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November 2010
11-1-2010 Life College CX Thanks to the Life College Cycling
team and Smyrna Bikes for a fun cyclocross race on Sunday! The venue
was beautiful!
Life College Photos Life College photos are up!
http://sadlebred.smugmug.com.
I'm working on getting the photos up from Psychocross. I have nearly
4 GB of photos(!).
David Hicks (Aarons) jumps over the barriers at Life College.
A Men's C rider gets separated from his bike at Life College. He
narrowly missed falling in the creek.
11-2-2010 PsychoCross Photos My Psychocross photos are
finally up at
http://sadlebred.smugmug.com. I got photos of all the
divisions...Men's B...this includes you!! :)
ITP/OTP Ramble The ABC ITP/OTP Ramble is this
weekend!ITP/OTP Ramble
Sunday November 7th - ITP/OTP Ramble
A ride to support bicyclists - because that's what we do.
Our inaugural event departs from Atlantic Station - just a quick 5
minute bike ride from the Arts Center MARTA station. Help us
distinguish our ride as the "greenest" century around by leaving
your car at home and riding MARTA or just pedaling down the 17th
Street bike lane to join us across from the Millennium Gate
monument!
(limited free parking will be available)
Speaking of...the Millennium Gate will serve as a great backdrop for
a post-ride lunch and lakeside performance from Atlanta's own
bicycle lovin' band ~ The Extraordinary Contraptions. You can even
check out the museum's exhibits (yes, there's a museum inside the
arch!) on Atlanta history free of charge.
New routes showcase the Westside of town. Preview the maps, cue
sheets and features for each route on this fully supported ride
here. And don't miss your chance to collect the first of our newly
designed ride patches free to each participant while supplies last!
(and guaranteed to pre-registered riders) We've extended
pre-registration through Friday, Nov. 5th so
register today
and come ramble with us!
Milledgeville, GA Subaru-IMBA Trail Care Crew Visit Thanks to
on-going sponsorship from Subaru of America, the Subaru/IMBA Trail
Care Crew program is crankin' again in 2010. Two teams of trail
experts will travel year-round throughout North America and beyond,
leading trailwork sessions, meeting with land managers, and working
with IMBA-affiliated clubs and members to improve mountain biking
opportunities. The International Mountain Bicycling Association is
coming to Georgia. Chris and Leslie of the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care
Crew will be in Milledgeville for a Trail Building School. The Crews
teach sustainable trail building, which means building trails that
last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce
trail damage, protects the environment and enhances visitor
enjoyment. Join the crew for a social event, day of trail building
and fun ride!
IMBA Trail Care Crew Visit Agenda Milledgeville, GA Hosted by the
Georgia Forestry Commission
Friday, November 5th
* 9 AM - 11:30 AM: Land Managers Workshop (USFS, FSWS, GFC, GP, ORGA,
& DNR) @ Lake Laurel Education Center
* Noon - 1 PM: Lunch
* 6 PM - 7 PM: Club Care Workshop (Blackbird Coffee, Milledgeville)
Saturday, November 6th
* 8 AM - 11 AM: IMBA Trail Building School classroom session
* 11 AM - noon: Lunch
* 1 PM - 5:30 PM: IMBA Trail Building School field work
* 6:30 PM: Social event
Sunday, November 7th
* Group ride, TBA
When
November 5th, 2010 9:00 AM through November 7th, 2010 1:00 PM
https://www.imba.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=75
Atlanta Cycling Bike Maintenance Class What: How to properly
wash and lubricate your bicycle as well as how to change a flat tire
with a hangs on tube changing demo. The hands on demo will show
students how to change a tube on the road as well as how to boot a
damaged tire.
When: Monday, November 8th - 7:30PM
Where: Atlanta Cycling Vinings 4335 Cobb Pkwy Atlanta, GA
30339
Note: The class will run $25 & space is limited. Spots are expected
to fill quickly, so reserve your space now by:
Register by calling the shop: (770) 952-7731 Please ask for Ryan or
Dave
GATR News From GATR:
Work Party
When: Saturday, November 6th at 8am to noon & noon - 4pm
Where: Tribble Mill Park (meet at Playground parking lot)
It's time to get back out and work on the trails and now that the
heat and pest are gone, it's the perfect time!
