Twitter Karma

Some of you may remember when I was Tweeting about meeting my new friend Jo Allen of Think Pink Cycling...well if not, here's a little background. Jo met Martha Van (owner of Action Wipes and a great sponsor of WomenCyclist)via Twitter...Martha then introduced me to Jo, who at the time lived in London and was coming to the US to ride across America (then all the mountains of Europe) for charity. It was a radical sabbatical of the cycling type. Jo came to the US, visited Martha and me and then the karma gods opened up to us...she got a radio interview that day to promote her cause,then we went on a bike ride and met George Hincapie, who then promoted her cause at his movie viewing that night! Jo's trip was off to a great start.

Fast forward to now, Jo completed her tremendous goals and not surprisingly went back to London realizing life in California might be quite nice...and it helps that somewhere along the way she fell in love with Rob Panzera of Cycling Camp San Diego. Jo now lives with Rob in San Diego and is coaching too. I am very excited to have Jo here in the US as part of the women's cycling community. We've had lots of laughs since day 1. Meeting Jo was like seeing an old friend, not like meeting a stranger; so those who think Twitter is wierd...maybe so,but on the odd chance I meet one great person I'll keep tweeting--btw I've met many!

Jo is putting on a women's camp this January and I want to pass along the information to any of you who might be in the San Diego area (or outside the area and need to escape the snow).

I've attached the flyer with all the details, so you can contact Jo if you are interested in attending. Should be great fun, lots of beautiful roads to ride and sunshine everyday.

Good luck Jo and welcome to the neighborhood!
More women on bikes--xoxox
RaeLynn

The tiny world happenings at WomenCyclist.com

I awoke this morning with a large amount of excited energy, anxiousness and a bit of anxiety about the upcoming week. It’s going to be a tough week; actually a tough month, but one of the most amazing in terms of emotional rewards, physical challenges and new beginnings. I also realized this morning how monumental this is in terms of women’s cycling world and how wonderful this time is for the future of our sport.

This week marks the Mike Nosco Memorial ride on Thursday. This epic ride commemorates Mike Nosco, who is a true All American man with a large heart who left the world too early in an unfortunate accident. Mike’s brother Jack shares the same heart and put together this ride to honor his brother, but also to give back to the world on what is sure to be a difficult day for him and his family. So, this year Jack dedicated the ride to Ronette Espinoza, wife of Zap Espinoza (long time industry media personality). Ronette fought an unbelievable battle against cancer and while she was taken too early from her husband and daughter, Xakota, I believe that every ounce of her time battling this disease is time and energy each and every woman I know appreciates. Her suffering and bravery will lead to research and information that will one day benefit each of us…for this, I and many others, am inspired. How do I know? This year we will see the largest number of women riding the Mike Nosco Memorial, they will “Ride for Rono” on this most difficult course because we know it matters; because we want to help the man ZAP who stood by his wife during this difficult journey and because we want Xakota to be supported as a woman, by women. Women from San Francisco to San Diego are joining including world, national, local champions and recreational cyclists—(going to be a heck of a PJ party at my house Wednesday nite!) Regardless of our level, we will be the strongest, we will push hard, we will help the cause, we will hope to give the inspiration Ronette gave us to Xakota’s and Zap’s inspiration bank so that they can draw upon it as they cope with difficult moments in their life without Ronette.

Directly following the Mike Nosco Memorial ride, myself and the women of B4T9 Masters Women’s Cycling Team will head to Los Olivos to coach at the West Coast Women’s Collegiate Cycling Conference. This, also incredible event is supported by USA Cycling, SCNCA, B4T9 Women’s cycling team and the University of CA. 15 Teams and 80 young female cyclists will attend. Once again women will join forces to grow the sport and it has already grown from what we originally thought it would be. Again, this is due to the women supporting the effort such as Ina-Yoko Tuetenberg of HTC Highroad who agreed to come when I asked her while we attended the SLO Grand Fondo….not only did she agreed with little to no information, she is also bringing champion Jessica Phillips to ride and talk as the event as well! WOW, I was so amazed by their generosity and willingness to participate—giving up a weekend day in the off season…so appreciated and largely responsible for jumping the participation from 20-80 attendees. Also joining in this generous participation is the amazing Amber Neben….what a line-up and such a great opportunity for these young collegiate cyclists to be exposed to incredible talent; true professionals in the business. That combined with hard work by Erikaceae Pearsons of WCCWCC, the women of B4T9, Jill Gass, MaryAnn Levenson, Sue Fish and the entire team,USA Cycling, SCNCA, and everyone else, this should be yet another overwhelming in a good way kind of weekend!

