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| In this Issue - September 8, 2016
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The fall Fiesta Island Time Trial Series starts later this month. Sign up early. If you need encouragement to participate read the article that explains why we time trial and why it is important.
Volunteers are needed to help prepare the velodrome for resurfacing this month. There has been a change to the date to help with preparing the velodrome for resurfacing. See the report from the velodrome director for details.
The dates for the annual Borrego Springs ride and camp have been set. The notice is buried deep in this week's update so keep scrolling for more info.
Select a link on the left to see what else is happening in the weeks ahead.
Be sure to check our website and social media pages for more information.
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| 2016 Fiesta Island Time Trial Series |
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The fall session will include two dates starting in two weeks. Start plannning now to establish a new personal record, beat your rivals, or dominate the field!
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remaining dates for the 2016 race series are availalbe for registration:
- Sunday, September 25th
- Sunday, November 6th
Register at: www.webscorer.com/fitt
UC Cyclery is our series title sponsor, which will provide onsite mechanical support and prizes.
UC Cyclery/SDBC Fiesta Island Time Trial Series
fiestaisland.info
fitt_info@sdbc.org
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| Time Trials |
Why do we time trial and why is this discipline important?
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Time Trial ability (the ability to produce, and more importantly sustain, high power production over a specified period of time) is a key element in racing success. Alone, battling wind and the elements, with no peloton for protection, builds strength and mental toughness. A look back through history shows us the best stage racers of all time were all exceptional Time Trialists. Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, Greg Lemond and Miguel Indurain.
Without Time Trial ability, a racer is always at the mercy of the peloton. Possessing no ability to sustain an attack off the front by themselves, nor even the strength to close multiple gaps left by weaker riders blowing up in front of them in high power situations. Thus, the racer is left to merely survive in the peloton. Always hyperactive, always nervous, and trying to pick wheels in the pack that they hope will not blow up in front of them. Constantly overly concerned and nervous about getting gaped and dropped. Never a factor in the race, nor really understanding the race dynamics that is unfolding in the front. Taking no real part in the race itself, merely surviving. Honestly, I cannot see how racing/riding like this is any fun at all.
On the other hand, a racer that has taken the time and developed solid Time Trialing ability, acquiring the strength to produce high power for long periods, the race unfolds in slow motion. No longer concerned about who might blow in front of them and leave ever widening gaps to close, the rider calmly closes any gaps with ease. Confidently, and with the ability to patrol the full length of the peloton if he so chooses. It is such a peaceful way to race. Picking and choosing the right moment to launch an attack, either solo, or with just the right combination of other strongman to compose the winning break. Always calm, always with plenty of firepower in reserve, never nervous, always part of the race and with the ability and strength to dictate its outcome. This is the way to race, this is fun.
Mike Barreras
Fiesta Island Time Trial Director
fittdirector@sdbc.org |
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| A Note from the Velodrome Director |
Volunteers Needed!
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Any SDBC members that received the discounted rate for joining the velodrome via SDBC are liable for 2 volunteer days at the track. Here is your opportunity!
It's finally time to resurface the San Diego Velodrome. This project cannot be effectively completed without an extraordinary amount of help from the velodrome community. We ask all of you to come to these work days and help for facilities preparation, fence demolition, and fence rebuild.
Work days have been scheduled for:
* Sunday, Sep 11 @ 8 am
* Saturday, Sep 17 @ 8 am
* Sunday, Sep 18 @ 8 am
* TBD some time between Sep 24 and Oct 2
Resurfacing starts on Monday, Sep 19 and will take a few days. At this time, we cannot exactly determine the reassembly days after the resurfacing. We appreciate your flexibility in scheduling.
Although required tools will be supplied, having more can be helpful. If possible, please bring:
* Work gloves
* Weed whacker
* Tarp for hauling things around
* Sheers or pruning tools
* Rakes
Thanks for you hard work and commitment to making the San Diego Velodrome the best place to ride bikes in San Diego.
If you have any questions please contact the SDVA President, Mark Ainslie, at mark@sdvelodrome.com.
SDVA link - sdvelodrome.com
Some reminders:
Public hours are on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. During this time ANYONE is invited to ride their bicycle (any bike) on the track. Please bring a helmet and be prepared to sign a waiver.
Members are allowed to ride only during Open Hours on the track. All scheduled events are noted on the calendar.
Motor Pacing is only allowed by SDVA approved coaches.