So please come out and help in the morning or afternoon sessions.
http://www.sorbagatr.org/2010/10/29/work-party-saturday-november-6th-tribble-mill/
Leadville 100 Movie Night
When: Thursday, November 4th at 8:30 pm
Where: Discover Mills AMC Theatre
Come out and join your friends and watch an inspiring movie about
mountain biking in Leadville, Colorado.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=169723623042481
Night Ride
When: Friday, November 12th at 6/7 p.m.
Where: Tribble Mill Park
It's our second night ride and we need to show the county that we
want more dates on the schedule, so please support our effort and
come out and ride.
Register here.
Power Based Training Courses From USA Cycling about a Power
Based Training Course in Atlanta.
The USA Cycling Power Based Training clinics are open to anyone with
an interest in learning more about using powermeters to train
better. Triathletes and cycling coaches (or athletes) will benefit.
A recent addition to the program is a model for assessing running
training using the same power principles. The power based training
COST
The cost for the clinic will be $299 for USAC certified coaches;
$399 for USAC members (non-coaches) and $449 for all others. Unless
otherwise noted, the cost does not include lodging or meals
(generally speaking); if the clinic is held at an Olympic Training
Center, lodging and meals will be extra (but usually along the order
of $40/day total).
Please note that the fee will be raised $75 four weeks out from the
clinic start date, if space is still available.
Please review the cancellation policy in the FAQ section.
To register for the clinic, please go to your MYUSACYCLING page and
look under VIEW AVAILABLE CLINICS.
COURSE AGENDA
The course will run from 8am to 6pm on Day 1 and 8am to 2pm on Day
2. Times are subject to alteration.
The course is 1.5 days usually and covers a variety of topics
related to training using power including:
* An overview of powermeters on the market (benefits and drawbacks
of each)
* An overview of the software on the market
* A introduction to the physiology of using power to set and measure
training
* How to plan training using the Coggan power level scheme
* How to evaluate training using CyclingPeaksSoftware
* An overview of quadrant analysis
* Analysis of power files
There are no requirements to attend the power based training clinic;
participants are encouraged to read " Training and Racing with a
Powermeter" and to review the online material at sites such as
www.peakscoachinggroup.com where there is a lot of
information available for no charge.
2010 Power Based Training Clinics Registration for both clinics are
now open. Instructors for each clinic will be Steve McGregor, PhD
and Hunter Allen.
November 20-21 Atlanta, GA Courtyard Perimeter Center A few more
spots are now available (as of October 26, 2010 anyway). Sign up
through your MYUSACYCLING account under VIEW AVAILABLE CLINICS.
Instructors in Atlanta will be Andy Coggan, PhD and Hunter Allen,
USAC-CPBT Coach(Big Man in Coaching)..
Power Based Training Exam/Certification
For coaches wishing to earn the Certified Power Based Training coach
designation, an optional self-paced exam is offered. Level 2 and
Level 1 coaches are eligible to take the exam. One does not need to
attend the power based training clinic in order to take the
certification exam. For those who attend a USA Cycling power based
training clinic, there is no additional cost for the exam; for those
who do not attend a USA Cycling clinic, the cost of the exam is
$199. Level 3 coaches may attend the power based training clinic,
but they cannot take the exam until they have passed the level 2
exam.
For level 2 and 1 coaches, the certification exam can be downloaded
from your MYUSACYCLING account page at no charge. The exam can be
found on the HOME tab under SPECIAL ROLES/TOOLS. Your coaching
license must be current in order to access the exam. You pay when
you submit the certification exam for scoring. A passing score is
80%.
11-3-2010 TT1 News Atlanta based Team Type 1
will be joining the ranks of
Professional Continental Teams for 2011.
GBRA Election Results From GBRA: The results of this year's
GBRA elections and appointments.
