There are LOTS of Events this Month

Tues Mar 3rd ~ The Encino Velodrome is now hosting TRAINING RACES every Tuesday Night starting at 5:00 PM.

5:30 PM Warm Up paceine ( 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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Sat Mar 7th ~ 1-3PM LOTS at Encino ~ The Encino Velodrome has invited us to host LOTS Sessions on the 1st Saturday of the month in 2009. We are excited to be given this additional opportunity to introduce and educate even more women into the sport of track cycling! These Saturday Ladies Only Track Sessions at Encino are scheduled to run from 1-3PM.
LOTS Session Fee is always $10 and it may be prepaid with your rsvp for your convenience. Please email your RSVP to me!

Sat Mar 7th ~ 4PM Immediately following the LOTS Session, the Encino Velodrome will be hosting race #1 of their Bob Hansing Memorial Omnium Race Events. While the LOTS Sessions are designed to introduce women to track cycling, they are equally designed to educate and prepare women for track racing.

So, all of the Ladies who attend the 2009 LOTS Sessions (Mar-Jun) at Encino on a race day will be entered into a drawing for one free same-day race entry.

Additionally, Ladies who have pre-registered to race the afternoon Omnium (please bring proof), will have their $10 LOTS Session fee waived and they will still be entered to win a same day race entry.

Combo Bob Hansing Omnium Races & LOTS Session dates will be Saturday: March 7, April 4, May 2, & June 6.

Finally ~ 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 14th ~ AM TT’s & PM Omnium ~ LAVRA is hosting the next event in their 2009 Time Trial Series at the LA Velodrome next weekend. Ladies ~ Each TT event that you race earns you 1 raffle ticket to win a LG Aero Helmet at the end of the TT Series. And, Ladies, this is a great opportunity for you to prepare for Masters States in June! The morning Time Trial Session begins at 9AM. The afternoon Omnium begins at 3PM. Please plan to arrive early for warmup and registration. Please see their website for registration & event information. In addition to your race license, all race participants must be certified to ride at ADT.
Please note: Rental bikes are never available for racing at ADT.

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May 3rd ~ San Luis Rey RR ~ Nature Valley Pro Ride
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.
They are listed below.
March 29: Jefferson Cup Road Race, Charlottesville, Virginia
April 4: Hillsboro Roubaix, St. Louis, Missouri
April 25 & 26: Wente Vineyards Road Race & Criterium*, San Francisco, California
May 2 & 3: Glenwood Road Race & Longbranch Classic Road Race*, Seattle, Washington
May 3: San Luis Rey Road Race, San Diego, California
May 10: Bear Mountain Road Race, New York, New York
* Scored as an omnium
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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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 2008 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

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Have a great week!!

Julia Cross
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