From that, I’ll go on to be motivated and educated at USAC Training Weekend for Level 2 Coaches. I’m already a Level 2 Coach, but this class offers on the bike skills training…perfect for a girl like me who spends 10+ hours a week teaching this! I am looking forward to increasing my bags o’tricks and torture These lectures are always a great time to be able to network with fellow female (and male) coaches, see friends from all over the country, test my brain and physical abilities at the hands of instructor extraordinaire: Michael Heitz! I also think that the need to include this in a coaching seminar points to the fact that the sport is growing and with more beginners getting into cycling, more coaches will enjoy (like I do) the rewards of coaching at this level.

As if that wasn’t enough I’ll hop a flight to Morgan Hill the next day for a week of BG bike fit classes with Specialized. Very excited to learn, try and see their methods and reasons for the BG fit system. Fit is such an important issue for everyone, it’ll be great to enhance my knowledge of this and see how it correlates with the geometry/engineering of the Specialized bikes for women. I have to admit it’ll be almost just as exciting to see the Morgan Hill campus….!!!I hope to get lots of pictures

And for my last “to do” of the season I will get my first lactate test and begin tracking/measuring a training program and the results for all to follow. Finally going to get all my ?s answered about testing, training and measuring the results….you’ll be able to read about it in Road Bike Action magazine once complete. I think women will be really interested and again hopefully it will lead us to new information as to how we can get to that next level; whatever that is specifically for you.

All in all I’m honored, thrilled, excited, exhausted and motivated just thinking about it…guess that’s why I had to write it out, feels more organized now.
Thanks for reading,

RaeLynn
Pedalanthropist

Happy Endings are new beginnings #ride2vegas

Well I've put off writing that final blog long enough. I hate endings of any kind. I knew it was inevitable and the Specialized Ride to Vegas eventually did end some 500+ miles from Salt Lake city at Treasure Island in Las Vegas.

The journey was incredible. The people were as individual as snowflakes It certainly has changed me and I have many new friendships that I look forward to seeing grow over the upcoming years.

I have also gained a great amount of strength and learned a few things along the way. That growth and awareness came from the graciousness of the other riders, staff, coaches, soigneurs,chefs, drivers, mechanics, guides and the Specialized crew who without their attention to detail this would not have happened.

My thanks goes out to all with a few specifics I would be remiss if I didn't mention...

Nancy--Leader extraordinaire who executed a perfect event with a smile regardless of the stress she must have been under. Thank you for allowing me to participate.
Kim--congrats on your 1st century and for the invite to join you on this and so many other journeys. Love what you do for women's cycling.
Nic--For your smile, encouragement and endless ability to make me laugh--pure awesomeness.
Western Spirits--thank you for every perfecly poured cup of coffee, delicious meals, guidance on the road, sharing your gloves and your staff to lead a helping hand. I look forward to working with you again.
Ben Capron--for your warmth and willingness to help in Brian's Head. I will forever appreciate that.
Patty--my roomie and guiding angel; thank you for all your help, easing my fears and fun along the ride. You amaze me as a rider, a shop owner and a woman.
Rebecca--for the pushes along the way that made me a stronger rider, for encouraging me and for being such a fun, down to earth person to hang with. I know we will see each other again...thanks also for letting Greg pull me along:)
Sal-- my faithful domestique, soul friend and gifted conversationalist; I miss you already.
Dougie T--for the great massage that kept me going and your coaching advice along the way which helped so much!
Troy-- soigneur who not only gives a great massage but sacrifices his sweatshirt on the coldest day..you rock
Patrick--for the great chance to share toughts and ideas along the way, it was fun.
Anthony--For letting me admire your pink bike everyday, I look forward to seeing what your future brings.
Robert--I am happy to have been a part of the Right to Play/First Gear movement; it's great work lead by great people.
Glen--for always being there and guiding us on this amazing route.
Michael @Velodramatic, for the incredible memories and so much more.
Ryan--for keeping our bikes working perfectly every moment and putting up with my "techie blonde" questions

