See great stuff at these cyclingnews.com links:
Contador concerned
Armstrong's return Down Under
QuickStep hankering for Lance
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Words of Wisdom and Safety, Scott McNeal
Hey all,
Tough topic coming here. Recent events and/or near events on the Cancun ride prompt me to write this e-mail. This also applies to other rides where things get competitive. I hope I don't offend anyone in particular, but in an effort to produce a safer ride...
We all want to ride well, and we all want to be with the group that best fits our riding style. Some of us are riding well and getting better. Some of us have a history of riding well, but haven't been able to get on the bike as much as before and aren't as strong as we once were. What ride do we choose? A or B? It really DOES matter, both in terms of safety and riding manners-wise.
The easist way to get better is to ride with stronger riders. However, it is important that you recognize your limits and minimize your "liabilities" in the pack. DON'T try to exceed your
abilities; when a rider is at his limits, he is the most dangerous. Stay in the back and let people from the left paceline in. You can maintain position and use a lot less energy. As you get stronger, take a short pull every once in a while; it is ok to skip a pull because the group will recognize that you are making an effort when you can.
If you are getting dropped off the back of the pack on a consistent basis, think about telling the group that you are going to drop off. Most likely, someone will drop off with you. You probably aren't the only one suffering! Think about the B ride for the next time and be one of the studs taking more than your share of pulls. You will benefit greatly from this.
Sprint sections will always be part of the Cancun culture. A lot of winning a sprint zone is being in the right place at the right time. Don't force your position at the end and put others at risk! There will be other sprint zones! You may think crossing the yellow line is the only way to pass, but it sets a bad precedent and is frowned upon/illegal in real racing around here. You may see good riders do it, but the rider I respect most in the upstate doesn't, and that is good enough for me. (Nazgul)
There have been three bad injuries in the last month. If you ride, you will fall at some point, unfortunately. Let's keep it to a minimum on our watch!
Scott McNeal
Tough topic coming here. Recent events and/or near events on the Cancun ride prompt me to write this e-mail. This also applies to other rides where things get competitive. I hope I don't offend anyone in particular, but in an effort to produce a safer ride...
We all want to ride well, and we all want to be with the group that best fits our riding style. Some of us are riding well and getting better. Some of us have a history of riding well, but haven't been able to get on the bike as much as before and aren't as strong as we once were. What ride do we choose? A or B? It really DOES matter, both in terms of safety and riding manners-wise.
The easist way to get better is to ride with stronger riders. However, it is important that you recognize your limits and minimize your "liabilities" in the pack. DON'T try to exceed your
abilities; when a rider is at his limits, he is the most dangerous. Stay in the back and let people from the left paceline in. You can maintain position and use a lot less energy. As you get stronger, take a short pull every once in a while; it is ok to skip a pull because the group will recognize that you are making an effort when you can.
If you are getting dropped off the back of the pack on a consistent basis, think about telling the group that you are going to drop off. Most likely, someone will drop off with you. You probably aren't the only one suffering! Think about the B ride for the next time and be one of the studs taking more than your share of pulls. You will benefit greatly from this.
Sprint sections will always be part of the Cancun culture. A lot of winning a sprint zone is being in the right place at the right time. Don't force your position at the end and put others at risk! There will be other sprint zones! You may think crossing the yellow line is the only way to pass, but it sets a bad precedent and is frowned upon/illegal in real racing around here. You may see good riders do it, but the rider I respect most in the upstate doesn't, and that is good enough for me. (Nazgul)
There have been three bad injuries in the last month. If you ride, you will fall at some point, unfortunately. Let's keep it to a minimum on our watch!
Scott McNeal
Monday, September 22, 2008
6 Gap Plans, directions, etc
I’ve included several links that might be helpful for our adventure this weekend. In addition to regular stuff, we will need to bring bedding (sheets, pillow). AIM will have bunk-style beds and outdoor showers. Their facility is 7-8 miles from restaurants and shopping for last-minute supplies. I saw that the ride has showers at the finish—probably makes sense to shower and leave from there instead of driving back down to Gainesville.
