tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65506068189275778682024-02-06T19:59:54.936-08:00Ladies Only Track SessionsWelcome to the LOTS Program blog! I hope you find LOTS of fun and helpful information here! Please come back often to see what is happening in the exciting world of Track Cycling, Bike racing and even Marathon Running!Julia Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421209064893439936noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550606818927577868.post-87572691398637527032011-08-02T19:25:00.000-07:002011-08-02T19:48:12.875-07:00We have LOTS to talk about....OK Ladies ~ We have LOTS to talk about and plenty to catch up on!!<br /><br />So find your track bike, track shoes, LOTS Socks and (most importantly) your helmet and join me for the return of the Ladies Only Track Sessions (LOTS) coming soon to a So Cal Track near you this fall!<br /><br />We are making plans now for the 2012 Track Racing Season and we want your help!! Please email me with your ideas, suggestions and thoughts. The LOTS program is successful only because of the combined efforts of each and every one of us. Together we will build a team of old and new supporters, athletes and coaches who are excited to lend their talent and passion to the mission of the LOTS program.<br /><br />The LOTS program is designed for women of all ages from Juniors to Grand Masters.<br /><br />If you would like to bring LOTS back to So Cal this fall, please email me!<br /><br /><a href="mailto:julia.cross.insurance@gmail.com">julia.cross.insurance@gmail.com</a><br /><br />Cheers ~ JuliaJulia Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421209064893439936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550606818927577868.post-35420421759740466882010-04-05T12:07:00.000-07:002010-04-05T12:27:06.704-07:00There's LOTS to be excited about!<em><strong>Welcome to the 2010 LOTS Track Racing Season!!</strong></em><br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />All of the Ladies are invited to join us for the following LOTS Session ~<br /><a href="http://encinovelodrome.org/">Encino Velodrome</a> ~<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Sat May 8th (11-2) LOTS Session<br /></span></strong><br />Only the Ladies are invited to bring a friend and join us for the next LOTS Session at the Encino Velodrome! Whether you are new to track cycling or you are a long time track veteran, bring a friend, a sense of humor and join us in May.<br /><br />Ladies who are new to the track are invited to participate in the "New Rider Certification Class". We always have a great time sharing the love of Olympic style track cycling as we learn the rules and the ettiquette.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">New Rider Cert Class fee => $30</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">Returning Riders fee => $10</span><br /><br />Each month the <strong>LOTS</strong> Session offers a “<strong>New Rider Certification Class</strong>”. Our classes have introduced literally hundreds women to the thrills of track cycling.<br /><br />These small group intro classes are designed to give <strong>LOTS </strong>the opportunity to provide quality 1-1 coaching to riders who are new to the Track. For 2010 the monthly LOTS Sessions will be offering our <strong>Ladies Only “New Rider Cert Classes</strong>” for a discounted <strong>fee of $30</strong>. Once you are certified you are invited to participate in any of the LOTS Sessions as well as the Keiren & Racing School Sessions held at the Encino Velodrome. Certified riders are also welcomed to participate in all of the daily/weekly Co-ed Open Training Sessions held at the Encino Velodrome.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>Sat April 3 “Women of Dirt”</strong> ~ What a fantastic evening we all had in Hollywood, CA at the LA Premiere of the movie “Women of Dirt”. Event benefactors included “<a href="http://www.bahatiracing.com/">The Bahati Foundation</a>”, <a href="http://www.markreynoldsfund.org/">The Mark J Reynolds Fund</a>, <a href="http://www.socaldirt.org/about/index.htm">SoCal Interscholastic Cycling League</a>*, <a href="http://la-bike.org/">Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition</a>.<br /><br />Thank you times a million to all of the wonderful Ladies who organized the Hollywood film screening of "<strong><em>Women of Dirt</em></strong>". Thank you all for honoring all that LOTS has done to promote Women's Cycling in So Cal and beyond!!<br /><br />It is exciting to see what everyone has been doing and to bring us all together!<br />The following 5 women were honored at this amazing event as the Most Influential Women in So Cal Cycling. We were nominated by the public and our peers.<br /><br /><strong>Jacke Blout-Van Woerkem</strong> : <a href="http://trailangels.homestead.com/" target="_blank">Trail Ange</a>ls<br /><strong>Julia Cross</strong> : <a href="http://zippydsnail.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">LOTS (Ladies Only Track Cycling)</a>, SCNCA Board Member<br /><strong>RaeLynn Milley</strong>: <a href="http://www.womencyclist.com/" target="_blank">WomenCyclist.com</a>, Road Bike Action contributor, <a href="http://www.bicyclejohns.com/" target="_blank">Bicycle John’s </a>women’s leader<br /><strong>Dorothy Wong</strong>: <a href="http://womenscyclingchallenge.org/" target="_blank">Women’s Cycling Challenge</a>, <a href="http://www.socalcross.com/" target="_blank">SoCal Cross,</a> Pro MTB and CX<br /><strong>Nancy Harris</strong>: <a href="http://mtb.hookit.com/members/denmother/default.aspx" target="_blank">“Den Mother”, downhill racer, teacher, nurturer</a><br /><br />Thank you Ladies for making a difference!!<br />~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Upcoming So Cal track races include but are not limited to ~<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;"><a href="http://lavelodrome.org/"><strong>LA Velodrome</strong></a></span><br /><strong>Sat April 24 @ 2:30pm</strong> ~ LAVRA Upgrade Races for M3/M4/M5, W3/4, W35+ & Juniors<br /><br /><strong>Sat May 1st @ 9PM & 3PM</strong> ~ LAVRA Cup TT’s & Omnium w/a Co-Ed Madison. Race Categories include M1-3/M45+/M55+ & Women 1-3<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;"><strong><a href="http://encinovelodrome.org/">Encino</a></strong></span><br /><strong>Sat April 17th @ 12:00 & 3:00pm</strong> ~ The Encino Velodrome will be hosting Race #2 of the Bob Hansing Race Series. Gun time for the Youth, Junior, Women & M40+ races is 12Noon.<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Sat May 15th @ 12:00 & 3:00pm</strong> ~ Join us for Race #3 of the Bob Hansing 2010 Race Series. Gun time for the Youth, Junior, Women & M40+ races is 12Noon.<br /><br /><em>See you soon at the races!</em><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><br /><strong><em>LOTS of Sponsors</em></strong> ~ 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:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ittybittybra.com/">Itty Bitty Bra Co</a>. ~ Itty Bitty Bra’s are the right choice for those of us whom nature 'blessed' with less than a 'C' cup size bust and are underserved by today's bra choices. According to Jane Alden Hodgdon, IBB Designs president and CEO, these women need a bra that not only provides support, but also is stylish and comfortable. The Itty Bitty Bra® does all of that and more for the AA-B cup women.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.serfas.com/">Serfas</a> & <a href="http://www.serfasoptics.com/">Serfas Optics</a> ~ 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.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.clifbar.com/">Clif Bar</a> ~ 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!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.louisgarneau.com/usa/index.asp?language=ENG&website=2">Louis Garneau</a> ~ 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!<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />The <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/forms/rider_release.pdf">2010 USAC Athlete Waiver</a> is available on-line.<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />The <a href="http://www.scnca.com/2010calendar.asp">2010 SCNCA Racing Calendar</a> is available on line.<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />The <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=4220">2010 USAC Rule book</a> is available on-line.<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><br />Look for us on Facebook!<br />Have a great week!!<br /><br />Julia<br />julia@crossins.comJulia Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421209064893439936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550606818927577868.post-89843955661733781332010-03-09T15:29:00.000-08:002010-03-09T15:41:10.188-08:00There is LOTS to plan for this spring!<strong>Sat Mar 13th, 11:00-2:00</strong> ~<br /><br />Only the Ladies are invited to join the next <strong>Ladies Only Track Session</strong> <strong><em>(LOTS)</em></strong> at the <span style="color:#3333ff;">Encino Velodrome</span>!<br /><br />Join us this coming <em><strong>Saturday on March 13th at 11AM</strong></em>.Whether you are new to track cycling or you are a long time veteran, bring a friend, a sense of humor and join us this Saturday.<br /><br />Make sure you invite a friend or teammate to join you and to participate in the "<strong><em>New Rider Certification Class</em></strong>". We always have a great time sharing the love of Olympic style track cycling. The more the merrier I say!!<br /><br />New Rider Cert Class fee => $30<br />Returning Riders fee => $10<br /><br />Each month the <strong>LOTS Session</strong> offers a “<strong><em>New Rider Certification Class</em></strong>”. Our classes have introduced literally hundreds women to the thrills of track cycling for the first time. These small group intro classes are designed to give LOTS the opportunity to provide quality 1-1 coaching to riders who are new to the Track. <em>For 2010 the monthly LOTS Sessions will be offering our Ladies Only “New Rider Cert Classes” for a discounted fee of $30.</em> Once you are certified you are invited to participate in any of the LOTS Sessions as well as the Keiren & Racing School Sessions held at the Encino Velodrome. Certified riders are also welcomed to return often and to participate in all of the daily/weekly Co-ed Open Training Sessions held at the Encino Velodrome.<br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#009900;">Please note: The Next LOTS Session will be Sat May 8th 11-2 at the Encino Velodrome.<br /></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em>Upcoming track races</em></strong> ~<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">LA Velodrome</span><br /><strong>Sat Mar 13th, 9:00-3:00pm</strong> ~ LAVRA Cup Time Trials<br /><strong>Sat Mar 13th, 3:00-6:00pm</strong> ~ LAVRA Cup Omnium & Madison. Racing is scheduled to begin at 3pm.<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Encino</span><br /><strong>Sat Mar 20th, 12:00-3:00pm</strong> ~ The Encino Velodrome will be hosting Race #1 of the Bob Hansing Race Series. Called <strong><em>"The Fast, the Slow & the Ugly".</em></strong> Gun time for the Youth, Junior, <strong>Women</strong> & M40+ races is 12Noon.<br /><br />Have a great week everyone & don't forget to reset your clocks and "Spring Forward" on Saturday (night) March 13.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>LOTS of Sponsors</strong> ~ 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:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ittybittybra.com/">Itty Bitty Bra Co</a>. ~ Itty Bitty Bra’s are the right choice for those of us whom nature 'blessed' with less than a 'C' cup size bust and are underserved by today's bra choices. According to Jane Alden Hodgdon, IBB Designs president and CEO, these women need a bra that not only provides support, but also is stylish and comfortable. The Itty Bitty Bra® does all of that and more for the AA-B cup women.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.serfas.com/">Serfas</a> & <a href="http://www.serfasoptics.com/">Serfas Optics</a> ~ 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.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.clifbar.com/">Clif Bar</a> ~ 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!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.louisgarneau.com/usa/index.asp?language=ENG&website=2">Louis Garneau</a> ~ 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!<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />The <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/forms/rider_release.pdf">2010 USAC Athlete Waiver</a> is available on-line.