It is better to live than to live in fear.
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LOTS of good changes are coming to the LOTS program! Thank you everyone for your ongoing feedback with respect to the “Ladies Only Track Sessions”. The program thrives because of everyone who has approached me, Tara & Jenn with your comments, criticisms, suggestions, and feedback. We appreciate your openness! All three of us are very approachable and open. All of us want LOTS to have a positive impact on the growth and quality of women’s bike racing in Southern California both on the road and on the track.
One of the new directions we are taking begins with providing progressive rider education to a) the Ladies who are already certified b) the Ladies who are ready to begin thinking about racing and c) the Ladies who are experienced racers.
Beginning with the April 4th LOTS Session at Encino, we will only be offering a New Rider Certification Class at every other LOTS Session. This will give us the opportunity to provide quality coaching to newly certified and experienced riders. Together we will learn, review and practice pace line dynamics, Standing Start techniques for non-mass start events, how to get off the front of a dynamic peloton safely and efficiently along with many other useful skills. These advanced sessions will help give you the confidence you need to participate in open training sessions and even to begin racing.
Each of these advanced “Ladies Only Track School” sessions will have a licensed coach and an Elite VIP in attendance to share their experiences with us.
Whether you have 2 hrs of track experience or 2 decades of track experience, please join us on April 4th and let’s help each other develop these essential bike riding skills!
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Masters Track Worlds 2009 ~ The UCI has removed the 30-34 age category for both men & women and they have raised the maximum age to 75+ for men & women at the 2009 Masters Track Worlds. The complete article can be found at http://www.cyclingmasters.com.au/
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The next LOTS Sessions:
Encino Velodrome ~ Saturday April 4th @ 1-3pm Ladies, Please arrive at 12:30 so we can begin promptly and on time.
LA Velodrome ~ Next Session date TBD
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Sat Mar 7, 1-3PM ~ The dual goals of the LOTS program is to both introduce and educate as many women as possible in the exciting sport of track cycling. The next Ladies Only Track Session will be held on Saturday April 4th 1-3PM. This session will NOT include a New Rider Certification Class. This session is geared for experienced riders & riders who are already certified to ride the track or licensed to race on the track. As always, riders will need to bring their own Helmet, Pedals & Shoes. Rental bikes are available for use. Please come early and be prepared for an action packed hour of race training & skill development. All LOTS Sessions cost just $10. Riders who are pre-registered for the same-day omnium will have their LOTS Session fee waived!
Sat Apr4th @ 4PM ~ Immediately following the LOTS Session, the Encino Velodrome will be hosting race #2 of their Bob Hansing Memorial Omnium Race Events. If you are ready race, please plan now to join us. If you not ready to race on the track, please stay and watch the racing!
Combination Bob Hansing Omnium Races & LOTS Session dates will be Saturday: April 4, May 2, & June 6.
Reminder ~ Ladies who pay (or prepay) for an omnium entry are eligible to race the Co-Ed Madison for free.
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Sat Mar 28th ~ The Encino Velodrome will be hosting the 2nd event in their 2009 “Low Key Time Trial” race series. The morning Time Trials begin at 8AM. Please see their website for registration & event information and their calendar for a complete schedule.
Ladies ~ Earn one free raffle ticket for each event you race at the TT’s.
LKTT Dates: Feb 28th, Mar 28th, May 2nd,
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Sat April 25th ~ LAVRA is hosting the next event in their 2009 Time Trial Series at the LA Velodrome. The morning Time Trial Session begins at 9AM. Please plan to arrive early for warmup and registration. Please see their website for registration & event information.
Ladies ~ Earn one free raffle ticket for each event you race at the TT’s.
LAVRA TT Dates: Feb 7th, Mar 14th, Apr 25th, May 9th.
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Looking to Buy ~ Junior sized road bike ~ One of the local ladies is (still) looking to buy a race ready Junior sized road bike for an 8 yr old. Please let me know if you have anything like this for sale.
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Host Housing ~ The Encino Velodrome plans on making 2009's Far West Championships the biggest in years, and we need your help. Encino would like to offer host housing for racers coming from outside Southern California. We've all had fun meeting racers at other tracks, so here's a way to bring that fun home, and help spread the word about racing at the Encino Velodrome. As some of you may know, the Encino Velodrome is moving the Far West Championships from its traditional Labor Day Weekend dates to Memorial Day weekend for 2009.
