January 2004 Archive
1-1-2003 Tour De Georgia Not Dead? There has been some chatter among the journalist-types that the Tour De Georgia may not be dead. The rumors have a sponsorship announcement coming in January.
Happy New Year from Southeastern Cycling!
1-4-2003 Cyclocross Nationals Photos Yeah, I know. It's been 3 weeks, and I'm finally getting around to putting up pictures from the Cyclocross National Championships in Portland, OR, December 12-14. View the photos.
1-5-2003
2004 Races I heard from a reliable source that the 2004 road race calendar will be out by the end of January after a meeting/conference call of the race promoters. I expect the GAP series schedule to be released in February. Click here for a preliminary GAP schedule.
Winters are Slow It's winter; it's a little slow in the news department. I'm trying to find things to post, but it's a little thin out there! Email me if you have news. Want to get that team press release published? Have a training report? Recruiting for the new club? Is your club putting on a race? Southeastern Cycling publishes all local cycling news!
WBL News From the WBL:
"Jan. 1st - John The Kid Murphy breaks down the door to 2004 as he unleashes furious uphill kick to finishing line and takes first win of the year on The FS Concepts (Fetty Training) Semi-Classic on Jan. 1st. Details soon."
and "Jan. 3rd Pic ices it again at the
line, but it was the hot burning Shooting Starr that launched deeper into
yellow, where he sits on a very comfortable thrown.
The ride was reminiscent of the old-school WBL era with plenty of spirited
riding, worn out legs and smiling faces."
1-6-2003
Nathan O'Neill Gwinnett County Resident Nathan O'Neill checks in with the Daily Peloton. He talks about recovering from breaking several vertebrae at the Tour De Toona last year and his new team, Cola-Vita/Bolla. He also discusses his upcoming wedding to Karen Ewing, which will be in Georgia, and the couple hopes to buy a house in Gainesville. All these pros moving to the ATL are going to make for some great stories this year.
Cold Weather Training Ever wonder what Calvin and Hobbs think of cold weather cycling training?
Charlotte Winter Race Series From Charlotte Sports
Cycling: "On January 18th, Charlotte Sports Cycling will kick off the five-race Wheelie Wild Winter Race Series presented by Red Hook Brewery. The series dates are January 18th, 24th & 31st, Feb 14 & 21st. The series was created for those who are
ready for something different and to attract new folks to mountain bike racing. The racing will be ran similar to a road criterium or a cycle-cross race yet will be held on single and double track trails that were built
specifically for the race series. The total length of the course is approximately .8 of a mile and will run through the baseball diamonds at Renaissance Park. The schedule for the series is located at
www.charlottemtnbike.com. Two categories will race at a time but will be separated by one minute. Stick around after the race and cheer on your mountain biking pals as the race the exciting course. If the series has sparked your interest just yet, check this out. At all five events, we will have the latest tunes from DJ Matt , homemade vegetable soup, and cold brew to sample from our sponsor. What more could you ask
for? The course is open, marked, and ready to be ridden. If you enter the "coliseum loop", the short track loop will turn left about fifty yards into the existing trail. It's marked, so stop by Renaissance Park and give the new trail a few test runs.
Memphis Cross Wondering what other states do for their Cyclocross series?
Lost Vest at Blanket's Creek Did you lose a vest at Blanket's Creek on Sunday, Dec. 20? If so, email Southeastern Cycling. You need to be able to identify it.
1-7-2004 Tyler's Brother Did you know that Tyler Hamilton's brother races, too? He is a Cat. 2 with the CCB/Volkswagon Team out of .
Coach Rusty Former Zaxby's pro Rusty Miller has opened his own coaching firm out of Durham, NC. He is accepting new clients.
Lance in the ATL I've heard rumors that Lance Armstrong was in Atlanta today at the Coke headquarters as part of a promotion. A Trek Road Bike was given away as a prize.
1-8-2004 Alison Dunlap Out of Olympics? Could Alison Dunlap, the 2001 World Mountain Bike Champion be out of the Olympics in Athens, Greece this summer? See the Velonews.com report.
Spin Cycle Women's Team "The Capital Cycling Club of Raleigh, NC announces the formation of the Spin Cycle/Duke Sports Medicine Elite Women’s Cycling Team. Returning rider Laura Weislo will be joined by 2001 World Duathlon Championship bronze medallist Patty
Shoaf, Mandy Lozano, the 2003 Oregon State Women’s Best All Around Road Racer, and 2003 NRC Tri-Peaks Challenge winner Cara McCauley, creating the strongest women’s elite team in North Carolina. Janet Edgerton, a bronze medallist at the Master’s National Championship Road Race, Daniele Staskal, the 2003 NC Road Race Champion, Riina Tehver and Laurin Stennis round out the team.
“My goal in forming the team is to cultivate a supportive and enthusiastic environment among the elite riders, and to help develop the newer racers," says team spokeswoman Laura Weislo. "I’m really thrilled with the team. We have the talent to succeed at the highest level, and we’re ready to take on the national
circuit. It’s a challenge, for sure, but our team has awesome chemistry, a perfect balance of strengths, and all the women are really excited about racing. With Patty’s awesome sprint, Mandy’s excellent climbing abilities and Cara’s and my strength in the hills and on the flats, we could easily surprise people this year."
The women’s team will compete in many high-profile national races in 2004, including the Fitchburg Longsjo and Tour de Toona Stage Races, the Liberty Classic and T-mobile International, the Shelby, Roswell, Clarendon Cup and Michelin Classic Criteriums, the US National Championships and Olympic Trials, as well as the Southeastern US regional races.
More information on the Capital Cycling Club, The Spin Cycle/Duke Sports Medicine women’s team and The Spin Cycle/Fat Sound Guitars men’s team can be found at http://www.capcycling.org/."
More Lance 99x reported this morning that Lance and Sheryl Crowe were seen at Cherry on Tuesday night.