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />The <a href="http://www.scnca.com/2010calendar.asp">2010 SCNCA Racing Calendar</a> is available on line.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />The <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=4220">2010 USAC Rule book</a> is available on-line.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Look for us on Facebook !!<br /><br />Julia<br />julia@crossins.comJulia Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421209064893439936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550606818927577868.post-65870712513399603822010-01-11T16:41:00.000-08:002010-01-13T15:03:02.559-08:00LOTS of Track Races are here!!<span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">Welcome to the 2010 LOTS Track Racing Season!!<br /></span><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />All of the Ladies are invited to join us for the following LOTS Sessions ~<br /><br /><a href="http://encinovelodrome.org/">Encino Velodrome</a> ~ Please note the following days/times ~<br /><strong>Sat</strong> <strong>Feb 13th</strong> (11-2) LOTS Session<br /><strong>Sun Feb 21st</strong> (11-3) LOTS Racing School<br /><strong>Sat Mar 13th</strong> (11-2) LOTS Session<br /><br /><strong>April</strong> ~ there are no available dates.<br /><br /><strong>Sat May 8th</strong> (11-2) LOTS Session<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Each month the <strong>LOTS Session</strong> offers a “New Rider Certification Class”. Our classes have introduced literally hundreds women to the thrills of track cycling for the first time. These small group intro classes are designed to give LOTS the opportunity to provide quality 1-1 coaching to riders who are new to the Track. Encino’s Co-ed Beginner Classes are held once monthly for a fee of $40. For 2010 the monthly LOTS Sessions will be offering our Ladies Only “New Rider Cert Classes” for a <strong><em>discounted fee of $30</em></strong>. Once you are certified you are invited to participate in any of the LOTS Sessions as well as the Keiren & Racing School Sessions. Certified riders are also welcomed to participate in all of the daily/weekly Co-ed Open Training Sessions held at the Encino Velodrome.<br /><br /><strong><em>Please Note</em></strong>: Returning Riders will still pay just $10 to attend the monthly LOTS Sessions.<br /><br />“<strong>Ladies Only Track School</strong>” ~These 4hr advanced sessions will give all of the participants the skills and confidence needed to begin racing. We will discuss USAC’s rule book with respect to the various track events and we will learn some of the race tactics and rules for both individual and mass start races. Each LOTS Track School covers a different selection of racing skills and disciplines. Please join us now as we prepare for the 2010 track racing season!<br /><br /><strong>2010 LOTS Fee Schedule ~</strong><br />LOTS Keiren School session fee is $5.<br />LOTS Session fee for returning riders is $10.<br />LOTS New Rider Certification Class fee is $30 ** See Below<br />LOTS Racing School Session fee $50<br /><br /><strong><em>Please Note</em></strong>: All regular LOTS Sessions include a New Rider Cert Class unless otherwise noted. All LOTS Session fees include the use of a Rental Bike.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>2010 Encino Velodrome Bob Hansing Memorial Cup Race Series</strong> ~<br />The dates are confirmed, the trophies have been ordered and registration is about to open for the most exciting Track Race Series in the SCNCA Region!! Join us on Sat <strong><em>March 20th, April 17th, May 15th & July 10th</em></strong> at the Encino Velodrome.<br /><br />At the Encino Velodrome we always enjoy a Split race schedule with half of the fields racing in the earlier slot while the other half of the fields race the later slot. In between race sessions everyone is welcomed to join in the fun of the Madison! This event is no longer just for the Elite guys, Ladies get your Madison Partner ready now and secure your team’s spot for all 4 race events!!<br /><br /><a href="http://encinovelodrome.org/schedule.htm">http://encinovelodrome.org/schedule.htm</a><br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>2010 LA Velodrome Race Schedule</strong> ~ Please note: In 2010, LAVRA has split their race series & race divisions into 2 separate series. <a href="http://lavelodrome.org/Races/Race2010.htm">LAVRA Race Calendar</a><br /><br />The following 6 Saturdays are reserved for the <strong>LAVRA Cup TT’s, Omnium & Madison Race Series</strong>: <strong><em>Feb 20th, Mar 13th, Apr 3rd, May 1st, Jun 19th, & Jul 24th</em></strong>. Race categories for these events includes: Open TT’s at 9AM followed by M1-3, <strong><em>Women 1-3</em></strong>, M45+ and M55+ Mass Start Omnium events at 3PM.<br /><br />The following 8 Saturdays are reserved for their <strong>non-LAVRA Cup “Upgrade” Race Omnium Series</strong>: <strong><em>Jan 30, Feb 27, Mar 27, April 24, May 29, Jun 26, July 17, & Aug 14</em></strong>. Race categories for these events includes: M3’s, M4/5’s, <strong><em>Women 3/4’s, Women 35+</em></strong> & Juniors. Racing begins at 2:30PM.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>LOTS of Sponsors</strong> ~ 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!!<br /><br />The LOTS program appreciates the support and sponsorship of the following companies:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ittybittybra.com/">Itty Bitty Bra Co</a>. ~ Holiday Sale 2009, save up to 40% on selected items during our Holiday Blow Out Sale. Quantities are limited so shop now for best selection! Itty Bitty Bra’s are the right choice for those of us whom nature 'blessed' with less than a 'C' cup size bust and are underserved by today's bra choices. According to Jane Alden Hodgdon, IBB Designs president and CEO, these women need a bra that not only provides support, but also is stylish and comfortable. The Itty Bitty Bra® does all of that and more for the AA-B cup women.<a href="http://www.serfas.com/">Serfas</a> & <a href="http://www.serfasoptics.com/">Serfas Optics</a> ~ 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.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.clifbar.com/">Clif Bar</a> ~ 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!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.louisgarneau.com/usa/index.asp?language=ENG&website=2">Louis Garneau</a> ~ 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!<br /><br />Please take the time to thank these sponsors for their generosity!<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />The <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/forms/rider_release.pdf">2010 USAC Athlete Waiver</a> is available on-line.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />The <a href="http://www.scnca.com/2010calendar.asp">2010 SCNCA Racing Calendar</a> is available on line.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />The <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=4220">2010 USAC Rule book</a> is available on-line.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Look for us on Facebook!<br />Have a great week!!<br /><br />Julia Cross<br />USAC Level 3 Coach<br />USAC Club # 12416Julia Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421209064893439936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550606818927577868.post-8933910768862646902009-12-10T09:28:00.000-08:002009-12-10T09:54:13.871-08:00LOTS to look forward to in 2010<span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!<br />Welcome to the 2010 LOTS Season!!<br /></span><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />All of the Ladies are invited to join us for the following LOTS Sessions ~<br /><a href="http://encinovelodrome.org/">Encino Velodrome</a> ~<br /><strong>Sat Jan 9th (9am-11am) Keiren School<br />Sat Jan 9th (11am-1:30pm) LOTS Session</strong><br /><br />Sat Feb 20th (11-1:30) LOTS Session<br /><br />Sat Mar 6th (11-3:00) LOTS Racing School<br />Sat Mar 20th (12-2:30) LOTS Session<br />Sat Mar 20th (4:00PM) Race #1 of the 2010 Bob Hansing Track Race Series<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong><em>All of us who are involved with the LOTS Program</em></strong> are excited to continue the program into 2010 as we are looking forward to another great year! In planning for the New Year, we are making some adjustments to the program that will improve and enhance what we are doing and what we are offering to the Ladies.<br /><br />Each month the LOTS Program offers a <strong><em>“New Rider Certification Class”</em></strong>. Our classes have introduced literally hundreds women to the thrills of track cycling for the first time. These small group intro classes are designed to give LOTS the opportunity to provide quality 1-1 mentoring to riders who are new to the Track. Encino’s Co-ed Beginner Classes are held once monthly for a fee of $40. For 2010 the monthly LOTS Sessions will be offering our Ladies Only “New Rider Cert Classes” for a <em>discounted fee of $30</em>. Once you are certified you are invited to participate in any of the LOTS Sessions as well as the Keiren & Racing School Sessions. Certified riders are also welcomed to participate in all of the daily/weekly Co-ed Open Training Sessions held at the Encino Velodrome.<br /><br /><strong><em>Please Note:</em></strong> Returning LOTS participants who are already certified will still pay just $10 to attend the monthly LOTS Sessions.<br /> <br />The quarterly <strong><em>“Ladies Only Track School”</em></strong> sessions have also been very successful. These advanced sessions will give all of the participants the skills and confidence needed to begin racing. For the low price of $50, we will spend half a day discussing exploring the in's & out's of track racing. In addition to reviewing USAC’s rule book, we will learn some of the race tactics and strategies for both individual and mass start races. Each LOTS Track School covers a different selection of racing skills and disciplines. Please join us now and jump start your preparations for the 2010 track racing season!<br /><br /><strong><em>New 2010 LOTS Fee Schedule ~</em></strong><br /><br />LOTS Keiren School session fee is $5.<br />LOTS Session fee for returning riders is $10.<br />LOTS New Rider Certification Class fee is $30<br />LOTS Racing School 4hr Session fee $50<br /><br /><em><strong>Please Note</strong></em>: All regular LOTS Sessions include a New Rider Cert Class & All LOTS Session fees include the use of a Rental Bike.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong><em>Sunday Dec 20th @ 8AM ~ Unattached Riders</em></strong> ~ <strong>Ladies</strong>, if you live in The OC and are not currently a member of any one of a number of local cycling clubs, please consider joining the <em>Track & Road Racing Women of Team Sho-Air</em> for a “meet & greet” ride on Sunday Dec 20th.<br /><br />A note from Nancy Seidler:<br /><br />The <strong>Velosport/Sho-Air Women’s team</strong> is sponsoring their 1st annual women’s Christmas training ride on <strong>Sunday, December 20th @ 8:00 a.m</strong>. We will be leaving the <strong>Rock and Road</strong> store in Irvine (corner of Sand Canyon & Irvine Blvd) at 8:00 am and will be riding to Seal Beach and back. Total ride should be somewhere between 50-55 miles. This is an endurance/training ride for <strong>Junior, Elite & Master Women</strong> in preparation for the <strong>2010 track & road racing season</strong> or for those of you just wanting to get some good riding in with a great group of women. Please tell all your friends, wives, sisters, girlfriends, etc. to come out for a chance to meet some new friends and enjoy a great ride!<br /><br />This is a no drop ride, but you must be comfortable riding in a pace line, either single or double and have knowledge of the basic etiquette of a peloton. This is a great opportunity for women to ride together! If we can get a good showing, we may even make the training ride a weekly event. <br /><br />Also, the 2010 Team Clothing will be available purchase on Saturday & at the store after the ride. I hope all of you can come and enjoy some great time with other women riders. There will be refreshments afterwards in front of Rock and Road.<br /><br />Hope to see you there.<br />Nancy Seidler <a href="mailto:ngumby@cox.net">ngumby@cox.net</a><br /><br />FYI ~ My son & I are excited to be joining my 2 daughters and their teammates in 2010 when we will all represent and race for Team Sho-Air.