So if you have room in your home and would like to help the Encino Velodrome, let Al Nash know by return e-mail aeniii@earthlink.net
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May 3rd ~ San Luis Rey RR ~ Nature Valley Pro Ride schedule expands
In its second year, the Nature Valley Pro Ride is growing from three to six events. This unique program offers elite amateurs a chance to win a trip to the Nature Valley Grand Prix, the top ranked Pro/am race in the country, where they'll race on the Nature Valley Cycling Team. The Nature Valley Grand Prix, which begins June 10 in St. Paul, Minnesota, is the only race among America's biggest races to admit amateurs, giving them a chance to enjoy the full professional racing experience.
Six regional qualifiers have been selected from among the top amateur events across the country including May 3: San Luis Rey Road Race, San Diego, California Elite WCat 1-2
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LOTS of good changes are coming to the LOTS program! Thank you everyone for your ongoing feedback with respect to the “Ladies Only Track Sessions”. The program thrives because of everyone who has approached me, Tara & Jenn with your comments, criticisms, suggestions, and feedback. We appreciate your openness! All three of us are very approachable and open. All of us want LOTS to have a positive impact on the growth and quality of women’s bike racing in Southern California both on the road and on the track.
One of the new directions we are taking begins with providing progressive rider education to a) the Ladies who are already certified b) the Ladies who are ready to begin thinking about racing and c) the Ladies who are experienced racers.
Beginning with the April 4th LOTS Session at Encino, we will only be offering a New Rider Certification Class at every other LOTS Session. This will give us the opportunity to provide quality coaching to newly certified and experienced riders. Together we will learn, review and practice pace line dynamics, Standing Start techniques for non-mass start events, how to get off the front of a dynamic peloton safely and efficiently along with many other useful skills. These advanced sessions will help give you the confidence you need to participate in open training sessions and even to begin racing.
Each of these advanced “Ladies Only Track School” sessions will have a licensed coach and an Elite VIP in attendance to share their experiences with us.
Whether you have 2 hrs of track experience or 2 decades of track experience, please join us on April 4th and let’s help each other develop these essential bike riding skills!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Masters Track Worlds 2009 ~ The UCI has removed the 30-34 age category for both men & women and they have raised the maximum age to 75+ for men & women at the 2009 Masters Track Worlds. The complete article can be found at http://www.cyclingmasters.com.au/
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The next LOTS Sessions:
Encino Velodrome ~ Saturday April 4th @ 1-3pm Ladies, Please arrive at 12:30 so we can begin promptly and on time.
LA Velodrome ~ Next Session date TBD
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sat Mar 7, 1-3PM ~ The dual goals of the LOTS program is to both introduce and educate as many women as possible in the exciting sport of track cycling. The next Ladies Only Track Session will be held on Saturday April 4th 1-3PM. This session will NOT include a New Rider Certification Class. This session is geared for experienced riders & riders who are already certified to ride the track or licensed to race on the track. As always, riders will need to bring their own Helmet, Pedals & Shoes. Rental bikes are available for use. Please come early and be prepared for an action packed hour of race training & skill development. All LOTS Sessions cost just $10. Riders who are pre-registered for the same-day omnium will have their LOTS Session fee waived!
Sat Apr4th @ 4PM ~ Immediately following the LOTS Session, the Encino Velodrome will be hosting race #2 of their Bob Hansing Memorial Omnium Race Events. If you are ready race, please plan now to join us. If you not ready to race on the track, please stay and watch the racing!
Combination Bob Hansing Omnium Races & LOTS Session dates will be Saturday: April 4, May 2, & June 6.
Reminder ~ Ladies who pay (or prepay) for an omnium entry are eligible to race the Co-Ed Madison for free.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sat Mar 28th ~ The Encino Velodrome will be hosting the 2nd event in their 2009 “Low Key Time Trial” race series. The morning Time Trials begin at 8AM. Please see their website for registration & event information and their calendar for a complete schedule.
Ladies ~ Earn one free raffle ticket for each event you race at the TT’s.