Board of Directors:
Witt Clifford - Riders
Ashley Travieso - Club/Team
John Patterson - Coaches/Officials
Josh Frank - Promoters
Micah Morlock - At Large
Jeff Hopkins - Velodrome
Dan Coy - Ex Officio
Officers:
Chip Davis - treasurer
Ashley Travieso - secretary
John Patterson - president
(non-voting) Advisory Positions:
Nancy Jones - Women
Cathy Frazier - Juniors
Brady Rogers - Georgia Cup Series
Jim Behning - Georgia Cross Series
Gene Dixon
Adam Myerson
Coming soon; New website www.gacycling.org, 2011 Georgia racing
calendar, announcement of championship events and more.
Masters Track World Champion! From the DLV: DLV's own
Steve Carrell has won himself World Championship at the Masters
World Championships in Portugal. Steve won the 40-44 Points Race.
Tony Scott was also in Portugal spreading the good word about the
DLV with a fine second placing in the 45-49 Scratch Race. All of us
here at the DLV are proud of our guys performances out there, and
congratulate both Steve and Tony on their great rides.
Track Work Day Postponed From the DLV: Due to a scheduling
issue with several of our chief maintenance officers, we are going
to be postponing our scheduled track painting work day this coming
Saturday, 11/6. We will be re-scheduling the painting session for
the spring time to get the surface looking great.
11-4-2010 WBL Rides www.winterbikeleague.com
What: WBL, the First Ride of the Year: Homer the Twisty Way (new
route)
When: 4 December 2010
Where: Sunshine Cycles in downtown Athens
Time: 10 a.m. (window open)
Interactive map:
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3992203
Directions [print this, stick in pocket]: coming
Length: 4 hours/75 miles
Store Stop: Homer (halfway)
Pee Break: 1 hour in
Points: 2 points for signing in. No sprints.
Sprints: None
Attack Zone: None
2011 Calendar:
4 December: Homer (4 hours)
11 December: Lexington (4 hours) Ladies’ Day Sprint Finish: $200/5
deep. Winner takes Yellow plus da Box!)
18 December: Statham (3 hours)
25 December: Christmas - no ride
1 January: 35 plus, Cat 3, 4 , 5, all ladies eligible for Final
Attack Zone Sprint Finish: $100 winner take all plus da Box!
8 January: The www.kenbikelaw.com Classic (4 - 4.5 hours) (*1st Pro
sprint finish: $200 winner take all, plus da Box!)
15 January: Monroe Classic (4 hours)
22 January: The Porterfield Tire Alto World Cup (5.5 hours)
29 January:Greensboro Classic (4 - 4.5 hours)
5 February: The Atlantis Hydroponics Toccoa World Cup (6 hours)
12 February: tba (4 hours)
19 February: tba (3 - 4 hours)
Big Creek Threatened with Development (Trish's note: I pulled
this from the
SORBA forum) A proposal to build a YMCA in east Roswell had
rolled around the Roswell government for several years and a
location at Big Creek Park was considered but removed from the
discussion last year. This is no longer the situation.
Big Creek is once again threatened with the loss of approximately 12
acres of land. RAMBO is organizing the opposition to this
development but Big Creek needs your voice and those of your friends
and neighbors who ride, walk, run and otherwise enjoy the trails in
these 80 acres of green space in the middle of a city. While RAMBO
has an interest in maintaining the existing trail system, the larger
view we champion encompasses them: Big Creek Park is the only
natural area east of GA 400 that provides the opportunity for
certain outdoor recreations and exercise. Although RAMBO understands
the desire for a natatorium in the east Roswell area, it does not
understand the desire to reduce and damage a unique natural resource
to achieve this. This is why Big Creek must be defended.
There is another aspect that Roswell residents should also be
concerned about: the Mayor and City Council plan to give the land to
the YMCA for absolutely nothing—and fund part of the construction
cost—without input from the public and the Parks and Recreation
staff. The only monetary benefit of this multi-million dollar
transaction to the residents of Roswell would be to those residents
who choose to become members of the YMCA; the one-time “Joining
Fee”—which ranges from $58 (teen) $168 (family) at the Alpharetta
YMCA—will be waived.
There is an open meeting of the Mayor, Council and the Parks and
Recreation Commission scheduled from 5:30-6:30PM on Monday, November
8, in Room 220 of the Roswell City Hall. Please come and make your
voice heard.