To my boss and editor, Zap, for being too busy to ride this and giving me the chance to participate--you are twice the lady I am::))

Much thanks goes to the sponsors of this event: Specialized, Skins, Hammer Nutrition,Beyond Coastal, Dermatone, Action Wipes, Veloshine.

Mike Sinyard--I hope someday we will meet, thank you for what you have built.



To the big dogs of the Peloton; Joe, Chris, Anthony, Johnny, Doug, Shane, Ben, Dan, Glenn, John, John, Greg, Mark and everyone else--thank you for leading me in to the FINISH LINE, it was an honor.

Ride 2 Vegas Last Big Day; Downhill Desserts!

What can I say? Today was warm and sunny, just my style so I was about the happiest girl ever after yesterday's artic journey. Also, this was a really fun day on the bike. We had a few mishaps with directions, but that just makes it more of an adventure. My group missed a turn and ended up in a small and lovely town named Santa Clara. I have to say it was worth the trip as the bike path in this town is smooth as ice; which was a welcome reprieve from the bumpy roads we had traveled over the morning. Luckily for us, some kind gentlemen (who are the two in the photos) pointed out that we were going the wrong way....oops! Oh well, but they were kind enough to shuttle us back to the spot where we had gone astray. The peloton had also experienced a directional delay, so as we made the climb we saw many of the riders...the group was a bit more spread out today, but avg speed of the pack was 24...wow those cyclists hammer.
The scenery on the open road was so incredible. Joshua trees, big huge clouds, open roads, cactus, cattle and lakes...yes lakes in the desert. We went through a most unusual town called Gunlock,straight out of an old western, complete with a rodeo--I didn't stop to take a photo as I was alone through there and well...
Beyond that the curving road lead to some smoking fast descents, glowing red rock and absolutely no one in site....except for when your water bottle went dry and Coach Doug miraculously appeared from no where to fuel, hydrate and take your xtra clothes in less than 30 seconds...that guy rocks.
We rode through AZ into the Mohave onto Mesquite Nevada where we were greeted by an oasis waterfall pool at our hotel and of course the crew of Western Spirit Adventures were there ready to feed us.
Dinner was amazing once again. We gathered around and talked about our day,each having a bit of a different experience on the same course.
I spent some time chatting with Anthony Sinyard "the pink flame"...probably the only guy I'll ever meet who love pink as much as I do. I have been his "pink carrot" all week as the peloton chases us who have taken "the magic bus" just ahead....he calls me "hammer"...maybe because I'm hammering so hard so he won't catch me...not possible though the kid is fast and strong. I also think he's pretty smart and will follow his journey as he starts to produce a line of cycling clothing. Yup he loves pink and clothes...and he's single....ladies get in line (I suspect it's a long one)pictured below having dinner.
Kudos today go to Kim Hughes of Specialized who completed her first ever century ride!!! woohooo...and she didn't just complete it she rode it strong, fast and efficiently. Good job Kim that was awesome. Pictured below with her recovery tights on--thank you SKINS.
I'm also gonna give praise to the test Specialized Amira I am riding....after yesterday's incredible descent and today's high speed descents (38-40) this bike handles beautifully. At one point today I actually got air--not on purpose but just didn't see the dip in the road and it was nothing, the bike glided back to the surface without a twitch. I can say also that the 52/36 chainring set up I'm riding is awesome. I've finally dialed in on how to shift with SRAM RED...I'm a Dura-Ace girl, so holding out on my final comments until I've had more time on it, but SRAM is a bit more noisy and I find that annoying.
Enjoy these picks...last day tomorrow we should arrive at Dirt Demo sometime around 12;30!

