3-30-2015 Silk Sheets Pavement For those that ride Silk Sheets, Cochran Mill Rd. near Cochran Mill Park has been paved! From what I can tell all of the nasty potholes that have been there for the last decade are gone! There is also a speed bump near the parking lot, but the transition from road to speed bump is very smooth. Beware that there was a lot of pedestrian traffic near the park, even on Sunday morning, and the speed limit has been lowered near the park.
3-29-2015 Ride Times Remember that many group rides in Atlanta move to 6:30 this week or on April. 1. Many weekend group rides will also start an hour earlier next weekend. Not sure about your ride? Check out the Rides page and be sure to check with the ride leader, shop, or team that puts the ride on.
3-28-2015 DLV Women’s Training From the DLV: 2015 Women’s Training Program Session #1 Our first session for 2015 will be run over 5 consecutive Thursday nights on April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th. This program is aimed at any woman of any track cycling level. We will have specific skills, drills and workouts that will suit everyone from newly certified riders, through advanced track cyclists. The 5 week class will also serve as a beginners certification for those women who are new to the track.
What: 5 Week Women’s Track Cycling Program
When: Thursday nights 7:30pm-9:00pm beginning April 2nd.
Who: Women of any riding level
Equipment: Track bikes are available, just bring your cycling clothes, helmet and pedals
Cost: $60 for certification riders, $5 track session fee for certified track riders
Contact: Rob Evans, rob@dicklanevelodrome.com 404 594 1789
3-25-2015 Twilight Races A little birdie told me that ALL of the Twilight races this year will be DOWNTOWN! No more Greenway!
Sunny King Live Stream Can’t make it to the NCC kick off this weekend in Anniston or just want to see your favorite racer from the comfort of your own home? The races will be live streamed here!
RTTC Ride to the Capitol was yesterday. What a great day to be on a bike! I joined the ride downtown and saw hundreds of riders coming at me from every. Be sure to check out the photo album on the Southeastern Cycling Facebook Page!
Riders seemed to stretch on for miles downtown!
Sorella Cycling was well represented with Trish Albert, Emily Burrows, Michelle Stahl, Brigette Dusack, and Amy Plummer.
3-24-2015 Ride to the Capitol is TODAY! Join any one of the routes! Southeastern Cycling will be downtown around 14th and Juniper to catch all the action! Say hi!!
Atlanta WBL This is the last Atlanta WBL of the season! DATE: Saturday, March 28th, 2015, START TIME: 9:30AM (Ride Mtg 9:20am), PLACE: 300 Peters St, Atlanta, GA 30317-Castleberry Hills, RIDE TIME: 4hr 40min
~ Group #1: 18 mph avg and higher
~ Group #2: 15-17 mph avg
~ Group #3: 13-14 mph avg
~ Group #4: 12 mph avg and lower (if needed)
RIDE TIMES vs DISTANCE All Rides will be based on Ride Time…NOT distance. Actual miles ridden for each group will vary.
Want to Put on a GA CX Race?? Georgia Promoters—Are you interested in hosting a Georgia Cross race this fall? Email Brady Rogers at c.brady.rogers at gmail.com as soon as possible! The preliminary schedule is being put together.
3-22-2015 NCGA Clinic Cancelled Unfortunately, the NCGA Road Skills Clinic for today has been cancelled because of rain. If I find out a reschedule date, I’ll post it.
3-20-2015 Rides Update The Rides page has been updated with information about the Daylight Saving Time Rides. Some rides will start earlier than posted in March-April and/or Sept.-Oct. Check with the shop, club, or ride leader to confirm times or details about the ride. While I try to keep the information accurate, rides change all the time. I update the rides page twice a year or as ride leaders send me information. IF YOU ARE A RIDE LEADER AND NEED TO UPDATE YOUR RIDE, PLEASE CONTACT ME.
Funding for Rope Mill Park The Patch reports: “Greenprints Alliance, working with the Woodstock Parks and Recreation Department, has received funding from the city to make improvements on the Avalanche mountain bike trail segment at Olde Rope Mill Park in Woodstock…The Woodstock City Council at its March 9 meeting showed support for the initiative by voting 4-0 to approve allocating $20,500 for the project….Project highlights include relocating the entrance further inside the park and away from the park entrance. The new entrance will allow for separate entrance and exit segments, better traffic flow and improved routing for racing events. The new entrance will also be located next to the planned facility restrooms, an initiative the city will soon undertake. “SORBA Woodstock does a great job of raising the funds necessary to build and maintain great single track trails, but this is a situation where the city was able to step in and lend a hand at the right time and make a big difference,” added David Potts, chairman of the Greenprints Alliance Board of Directors. Greenprints Alliance and SORBA Woodstock are working with Trail Dynamics to complete the new segments in May 2015. Completion of this project will coincide with the official opening of the new 5-mile trail at the park on the north side of Little River. The new trail features professionally designed and constructed single-track mountain bike trails at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.”.
