May 2009 Archive
5-1-2009 The Highlander Looking for another cool hang out owned by a local cyclist? Check out The Highlander near Piedmont Park in the same shopping center as Trader Joe's and the Midtown Arts Cinema on Monroe. We ate there last night before the Road to Roubaix. The huge patio is great in nice weather! The Highlander is known for their burgers. All of the guys enjoyed theirs! Chris (my other half) would like to recommend the Pete's burger with cajun spices. I had the veggie burger, which was delish! There are also several other veggie friendly entrees. Service was friendly, and there were lots of beers on draft. Local brew Sweetwater was the beer of choice with my group of friends. Stop by, and tell them Southeasterncycling.com sent you!
(Trish's note: The Highlander is a bar, no place for the kiddos. Enjoy an
adult's night out!)
5-4-2009 Sunny
King Crit Photos I am uploading my photos of the Sunny King Crit to
http://sadlebred.smugmug.com. I
have nearly 800, so check back Monday night for all of them from the Cat. 4
Men, Masters Men, Men Cat. 2/3, Pro Women, and Pro Men.
Sunny King Photos In the meantime, check out my photos on Velonews and Cyclingnews for highlights.
Thanks to SKC! Thanks to the organizers of the Sunny King Crit for having me photograph the race another year! Despite some rough early weather, it turned out to be a wonderful day. I had a lot of fun! For those that want to stay around, they also host the Cheaha Challenge on Sunday. I did a short option in order to get back from Sandy Springs. It's one of the most well supported rides I've ever done.
Sandy Springs Crit Photos Enjoy some Sandy Springs photos on Cyclingnews.com. I will have the Sandy Springs crit photos up by Monday night at http://sadlebred.smugmug.com
Ken Hanson Wins Thunderstorm Criterium at Dilworth
by Daniel Carruthers
Ken Hanson (Team Type 1) outpowered Jonathan Cantwell (Fly V Australia) and
Carlos Vargas (Team Hotel San Jose) on the uphill drag in Charlotte, N.C.,
Saturday, to win a tough Dilworth Criterium that only a third of the
rain-drenched field managed to finish.
How it unfolded
This was Team Type 1’s first victory at the USA CRITS Speed Week Series
after trying all week long to break through. Despite the absence of several
top teams, in particular OUCH and Kelly Benefit Strategies, who were
competing elsewhere, the racing still proved to be very competitive, with
strong teams like Fly V Australia, Team Mountain Khakis, Team Type 1, Team
Hotel San Jose, and Champion Porsche all represented.
The Dilworth Criterium, held around a parkland area shrouded with trees,
started with 120 riders in dry, sunny conditions. The course had an uphill
and downhill section that led to a hair-pin turn at the bottom, and then
launched straight into a climb. Everyone knew that due to these challenging
features, the race was going to be strung out. However, this happened sooner
than expected when thunder clouds rolled over, and heavy rains poured down
on the racers. This instantly created mayhem. There was a big pile-up down
the bottom, and the field broke up as fast as the thunder clouds had
arrived. Ben Kersten (Fly V) walked into the pits with his front wheel
absolutely shredded.
After 20 minutes of racing, a break of four with Bernie Sulzberger (Fly V),
Frank Travieso (Champion Porsche), Mark Hekman (Mtn. Khakis) and Hanson, got
established. But even though the break only lasted for a short time, it
managed to reduce the peloton drastically. Numerous attacks tried to go but,
due to the rain, the slippery surface, and the hill, a bunch kick at the
finish was ensured.
Travieso pipped Hekman at the line for $250 mid-race prime, and earned 10
points towards the series classification.
No one team had any real control of the race, and it was a gamble to see
which rider would prevail in the uphill sprint. It ended up being a rider
who was the boldest, strongest, and most daring and who could combine those
attributes to negotiate the downhill section and the sharp turn under the
pouring rain and still put himself in a good position for the hill shoot-out
for the finish. That rider was Ken Hanson of Team Type 1!
He now moves up into third spot overall in the series, just 23 points adrift
of Vargas, who has 1297 points. Hekman, with 1369 points, looks like he will
secure the overall win provided he finishes close to Vargas at the Global
BMW Sandy Springs Criterium.
The women’s pro field did not have a points-earning race at the Dilworth
Criterium, so most of the top teams were absent. The final races of the USA
CRITS Speed Week Series will be contested on Sunday in Sandy Springs, Ga.