I would suggest we carpool from the 290 Ingle’s, leaving about 3:00 or so Saturday. We can go directly to Dahlonega, pick up packets, and then head to Gainesville or dinner, whatever the group preference. I’d like to get to AIM before dark if we could as it is out in the country—there’s not much around there.
Six Gap website
AIM website
Driving directions to AIM
(I have never taken the MapQuest route. I take a different route that goes closer to Gainesville and then heads north to AIM. It uses fewer back roads. We can do that if you’d prefer—it’s the same travel time.)
Driving directions from AIM to packet pick-up in Dahlonega
I would suggest we carpool from the 290 Ingle’s, leaving about 3:00 or so Saturday. We can go directly to Dahlonega, pick up packets, and then head to Gainesville or dinner, whatever the group preference. I’d like to get to AIM before dark if we could as it is out in the country—there’s not much around there.
Six Gap website
AIM website
Driving directions to AIM
(I have never taken the MapQuest route. I take a different route that goes closer to Gainesville and then heads north to AIM. It uses fewer back roads. We can do that if you’d prefer—it’s the same travel time.)
Driving directions from AIM to packet pick-up in Dahlonega
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Poor Astana sure needs Lance. . .
Final GC for the 63rd Vuelta a España:
Final General classification
1 Alberto Contador Velasco (Spa) Astana 80.40.08
2 Levi Leipheimer (USA) Astana 0.46
3 Carlos Sastre Candil (Spa) Team CSC - Saxo Bank 4.12
4 Ezequiel Mosquera Miguez (Spa) Xacobeo Galicia 5.19
5 Alejandro Valverde Belmonte (Spa) Caisse d'Epargne 6.00
6 Joaquin Rodriguez (Spa) Caisse d'Epargne 6.50
7 Robert Gesink (Ned) Rabobank 6.55
8 David Moncoutié (Fra) Cofidis - Le Crédit par Téléphone 10.10
9 Egoi Martinez De Esteban (Spa) Euskaltel - Euskadi 10.57
10 Marzio Bruseghin (Ita) Lampre 11.56
11 Oliver Zaugg (Swi) Gerolsteiner 12.38
12 Daniel Moreno Fernandez (Spa) Caisse d'Epargne 13.35
13 Nicolas Roche (Irl) Crédit Agricole 13.41
14 David Garcia Dapena (Spa) Xacobeo Galicia 15.59
15 Juan Manuel Garate (Spa) Quick Step 17.53
16 Jurgen Van Goolen (Bel) Team CSC - Saxo Bank 20.14
17 David Arroyo Duran (Spa) Caisse d'Epargne 21.33
18 John Gadret (Fra) AG2R La Mondiale 22.34
19 Sandy Casar (Fra) Française des Jeux 24.57
20 Andreas Klöden (Ger) Astana 25.13
Thursday, September 18, 2008
High-mile Saturday option info
I noted some of us are meeting at my house to LEAVE for Cancun at 7:40—Cancun ride Sat starts at 8:30—
Here is the route we'll take to Cancun if any want to meet at my house or along the way.
My home is the 218 summerfied rd part of this—590 5458
Here is the route we'll take to Cancun if any want to meet at my house or along the way.
My home is the 218 summerfied rd part of this—590 5458
Monday, September 15, 2008
Descending
All, we have had a second descending accident in the past few weeks. First our mega-mile friend Steve Roberts and now this note (emailed from John Barrett):
"Good morning!