LKTT Dates: Feb 28th, Mar 28th, May 2nd,
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sat April 25th ~ LAVRA is hosting the next event in their 2009 Time Trial Series at the LA Velodrome. The morning Time Trial Session begins at 9AM. Please plan to arrive early for warmup and registration. Please see their website for registration & event information.
Ladies ~ Earn one free raffle ticket for each event you race at the TT’s.
LAVRA TT Dates: Feb 7th, Mar 14th, Apr 25th, May 9th.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Looking to Buy ~ Junior sized road bike ~ One of the local ladies is (still) looking to buy a race ready Junior sized road bike for an 8 yr old. Please let me know if you have anything like this for sale.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Host Housing ~ The Encino Velodrome plans on making 2009's Far West Championships the biggest in years, and we need your help. Encino would like to offer host housing for racers coming from outside Southern California. We've all had fun meeting racers at other tracks, so here's a way to bring that fun home, and help spread the word about racing at the Encino Velodrome. As some of you may know, the Encino Velodrome is moving the Far West Championships from its traditional Labor Day Weekend dates to Memorial Day weekend for 2009.
So if you have room in your home and would like to help the Encino Velodrome, let Al Nash know by return e-mail aeniii@earthlink.net
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
May 3rd ~ San Luis Rey RR ~ Nature Valley Pro Ride schedule expands
In its second year, the Nature Valley Pro Ride is growing from three to six events. This unique program offers elite amateurs a chance to win a trip to the Nature Valley Grand Prix, the top ranked Pro/am race in the country, where they'll race on the Nature Valley Cycling Team. The Nature Valley Grand Prix, which begins June 10 in St. Paul, Minnesota, is the only race among America's biggest races to admit amateurs, giving them a chance to enjoy the full professional racing experience.
Six regional qualifiers have been selected from among the top amateur events across the country including May 3: San Luis Rey Road Race, San Diego, California Elite WCat 1-2
Each qualifying race will select one man and one woman who will travel to Minnesota to race as part of the Nature Valley Cycling Team at the Nature Valley Grand Prix. Each rider will receive a travel stipend, free entry, housing accommodations, and full team support. They will make public appearances, get pre-race introductions, participate in autograph sessions, and race in front of crowds in excess of 50,000 during this five-day stage race.
For more information, visit http://www.naturevalleygrandprix.com/nvpr/
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Sun May 24th ~ Memorial Day Weekend Elite Women’s Madison ~ Ladies, make your plans now to join us on Memorial Day Weekend at the Encino Velodrome for the 2009 Far West Championships! These two days of action packed racing are filled with sprint and endurance events for everyone. But the highlight of the weekend will be the first ever Far West Championship Elite Women’s Madison. The Ladies Only Madison will be held on Sunday and will have its own prize purse not to be shared with any other race divisions. So, Ladies, grab your partner and swing her around and bring her on over to the Encino Velodrome for the Ladies Only Madison!
Host housing will be provided on a first come first serve basis.
Registration details to follow as we get closer to the race date.
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Attn Women’s Race Teams ~ Ready or not…USAC is changing its thinking! If you have any intention of riding for the US National Team, you absolutely must be a skilled track rider!! 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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Ladies Only Tshirts ~ The Tshirts are slightly fitted and nicely feminine in a high quality fabric. Sizes range from S-M-Lg. The LOTS logo is displayed on the center front of the shirts (approx 6in diam). The Tshirts are a pretty “buttercup” yellow.
Order yours now for just $20! Send me an email and I’ll process your order! (We now have Pay-Pal to facilitate your payment!)
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The next LOTS Sessions:
Encino Velodrome ~ Saturday April 4th @ 1-3pm.
LA Velodrome ~ The next Session date is TBD.
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Friday Nights 8PM ~ Ladies, you are invited to join LAVRA for Friday Night Racing at the LA Velodrome for their 12 Friday Night Racing sessions Please see the Calendar for additional information.
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Tues Night Races ~ Encino Velodrome has started their Tues Night TRAINING RACES every Tuesday Night starting at 5:00 PM .
