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December 2004 Archive
12-3-2004
TDG News "ATLANTA, Ga. (Dec. 2, 2004) – With less than 150 days
until many of the world’s top professional cyclists descend upon the scenic
towns and demanding terrain of Georgia for the 2005 Dodge Tour de Georgia,
North America’s premier professional cycling event and rolling festival of
community activities, cycling fans around the world will be given an
insider’s look at the teams and riders preparing for the race as veteran
cycling commentator and always-exciting race announcer Dave Towle begins
penning a new weekly online column entitled “The Towle File”. Set to debut
Monday, Dec. 6, 2006 exclusively at the tour’s official website,
DodgeTourdeGeorgia.com, “The Towle File” will appear online each week
leading up to the 2005 Dodge Tour de Georgia, which is scheduled for Apr. 19
– 24, 2005. “The Towle File” will focus on the competitive aspect of teams
and cyclists as they prepare for what has become Georgia’s springtime
tradition and America’s most exciting new stage race! As much can happen
between winter and spring, Towle will report on all the action on and off
the bike, including behind the scenes coverage of riders expected to compete
this coming April across Georgia’s beautifully diverse and often grueling
landscape. “The Towle File” will provide readers a unique perspective into
such topics as team training camps and early-season racing in countries as
far away as Australia and Malaysia in a fashion only Dave Towle can do. This Weekend This weekend is the Athens round of the Georgia Cyclocross Series. The WBL starts in Athens on Sat.
12-6-2004 GAP Series Results Up The final results for the overall GAP Series Points are up at www.sorba.org.
Lotsa Stuff for Sale I just added a lot of new
things to my sales list. Gotta clear out
the closet! Just listed: New Pearl Izumi Women's MTB Shoes, Jerseys, Bar
Ends, Helmets, Etc.
Athens Cross Sunday was another great race in the Georgia Cross series. Tommy Bass and crew put on a race with a fast course, a sand pit, and a hurricane obstacle. With only one more race to go, several divisions are close for the year end awards. I didn't take any photos this week. To the B Men....be a little more considerate of those that have gotten lapped. They aren't f*cking, G*d D*mn f*cking lapped riders as I heard them referred to. A little respect is in order on your part. They are out there racing as well. Lapped riders, if you know the leaders are coming through, it is nice to pull off to one side (but keep going), so they can battle it out at the finish. I was really dismayed by the conversation I heard as the two leaders of the B race crossed the finish line behind me. You represented your sponsors and club poorly with such bad behavior. What happened to good sportsmanship? Pelton The world PELOTON made Miriam-Webster's Top 10 words of the year. 7. peloton : noun (1951) : the main body of riders in a bicycle race 12-8-2004 Noonday Creek Path The Noonday Creek Path is slated to begin construction in 3 years in Cobb County. It will be 6.25 miles long and will run from Kennesaw Mountain up Bells Ferry Rd.
FREE CROSS RACING!! Trish's note: This is a valid offer. Shey is one
of the A racer men. From Shey Linder: "My name is Shey Lindner, I'm looking
for a few racers for this weekend. I've been reading Southeastern Cycling
for a long time now and know a large number of MTB riders/racers, road
riders/racers, and others go here to get there news and cycling info. So its
a good place to get some attention. The Cyclocross season has been awesome
so far, and going into the last race this weekend in Hiram, we will be
losing quite a few racers to Nationals. So we need new and fresh faces to
fill in for the racers we will be missing. Having raced the whole series and
been lucky enough to get some good finishes, I'm sitting pretty sweet to get
an overall payout for the series. AMBC Calendar I just posted the 2005 Southeastern AMBC calendar on the 2005 Calendar page. I'm still waiting on GAP, the rest of Gone Riding's races, and the road schedule. If anyone has a 2005 road race schedule, please email it to me. WBL News Join the WBL this Saturday, 11 Decemeber, for the Bowman Ball Buster, a 4-hour trek through the nether regions of Oglethorpe and Elbert Counties. See the details at www.winterbikeleague.com And read all about Drewdini's Magic Carpet Classic in the Ride Report, now posted. Wild rumors of special guests at this week's ride are swirling like a Texas Tornado!
