Madison Ladies have LOTS of fun

You can spend your time, waste your time, or invest your time. It's your choice.

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Attn Ladies ~ Oct 7-9 ~ USA Cycling is offering a FREE CO-ED Madison camp at the ADT Event Center. Ladies, if you already know how to throw a Madison and have at least some level of competency with it, then you are invited to attend this Co-Ed Madison Camp courtesy of USA Cycling!!

USA Cycling is excited to announce the official beginning of its U23 Madison Program with an instructional camp scheduled for Oct. 7-9, 2008 at the ADT Event Center velodrome in Carson, Calif.

The camp is being designed as an opportunity to scout and educate riders interested in being included in the U23 program, but will be open to (MALE & FEMALE) riders 17 years and older from any category. The tentative schedule is to have a classroom-style meeting Oct. 7 at the Holiday Inn in Torrance (19800 South Vermont Ave), followed the next 2 days (Oct 8-9) with track time from 9:00 am. – 1:00 p.m. Track time will provide all camp attendees time to ride and practice Madison exchanges, but will be organized to evaluate rider’s abilities to be successful in UIV and similar races. USA Cycling will not be charging a fee for participation, but expects participants to have at least a basic understanding of the Madison and a basic ability with the Madison exchange.

Individuals interested in participating in the camp, or being considered for inclusion in the U23 program, should contact Clay Worthington at cworthington@usacycling.org, or 719-229-3768. Final camp details will be sent to expected participants and posted at the velodrome during the days before the camp.

Clay Worthington M.S.
Sport Science Coach
USA Cycling
One Olympic Plaza
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Desk: 719-866-3379
Mobile: 719-229-3768
Fax: 719-866-4764

Don’t be shy Ladies!! This camp is not just for the U23 guys!

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The next LOTS Session ~ I still don’t have confirmation on the date for the next LOTS session, but I will let you all know as soon as I know the date!

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Attn Women’s Cycling Teams ~ The So Cal bike racing off-season is short but it is a popular time for clinics. Now is a great time to plan a Track Cycling Clinic for your women’s team! Not only is track cycling fun but it teaches you many valuable skills that are essential for all cycling abilities and disciplines. Please contact me for more information!

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Thurs Oct 1- Sun Oct 5 ~ ADT will be hosting the Elite Track National Championships. Athlete Registration is now closed but spectators and volunteers are always welcomed. For a complete schedule of events, please see USAC’s website.

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Sun Nov 2nd ~ The 2008 Muddy Buddy Race Series is coming to San Dimas and they need some Downright Dirty Divas! No…this is not a track cycling event but it is a fun race for the multi-sport athlete! Bring your running shoes and a teammate to share a mountain bike with and join us for a leap-frog style 10k tag-team race! Both team members are required to alternate biking (approx 3 mi) and running (approx 3 mi) and there is a mandatory belly crawl thru the mudpit to get to the finish line! Teams can be co-ed or not. There is even a Costume Contest for the best dressed-up team…so don’t let your Halloween Costume go to waste!!

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Speaking of Volunteers ~ ADT has updated their discounted track fee program effective immediately following Elite Nationals. Please become familiar with the new process. Information will be posted on the website as soon as it is available. We need volunteers to make this year's Elite Nationals a success. Since there is no World Cup in LA next year, the HDC has changed its training discount policy effective October 6. Only those who actually volunteer at velodrome events will be entitled to training discounts. Those who volunteer but do not ride the track can assign their discount to a rider, but it must be noted in writing/event. Volunteering for a session at Elite Natz entitles one individual to a training discount for six months. Volunteering at LAVRA events throughout the year also qualify for discounts. The HDC plans on charging admission to this event-another reason to volunteer!
Please let me know if you can help.

Elite Natz will run from Wednesday, October 1-Sunday, October 5

There is only one race session per day at 4:00 PM and Sunday, October 5 starts at noon. Check internal copy of event schedule to get the bestestimate of event timing.
Thanks for all of your help,

Linda Both
Volunteer Coordinator
ljboth@charter.net

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Have you seen USA Cycling's Web article featuring the LOTS program? If you, your employer or anyone you know, is interested in sponsoring the LOTS program, please contact me. The LOTS program is dedicated to introducing women to the exciting sport of track cycling and we intend to grow this program from sea to shining sea as far into the future as we can see!

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The 2008 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

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The 2008 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

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The 2008 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

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One of our Cycling Moms, Donna Stern, is a licensed CPA. She will be conducting several classes on Bookkeeping throughout the Summer. These classes are geared toward High School Students, New business owners and especially Women who may be returning to the work force or running a family or home based business. Donna’s classes are located in The OC near John Wayne Airport. Please email me for additional information.

Have a super week Ladies!!

Julia Cross