May: Bike to Work Month
May15 = Bike to Work Day. Pedal your way to work and make a difference with others in your community by sending a clear message to the city: we use these roads! Your participation is tracked and will make an impact on city planning (ie: additional bicycle lanes, and safe bicycle facilities).
Props to LB for rallying the troops and coordinating not only 1, but 2 TGH Bike to Work Month teams for the Group Health Bike to Work Challenge! Can you beat their diligent miles? Register yourself or create your very own team at work.
Mar 16: Workshop: Race Debrief 6:30pm
Lads, meet at Diane’s gaff in Kirkland to rant about ye first race; whether it was the dog’s bollocks or perhaps it took donkey’s years to finish the damn race. This is a St. Patty’s inspired potluck, so bring your favorite [Irish] dish…or drink to share. Diane’s providin’ baked potatoes with all the craic; Candace, green salad. Sign-up here with your name and dish - details will be sent to the listserv next week.
World Cyclocross Champs
Congratulations to Jadine and Lee for their success at the Masters World Championships! Way to represent in Mol, Belgium.
Women 50+ Category - Lee Smith, 4th Place
Women 30-39 Category – Jadine Riley, 5th Place
A word from the ‘Masters’: “A huge thank you to everyone who sent us good wishes, good vibes and chased down the results in our absence - we very much felt the support while we were there!”
See pics from their race in our flikr photostream [to your right].
Cherry Blossom Cycling Classic
4 Stages. 3 Days. $8000 in prizes. TGH will see you at the starting line!
Sorella Forte and Race Director, Chad Sperry, team up this year to host this classic stage race April 3-5 in The Dalles, Oregon. A tremendous stage race located one hour east of Portland. With an average day time high of 60 degrees and .5″ of rain for April, the region is truly the Banana Belt of the Northwest. Courses are top-notch with many of the roads debuting on the NRC with the Mt. Hood Cycling Classic.
Courses are well balanced and favor no one but those who are willing to ride hard and have a strong, early season fitness. Register by February 25 and receive a $10 discount. Field limits are mandatory so be sure and register early to secure your spot.
Feb 09: Workshop: Race Prep 6:30pm
Race Calendar overview and preparation. Amanda and Tamara will lead discussions around team-focused events, race courses and strategy.
Hosted by Justine (Sand Point, Seattle).
RSVP below and additional details will be distributed to the listserv later this week.
Jan 23: Sponsor Appreciation Party
Mark your calendars and plan to join us in celebration of a successful 2008 season of road, mountain, cross and track racing; all possible with our generous sponsor support.
Details will be delivered to your inbox…
CX Report: TGH Representin’
The Cyclocross season is quickly coming to a close with the USA National Championships (Dec 11-14)
in Kansas City, MO and the World Masters Championships (January 24) in Mol, Belgium.
Two of our top-ranked racers will compete in
these renowned events: Jadine Riley and Lee Smith.
Ah yeah, bring home the bacon, ladies!
TGH was sure to put the CX smack-down across both WA and OR. Lee won the Cat 3 Seattle Cyclocross Series (SCS), Rachel Headley (5th), Karen Wilkinson (8th), Devon Simpson (9th), and Izette Swan rocked 6th in the singlespeed category. Also in the SCS, having just raced the US Gran Prix in Portland, OR, Jadine ranks 4th in the Cat 1/2 field and won the Cascade Cross Series. Jen Akeroyd placed 2nd in Oregon’s Cross Crusade Series as a B, and Jan Moss 4th in the 45+ category. TGH also had 10 additional teammates posting solid results throughout the ‘08 season.
Dec 15: Workshop: Core Training 7:00pm
Who couldn’t use a core lesson, right?
Core Strength = More Power to your Pedals.
Izette is offering a 1 hour class @ Real Rehab.
Bring an excercise ball if you have one.
All members are invited.
Be prepared to make it burn!
Nov 20: Workshop: Bike Maintenance 7:30pm
Nov 17: Workshop: Training to Race 6:30pm
These knowledgeable ladies will outline a basic training program to follow throughout winter. They will also address any questions about VO2 testing, proper bike fit and personal coaching. We are fortunate to have such expertise on our team, so don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to prepare for your next race season.