12-9-2004
Roswell Bike Meeting From RAMBO SORBA Roswell Bike Safety
Meeting "I want you all to know that on Thursday December 9, 2004 at 7:00
p.m.there is a meeting to recruit members for a citizen's bike committee to
work with the Roswell Mayor and City Council to help Roswell become a more
bike-friendly community. You may not be aware but recently some of the bike
lanes on Azalea Drive were removed. The recent tragic events point to the
need to create more bike lanes, not less. Whether you wish to work on the
committee or not or even if you do not live in Roswell please try to attend
and bring friends as the numbers of people there will demonstrate the degree
of our concern for safer bike roads. The meeting will be at Roswell City
Hall, 38 Hill Street, Roswell in room Trish's note: I'm very dismayed that they took out the bike lanes along Azalea Dr. I used to ride there all the time when I lived in Roswell.
Thompson Weekend From SORBA: "JANUARY 15th -16 Look for info in FTT
The Middle GA Festival / Thomson Day are combined with 3 great rides on one
day. Tour Tricks & Time Trail Event
12-10-2004
Charity "Work Party" From SORBA RAMBO's Jud Shumway: This Weekend This weekend is the final Georgia State Cross series. See Shey's offer above if you want to race for FREE and are a first time cross racer. Look for the guys from The Bike Shop in Hiram and ask for Shey. Thank you to Shey for such a generous offer. If you do not want to race, come out and cheer everyone on! Series awards will be distributed after the last race.
12-11-2004
DLV Photos Steve (NARC) has some
photos of the Dick Lane
Velodrome in its current state after the Demolition Day last week. The
boards and judge's stand have been taken down in preparation for putting new
ones up. 12-13-2004 Women's Spin Class REI Atlanta Women's Stationary Trainer Class This six-week class is designed to help beginner to enthusiast female cyclists effectively use stationary trainers and structure an effective winter training program. Stationary Trainer 101 will help you prepare for your first century or your first race. Each class will have a variety of challenging drills as well as info on local women's cycling resources and women's specific cycling gear. The classes will be held on Tuesday nights from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., beginning January 4th and ending February 8th . There is no charge but participants need to bring their own bike and trainer. 12-13-2004 Blanket's Creek Work Party From SORBA-Woodstock Date: Saturday, December 18, 2004,Time: 9:00:00 AM, Location: Blankets Creek Notes: Our most important work party, time to prepare the trails for the winter and spring rains. This is the work party that determines how many days the trail will close when it rains. ALOT OF PARTICIPATION=MORE WORK COMPLETED=LESS IMPACT TO THE TRAILS BY RAIN=LESS DAYS TRAIL IS CLOSED. We will start the work party off with hot choclate and a short trail maintenance trainnig/review session. This course is required if you would like to participate in laying out the North loop in Feb 2005. Anyone with a blower, please bring it, we need to blow the leaves of the trail so it will dry faster. Thanks in advance see you the 18th 9am Charlie Shultz BCTC" CX Finals The Cyclocross Series Finale was Sunday at Paulding Meadows, one of the oldest Georgia cyclocross venues. Congratulations to all of today's winners and the series overall winners! I have to personally thank Kathleen Tokuda (Velo Bella) for pushing me hard in today's race. I nearly had her :) until I flatted on the last lap and had to take a bike change. It was a tough battle for 3rd and 4th in today's Women's A race and tons of fun! I'll have results as soon as they are posted. Thank you to to Shey & Kari Linder, Adam & Nancy Jones, all of the promoters, all of the racers, and the Women's A division for a great, fun year of cyclocross. Each year the series keeps getting better and better! Women's A Racers: Travel Girl: Kim Sawyer, Deb Borden, & Kari Bradley, Defeet: Dani Dembrak, Boneshakers: Trish Albert, Velo Bella: Kathleen Tokuda, NARC: Holly Longley, Alan: Lisa Randall & Lisa Samuelson. Thanks for the competition ladies! Micheal McGee (L5 Flyers) has some wonderful photos as usual, and my photos are here. I also have a photo study I've titled "What Masters Do Before a CX Race."
The Women's B Series Winners: 2nd: Nancy Jones (@ the Hub), 1st: Kari Linder (The Bike Shop), and 3rd: Claire Robertson. Photo by Michael McGee.