Sunny King Crit Cyclingnews reports: The first race on USA Cycling’s 2015 National Criterium Calendar announced this week that it has been canceled. Organisers of Tampa’s Gasparilla Criterium, scheduled for this Saturday, announced on Monday that the six-year-old event would not take place after a major sponsor withdrew support.,,,Sunday’s Pinellas Park Circuit Race, produced by TopView Sports, is still on….
The news pushes the NCC season opener to the Sunny King Criterium the following week on Saturday, March 28, in Anniston, Alabama.. Athletes will be competing over the 1km criterium course for more than $25,000 plus primes over the course of the day in Anniston. Cycling fans around the world will be able to catch all the pro men’s and women’s race on Cyclingnews via the Sunny King Live Stream, which will be hosted by announcer Brad Sohner. Carlos Alzate (InCycle-Predator) and Coryn Rivera (UnitedHealthcare) both took consecutive wins in 2014. NCC Individual Champion Erica Allar (Colavita Fine Cooking) took second to Rivera, who took third in the NCC Overall standings. “We are grateful for the continued generous support from Sunny King Automotive and all our sponsors,” Cullinane said. “This is an exciting building year for a much larger and more prominent weekend of cycling in Alabama next year.”
3-19-2015 US Pro Championships Southeastern Cycling will once again be a Media Partner for the US Pro Championships Memorial Day Weekend in Chattanooga, TN. Look for exclusive content, photos, and stuff up close and personal with the Pros! Velonews reports: “The Volkswagen USA Cycling professional road and time trial national championships will return to Chattanooga, Tennessee, for the third consecutive year, May 23-25, 2015.
The road races will ride through downtown Chattanooga and include the tough climb up Lookout Mountain. The men’s and women’s races will begin with a 5.1-mile circuit — three circuits for the women and four for the men. The same circuit will be used for the finish of each race. The course then runs along Market Street to begin the climb up Ochs Highway, which is approximately three miles and climbs 1,150 feet each lap. The race will pass through Lookout Mountain to Scenic Highway and return to downtown via Market Street. Men will complete four laps up the climb, while the women will do two laps. The “long lap” is 16.5 miles long. The men and women will complete the start/finish circuits each lap of the “long lap” and will finish the race with three 5.1-mile circuits each.”
3-18-2015 Blanket’s Creek Spring Sports Festival From Mountain Goat Adventures: The race that started it all is back for its 7th year! The event will feature a 5 mile trail run on the Dwelling Trail, followed by 12 miles of mountain biking on VMT, Dwelling, and South Loop. Solo and 2 person team divisions are available. For team divisions, one teammate will run and the other will bike, in that order. Prizes and medals awarded to the top 3 in each category! The date is April 11!
Looking for something longer than an XC race but not quite ready for a 50 miler? Then check out the Blankets Creek Dirty Thirty Endurance MTB Race. The course includes all of the trails at Blankets Creek in a counter-clockwise direction for total distance of 15 miles per lap. Intermediate and advanced riders will complete two laps. A shorter one lap, 15 mile course will be offered for beginner categories. Each lap has just under 1400′ of elevation gain, so this will be a challenging course. Aid station and drop bags will be available at the half way point. We are partnering with SORBA Woodstock to bring you this event. SORBA Woodstock has built and maintains the trails at both Blankets Creek and Rope Mill Park. This event serves as a major fundraiser for the Chapter – please come out and show your support by either racing or volunteering! Want to volunteer at this event for SORBA Woodstock? Please send an email directly to lisa@mountaingoatadventures.com with your shirt size and availability. Volunteers are needed for both morning and afternoon shifts to help with parking, registration, course marshaling, and bike patrol.
Southeastern Cycling is proud to help sponsor Mountain Goat Adventures races!
DLV Race News From the DLV: Changes to Tuesday Night Master’s/Women/D Category Weekly Racing “We are making one change to the mass start racing on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. This year we are returning to a Master’s/Women’s/D Category Racing format Only. We are eliminating both the gear restriction for Master’s AND the restricted gear category altogether. This means unless you are 35+, a Woman Racer, or a Beginner racer, you are ineligible to race this night. Category A Master’s aged 35+ ARE eligible to race with NO gear restriction.”
Trek Demo Day Atlanta Cycling will have its Trek Demo Fleet at Allatoona Creek Park this Sunday, 3/22, from 10 until 4. Please go check them out. Trish’s Note: I think it’s all mtb.
Mother’s Day Metric Save the Date: May 10th! Atlanta Cycling will host a metric century and cookout as a fund raiser for the Sorella RAAM team. Details will follow shortly, but please save the date for this event. There will ride distances and paces for all riding levels; it’ll be an enjoyable day. Trish’s Notes: Karen Dutson and friends really know how to throw a cookout! I’ve been to many Atlanta Cycling rides and cookouts! There is always plenty of yummy food! There will be distances from 11 miles to a metric century using the Six Flags to Silk Sheets route many people are familiar with.
3-17-2015 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all of my fellow Irish and to my friends to are Irish for the day!