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong><em>2010 USAC Race Officials Training Seminars ~</em></strong><br /><strong>Category C Officials’ Seminar – Los Angeles area:<br />Date: January 9, 2010<br />Location: Red Roof Inn Ontario Airport</strong> 1818 East Holt Boulevard, Ontario 909-988-8466<br />Time: Saturday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm <br /><br /><em>Additional Seminars To Be Determined~</em><br />Category C Officials’ Seminar – Las Vegas<br />Date: January 23, 2010<br /><br />Category C Officials’ Seminar – Hawaii ?<br />Date: February 21, 2009<br /><br />Category C Officials’ Seminar – Los Angeles area:<br />Date: May 22, 2009<br /><br />For more information or to RSVP your attendance, please contact Marilyn Allen <a href="mailto:marilynallen.ranchita@gmail.com">marilynallen.ranchita@gmail.com</a><br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong><em>2010 Encino Velodrome Bob Hansing Memorial Cup Race Series ~ </em></strong>The dates are confirmed, the trophies have been ordered and registration is about to open for the most exciting Track Race Series in the SCNCA Region!! Join us at the Encino Velodrome on the following 4 Saturdays ~ <strong>March 20th</strong>, <strong>April 17th</strong>, <strong>May 15th</strong> and <strong>July 10th</strong>.<br /><br />At the <a href="http://encinovelodrome.org/">Encino Velodrome </a>you will enjoy a Split race schedule with half of the fields racing in the Late afternoon slot while the other half of the fields races the Early Evening slot. In between race sessions everyone is welcomed to join in the fun of the Madison! This event is no longer for the Elite guys only, Ladies get your Madison Partner ready now and secure your team’s spot for all 4 race events!!<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong><em>LOTS of Sponsors</em></strong> ~ 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!!<br /><br />The LOTS program appreciates the support and sponsorship of the following companies:<br /><a href="http://www.ittybittybra.com/">Itty Bitty Bra Co</a>. ~ <strong><em>Holiday Sale 2009</em></strong>, save up to 40% on selected items during our Holiday Blow Out Sale. Quantities are limited so shop now for best selection! Itty Bitty Bra’s are the right choice for those of us whom nature 'blessed' with less than a 'C' cup size bust and are underserved by today's bra choices. According to Jane Alden Hodgdon, IBB Designs president and CEO, these women need a bra that not only provides support, but also is stylish and comfortable. The Itty Bitty Bra® does all of that and more for the AA-B cup women.<a href="http://www.serfas.com/">Serfas</a> & <a href="http://www.serfasoptics.com/">Serfas Optics</a> ~ 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.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.clifbar.com/">Clif Bar</a> ~ 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!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.louisgarneau.com/usa/index.asp?language=ENG&website=2">Louis Garneau</a> ~ 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!<br /><br />Please take the time to thank these sponsors for their generosity!<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />The <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/forms/waiver.php?url=rider_release.pdf">2009 USAC Athlete Waiver</a> is available on-line.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />The <a href="http://www.scnca.com/2010calendar.asp">2010 SCNCA Racing Calendar</a> is available on line.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />The <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/forms/RdTrkCx_rulebook.pdf">2009 USAC Rule book</a> is available on-line.<br />New Rules for 2010 ~ https://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=4560<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Look for us on Facebook!<br />Have a great week!!<br /><br />Julia Cross<br />USAC Level 3 Coach<br />USAC Club # 12416Julia Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421209064893439936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550606818927577868.post-36449100902247681692009-12-01T11:08:00.000-08:002009-12-01T11:56:42.940-08:00A Special Christmas request<a href="http://ifhomeless.org/">http://ifhomeless.org/</a><br /><br />My family & I are so very thankful for all that we have been blessed with this year! We are thankful for our health, our home and each other!<br /><br />But this year has been very very difficult for many families around all of us. In searching for new ways to help some of these families, we recently became involved with an organization that helps homeless families with children. My 3 kids and I have become volunteer babysitters for the <a href="http://ifhomeless.org/">Illumination Foundation</a>.<br /><br />This foundation operates out of a hotel in Costa Mesa, CA that provides a number of services to the homeless. The bulk of their program works to get families w/children off the streets and into the hotel as a transition (back) to independent living. They also work with Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach by taking in homeless persons who have been discharged from the hospital but still need medical attention. Many private & public donations are used to fund the <a href="http://ifhomeless.org/">Illumination Foundation</a>.<br /><br />It is a comprehensive & effective program!! As you can imagine in this economy, the foundation is overwhelmed with the number of families who are homeless. Many of these families had good jobs and enjoyed independent living like you and me until they were laid off, or suffered some form of financial tragedy and lost everything from their pets to their dignity and are now homeless with their children.<br /><br />In addition to being a family with children, one of the requirements for admission into the Illumination Foundation’s program is mandatory counseling 3 evenings per week. Volunteer Counselors provide information on everything from anger management to family counseling to job retraining.<br /><br />This is where we come in. My kids & I babysit up to 2 dozen children three evenings a week while the parents (& older siblings) are in counseling sessions. We read books, do crafts & play cards with a great bunch of kids!<br /><br />Of the 2 dozen kids that we have gotten to know, we have discovered that most of them are over weight and only a couple of them have a bicycle to ride and none of them have a helmet to wear.<br /><br /><strong>How can you help?</strong> We are looking for <strong>20 youth helmets & 20 youth bicycle</strong> donations in time for the foundation's <strong>Christmas Party on December 20th</strong>. These children range in age/size from 4-12 yrs old. We are asking for new items, but will be grateful for whatever you can donate!!<br /><br /><strong>Dec 20th</strong> ~ My kids have also asked me if we can put together some fun <strong>fitness & cycling oriented Christmas gifts</strong> for the kids and for the Illumination Foundation in time for their <strong>Christmas Party on Dec 20th</strong>. We will appreciate items such as training wheels, handlebar grips & streamers, bicycle horns & bells, long & short jump ropes, hula hoops, twister, water bottles, sneakers, bicyle tubes & tires (for 12-24" wheels), floor pumps, shoes & socks (you’d be surprised at how many of these kids only pair of shoes is beach flip-flops!), & any other portable toys/games that encourage the kids to exercise while playing! There are a gazillion books & board/card games available to these kids but <em>nothing</em> that encourages exercise.<br /><br /><strong>1 Very Special Need</strong> ~ The Illumination Foundation recently enrolled a homeless family with a young blind boy named Deshawn. Deshawn is 4 yrs old and has been blind since birth. Due to his family’s homelessness, he has not had access to age appropriate toys to play with and learn from. Both his family and the Illumination Foundation are in desperate need of touchy-feely toys, games, puzzles & books for this boy to facilitate his natural curiosity & learning needs. If you have any gently used items that you would like to give specifically to Deshawn for Christmas, please let me know.<br /><br /><strong><em>Thank you to everyone who reads this!</em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Hebrews 13:5<br /></span></em></strong><br />JuliaJulia Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421209064893439936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550606818927577868.post-46931000483831753142009-11-29T15:49:00.000-08:002009-11-29T15:55:55.050-08:00LOTS to be excited about...The final 2009 LOTS Sessions:<br /><a href="http://encinovelodrome.org/">Encino Velodrome</a> ~<br /><strong>Encino ~ Sat Dec 5th (9am-11am) Keiren School<br />Encino ~ Sat Dec 5th (11am-1pm) LOTS Session</strong><br /><br />The LOTS Keiren School session fee is $5.<br />The LOTS session fee is $10.<br />LOTS Racing School Session fee $50<br />All LOTS Session fees include the use of a Rental Bike.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>2009 has been another successful year for LOTS</strong>. We fulfilled our goals to provide progressive rider education to Ladies who were previously certified and were ready to begin racing.<br /><br /><strong><em>LOTS monthly “New Rider Certification Classes</em></strong>” enabled many women to experience the thrills of track cycling for the first time. These 2hr small group classes are designed to give us the opportunity to provide quality coaching to new and experienced riders. Together we learn pace line dynamics, Standing Start techniques, and general pack skills.<br /> <br /><strong><em>LOTS quarterly “Ladies Only Track School</em></strong>” sessions have also been hugely successful this year. These half day advanced sessions have given all of the participants the skills and confidence they need to participate in open training sessions and to begin racing. We discussed USAC’s rule book with respect to most Track Races, we learned about race tactics and rules for both individual and mass start races. Each LOTS Track School covered a different selection of racing skills and disciplines. We are excited to the new faces in the peleton in the 2010 racing season!<br /><br /><strong>2010 LOTS</strong> ~ Whether you have 2 hrs of track experience or 2 decades of track experience, please bring a friends and join us on the velodrome for the final LOTS Session on this year on <strong>Sat Dec 5th</strong> and on <strong>Sat Jan 9th</strong> for the first LOTS Session of our <strong>4th year</strong> as we continue to help each other develop these essential bike riding skills!<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>LOTS of Sponsors</strong> ~ 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!!<br /><br />The LOTS program appreciates the support and sponsorship of the following companies:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ittybittybra.com/">Itty Bitty Bra Co</a>. ~ Holiday Sale 2009, save up to 40% on selected items during our Holiday Blow Out Sale. Quantities are limited so shop now for best selection! Itty Bitty Bra’s are the right choice for those of us whom nature 'blessed' with less than a 'C' cup size bust and are underserved by today's bra choices. According to Jane Alden Hodgdon, IBB Designs president and CEO, these women need a bra that not only provides support, but also is stylish and comfortable. The Itty Bitty Bra® does all of that and more for the AA-B cup women.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.serfas.com/">Serfas</a> & <a href="http://www.serfasoptics.com/">Serfas Optics</a> ~ 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.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.clifbar.com/">Clif Bar</a> ~ 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!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.louisgarneau.com/usa/index.asp?language=ENG&website=2">Louis Garneau</a> ~ 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!<br /><br />Please take the time to thank these sponsors for their generosity!<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />The <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/forms/waiver.php?url=rider_release.pdf">2009 USAC Athlete Waiver</a> is available on-line.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />The <a href="http://www.scnca.com/2010calendar.asp">2010 SCNCA Racing Calendar</a> is available on line.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />The <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/forms/RdTrkCx_rulebook.pdf">2009 USAC Rule book</a> is available on-line.