There is LOTS going on around town.

The next LOTS Sessions:
Encino Velodrome ~ Monday May 25th @ 9-11am Ladies, Please plan to arrive at 8:30 so we can begin the warmup on time.

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LOTS Aero Helmet Drawing ~ As announced last week, the Encino Velodrome’s winner of the FREE Louis Garneau Aero Helmet was Pat Benson. LOTS is pleased to announce that the LA Velodrome’s winner of the LG Aero Helmet this week is Morgan Kapp.

The Encino Velodrome, the LA Velodrome & LOTS would like to thank ALL the Ladies who participated in the Time Trial Series at both velodromes this Spring. Good Luck to all of you in all of your future TT’s.

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USAC Devo Program ~ USAC has been busy in Europe this year. Between their Jr Girls & Elite Women’s programs, the United States has more than a dozen young Ladies currently racing on the track and on the road in Europe. For the latest on who’s where & when please see the following partial list of twitters and websites:

http://twitter.com/jamesmiller007
http://corynrivera.com/
http://www.promanracing.com/

Courtesy of ‘Brake Through Media Productions’, here is a fantastic video promo that gives a little insight into USAC’s Devo Program and some of our friends who are currently racing in Europe: http://www.vimeo.com/4529549

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Mon May 25th ~ Ladies Only Track School 12-4PM at Encino ~ Last year LOTS conducted a survey via “Survey Monkey”. Everyone who responded to the survey clearly indicated that there is a definite need for (more) Racing Schools. So Ladies, Please join us at the Encino Velodrome Memorial Day Weekend for the Far West Championships Race Omnium on Saturday & Sunday and then stay over for the LOTS Track School on Monday. This Ladies Only Track School is geared for experienced track riders who have previously attended at least one LOTS Sessions and are already certified to ride the track. Experienced Riders & Racers should come early and be prepared for an action packed 4 hours of Track School designed to prepare you for track racing!
The fee for LOTS Track School is $50. We will have expert riders and licensed track coaches to provide the instructions. Attendees will dig in and learn about Paceline dynamics, Sprint & Mass Start Events as well as Motor Pacing Techniques. LOTS and our Sponsors will provide food and beverages.

Please email Julia@crossins.com for complete event information and registration forms.

LOTS will be hosting a New Rider Certification Class from 9-11AM on the same day. The Certification Fee is always $10 and it may be prepaid with your rsvp for your convenience. Please email your RSVP to me!

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LOTS enjoys going out into the community to meet the Ladies! If your favorite bike shop, club or team is interested in hosting a Ladies Night to promote Ladies On Bikes, and you’d like LOTS to be part of the presentation, please send me an email so we can schedule the date!

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Important Track Race Dates to Remember ~
May 16 ~ SCNCA Jr Track States at the Encino Velodrome. Pre-Register HERE.
May 23-24 ~ Far West Championship Track Omnium at the Encino Velodrome Pre-Register HERE.
May 30th - Collegiate Fixie Fever at the Encino Velodrome
Jun 6 ~ 1-3pm LOTS Session at the Encino Velodrome
Jun 6 ~ Encino Omnium & Madisons Pre-Register HERE.
Jun 13-14 SCNCA Masters Track States at the LA Velodrome
Jun 28 ~ Jr’s Only Track Omnium at the LA Velodrome
Jul 2-5 ~ USAC Jr Track Nationals at the LA Velodrome
Jul 18-19 ~ SCNCA Elite Track States (& Elite Natz Qualifier) San Diego Velodrome.

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Track Bike Wanted ~ A LOTS Mom sent me the following email: “We're looking for a small track bike for our son. He is 11 years old and around 4.5 - 5 ft tall.”

If you have a small 700c wheel track bike for sale, please email Julia@crossins.com and let me know!

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Every Saturday 10-12 ~ Bike Talk! celebrates bike rides, bicycle collectives, activists, artists, commuters, enthusiasts, professional cyclists, inventors and repairers and, of course, the bicycle itself as an alternative human-powered mode of transportation. Jim C of Orange 20 Bikes, Steve Bowers, Nick Richert, and Jim Bledsoe and Eric Potter of the Bicycle Kitchen co-host the 2-hour (internet radio) show. Bike Talk! is streamed and recorded in the studio of Killradio.org - a community internet radio station. You can listen live, via streaming MP3, every Saturday morning, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Every Tuesday ~ Meet “Mike & Myles” an Olympian Track Cyclist and a Paralympian in Judo testing their skills in different sports at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Tune in every Tuesday to see what they are up to at http://teamusa.org/ in Colorado Springs, CO. Check it out every Tuesday.

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Every Thursday ~ The Encino Velodrome hosts Juniors Only training on Thursday Nights year round. Jr sized rental bikes are available. All Junior Training Sessions at Encino are FREE. So grab your BFF and join the fun as you all learn valuable track cycling skills. For Encino’s complete training schedule, please visit their website.

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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 appreciates 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
USAC Level 3 Coach
USAC Club # 12416