For live updates on all the races, you can follow USA CRITS announcer Chad
Andrews’ twitter on TotalCyclist.
www.biketownspartanburg.org
Full results and series standings can be found at
www.usacrits.com.
Conyers Work Party From SORBA Atlanta Sorba Atlanta will be doing
maintenance at the Olympic Trails in Conyers on May 16 starting at 9 a.m.
Meet at the Steeplechase parking lot. e-mail bresmith@mac.com if you can
attend so we can get a roll call. Thanks, Brett
5-5-2009 GA State Championship RR Don't forget that the Georgia State Championship RR is soon! The Cherokee Tribune did a story on it today in the paper.
All Photos All of my Sunny King and Sandy Springs photos are up at http://sadlebred.smugmug.com.
Chicopee Article Here's a great article on all of the trail building at Chicopee Woods.
DLV News Kazane/No Brakes presents 'The Keirin' Saturday May 9th, 6pm
The startlist is finalized for this coming weekend’s Kazane / No Brakes
presents ‘The Keirin’. The heat will already be broughten come Saturday
night as our local DLV guns, Steve “Hitman” Hill, and Blazin’ Joe Eldridge
take on Pennsylvania’s finest, Lanell “The Rock” Rockmore, David “Goliath”
Espinoza and Epes “The Kid” Harris. The gloves will come off as the big men
of the track battle it out for the first Pro Race Series event of the 2009
racing series. Check out the startlist at
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?EastPointVelodromeAs/172558478c/ec47f5121c/d3917b34a3
and wear the colors of your favorite rider to support them in their attempt
at victory. Our ever popular Bicycle Little League kids will be entertaining
the crowd in-between the Keirin’s, as well as a full program of categorized
racing. DLV concessions will be in full effect as per usual serving up some
great tasting food.
Afternoon program kicks off at 3pm with the main events beginning at 6pm.
Check out dicklanevelodrome.com for more info.
This race is proudly sponsored by :
No Brakes -> www.nobrakesatl.com
Kazane -> www.keirinculture.com
Twains Billiards and Tap -> www.twains.net
Vanderkitten -> www.vanderkitten.com
Tifosi Optics -> www.tifosioptics.com
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Volunteers needed for 'The Keirin'
We are looking for some volunteers to help run our first Pro Race Series
event of the year, the above mentioned Kazane/No Brakes presents 'The Keirin'.
If you are willing and able, we'd love to have you come and help out.
Please contact jeff@dicklanevelodrome.com if you'd like to volunteer.
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Help us win a $2500 grant for our Kids Programs
Liberty Mutual Responsible Sports is offering a series of $2500 grants to
sports groups and club. Here's what they say :
"Liberty Mutual recognizes the importance of community investment in youth
sports. That’s why we created the Responsible Sports Community Grant
program. The more community support you can show for your favorite youth
sports organization through Responsible Sports by the end of the grant
period on May 31st, 2009, the better your chances of earning $2,500."
So help us help our kids by signing up at the link below and completing the
course and show your support of Dick Lane Velodrome's Bicycle Little League
and Junior Racing Program. When you complete the course, attribute your
points to East Point Velodrome Association, Inc. to help us win.
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?EastPointVelodromeAs/172558478c/ec47f5121c/360fc0ff14
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EPVA Junior Development Road/Track Camp July 2009
Dates for the first ever EPVA Junior Development Road/Track camp are yet to
be determined, but with support from GABRA and the EPVA we will be hosting a
camp for kids aged 15-18. The camp will be co-ordinated and head coached by
Jeff Hopkins with support from Tim Henry and a yet to be determined 3rd
coach. Goals for the camp are : 1. Provide an opportunity for participants
to be exposed to high level coaching and training advice to further their
skill-set and knowledge of road cycling 2. Provide a group environment for
participants to interact with one-another, simulating a team environment.
3. Expose participants to track cycling and certify them to begin track
racing Keep an eye on the website for more details as they become available.
SKC Videos There are a bunch of videos from the Sunny King Crit on Youtube.com. You can search for them there. http://www.youtube.com/wilsonmb1
Pedal Pushers Online I received an apology today from the president of Pedal Pushers Online for using my photo without permission or credit. I really appreciate the time he took to write me a long note. There was no malice intended. They received the photo without a credit.
I encourage Southeastern Cycling readers to check them out at http://www.pedalpushersonline.com/.
5-6-2009 Bike to
Work Week Bike To Work Week - Sunday May 10 - Friday May 15
* Be the envy of your co-workers as you show up to work energized instead of
frustrated.