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Look for us on Facebook!<br />Have a great week!!<br /><br />Julia Cross<br />USAC Level 3 Coach<br />USAC Club # 12416Julia Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421209064893439936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550606818927577868.post-21263932042019223302009-10-12T11:30:00.000-07:002009-10-12T13:54:56.438-07:00LOTS of Work at the Encino Velodrome~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>The next LOTS Sessions:</strong><br /><a href="http://encinovelodrome.org/">Encino Velodrome</a> ~ Please Note the Start times of each session!<br /><br />Encino ~ Sat Nov 7th (9am-11am) Keiren School<br />Encino ~ Sat Nov 7th (11am-1pm) LOTS Session<br /><br />Encino ~ Sat Nov 14th (9am-11am) Keiren School<br />Encino ~ Sat Nov 14th (11am-1pm) LOTS Session<br /><br />The LOTS Keiren School session fee is $5.<br />The LOTS session fee is $10.<br />LOTS Racing School Session fee $50<br />All LOTS Session fees include the use of a Rental Bike.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>Saturday Oct 10th</strong> ~ The Jr Open House day at The Encino Velodrome was a fun day full of hardwork and hard working folks!!<br /><br /><strong>Huge Thanks go to Chris Eisenberg</strong> for being our event photographer! Here the link to the wonderful slide show that she put together for us!<br /><a href="http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/9940852_qCDqJ#678452081_Bj6od">http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/9940852_qCDqJ#678452081_Bj6od</a><br /><br /><strong>Huge Thanks go to Bobby Unverzagt (SBW)</strong> for selecting this project for your Eagle Scout Project! Thanks to Bobby’s hardwork and organizational skills we replaced more than 150m of balustrade boards and we painted the entire balustrade front & back!!<br /><br /><strong>Huge Thanks to Megan Deen (Moth Attack Bicycles)</strong> for task mastering the rental bike locker. Bikes were repaired, bars tape replace, cranks tightened, wheels trued, headsets straightened. An amazing about of work was completed in just one day!!<br /><br /><strong>Huge Thanks to Jenn Reither</strong> for organizing the weeding!! Those tumble weeds were huge and obnoxious but you, Rebecca & Donna made great headway in removing them and reducing the fire hazard! It wasn’t just that you filled 2 dumpsters, it was that you filled the field on the other side of the fence!!<br /><br />Finally, <strong>Huge Thanks to All 40+ Volunteers</strong> who came to play, work & eat with us!! We had Juniors and their parents coming from SC Velo, SBW, Sho-Air, Major Motion, Train2Win as well as boy scouts and other non-cycling friends of friends. We even had softball spectators & other folks turning into the parking lot on accident who picked up a tool and gave us a hand.<br /><br />But the work is never totally done....<br /><br />We still have at least one more Eagle Scout Project to be done at the Velodrome. If there are any interested Eagle Scouts looking for a project, please contact me and I’ll point you in the right direction!!<br /><br />Please note that the Encino Velodrome has an ongoing repair list. The following items are always in need: White Primer & finish Paint, paint brushes & rollers, lumber, lumber screws, bike handle bar tape, tires, tubes, and Time.<br /><br />For more info on how you can donate your time, trade skills or products to this event, please email me at <a href="mailto:julia@crossins.com">julia@crossins.com</a><br /><br />Thank you!!<br /><br />Julia Cross<br />USAC Level 3 Coach<br />USAC Club # 12416Julia Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421209064893439936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550606818927577868.post-81831580341831592962009-10-05T15:38:00.000-07:002009-10-06T10:08:29.558-07:00Elite Natz Women's Madison Wrap Up<strong>From USA Cycling</strong> ~ <a href="https://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=4476">https://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=4476</a><br /><br />Congratulations to <strong>Jennifer Reither & Anna Lang</strong> for winning this amazing event! In the words of USAC the "<em>women’s Madison was undoubtedly the highlight of the final day of competition..</em>."<br /><br /><strong>Thank you</strong> to all <strong>10 Ladies Madison teams</strong> who participated in this historic event!!<br /><strong>Thank you</strong> to all of the coaches, velodrome directors and sponsors who have worked so hard for the Ladies this year!!<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~<br />If you live in the LA/OC area, and you have either no track experience or years of track experience, you are invited to attend the next Ladies Only Track Sessions (LOTS) as follows:<br /><br />Encino ~ Sat Oct 10th (9am-4pm) Jr Open House ~ free *See info below*<br />Encino ~ Sat Oct 10th (9am-4pm) Whole Bike Swap Meet *See info below*<br /><br />Encino ~ Sat Nov 7th (9am-11am) Keiren School<br />Encino ~ Sat Nov 7th (11am-1pm) LOTS Session<br /><br />Encino ~ Sat Nov 14th (9am-11am) Keiren School<br />Encino ~ SatNov 14th (11am-1pm) LOTS Session<br /><br />The LOTS Keiren School session fee is $5.<br />The LOTS session fee is $10.<br />LOTS Racing School Session fee $50 (next date TBD)<br /><br />All LOTS Session fees include the use of a Rental Bike.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>Saturday Oct 10th (9am-4pm) ~ It is JR OPEN HOUSE day at The Encino Velodrome</strong>.<br />Boys & Girls of all ages are invited to bring their friends & Parents to the Encino Velodrome for a fun day of chores and bike riding! If you’ve never experienced Olympic style track cycling, you will definitely enjoy yourself!! In exchange for a twirl around the 250 meter oval bike track, we have a list of super easy ‘Handyman Projects’ to be completed. Each project completed earns you time on the bike!<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>Sat Oct 10th ‘Whole Bike’ Swap Meet</strong> ~ We are excited to be hosting the first ever “<strong>Whole Bike</strong>” swap meet at the Encino Velodrome. Bring an unlimited number of your unused, gently used or no-longer used “ride ready” bmx, road, track or mtn bikes etc to sell at our <strong>Whole Bike Swap Meet</strong>. We are looking to make this a grand event. So don’t sit at home glued to your Computer screen waiting for the next On-Line bicycle bid. Come to the Encino Velodrome and bring ALL of your extra bikes for sale.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>Sat Oct 10th ~ Free "BBQ" at the Encino Velodrome</strong> ~ Work Hard, Ride gently, Eat burgers 'n dogs till you are satisfied! The Grill will be smoking from 11-1PM for everyone!<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>Sun Oct 18th ~ Last Chance Track Race at the Encino Velodrome</strong> ~ If you thought the racing season was over, you thought wrong!<br /><br /><strong>Bicycle John's & Team Hollywood</strong> are excited to invite you to join us at the Encino Velodrome for one more chance to race on the velodrome this season!<br /><br /><strong><em>Road Bikes Allowed!</em></strong> -- We want to encourage new track racers at the velodrome so both road bikes & track bikes may be used for the 12 lap pursuit. Additionally, road and track bikes will compete against each other in the same categories for the same prizes.<br /><br /><a onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," href="http://encinovelodrome.org/flyers/LCTR.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://encinovelodrome.org/flyers/LCTR.pdf</a><br /><br /><strong>REGISTRATION</strong> ~ Please send pre-registration to Sandra Talavera C/O Bicycle John’s, 1038 North Hollywood Way, Burbank CA, 91505.<br /><strong>Pre-registration</strong> is due by October 14, 2009. After October 14, 2009, a total of $5 will be charged as a late fee.<br /><strong>Same day registration</strong> at the track will be open at 12:30pm.<br /><br />12Noon ~ Track Opens for warm up<br />12:30PM ~ Registration begins<br />2:00PM ~ Racing Begins<br />Please note this event is on a Sunday!<br /><br />Thanks for all that you do for LOTS & Women's Cycling!<br /><br />Cheers ~ Julia<br /><em>Don't forget to look for us on Facebook!</em>Julia Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421209064893439936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550606818927577868.post-70917567945624433552009-10-04T10:30:00.000-07:002009-10-04T16:38:29.151-07:00Sun Oct 4 ~ Elite Natz Women's Madison<strong>Sunday Oct 4 @ 12Noon ~ Women's Team Sprint & Women's Madison</strong> (!!!)<br /><br />I am personally very excited for the first ever USAC National Championship Women's Madison!! It will be an exciting event!!<br /><br />At the 2008 Elite Track Nationals, I asked USA Cycling if they would consider adding Women's Madison to Elite Natz as a Medal Event. They said yes and here we are today getting ready to watch this awesome event!<br /><br />The very first LOTS Session was held in Oct 2006 at the LA Velodrome in Carson, CA. Todate, LOTS has introduced and educated over 300 women in the sport of Olympic style track cycling. As LOTS has grown, all of the major US Tracks have slowly but surely begun offering women specific beginner sessions, racing schools, madison clinics and training camps.<br /><br /><strong>And its WORKING!!!</strong><br /><br />The quality and number of women participating in this year's Track Nationals is the proof! The <strong>Women's Points</strong> race on Saturday evening had so many entrants that qualifying heats were required for the first time! And today the <strong>first ever Women's Elite Natz Madison</strong> will be held at Noon!<br /><br />It is all good, great, wonderful and I am super excited to be a part of this small piece of history! <strong>Thank you</strong> to everyone who is passionate about women's cycling!! <strong>Thank you</strong> ladies, coaches, velodrome directors, race directors & sponsors!!<br /><br />See you all at Noon in Carson, CA<br /><br />If you cannot be in the building cheering for everyone you can now watch the events live at <a href="http://www.ustream.tv/channel/la-velodrome">http://www.ustream.tv/channel/la-velodrome</a>Julia Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421209064893439936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550606818927577868.post-34961640066545591162009-10-01T10:32:00.000-07:002009-10-01T10:36:58.895-07:00LOTS of Elite National Women's Track eventsWhat a great time we all had at the LA Velodrome last night!! I trust that everyone thoroughly enjoyed the first ever <strong>Elite track Omnium event</strong>! One National Chanpionship title is awared to the winner of this "pentathalon" track event which includes ~ the Flying 200, 5k Scratch race, 2k Individual Pursuit, 10k Points race and 500m TT (for the women).<br /><br />HUGE Congratulations to <strong>Cari Higgins</strong> for winning this event!! Congratulations to all the women who raced. This single event showcases well rounded athletes who are great at both sprint and endurance events.<br /><br />The Schedule of Women's events for the remainder of the week include ~<br /><br /><strong>Thursday Oct 1 @ 4pm</strong> ~ Today's Track Natz events for the women include the W500m TT, the W Team Pursuit final & the W Scratch race.<br /><strong>Friday Oct 2 @4pm</strong> ~ look for the W Individual Pursuit & W Keiren<br /><strong>Saturday Oct 3 @ 4pm</strong> ~ WSprints & W Points Race<br /><strong>Sunday Oct 4 @ 12Noon</strong> ~ W Team Sprint & W Madison (!!!) I am personally very anxious for the <em><strong>first ever USAC National Championship Women's Madison</strong></em>!! It will be an exciting event!!<br /><br />The complete event schedule can be found at the <a href="http://lavelodrome.org/Events/2009%20USA%20CYCLING%20ELITE%20NATIONAL%20CHAMPIONSHIP%20SCHEDULE.pdf">LA Velodrome website</a>.<br /><br />If you cannot be in the building cheering for everyone you can now watch the events live at <a onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," href="http://www.ustream.tv/channel/la-velodrome" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ustream.tv/channel/la-velodrome</a><br /><br />Cheers ~ JuliaJulia Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421209064893439936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550606818927577868.post-80377472851904998492009-09-16T08:08:00.000-07:002009-09-16T08:20:16.326-07:00LOTS of Juniors at the Open House<span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Calling All Juniors</strong> </span><strong><em><span style="font-size:130%;">~ & Their Parents!!