Atlanta Cycling Rides Atlanta Cycling has two weekday rides
during the off-season. The rides are Tuesday and Thursday and both
start at the Vinings store at 4:30 PM. Winter pace.
http://www.atlantacycling.com.
Women's Group MTB Rides From SORBA Woodstock:
n Women's Day, we proudly announced a bike give away opportunity.
The ladies who participated in the event on 10/16/10, were the first
to earn a ticket towards a chance to win a Specialized Women's Myka
FSR Comp. http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?spid=52797&scid=1000&scname=Mountain
This bike give away is possible through a grant from Specialized
with SORBA Woodstock to promote mountain biking to women for a
healthy and active lifestyle. Group ride dates will be posted on
this site each month, and when you attend a women's group ride
hosted by SORBA Woodstock, you will get a ticket for a chance to win
the bike. The more rides you attend, the more chances you will get
to win the bike. The bike will be given away at Pedalpalooza on May
7th, 2011, at noon and the lucky winner must be present to win. This
will give you plenty of opportunities to attend rides and
participate in events with SORBA Woodstock. The dates and times for
rides and events will be posted here. If it is raining or the trails
are closed, then the rides will be canceled and rescheduled for
another date when possible. All rides will begin at the times
indicated on the dates below by meeting in the parking lot by the
kiosk at the entrance to the trail head. Email events@sorbawoodstock.org
if you have any questions.
Women's Group Rides ticket earning dates:
* Saturday, 10/23, at 4pm at Taylor Randahl Trails at Rope Mill Park
(Intermediate Trail)
* Sunday, 10/31, at noon at Blankets Creek Intermediate Ride and
1:30 Beginner Ride
* Sunday, 11/14, 1:30pm Beginner Ride and 2:30 Intermediate Ride at
Blankets Creek
* Saturday, 12/4, 2:00pm Intermediate Ride at Taylor Randahl Trails
at Rope Mill Park
* Saturday, 12/11, 2:00pm Beginner Ride and 3:00pm
Intermediate/Advanced Ride at Blankets Creek
More MTB Trails in Dahlonega From the
SORBA forum (but not from SORBA) There's a 192 acre abandoned
state park just south of Dahlonega that the county parks dept. is
considering resurrecting and developing, and mountain biking trails
are one of the possible developments. This would be a great place to
put some beginner-friendly bike trails in, since the ones out at
Bull Mtn. are pretty steep and gnarly.
Please take this survey that the local newspaper has put together to
voice your opinion and promote mountain bike developement
(especially if you live nearby):
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XNRHCNQ
More details:
http://www.gregridestrails.com/2010/11/mountain-bike-trails-proposed-for.html
11-5-2010 Winter Cross Series
CX Mag gives the GA Winter Cross Series some love.
2011 Calendar BUT, TRISH!! Where is the 2011 calendar?
Patience, I say, patience! Most race associations will not
release the calendar until at least December if not January. sDon't
worry, roadies. Most road races won't start until Greenville, SC in
February. In the meantime, get your
WBL On. Mountain
bikers can get a sneak peek of the
Gone
Riding races. I'll add other races as soon as I find out the
dates. CXers, I have the known 2011 dates listed on the 2010
calendar. I plan to start the 2011 calendar in the next week or so.
11-8-2010 Marietta Cross Thanks to Daryl Sawyer and crew for
a great, classic cross course in Marietta this weekend!
Marietta Photos My Marietta photos are up at
http://sadlebred.smugmug.com.
Laddie Williams (ACC) think the Marietta cross course was fun! t
11-6-2010 Time Change Just a reminder that most afternoon
group rides end this weekend with the end of Daylight Saving Time
Sunday morning. Most weekend group rides move to 10:00 am. The
Airport ride starts on Sunday. There are a few afternoon group rides
still going on. Check the rides page
for details.