* Biking is safer and easier than you might think, and better for you than
almost any other kind of commute.
* You'll soon look forward to your commute -- that's pretty unusual in
Atlanta!
The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition and partners including metro Atlanta
Transportation Management Associations, Clean Air Campaign, Centers for
Disease Control, and bike clubs and advocacy groups from across the region
are combining forces this year to put on a full week of activities to
celebrate Bike to Work Day 2009.
Participants will receive discounts at bike shops on commuter gear and
tuneups, be entered to win fantastic prizes, get access to all the resources
they need to get going and stay safe, and have the satisfaction of being
part of a community of people who care about the environment, their health,
and their communities, all from the seat of a bicycle!
Resources for bicyclists include Bike Trains, Bike Buddies, maps, frequently
asked questions, and more. We even have something for drivers - take a quiz
to test your knowledge, pledge to participate by interacting safely with
cyclists, or request a free "Share the Road" yard sign!
Please visit www.biketoworkatl.org
to pledge to put your bike to work or to learn more!
Schedule of events - Sunday, May 10 - Friday, May 15
Sunday | Bike to Worship Day | congregations encouraged to bike
Monday | Get Ready: Bike Shop Night| Discounts on commuter gear & tune-ups
Tuesday | Get Your Bike Buddy Here | experienced cyclists are matched with
newcomers
Wednesday | BikeFest in Woodruff Park | booths, raffles, fun. Bike shops
welcome
Thursday | Bike to Work Day | Energizer Stations, Bike Trains, incentives
and prizes
Friday | After-party| Celebrate Bike to Work Week
STEALING PHOTOS If a plumber came to your house to fix your sink, you would expect to pay him. Same with a professional photographer (or someone selling their art). Do you go to the grocery store, shop, and walk out without paying? That's stealing. Do you go to the mall, take clothes out of a store, and not pay? No, that's stealing. I'll say it again--STEALING PHOTOS OFF MY WEBSITE IS NOT COOL!
5-11-2009 Been Quiet Sorry for the lack of updates, but things have been really quiet the last couple of days.
Suunny King, Roswell, and Sandy Springs Photos Don't forget that I have all of my photos from Sunny King, Sandy Springs, and Roswell up at http://sadlebred.smugmug.com. You can purchase prints or download (for a small fee) a high resolution digital photo for personal use from that website.
MTB Race Clinics 55 Nine Performance will be putting on Free MTB Race Clinics at REI June 16-17. Details are here.
Sope Creek Work Party king ahead to next month, the next work party
at Sope Creek has been established for May 16. (we'll likely some small ones
before then to help get the work done, but this will be the next BIG one).
We're going to try something different and have folks register online. We're
going to try this as a pilot for registration for the National Trails Day
event on June 6 that we are partnering with REI and NPS on so please give us
some feedback on this process.
Please go to
http://sopecreektrails.eventbrite.com to register for this work
party. Thanks and we'll see you there!
Atlanta Bicycle Coalition The ABC has a lot going on this month with Bike To Work Week. Check out http://www.atlantabike.org.
Shop for the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition From ABC: On Wednesday, May 27th the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition will receive 5% of net sales at the Ponce de Leon Whole Foods Market. Come pick up healthy and delicious groceries, dinner, or a snack and support a worthy cause with your purchase. The more you shop, the more you give! The donation will be used for the “Share the Road” public education campaign. ABC's mission is to make it safer and easier for people to ride bikes in metro Atlanta. We advocate better cycling conditions, educate drivers and cyclists on safely sharing the road, offer programs to those who already ride as well as those who would like to start, and promote biking as a healthy community-building form of transportation, recreation, and fitness.
5-13-2009 The Marietta Daily Journal had a good article on Bike Commuting this morning.
5-14-2009 Blanket's Creek Work Party SORBA Woodstock needs your help. If you have ridden Blankets Creek in the past couple of weeks, you have noticed the mess we have on Mosquito Flats and Bite. Enough to shutdown sections because of deep puddles. We are working this Saturday, 5/16 starting at 9am to fix it. We received 2 dump trucks of crush-n-run to build turnpikes over these low lying areas. It hasn't been a problem for years because of the drought but now it is since rain has returned to normal levels. We need A LOT of volunteers to help us move it and reopen these trails. Please bring wheelbarrows if you have them. We are going to need a lot of them. Lunch will be provided. Bring water and gloves. Once again thanks for all your support on helping maintain YOUR trails. Jay Wilkes
5-15-2009 State RR
Notes From the GA State RR Promoter: To those attending the races this
weekend, a few notes:
1. When parking at Creekview HS please park toward the East side of the
parking lot (toward the football stadium), as there will be a 5 k in action
crossing the road at the other end. Parking at the crit will be outside the
crit course in the State Farm lot. Look for the signs
2. The road race will have wheel trucks. There will be neutral mechanical
support in the pit at the crit.