1-10-2004 GA DOT
Plans From NFBUG: "I just wanted to let you all know that the Regional Development Centers, through a contract with GDOT, are developing district-wide bicycle and pedestrian plans. The purpose of the plans is to designate new roads and areas for bike routes and trails, identify areas for pedestrian improvements, and develop recommendations and a funding schema. This will help rural counties and localities prioritize and seek funding for projects, and will help guide GDOT's bicycle and pedestrian program goals, including the incorporation of any new bike/ped routes into future plans for road widening/reconstruction projects. These Bike & Ped Plans cover the RDC districts and do not overlap with MPO districts (i.e. major urban areas)
since they already develop their own extensive bike & ped plans. The development of the plans will include a public planning process, a citizens' advisory committee and other opportunities for input. If you would like to participate, please contact the appropriate RDC below. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you and best wishes for the New Year, Amy Goodwin, State Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator,
Office of Planning, Rm 349, Georgia Department of Transportation, 2 Capitol Square, SW,
Atlanta, GA 30334, 404-657-6692 Tel, http://www.dot.state.ga.us/dot/plan-prog/planning/projects/bicycle/index.shtml
Here are the contacts for the RDC Bike & Ped Plans. You can find a telephone directory and map of RDC
boundaries at the following website: http://www.dca.state.ga.us/planning/regdev.html. Coosa Valley: David
Kenemer, dkenemer@cvrdc.org, North Georgia: Larry
VandenBosch, dceds@ngrdc.org, Georgia Mountains: Jerry Presley,
jpresley@gmrdc.org, Northeast Georgia: Chris Ulmer,
culmer@negrdc.org, Chattahoochee Flint: Tom Sills,
tsills@cfrdc.org, McIntosh Trail: Adan
Hazell, ahazell@cityofgriffin.com,
Lower Chattahoochee: Tavores Edwards, tedwards@lcrdc.org, Middle Georgia: Phil Clark,
pclark@mgrdc.org, Central Savannah River Area: Costa
Pappis, cpappis@csrardc.org, Middle Flint: Ebony White,
ewhite@middleflintrdc.org, Heart of Georgia-Altamaha: Alan
Mazza, mazza@hogardc.org, Coastal Georgia: Ed
Seigmund, eseigmund@coastalgeorgiardc.org,
Southwest Georgia: Paul Forgey, pforgey@swgrdc.org, South Georgia: Charles
Durr, cdurr@sgrdc.com, Southeast Georgia: Fred Carpenter,
fecsegardc@access.net"
Tanasi Trails in Trouble! From SORBA-Chattanooga:
"I recently attended a public meeting held by the Tennessee Department of Transportation
(TDOT) regarding the proposed Corridor K (U.S. 64) bypass
"around" the Ocoee River Gorge. The project is slated for construction of a four lane divide highway from the lower Ocoee crossing just east of U.S. 411 all the way to Ducktown, TN, a distance of nearly 21 highway miles for either of the two build alternatives presented. What is of greatest concern to mountain bikers is the fact that either build alternative will wipe out the lower reaches of the Chilhowee trail system and adversely affect the Tanasi trails as well. The plan calls for the superhighway to cross the Ocoee just past the number 3 powerhouse / Thunder Rock campground and run on the south side of the river, dangerously close to the Chestnut Mountain Loop and virtually wiping out Bear Paw Loop. Before crossing back over the river just upstream from the Whitewater Center, the road will eliminate the upper reaches of the brand new Brush
Creek Trail. TDOT has issued a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) as required, but upon perusal and in discussion with others at the meeting, I find it to be hurried and questionable in some of the details. True to form, we now have 8 days (yes, EIGHT DAYS) to respond by letter only to the project comments office in Nashville. If you have never written a letter of protest before, now would be a great time to give it try. You don't have to be long-winded, just passionate and succinct. Allow me to highlight
some points to write about, starting with some facts about the proposed highway:
Alt. 1/Alt.2
Total Length (miles) 20.4/20.6
Waterway Crossings (bridges/culverts) 30 (21/9)/31 (21/10)
Four-lane tunnels 4/4
Connector roads to old US 64 8+/8+
Ocoee River Crossings 3/3
TRAIL SEGMENTS PHYSICALLY AFFECTED 7/8
Construction Cost (in 2000 dollars) $1,481,480,900/1,531,448,100
That's 1.5 BILLION, friends. 1500 million. 74.3 million dollars per mile. The State of Tennessee would be required to foot 20% of that bill which would amount to 14.8 million dollars per mile (the rest is federal money so it's still our tax dollars). With construction proposed to begin in 2006-7, and needing at least 8-10 YEARS to build, there can be no doubt that the 2000 price tag will be severely inflated upon completion.
Also consider:
- Fragmentation and diminished quality of wildlife habitat, especially impacts to black bear populations (one of the largest in the east)
- Potential degradation of water quality and loss of aquatic habitat from increased sedimentation and pyritic acid leachate into waterways
- Visual and noise impact (especially of two huge new bridges near Tanasi)
SO, please take the short time required to write a quick letter to TDOT explaining why you favor the NO-BUILD ALTERNATIVE for the ADHS Corridor K/Ocoee Bypass - before we give away something that cannot be gotten back. It's your forest, they're your trails! The address to send comments to is:
Tennessee Department of Transportation
Project Comments
505 Deaderick Street
Suite 300, James K. Polk Building
Nashville, TN 37243-0332
Also, if you are a Tennessee resident, you might consider sending comment to your state representatives, who have yet to approve final appropriations for this project.
Thank You Sincerely, Tim Carlfeldt, SORBA-CBC chapter president"
GAP Banquet Deadline Just a reminder that GAP Banquet deadline is January 15. The banquet to honor series prize winners is Jan. 25th at the Chicopee Ag Center Activities Building. Lunch will be Mexican fiesta. See the NGDBA web page for more details and online registration.
1-12-2004 Tour De Georgia Staff Changes Bike.com reports that the Tour De Georgia recently experienced some staffing changes.
Cycling will make you high A recent Georgia Tech study found that those who cycled or ran at a moderate intensity for an hour "got high." Read the article.
1-13-2004 Jittery
Joes 2004 Roster Athens, GA—Jittery Joe’s has brought back the core team that stepped up with some good results in 2003 and has added a few more riders to round out the squad for 2004. Jeff Hopkins, the young Australian sprinter with numerous NRC podium finishes to his name will be back as well as Colombian Cesar Grajales who climbed to fame at the T-Mobile International in San Francisco by winning the KOM award. Chad Hartley, Jake Rosenbarger, Jesse Lawler and Jonny Sundt will all be back with Jittery Joe’s. A number of these returning riders will be training under Rick Crawford, coach to many other U.S. cycling stars. Back on the roster will be former Mercury rider Chris Pic who raced for
7up/Maxxis in 2003. Chris will add some leadership and experience to a young team. Chris raced for Jittery Joe’s in 2002, but had a rough year with injuries and health problems. Jittery Joe’s will also be working with the Roswell Velo team to bring up young riders through the ranks. Known as the AG Edwards/Nalley Lexus team, they will be led by former Collegiate Cyclocross National Champion Jed Schneider. Jed’s two years of experience racing in Belgium will come in handy in leading these young riders up through the ranks. Also on the development team will be Tim Henry, Brian Bibens, and John Murphy. These young riders will be racing with Jittery Joe’s at select events.