CCA Annual Promoters Meeting Statesville, NC
Saturday, December 4 the Carolinas Cycling Association will host the
2011 Promoters Meeting in Statesville, NC. During the meeting, the
CCA will elect new board members, determine the 2011 racing calendar
and discuss USAC rules and changes. It is strongly encouraged that
ALL clubs and organizers in NC and SC attend the meeting. Lunch will
be provided to all who attend the CCA meeting. Please visit the CCA
website and RSVP if you plan to attend the annual meeting. We are
having BBQ, wings, beans and slaw. After the meeting, Jeff Archer,
owner of First Flight Bikes, has offered to give everyone at the CCA
meeting a guided tour of Mountain Bike Art & Technology in Downtown
Statesville. MOMBAT is a really a neat museum with lots of bike
history. http://mombat.org/MOMBAT/index.html He has hundreds of
classic mountain bikes and writes for Dirt Rag magazine on a regular
basis.
http://www.ncsccyclingassoc.com/
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Lunch: 12:30pm
MOMBAT Tour: 4:30pm
Statesville Fitness & Activity Center -1875 Simonton Road
-Statesville, NC 28625
This event is being held in conjunction with NCCX #8 in Stateville.
The event will be held at the same location as the meeting.
11-10-2010 Big Creek Pump Track From RAMBO: Construction of
the new pump track at Big Creek begins tomorrow (Wed). with a
workparty this Sat from 9-1, and a finish workparty on Sunday Nov
21st. If you can come out for one or both of these dates, your help
will be greatly appreciated, and then we break it in with some test
riding.
11-9-2010 Saturday is the launch of Winter - Kennesaw Beyond
Allatoona. 9am start with A & B & November C group for those
returning to riding. Kennesaw/Beyond Allatoona, 9:00 am. 55 and 75 miles.
Training/Strenuous/Not for casual riders. 18 mph average. Rolling terrain from KSU towards Cartersville. One restroom break and one store stop. Take I-75 to
exit 271-Chastain Rd. Go west on Chastain Rd approximately 1/4 mile and take a
left onto Town Point Dr. Bear right at first intersection and park in
Pacesetter Steal parking lot. Thanks Team Pacesetter! From I-75 and 285 expect
about a 15 minute drive to the start of the ride.
The route is marked with "CW."
2008
Cue Sheet,
2006 Cue Sheet.
2007 Cut Sheet
Roswell Night Rides From RAMBO: Night rides start this
Wednesday, Nov. 9 at Big Creek at 7:00 pm.
How to register
click here.
Night Riding in Gwinnett County GATR is hosting night rides
in
Gwinnett County.
11-11-2010 Want to Ride with George Hincapie? Hincapie
Clothing is hosting a benefit ride for bike mechanic Mark Knights,
who was diagnosed with cancer. George will be doing the long option
on the ride. http://blog.hincapie.com/
11-13-2010 Allatoona Work Party
From SORBA: We will be doing finish work on the trail and
possibly some corridor clearing as well.
9AM – 1PM. Please bring: 1. water & snacks -- lunch provided after
2. gloves 3. closed-toe shoes or boots 4. Tools provided 2450 Pitner
Road Acworth, GA
Cyclist Killed in Dacula Trish's note: Does anyone know who
this is?
http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/home/headlines/107539858.html
11-15-2010 Camp Jordan The Camp Jordan CX race was Sunday in
East Ridge, TN. Thanks to Mark Facszewski and crew for a fun race!
Camp Jordan Photos My Camp Jordan photos are up at
http://sadlebred.smugmug.com.
Belmont Ollerenshaw pre-runs the course with his dad, A racer Doug,
at Camp Jordan.
This photo series is of Gabe Charvat (Faster Moustache) in the sand
pit in the Single Speed race at Camp Jordan.
11-16-2010 Pedicabs Could Pedicabs be coming to Atlanta?
http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/rickshaws-may-roll-again-741132.html
11-17-2010 Roswell
Bicycles: "Be sure to stop by Roswell Bicycles Friday November
19th at 7:00pm for a Q and A session with USAC Elite Coach Hunter
Allen and Dr.Andrew Coggan. This will be Dr. Coggan's only planned
bike shop visit for the year! We will have beverages for the Q and A
session and will be followed by a book signing. This may be the only
time Hunter Allen and Dr. Andrew Coggin will be together for a book
signing, take advantage!"