It's about the company you keep-- Panquitch to Cedar City

I think the work EPIC was ruined by Versus TV...now almost any ride has epic in the description and I like the word, don't get me wrong, but sometimes it seems not enough. Today was one of those days--for a lack of a better word: EPIC.

We woke to wet road and dark clouds, but another spectacular breakfast of pancakes, bacon and hot coffee got us rolling out of bed to set the course for the day. We delayed the start to 9:00 to let the road dry a bit, a good choice as they did and the storm seems to be blowing by.

Our route today would have a monsterously long climb; although not steep but starting at 6700 ft, climbing over Brian's Head Peak at 10,630ft and dropping into Cedar City, Utah. 58 miles but with that long climb at altitude then a seriously technical 20+ mile descent.

I had the great pleasure of getting on the magic bus with Sal Ruibal, lifetime journalist with USA Today. One thing I can tell you about Sal is that he is humble, good natured, has no ego, doesn't whine, make excuses or have anything to prove to anyone....he is simply enjoy the journey of life. Having him as my self proclaimed "domestique" for the day was quite an honor.

We started our journey ahead of the hammerfest and enjoyed feeling the pump of blood as we turned the pedals up to the summit (which for us was a 12 mile 2000 ft climb). The scenery was beautiful, we had a light rain and shared great conversation in between whispered breaths of the thin high air.

A few of the breakaway guys passed us just a half mile from the summit, so we cheered and waved them on. As we crested the summit the clouds turned black, the rain started to fall, at time even hail pelted our faces. The temperature dropped like a brick and there wasn't going to be time to stop for photos, we had to get down this descent in a hurry and hopefully safely.

I lost Sal on the descent my fingers numb from the cold when I spotted the western spirits van and stole another pair of gloves from Mark. Understand that I was wearing base layer, two vests, jersey, arm warmers and long sleeve jacket, two socks, shoe covers...I had prepared for the cold....so I thought.

I was alone now and hoping for a break in the rain. It was hard to see and the road was slick. Seeing signs for Avalanche area didn't help my confidence, but my hands had warmed up and I saw the sign for Cedar City it seemed doable. Again that might have proved wrong....unfortunately this is point where things went really wrong. Some ____hole with a water truck drove by me on the very narrow road completely unaware that water was pouring from the back of his truck and I got soaked through all my clothes...this was the death call for the cold 40 degree descent ahead.

I continued on seeing the warning signs for trucks to slow, steep pitches, narrow roads, brake pull outs. The road down from Brian Head is a two lane road--people drive fast and there is virtually no shoulder that is ridable...add to that the gusting winds and lack of guardrails in this (what I'm sure is a gorgeous canyon that I missed seeing) this descent was horrifying at times.

My body started shaking from the cold and I was really getting worried about being able to control the bike. I pulled over once then continued on...probably a mistake because now I was shaking uncontrollably and there wasn't anywhere to turn out so without being able to use my hands, my legs so knumb I feared I wouldn't be able to unclip. I tried a few times and couldn't get my legs out, so I just sort of was flying down this mountain feeling very out of control. The bike proved worthy and stayed upright, but my body was shaking like an earthquake. Finally I saw a turnout and decided gravel or not I must stop--the next turn was a hard left on a camber? and I would not make it. I managed to unclip and come to a somewhat sliding stop, barely able to place my bike on the sidewall. I stood there shaking uncontrollably in the rain, tried to hitch a ride but apparently I look like an ax murderer or people in utah just have a rule of not helping those who are clearly in visible distress. Time went on and I could not get warm, I knew the cars were behind me but surely getting all the riders swept up and motoring in these conditions had to be equally stressful for our Specialized drivers and support crew--who are amazing in all they do.

Finally Ben Capron (from National Interscholastic Cycing Association) came careening down the mountain and yelled you ok? All I could manage to say was "no"....the sound of his brakes as he attempted to stop on the wet roads made me fearful for him, but grateful. Literally he scooped me in, put his jacket and hat on me and sat me in his lap against the side of the embankment and warmed me up while I shivered uncontrollably. 2 more riders pulled in and we waited without cell service hoping for a vehicle...and alas in rolled Ryan and Troy to rescue me. Ben piled me into the car quickly, my bike loaded, my wet clothes stripped off and wrapped in the guys sweatshirts, heat cranked and food being put in.