3. While the State Championship road race is closed to pro's, the crits are
not. Io clarify, the men's crits on Saturday are Pro1,2 and Women's Pro 1-3.
4. We've got a jumpy for the kids Saturday and Sunday and a great little
expo on Sunday as well.
Charlotte Happenings Great events this weekend: Brain Ride and Wake
Forest Crit
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Charlotte Sports Cycling promoted events:
May 20- Charlotte Mountain Bike Series will visit the US National Whitewater
Center
The Summer Series is held every Wednesday evening with registration opening
at 5PM and the race starting at 6:15PM. Racers will start with their
respective category with roughly one minute between each category. The
series will once again rotate between five of your favorite local mountain
bike facilities around the Charlotte area, Col Francis Beatty, Renaissance
Park, N Meck Park, Fisher Farm and US National Whitewater Center. We will
visit N Meck Park twice and Fisher Farm Park twice during the series. Each
fifth week, the series will take a week off.
Registration and staging will be held in the grassy area beside the lower
pond. The best way to get there is behind the restaurant and mega zip line.
For more info, visit www.charlottemtnbike.com
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Sunday, June 7
Catawba Riverfront Classic
Charlotte Sports Cycling and the Tarheel Trailblazers have again teamed up
to bring the Catawba Riverfront Classic to the US National Whitewater Center
on Sunday, June 7. This event is part of the 2009 Southern Classic Series.
This annual mountain bike race is a fundraiser for the Tarheel Trailblazers.
We hope you all will come out and enjoy a fun race and beautiful day at the
US National Whitewater Center.
Catawba Riverfront Classic
Sunday, June 7
US National Whitewater Center
Course open for inspection on Saturday, June 6
For more details, visit www.charlottemtnbike.com
The race will be staged by the lower pond.
Online registration is available at
http://m1e.net/c?44778155-ceo/5490W7/2E%404250141-Qe/t5O2hlWbSM
Maps and directions, visit www.usnwc.org
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June 21 and 27
State Games of North Carolina
Charlotte Sports Cycling has teamed up with the State Games of North
Carolina to host:
State Games of NC Criterium in Downtown Mooresville on June 21
State Games of NC Mountain Bike Race on June 27 @ US National Whitewater
Center
For more information on the State Games of NC, visit www.ncsports.org
Online registration is available and cheaper than day of registration. There
are no surcharges for registering online so it will be $5 cheaper.
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Other great cycling events around the area:
SOUTHERN CLASSIC MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES
Info on the 2009 Southern Classic Mountain Bike Series can be found at
http://m1e.net/c?44778155-MXiMYQ5a085gk%404250142-qKHYaDVUFR8LY
Saturday, May 16th
The Brain Ride presented by The Spirited Cyclist Cycling Club
Saturday, May 16th in Huntersville, NC
The 2nd Annual Brain Ride will be held in Huntersville, NC on Saturday, May
16th (rain or shine). This fully supported ride is open to all cyclists and
will offer routes of 65 miles and 35 miles on the open roads of
Huntersville, Davidson, and Mooresville. Rides start at 9:00am. Registration
& the start/finish will be near the Just Fresh restaurant in the Torrence
Village shops next to the Huntersville Business Park (off I-77 exit 23).
Parking will be available at Presbyterian Hospital-Huntersville. Join us at
the Just Fresh patio for pre and post ride refreshments. Please see
www.TheBrainRide.org for details.
Proceeds benefit the Brain Tumor Fund for the Carolinas (www.BTFCNC.org).
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Sunday May 17
2nd annual Historic Downtown Wake Forest Criterium
Wake Forest, NC
The second edition of the Historic Downtown Wake Forest Criterium has moved
on the calendar from September to May. The racing starts Sunday morning on
May 17 with an event for novice racers and continues throughout the day with
events for experienced riders of various age groups and gender, The main
event for professional and elite amateur riders starts at 3:35 pm. In
addition to the races, the event features a local radio personality, street
vendors, a children’s race, and safety rodeo. The race benefits the Boys and
Girls Club of Wake Forest.
