Friday, November 27, 2009

"King" of the team rides

Team Rides are a great way to engage and learn about your race buddies.

Jaycee Cary has taken the mantle of team ride leader but that doesn't mean your opinion, or your ride, is not welcomed. It is. Jaycee needs/want to get us out to new areas, and we all want to learn great new routes.

Suggest your route to Jaycee, to get it on the calendar for an up coming team event date. Let's agree to make it a "Map my ride" or "Google Map" attachment and your commentary for when it's appropriate.

My Favourite off season route was the 5 counties ride hosted by LA Wheelmen.  super nice near zero traffic and just as many services (bring food water and electrolytes) if you do it unsupported. http://lawheelmen.org/schedule.htm

Early season RR builder  - lots of climbing - 
Saturday, November 14 - 8:00 a.m. FIVE COUNTY CENTURY This is our annual century in the wilds of Los Angeles, Kern, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties. Registration is required and there is a small fee involved to cover the cost of support. Chairpersons are Renee Smith and Clem Bartolai. Below are all the pertinent details. We hope to see you there.

WHERE: Start Location: The century will start at the Latter Day Saints Church parking lot in Lake of the Woods, California, which is north of Los Angeles near Gorman. Take the Golden State Freeway (I-5) north to the Frazier Park Exit (1st exit after passing Gorman). At the bottom of the ramp, turn left and go 6.4 miles and turn right into the church parking lot. Park at the far (west) end of the lot. We would like to thank Bishop Jeff Neeley for allowing us to use the church parking lot.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Team Camp was awesome

Thanks to all the guys that made it up to Solvang for our 4/5 Team Camp this past weekend. It was an amazing weekend of riding, hanging, soaking, eating, and Jenga. For those who missed it don't worry, we'll do something like this again for sure.

Pics are posted and can be viewed here:

See you guys on the Simi Ride in December!

JP


Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Solvang Team Mini-Camp ride routes/start times




These are the rides we have planned for the weekend. Remember, don’t be put off by distances or elevation, we will be taking these rides nice and slowly. No KOMs, no sprints, no TTs. Just a bunch of us out there on beautiful roads riding as a team. If the group splinters because of climbing pace, we will regroup regularly. Scenic overlooks will be stopped at. Pictures will be taken. Fun will be had.


Friday afternoon fun ride/warmup/scenic stroll

Happy Cyn/Ballard 1-2 hours, 1PM Start
30 Miles/900 Ft. climbing
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/solvang/372124573576070080


Saturday epic team ride!

Jalama Beach – 5+ hours, 9AM Start (to accommodate those driving up Sat)
Alisal Canyon start, Hwy 1 to Jalama road, Beach and back through Santa Rosa. Beautiful stuff!
78 miles/4000 Ft. climbing
http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/CA/Solvang%2C%20CA/847125796772033597


Sunday Classic Team Camp Ride- tougher but we will take it nice and tempo!

Mt Figueroa Loop – 4 hours, 8AM start
45 Miles/4200 Ft. climbing
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/solvang/13151696

Twitter / teamlg