Charleston Park Work Party From RAMBO: Forsyth County Parks & Rec & RAMBO will host a trail building day this Saturday 3/21 from 9 to 1pm Our Park got hit hard during the ice storms last month. Please come out and help us get the trail back in great shape. Objectives: 1. Reroute section around large down tree, 2. Deberm any problem areas that seem to be holding water and creating muddy spots, 3. Finish bridge reroute, 4. Blow trails, 5. Remove any left-over brush that remains on or close to trail, Please wear clothing for outdoor work. Gloves and closed toe shoes are recommended., All tools are provided and lunch will be provided by RAMBO afterwards… Then we ride!!! 5850 Charleston Park Rd, Cumming, GA 30041
Tour de Blue The Tour De Blue will be held April 25, 2015. Now in its 8th year, the Tour de Blue offers cyclists a well-supported springtime riding experience through the scenic countryside of St. Clair and nearby counties in Alabama. It is the fourth century in the Alabama Backroads Century Series. The ride starts and finishes at the 65-acre corporate campus of Red Diamond in Moody, Alabama, just outside Birmingham. There are several exciting cycling routes, including a 107, 76, 48 & 13 mile option. All routes offer rolling SAG support and well-stocked rest stops. Cost is $50 for the three longer rides ($25 for the 13-mile option), and includes a post-ride meal (Jim ‘N Nick’s) and an event t-shirt. A cool-looking Tour de Blue jersey is also available for purchase. Early bird registration discounts are available on Active.com. Ride benefits the Urology Health Foundation’s prostate cancer screening and awareness efforts across Alabama. For more information and to register, please visit www.tourdeblue.com.
3-14-2015 Fizik Thar for Sale I have a Fizik Thar saddle for sale. It was ridden 3 times on a road bike and is in perfect condition. $70 including shipping. Contact me if you are interested.
SORBA West Georgia Work Parties SORBA West Georgia will be hosting several work parties on March 21: 1. Clinton Nature Preserve–Douglas Meet at the first parking lot after the entrance, 2 shifts, 8 a.m. – 1p.m. and 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., Finishing the rock armoring on the powerlines and fixing, muddy spots on Helter Skelter 2. Alatoona Creek Park–Cobb, Meet off Old Stilesboro road parking lot by the maint building 8.45 a.m. – 1 p.m., Working to open the new Voo Doo connector 3. Silver Comet Sidetrail–Paulding Meet at the Hiram trailhead off the Silver Comet mile 14.5 9a.m. – 1p.m. Working from mile 15 to 17 fixing washout/mud holes cutback, blowing trail, and uphill at mile 17 if time allows
3-13-2015 Atlanta WBL Cancelled Because of the weather, the Atlanta WBL on Saturday has been cancelled.
Green Goblin Postponed til Sunday Green Gobbler 3/6 Hour race that was supposed to happen Sat. has been postponed til THIS SUNDAY (just one day later than it was supposed to be). From Chain Buster Racing: The 6/3 hour Green Gobbler race will be moved to Sunday March 15th and follow the normal timeline of events. We realize that moving the race to the next day will inconvenience some of you and we apologize. The results of the current and forecast rainfall amounts already have and will continue to impact the trail we will be using on race day. Chain Buster Productions takes great pride in preserving the trails that we use, and making the least amount of impact possible. This decision was a collaborative effort between Chain Buster Productions, venue management, and the IMBA SORBA trail policies that we honor, represent, and follow as a company. The weather for Sunday will be in the mid 70’s and sunny skies. We hope to see all of you there. * For those of you interested in a Church service, we will have a chapel service for you near the staging area, 8:30AM-9:00AM ! Come as you are! Thanks for your understanding and your support. Thanks, Kenny”
Free Confident Cycling Class in Atlanta The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition is hosting a FREE Confident Cycling class this Saturday.Preregistration is necessary. These classes are great for new riders. Any kind of bike is welcome, and beginners are encouraged to attend!
NCGA Road Skills Clinic NGCA is sponsoring a skills clinic Sunday, March 22 from 9 am to 3 pm at Milton High School in Alpharetta. It is open to anyone, but registration is required. Race or group riders; Take just one day to do the most important thing you will do this riding season…learn from a pro how to improve your riding skills! You owe this to yourself and you owe this to your team mates. One time opportunity this year provided by NGCA. Lunch provided by NGCA to all participants that respond to the evite. The clinic and lunch are at no charge if you register. Trish’s Note: Drop bar road bikes are required for this. No mountain bikes, hybrids, etc.
Athens Road Cycling 101 Clinics The United Healthcare-706 Project is hosting 3 weeks of Road Cycling 101 clinics in April (April 2, 9, and 16th) from 6:15-7:30 pm to help riders prepare for the upcoming Athens area rides. Trish’s Note: These clinics are geared towards new road riders. They are not “racing” clinics but could be useful for anyone new to road biking. The cost is $10 per clinic or $20 for all 3. Any type of bike is welcome for these clinics.