Victor Hupp
San Diego Velodrome Director
velodrome@sdbc.org |
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| Annual SDBC Borrego Springs Ride and Camp |
November 19-20
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Meet at the Mira Mesa Park and Ride (15 & Mira Mesa Blvd) at 7am to check in, load your camping gear into SAG vehicles and roll out at 7:30 for the 75 mile ride to Anza Borrego State Park, via Julian and Banner grade. We will camp at the Palm Canyon campground. SDBC provides dinner and breakfast, and all riders and campers are expected to help with meal prep, clean up and loading vehicles. The return ride on Sunday is up Montezuma Valley Road.
SAG support is limited to carting your camping gear to the campground, unless you have your own personal arrangements with a driver. In other words, you are on your own to make the ride, legs up to the task, and a bike in good mechanical order. The group does not necessarily stick together.
SAG drivers are needed. No motor homes, as they are not allowed in a group site.
Call, text or email Linda to sign up. Limit 50 riders/campers. This event is free for SDBC members. Not a member? Join. If we charged for a weekend bike tour, it would certainly be more than membership.
619 806-1284
lwebb20@cox.net |
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| SDBC Sunday Ride |
Tres Amigos Ride
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42 miles approx, leaves UC Cyclery at 8:30, led by SDBC member at SDBC Saturday D1 Ride pace, with the focus on riding 2x2 and keeping the group together. On short climbs we will tend to get separated, but we will regroup at the tops of each. The ride includes a stop at our coffee shop sponsor, Java Depot, in Solana Beach by 11:00, and we’ll be back at UCC by 12:30 or before.
Bring two bottles of fluid and be ready to roll at 8:30. A group pic is typically taken and sent to all participants afterwards with a ride write-up.
Come along. Our aim is to stay safe, be challenged, and have fun together.
* By joining this or any other SDBC ride, you acknowledge cycling is an inherently dangerous and potentially deadly activity. It is impossible for every rider to be kept safe against every potential mishap every second of the ride. By riding with SDBC you are giving your implied consent that you take responsibility for your own safety, and assume all liability for any incidents that might occur on our rides. Michael Pelkey
SDBC Sunday Ride Leader
bichaelcalif@yahoo.com
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| A Note From The Bike Coalition Liaison |
Safety Tip of the Week: REPORT aggressive motorists!
REPORT aggressive motorists! If a motorist threatens you with their deadly weapon get their plate and go to the appropriate police or sheriff department and INSIST that a report is FILED. Attorney Seth Davidson explains why this is so crucial in his piece - Don't take it lying down
And a follow-up piece - The people police
Seth's latest post (5/26) regading reporting vehicular harrassment - Report card
One report alone probably won't accomplish much. Tragically, police really have to be pushed to pursue these cases. But once they have more than one report on the same driver, and aggressive drivers are likely to be repeat offenders, that's a pattern, and even reluctant police may be spurred into action. So don't take it lying down, get that report filed!
HELP FIX THE PROBLEMS ON SAN DIEGUITO ROAD:
Here is the link to the City of San Diego website to report street problems like the cracks, potholes and bumps on San Dieguito Road between Caminito Pacifica Trail and Winland Hills:
http://apps.sandiego.gov/streetdiv/
Remember: your SDBC membership includes membership in the San Diego County Bike Coalition which includes a number of benefits. See the coalition website at sdbikecoalition.org.
Serge Issakov
Bike Coalition liaison
bikecoalition@sdbc.org |
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| A Note From the Clothing Director |
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To access the Team Store from the club web site, click on Mebers, then SDBC Clothing, sign in with your email address and password, click on Order Uniform, and follow the directions. If this is the first time you have ordered clothing from Pactimo, you will need to create your personal account.
Please be sure of your sizing. Neither Pactimo nor SDBC can be held responsible if you order the wrong size. Use the following link to access the Pactimo Custom Clothing sizing chart.
Nick Jones
SDBC Clothing Director
clothing@sdbc.org |
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| Classifieds
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Please see the note in the left column for details regardging classified submission and run duration . If your item for sale has been removed and yu have not sold it you can re-submit your ad. |
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For Sale - Specialized S-Works Transition TT / Triathlon bike
Posted: 8/25/2016
- Size Large for 5' 10" to 6' 2".
- Full Carbon and Dura Ace.
- Internally routed cables.
- Rotor QXL elliptical chainrings 53x41.
- D/A 7900 Aero Brake Levers.
- D/A 7800 10 speed drivetrain.
- D/A 7800 Bar End shifters.
- 10 speed D/A cassette.
- Full Carbon seatpost and cranks.
- 3T Mistral fully adjustable carbon aero bars.
- ISM Adamo Podium Saddle.
Never crashed, never dropped. Immaculate condition. $2500
Contact: Robert Willcox
Email rwwsdca@gmail.com |
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