January 29, 2010
Ready to put in some base miles?
Have you ever thought about racing? Do you beat your friends in the sprints? up the hills? Have you ever watched the Tour de France and said to yourself ‘I want to try that’, now is your chance.
Orange 20 Bikes announces the inception of their racing team and cycling club. Become a member and share in the Orange 20 family, whether you want to race, or you just enjoy cycling in a group and want to benefit from training with knowledgeable, friendly riders. The racing team will be overseen by Glenn Hays, ex-Raleigh team rider with racing experience in the US (districts and National Championships), Belgium, Holland, France, and Australia. He will also be representing Orange 20 in some Masters road and stage races this season.
Drop by the shop or show up for any of the weekly rides below for more info.
Training rides (links below have route, mileage, and elevation profile)
Tuesdays at 9:00 am at Griffith Park east entrance, Los Feliz Blvd. and Riverside Dr. – 40 miles
http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/ca/los%20angeles/397126445863099602
Wednesdays at 9:00 am at Griffith Park east entrance, Los Feliz Blvd. and Riverside Dr. – 35 miles
http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/ca/los%20angeles/212126445989165129
Thursdays at 9:00 am at Griffith Park east entrance, Los Feliz Blvd. and Riverside Dr. – 50 miles
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/los-angeles/978126445940654246
Sundays at 8:00 Como Street Ride at Jamboree and interstate 5 in Irvine (Orange County). This is a very fast training ‘race’ (stop for all lights) through Santiago Canyon in OC: 100 or more riders, including some of the best in the country, plenty of riders of all levels, 2 different routes, easier at 35 miles, tough and fast at 42 miles, several groups form after the 1st climb, and a carpool from the shop at 7:00 am on most Sundays.
All rides (except Sun) subject to time or route change due to weather or group consensus, you can always check back here for more updated info…
...THIS COULD BE YOU... (image from merriam webster visual dictionary)
We will also be fielding a track team and Orange 20 training sessions in the Velodrome at Cal State Dominguez Hills this year. Orange 20 club membership required for this and also recieve benefits such as racing clinics, coaching, assistance on race day, team tactical meetings prior to each race, promoting community events, and special club discounts on all items in the Orange 20 bike store along with flying the Orange 20 racing team colors on our new team jerseys and shorts (currently in design and will be available in March).
Comment by Nomad — January 30, 2010 @ 8:44 am