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SoCalCross Prestige Series Race #3: Spooky Cross Report
10/31/06 - "Earl” the robust hillbilly, Tinkerbell, and not to leave out Mr. Booty-licious Baldovino were just a few of the Halloween “cross” dressers at Spooky Cross: Round 3 of the SoCalCross Prestige Series. The now infamous Spooky Cross race course will go down in So Cal history as a classic Halloween treat. more >
Matt Gunnell (PAA) races single-speed at the Spooky Cross.
Cannondale Invites You to Demo Their New Bikes
10/29/06 - The Cannondale Demo Truck will be at the following events:
November 5 – MT Sac Fall Classic, Pomona, Ca. MTSAC College 8 am – 2 pm. Test the new sub 24 lbs Carbon Rush before it hits stores in December.
November 7 – Heritage East Crit, Fontana, Ca. 6:30 pm – 9 pm. Test the new System 6 or Carbon Synapse SL.
McLane Pacific Classic is Back On for '07
10/27/06 - The organizers of the McLane Pacific Classic thought they would be forced to cancel the event due to rising costs that USA Cycling is imposing on promoters to be included on the 2007 NRC Calendar. The good news is after a story ran in the local paper, the community rallied and MERCO Credit Union has stepped up to title the race, which will now be called the MERCO Credit Union Classic, presented by McLane Pacific. This was always one of my favorite early season races. Race organizer, Doug Fluetsch, always put on a fun, challenging event and was always helpful in setting us up with a great host family to stay with year after year. It would have been sad to lose an awesome race like this. While the increased prize list requirements are great for the racers, lets hope it doesn't force other NRC events to pull the plug too!
2007 Amgen Tour of California Volunteer Opportunities
10/27/06 - Race organizers announced that volunteer opportunities for the 2007 Amgen Tour of California cycling road race are now posted online at the official tour Web site amgentourofcalifornia.com. Volunteers can apply online for positions ranging from course marshal and hospitality host, to security, media relations and medical support. The 2007 Amgen Tour of California is scheduled for February 18-25. International cycling teams will race through 650 miles of scenic landscape from northern to southern California in a six-day road race modeled after the Tour de France.
Training Time: Pre-Season Resistance and Base Training
By Dan Vinson
10/26/06 - In the last installment of Training Time, we discussed your Off-Season Break and Activities. In short, upon the end of your racing season (typically August-September in southern California), you should simply rest until your energy levels are up. When that is accomplished, it is time to do some cross-training and core strengthening activities to retain general aerobic fitness. Finally, depending on condition and goals, an athlete may begin a resistance training (weight lifting) program. So, you have taken a break, gone golfing, and done some running over the past five or six weeks. Now, you feel good and are ready to start your training for the 2007 season. So, what is next? What do you do from now until the first race of 2007? more >
Free Ladies Only Track Session at the ADT Velodrome
10/24/06 - The ADT Velodrome is passionate about sharing the thrill of bicycle track riding with the Ladies of the Southland. The first of four Ladies Only Track Sessions at the ADT Velodrome on October 14th was a huge success with nearly 40 women attending, including World Champion Sarah Hammer. The next Free Ladies Only Track Session at the ADT Velodrome will be at Noon on Saturday November 11, 2006. more info >
For 2007, Youth Brings Experience for Health Net Presented by Maxxis
10/23/06 - 2007 will not be a re-building year for the Health Net Pro Cycling Team Presented by Maxxis. "It will be more like a re-birth," states Team Directeur Sportif Jeff Corbett, noting that the re-shaped squad will more resemble the first two NRC championship teams of 2004 and 2005. With the departure of long-time veterans Gord Fraser, Mike Sayers and Scott Moninger, the team will see a youth movement in 2007. "Our oldest guy will be Nathan O'Neill," Corbett said, "and he'll only be 32." more >
Red Bull Road Rage Roster is Set, Who is the Best Road Descender?
10/20/06 - The field is set and on November 11th, the world's best cyclists will return to Tuna Canyon in Malibu, California for the chance to prove they are the fastest downhill road rider on the planet. Last year's inaugural winner and former world downhill mountain bike champion Myles Rockwell will have his work cut out for him defending his crown against an elite field of the worlds best. Paolo Savoldelli is making the trip over to defend his unofficial title of, “il Falco,” or “The Falcon.” more >
Mountain Bike Legend Ned Overend Visits SoCal
Deadly Nedly gets ready to lead a ride at Will Rogers State Park
in Pacific Palisades presented by Cynergy Cycles.
A wide range of Specialized demo bikes were available for everyone to try.
Tour of Missouri will Bring World Class Cyclists to the Show Me State
10/17/06 - It was announced today that the state will play host to the inaugural Tour of Missouri professional cycling race, September 11 - 16, 2007. The Tour of Missouri follows on the successful format of the Tour of California, Tour of Georgia and Tour of Utah as an opportunity to showcase their state via a professional bike race. The Tour of Missouri will be on the UCI Calendar and is part of the new USA Cycling Pro Tour. Lets just hope everyone pronounces Missouri correctly and doesn't call it the Tour of Missoura.
T-Mobile Women's Team Has a New Look for 2007
10/17/06 - Fresh off a hugely successful first full season of international competition the T-Mobile women’s team is aiming even higher in 2007 with a world-class roster of eleven riders from six nations. Leading riders Ina-Yoko Teutenberg, Judith Arndt and Kim Anderson stay with the team, and they will be joined by eight new athletes, including two-time World Cup Series winner Oenone Wood (Australia), in a squad that blends youth and experience. A new management regime has also been appointed, with Kristy Scrymgeour (Australia) taking over as team manager and Anna Wilson (Australia) as directeur sportif. Since their appointment, the duo have moved quickly to build on the success of last season, bringing Petra Rossner (Germany) on board as team coach and assembling a diverse roster capable of competing and winning across the entire season. more >
USA Cycling to Hold Mechanics Clinic this January
10/15/06 - Have you ever wondered how Pro Bike Team mechanics or mechanics for nuetral support outfits like SRAM, Mavic and Shimano are so good? The first step to becoming a great bike mechanic is to attend the Bill Woodul Race Mechanic Clinic from January 11-14 at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs for mechanics who wish to become USA Cycling licensed mechanics. Past graduates of the clinic have gone on to work for teams all over the world. As a rider, I had the opportunity to work with many mechanics that went through this program and they are the best in the business. more >
Landis Case Information Online for the Public
10/12/06 - Floyd Landis, 2006 Tour de France winner, has made public his case documents that use fact-based science to support his innocence in the alleged positive doping test of July 20, 2006. You can download the documents presenting his case at box.net. For more info and login passwords please visit floydlandis.com.
Lots of Great Fall Fun Rides Coming Up
10/11/06 - There are a lot of excellent Fun Rides coming up in the Fall months that will keep your legs turning. This weekend there are several to choose from, including the Tour de Scottsdale in beautiful Scottsdale, AZ, the Palm Springs Running and Cycling Festival, which has a wide variety of distances and an uphill time trial up the infamous Tram Road, and the Long Beach ICB Marathon Bike Tour which shares the famous Long Beach Marathon course. Next week, the Santa Barbara MS 150 Bike Tour & Fest takes place, which raises money for a great cause. In November, you can look forward to the classic Solvang Prelude, Tour de Foothills that starts in Upland and El Tour de Tucson, which usually attracts a few pros that ride it like a race. For more info on these great rides and others, please visit our Fun Ride Schedule.