The exciting 0.6 mile rectangular course features a short steep hill prior
to the last corner, a chicane just after the last corner, and a fast finish.
The start/finish line for the race circuit is located on South White Street.
For more information, please check out:
http://m1e.net/c?44778155-g1kb4dts1Oo8I%404250143-lrYrHimWm/YNA
Register online at:
http://m1e.net/c?44778155-N4SCPL9/OcFx2%404250144-RMZa8e1y5ZQXQ
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Wednesday, May 20
The annual Ride of Silence in Charlotte, NC will be held this year on May
20, 2009, beginning at 7:00 pm. Cyclists are to gather in the Queens
University parking lot off of Wellesley Drive, next to the soccer fields.
Parking is available on the nearby residential streets as well.
The Ride of Silence is a modestly paced, free event, ridden in complete
silence to remember and honor cyclists worldwide who have been killed or
injured while riding. This ride takes place globally on the same day and
same time in approximately 300 cities, all 50 states, 18 countries and all
seven continents (including Antarctica). We have had several local cyclists
killed in our surrounding area over the past several years (including Todd
Weaver, Rachel Giblin, Lee Anne Berry), and this event hopes to bring more
awareness to the issue through these rides. This event is open to all
cyclists who can safely maintain a 12 mph pace for approximately 9 miles.
Please join tens of thousands of other concerned cyclists worldwide who will
be participating in this year’s ride. For more information regarding the
Charlotte ride, please email either Michael Gibbons at michael@buttonsofhope.com
or Mike Stieglitz at Jarr@bellsouth.net .
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The 9th Annual BURN 24 Hour Challenge presented by www.Bikerumor.com is set
to take place Memorial Day Weekend on the shores of W Kerr Scott Dam &
Reservoir. This year’s race is brought to you solely by the Brushy Mountain
Cyclists Club
http://m1e.net/c?44778155-vB3wUl9uh4bcA%404250145-rvRdRuVXpQpsU . All
proceeds will go directly back into the trail systems built and maintained
by the BMCC. Registration is currently open online at www.active.com and
www.bikereg.com . In fact, if you missed out on registration before the last
price increase, you can register via
http://m1e.net/c?44778155-bGsf.O9pOAmgg%404250146-//4VJIyqpluvE and use the
coupon code WAM through the end of the month to secure that low rate. We’re
capping the field at 400 so register today!
For more info, visit
http://m1e.net/c?44778155-Jbd.NwgP8bTNM%404250147-z.aXR3CzC0f1E
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May 22 - May 25 Memorial Day Weekend
Tour of Atlanta
Seven stages over four days!
The Tour of Atlanta is 4 days and 7 stages with a $15,000 prize purse. Host
hotel is provided by Alpharetta's Courtyard by Mariott - ONLY $54 per night
(regular $109). The fun begins Friday, May 22nd with a prologue and a 2-turn
Oval Criterium Friday night. Followed by 4 Circuit races (2 on Saturday and
2 on Sunday). Then the EPIC Cumming Road Race on Memorial Day. There will
also be a cash MAR & KOM contests along with Fastest Lap Awards for every
category! Visit www.georgiacup.com for more details.
Here's the blog site -
http://m1e.net/c?44778155-RARicjHnGl7q.%404250148-y87cgHDLEuToc
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Saturday, May 23
Do the Ride that Inspired Lance!
Thought you would be interested in this new event. The Beech Mountain Beest
offers a full weekend of riding fun starting with a time trial up Beech
Mountain on Saturday (May 23) and road rides on Sunday (May 24). Check out
http://m1e.net/c?44778155-KVwT.xVXGxjao%404250149-ZRxqkl7.eOxpo . There is a
special gift for groups of 10 or more that sign up (see drop down menu on
registration form). This would be a great weekend for your team to get away
and do some mountain training. Thanks and hope to see you on Beech Mountain
May 23rd.
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May 30 - 31
Mountain Sports Festival in beautiful Asheville, NC is offering a weekend of
outdoor fun for the whole family May 30 -31. Velosports will bring you 2
nights of bike racing with Friday being road bike criterium races that are
USAC sanctioned and Saturday offering “skinny and fat tire” sprints with
fixed gear and mountain bikes.
Go to www.mountainsportsfestival.com for more info on the whole weekend, or
email Lesli@velosportsperformancecenter.com
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Friday, June 5
Mark your calendars for one of the Booty's most talked about parties! Back
by popular demand... The 2009 Hops & Vine wine & beer tasting party. We will
be providing fantastic wines to taste and wonderful suds from the New
Belgium Brewery – provider of Fat Tire Ale, along with appetizers by Harris
Teeter.