5:30 PM Warm Up paceline ( may be motorpaced )
6:00 PM 200 meter Time Trial
6:30 PM Sprint round
7:00 PM Points race
7:30 PM motor paced speed training *
Race fee $5. So come on out and join the fun ! Get a great workout and practice your race skills. All participants must be Track Certified.
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Do you Twitter? ~ Both the LA Velodrome and the Encino Velodrome do. How ’bout you? Find out what’s happening when it happens. Twitter keeps you up to date!
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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 far into the future and to take it to as many tracks as possible!
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LOTS of Sponsors ~ All of us appreciate the roll that financial and equipment sponsors play in the sport of cycling. Without their support, most of what we do would be impossible!!
The LOTS program has acquired the support and sponsorship of the following companies:
Serfas & Serfas Optics ~ For all of your equipment and optical needs, please visit their websites. Headquartered in South Orange County, Serfas is proud to be our neighbor! If any of the LOTS participants would like to purchase items from Serfas, please email me and I will send you the info that you need.
Clif Bar ~ Food matters.We like food. Natural and organic foods aren’t just good for your body; they're good for the planet. Please visit their website for a complete review of all their products. Clif Bar is proud to provide the LOTS participants with their products. Look for them at the races in 2009!
Louis Garneau ~ Known for their Aero Helmets on the road and on the track, Louis Garneau has generously provided LOTS with a supply of Aero Helmets. Please email me for more information or see me at the races!
Please take the time to thank these sponsors for their generosity!
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The 2009 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.
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The 2009 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.
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The 2009 USAC Rule book is available on-line.
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Have a great week!!
Julia Cross
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Attn Women’s Race Teams ~ Ready or not…USAC is changing its thinking! If you have any intention of riding for the US National Team, you absolutely must be a skilled track rider!! 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!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Ladies Only Tshirts ~ The Tshirts are slightly fitted and nicely feminine in a high quality fabric. Sizes range from S-M-Lg. The LOTS logo is displayed on the center front of the shirts (approx 6in diam). The Tshirts are a pretty “buttercup” yellow.
Order yours now for just $20! Send me an email and I’ll process your order! (We now have Pay-Pal to facilitate your payment!)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The next LOTS Sessions:
Encino Velodrome ~ Saturday April 4th @ 1-3pm.
LA Velodrome ~ The next Session date is TBD.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Friday Nights 8PM ~ Ladies, you are invited to join LAVRA for Friday Night Racing at the LA Velodrome for their 12 Friday Night Racing sessions Please see the Calendar for additional information.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Tues Night Races ~ Encino Velodrome has started their Tues Night TRAINING RACES every Tuesday Night starting at 5:00 PM .
5:30 PM Warm Up paceline ( may be motorpaced )
6:00 PM 200 meter Time Trial
6:30 PM Sprint round
7:00 PM Points race
7:30 PM motor paced speed training *
Race fee $5. So come on out and join the fun ! Get a great workout and practice your race skills. All participants must be Track Certified.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Do you Twitter? ~ Both the LA Velodrome and the Encino Velodrome do. How ’bout you? Find out what’s happening when it happens. Twitter keeps you up to date!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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 far into the future and to take it to as many tracks as possible!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
LOTS of Sponsors ~ All of us appreciate the roll that financial and equipment sponsors play in the sport of cycling. Without their support, most of what we do would be impossible!!
The LOTS program has acquired the support and sponsorship of the following companies:
Serfas & Serfas Optics ~ For all of your equipment and optical needs, please visit their websites. Headquartered in South Orange County, Serfas is proud to be our neighbor! If any of the LOTS participants would like to purchase items from Serfas, please email me and I will send you the info that you need.
Clif Bar ~ Food matters.We like food. Natural and organic foods aren’t just good for your body; they're good for the planet. Please visit their website for a complete review of all their products. Clif Bar is proud to provide the LOTS participants with their products. Look for them at the races in 2009!
Louis Garneau ~ Known for their Aero Helmets on the road and on the track, Louis Garneau has generously provided LOTS with a supply of Aero Helmets. Please email me for more information or see me at the races!
Please take the time to thank these sponsors for their generosity!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2009 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2009 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2009 USAC Rule book is available on-line.
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Have a great week!!
Julia Cross
USAC Level 3 Coach
USAC Club # 12416
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