Frankie’s is Closing in Rockmart The Northwest Georgia News reports that Frankie’s is closing March 28. Frankie’s is a popular lunch spot for cyclists riding the Silver Comet. “A Rockmart restaurant is closing its doors near the end of the month as the owner Jennifer Minucci seeks to spend more time with her family. Minucci and her husband Joshua posted a notice on their Facebook page that Frankie’s Italian Restaurant will be closing for good on Saturday, March 28. She said her reason for calling it quits is so she can spend more time with her children. Though Minucci said she’s sad to close the restaurant, she’s thankful for the support she’s been shown by Rockmart and Polk County as a whole….”
3-12-2015 Photography Indulge me for a minute. I’m doing a series of photos this year. The working title is “Adventures of the Crux,” referring to my Specialized Crux CX bike. That bike has taken me on more adventures over the years in unusual places. These were taken earlier in the week on the unpaved part of the Eastside Beltline.
Join the Ride Women’s Clinic WCA The Join The Ride Tour will be in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Atlanta Cycling Vinings 4335 Cobb PKWY Atlanta, GA 30339 4:30-6:00pm – Road Racing 101 Clinic; 6:30 – Atlanta Cycling Women’s Only Ride; Post Ride Q&A/Dinner with Pro, Robin Farina. Join other women and learn about road racing! Registration is only $20.
Roswell Cycling Festival Press Release: Organizers of the Roswell Cycling Festival have announced a new lineup of activities and partnerships for the 14th annual event, scheduled for April 25-26, 2015. Hennessy Jaguar Land Rover Centres returns this year as the presenting sponsor for the Festival. Mountain bike races have been added at Big Creek Park leading up to the featured road races. In addition, a Craft Beer Tasting will be part of the popular Historic Roswell Criterium event on Sunday in Historic Roswell, with 11 participating restaurants. “The Roswell Cycling Festival has become more than a pleasant afternoon under the shade trees of Historic Roswell for bicycle races. It has become a showcase for the city as a bicycle friendly community and a showcase for the city as a dining and shopping destination. Bike Roswell! and corporate partners like Hennessy Land Rover and Hennessy Jaguar have helped this event continue to grow,” said Roswell Mayor Jere Wood, who inspired a local bicycle club in 2002 to host the inaugural event. “
The Hennessy Jaguar Land Rover Centres Roswell Cycling Festival began in 2002 as the Historic Roswell Criterium, and has grown to include a variety of
activities for the entire family over multiple days. For the first time, the 2015 edition will feature off-road bicycle events to compliment the road races, which attract top male, female and junior cyclists from across the United States. Popular activities returning are the Roswell Mayor’s Ride, Kiwanis Club of Historic Roswell Kid’s Bicycle Safety Rodeo and festival expo. This is also the inaugural year for the Craft Beer Tasting. The Roswell Cycling Festival (www.roswellcyclingfestival.com) will continue to benefit Bike Roswell!, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization promoting safe cycling in the city. For a second year, Athens, Ga.-based SWAGGER LLC has been contracted to operate the event logistics and sponsorships. This year’s Historic Roswell Criterium is part of the USA CRITS Speed Week Series and is the second race of the series, which offers the biggest prize purse in American criterium racing with more than $125,000.
The Roswell Cycling Festival has entertained more than 65,000 spectators since it began in 2002. The races have attracted more than 8,500 junior and adult cyclists. In those 13 years, the popular Kids Bicycle Safety Rodeo, hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Historic Roswell, has positively impacted 1,500
children. These children have been given an opportunity to complete a free bicycle skills and safety clinic, followed by participation in age-specific races on the same course as the professional cyclists. The Roswell-Alpharetta Mountain Bike Organization (RAMBO) and Bike Roswell! will offer a series of
recreational and competitive cycling events leading up to the Hennessy Jaguar Land Rover Centres Roswell Cycling Festival. It will be the 11th year for the popular Roswell Mayor’s Ride. There are four ride options which all begin at 8 a.m. on Sunday, April 26 from Roswell Area Park. The cost is free for the
six-mile family ride, which offers a police escort. Registration fees are $30 for the 20-mile and 40-mileoptions, and $35 for the 62-mile option, which all include a post-ride meal. Additional information can be found at www.bikeroswell.com.
3-11-2015 Ride to the Capitol Routes Several routes have been confirmed for the March 24th Georgia Ride to the Capitol The two police-escorted routes for 2015 are: The Roswell and Decatur routes. Cyclists on both routes will have police escorts to the Capitol. As in the past, the rides back are not escorted.** Decatur will be 5 miles one-way, with some hills, and ridden at a slow pace. The Decatur route starts at the north parking lot of the East Lake MARTA rail station. PLEASE NOTE that there is a route CHANGE this year. The Edgewood Ave. bridge (at Krog St.) is closed and there is streetcar track construction as well. The route will detour at Edgewood and Krog to Irwin St. and follow Irwin (name changes to John Wesley Dobbs near downtown) to Courtland. See map for details. Estimated departure time from Decatur is 10:45 a.m. Roswell will be 21 miles one-way, very hilly, and ridden at a 12 MPH pace. The Roswell route starts at Roswell City Hall. Estimated departure time from Roswell is 9:45 a.m.