Ben and the 2 others rode the final 5 miles down and I was happy for them to see the road conditions got better, but I'm sure they were freezing as we rolled into the Best Western where I was promptly put in the pool first then the hot tub ----where I finally stopped shivering. I was happy to see that Sal has also made it in and was in good shape.

All in all there wasn't anyone in this day that didn't speak of how cold it was. My roomie, Patty did the entire climb with Chris D'Alusio...WOW that woman is strong!

So my ROAD ID winner of the day is BEN CAPRON for saving me:) I will be forever grateful.

Thank you Patty for the image taken of me and Sal yesterday and the pic of Ben at Bryce Canyon to use on this blog.

Richfield to Panquitch

Today was another flat day with approximately 80 miles of flat roads. I chose the 50 mile option and made it a goal to do a recovery ride pace after yesterday's hammerfest. There were 5 in my group today and we stayed ahead of the peloton all day. The breakaway group caught us just outside of Panquitch and the peloton rolled in right behind us. It was a really fun day, with breathtaking views and as always great support.

We also had the opportunity after the ride to fit in a little site seeing at Bryce Canyon,which is almost undescribable it's so beautiful. Because of this I'm going to make this blog mostly photos....you'll see what I mean.

Long flat road to Panquitch

I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express and found a superhero as I started my ride--just like the commercial my roomie Patty told me about the night before--wow! So yes I stopped, picked him up and took him with me.

Lunch at Bryce Canyon for one of the guys who rolled over a 100 miles today

Rebecca and her boyfriend waiting to roll out of Bryce Point

Sunset Panquitch

Full moon Panquitch

Inspiration Point
Good night, ride safe all
50 miles tomorrow 31 of climbing then all down hill they say......

Day 3 Nephi to Richfield

I am almost at a loss for words about today's ride. Rebecca Rusch (3 time Leadville winner and known as The Queen of Pain) took it upon herself to help me out today; a flat 75 mile ride from Nephi to Richfield. Flat as in approx. 1500 ft of gain and of course there was a headwind. I worked hard the first 20 miles to stay in the peloton..which hit the road rolling at 27mph, it took many pushes by the Queen of Pain to keep me in there. Her incredibly handsome and patient boyfriend allowed me his wheel, so technically I had to was not blow up...easier said than done with the rubber band effect of the peloton and my trust issues. I also know that we have 4 more days of riding but the fear of being out there alone kept me pedaling for dear life. Let's me clear, Specialized has great support and I would not have been left alone, but let's face it we all think that!

Mark Howe, with Western Spirit, who is strong and can cook pushed Rebecca while she pushed me..it was my first threesome. (hahahaha)

I admit that being in the group was as exhilarating as it was scary. But rolling alone watching the miles disappear gave me great pleasure so I worked harder and harder, paced myself and took all the advice and guidance I could from Rebecca.

At mile 42 the peloton split and we were a separate group of 5. The last 35 miles zipped by and we entered into Richfield passing beautiful red rock mountains.

We are staying at a Holiday Express and my roomie Patty swears we will have Super Powers tomorrow...I so hope she is right---she's been a great helper on this trip and she kicks butt...she rode in the front group all day! WOW.

Tomorrow is a 78 mile ride from richfield to Panguitch. There 2200 ft of gain, so not too bad. Wondering which poor Specialized athlete will be assigned the back with me...

Having a great time, people and food is awesome. 6000 calories burned already!
Here are a few pics...the photographer got some great shots of The Queen of Pain and I "sprinting" it out at the front of the peloton...those will come; but above are a few.

Big shout out of thanks to Western Spirit who feeds us well, Action Wipes you are in my pockets and I am so grateful at those road side breaks (yes, I mean roadside literally), SKINS who gave us all compression wear today, Hammer products that are fueling us on the ride, Veloshine for their goodies (although I don't have to clean my bike here:), Bicycle John's for packing my bike, Jill Gass for coaching and of course to Road Bike Action for giving me this opportunity and Specialized for inviting me. Luv goes out to my hubby for letting me come on yet another adventure!