Jittery Joe’s Coffee Roasting Company is based in Athens, Georgia and has been selling quality micro-roasted coffee for over ten years. Jittery Joe’s Cycling Coffee is an organic, shade grown coffee and all proceeds go straight to the Jittery Joe’s Pro Cycling Team. For more information, please check out
www.thebeanteam.com.
2004 Jittery Joe’s roster: Jeff Hopkins, Cesar Grajales, Jesse Lawler, Jonny Sundt,
Chris Pic, Jake Rosenbarger, Chad Hartley, Alternate riders: Jed Schneider, Brian Bibens,
John Murphy, Tim Henry
GAP Rule Changes There are several changes in the works for the 2004
GAP series. Most notably is that all Expert riders will have to have both a
NORBA and a GAP license. Sport and Beginner riders will not be required to
have a NORBA license. There have also been modifications to the suggested
length of the races for all divisions. See the Bike4fun web page for
complete GAP Rule Changes.
Athens Twilight Memorabilia Race organizers of the Athens Twilight Criterium are asking past participants and spectators alike to submit written accounts of their memories and / or photos of Athens Twilight as part of the historic race's 25th anniversary celebration in April, 2004. The publication is scheduled to profile past winners, including Steve Bauer, Alex Stieda, Danny Clark, Tom Schuler, and Davis Phinney. The publication will also contain interesting Athens Twilight trivia and race memories from the hundreds of thousands of cyclists and fans who have watched the race evolve into one of America's favorite criteriums. All submissions will be considered for posting on the official Athens Twilight Web site, or inclusion in the printed commemorative magazine. Contributors agree to allow their photos and accounts to be posted on the Internet or published in print. Send your contributions to: Andra Whitworth, 225 Ansley Drive, Athens, GA 30605 or email them to eawhit@charter.net.
It's Here! The Digital Camera is Here! Yes, I have FINALLY purchased a digital camera to take photos with for 2004. What does this mean for you, the reader? Faster photos! More photos! Maybe Same Day coverage! (ok, it depends on how lazy I am). First I have to read through the 150 page manual to figure out how to turn it on.
WBL Scandal Did it happen or not? Check out the WBL Message Board.
Southeastern Cycling is looking for sponsors or donations! Southeastern Cycling is looking for donations to help keep it running! SE Cycling serves the Atlanta and surrounding cycling communities and will continue to do so. Southeastern Cycling is taking donations to assist with operating expenses for 2004 The hosting and domain registrations bills just came in! $5 goes a long way towards helping us out! Thank you to those that have already made a contribution! Donate using Paypal or see me at any of the Cyclocross races.
Tundra Time Trial The Boneshakers Cycling Team will once again put on the Tundra Time Trail on the Silver Comet on Feb. 22, 2004. Click here for details.
Blanket's Creek Trail Maintenance There will be a trail maintenance day at Blanket's Creek on Sunday, Jan. 18th at 1 pm. From Sorba-Woodstock: "Trail Maintenance for January will be Sunday 1/18/04, at 1pm. This is necessary so we can attend the Thompson open house Saturday the 17th. Dwelling has a new re-route built with the Dingo (your donations at work) at Quartz Hill, you now ride through the quartz rocks and follow the contour around to connect to the trail. While out working on the trail today I noticed someone has been removing roots in the last couple of days. The roots are left in the trail to help control erosion and to help develop tech skills. If you see anyone doing this type of work and there is not a work party with a crew leader please ask them to stop and explain why. I will know have to go back and install rocks where the roots were taken out. I'll get off my soap box and close with a reminder about the change in trail maintenance to Sunday the 18th. Thanks see you the 18th at 1pm-Charlie Shultz"
Mountain Bike Patrol From SORBA "The Gainesville SORBA Bike Patrol will be conducting a Bike Patrol Training session including CPR/First Aid at 9:00 am on Saturday January 31st at Gainesville College in the Academic II Building. We are in need of Patrollers who are not racers to patrol at Unicoi, Tumbling Creek and The Ag Center Races. We will train you and give you a jersey. We only ask that you patrol 20 hrs. year at SORBA races and the Gainesville Trails. If interested e-mail me at sjgt74@adelphia.net. Thanks...Steve Jackson "
1-14-2004 Knoxville Cyclocross Not ready to hang up the knobbies yet? There will be a cyclocross series in Knoxville in January and February. The Knoxville News carried the story.
Velodrome Needs Support! "The East Point City Council will be voting on the
Velodrome Tuesday
January 20th at 6:30pm. **It is important that we have as many supporters of the velodrome as
possible at the City Council Meeting to let the city know that there is public support for the
velodrome.** On Monday January the 12th we had our final meeting with the newly
elected City of East Point Council Members. Based on this meeting we need public support to sway the indecisive council members! Therefore,
we are asking each of you to show your support by attending the City Council meeting on Tuesday January 20th at 6:30pm.
We need to fill the auditorium so please bring as many friends members,
children and friends as possible - the continued operation of the velodrome depends on this vote. Without your support the velodrome WILL
BE closed FOREVER!! If you have questions please contact: Brian Sullivan at 770.813.4930
or Wayne Whitesides at 404.684.6699 (please don't call after 7pm) or Bill Thomsen at 404.607.0808.
The council meeting will be in the East Point Auditorium building behind the East Point City Hall.
Address is: 2777 East Point Street, East Point, GA 30344"
1-15-2004 USCF
News This is composed of an email sent by George Heagerty to several
mailing lists. "Thank you to all of you who participated in the GA / AL promoters
conference call last week. We are well on our way to distributing the 2004 SE race calendar. Most of you know that My wife and I moved to
Colorado Springs in November 0f 2003. My focus was getting Locals Associations set up in as many states as possible. I am happy to say
that we have 23 LA's representing 33 states. Now I plan to get back to the job of being your Regional Coordinator once again and I couldn't be
happier. Our local contacts care deeply about cycling and I truly enjoy and am privileged to work with such a fine group. John Johnson for GA
and AL soon to become a recognized USAC local association known as (ALGABRA), Chips Chapman, has the Carolina's (CCA), Tim
Molyneaux, Florida Road Cycling Assoc (FRCA) and Mike Mead the new president of the
Tennessee Bicycle Racing Assoc. (TBRA).