There are also plenty of Auxiliary Riding options from all points north, south, and east of the city. Read about them here. Southeastern Cycling will be joining for the last couple of miles of the main ride. Be on the lookout for me!
TN State Championships From TBRA: “Another State Championship Announcement: The 2015 Tennessee State Championship Criterium will be held at Oak Ridge Sunday July 26 as part of the Oak Ridge Velo Classic. This is an epic crit course with turn 1 being 180 degrees, followed by fast open racing with a nice little roller, into a fast open, stretch and slight uphill finish. The 2015 Tennessee State Championship Criterium will be held at Oak Ridge Sunday July 26 as part of the Oak Ridge Velo Classic. This is an epic crit course with turn 1 being 180 degrees, followed by fast open racing with a nice little roller, into a fast open, stretch and slight uphill finish. The 2015 Tennesse State Championship Time Trial will be the Shake-N-Bake TT, June 13 in Lascassas, TN. TBRA is proud to announce that Legend Of Stanky Creek will once again be hosting the Mountain Bike State Championship Race on August 16th. Stanky Creek Cycling always puts on a great race, so we hope to see you there.”
Carolinas Beginner Clinic From CCA: “As part of the new Beginner Racer Program (BRP), the CCA will be hosting the first of five clinics for beginner racers on March 29, 2015 in Raleigh, NC. The Beginner Racer Program will focus on a different skill at each clinic….sprinting, cornering, pack skills, etc. The clinics will take place in the morning with races in the afternoon and attendees will earn upgrade points. While men are welcome to attend, our primary focus with this year’s BRP clinics will be Women and Juniors. The second clinic is tentatively planned for April 18 in Greenville, SC. Attendees at that clinic will race on the US Pro National Championship Criterium course. A third clinic is planned for May 9 in Asheville, where clinic participants will race on the US Collegiate Road National Championship Criterium course in Downtown Asheville. Additional details will be forthcoming in the very near future. You do not want to miss these clinics.”
3-9-2015 Trish Update Everyone, please be patient with me. I managed to sprain my wrist or do something to it. Typing is very painful. If I owe you an email or updating something on Southeastern Cycling, know that I can’t spend too much time at the computer right now. I’m going to give it a few days before going to the doctor, but it’s very tender. Thanks for understanding!
Reality Bikes Ride Reality Bikes will host their first ride on Thursday, March 11. There will be a party, food, and frosty beverages afterwards at Marie’s Italian Deli. A group, B1, B2, and C groups!
Atlanta WBL Date: Saturday, March 14th, 2015, Time: 9:30AM (Ride Mtg 9:20am), Place 300 Peters St, Atlanta, GA 30317, Ride Time: 4hr 20min
Which group do you ride in? All Groups are based on what your typical overall average speed is on any given ride in Atlanta:
~ Group #1: 18 mph avg and higher
~ Group #2: 15-17 mph avg
~ Group #3: 13-14 mph avg
~ Group #4: 12 mph avg and lower (if needed)
RIDE TIMES vs DISTANCE All Rides will be based on Ride Time…NOT distance. Actual miles ridden for each group will vary.
3-7-2015 Number Pinning With road racing getting under way again, everyone needs a reminder of correct number pinning. Please pin your numbers, so that the officials can read them.
3-6-2015 Daylight Saving Time Group Rides Next week many of the evening rides begin! Check out the Rides page for a listing of over 100 weekly Atlanta group rides! While I strive to keep the information up to date, it’s best to contact the sponsoring club or shop if you have any questions. HEY CLUBS, SHOPS, AND RIDE LEADERS–email me your updates for 2015 at sttarlite at hotmail.com or use the Contact page.
Beck Cycling Annual Fun Ride Join Beck Cycling on Saturday, May 9 at 8:00 am for their annual fun charity ride in Newnan, GA. All proceeds will be donated to Southeastern Assistance in Healthcare (SAIH) – Easing the burdens of real people with real needs. SAIH is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to helping cancer patients who are undergoing treatment in the Newnan & greater Atlanta area by lessening the burden of non-medical needs such as groceries, utilities, housing, and basic living expenses. The ride will offer distances of 25, 60, and 100 miles.
Bicycle Theft in Decatur The AJC reports that bicycle theft is on the rise in Decatur. Keep your bikes warm in the garage or your house.
Silver Comet Cameras CBS 46 reports that “In the wake of a gruesome attack on a jogger along the Silver Comet Trail in the Summer of 2014, Paulding County has installed a series of cameras across much of the 18 miles of trail within its jurisdiction. A total of 41 cameras at 28 locations are now up and running, feeding back live video of nearly every portion of the trail to the county’s 911 center. “For us not having to monitor cameras before, it is a lot of cameras to keep an eye on,” said Paulding County Deputy 911 Director Christina Cooper.” Read the full story and see the video on CBS 46’s website.