Georgia Bikes News Hello from Georgia Bikes! It has been a
while since you last heard from us, but we are happy to let you know
that Geogia Bikes is back, and we are ready to get to work for
Georgia's cycling community! Over the past year, Georgia Bikes has
experienced some significant and exciting changes:
* We have a new Board of Directors representing all types of
cyclists from around the state
* We received “Share the Road” tag funds from the Governor’s
Office of Highway Safety for statewide educational programs
* We have a new, full-time Executive Director
With this recent growth, we are now poised to make serious progress
in improving Georgia’s bicycle laws and infrastructure, and we’re
ready to make great things happen for bicycling in Georgia! Right
now, our most urgent goal, in partnership with our sister
organization the Georgia Bikes
Alliance, is to hire a lobbyist for the upcoming legislative
session.
As you already know, Georgia needs a “3
Foot Passing” law! If you would like to see this bill passed, we
have a perfect giving opportunity for you. To assist the Georgia
Bikes Alliance with hiring a lobbyist to fight for better bicycling
laws, please visit
http://georgiabikes.org/index.php/support/donate Any amount you
can contribute will go a long way toward ensuring that “3 Foot
Passing” becomes the law in Georgia. We thank you for your
continuing support of better bicycling in Georgia.
Because of the GOHS grant and your generous contributions, we are
ready to expand Georgia’s bicycling facilities, improve public
awareness of cyclists’ rights and responsibilities, and create a
safer environment for all types of cycling. Check out our new and
improved website
http://georgiabikes.org, and stay tuned for important updates
from Georgia Bikes!
USA Cycling Club of the Year Applications From Stuart Lamp: I
want to encourage each of you to post the Club of the Year reminder
to your websites. It is a nice competition, and it would be nice to
have several Southeast clubs represented. Here is a link to the
article:
http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=5680....This is
another way to showcase that we have the best riders, races and
clubs in the country!
Regards, Stuart Southeast Regional Coordinator USA Cycling
11-20-2010 Driver Charged in Cyclist's Death Brian Leech was
killed in Gwinnett County on Nov. 11th by an SUV driven by Ellen
Martin. Martin has been charged with following too closely and
vehicular homicide. The
Gwinnett Daily Post has the full article.
Car Free in Atlanta This is an
interesting article about a CNN employee that is car free and
commutes by bike.
Charlotte News From Charlotte Sports Cycling: Charlotte
Sports Cycling is proud to partner with the North Carolina Cyclo-Cross
Series and host stop number eight of the series on December 5 in
Statesville, NC The event will be held at Statesville Recreation and
Parks Activity Center and is conveniently located to both I-40 and
I-77. The course will be great for spectators and participants
both as most of the course will be visible from the parking area.
The course be exciting for the experience crosser yet great for the
first time racers. Food will be available onsite. For more
detailed info or to register online, please visit:
http://www.nccyclocross.com/index.html OR
http://www.charlottemtnbike.com/
Special thanks to our presenting sponsors: Brent Farley with Liberty
Mutual and Awards Express. Awards Express has been supplying
Charlotte Sports Cycling with trophies, medals and plaques for over
10 years. If you would like more info on the sweetest trophies or
medals in the industry, contact Elisha Lutz at
elutz@awardsexpress.net
Also, SouthPark Cycles, Brushy Mountain Bicycles, First Flight
Bikes, Carolina Bicycle Company, Trek Bicycle Shop of Charlotte,
Cool Breeze Cyclery and Blood, Sweat and Gears will all be there
supporting the event and cheering on the race participants.
2011 Winter Short Track Mountain Bike Series
Kicking off January 16 Dates for the much anticipated Winter Short
Track Series have been posted on the event website. We are still
working on sponsors for the 2011 season but wanted to spread the
word as we have secured the dates. We had originally worked on
running the series a little later but softball starts in late
February so the park is not available.
The series will once again be held on Sundays: January 16, 23 and
30, February 6 and 13. Renaissance Park Short Track Series
registration will be available soon. We are actually going to run a
"Christmas Special" this year....info posted soon. For more
info on the series, check out
www.charlottemtnbike.com
11-22-2010 NC Grand Prix Carolina Cycling News has coverage
of the NC Grand Prix
Saturday and
Sunday.