</span><br /></em></strong>It’s a Junior <strong>OPEN HOUSE</strong> at <strong>The Encino Velodrome</strong><br /><strong>Saturday Oct 10th 9:00am-4:00pm</strong><br /><br />We are celebrating all the JUNIORS in our community!<br /><strong>Junior Day is Saturday</strong> ~ Boys & Girls of all ages (and their Parents!!) are invited to come to the Encino Velodrome (405/101 fwy) for a day of fun work and fun bike riding!<br /><br />If you know someone who has never experienced Olympic style track cycling, you will definitely want to bring them with you!!<br /><br />In exchange for a twirl around the 250 meter oval bike track, we have a list of easy ‘Handyman Projects’ to be completed. Each project completed earns you time on the bike!<br /><br />Also enjoy the <strong>BBQ & Whole Bike Swap Meet</strong>. Bring all your old bikes to sell ($10 per seller).<br /><strong>Parents, Coaches, Troop Leaders, Teachers, Bike Clubs</strong> ~ are invited to bring your kids with you! You will enjoy this day as much as the kids. Come learn about track cycling, and have a great day together with your kids!!<br /><br />Built in the early 1960’s, the Encino Velodrome offers daily racing & training opportunities for all ages including <strong>free Junior’s Only Training Sessions every Thursday evening</strong>. For more information, please visit our website at <a href="http://www.encinovelodrome.org/">http://www.encinovelodrome.org/</a>. This event is hosted by the <strong>Ladies Only Track Sessions (LOTS),</strong> please visit our blog for more info <a href="http://zippydsnail.blogspot.com/">http://zippydsnail.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />All of our local (current & former) <strong>Junior State, National, World & Olympic Champions</strong> are especially invited to come! Please wear your favorite championship jersey and be prepared to meet 'n greet and introduce the folks to track cycling!!<br /><br />Donations of bar tape, fixed gear chains, tires, tubes, Paint, lumber, tools & time are definately needed!!<br /><br />email me with questions/suggestions <a href="mailto:julia@crossins.com">julia@crossins.com</a><br /><br />Cheers ~ JuliaJulia Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421209064893439936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550606818927577868.post-46582650379329067942009-08-27T17:15:00.000-07:002009-08-27T17:27:32.986-07:00LOTS of obesity in AmericaFrom <strong>The OC Register 8/27/09</strong> ~ A headline in a recent copy of Health magazine shouts that <strong><em>ALL</em></strong> Americans will be overweight or obese by 2050. Can that possibly be true? <a onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," href="http://healthyliving.freedomblogging.com/2009/08/27/an-even-fatter-future-for-america/9441/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://healthyliving.freedomblogging.com/2009/08/27/an-even-fatter-future-for-america/9441/</a><br /><br />One way to fight obesity is to increase your activity level. What better way to do that than to meet us at the Velodrome for the <strong>next LOTS Sessions</strong>:<br /><br /><a href="http://encinovelodrome.org/">Encino Velodrome</a> ~ Please Note the Start times of each session!<br /><strong>Encino ~ Sat Sept 12th</strong> (9am-11am) Keiren School<br /><strong>Encino ~ Sat Sept 12th</strong> (11am-1pm) LOTS Session<br /><strong>Encino ~ Sat Sept 12th</strong> (2-6pm) Ladies Only Track School<br /><br /><strong>Encino ~ Sat Oct 10th</strong> (9am-4pm) Open House ~ free* See info below*<br /><strong>Encino ~ Sat Oct 10th</strong> (9am-4pm) Whole Bike Swap Meet *See info below*<br /><br />The LOTS Keiren School session fee is $5.<br />The LOTS session fee is $10.<br />LOTS Racing School Session fee $50<br />All LOTS Session fees include the use of a Rental Bike.<br /><br />The <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">4 hour LOTS Track Schools</span></strong> are designed to help the Ladies ease the transition from training on the track to racing on the track! Our team of coaches and mentors keep the environment fun and safe as we help you enter the exciting world of track racing!<br /><br />The focus of the <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Track School</span></strong> on <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Sept 12th</span></strong> will be centered on the typical race day Omnium events that are found locally and at most track races. We use ample discussion time and repetitive skill drills to facilitate the learning process.<br /><br />If you are already certified on the track or you are a WCat 3 or higher on the road, please plan to attend! Email me for a registration form at <a href="mailto:julia@crossins.com">julia@crossins.com</a><br /><br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Saturday Oct 10th (9am-4pm) ~ It is OPEN HOUSE day at The Encino Velodrome</span></strong>. We are celebrating “<a href="http://josephsoninstitute.org/sports/">Character Counts! Week 2009</a>” with all the <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">JUNIORS</span></strong> in our community!<br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Saturday is Junior Day</span></strong> ~ Boys & Girls, teens & tweeners of all ages are invited to bring their friends & Parents to the Encino Velodrome for a fun day of chores and bike riding! If you’ve never experienced Olympic style track cycling, you will definitely enjoy yourself!! In exchange for a twirl around the 250 meter oval bike track, we have a list of super easy ‘Handyman Projects’ to be completed. Each project completed earns you time on the bike!<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Project areas include</span></strong>:<br />1) Infield & outfield maintenance; (Overseer ~ TBD)<br />2) Clubhouse & announcers booth; (Overseer ~ TBD)<br />3) Bleachers, Track surface & balustrade boards; (Overseer ~ TBD)<br />4) Rental Bikes & locker; (Overseer ~ <a href="http://mothattack.com/">Moth Attack Cycles</a>)<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Bike Clubs/Teams</span></strong> ~ LOTS is looking for local cycling clubs to oversee each of these Project Areas.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts</span></strong> ~ Scouts who need to earn either a Community Service or non-riding portions of a Cycling Badge should plan to bring your entire troop and attend this event.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">USAC Junior Track Riders</span></strong> ~ In addition to demonstrating their track cycling skills throughout the day to those in attendance, our local Junior Racers will also be assisting with some of the Track Maintenance projects.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Boys & Girls Clubs</span></strong> ~ If you are looking for some safe adrenaline fun after school this fall, then come to the Open House and learn about Encino’s afterschool Track Cycling opportunities<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Parents, Coaches, Troop Leaders, Teachers, Bike Clubs</span></strong> ~ Please bring all of your kids and their Parents with you! You will enjoy this day as much as the kids. Come learn about track cycling, teach the kids about “Character Counts! Week 2009”* and have a great day together with us!!<br /><br />We will have plenty of <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">VIP Juniors</span></strong> on hand from So Cal. These Juniors currently represent USA Cycling’s Junior National Team as they compete in both domestic & international race events.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Sat Oct 10th ‘Whole Bike’ Swap Meet</span></strong> ~ We are excited to be hosting the first ever “Whole Bike” swap meet at the Encino Velodrome. <strong>Bring an unlimited number of your unused, gently used or no-longer used “ride ready” bmx, road, track or mtn bikes etc to sell at our Whole Bike Swap Meet.</strong> We are looking to make this a grand event. So don’t sit at home glued to your Computer screen waiting for the next On-Line bicycle bid. Come to the Encino Velodrome and bring ALL of your extra bikes for sale. Juniors ~ this will be a great place to look for a new bike for riding to school or racing at Nationals. Individual Seller cost is only $10; Vendors/Shops $40; Buyers are always Free!<br /><br /><strong>Items to be donated include:</strong> Paint, paint brushes, lumber, lumber screws, bike handle bar tape, fixed gear chains, tires, tubes, etc.<br /><br /><strong>For more info on how you can donate your time, trade skills or products to this event, please email me at </strong><a href="mailto:julia@crossins.com"><strong>julia@crossins.com</strong></a>Julia Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421209064893439936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550606818927577868.post-61136003258030583302009-08-20T09:49:00.001-07:002009-08-20T09:54:23.597-07:00LOTS more Masters National Track ChampionsCongratulations to the following <strong>So Cal LOTS Ladies</strong> on winning the title of <strong>2009 Masters National Track Champions!!</strong><br /><br /><strong>Patricia Baker</strong> won the W70+ 2k Pursuit<br /><strong>Patricia Riddle</strong> won the W60-64 2k Pursuit<br /><strong>Lenita Anthony</strong> won the W50-54 2k Pursuit<br /><br />Complete event results & photos can be found at <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/events/2009/masterstrack/">http://www.usacycling.org/events/2009/masterstrack/</a><br /><br />Cheers ~ JuliaJulia Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421209064893439936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550606818927577868.post-19563424858182648642009-08-19T10:18:00.001-07:002009-08-19T10:28:49.465-07:00LOTS of Ladies at Masters Track NationalsThe reports are slowly coming in from the <strong>2009 Masters Track Nationals</strong> in Colorado Springs this week.<br /><br />The first race report is a <em><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">HUGE congratuations</span></strong></em> to some So Cal <strong>LOTS</strong> Ladies.<br /><br /><strong>CJ Boyenger</strong> won the title of <strong>National 500m Champion</strong> and set a <strong>new W45-49 World Record with a time of 38.5</strong>.<br /><br />Also a So Cal <strong>LOTS</strong> Lady, <strong>Shane Ellis</strong> won the title of <strong>National 500m Champion</strong> for W35-39 with a time of <strong>39.0</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />Also a So Cal LOTS Lady, <strong>Pat Baker</strong> also set a <strong>new W70+ 500m World Record</strong> and won the title of <strong>National 500m Champion</strong>.<br /><br />Congratulations Ladies! I'll do my best to pass along additional race results as they are made available!<br /><br />Cheers ~ JuliaJulia Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421209064893439936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550606818927577868.post-67143438800944787632009-08-17T12:04:00.000-07:002009-08-17T16:37:44.031-07:00LOTS of new calendar events~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />The next LOTS Sessions:<br /><a href="http://encinovelodrome.org/">Encino Velodrome</a> ~ Please Note the Start times of each session!<br />Encino ~ Sat Sept 12th (9am-11am) Keiren School<br />Encino ~ Sat Sept 12th (11am-1pm) LOTS Session<br />Encino ~ Sat Sept 12th (2-6pm) Ladies Only Track School<br /><br />Encino ~ Sat Oct 10th (9am-4pm) Open House ~ <em><strong><span style="font-size:78%;">free* See info below*</span></strong></em><br />Encino ~ Sat Oct 10th (9am-4pm) Whole Bike Swap Meet <strong><em><span style="font-size:78%;">*See info below*<br /></span></em></strong><br />The LOTS Keiren School session fee is $5.<br />The LOTS session fee is $10.<br />LOTS Racing School Session fee $50<br />All LOTS Session fees include the use of a Rental Bike.<br /><br /><strong>The 4 hour LOTS Track Racing Schools</strong> are designed to help the Ladies ease the transition from training on the track to racing on the track! Our team of coaches and mentors keep the environment fun and safe as we help you enter the exciting world of track racing!<br /><br /><strong>The focus</strong> of the Racing School on Sept 12th will be on the typical race day Omnium events found at most track races. We use ample discussion time and repetitive skill drills to facilitate the learning process.<br /><br />If you are already certified on the track or you are a WCat 3 or higher on the road, please plan to attend! <strong>Email me for a registration form</strong> at <a href="mailto:julia@crossins.com">julia@crossins.com</a> Session fee is $50<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Saturday Oct 10th (9am-4pm) ~ It is OPEN HOUSE day at The Encino Velodrome.