Friday, June 5th starting at 5:30 PM
Tickets are $20.00 available at www.sportoften.com
Location: Dillon Natural Health, Charlotte, NC 406 Louise Ave. at corner of
7th and Hawthorne
Questions: Contact christinadekraay@yahoo.com
This event is a fundraiser proudly benefiting 24 Hours of Booty.
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State Games of North Carolina
Criterium in Mooresville - June 21
Mountain Bike Race at US National Whitewater Center - June 27
www.ncsports.org
5-19-2009 Ride of
Silence Atlanta's Ride of Silence will be Wed, May 20th at 7pm. Meet at
10th @ Charles Allen (Piedmont Park) by 6:45pm. Please consider riding in
honour of all the cyclist injured or killed by vehicles.
http://www.rideofsilence.org/locations-domestic.php?s=GA#GA
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=50034687946
http://www.atlantabike.org/content/Ride-Silence
5-21-2009 Ride of Silence The MDJ has coverage of Marietta's Ride of Silence. Trish's Note: Didn't even know Marietta had a Ride of Silence. I didn't hear about it. Does anyone remember when Tyler Farrar's (Garmin-Slipstream) father was hit by a car out in Washington state and paralyzed? Apparently, Tyler's uncle (dad's brother) live in Cobb County. Here is a quote from the article: "Robert Farrar rode in honor of his brother, Dr. Ed Farrar, who was hit by a car on Oct. 22 while riding in Wenatchee, Wash. The accident left Ed Farrar, a spine surgeon, paralyzed from the chest down. Prior to the accident, he rode more than 200 miles on his bike a week. His oldest son, Tyler Farrar, is a professional cyclist."I'm riding to raise the awareness of people that there are cyclists riding on the road," Robert Farrar said. "It's amazing how abusive people can be of cyclists on the road. We're just trying to obey the rules of the road."
Calendar Updated I updated the calendar at the top of the index page.
Tour of Atlanta Don't forget about the Tour of Atlanta this weekend! Preregistration ends tonight at 9:00 pm!
5-22-2009 News
from Cycling Addicts Info about rides and races below:
Want to start road riding with a group. This ride is catered to you. Kinetix
will teach you the safe way to ride in groups and on the road. No Drop and
very fun. This ride starts at 8am every Saturday from Cafe:ine/Addictive
Cycles.http://www.cafeinecafe.com/locations.html
The ride is instructed by certified physical trainers from Kinetix.
This and more rides at:
http://cyclingaddicts.com/calendar/
May 23 Sat morning shop ride at 9:00 is gonna be packed full of celebrity
Pro riders show up to find out who!
5% Day at Whole Foods Market Ponce de Leon to benefit ABC Whole Foods
Market On Wednesday May 27th, The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition is the chosen
recipient of 5% Day at Whole Foods Market Ponce de Leon. When: May 27, 8:00
a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Where: Whole Foods Market
650 Ponce de Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
Store location and map
Come pick up groceries, dinner, or a delicious treat and support a worthy
cause with your purchase. The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition will be the
recipient of 5% of net sales on this day, so the more you shop, the more you
give!
Silver Comet Killer Sentenced to Death AMEN! http://www.wsbtv.com/news/19538284/detail.html
New DLV Website The Dick Lane Velodrome has a redesigned website. Check it out. http://www.dicklanevelodrome.com/
5-20-2009 National Trails Day National Trails Day is June 6th. Several SORBA Chapters are hosting work days and other events.
From GATR: June 6th National Trails Day MTB Time Trail at Tribble Mill Park
Hosted by SORBA GATR
Find out more bout National Trails Day here:
http://www.americanhiking.org/NTD.aspx
Address: Tribble Mill Park, 2425 New Hope Road, Grayson, GA 30017
Time: 2pm
Distance: 2.7 miles
This race will take place at Tribble Mill Park near Grayson. Awards will be
given to all categories 3 deep (1rst, 2nd, and 3rd). Racers can sign up and
reserve a time slot prior to 2pm.
Price: Voluntary donations to GATR of $5 per lap will be greatly
appreciated.
Trish and a Mule on the Noontoola loop ride last week. Photo by my friend Travis.
5-26-2009 Quiet Around Here Not much news to share. It was quiet around here over the weekend. How was the Tour of Atlanta? Does anyone want to give a report or send me some photos? sttarlite@hotmail.com
Di2 Intro Outspokin Bikes will have a Shimano Di2 Product Intro Party this Thursday from 6-8 pm at the shop. Swag, food, drinks.