I want to especially thank Neal Boyd for all of his contributions to racing in the SE and for making the move to sanction his off road series
with NORBA. The "Wheelie Wild Winter Race Series" presented by Red Hook Brewery. The series dates are January 18th, 24th & 31st, Feb 14 & 21st.
The series was created for those who are ready for something different and to attract new folks to mountain bike racing. The racing will be
similar to a road criterium or a cycle-cross race yet will be held on single and double track trails that were built specifically for the race
series. The total length of the course is approximately .8 of a mile and will run through the baseball diamonds at Renaissance Park. For more
information www.charlottemtnbike.com.
NORBA has undergone significant changes for 2004. I wont go into detail here other than to tell you that Kelli Lusk is your contact and can be
reached at klusk@usacycling.org for more information on the many
improvements made to rejuvenate the program. We must be doing something right because the number of promoters coming back is simply amazing and
includes the Georgia Area Promoters (GAP) series.
Changes to take place
* Beginning November 1, 2003 ALL licenses will expire December 31, 2004 and the annual fee will remain $50.00 for an adult racing
license-add-ons will be $25
* Between September 1 and October 31, 2004 your license fee will be $25 and expire in December of 04. *
* Before September 1, the cost is still $50, but the license will expire December 31, 2004.
* Junior licenses will be reduced to 25.00
.
Upgrades
Riders will now be able to request an upgrade online via the USAC website. All requests for upgrades will be forwarded to the person
responsible for upgrading in each region for approval. Approved upgrades
will be entered directly into the USAC rider database.
Bikes: we will be adopting UCI standards for bikes, with the transition taking place in 2007. Most equipment currently being sold complies, but there will be some instances of older equipment being retired in 2007. Some riders, particularly very short ones, will have to modify their positions slightly.
Radios: currently radios are only permitted in races open to cat 1 or two senior riders. There were proposals to include races open to cat 1 or two *masters*, one of which passed. Thus next year radios will be banned for junior races, but permitted for any other race open to a cat 1 or two rider (this includes uncategorized masters, like men 40+)."
Travel Girl Team News The Daily Peloton has a great story on the new Atlanta based women's team
Travel Girl. Travel Girl is based out of Roswell, GA and is affiliated with Roswell
Velo. They plan to focus on NRC events as well as regional races. (Look for a picture by Southeastern Cycling, too.)
Read the
article.
Trish's Rant-Winter Sucks! Winter sucks. I am so bored of the trainer, it isn't funny! Despite having a great trainer instructor and enjoying trainer class, it's already getting old. It is only Jan. 15th, and I'm ready to get back on the road after work. I want the wind in my face, not the fan. I want to feel the breeze and the warm weather. I want group rides and Fellinis pizza! I hate my trainer.
1-16-2004 WBL Rides! Get your weekly dose of pain at the Alto WBL this weekend! It all starts at 10 am at Sunshine Cycles in Athens.
MLK WBL Ride There will be a special ride on MLK day from Sunshine in Athens at 10 am. It will be an unofficial 4 hour classic.
Tanasi Public Comment Period Extended The Tanasi Trails are in trouble from a proposed 4 lane highway through the Ocoee area. The TN DOT has extended the deadline for public comment.
24 Hours of Adrenalin Dates Trilife has announced that the 24 Hours of Adrenalin in Conyers at the Georgia International Horse Park will be October 16-17. Entry fees will increase slightly from last year.
Satiated Ok, I am a little more satiated tonight. Trainer class was hard (an hour of tempo anyone??) but cleansing. I drove out the "I hate my trainer demons" through tempo. Next week, I'll go back to hating my trainer. For a few days, though, everything is right with the world. (I still say the instructor of my trainer class is the best in Atlanta. Watch out competition...we are training right, training smart, and will be flying! Dude....I know you are reading this!! :P )
Ryan "Tree Farm" Trebon says hi to a tree during the Elite Men's Race at Cyclocross Nationals
1-19-2004 Cyclist Killed Jay Cullen, an endurance cyclist, was killed on Highway 9 near the Lumpkin/Dawson County line on Tuesday, January 13. Collins was life flighted to a nearby hospital but died. Authorities say charges are pending against the motorist.
O'Neill Wins TT Championship Gwinnett County resident Nathan O'Neill (AUS-ColaVita/Bolla) won the Elite Men's Australian National Time Trial Championship January 16.
An Georgia Interview with Erik Zabel "WBL Roaming Correspondant" Jared Gruber caught up with Erik Zabel (GER-T-Mobile) on a training ride in Mallorca. What does the former Green Jersey winner really think about the new Giant frames? Read article.
Save the Track The Daily Peloton has a great article on saving the Dick Lane Velodrome! Let's do it for the kids. Don't forget about the East Point City Council meeting on Tuesday.
Spanish There is a funny daily journal by a Cofidis cyclist at the DP (Daily Peloton). Want to know how to say huge chocolate donut in Spanish? bollo relleno de chocolate. I already like that phrase!
1-21-2004 NEWS
FLASH!!!!!
THE VELODROME IS SAVED!
The East Point City Council voted unanimously to approve the signing of the 20 year lease with the East Point Velodrome Association (EPVA) on the velodrome. Over 100 cyclists showed up at the meeting to express their support for the velodrome. There will be a full report in the next day or two.
EPVA member and East Point resident Wayne Whitesides worked tirelessly to make a deal with the city of East Point. He's all smiles after the city council meeting.
ABC Paid
Positions Open Dennis Hoffarth of ABC writes: "The Atlanta Bicycle Campaign is hiring for three part-time positions, but possible full-time positions will be considered for applicants meeting appropriate qualifications.
Education Specialist – Approximately 24 hours per week
Duties will include assisting with a Safe Routes to School project, coordinating ABC’s bicycle education classes (Effective Cycling), coordinating newsletter production, coordinating educational exhibits, and sharing administrative tasks with other employees. Starting pay $14 per hour.