<br /></span></strong>We are celebrating “<a href="http://josephsoninstitute.org/sports/">Character Counts! Week 2009</a>” with all the <strong>JUNIORS</strong> <strong>& their PARENTS</strong> in our community!<br /><br /><strong>Saturday is Junior Day</strong> ~ Boys & Girls, teens & tweeners of all ages are invited to bring their friends & Parents to the Encino Velodrome for a fun day of chores and bike riding! If you’ve never experienced Olympic style track cycling, you will definitely enjoy yourself!! In exchange for a twirl around the 250 meter oval bike track, we have a list of super easy ‘Handyman Projects’ to be completed. Time completing a project earns you time on the bike!<br /><br /><strong>Project areas include:</strong><br />1) Infield & outfield maintenance; (Overseer ~ TBD)<br />2) Clubhouse & announcers booth; (Overseer ~ TBD)<br />3) Bleachers, Track surface & balustrade boards; (Overseer ~ TBD)<br />4) Rental Bikes & locker; (Overseer ~ <a href="http://mothattack.com/">Moth Attack Cycles</a>)<br /><br /><strong>Bike Clubs/Teams</strong> ~ LOTS is looking for local cycling clubs to oversee each of these Project Areas. Email me if you are interested.<br /><br /><strong>Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts</strong> ~ Scouts who need to earn either a Community Service or non-riding portions of a Cycling Badge should plan to bring your entire troop and attend this event.<br /><br /><strong>USAC Licensed Junior Track Riders</strong> ~ In addition to demonstrating their track cycling skills throughout the day to those in attendance, our local Junior Racers will also be assisting with some of the Track Maintenance projects.<br /><br /><strong>Boys & Girls Clubs</strong> ~ If you are looking for some safe adrenaline fun after school this fall, then come to the Open House and learn about Encino’s afterschool Track Cycling opportunities<br /><br /><strong>Parents, Coaches, Troop Leaders, School Teachers, Bike Clubs</strong> ~ Please bring all of your kids and their Parents with you! You will enjoy this day as much as the kids. Come learn about track cycling, teach the kids about “Character Counts! Week 2009”* and have a great day together with us!!<br /><br /><strong>USAC Junior State & National Champions</strong> ~ Wear your winners Jersey and plan to join us!! We will have plenty of VIP Juniors on hand throughout the day. Many of these Juniors currently represent USA Cycling’s Junior National Team as they compete in both domestic & international race events.<br /><br /><strong>Sat Oct 10th ‘Whole Bike’ Swap Meet</strong> ~ We are excited to be hosting the first ever “<strong>Whole Bike</strong>” swap meet at the Encino Velodrome. Bring an unlimited number of your unused, gently used or no-longer used “<strong>ride ready</strong>” bmx, road, TT, track, cross, beach or mtn bikes etc to sell at our <strong>Whole Bike Swap Meet</strong>. We are looking to make this a grand event. So don’t sit at home glued to your Computer screen waiting for the next On-Line bicycle bid. Come to the Encino Velodrome and <strong>bring ALL of your bikes for sale</strong>. <strong>Juniors</strong> ~ this will be a great place to look for a new bike for riding to school or racing at Nationals.<br />Individual Seller cost is only $10; Vendors/Shops $40; Buyers are always Free!<br /><br /><strong>Items to be donated include:</strong> Paint, paint brushes, lumber, lumber screws, bike handle bar tape, fixed gear chains, tires, tubes, etc.<br /><br /><strong>For more info</strong> on how you can donate your time, trade skills or products to this event, please email me at <a href="mailto:julia@crossins.com">julia@crossins.com</a>Julia Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421209064893439936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550606818927577868.post-62033900710854723722009-08-14T17:18:00.000-07:002009-08-14T17:26:07.031-07:00LOTS of fire and smoke<strong>Sat Aug 29th ~ The 12 Annual 2009 Sisquoc Road Race in Santa Maria, CA</strong> was originaly scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday August 15th.<br /><br />This morning the SCNCA & the Race Director made the decision to cancel the race due to the wild fires in the area. They first moved the race to Sept 5th, but due to the Holiday Weekend and a severe shortage of available hotel rooms the date has been revised.<br /><br /><strong>As posted on the SCNCA website, the new race date is officially Aug 29th.</strong><br /><br /><a onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," href="http://scnca.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://scnca.org/</a><br /><br />for event questions please email <a href="mailto:SisquocRoadRace@aol.com">SisquocRoadRace@aol.com</a><br /><br />Pass it on...<br /><br />Cheers ~ JuliaJulia Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421209064893439936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550606818927577868.post-40291066219124222092009-08-10T19:20:00.000-07:002009-08-10T20:00:40.901-07:00LOTS of new National Champions<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR1ETcnQyYX0lNtAYIVe2CGFzAT21PE6oFwfyiDnI94oNlQiXxjyD5S2S_fDzfOSb8_h1fifRtim1IRKL43pll1N9qtZ21wklvX1Yf4xYMuC7yNyv0f-AmU9KkB4PLcaJNqlIcwCs3GkQ/s1600-h/115.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368530557502143586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR1ETcnQyYX0lNtAYIVe2CGFzAT21PE6oFwfyiDnI94oNlQiXxjyD5S2S_fDzfOSb8_h1fifRtim1IRKL43pll1N9qtZ21wklvX1Yf4xYMuC7yNyv0f-AmU9KkB4PLcaJNqlIcwCs3GkQ/s200/115.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbfk-kCkYgqcYUXjnaK2DNcWwO667f-r8I6MavfjnivbpM1sV6nLpXDl6ZGWYDZb7hrJ0-tBn2qmLkK_bRSgEJDBdkSW00ysTBJzpVvbw2YBqvnhHk24ERwpmN6C3zm3DY6i9Bj43V3_I/s1600-h/121.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368530124780340834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbfk-kCkYgqcYUXjnaK2DNcWwO667f-r8I6MavfjnivbpM1sV6nLpXDl6ZGWYDZb7hrJ0-tBn2qmLkK_bRSgEJDBdkSW00ysTBJzpVvbw2YBqvnhHk24ERwpmN6C3zm3DY6i9Bj43V3_I/s200/121.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>The next LOTS Sessions:</strong><br /><a href="http://encinovelodrome.org/">Encino Velodrome</a> ~ Please Note the Start times of each session!<br />Encino ~ Sat Sept 12th (9am-11am) Keiren School<br />Encino ~ Sat Sept 12th (11am-1pm) LOTS Session<br />Encino ~ Sat Sept 12th (2-6pm) Ladies Only Track School</div><br /><div>On August 8th, the Ladies joined Keiren racing instructor Henry Shibata at the Encino Velodrome for his Keiren School. We had a fun time with bumping and passing drills as we began learning the mechanics & tactics of Keiren Racing. Henry teaches this class every Saturday from 9-11AM and he has welcomed us to join him. This is a fantastic opportunity for the Ladies to learn how to train and race on the track behind a motorcycle. Please plan to join LOTS again on Sept 11th for Henry’s Keiren School from 9-11AM and then stay for the LOTS Session 11-1PM.<br /><br />The LOTS Keiren School session fee is $5.<br />The LOTS session fee is $10.<br />LOTS Racing School Session fee $50<br /><em>All LOTS Session fees include the use of a Rental Bike</em>.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>Women on Bikes Radio/Internet Talk Radio</strong> ~ With ongoing subjects relating to Women on Bikes, you’ll want to check the schedule throughout the week to see who’s calling in on what topics. Everyone has a different cycling passion and perspective but everyone supports Women on Bikes!!<br /><br />Here is a link to the station where you can download a variety of episodes:<a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sendspace.com%2Ffile%2Fyw3rgt&h=4ebf27a047697c770b2960b8a80c48c8" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sendspace.com%2Ffile%2Fyw3rgt&h=4ebf27a047697c770b2960b8a80c48c8</a><br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>USAC’s 2009 Junior National Road Championships</strong> ~ What a fantastic time we all had in Bend, OR the last week of July! Hundreds of boys and girls came from all across the US to compete for the title of National Road, Time Trial and Criterium Champion. Race categories included the Juniors, U23 men, Elites & Para-athletes. For a complete list of the events that were held and the Champions that were crowned, please see USAC’s website at <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/events/2009/JrU23EliteRoadNats/">http://www.usacycling.org/events/2009/JrU23EliteRoadNats/</a><br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>Sat Oct 10, 9am-4pm ~ Junior Open House at the Encino Velodrome</strong>. LOTS is pleased to be coordinating this special event to raise awareness for the Encino Velodrome and the exciting sport of Olympic Style Junior Track Cycling! This exciting day will have something for every Junior and their parents! All attendees will have the opportunity to “Try the Track” in exchange for some fun “Handyman Projects”. We will have Juniors Track Cyclists of all ages assisting with the cleaning up projects as well as mentoring new riders. Kids bring your parents and Parents bring your kids!!<br /><br />Athletes, families, product sponsors and fans of Track Cycling are invited to contact me for more event information.<br /><br /><strong>Whole Bike Swap Meet</strong> ~ In addition to the usual fall bike (parts) swap meet, we will also be having a separate “Whole Bike Swap Meet”! Not your usual boxes of stuff, this Whole Bike Swap Meet will feature complete & ride-able bikes of every type! Sellers will be charged a small non-refundable fee based on the wheel size of each bike(s) you are selling.<br />Also ~ If you are a <strong>2009 Junior/U23 State or National Track Champion</strong>, please contact me asap! We will have a VIP Jr Athlete Panel present throughout the day to meet ‘n greet and mentor the Open House Guests.<br /><br /><a href="mailto:Julia@crossins.com">Julia@crossins.com</a> for more info and a (pdf) event flyer</div><div></div><div></div><div>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>LOTS of Sponsors</strong> ~ 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!!<br /><br />The LOTS program appreciates the support and sponsorship of the following companies:<br /><strong><br />The EDge</strong> ~ “My goal is to bring high quality carbon composite frame, fork, seat post, wheels, etc, to folks at a reasonable price. No fancy names or middle men. So a referral network will be my approach. I am at my local track every day, anyone that purchases items from me will know exactly where to find me if there were any issues.<br /><br />Folks can get bargains on all the other components via the net. The name brands are there and easily found. But to get a quality carbon fiber design and for a great price, you cannot be sure on the internet.</div><br /><div></div><div>One other endeavor I have been working at for 5 years is my website <a href="http://www.bicyclingworld.com/" target="_blank">http://www.bicyclingworld.com/</a>. It has become the largest collection of bicycle tours in the World. Pretty cool site. Maybe some of you are interested in a cool bicycle tour.<br /></div><div>Ed Hayduk, Owner</div><div>The EDge & <a href="http://www.bicyclingworld.com/" target="_blank">http://www.bicyclingworld.com/</a><br />For a current price list, please email Ed at <a href="mailto:eahjr11@gmail.com" target="_blank">eahjr11@gmail.com</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.serfas.com/">Serfas</a> & <a href="http://www.serfasoptics.com/">Serfas Optics</a> ~ 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.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.clifbar.com/">Clif Bar</a> ~ 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!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.louisgarneau.com/usa/index.asp?language=ENG&website=2">Louis Garneau</a> ~ 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!<br /><br />Please take the time to thank these sponsors for their generosity!<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />The <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/forms/waiver.php?url=rider_release.pdf">2009 USAC Athlete Waiver</a> is available on-line.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />The <a href="http://www.scnca.com/2006calendar.asp">2009 SCNCA Racing Calendar</a> is available on line.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />The <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/forms/RdTrkCx_rulebook.pdf">2009 USAC Rule book</a> is available on-line.