3-4-2015 SRS Press Release: The Southeast Regional Series (SRS) returns for a third year, opening April 11-12 in Panama City and Walton County, Florida. The series has added individual time trial competitions on three select weekends to accompany existing criterium and road races. The series is the only elite and amateur road cycling series to offer points competitions spanning multiple states. Categories are available for juniors, women and men. It is part of the USA Cycling Road Development Race Series, which aims to attract elite level riders and teams throughout the Southeast. Last year SRS included more than $50,000 in cash and prizes. This year BikeReg.com is the presenting sponsor for all four weekends:
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA, April 11 – Panama City Criterium, April 12 – Walton County Road Race
ALBANY, GEORGIA, May 16 – Albany Unchained: Time Trial and Criterium, May 17 – Albany Unchained: Road Race
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE July 11 – Tour Stop Knoxville Time Trial and Criterium, July 12 – Tour Stop Road Race
GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA August 8– Greenville Time Trial and Criterium, August 9 – Greenville Road Race
3-3-2015 Southern Cross Rescheduled Southern Cross has been rescheduled for March 14!! Registration is open, and there are plenty of spots left!! All roads and are clear for preriding this weekend! Please note the TRAILS at Bull and Jake Mountain are still closed! The USFS is hoping to clear some of them this weekend. The CHTA sent an email out saying the forest service roads are open but muddy. You might want to park somewhere paved and bike into the route.
Athens Spring Group Rides Announcement From the WBL: With the return of warmer weather and longer days, the 2015 spring group rides will once again kick off from all the usual spots. However, please note the earlier start times for the entire month of March:
Tuesday – 5:15 at The Silos (in-town group rolling from The Hub Bicycles at 5:00)
Wednesday – 5:15 at the Silos
Thursday – 5:15 at 5 points (group rolling from Georgia Cyclesport at 5:00)
All rides will roll at 5:30, so don’t be late! Rides will return to the regular start times and locations in April.
Please bring reflective lights and ca$h for spandex specials. Tuesday evening spandex special at Hi Lo in Normaltown immediately as the ride rolls back in town on Prince and Wednesday and Thursday at Ted’s Most Best. $2 pours at both locations of all your favorite Creature Comforts and Terrapin Beer Co. beverages.
Cycle Therapy Shimano Clinic From Cycle Therapy in Rome: Di2 Technology and The Benefits to You! Monday, April 6th at 5:30 pm. Shimano Tech Rep Foye Troute will be at Cycle Therapy with a Shimano XTR Di2 groupset on a complete bike so you can see it, touch it, and even ride it!
What is so great about Shimano XTR Di2? ONE shifter controls BOTH derailleurs! No matter if you are riding a double or even a triple chainring set-up, all you have to do is push ONE button to go into an easier or harder gear, therefore allowing you to be able to focus more on the ride. Why convert from a popular 1 x set-up back to a double or even triple chainring set-up? Because you can have a very high and low gear(great range), AND much closer gear ratios in between the high and low gears! You will never have that feeling of one gear being too hard or too easy. And the best part…Di2 likes Georgia red clay! So, even if you are not a fat tire aficionado, but have interest or questions about road Di2, road hydraulic disc brakes, internal hubs, or anything else Shimano, please stop by! It’s a great opportunity to pick the brain of true Shimano geek. Ask us about component group pricing, installation pricing, and even an existing component trade-in program! Snacks and drinks provided, please rsvp to julie at cycletherapy.us
3-2-2015 East Side Rides Here is the scheduled for the East Side Rides. One week to DST! Airport– Sundays- 10:00AM through – end of March 29 (ride tradition goes through end of March). Airport Ride Start- meet at Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, just west of Forsyth St SW. Approximate address- Trinity Lofts- 249 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Saturday Tucker– goes back to 9:00AM the first Saturday in April (April 4) // B Tucker Group (AKA Baby Tucker) goes to 8:30AM April 4. Tucker Ride Start- meet at the intersection Lynburn Drive and Main St, Tucker, GA, Approximately 46 miles (shortcut options available).
Tuesday Northlake Ride – Kicks off March 10 @ 6:15PM. 6:15PM for all March Rides (1 loop in park); 6:30PM for all April Rides (1 loop in park); 6:30PM for May – late summer rides (2 loops in park), Summer Solstice Trifecta- 3 loops in the park the week before, the week that includes June 21, and the week after. Northlake Ride Start- meet at the back of the parking lot of the Restaurants located at: 3900 Lavista Road, Tucker, GA. If you look at a map- meeting location is between Montreal Rd and Harobi Drive, East of Wendy’s across the street from Chevron Gas Station / McDonald’s. Distance- Approximately 30 miles round trip in Summer- then moves to 23 miles as ride gets shorter (shorter options available in the park).