Advocacy Specialist –Approximately 16 hours per week Duties will include coordinating with local citizen organizations called Bicycle User Groups
(BUG’s), technical work on developing bicycle maps, assisting with technical assessments of proposed bike projects, advocating for bicycle improvements with local governments, the Atlanta Regional Commission and other decision-making parties, assisting in advocacy-related fund-raising projects, and sharing administrative tasks with other employees. Starting pay $14 per hour
Girls Bike Club Leader – Average 9 hours per week Duties will focus on direct work with girls ages 9 to 12 in the Reynoldstown community, and implementation of curriculum covering bicycle-based learning, exploration, and action. Also includes planning and preparation for club sessions, developing relationships with the community, and supervision of an assistant. Requires some weekend availability. Pay is $15 per hour.
For more information on these job opportunities, please contact ABC’s Executive Director, Dennis
Hoffarth at 404-881-1112 oratlantabike@mindspring.com.
WBL News John The Kid Murphy won last weekend's Alto World Cup. Erin Winter scored the women's victory. The 112 mile ride is one of the queens of the WBL season. This weekend is the Hard Labor of Love.
1-22-2004 Asheville
Mellowdrome Schedule The "Mellowdrome" in Asheville will be hosting races every Saturday until
April 17. They are geared towards generating interest with new track riders.
For more information and a schedule, contact George Riedesel at speedway491@aol.com.
"This Saturday morning program is a low-key, non-sanctioned meeting that we
use to generate interest with new track riders and to help seasoned riders set
goals and tune-up for the season. If you are in the area, stop by for a
sampling." George also says that a ramp and bridge over the track will
be completed by late spring, which will cut down on pedestrian traffic
crossing the track. See the Calendar page
for the complete race schedule.
Jittery Joes Frames for Sale "The Jittery Joe's team has a few custom-painted K2 frames/forks left over from the 2003 season. These are K2 Mod 5 frames that have been custom painted with Jittery Joe's colors and logos. We have 3 small frames and one large frame. We have Columbus Carve Carbon forks to go with these. They are brand new and have never been built up. The frame and fork together are being sold for $850 if you can pick it up yourself. Go check one out at The Hub bike shop or email me if you are from out of town.", Micah Rice, Jittery Joe's Pro Cycling Team, micah@thebeanteam.com
Chicopee
Closed According to SORBA-Gainesville, Chicopee and the Ag Center will be closed until
Thursday, Jan. 22 to let them dry out from the recent rain.
Athens Cyclist Killed "On Monday, January 19, 2004, about 2:40pm, Deputies, EMS, First Responders and
Georgia State Patrol were dispatched to Arnoldsville Road near Pine Grove Road
in reference to an accident. Upon arrival it was determined to be a Fatality by
the Georgia State Patrol on scene. The victim who was later identified as Ann
Asmussen Marjorie (54) of Athens, was on a bicycle traveling north on
Arnoldsville Road when it was struck by a truck traveling the same direction.
The driver of the truck was Dean Edgar Pierce (69) of Winterville. Arnoldsville
Road was shut down for hours, while Georgia State Patrol worked the fatality.
The road was reopened about 6:53 Pm. The accident is still under investigation
by the Georgia State Patrol Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team. Sheriff
Jason Lowe" Friends describe Marjorie as bubbly and someone that loved
to ride. She was active with the Nitty Gritty Bike Band Club in
Athens.
Tour De Georgia Confirms Title Sponsor! More great news for cycling in Georgia!
Dodge Confirms Title
Sponsorship for 2004 Tour De Georgia
ATLANTA, GA (January 21, 2004) - Tour de Georgia officials confirmed today that Dodge has renewed its title sponsorship for the 2004 event, the country's premier, professional cycling stage race. The 2004 Dodge Tour de Georgia will take place Tuesday, April 20 - Sunday, April 25, with proceeds benefiting the Georgia Cancer Coalition.
"We are extremely pleased to renew Dodge as the title sponsor and to continue building the prestige and global scope of the Dodge Tour de Georgia," said John Rice, Chairman of the Georgia Partnership for Economic Development (GPED), the non-profit foundation of the Georgia Department of Industry, Trade & Tourism that owns and operates the Tour. "With the corporate support and proven expertise from Dodge, we are assured of making the 2004 event bigger and better than ever."
Details of the Dodge's title sponsorship and involvement with dealerships across the state will be announced at a media event in early February. Confirmation of the race course and a list of the international teams committed to participate in the event will also be made at this event.
"The Dodge Tour de Georgia showcases our state as a great place to live, to work and to visit. This event is important not only because it has a positive economic impact for our state, but also because it increases awareness for the Georgia Cancer Coalition and its mission to defeat cancer," said Governor Sonny Perdue.
Now a marquis race for national and international cycling teams, the Dodge Tour de Georgia is the highest ranked stage race in the U.S. It is the only stage race of this length in the country that is sanctioned by the Union Cycliste International (UCI). For 2004 over 150 media representatives from around the world are expected to register for credentials, giving the Dodge Tour de Georgia a global audience and international prominence. Over 500,000 spectators are expected over the six days to watch the races and participate in activities in local communities across the state.
About the Dodge Tour De Georgia
The Dodge Tour de Georgia is the largest multi-day stage race for professional cyclists in North America, and serves as a rolling festival to entertain and educate spectators across the state. It is sanctioned by the UCI and USAC as a premier event for elite athletes around the world. The Tour's official beneficiary is the Georgia Cancer Coalition (GCC), raising funds and proactively promoting the objectives of cancer education, prevention, early detection and treatment.
In April 2003, the inaugural six-day event involved 18 elite teams, with 144 athletes from 17 countries, who competed in a 613-mile journey across Georgia for over $100,000 in prize money and prestigious awards. Over 250,000 spectators witnessed the speed and precision of the competition and enjoyed a variety of community events across 53 counties. Updates regarding the 2004 Dodge Tour de Georgia will be posted at the official website,
www.tourdegeorgia.com.
Kalahari
Roster Kalahari
Cycling has released their 2004 roster. Road Team: John Green (Director/manager) (Cat 1),
Russ Griebel (Cat 2), Greg App (Cat 2), Creed Sewell (Cat1), Jonathan Baggett (Cat 2),
Travis Hagner (Cat 2), Jason Smith (Cat 2). Multisport Team: Brett Rainey (manager)
Jen Adley, Jason Morris, Debbie Alexander, Paul Gibbons, Andrew Johnston,
Erin Christman-App.
Product sponsors include: LH Thomson stems and seat posts,
Oakley sunglasses and accessories, Carnac shoes, Lazer Helmets, Hincapie Clothing
1-23-2004 Want to do something different? Want to do something different this weekend? Check out the Wheelhopper mountain bike hash house harriers ride on Sunday. Don't forget your beer mug!