Jay Halgat on his way to a good placing in the Masters race. Georgia National CX'ers So far the only report anyone has heard from the Georgia CX racers that went to the National Championships in Portland, OR, is "Mud Hurts! German Pub Good!" I'll have results when they are available. 12-14-2004 Outback Bikes Is Hiring From Pete at Outback: Outback is currently interviewing fresh new blood for entry level employment in the exciting retail bicycle business. What you are willing to learn is better than that Business Degree you thought would be impressive on a resume. Please contact me, Pete @ outbackbikes@aol.com. CX Results The Cyclocross Series Final Standings are posted as is the last race recap. CX Nationals Tim Barrett (NARC) was 52nd (72 finishers) in the Elite Men's race. Lisa Randall (Alan Factory Team) was also 52nd. Daryl Sawyer (The Bike Shop) was 41st of 82 finishers in his Masters Men's age group. Jason was 26th of 67 finishers. Jamie Parr (GA State) was 30th in the Collegiate Men's race. IMBA Report Card Georgia got a B in this year's IMBA trail report card. Georgia was praised for the Chattahoochee National Forest's "outstanding plan for MTB." The state was given a thumbs down for "Atlanta Urban Sprawl" and "car culture." 2005 Calendar Where's the 2005 Calendar? When is the Cat. 5 crit at the East Bumble!*!* Spring Classic going to be held? Well, I dunno :P Only the Cane Creek calendar is out. I expect the others will be out sometime by March. I'll post them as I get them.
Ross Douglas (Alan Factory Team) eats a hot dog (yes, it's a hot dog, just burned) at the CX Series Awards on Sunday in Dallas.
12-15-2004
WBL News Gutcheck Gruber has taken Yellow after a rock 'em, sock 'em
no-holds barred day in the WBL. Tyler and the Wizard of Oz given lifetime
bans. Goats welcomed, as long as they are inside a burrito. Read all the
upside-down developments at www.winterbikeleague.com L5Flyer Ladies Ride Because of the holidays, the L5Flyers Ladies ride will resume on January 8th. Don't Even Ask for the 2005 Calendar I have it from a reliable source (ok, our esteemed GA/AL USCF Coordinator) that the road calendar will be finalized in January 2005 or thereabouts.
Wojtek (GTC) entertained everyone by yelling at them in Polish during their races. Here, he rips it up during the Masters race at the Dallas CX race.
12-16-2004
SORBA Beginner Clinics Bring your helmet and bike and join SORBA for a
beginner skills
clinic and ride at a trail near you. (Note: Helmets are required.
No helmet, no ride) Be sure and dress appropriately for the weather
and bring water and a snack too. If it is raining or if the trails TravelGirl On-Line The Travel Girl team has a new website.
12-17-2004
Cyclist Killed In SC (Trish's note: I got this from a SC mailing list.
I do not have a source for this article, although it was probably the
local newspaper. Ft. Mill is about 15 minutes south of Charlotte, NC). FORT
MILL -- Authorities have arrested a Fort Mill man they say hit and killed a
bicyclist with his car over the weekend and then fled the scene. Robert
Shane White, 23, of 2530 Sam White Road was arrested early Sunday afternoon,
about 16 hours after authorities say his car struck and killed 44-year-old
David Earrl Nicholas of Fort Mill along Banks Street. Nicholas was riding
his bicycle north on Banks Street around 9:10 p.m. Saturday when he was hit
from behind by White's 2002 Honda four-door, said Lance Cpl. Bryan McDougald
of the S.C. Highway Patrol. Alfreda Boswell saw David Nicholas riding his
bike down Banks Street almost every day and she heard the crash Saturday
night too. Nicholas was following proper highway bicycle procedures by
riding on the far right side of the road and by having reflectors and a
light on his bike, McDougald said.
Roswell Bike Lanes Meeting At the December 20th meeting, next Monday
night, at 7:30 p.m. at
Christmas Lights Ride MEET AT ATLANTA CYCLING - VININGS FOR OUR
CHRISTMAS LIGHT NIGHT RIDE, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2004. RIDE STARTS AT
6:30. WE'LL RIDE FOR 45-60 MINUTES. DINNER AT PIZZA CONSTRUCTION FOLLOWING.
NON-RIDERS, MEET US AT 7:30 FOR PIZZA. Sope Creek Warning for MTBers From the Marietta Daily Journal. Police: Jogger bitten by rabid coyote in park From staff reports EAST COBB - A rabid coyote bit a 62-year-old man who was jogging with his dog on a trail at Sope Creek Park off Paper Mill Road on Sunday morning. Cobb County Police spokesman Cpl. Dana Pierce said the man was able to grab the coyote by his neck and hold him until a county Animal Control officer arrived to capture the animal. The coyote was euthanized and tests by the Epidemiology Branch Division of Public Health Department of Human Resources showed the animal was infected with rabies. Pierce said the man has started a series of "post-exposure rabies shots." Because Sope Creek Park is a national park, the National Park Service has agreed to post signs in the area advising park patrons of the attack.