Many of you know Derek and Kelly Kazlowksi from the Cancun ride on Wednesday and other rides. Derek was coming down Hogback Saturday solo, had a flat in a turn, and went down hard. He got quite a bit of road rash, cracked three ribs, fractured his scapula, and had a partially collapsed lung. He lay in the middle of the road, unable to move because he could hardly breath (from the collapsed lung). He used one foot to drag his bike to him, get his phone out of the seat bag, and called 911. A kind resident, coming down the mountain, stayed with him until the ambulance arrived. (Fortunately, they stopped since Derek was still in the middle of the road!) After the ambulance took him down the mountain to Harmon Field, he was airlifted to Spartanburg Regional. He is home this morning and I’m sure would appreciate any e-mails.
His e-mail address is:
Derek.Kozlowski@Milliken.com
If you’d like to give him a call, his home phone is: 703-3569
Please remember Derek in your prayers."
"Good morning!
Many of you know Derek and Kelly Kazlowksi from the Cancun ride on Wednesday and other rides. Derek was coming down Hogback Saturday solo, had a flat in a turn, and went down hard. He got quite a bit of road rash, cracked three ribs, fractured his scapula, and had a partially collapsed lung. He lay in the middle of the road, unable to move because he could hardly breath (from the collapsed lung). He used one foot to drag his bike to him, get his phone out of the seat bag, and called 911. A kind resident, coming down the mountain, stayed with him until the ambulance arrived. (Fortunately, they stopped since Derek was still in the middle of the road!) After the ambulance took him down the mountain to Harmon Field, he was airlifted to Spartanburg Regional. He is home this morning and I’m sure would appreciate any e-mails.
His e-mail address is:
Derek.Kozlowski@Milliken.com
If you’d like to give him a call, his home phone is: 703-3569
Please remember Derek in your prayers."
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Deer Population Control At Croft State Park
September 17^th and 18^th
October 1^st and 2^nd
October 15^th and 16^th
November 5^th and 6^th
Hunters will be hunting at Croft State Park/ Southside on these dates.
Please refrain from using the park trails during these dates.
October 1^st and 2^nd
October 15^th and 16^th
November 5^th and 6^th
Hunters will be hunting at Croft State Park/ Southside on these dates.
Please refrain from using the park trails during these dates.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Rides Week September 22
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
• We are in for more beautiful weather to meet at Cancuns 'n ride!
HEADLIGHTS ARE A GOOD IDEA. REAR BLINKERS ARE A MUST
AT 5:30 Madeline and friends will lead a friendly chilled out MILD pace of 15-16 avg group. The distance will be 30ish miles.
This is a perfect speed for those who want to use Weds as a recovery ride day.
AT 6pm we'll leave for a 30 mile ride as one group and split up into a coupla groups depending who wants to bust things up. Typically the two groups end up averaging 20 and 18. If that's not enough for you, we'll come back to Cancuns on Blackstock Rd. to devour lots of chips'n salsa, great mexican cuisine and lots of beverage!
HAVE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT FOR FLATS—HAVE A CELL PHONE
NO ONE LEFT BEHIND. We say this knowing that there is always some chance that someone IS left behind.
Most of us have experienced this at some point. While its great to rely on the camaraderie of fellow cyclists,
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
• We are in for more beautiful weather to meet at Cancuns 'n ride!
HEADLIGHTS ARE A GOOD IDEA. REAR BLINKERS ARE A MUST
AT 5:30 Madeline and friends will lead a friendly chilled out MILD pace of 15-16 avg group. The distance will be 30ish miles.
This is a perfect speed for those who want to use Weds as a recovery ride day.
AT 6pm we'll leave for a 30 mile ride as one group and split up into a coupla groups depending who wants to bust things up. Typically the two groups end up averaging 20 and 18. If that's not enough for you, we'll come back to Cancuns on Blackstock Rd. to devour lots of chips'n salsa, great mexican cuisine and lots of beverage!
HAVE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT FOR FLATS—HAVE A CELL PHONE
NO ONE LEFT BEHIND. We say this knowing that there is always some chance that someone IS left behind.