HEY SHOPS! Do you have an upcoming event that would be of interest to
the Southeastern Cycling readers? Email me at
sttarlite@hotmail.com.
Sope Creek National Trails Day SORBA Atlanta will be doing the following at Sope Creek for National Trails Day:
Host Organization: SORBA Atlanta
Phone: 678.361.2520
Url: www.sorbaatlanta.org
Event Name: Trail work day
Event City: Atlanta
Event Date: 6/6/2009
Event Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Event Direction: I-75 to exit 261 for Windy Hill Rd. Turn EAST on Windy
Hill. At the 3rd traffic light, turn RIGHT / SOUTH onto Powers Ferry Rd. At
the 5th traffic light, turn LEFT / WEST onto Interstate Pkwy. Car park is
the frist LEFT. This is the Cochran Shoals car park for the Chattahoochee
River National Recreation Area (CRNRA).
Event Sponsored:
• Bike Ride: 10 mile(s)
• Trail Maintenance/Construction: 2 mile(s)
Event Description: SORBA Atlanta has partnered with the NPS for 20 years for
maintenance of the natural surface trails at CRNRA. Recently, NPS received
funding for (4) trail realignments to replace sections of existing trail
that are severely eroded and need to be closed and reclaimed. As part of our
monthly work days for 2009, we will join the NPS for National Trails Day as
we work to complete the finish work on 2.5 miles of trail and closing /
reclaiming of the badly eroded old sections. We encourage all trail users to
join us so that we can accomplish the finish work and enjoy the new trails!
Stay tuned to www.sorbaatlanta.org for more work days and volunteer
opportunities at CRNRA.
...and Gainesville SORBA
Host Organization: Elachee Nature Science Center
Url: www.elachee.org
Event Name: National Trails Day in the Chicopee Woods
Event City: Gainesville
Event Date: 6/6/2009
Event Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Event Direction: DIRECTIONS TO ELACHEE NATURE SCIENCE CENTER - Main Campus
From Atlanta and South on I-85: I-85 N to I-985 toward Gainesville. Take
Exit 16 – Oakwood. Turn left off the ramp onto GA 53 west. Continue .4 miles
and turn right at traffic light immediately after Zaxby's onto Thurman
Tanner Road (not labeled). Proceed straight throught next traffic light
(intersection with Frontage Road). Get in far left lane and turn left at
traffic light onto GA 13 (Atlanta Highway). Continue north on Atlanta Hwy
past Chicopee Woods Golf Course on the right. Turn at the next right and a
quick right onto Elachee Drive. Follow Elachee Drive for 1 mile through the
golf course, across bridge over I-985, and bear left around curve leading to
museum center parking lot. From the North on I-985/365: Take Hwy. 365/I-985
south to new Exit 17. Turn right off the ramp onto GA 13 (Atlanta Highway).
Continue north on GA 13 past the Chicopee Woods Golf Course on the right.
Turn at the next right and a quick right onto Elachee Drive. Follow Elachee
Drive for 1 mile through the golf course, across bridge over I-985, and bear
left around curve leading to museum center parking lot. From Hwy. 400: Take
Exit 17 for Gainesville/Hwy. 306. Turn east onto Hwy. 306. At the 3rd
traffic signal turn right onto Hwy. 369. Travel 10+ miles toward
Gainesville. Go through major intersection and traffic signal at McEver Rd.
Continue straight on Hwy. 369. At next traffic signal turn right onto
Memorial Park Drive. Go to end of road. Turn right (south) onto Atlanta Hwy
(Hwy 13). Continue south over the railroad and past the water tower on the
right. Take the third left and a quick right onto Elachee Drive. Follow
Elachee Drive for 1 mile through the golf course, across bridge over I-985,
and bear left around curve leading to museum center parking lot.
• Trail Maintenance/Construction: 1 mile(s)
Event Description: Saturday, June 6th, 10:00am-3:00pm Meet at Elachee Nature
Science Center, Geiger Pavilion Join us for a day of fun as we work to
improve Elachee’s Trails! Bring gloves and lunch. Tools, training, & snacks
Provided. Pre-registration Required Call 770-535-1976 E-mail
preserve@elachee.org
...and NWGA SORBA
Host Organization: Northwest Georgia SORBA
Url: nwgasorba.org
Event Name: Grand Opening Raisin Woods Mt. Bike Park
Event City: Dalton
Event Date: 6/6/2009
Event Time: 12:00 PM - hr4:min0 PM
Event Direction: Brooker Road between Dawnville Road and Underwood road in
Dalton Ga.