And for all of you who comment, text me or email I thank you--the encouragement helps.
SUPER POWERS for all!

Day 2

Wow this first day of riding was amazing. Incredibly hard at first riding--- along the Salt Lake on the flats in the headwind. I stayed in my own tempo....listening to my super powers within that kept reminding me not to blow it all on day 1. Saw many who might not feel so great tomorrow.... but I think everyone had an awesome day. I managed 80 fantastic miles before the sweep vehicle took us off the climb... pretty much everyone picked up did not want to get in, but as we drove the final 8 miles of the climb everyone agreed it was time to go. Dinner was waiting! Western Spirit is fixing our fantasic meals...tonight's curry chicken hit the spot. Specialized provided amazing support for the ride and yes I'll admit it... those boys (Nic/Glen) and girls (Kim) pushed me, let me suck a wheel, motopaced, whatever it took to get me home and we had FUN on 2 WHEELS::)))

Special shout out to THEQUEENOFPAIN who absolutely amazed me and to PATTY from Action Wheels the Jersey girl that kicks ass!And of course Doug for the oh so needed massage.

Here are a few pictures of the day:
thanks to Patty for the start pic of me...scared to death!(at bottom of page)

a cow that looked like "is this the SAG wagon"..she didn't want to move off the road at all

Mr. Young Sinyard on his FABU pink bike

My roomie Patty from Action Wheels NJ (first pic)

The lake view

Day 1 "A Specialized Road Trip"

Today is day one of my journey with Specialized to ride from
Salt lake city to Las Vegas for Interbike. This 522 mile
Journey will prove to amazing--even though I'm hardly
Fit enough to ride the wheel of Rebecca Rusch (3 time Leadville winner).

That being said, stay tuned to this blog for posts from the
Road as I find some fun in suffering!

The ride starts tomorrow but tonight we'll attend a bike rodeo
And give some bikes to kids who have never had a bike...should be
Amazing to see the look on their faces:)

I'll be testing the 2011 S-works Amira and Oura seat for this journey.
Pardon the errors as I am
Posting from my iphone
Ride on,
RaeLynn

Ride for Ronette at the Mike Nosco Memorial Ride

Ride with me on this epic course for an amazing cause:
Www.mikenosco.com

JasminesRace Questions answered IMO

Good luck Jasmine...I look forward to following your journey.

Questions, questions and more questions….Posting links is acceptable.

The first person to answer this list with meaningful answers will win something:

1. What bikes are good for women? The best bike is the one that fits you best, regardless of women’s specific or not. Some companies like BH, Orbea and Specialized have made women’s bikes because they have listened to the needs of women and have done an excellent job at providing a product that works, not just adding small parts to an ordinary frameset. Find a bike fit specialist and let them help you choose the best bike for your body and your goals.

2. What clothes to wear during the summer? UV protection is very important, so look for it in garments. Also for long distance riding think about active compression riding and after ride clothing. Look for breathability and lighter fabrics. Sometimes it’s counter intuitive but a lightweight breathable white jacket can act as a cooler. Be prepared for micro climates—where you can encounter cold spots or light rain...Layers and pieces that can be removed easily while riding are best. Personal preference for me: bib short and full zip jerseys; more comfortable and easy to remove for potty stops. Brands I love: Castelli, Giordano Team, Exte Ondo and Primal Wear.

3. Good helmets? KASK vertigo...the fit system on this helmet is like no other and the antibacterial properties are a nice bonus.

4. The best sports bra for busty women? Bras by Athleta, they have a bra for every women, every size, every activity.

5. What should I pack for a cross country bike trip (besides the obvious such as water)? It. Depends if it’s a “credit card” tour or a supported ride. Obvious first needs are tools/bike needs, supplements/nutritional plan and a great GPS. Leave the spouse or significant other at home, but bring your BFF who can handle your emotional needs as well as support the physical challenges of driving across country, etc.