Most of us have experienced this at some point. While its great to rely on the camaraderie of fellow cyclists,
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Saturday Sept. 6, Sunday Sept. 7
Looks dry for today's Tour de Paws. 9 am start. . .
TdP starts here.
Sunday Morning: Recovery ride, leaving from downtown Sptg YMCA @ 8:30; we'll do Ralph's loop.
Two Sunday rides are standing rides from BikeWays:
• 1:30 with Madeline
• 2 with Richard White
See the eRide emails for details.
TdP starts here.
Sunday Morning: Recovery ride, leaving from downtown Sptg YMCA @ 8:30; we'll do Ralph's loop.
Two Sunday rides are standing rides from BikeWays:
• 1:30 with Madeline
• 2 with Richard White
See the eRide emails for details.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Welcome
Hello, cyclists and mainly the Eride group!
This can become a web-based companion to our emailing—if you all want.
It is intended to be informative—a one-stop spot for all your cycling needs. If you want this to survive and grow, email me and offer additional links and categories.
Also, I can post your ride announcements if you wish—just let me know and I will post.
Contact me at: paul.thomas@furman.edu
This can become a web-based companion to our emailing—if you all want.
It is intended to be informative—a one-stop spot for all your cycling needs. If you want this to survive and grow, email me and offer additional links and categories.
Also, I can post your ride announcements if you wish—just let me know and I will post.
Contact me at: paul.thomas@furman.edu
How to Join eRide Emailing List
1) Go online to www.yahoo.com
2) Select the GROUPS button on the left side of the page
3) Type in ERIDE in the FIND A YAHOO! GROUP box and click on SEARCH
4) When the search is complete click on ERIDE ( in purple letters )
5) Scroll down to the JOIN THIS GROUP button and click on it
6) At this point you will need to enter your Yahoo ID and password . If you are not a Yahoo member you can click on the SIGN UP button and create an account with them for free .
7) Fill in the required information on the ERIDE membership application and then click on the JOIN button .
8) The moderator of the ERIDE group ( Greg Kyzer ) will review your membership application and if approved extend you an invitation to join the group . The review is necessary to allow him a chance to weed out spammers .
2) Select the GROUPS button on the left side of the page
3) Type in ERIDE in the FIND A YAHOO! GROUP box and click on SEARCH
4) When the search is complete click on ERIDE ( in purple letters )
5) Scroll down to the JOIN THIS GROUP button and click on it
6) At this point you will need to enter your Yahoo ID and password . If you are not a Yahoo member you can click on the SIGN UP button and create an account with them for free .
7) Fill in the required information on the ERIDE membership application and then click on the JOIN button .
8) The moderator of the ERIDE group ( Greg Kyzer ) will review your membership application and if approved extend you an invitation to join the group . The review is necessary to allow him a chance to weed out spammers .
Weekly Local Rides
Monday:
Tuesday:
• Bike Ways, 6 pm, 30-40 mis., fast-paced (not for beginners)
• Donaldson Center, 6 pm, lap-length varies, race
Wednesday:
• Cancun, 6 pm, 30-40 mis; A, B, C options (see email weekly)
Thursday:
• Fat Boyz, Anderson Farm start, see email for info
Friday:
Saturday:
• See weekly email posting on eRide
Sunday:
• 1:30 from BikeWays, Madeline (ride leader)
• 2 from BikeWays, Richard White (ride leader)
• See weekly email posting on eRide
Tuesday:
• Bike Ways, 6 pm, 30-40 mis., fast-paced (not for beginners)
• Donaldson Center, 6 pm, lap-length varies, race
Wednesday:
• Cancun, 6 pm, 30-40 mis; A, B, C options (see email weekly)
Thursday:
• Fat Boyz, Anderson Farm start, see email for info
Friday:
Saturday:
• See weekly email posting on eRide
Sunday:
• 1:30 from BikeWays, Madeline (ride leader)
• 2 from BikeWays, Richard White (ride leader)
• See weekly email posting on eRide
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