A Million reasons to ride..Upcoming Events

‘Tis the season for Cycling Events so for this email I have gathered some to put on your calendars…

Of course I will start with the upcoming Ladies Ride & Clinic this Saturday Feb. 20th at 11:30 a.m. at 29041 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Agoura, CA @ Bicycle John’s.

There are so many exciting aspects to this day it won’t make a difference if it rains or shines; there’s something to be learned for everyone. Here’s a list of our featured coaches in no particular order with their topic in bold:

o RaeLynn Milley USA Cycling Coach, Cat 4 racer for Bicycle Johns (ride leader, flat repair, nutrition, safety)
o Jennifer Johnson; owner Bicycle John’s (ride leader &flat repair)
o Irene Johnson; Cat 2 racer for Bicycle John’s, Masters Worlds Austria Everest Challenge, Death Ride, Breathless Agony, (flat repair & bike fit)
o Janis Burns, Professional Soigneur for USA and International Pro Teams: Liquidgas, Trek U23, Kenda and more (massage & recovery)
o Jill Gass; State and National Champion, USA Cycling Expert level coach and Kalyra RAAM2010 team (ride leader, paceline skills)
o Sonia Ross of Kalyra RAAM 2010 team, Masters and National Champion racer, massage therapist (ride leader, paceline skills)
o Susan Farber: sports phsycology coach, Cat 4 racer for Echelon, The Winning Edge(The mental game/goalsetting/dealing with fears that hold us back)
• So don’t miss it or you’ll miss A LOT Email to rsvp or ?S raelynn@womencyclist.com
2 rides: one shorter 10 miles, one longer 35 miles

• Oh yeah; this is a FREE clinic, generously provided by Bicycle John’s) --even more reason to come.

But wait there is more---Ladies & Gentlemen of our 8:00 a.m. Saturday ride—this ride is still happening prior to the clinic and you will be joined by the ladies, Jill & Sonia of the Kalyra RAAM2010 team on the ride. This will be their training ride for the day, so rest up and show them a warm welcome to our hills—don’t be afraid of rain; Jill and Sonia aren’t—after all it could rain on their 3000 mile journey across AMERICA!!

Helmets are mandatory and it will be a PROMPT 8 a.m. start to get Jill & Sonia back in time for something to eat and the clinic! Start at 29041 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Agoura, CA @ Bicycle John’s bike shop.

Ok onward …if you are like me you’ve been awaiting the Road Bike Action April issue…heard today it’s in, so hoping to see that in shop and in your mailbox soon! www.roadbikeaction.com

April 3, 2010 is a big day with two events and YES you can do both…
Santa Clarita Century Ride: Starts at Valencia Town Center
http://santaclaritacentury.com Full century (get ready to climb), Half century, and Family Fun ride

and then……

"Women of Dirt” brought to you by MTBChick, Tonya Bray—this is going to be a fun night and I am hoping we can meet up at the shop and get carpools set up for attending. There will be a VIP section, open seating and 5 awesome women from So Cal will/are being chosen for their outstanding contributions to women’s cycling. Ticket info coming soon Men and women will love this thrill seekers/gravity lovers’ video! (Date night…think about it:)
Awesome Land: Women of Dirt screening in Hollywood" on Saturday, April 3rd at 6:00pm.

Event: Awesome Land: Women of Dirt screening in Hollywood
What: Opening
Start Time: Saturday, April 3 at 6:00pm
End Time: Saturday, April 3 at 9:00pm
Where: Cinespace Hollywood
Last but not least……

May 8th, 2010 Cruisin the Conejo ride is coming up so get registered for the best charity ride in our own backyard. 6 routes including 2 metrics and a full century—something for every level of rider! www.cvcbike.org for more info or for group rides to get in shape before the Cruisin’.

Then the BIGGY…Tour of California May 16-23rd..lots of events planned as we get closer to this great race.

So see you Saturday for all the FUN! And if you don’t see something for you, let us know what your TRI group, Cycling club, MTB group wants and we’ll be happy to put it together for you…

Ride safe,
RaeLynn