Velodrome News East Point, GA. On January 20th, The East Point City Council voted
unanimously to approve the signing of a 20 year lease with the East Point Velodrome Association
(EPVA) for the Dick Lane Velodrome. Over 200 cyclists from the Atlanta area showed up at the meeting to express their support
for the velodrome.
Wayne Whitesides, member of the EPVA, was the first speaker during the public comment period. He outlined what had been done at the Velodrome
to reach out to the East Point community, specifically the Youth Bicycle
Little League program. Ninety children were able to ride at the track last year. The
EPVA reaffirmed its stance that it supported coexistence of the Velodrome with a proposed
aquatic center on the same property. Several other speakers voiced their support for the
DLV.
Debate was heated between city council members. Councilman Nelson said that "we need to move quickly to save the
velodrome....deterioration cannot continue." She also said that she uses the Velodrome to sell the
city to home buyers and developers. She urged the other council members to vote in favor of the
velodrome and "save something special for East Point and our kids." Councilman Douglas supported the proposal and said
that he was "delighted when the group (EPVA) agreed to train our youth for free." Councilman Pittman wanted further cost analysis done on the
budget to run the Velodrome. She was concerned that East Point residents would pay for the track but not get to use it.
A friendly amendment was added to the lease to address Pittman's
concerns.
Pete Antonvich, president of the EPVA, said the next step is to get the Environmental Protection Division to approve the repair of the velodrome because of the stream. They also need to finish fundraising. Antonvich also said that the Bicycle Little League
"will always be part of our velodrome program." It is an important outreach to the community of East Point. The EPVA is also talking to the city about a three day cycling festival.
If you would like to donate to the velodrome repair fund, please visit the DLV web
page. All donations are tax deductible.
1-24-2004 Lance to
Ride TdG!
ATLANTA, Ga. (January 23, 2004) – The road to France now goes through Georgia. The United States Postal Service Professional Cycling Team®, which is presented by Berry Floor, has committed to enter a full squad in the 2004 Dodge Tour de Georgia, April 20 to 25. Leading the way for the USPS Pro Cycling team will be five-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong.
“I am pleased to confirm that Lance will be part of the USPS Pro Cycling Team that will compete in the Dodge Tour de Georgia this year,” said Bill Stapleton, principal at Capital Sports & Entertainment, the agency that represents Armstrong. “This is a great opportunity for him as he prepares for his attempt to win a historic sixth Tour de France. And he is pleased that the Tour directly supports the Georgia Cancer Coalition.”
The USPS Pro Cycling Team is a Division I Trade Team, as rated by the international governing body of cycling, the Union Cycliste International
(UCI). It will be just one of 18 teams expected to compete in the country’s premier, professional cycling stage race. Other UCI Division I and II trade teams, and U.S. division I, II and III teams are currently under consideration, representing an elite field of the world’s best road cyclists. The Dodge Tour de Georgia is the highest ranked stage race in the U.S. by the USA Cycling
(USAC). It is the only stage race of this length in the U.S. that is sanctioned by the UCI for 2004 that offers the coveted points that competitors need for year-end rankings.
“Following a successful first year, we are pleased the Dodge Tour de Georgia has fit into our team’s racing schedule in 2004, a year that could be a historic one for both our team and the sport,” said Johan
Bruyneel, sports manager of the USPS cycling team. “Led by Lance, we will send a strong team to the race in the hopes of improving on our team’s fourth and fifth place overall finishes last year.”
A native of Austin, Texas, Armstrong first made headlines by winning the 1991 U.S. National Amateur Championship. He turned professional after the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games and the following year won the World Road Race Championship. After winning his second Tour duPont stage race in the U.S. and competing in the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, Armstrong was diagnosed with cancer and underwent treatment and recovery for the next five months. He returned to competitive cycling in 1998 and a year later won his first of five consecutive Tour de France races.
"Dodge is very pleased to again lend its support to what is fast becoming one of North America's premiere sporting events,” said Craig Fisher, director of marketing and product planning for Dodge. “By renewing our sponsorship, this affirms that the earned exposure, value and benefits already realized for our brand and products is once again assured, while joining the ongoing battle against cancer. Our support and justification is further confirmed by the addition of cycling’s premiere athlete, Lance Armstrong, to the roster of word-class competitors that will participate in the event.”
Dodge is the title sponsor of the 2004 Tour de Georgia. The U.S. Postal Service is one of many other sponsors supporting the race this year. For 2004 over 150 media representatives from around the world are expected to register for credentials, giving the Dodge Tour de Georgia a global audience and international prominence. Over 500,000 spectators are expected over the six days to watch the races and participate in activities in local communities across the state.
“The Dodge Tour de Georgia promises to be even more exciting than last year. The addition of professional cycling’s premiere athlete will certainly promote and highlight Georgia as a tourist destination and generate a great deal of awareness for our message that the Tour is ‘Georgia’s race to defeat cancer’,” said Stan Holm, executive director of the Dodge Tour de Georgia. “And the Tour is particularly pleased that we will provide a national platform in support of Lance’s mission to make the fight against cancer a priority.
Claxton Century Founder Passes Away Cyclist Royce Smith passed away from natural causes on January, 22, 2004 in Statesboro, GA. He was taken to the local hospital, but efforts to revive him failed. He is best known as the originator of the Cruisin in the Country Century in Claxton, GA. The funeral will be Sunday, January 25th, at the Hodges & Turner funeral home in south Georgia at 3:00 pm.
NORBA National Championships Qualifying Procedures NORBA has published the qualifying procedures for the one day National Championship race. A surprise announcement was that Sport and Beginner riders will also compete for championship jerseys.
1-26-2004 Gainesville Bids for TdG The city of Gainesville is bidding for a stage end for the Tour De Georgia.
Marjorie Asmussen Memorial Ride A ride in memory of Marjorie Asmussen, Sat, Jan. 31, 1 pm (rain date, Sun. Feb 1, 1 pm), Meet at Whit Davis Elementary parking lot at the intersection of Whit Davis Rd and Old Lexington Rd (Athens, GA), The cycling community and Marjorie’s friends, family, and colleagues will ride together to celebrate Marjorie’s life and love of cycling and to support safe roads for everyone. There will be a shorter 8-mile ride as well as a longer 22-mile ride, called the Double Bridges ride, that Marjorie rode so often over the years. The ride is being organized by her cycling friends in the Nitty Gritty Bike Band. Route Map: Map for the 22-mile Double Bridges Ride available at http://www.bikeathens.com/nittygritty/ngmaps.htm, Contact Carol at 354-4673 for more information.