Thursday Pizza Ride – Daylight Schedule Kicks off March 12 @ 6:15PM 6:15PM for all March Rides (1 loop in park); 6:30PM for all April Rides (1 loop in park); 6:30PM for May – late summer rides (2 loops in park) Summer Solstice Trifecta- 3 loops in the park the week before, the week of (June 21), and the week after. Pizza Ride Start- meet in the old location (which is now closed and a deserted building) Avondale Pizza Cafe parking lot: 70 North Avondale Road, Avondale Estates, GA 30002 Distance- Approximately 33 miles round trip in Summer- then moves to 26 miles as ride gets shorter (shorter options available in the park).
2-28-2015 Assault on Mt. Currahee If you were not at Chain Buster Racing’s Assault on Mt. Currahee Gravel Grinder today you missed out on a great race! The course was a lot of fun. It was about 36 miles with 4500+ feet of climbing according to my Garmin. The climb up Mt. Currahee was rough with pitches as steep as 10%. The Habersham Raiders and Prima Tappa High School MTB teams provided great support! Profits from the race benefit these young racers as they compete in the high school mountain bike league, called NICA. The volunteers were great with course marshalls every few miles. The meal afterwards was a home made dish at Natalie Jane’s restaurant. Put the 2016 race on your calendar NOW!
2-27-2015 Ride Tour Atlanta Atlanta Cycling hosts the WCA and Sorella Cycling Event, Road Racing Clinic 101 with professional road cyclist Robin Farina of the Happy Tooth Dental Women’s UCI Team. Tuesday, April 14, 2015 | 4:30-6:00pm, $20
Here’s your chance to learn how to race! If you race bikes or if you are thinking about racing bikes, this clinic is for you. Learn from one of the best and most experienced racers. This clinic will cover basics of racing and will touch on some advanced aspects of racing as well. Open to all women that are interested in racing their bikes. RIDE WITH ROBIN Tue., April 14, 2015 | 6:30pm Women’s Ride with Atlanta Cycling led by Robin Farina and Sorella Cycling
AFTER THE RIDE – Q&A AND DINNER Join WCA and Sorella Cycling members for a Q&A with Robin to learn more racing/riding tricks and tips – venue to be announced.
More information coming soon! Keep an eye here on Southeastern Cycling!
Greenville Races Rescheduled The Greenville Training Series races that were supposed to take place this weekend have been rescheduled-River Falls March 14th and Donaldson Road Race on 15th. There will be cash primes for every race at River Falls!
2-26-2015 Mt. Currahee GG is On! From Chainbuster Racing: “We know that many of you will be traveling long distances to the race this Saturday and wanted to give you an update on the current race status. The city of Cornelia was hit by an ice storm last week. There were hundreds of trees down on the race course. Due to the relentless efforts of the Primma Tappa and Habersham Raiders High School Cycling teams and volunteers, the race course is 100 percent clear and good to go. The City of Cornelia was impacted by a couple inches of snow on Wednesday of this week. We have been to the city and the race course to evaluate the impact on this area. The main highways leading into the city and roads surrounding the city are all 100 percent clear and good to go. Yes. the race is still on as scheduled and we do not see anything on the horizon that would keep that from being the case. We have been working around the clock with the Forest service and the city of Cornelia to make sure that this race will go off without a hitch. There is still snow on the ground on some of the race course. Please dress accordingly for overall conditions that you may encounter during the race… It’s going to make for some great pictures!
The New definition of EPIC = Racing for 3+ hours on a beautiful clear day through a snow covered back drop of secluded mountain ridgelines with a historic climb in the middle and a leg splitting climb at the end. NO… it’s not cancelled. It’s ON! Like Donkey Kong.”
Greenville Races Postponed With the terrible weather and a lot of snow in the Carolinas, this weekend’s Spring Training races in Greenville have been postponed! New dates are coming soon. Yo Georgia Peeps–The Carolinas got hit a lot harder than most of us, so keep that in mind. Just b/c you didn’t get snow doesn’t mean that they didn’t!
Dauset Beginner MTB Clinic OMBA is hosting a novice mountain bike clinic on Sunday, March 1, 2:00pm – 5:00pm at Dauset Trails, 360 Mt Vernon (Ch) Rd, Jackson, Georgia 30233. “Another chance to learn bike skills aimed towards the novice rider. We’ll visit the Dauset Trails, which are known for their great flow, and practice cornering, hill climbing, hill descending, shifting, and anything else you’d like to explore. Rock gardens, whoops, logs, creek crossings…Dauset provides a great place to work on it all.”
2-25-2015 Pisgah 36 Postponed The Pisgah 36 race that was supposed to be this weekend in Pisgah in NC has been postponed because of a foot of snow on the ground. A new date will be announced soon.
Atlanta WBL AWBL: Date: Saturday, Feb 28th, 2015, 9:30AM (Ride Mtg 9:20am), 300 Peters St, Atlanta, GA 30317, Ride: Time: 4 hrs
~ Group #1: 18 mph avg and higher
~ Group #2: 15-17 mph avg
~ Group #3: 13-14 mph avg
~ Group #4: 12 mph avg and lower (if needed)
RIDE TIMES vs DISTANCE All Rides will be based on Ride Time…NOT distance. Actual miles ridden for each group will vary.
er Saturday through March 2015 (see Schedule below). This way, you can participate in the Series and still ride in other group rides, club rides, etc…best of both worlds.