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Look for us on Facebook!<br />Have a great week!!<br /><br />Julia Cross<br />USAC Level 3 Coach<br />USAC Club # 12416</div></div>Julia Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421209064893439936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550606818927577868.post-69884659158858886502009-07-19T15:49:00.000-07:002009-07-19T16:09:18.430-07:00LOTS of new Ladies on the track.<strong>July 11 LOTS Recap</strong> ~ It was really exciting for all of us involved to have 11 Ladies attend the New Rider Certification Class at the most recent Ladies Only Track Session (<strong><em>LOTS</em></strong>) at the Encino Velodrome! Despite triple digit temperatures, the Ladies braved the heat and enjoyed a fun filled 2 hrs riding in circles together on the "concrete crater". Thank you to all of the LOTS Sponsors & to everyone who has brought 2 friends who have then brought 2 friends who have joined us!!<br /><br />If you are someone you know is excited to either try the track or to make the transition from training to racing on the track, please attend the next LOTS Session to learn more!<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />The next LOTS Sessions:<br /><a href="http://encinovelodrome.org/">Encino Velodrome</a> ~ Please Note the Start times of each session!<br /><br />Encino ~ Sat Aug 8th (9-11am) LOTS Keiren School<br />Encino ~ Sat Aug 8th (11am-1pm) LOTS Session<br /><br />Encino ~ Sat Sept 11th (11am-1pm) LOTS Session<br />Encino ~ Sat Sept 11th (2-6pm) LOTS Track School<br /><br />Beginning on <strong>August 8th</strong>, the Ladies will be joining Keiren racing instructor Henry Shibata at the Encino Velodrome for his Keiren School. Henry teaches this class every Saturday from 9-11AM. He has welcomed us to join him once a month on the same day as our LOTS Session. This is a fantastic opportunity for the Ladies to learn how to train and race on the track behind a motorcycle. Please plan to join us on Aug 8th for Henry’s Keiren School from 9-11AM and then stay for the LOTS Session 11-1PM.<br /><br />The Keiren School session fee is $5.<br />The LOTS session fee is $10.<br />LOTS Racing School Session fee $50<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>Women on Bikes Radio/Internet Talk Radio</strong> ~ On Sat July 11th, we enjoyed a full panel of So Cal Ladies who ride & race bikes. Featured call-in guests included Sarah Hammer, Amber Neben, Kendall & Alexis Ryan, Tara McCormick, Colleen & Rachel Cross, Avalon & Somersby Jenkins, Sophie Wilson, Pat Baker & Jill Gass. From the Juniors to the Masters, everyone had a different cycling passion and perspective but everyone supports Women on Bikes!!<br /><br />Here is a link to the full 2hr download of our show:<a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sendspace.com%2Ffile%2Fyw3rgt&h=4ebf27a047697c770b2960b8a80c48c8" target="_blank">http://www.sendspace.com/file/yw3rgt</a><br /> <br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>The Edge Carbon Bicycle Items</strong> ~ Thanks for your interest in The EDge carbon bicycle items. Here is my current inventory (subject to availability) that I can deliver immediately. It will be another few weeks before I get my next set of frames. <em>If you are interested please note that orders will be filled on a first come, first serve basis</em>. <br /><br />I am also able to have frames created that include club or private logos on them at great prices. The frames are not painted allowing for the carbon composite black look to be quite stunning. Stealthy some have described it. There is only a small logo on the headset area. A few in current inventory have <strong><em>The EDge</em></strong> on it in the usual places logos are found on bikes.<br /><br />Current Inventory (items subject to change!): All measurements are for top tube center to center. I can send drawing with all dimensions upon request.<br /><br />TT Road Frame, Fork, & Seat Post (can also be used for standard road) 1 x 53cm, 2 x 56cm<br />Track Frame, Fork, & Seat Post 1 x 56cm<br />Basic Road Frame 1 x 54cm<br />Handle Bars 5 x of different sizes.<br />Seats 5 x item<br />Bottle Cages 6 x of item<br />Headsets 6 x of item<br /><br />Ed travels quite a bit to Asia for Business. He has decided to take advantage of being in the region and make some contacts in the cycling industry. Since most of the bikes in the world come from the Asia region he decided to see if he could bring some high quality items back for all of us to take advantage of. He focuses on carbon based bicycle frames, wheels, and accessories for now. <br /><br />ANY ORDERS BEFORE THE END OF JULY ARE AT EXCELLENT SALE PRICE. MY STIMULUS PROGRAM!<br /><br />From Ed ~ “My value proposition is to provide cyclists with the highest quality carbon frame, wheels, fork, seat post, and handle bars at a significantly lower price that you will anywhere on the net.” Finding the right high end manufacturer and combining that with negotiating a good low price (rather than being taken for a ride) is the key. Extending my experience in Asia to finding high end carbon bike manufacturers is a fun extension of my experience to my hobby of cycling. My goal is to bring high quality carbon composite frame, fork, seat post, wheels, etc, to folks at a reasonable price. No fancy names or middle men. So a referral network will be my approach. I am at my local track every day, anyone that purchases items from me will know exactly where to find me if there were any issues. <br /><br />Folks can get bargains on all the other components via the net. The name brands are there and easily found. But to get a quality carbon fiber design and for a great price, you cannot be sure on the internet.<br /><br />One other endeavor I have been working at for 5 years is my website <a href="http://www.bicyclingworld.com/" target="_blank">www.bicyclingworld.com</a>. It has become the largest collection of bicycle tours in the World. Pretty cool site. Maybe some of you are interested in a cool bicycle tour.<br /><br />Thanks, Ed Hayduk<br />Owner The EDge & <a href="http://www.bicyclingworld.com/" target="_blank">www.BicyclingWorld.com</a><br />For a current price list, please email Ed at <a href="mailto:eahjr11@gmail.com" target="_blank">eahjr11@gmail.com</a><br /><br />Please note the LOTS Club # when placing your order with Ed.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><a href="http://www.clifbar.com/">Clif Bar</a> ~ 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!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.louisgarneau.com/usa/index.asp?language=ENG&website=2">Louis Garneau</a> ~ 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!<br /><br />Please take the time to thank these sponsors for their generosity!<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />The <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/forms/waiver.php?url=rider_release.pdf">2009 USAC Athlete Waiver</a> is available on-line.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />The <a href="http://www.scnca.com/2006calendar.asp">2009 SCNCA Racing Calendar</a> is available on line.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />The <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/forms/RdTrkCx_rulebook.pdf">2009 USAC Rule book</a> is available on-line.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Look for us on Facebook!<br />Have a great week!!<br /><br />Julia Cross<br />USAC Level 3 Coach<br />USAC Club # 12416Julia Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421209064893439936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550606818927577868.post-23051118083794388622009-07-06T13:44:00.000-07:002009-07-08T13:09:35.405-07:00LOTS of new Jr ChampionsCongratulations to all of our new <strong>Junior National Track Champions</strong>! And congratulations to all of the Junior National Track Championship participants!! Thank you sponsors, parents & coaches for helping, supporting and teaching these kids every day!! Behind every great athlete is a team of even greater coaches & supporters that make them who they are!!<br /><br />Thank you to <strong>Howard Marans</strong> for putting on another excellent Jr Track Nationals!!<br /><br />Good luck to everyone in the upcoming year! We are already looking forward to next year’s events.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong><em>The next LOTS Sessions:<br /></em></strong><a href="http://encinovelodrome.org/">Encino Velodrome</a> ~ Please Note the Start times of each session!<br /><strong>Encino ~ Sat July 11 (12-2pm). The Next LOTS Session.</strong><br />Encino ~ Sat Aug 8th (9-11am) LOTS Keiren School<br />Encino ~ Sat Aug 8th (11am-1pm) LOTS Session<br /><br />Encino ~ Sat Sept 12th (9am-11am) LOTS Keiren School<br />Encino ~ Sat Sept 12th (11am-1pm) LOTS Session<br />Encino ~ Sat Sept 12th (2-6pm) Ladies Only Track School<br /><br />Beginning on August 8th, the Ladies will be joining Keiren racing instructor Henry Shibata at the Encino Velodrome for his Keiren School. Henry teaches this class every Saturday from 9-11AM. He has welcomed us to join him once a month on the same day as our LOTS Session. This is a fantastic opportunity for the Ladies to learn how to train and race on the track behind a motorcycle.<br /><strong>Please plan to join us on Aug 8th & Sept 12th for Henry’s Keiren School from 9-11AM and then stay for the LOTS Session 11-1PM</strong>.<br /><br />The Keiren School session fee is <strong>$5.</strong><br />The LOTS session fee is <strong>$10</strong>.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><br /><strong>The Ultimate Pro-Tour Cycling Experience Presented by Cannondale</strong><br /><br /><strong>Bahati Racing Pro-Training Camp Gears Up in Alisa Viejo, CA</strong><br /><br /><strong>On Thursday, July 16, 2009</strong>, <strong>Bahati Racing</strong> and <strong>Cannondale</strong> will host its first <strong>Ultimate Pro-Tour Cycling Experience camp</strong>. This four-day training camp led by the 2008 National Criterium Pro Cyclist, Rahsaan Bahati, provides professional riding instruction, as well as guidance for strength training, racing tactics and skills, sports nutrition, recovery, and time and energy management.<br />The Pro Cycling Experience will include: fully supported rides with support bicycles provided by Cannondale, support vehicles to keep cyclists safe; on-staff mechanics to keep bikes cleaned and tuned; on-staff masseurs to provide daily massages for peak performance and optimal recovery; a professional bike fit to ensure bicycles are custom fit to individual riders; chiropractic adjustments to keep everyone fine-tuned physically; daily lectures and skills clinics to educate participates on best practices; and, ride appropriate nutrition lessons to inform athletes of how to get the most out of their daily food and beverage intake.<br />The most diversified cycling camp offered in the United States, <strong>Bahati’s Pro Cycling Experience</strong> is expected to reach world-class and upcoming athletes from a pool of more than 70 million cyclists nationwide.<br /><br /><strong>From Rahsaan to the LOTS Program</strong> ~ I'm reducing the camp fee to $999.00 for any women that wants to join the camp. I think it’s important to let them know they will be fully supported and the camp is for all levels. Not only will the Ladies get organized rides and help from myself and other leaders of cycling but they also get massages everyday, yoga classes, all meals, hotel room, a full bahatiracing cycling kit and much more.<br /><br /><strong>Contacts:</strong> Rahsaan BahatiPro Cycling Training Camp, produced by Bahati Racing <a href="http://www.bahatiracing.com/">http://www.bahatiracing.com/</a><br />Email – <a href="mailto:rahsaan@bahatiracing.com">rahsaan@bahatiracing.com</a><br />323-228-5784 Direct<br /><br />Success isn't something that just happens - success is learned, success is practiced and then it is shared.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />The <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/forms/waiver.php?url=rider_release.pdf">2009 USAC Athlete Waiver</a> is available on-line.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />The <a href="http://www.scnca.com/2006calendar.asp">2009 SCNCA Racing Calendar</a> is available on line.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />The <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/forms/RdTrkCx_rulebook.pdf">2009 USAC Rule book</a> is available on-line.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Look for us on Facebook!<br />Have a great week!!