George Hincapie Interview Pez Cycling has a great interview with Georgia Hincapie.
SC Governor to ride across state In his State of the State address, SC Governor Mark Sanford said that he would ride his bike 300 miles across the state to help fight obesity. Read article.
GAP Banquet The 2003 GAP Banquet was held Sunday at the Chicopee Ag Center in Gainesville. The top 5 overall riders in each category received a plaque and prizes. Complete report and photos.
Shelby Crit Cancelled From Cyclingnews.com: "The Shelby Criterium, one of the better known criteriums in the USA, has been cancelled for 2004. The race, usually held around April/May, has been struggling with a lack of a title sponsor for the last two years. "Our local economy is not strong and while we have had great support for our race, we have not had a title sponsor for the last two years. In each of those years the race has lost money. Unfortunately we have not been able to turn things around and therefore have no choice but to cancel the race," organizer Mike Keeley told Cyclingnews. Keeley added that, "Shelby is grateful to the sport of cycling and all the professionals who visited our town over the last nine years. Being a small town, we felt especially proud of our being able to host so many talented athletes. Hopefully we will be back."
1-27-2004 Early Scoop on TdG Route From someone I know that works with the tour: Prologue: Macon, Stage 1: Macon to Columbus, Stage 2: LaGrange to Rome, Stage 3: Dalton to Gainesville, Stage 4: Another mountain stage, Stage 5: Atlanta (circuit).
Is Lance Coming to Georgia? Velonews.com is reporting that Lance has not yet set his domestic training program despite earlier reports to the contrary.
1-28-2004 WBL News Jon "The Kid" Murphy won the Dixon's Hard Labor of Love Classic on January 24. He became only the fourth rider to win three events in WBL history. This weekend's ride is the Atlantis Hydroponics Toccoa World Cup. 6 Hours, 117 Miles, and 8000 feet of climbing await the riders on January 31. Read all about it!
Single Speed Ride From SORBA: "OK all you single speed maniacs out there, get your one geared wonders out and join us for a single speed ride at Saturday, Jan 31 at 10 am at Chicopee in Gainesville, GA. Craig Hall and Scott Willenbrock will be leading this crazy fun ride. Note: The ride will be canceled if it is raining or if the trail is closed for any reason. You can call the trail hotline 770.718.9748 to make sure the trails are open. If you have any additional questions about the ride, contact Craig at editor@sorba.org."
Women's MTB Ride "Join us for an all skill level women`s only ride at Ag Center in Gainesville GA on Saturday Jan 31 at 10am. The rides are fun and it's a great place to meet new riding buddies. We will meet at the Ag center parking area. No one will be left behind. If it is raining or if the high for the day will be below 40F the ride will be canceled. Also, make sure and call the trail hotline that morning to make sure the trails are open. 770.718.9748. Hope to see everyone there. Please contact me if you have any questions. Sherri Hall events@sorba.org."
Boneshakers Cycling Team Announces 2004 Roster
Atlanta Georgia. The Boneshaker's Cycling Team, a regional team based out of Atlanta, Georgia, has announced its roster for the 2004 season. BCT will compete in regional road and mountain bike races as well as selected National Racing Calendar (NRC) and NORBA National races. In addition to racing, the Boneshaker's Team will raise money for the Silver Comet trail, a rail-trail located in Cobb County, Georgia.
In 2004, Boneshakers will field a competitive Men's team in the Cat. 3 and 4 fields. Several key additions will help to solidify the men's team. John Mcwhorter returns as captain of the Cat. 3 team along with new addition and former professional Richie Hunt. Mitch Askew returns as captain of the Cat. 4 team. Recent addition Matt Reeder has already won numerous races in the Cat. 4 division. The Women's team will be led by Donna Kerby and Alyson Howard with Trish Albert as a domestique. The Women's team will compete in NRC races such as the Historic Roswell Criterium, Athens Twilight, The International (Tour de Toona), and the Fitchburg-Longsjo stage race. Professional duathlete Tommy Miller and top Age Group triathlete Jim Burt will lead the multisport team. Team Sponsors include Boneshaker Bicycles, Ferguson Family Chiropractic, WSI Welding, State Farm Insurance, Fontis Water, Lillie Glass Blowers, and Future Cash.
Road Team
Chris Jackson, Powder Springs, GA Cat. 2
Richie Hunt, Powder Springs, GA Cat. 3
John McWhorter, Powder Springs, GA Cat. 3
Eric Anderson, Powder Springs, GA Cat. 4
Mitch Askew, Powder Springs, GA Cat. 4
Garth Brown, Marietta, GA Cat. 4
Keith Hutton, Powder Springs, GA, Cat. 4
Chad Pepper, Powder Springs, GA Cat. 4
Richard Shell, Douglasville, GA Cat. 4
Jim Burt, Smyrna, GA Cat. 5
Shawn Ferguson, Powder Springs, GA Cat. 5
Buster "Maniac" Johnson, Powder Springs, GA
Trish Albert, Smyrna, GA Women Cat. 3
Alyson Howard, Atlanta, GA Women Cat. 3
Donna Kerby, Woodstock, GA Women Cat. 3
Multisport
"Big Ring" Tommy Miller Professional
Thom Lillie Age Group
Jim Burt Age Group
Chad Pepper Age Group
Mountain Biking
Darren Cox Sport
Tom Hutchinson Expert
Cyclocross
Garth Brown Cat. 4
Trish Albert Women 1/2/3
Staff
Directeur Sportif: Mitchell Askew
Assistant Directeur Sportifs: Jim Burt and Trish Albert
Mechanic: Randy Hendrix
Chiropractic: Shawn and Karen Ferguson, DC
Website: http://www.boneshakerscyclingteam.com
More Lance in Georgia According to a Daily Peloton interview with Floyd Landis (USPS), Lance is planning on coming to Georgia.
