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the new-look newsletter
You may notice a few changes happening to this communication. We're going to try to both content and formatting changes to make things easier to scan (especially on a phone). The header image will be pulled from the pedal Racing Facebook image library, so make sure to post your photos to the page! #pedalracing
Let us know if you like what you see, or if there are any other types of information you'd like out of this email.
quick updates
GROWTH
We're getting a great response from the registration process for 2016 so far. We're seeing more first-time applications for the team than ever. We've got a number of new members coming from other teams, too, which will help to augment the racing expertise and experience as a whole. Again, please reach out to people you think would make great teammates, or who have expressed interest in racing.
WOMEN'S TEAM
We are currently in the process of organizing the women's team leadership to provide better support and a more consistent racing and training experience. Look for more updates in the coming weeks.
SPONSORSHIP
We are getting close to finalizing our sponsors for the 2016 season in order to have kits ordered for the team in December. We'll begin featuring sponsors in the newsletter as we solidify those relationships.
TEAM PRESENCE
Racer David Odom submitted an excellent article to the pedal site on making the jump from road racing to cyclocross this week. This type of perspective is hugely valuable to the team – not only as far as useful information, but as content that helps to promote our team through social media channels. Give it a read when you have a few minutes here. Thanks again David for taking the time! Everyone on the team is welcome to share their own racing or training (or life) experiences and perspective on the site.
Finally, I'm sad to announce that Tiffany and Jason Short of Threshold Endurance, both of whom have been leaders on the team in addition to generous sponsors, are moving to Texas. We can't thank you guys enough for all of support and training advice you've provided over the years, and we'll miss your guidance and friendship. But, you've always got a home base to visit here and a HUGE pool of ride partners. Best of luck to you both.
Dan Schrad
President - pedal RACING
president@pedalracing.org
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news
Team Bike Sale
The shop team deal on Cannondale bikes is available until Sunday November 22nd. We get 30% off MSRP for cash, check or debit payment and 27% off for credit (financing, Visa, MasterCard, no American Express) for any Cannondale bike over $2,000. Cannondale is also coming out with fat bikes this year, which are included in the team deal. Do your research on the Cannondale website then stop in at the store to place your order – 20% down and assembly labor is included in the price.
2016 Team Sign-Up
Please remember to sign up or re-register for the upcoming 2016 season before November 22 on the team website. Register Now >
BRAC Meeting
The Bicycle Racing Association of Colorado, the main local organizing body for road and cyclocross races on the front range, is holding a meeting this coming Sunday November 15 to address a growing conflict between racers, race directors, and BRAC. If you are interested in getting involved in the conversation, and potentially shaping how categories are raced in the coming season, you can find out more information here. Also, for context you can read the BRAC President's blog here.
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events
Race Schedule
CYCLOCROSS
Saturday, November 14 / CycloX Sienna Lake / Broomfield, CO
Saturday, November 21 / CycloX Louisville (Bowl of Death) / Louisville, CO
Saturday, November 28 / SOCO Parker / Parker, CO
The race on Saturday November 21 at CycloX Louisville will be a supported team race. Find the Pedal team tent and cheer on your teammates and friends as they tackle the vicious BOWL OF DEATH!
FAT BIKE
The fat bike season is approaching! For those of you that have never raced – let alone ridden a fat bike – this is a must! There is no riding like it and is a very unique experience. Need help getting started? No problem:
Need a bike? The shop has offered to rent bikes to the team/club at a discount of 50%, they are also willing to discount the purchase of new bikes. See Bill for details.
Team/Club rides
We have a weekly MTB ride on Wednesday night that will run through the winter that will be fat bike friendly. Check out the team event board on Strava for details.
Races
http://www.cloudcitywheelers.com/events-rides/
These guys have been in the game from the beginning. They understand trail conditions and what it takes to put on a fat bike race. Their series starts in January and they run one race per month through April.
WinterBike @ Copper Mtn / January 23 -6pm
Tennessee Pass Night Jam / February 20 -6pm
Mineral Belt Mayhem / March 5 -6pm
East Side Epic / April 23 -10am
Winter Park is new to the fat bike race world. They are putting on a 5 race series starting in December. Race/trail quality is still TBD.
More Information >
Crested Butte is putting on a 4-day event in January that consists of races, a convention and of course beer!
More Information >
2016 Race Registration
GUNNISON GROWLER/HALF GROWLER
Many of you have expressed an interest in racing The Growler in the upcoming MTB season. It is a fantastic race, one of the most challenging courses and is bound to test your skills and endurance. Registration opens on December 1st, 2015. Register quickly. This race is one of the most popular in Colorado and fills up within the first few days it opens. Register Here >
Team Training
WINTER TRAINING SESSIONS
As mentioned at this week's team meeting, we will be offering FREE indoor training this year at Balance Athletics (near the shop), beginning January 5th, Tuesdays and Thursday, for 10 weeks. We will be following another terrific plan from Jason Short with leadership from Aaron Hugen. We wanted to make it free to encourage as many of you to participate as can. These sessions are a great chance to learn about racing, share stories, and build camaraderie – team and club members welcome!
WEIGHT TRAINING
In addition, Balance Athletics is offering 2 cycling specific weight training classes:
November 23 – December 14th (4 weeks) - Monday 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM cycling specific weight training. Intense weight training to build maximum strength that is best done at this time of year (at the beginning of base training). Includes instruction for other strength training workouts people can do on their own during each week .
Jan 5 – Mar 8th (10 weeks) – Monday 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM cycling specific weight training. Moderate weight training to build some strength but without compromising agility and leg speed, which is best for this time of year (with races starting less than a month after this training stops). Includes instruction for other strength training workouts people can do on their own during this period.
These classes would cost $10 per class and would NOT be offered exclusively to our team. Please let Chip know if you are interested in signing up for these classes.
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shout outs
Results
CYCLOCROSS
We had 7 racers competing last weekend at CycloX Interlocken in some of the biggest fields the state has ever seen in 'cross. Over 800 racers lined up! Strong racing by Gary Mullins, Justin Sheldon, Stephen Douglas, David Odom, Mark Stookesbury and Paul Lowe. Chad Sigler, new to the team in the past few weeks, landed a 3rd place podium in SM5!
Kudos
Joe Bodvake, Road
Joe jammed in one more century before the snow starts to fly last Saturday. Way to put the pedal to the metal, Joe!
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