6. Where do I put a suit case on a bike ride across America? Again, if you have a support vehicle ride light and put all in the vehicle; if self supported get the appropriate bike with a great pannier system.

7. How many calories does a person burn on a 3,000-mile bike ride? That is dependent on a number of things...however if you use the basics 450-500 an hour for female riding 100 miles a day in 6-7 hours then it would be 105,000 at top end.....this is just ride time burn, not after-burn or any usual just living calories....there are many things to consider, but that’s a generic.

8. Other essential must knows for the trip of a lifetime…if you want great advice contact Jo Allen of Think Pink Cycling Challenge...you can find or on Facebook or via CCSD on Twitter..Cycling Camp San Diego...she recently rode across America and Europe...She will be the greatest asset and she is super SWEET.

Lastly, it must be FUN, ride safe and enjoy the journey!
RaeLynn

I can’t wait to hear your responses.

W.O.W | CYCLING TRAINING SUMMIT



JULY 14-17, 2011 | Join the cycling experts of Revolution Coaching and WomenCyclist for an exciting four days of training in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country, just thirty minutes north of Santa Barbara. Whether you are a recreational rider, new to racing, or a seasoned veteran, this camp will take you to the next level. We focus on the unique aspects of cycling and training from the female perspective and our small staff to rider ratio ensures you will receive INDIVIDUALIZED coaching. Now in its sixth year, this popular camp provides you with a unique opportunity to be treated like a pro. We will combine riding, instruction, and training plan development with plenty of relaxation, food, and FUN.
Package Includes:
• Epic training rides, through the hills and vineyards of Santa Barbara County. These 3-4.5hr rides will make you think you are in Italy, but at a fraction of the cost.
• Lodging at the historic Skyview Inn in Los Alamos
• We provide breakfast, lunch, ride fuel. Package excludes dinners but we have arranged reservations at some of the areas premier restaurants.
• Hands on instruction including group riding, technical skills development, climbing and descending, time trialing, race tactics, training techniques, and more.
• Transportation from/to Santa Barbara Airport. Shuttle service available from LAX at extra charge.
• Daily lectures covering a variety of cycling topics including sports nutrition, mental toughness, goal setting, strength and flexibility training and women specific issues.
• One-on-one coaches meeting to assist you in developing your personal training plan and achieving your goals.
• Full mechanical support.
• Complimentary wine tasting and cool Swag Bags.
• More fun than you have ever had on a bike!!
COST $1,200 double occupancy
$ 250 additional for single occupancy
$500 deposit to reserve your space, non refundable after June 15.
Balance due June 15.
Sign Me Up! Limited to 18 participants.
Coaching staff ratio 1 to 2-3 riders.
RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY! E-mail: jill@revolutioncoaching.com
or raelynn@womancyclist.com
ABOUT THE STAFF


JILL GASS: A USAC Certified Coach, with a M.Ed. in Sports medicine and a passion for cycling, Jill is founder of Revolution Coaching. An avid rider and racer for over 20 years, Jill has won State and National Championships in all disciplines and competed in Race Across America on three occasions as a member of a four woman team setting a transcontinental record in 2010.
RAELYNN MILLEY: A USAC Certified Coach and owner of WOMENCYCLIST.com. RaeLynn is an avid cyclist and specializes in coaching riders new to the sport giving them the skills and confidence to ride with the big girls. She is also a contributing writer to Road Bike Action magazine.
MARY HERSHEY: Soigneur (swan-YOOR) extraordinaire. We couldn't have camp without her. Your best camp friend, Mary helps take care of your most every need from preparing meals, driving SAG, setting up rest stops, and making sure you get that extra something you need.
MARYANN LEVENSON: Better known as "MA" is both a Sports Nutritionist and champion master's racer. She is an inspiration having returned to competitive cycling following a severe accident and has dedicated herself to promoting safety instruction.
KATHY BROWN: Owner of Kalyra Winery (chief camp sponsor), Kathy knows our training roads like the back of her hand. Kathy has 15+ years experience as a rider/racer/team sponsor and will share all that with you.
SANTA BARBARA CA