1-29-2004 Nalley
Crit News ROSWELL, GA (January 28, 2004) – The Nalley Historic Roswell Criterium returns Sunday, May 2, 2004 for its third consecutive year as a popular entertainment event for area families. It has become one of the premier one-day professional cycling events in the United States, attracting over 400 elite road cyclists to the North Fulton area to compete for $20,000 in cash and prizes. "The bicycle race is a great spectator event for the whole family. It has competition, speed, wrecks, and colorful athletes under the oak trees on a Sunday afternoon on Canton Street all for free," commented City of Roswell Mayor, Jere Wood. "The weather was perfect and everyone had a great time at last year's Nalley Historic Roswell Criterium," said Terry Michelitch, event organizer and member of Roswell Velo, Inc., the non-profit cycling club that handles logistics of the races. "This is our third annual event and we are definitely seeing dividends – an increase in spectators, an increase in children for the safety clinic and higher quality in the field of racers with elite-level athletes from all across the U.S."
The City of Roswell and two Nalley dealerships, Nalley Lexus Roswell and Nalley Lexus Smyrna, return as title sponsors. Their assistance insures that the Nalley Historic Roswell Criterium remains one of the best one-day criterium races in the Southeast. Multiple races for elite men and women will take place from approximately noon to 7:30 p.m. using the same course as last year, a one-mile closed circuit along Canton, Norcross, Green and Woodstock streets. Spectators will enjoy all the thrills and spills of this flat but technical course, as athletes can reach speeds over 36 miles per hour near the start/finish line on Canton Street.
"Nalley Lexus Roswell and Nalley Lexus Smyrna are extremely proud to continue our association with the City of Roswell and Roswell Velo. The Nalley Historic Roswell Criterium has proven to be more than a showcase for bicycle racing and has become one of the most popular community celebrations in the north metro Atlanta area," said Bill Morton, Vice President & General Manager for Nalley Lexus Roswell and Nalley Lexus Smyrna.
While the races are the primary focus of the day, there are a number of activities throughout the historic area of Roswell for spectators of all ages to enjoy. Restaurants and shops will offer specials for patrons that day and spectators will if the enjoy giveaways, music and displays the Expo Area on Canton Street. The Children's Bicycle Safety Rodeo, a two-hour safety and skills clinic for children ages 6 to 12, will be managed by the Kiwanis Club of Historic Roswell and is part of the festivities. Children can also participate in the Shimano Youth Series races, presented by RBC Centura, which will be held prior to the final races on the official race course. All of these activities are free.
USA Cycling (USAC), the national organization that governs and promotes bicycle racing, has kept the Nalley Historic Roswell Criterium on the National Racing Calendar, which is the premier competitive schedule that offers points for year-end championship standings. Last year's Roswell event was covered by local and national media, including Velo News Magazine. Last year, Jonas Carney of the Prime Alliance Cycling Team, who is one of the top sprinters in the country, won the Men's Pro 1 race. The Women's Pro 1,2,3 race was won by Dahlonega's Tina Mayolo-Pic (formerly with Diet Rite), who is the two-time U.S. National Criterium Champion.
About the NHRC: Along with Nalley Lexus Roswell, Nalley Lexus Smyrna and the City of Roswell, the Nalley Historic Roswell Criterium is supported by Roswell Bicycles, Wilwat Properties, RBC Centura, North Fulton Regional Hospital, Divine Events Catering, SunTrust Dealer Financial Services, Best Western Roswell Suites, Harry's Farmers Market, Peloton Sports and the Revue & News. The event is managed by Roswell Velo, Inc and Peloton Sports, Inc. Information on the event is available by calling the Historic Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-800-776-7935 or by visiting the official web site, www.NalleyHRC.com.
About NRC: USA Cycling is the official cycling organization recognized by the United States Olympic Committee. It oversees the National Racing Calendar, a schedule of the top road cycling events from all over the country that is used for a national ranking system for individual athletes and cycling teams. The NRC will have two events in Georgia in 2004 – the Nalley Historic Roswell Criterium and the Tour de Georgia (April 20-25). For a complete NRC schedule, visit
www.usacycling.org/road.
New
Columbia, SC Bike Shop Long time cyclists Henry Mandrell and Tim Malson
will be opening Summit Cycles in Columbia, SC in March. They will be on the
Northeast side of town near Two Notch Road and Clemson Road. They will be
carrying Giant as well as several other brands. They have promised that
service will be number one! I will have more details and contact information
soon. (Trish's note: Having known Henry almost since I got into mountain
biking, I can tell you that he has a lot of first hand knowledge about
riding, different types of riding, and everything about bicycles. Henry was
instrumental in getting the Lynches Woods trails built in Newberry, SC.)
1-30-2004 Bicycle Safety Did you know that per millions of hours, bicycling is safer than living?
Cyclocross World Championships Ah, cyclocross. It's not over yet, folks! This weekend is the Cyclocross World Championships in Pontchateau, France. A young American squad takes on the Euros at their own game. Check out www.velonews.com and www.cyclingnews.com for the latest coverage.
NC CX Race Report Kyle Cochran (NARC) checks in at the NARC website with his race report for the NC CX Winter Cross Cup race. Read story.
GREENVILLE SERIES I have some insider news about the Greenville series. My source tells me that it will be 3 weeks long as confirmed by a recent conversation with Rich Hincapie. It will begin Feb. 28-29. Fliers will supposedly be out soon.
USCF Race Schedule No, Virginia (and NC, SC, Georgia, AL, and TN), there is STILL no USCF Southeastern Race Schedule. According to George Heagerty, it will "hopefully" be ready in about 2 weeks. Don't forget that the first race of the year will be the BONESHAKERS TUNDRA TIME TRIAL Feb. 22 on the Silver Comet.
1-31-2004 Stuttgart 6 Day Track Race Jered, an Under 23 racers from Athens, GA, is writing journals for Pezcyclingnews.com. Jered is in Germany studying for a year and is chronicling his trips, adventures, and training. His latest journal entry tells about his trip to the Stuttgart 6 Day Track race.
Traveling
To Do List Velonews.com has a great "To Do" list for traveling the country racing. Can
you count how many are in
Georgia?
GC Cycling Training Races Looking for an alternative to the Greenville Race Series? GC Cycling will host two races, March 7 and 14, in Wilsonville, AL (near Birmingham). There will be A, B, and C categories, and the events benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Contact Sherman Travis at sherman.travis@principal.com for more information or see the race flyer.
News Cycling With more and more news coming out about the upcoming season, teams, and stuff in general, I may cycle through news on the main page more often now. This is to keep the page load reasonable for those people on dial up connections. (Web page changes are coming but not for a while!). I'm also going to try to keep things a bit more organized this year. Yes! Maybe a search feature.
All the First Place winners at the GAP Banquet