samford, who was named the Georgia USA Cycling Official of the Year for 2012! Thanks to ALL of our officials for your hard work throughout the year!!
 

2-18-2013 Tornado Benefit Ride The Calhoun Cycling Club is hosting a ride on March 9th to support the victims of the Tornado in Adairsville.

Sope Creek Trails From SORBA:  Preparations Begin for Bicyclists on Trails at Sope Creek Sandy Springs: Visitors to Sope Creek and the popular fitness trail loop at Cochran Shoals between Interstate North and Columns Drive in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) may notice changes in the coming weeks as park staff prepares to implement a special regulation allowing expanded bicycle access on these trails. This regulation incorporates responses to comments received on the proposed regulation published in the Federal Register in September, 2012. The regulation is expected to take effect in mid-to late April. The exact date will be 30 days after its final publication in the Federal Register, which is expected sometime in March. For the text of the new regulation, please visit http://1.usa.gov/MVMEAU. Beginning February 22, CRNRA staff will be installing bike barriers at 26 trail intersections where the newly designated multi-use trail meets pedestrian-only trails. The purpose of the barriers is to keep bikes on the 6.7 miles of newly designated multi-use trails, while preserving the walking experience for pedestrian users on other trails. The installation of the bike barriers is planned for February 22 and 23 and March 6 through 8. After the bike barriers are installed, park staff will then put in place additional regulatory signage closer to the actual date when bicycles are allowed.
 

2-19-2013 Racing This Weekend There are several races this weekend. The Greenville Spring Training Series continues, and the GS Montagna Training Series takes place in Alabama. There is also the Southeastern Bike Expo at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers.

Cross UCI Calendar The 2013-2014 UCI Cyclocross Calendar has been released. It looks like the races in the Southeast are Hendersonville, NC Dec. 13-14, 2013 and Kingsport, TN January 14, 2014.

2-21-2013 DLV Women's Program The Dick Lane Velodrome is running a Women's Training Program starting Feb. 26th for 5 weeks.

PERRY ROUBAIX RESCHEDULED! Perry Roubaix has been rescheduled to April 6-7th because of bad road conditions. They have not done a good job of getting the word out, so please tell your teams!

2-22-2013 The Greenville Spring Training Series races for the next two Sundays have been changed to the Donaldson Center.

2-23-2013 Peachtree Bikes is Having a BIG Spring Sale!!

Response to Anti-Cycling Rant Georgia Bikes responded to Melissa Carter's anticycling article this week.

Ty Magner Article Velonews has a nice article up about Athens resident Ty Magner of the Hincapie Development team.
 

2-26-2013 Bull Mountain Work Party There will be a Bull Mountain work party this Saturday. Meet at Jake Mtn. at 8:30 to leave for the worksite at 9 am. Bring a hard hat if you have one and something to carry water in.

Racing This Weekend There is a lot going on this weekend! Snake Creek Gap returns for the final weekend. Will the weather be nice or nasty? The Greenville Spring Training Series wraps up in Upstate SC. The Greenville Spinners team posted this on Facebook: 'Spring Series Newsflash! Rich has decided to give Cat 4 women their own separate race again this coming Sunday, March 3rd, at SCTAC. Here's the really big news: he is going to give the Cat 4 Women a payout for this race! Also, don't forget that there is an Omnium payout for Cat 4 Women, too. Come out and race on Sunday and maybe you'll take home some cash!'

2-27-2013 HAVE NEWS? Do you have news that you want posted on Southeastern Cycling, especially race news? Email me at sttarlite@hotmail.com! I can't do this by myself....contributions are very important!

2-28-2013 NAHBS The North American Handmade Bicycle Show travels to a different location each year. In 2014 it will be in Charlotte, NC! If you have ever wanted to see over a hundred vendors of some of the most beautiful hand made bicycles in the US (and Canada and a few other countries), go to the NAHBS! ROAD TRIP!