12-20-2004
Charlotte Happenings From Charlotte Sports Cycling: "Charlotte
Sports Cycling and the Dirt Divas are teaming to host the Sir Edmond
Halley’s Cup this January and February. The event is set to kick-off on
January 15 on Renaissance Park’s infamous short track mountain bike
1/2/05 – Second Ride of the New Year with the Hickory Velo Club - ****For Sale Don't forget to check out my sales page. I added a bunch of stuff in the last week.**** BREAKING NEWS!! Lance-NO TdG Lance probably will not ride the Tour De Georgia this year according to a cyclingnews.com interview with Discovery Channel DS Johan Bruyneel. No matter, Southeastern Cycling will be there to bring you all the action from a local perspective. MTB Tandems Sunday I headed to Blanket's Creek to do a quick mtb ride before the weather blew in. Of course, the forecasters were wrong. By 10:45, it was raining; whereas, they said it would not do anything until the afternoon. I ran into the Livinggoods and Hunters on their mountain bike tandems. Thanks guys for letting me tag along on my single! You guys are amazing on the mountain bike tandems! Slow Time Of the Year This is the slow time of the year for local cycling news. I'll be here through the holidays and plan to update SE Cycling on a regular basis.
12-21-2004
WBL News Matt Turbo Gentry has caught Jered Gutcheck Gruber in the
race for the Golden Fleece with a Herculean effort on this past weekend's
topsy-turvy Monroe Indoctrination event. Turbo blasted back and forth from
the pack picking up flatters and flaneurs and hauling their wretched souls
back into the fold. Both Zealots now tied with 7 points after Turbo awarded
1 extra. Full details coming soon.
12-22-2004
2005 UCI CX Races The UCI has released a preliminary list of UCI
cyclocross races on the East Coast. Nov. 19-20th bring racing to
Hendersonville, NC. That's right! No more driving 7+ hours to a cross race. 12-24-2004 WBL News-Let the Sprinting Begin! From The Board Merry Christmas to all you Zealots out there! Remember, there is no ride tomorrow (Christmas day), but will be a mandatory official ride next Saturday 1-1-05. Be There! Details posted soon! Sprinting and cash galore! And read all about Matt Turbo Gentry's valiant efforts on last week's ride, The Monroe Indoctrination, in the ride story, now posted.
Happy Holidays from Southeastern Cycling!
12-27-2004
Cartecay New Year's Day Ride Date January 1, 2005 Random Thoughts from Trish Christmas is over. It's one of the worst times of year for someone single. Thank god it's over! There was absolutely nothing under my tree :( (Thanks to Mom and Dad for a slightly early Xmas gift. It wasn't under the tree, though.) What did I want? I new tv. Mine is a 13" color tv with rabbit ears. It doesn't have a remote control or cable, and it's so old I can't hook the $25 DVD player I bought a few months up to it. I think the DVD player is worth more than the tv. Do you have a tv you want to get rid of (free? :) ? Drop me an email. Now I have an entire week of vacation to ride, ride, ride by myself! 12-28-2004 GAP Banquet GAP has finally announced that the 2004 Series Banquet will be Jan. 30, 2005 at East Roswell Park in Roswell. More details to come. Trish's Note: East Roswell Park is off of Holcombe Bridge Rd. about 4 miles off of 400.
NARC Race Results From NARC: Earlier in December NARC wrapped up
another successful Georgia Cross Series. The club was well represented each
and every weekend by John Robertson, Travis Neumuller, Tim Barrett, Mike
Barman, Jonathon Trapp, Dub Smith, Pat Collerton, Scott Cochran, Quint
Smith, Kyle Cochran, Sean Cochran and Holly Longley.
Dub Smith (NARC) races at the Paulding CX race in December
12-29-2004
WBL Training Ride There will be a 3-hour training ride this Friday Dec.
31st at 10 a.m leaving from same place (Sunshine) as always. Come one and
all! And since the forecasted high is 92 degrees, I will show up, and ride,
this time.
SORBA News Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA) Press
Release
12-30-2004 Winter Base Ride Leaves Georgia Int. Horse Park gravel parking lot @
9:00 AM every Sunday after the new year and goes until start of new race
season. Routes run through Rockdale, Newton, Walton, and Morgan counties.
There are many distance options ranging from 20 miles to 100+. This is a
tiered ride and will become longer every week. This is a base training ride
(small ring) and speed will be range from 15-18 mph, no one will be left
behind. All riders are welcome, competitive and recreational. Maps/Cue
sheets will be available. Please be prepared for long winter rides (food and
proper clothing). For more info contact Shey @ 404-455-0371 or everett11@bellsouth.net
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