Women Go for the Gold: Central Coast Cycling Classic Women's Focus Weekend,
National Championships – Masters Road & Junior Track, Bike Talk: Women on Bikes
By Dorothy Wong
It was an amazing 4th of July season where women from So Cal were making their mark in cycling across the nation taking home 14 National Championships from Juniors to Masters 70+!
Supporting the women was the theme of the Central Coast Cycling Classic in San Luis Obispo, three days of women-focused activities hosted by the Women’s Cyclng Challenge including a celebration ride through the scenic roads of SLO, a women’s clinic, road racing for all levels including masters women, a meet and greet dinner, and women’s boutique and warm-up lounge at the finale of the SCNCA Elite Criterium Championships. Pam Schuster (Helens) swept both days earning the 35+ win and the Cat1/2 Elite Crit Championship. Kimberly Turner (Chicken Ranch) won the Cat 3 Crit Championship and Sara Bell of Ventura (Metal MTN) won the Cat 4 Crit title. Sue Fish (Kalyra) and Jeanette Candau (Echelon) won the Cycling Made Real – 2 day points competition 35+ 45+. Thanks to SLO-Nexxus, Shaba Mohseni of Nimble Creative for providing an incredible opportunity for women. More than 100 women took part in the weekend!
Photos for the event can be found at: ShotBoxPhotos.com
In the midst of summer and Tour de France, don’t miss this Saturday’s live web-radio show, “Bike Talk: Women on Bikes” featuring women who are "Going for the Gold"... a live web-radio show from 10am to 12n featuring some of our Junior women talking about their recent experience at track national championships.
We will start off the show with fun things to do this weekend in So Cal... featuring the “All Sports Los Angeles Film Festival” Saturday evening at the Raleigh Studios in Hollywood. We will one of the film makers, Stephen Auerbach about his "Bicycle Dreams" documentary telling amazing stories about the Race Across America.
Info at: www.allsportslafilmfest.com
Special guests include: Olympian and World Champion Sarah Hammer recounting her role of support at Junior Track Nationals, how much it means to see these young ladies succeed, how she started and how important support is in achieving her dreams/goals including her Olympic plans for 2012 where she will promote her new Pro Track team (American Track Foundation). We will also have Olympian and World Champion, Amber Neben who has been racing in Italy at the Giro Donne - stage race for women. She is one of our most achieved cyclists in the current cycling scene and is a mentor for USA Cycling's Women's Development program. Amber will speak about the support of the foundation for young er female athletes and also her own pursuit of Olympic glory in 2012. Amazingly enough, all if these women are from Southern California!!!
Other guests include: Jill Gass talking about her Kalyra Women's Team RAAM goals for 2010 then we'll segue into her account fresh off her two-time national champion experience at USA Cycling's Masters National Road Championships in Louisville, KY. We will end the show with an amazing cyclists in their 70's…. Pat Baker (Lighting Velo) who just won two national road championships and bicycle commuter Jean and her love of the bike, no matter what age.
Live show can be heard at: www.killradio.org/listen_popup.html Bike Talk can be found at: BikeTalk.us Podcast is downloadable at Los Angeles public radio KPFK.org
MORE FUN STUFF FOR LADIES IN JULY:
The Next Ladies Only Track Session (LOTS) will be this Sat July 11 from 12-2pm at the Encino Velodrome. (where the 405 meets the 101)
All LOTS Sessions are designed for both beginners and experienced racers.
Session fee is $10 and includes the use of a rental bike if needed.
For more information please visit my blog at zippydsnail.blogspot.com or email me a [email protected]
Team Possabilities Road Cycling Clinic in Redlands, Friday and Saturday 7/24-25 with race practice at the San Marcos Criterium. The clinic is in such demand it quickly sold out at 40 and with a little support is now at 70 attendees!
The clinic is looking for a few experienced racing women to support the size of the clinic. Clinic assists should have proficiency in the following bike handling skills: group riding etiquette, pacelines, gear selection, eating and drinking on the bike, bumping and cornering. Host housing and meals will be covered. If interested in helping, please contact: Wendy Hoopes at: [email protected]