<br /><br />Julia Cross<br />USAC Level 3 Coach<br />USAC Club # 12416Julia Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421209064893439936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550606818927577868.post-13426621210904721392009-06-30T14:48:00.000-07:002009-06-30T14:51:51.071-07:00New 70+ Women's National Road ChampionFrom the Front Lines in Louseville, KY ~<br /><br />"Hi Julia, I rode the Road Race in Cherokee Park yesterday (6/28/09) and had the thrill of my life when I had a motorcycle lead and the Shimano truck following for my final lap. The announcer said something in the order of "<strong>We have a new reigning Women's 70 + road champion - Patricia Baker</strong>"<br /><br />The course had two 7% climbs including the final one to the finish. It was a fantastic day with the weather cooler than expected. I am on cloud nine.<br /><br />I talked to Andrea from USA Cycling and it seems that there is a new push to attarct more women riders. (about time I would say). She interviewed me after the race and we will see how far that goes.<br /><br />Before the race a heavy set 13 or 14 year old boy came up to me and said." Don't you think that you are a bit old to be riding a bike" I said "No Way!" and resisted the urge to smack him. :)<br /><br />The UCI threw a wrench in the works with the new bike specs, I had my ISAAC templated on Saturday and it failed. My seat is too far forward. The first 4 bikes they did failed for the same reason. I managed to slide my saddle as far back as it will go and it may just barely be OK. That really sucks as I now have to ride with a new position. I rode the course today and I can feel it.<br /><br />I needed to share this information with my cycling friends in So Cal.<br /><br />Pat<br />2009 70+ Women's National Road ChampionJulia Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421209064893439936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550606818927577868.post-35361188141305247132009-06-16T17:00:00.000-07:002009-06-17T08:24:35.731-07:00LOTS of Track Events<strong>The next LOTS Sessions are as follows:</strong><br /><a href="http://encinovelodrome.org/">Encino Velodrome</a> ~ <em>Please Note the Start times of each session!</em><br /><br /><strong>Encino</strong> ~ Sat July 11 (<strong>1-3pm</strong>). The Next LOTS Session.<br /><strong>Encino</strong> ~ Sat Aug 8th (<strong>9-11am</strong>) LOTS Keiren School<br /><strong>Encino</strong> ~ Sat Aug 8th (<strong>11am-1pm</strong>) LOTS Session<br /><strong>Encino</strong> ~ Sat Sept 11th (<strong>11am-1pm</strong>) LOTS Session<br /><strong>Encino</strong> ~ Sat Sept 11th (<strong>2-6pm</strong>) Ladies Only Track School<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lavelodrome.org/races.htm">LA Velodrome </a>~ Fri June 19 ~ 8PM Final Fri Night Race. Free Category "C" races (for First Time Racers Only) thanks to Ted Ernst, Bicycle Hall of Fame inductee & Ted's Manhattan Bch Bicycle Shop.<br /><br />RSVP's are encouraged for all LOTS events!!<br /><br />Beginning on <strong>August 8th</strong>, the Ladies will be joining Keiren racing instructor <strong>Henry Shibata</strong> at the Encino Velodrome for his Keiren School. Henry teaches this class every Saturday from 9-11AM. He has welcomed us to join him once a month on the same day as our LOTS Session. This is a fantastic opportunity for the Ladies to learn how to train and race on the track behind a motorcycle. Please plan to join us on Aug 8th for Henry’s <strong>Keiren School from 9-11AM</strong> and then stay for the <strong>LOTS Session 11-1PM</strong>.<br /><br />The Keiren School session fee is $5.<br />The LOTS session fee is $10.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>2009 Masters Track Nationals relocated to Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, Colo. (June 16, 2009)</strong> -- The 2009 USA Cycling Masters Track National Championships have been relocated to the 7-Eleven Velodrome in Colorado Springs, the national governing body announced today. The event, slated for August 18-23, will be open for online registration at <a href="https://new.sportsbaseonline.com/events/index.xhtml?categoryId=9051">Sports Base Online</a> beginning Sunday, June 21. "The Colorado Velodrome Association (CVA) is thrilled to host the USA Cycling Masters Track National Championships," said CVA spokesman Pat McDonough. "As North America's fastest velodrome, we are excited for the opportunity to see many new world records broken here."When masters track nationals were last held in Colorado Springs in 2006, the high altitude and fast racing surface set the stage for 13 world records to be broken. CVA will soon announce expanded training times for the two weeks prior to the national championship event, meaning that riders from around the country will be able to maximize their training opportunities at the 7-Eleven Velodrome.<br /><br />Registration opens at <a href="https://new.sportsbaseonline.com/events/index.xhtml?categoryId=9051">Sports Base Online</a> this Sunday, June 21 at 12:01 a.m. EDT.<br /><br /><a href="http://usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=4198">http://usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=4198</a><br /><br />Look for us on Facebook!<br />Have a great week!!<br /><br />Julia Cross<br />USAC Level 3 Coach<br />USAC Club # 12416Julia Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421209064893439936noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550606818927577868.post-77423380797763873232009-06-09T10:39:00.000-07:002009-06-09T10:44:10.355-07:00LOTS to Remember...<strong>The next LOTS Sessions:<br /></strong><a href="http://encinovelodrome.org/"><strong>Encino Velodrome</strong></a><strong> ~ Saturday July 11th @ 1-3pm</strong> Ladies, Please plan to arrive at 12:30 so we can begin the warmup on time.<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>~~~~~~~~~~~~~</strong><br /><strong>Sat/Sun Jun 13-14</strong> ~ <strong>SCNCA Masters Track States</strong> at the <a href="http://lavelodrome.org/Races/2009+SCNCA+Masters+State+Track+Champs%202009.pdf">LA Velodrome</a><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">"PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR INDIVIDUAL EVENTS"<br /></span></strong>Online: <a href="http://www.socalreg.com/">http://www.socalreg.com/</a> – registration closes at 11:59 PM PST, Thursday, June 11<br />In person: LA Event Center Velodrome – 6 PM to 9 PM, Friday, June 12 (add $10 per event)"<br /><br />Cheers ~ JuliaJulia Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421209064893439936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550606818927577868.post-11386098430846677712009-06-04T09:30:00.000-07:002009-06-04T09:33:38.818-07:00LOTS ~ Ladies TT Bike for Sale<strong>Time Trial Bike for Sale</strong> ~ This <strong>49cm</strong> TT bike is perfect for a Junior or adults 5'6" or under who wants a sweet deal on a great bike please have them contact me. I am willing to drive to Orange County or LA County to show it to anyone who is interested. <br /><br />The bike is a <strong>49cm 2007 Specialized Transition Comp Time Trial Bike</strong> which was purchased new in February of 2008. It comes with stock parts including Mavic wheels and Ultegra, plus upgrades including Selle Italia NT1 saddle and Cat Eye computer with cadence. The bike is in exceptional condition and only has 100 miles on it. <strong>Asking price is $1,000</strong>.<br /><br />Please email <a href="mailto:julia@crossins.com">julia@crossins.com</a> if you are interested!<br /><br />Cheers ~ JuliaJulia Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421209064893439936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550606818927577868.post-81119348726353238322009-06-03T12:23:00.000-07:002009-06-04T09:30:39.773-07:00LOTS of So Cal track events<strong>The next LOTS Session:</strong><br /><a href="http://encinovelodrome.org/">Encino Velodrome</a> ~ This <strong>Saturday June 6th @ 1-3pm</strong> Ladies, Please plan to arrive at <strong>12:30</strong> so we can begin the warmup on time.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>Congratulations</strong> to 2 of our local Junior Ladies, <strong>Kendall Ryan & Coryn Rivera</strong>. Both of these young Ladies qualified for the 2009 Moscow Jr Road World Championships in Moscow! Kendall won the Road Race qualifier and Coryn won the Time Trial qualifier. <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/juniors/">http://www.usacycling.org/juniors/</a><br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>Kristen Armstrong Academy for Jr Girls</strong> ~ <strong>July 14-19, 2009</strong> <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=4146">http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=4146</a><br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>Courtney O’Donnell</strong> ~ Balancing cycling and school ~ <a href="http://www.dailybruin.ucla.edu/stories/2009/jun/3/star-cyclist-balances-sport-school/">http://www.dailybruin.ucla.edu/stories/2009/jun/3/star-cyclist-balances-sport-school/</a><br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>LOTS</strong> enjoys going out into the community to meet the Ladies! If your favorite bike shop, club or team is interested in hosting a <strong>Ladies Night</strong> to promote <strong>Ladies On Bikes</strong>, and you’d like LOTS to be part of the presentation, please send me an email so we can schedule the date!<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>Important Track Race Dates to Remember ~<br />Jun 6</strong> ~ 1-3pm LOTS Session at the Encino Velodrome<br /><strong>Jun 6</strong> ~ Encino Omnium & Madisons Pre-Register <a href="https://www.sportsbaseonline.com/Item.aspx?item_id=3170">HERE</a>.<br />Jun 13-14 SCNCA Masters Track States at the <a href="http://lavelodrome.org/Races/2009+SCNCA+Masters+State+Track+Champs%202009.pdf">LA Velodrome</a> <em><strong>**Pre-Reg for all Individual Events CLOSES June 11th**<br /></strong></em>Jun 28 ~ Jr’s Only Track Omnium at the LA Velodrome<br />Jul 2-5 ~ USAC Jr Track Nationals at the LA Velodrome<br />Jul 18-19 ~ SCNCA Elite Track States (& Elite Natz Qualifier) San Diego Velodrome.<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>Track Bike Wanted</strong> ~ A LOTS Mom sent me the following email: “We're looking for a kids sized track bike for our son. He is 11 years old and around 4.5 - 5 ft tall.”<br /><br />If anyone has a small 700c wheel track for sale, please email <a href="mailto:Julia@crossins.com">Julia@crossins.com</a> and let me know!<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>Every Sat 10-12</strong> ~ <a href="http://biketalk.us/">Bike Talk!</a> 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.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>Every Tues</strong> ~ Meet “<a href="http://teamusa.org/content/index/6131">Mike & Myles</a>” 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 <a href="http://teamusa.org/">http://teamusa.org/</a> in Colorado Springs, CO. Check it out every Tuesday<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>LOTS of Sponsors</strong> ~ 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!!<br /><br />The LOTS program appreciates the support and sponsorship of the following companies:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.serfas.com/">Serfas</a> & <a href="http://www.serfasoptics.com/">Serfas Optics</a> ~ 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.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.clifbar.com/">Clif Bar</a> ~ 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!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.louisgarneau.com/usa/index.asp?language=ENG&website=2">Louis Garneau</a> ~ 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!<br /><br />Please take the time to thank these sponsors for their generosity!<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />The <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/forms/waiver.php?url=rider_release.pdf">2009 USAC Athlete Waiver</a> is available on-line.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />The <a href="http://www.scnca.com/2006calendar.asp">2009 SCNCA Racing Calendar</a> is available on line.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />The <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/forms/RdTrkCx_rulebook.pdf">2009 USAC Rule book</a> is available on-line.<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><strong>Look for LOTS on Facebook!</strong><br />Have a great week!!<br /><br />Julia Cross<br />USAC Level 3 Coach<br />USAC Club # 12416Julia Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12421209064893439936noreply@blogger.com0