• Bike Ride: 5 mile(s)
• Children's Programs/Activities
• Health-focused Activities/Programs
• Trail Dedication/Ceremony
Event Description: Celebration, with food and soft drinks. completion of 6
miles of trail and insallation of our bathroom facilities. City and county
officals will be on hand. first 25 kids get a free bike helment. We will
have rides and hikes.
New Advertiser! Welcome to our new advertiser--Anni Fanni! What is an Anni Fanni? Anni Fanni is a custom stationary company started by cyclist and triathlete Ann Koehler 9 years ago. They offer party invitations, children's birth announcements, thank you cards, personalized note pads, and a full line of custom business products. You can choose from a line of ready made cards or have Ann do a full custom order. All products are created and produced in Atlanta, GA. I received my first order last week and was impressed with the fast turn around and quality of the cards and note pads. (My friends know that despite being an IT geek, I still enjoy hand writing letters.) You can also find Anni Fanni on Facebook.
5-27-2009 Demo Day
Join Outspokin' Bicycles and RAMBO for a bike demo at Big Creek this
Saturday, May 30 from 10am to 4pm. Outspokin' will be bringing their most
excellent demo trailer.. so bring yourself and your helmet and scope out
your next ride!
We'll be in the NORTH parking lot (closest to greenway) and we'll be
impossible to miss. See you Saturday!
5-28-2009 Morgan Falls Bridge Meeting From various forums:
This just in from Sandy Springs...I'm sure to get another from the NPS
shortly. In case you don't know, there's a new bridge in the works that will
cross the Hooch near Hyde Farm. Neighbors aren't cool with allowing bikes on
the bridge b/c they see how uncaring mtn bikers are at Sope by riding on
closed trails and they're afraid bikers will do the same at Hyde Farm.
Due to strong interest, the National Park Service (NPS) and The Sandy
Springs Conservancy will host a second public meeting to present preliminary
alternatives for the proposed bicycle/pedestrian bridge and connective
trails at Morgan Falls.
Second Public Scoping & Comment Meeting
Proposed Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge and Trails at Morgan Falls
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 7 - 9 PM
North Fulton Government Service Center
7741 Roswell Road
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Auditorium, Main Floor
directions: http://www.fultoncountyga.gov/index.php ... enter.html
Public comments will be accepted through July 16, 2009:
in writing at the June 17th public meeting, o
email to CHAT_Superintendent@nps.gov, or
online survey at http://parkplanning.nps.gov/commentForm ... ntid=27089
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) is working with The
Sandy Springs Conservancy, City of Sandy Springs and Cobb County on
preliminary plans to construct a bridge below Morgan Falls Dam. The bridge
would be for pedestrian and possibly bicycle use only. It would be
constructed as a free span bridge over the Chattahoochee River and would
connect visitors to the Sandy Springs' riverside parks at Morgan Falls with
National Park Service land in Cobb County below Hyde Farm. Funding for the
bridge has not yet been obtained, but the planning and public review process
began in March 2009. In addition to the bridge, the plan will evaluate
possible trail connections to Hyde Farm and the Johnson Ferry North unit of
CRNRA.
For more information on the project, go to
www.sandyspringsconservancy.org.
Please plan to attend this important meeting, and distribute this note to
members of your organization and others who would be interested.
Demo Day at Blanket's Creek From Free Flite: Free-Flite Bicycles Demo
Day Sunday the 31st at Blankets Creek From 9 am to 3 pm.
Available for test ride: Trek Fuel EX8, Trek Fuel EX8 WSD, Trek Remedy 7,
Fisher HiFi Deluxe, Fisher HiFi Deluxe 29er, Fisher Roscoe 1, Bring
your license and ride for free!
5-29-2009
Chicopee Work Party From Gainesville SORBA: The Thursday Night
Time Trials are just around the corner and we need to do some work on the
Coyote Loop to get it in race shape. If you're planning on racing in the
TNTt this July this will be a good way to scout out the trail and a little
reroute we are making.
Meet at the MTB parking lot at 9:00 AM and wear closed toe shoes,
hiking/work boots are recommended. Bring work gloves and enough water and
snacks for 4 hours of work. Tools and lunch will be provided. Bring your
bike - we'll ride afterwards. Thanks for your support! Steve Johnston
Secretary - Gainesville SORBA