Fat Bike Championships Come to NC From March 13-15, fat bike racing rolls into Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina with the US Open Fat Bike Beach Championship. The race course in North Carolina will feature different landscapes to test the mettle of the bikers. The course will be a large kidney-shaped area between the Wrightsville Beach piers with a variety of beach surfaces, from thick, soft and difficult sand to hard-packed sand along the water’s edge. Start and finish lines will be located at the host hotel, Blockade Runner Beach Resort.
The race will feature Expert, Sport, and Beginner divisions. For the expert division, the course will run for 25 miles, 15 miles for the sport division, and 5 miles for the beginner category. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers from each age category in each division. Saturday’s race will be timed using RaceSplitter. Racers wishing to track their performance relative to other racers are encouraged to pre-load the Strava smartphone application.
åProceeds from the US Open Fat Bike Beach Championship will benefit the Wrightsville Beach Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving public parks and community amenities.
2-24-2015 Southeastern Cycling Advertisers Don’t forget to support Southeastern Cycling’s advertisers! They are what make this site possible! (Yes, it costs me money to keep it going.) I’d like to welcome the Cycle Therapy bike shop from Rome, GA. They are a great shop! See them now for 50% off all of your winter gear needs! Cycle Therapy puts on the Rome Winter Cross races and is a long time supporter of cycling in the Northwest Georgia area. The Tony Serrano Century on April 11th raises money for Georgia Bikes! and health initiatives in Walton County. It is one of the area’s fastest centuries, and the Rest Stop Queen, Joyce, is widely known for her amazing food at the rest stops! Long time advertisers are the backbone of what keeps this site running! Atlanta Cycling is hosting a women’s cycling social on March 9 from 7 to 9 pm at the Cobb Energy Center. “We want to see and hear from the female cyclists, commuters, recreational riders or future cyclists. We will have door prizes, raffles, appetizers and drinks.” Outback Bicycles provides for all of your cycling needs in Little 5 Points. Ride What You Dig! KenBikeLaw is there for you when you need a cycling attorney! Ken is an active cyclist and also a supporter of the Dick Lane Velodrome. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Van Michael Salon, where ladies (and guys) that ride go to get their hair done by Atlanta’s best stylists! I love the Sandy Springs location and have been a client there for nearly 10 years. Van and Michael Council both ride and are HUGE supporters of mountain biking in Atlanta. Ever hear of a trail called VMT (Van Michael Trail) at Blanket’s Creek? We have the Council brothers to thank for providing the funding years ago for its construction.
Gainesville Gran Prix Press Release: The 2015 Southeast bicycle racing calendar kicks off in earnest March 7-8 with the 4th annual Gainesville Gran Prix presented by Wrenched Bicycles. The Gainesville Gran Prix is a three-event omnium, taking place on the beautiful roads of Clermont, Ga., just north of Gainesville. The race is part of the Georgia Championship Series as well as the USA Cycling Road Development Race Series, and offers over $6,000 in cash and prizes. The circuit race and time trial on Saturday, March 7, start and finish at the Concord Baptist Church. On Sunday, the Clermont Highlands Road Race starts from downtown Clermont and rolls out to a 9.5-mile loop with over 900 feet of climbing each lap, and returns to the start line for a little kicker uphill finish. This scenic and challenging course, designed by race director Nathan O’Neill, saw epic battles carried out last year and will undoubtedly be the stage for more this year as the event grows in popularity and notoriety in the Southeast region. Take a video tour of the circuit race and time trial course here. “The Gainesville Gran Prix has two very selective race courses,” said O’Neill. “The courses favor both the smart and strong riders, and we have teams from all over the Southeast region as well as other parts of the country making their way to Gainesville to compete in this season-opening event, now in its fourth year.” The Gainesville Gran Prix also prides itself on giving back to the local community. This year, portions of the race proceeds on Saturday will benefit the Concord Baptist Mexico Family Mission, while Sunday’s racing will help support the Challenged Child and Friends Charity (www.challengedchild.org).
Sponsors of the 2015 Gainesville Gran Prix are also providing some worthy prizes that the riders can shoot for. “Oakley is the King/Queen of the Mountain sponsor for this year’s race,” added O’Neill. “Every category will contest the KOM/QOM and each winner will take home a pair of Oakley Sunglasses. Shimano and Gu are our product sponsors, Carlos Jimenez of A Focus in Light Photography will provide race photos, Atlas Pizza is sponsoring Sunday’s hospitality tent, and Wrenched Bicycles is providing the unique overall champion’s trophies. We are also proud of the fact that this year’s Gainesville Gran Prix will support two amazing charities — the Concord Baptist Mexico Family Mission, and Challenged Child and Friends.”