Anniston CX Photos My photos of the Bama Cross
Anniston Night Race are up! Thanks to the Bama Cross crew for a
fun race!
11-23-2010
11-24-2010 Heritage Park Closed "From SORBA Athens: Heritage
Park Trail will be closed this Sunday the 28th for a running race.
You might be able to get on after 3ish but this isn't guaranteed.
Thanks!"
Georgia Bikes From Goergia Bikes: Do you know of a new
bicycling advocacy organization in Georgia? Could it use $1,500?
Georgia Bikes is pleased to announce the availability of ten $1,500
"seed grants," which will assist new and emerging nonprofit
bicycling advocacy organizations in Georgia. To be eligible,
applicants must meet the following criteria:
1) Organization must be based in Georgia.
2) Organization must be a newly formed bicycle advocacy organization
or advisory committee.
3) Organization must actively promote bicycle safety and road
sharing in Georgia.
The grant application is available online
http://georgiabikes.org/administrator/components/com_civicrm/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=1&qid=2328.
Submission deadline is December 31st, 2010, 5:00 PM EST. A Georgia
Bikes Grant Review Committee will determine grant recipients. Award
announcements will be made by January 15, 2011. Funding for these
grants is being provided by the Governor's Office of Highway Safety,
using money raised from the "Share the Road" specialty car tag.
Support better cycling in Georgia and buy yours when you renew your
tag!
Also, don't forget to support better bicycling laws in Georgia! We
are raising funds to support our lobbying efforts at the state
capitol. We are focusing on two pieces of legislation, a "Better
Bicycling" bill and a "Three Foot Passing" bill, which will
establish three feet as the minimum safe passing distance in
Georgia. So far, we have raised $225 from generous GBAN members -
kep up the momentum & make your contribution today!
All best & safe riding, Brent A. Buice Executive Director Georgia
Bikes! 706.372.9529
info@georgiabikes.org
La Ruta Thomas Turner from Georgia was one of the top
Americans at La Ruta, a mountain bike stage race in Costa Rica.
11-25-2010 Atlanta Cycling Sale Black Friday extends
through the weekend at
Atlanta Cycling. Stop by either store – Ansley or Vinings, to
enjoy a 15% discount on our full stock of clothing AND accessories.
This includes our complete range of winter wear which may…be needed
shortly. Cooler days are just ahead.
11-29-2010 Serenbe CX Photos My Serenbe CX Photos are up at
http://sadlebred.smugmug.com.
Shane Schreihart (Bikeman) bunny hops the barriers at the Serenbe
Give Thanks for Cross race.
Mt. Tabor SORBA Paulding reports that the 3rd loop at the Mt.
Tabor trails is now open.
11-30-2010 First WBL! From the WBL: What: WBL, the First Ride
of the Year: Homer the Twisty Way© (new route)
When: 4 December 2010
Where: Sunshine Cycles in downtown Athens
Time: 10 a.m. (window open)
Interactive map:
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3992203
Directions: print directions
Length: 4 hours/75 miles
Exit Route: Prince → Access Road
Store Stop: Homer (halfway)
Pee Break: 1 hour in
Points: 2 points for signing in. No sprints.
Sprints: None
Attack Zone: None
Advice Column: Tip the sag driver, or else.
*The WBL is pleased to report that last season’s book has now
arrived and you may grab one at the first ride of the year on 4
December 2010. This year’s book contains an additional 8 stories
from 8 fine story-tellers in addition to the usual sad fare. This is
a limited edition run (100 copies).*
AJC Article The AJC had a good article about
cycling in Roswell.
Want to be a Georgia Bikes Board Member? From Georgia Bikes:
Here is the official location for applying to be a board member of
Georgia Bikes. Georgia Bikes manages the ride to the capitol and is
funded by a Dept of Highway Safety grant and has a full time
director. We help support the legislation move to better bicycling
laws and many
other things to make riding in Georgia a better experience. To see
what is involved and apply go here:
http://www.georgiabikes.org/index.php/orginfo/aboutus/60-boardrecruit
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