Tour of California: Tim Z's & Tom B's - Pictures & Perspective

Tim Z and Tom B. did make it out to CA and watched stages 1-3. The weather was miserable, but it was worth it. Here's brief summary, perspective and a couple of pictures:

Stage 1:
Watched the finishing circuits in Santa Rosa so it was pretty cool to see the race leaders from Rock Racing, Liquigas and Quick-Step battle it out.

Stage 2:
Watched the first KOM climb and then saw them finish in Santa Cruz.

Stage 3:
Got to watch the start in San Jose, the first KOM climb and then the circuit finish in Modesto.

There were really a couple of impressions that we walked away with:

Lance is intimidating on the bike, when he’s pulling or climbing his facial expression is just nasty;

You have to spend a lot of time getting in position to see them ride by and in about 12 sec they are gone and it’s over; and

How accessible the riders, their bikes and equipment are to the general public.

Here are a couple of pictures.

2009 Iceman Registration & Saturday, 2/28 - MTB Ride (Paul Henry or Duncan Lake Rd - Essential Bean)

DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER...IF YOU WAIT, YOU'LL MISS OUT!!!

The 2009 Iceman Cometh Challenge will be held on Saturday November 7th.

Registration for the 2009 Iceman opens on Friday February 27th at 7:00 PM (EST). It will be on a first come - first serve basis so be sure to mark your calendar!

Here's the link: Iceman Main Page

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MTB Riders:
Essential Bean Ride
Date: Saturday, 2/28
Distance: ~17 miles
Start Time: 7:45am
Finish Time: 9:15am
Start Location: Behind Essential Bean Complex - 8980 N Rodgers Ct Se , Caledonia, Michigan, 49316

Weather: Saturday the weather “person” is forecasting cloudy, 15 degrees. Winds will be from the NE at 11 mph, with a real feel 2 degrees.

For more details, click on the Google Calendar link:

2009 Barry-Roubaix The Killer Gravel Road Race

Michigan's 2009 cycling race season kicks off this year with the Killer Gravel Road Race - The First Annual Barry-Roubaix! Like the classic it's named after, Barry-Roubaix will test riders against rolling gravel roads (80%), pavement, one mile of rough two-track, rocks, sand, mud, and possibly snow and ice, along with 2200 feet of climbing over its 31 mile loop.

Start at the Long Lake Outdoor Center, Middleville, MI

Here's the link: Barry-Roubaix

2009 Iceman Registration & Bike and Shoes for Sale

DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER...IF YOU WAIT, YOU'LL MISS OUT!!!

The 2009 Iceman Cometh Challenge will be held on Saturday November 7th.

Registration for the 2009 Iceman opens on Friday February 27th at 7:00 PM (EST). It will be on a first come - first serve basis so be sure to mark your calendar!

Here's the link: Iceman Main Page

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Note from Bill Potapa:

Guys,

Trying to sell:

Cannondale road bike. Very clean, low mileage, asking $700

Nice pair of SIDI road shoes size 45 that are a bit big for me, will sell for $50.

If you have any questions contact Bill Potapa

Saturday, 2/21 - MTB Ride (Paul Henry or Duncan Lake Rd - Essential Bean)

MTB Riders:
Essential Bean Ride
Date: Saturday, 2/21
Distance: ~17 miles
Start Time: 7:45am
Finish Time: 9:15am
Start Location: Behind Essential Bean Complex - 8980 N Rodgers Ct Se , Caledonia, Michigan, 49316

Weather: Saturday the weather “person” is forecasting cloudy, 20 degrees. Winds will be from the NNW at 10 mph, with a real feel 7 degrees.

For more details, click on the Google Calendar link:

Saturday, 2/14 - MTB Ride (Paul Henry or Duncan Lake Rd - Essential Bean)

MTB Riders:
Essential Bean Ride
Date: Saturday, 2/14
Distance: ~17 miles
Start Time: 7:45am
Finish Time: 9:15am
Start Location: Behind Essential Bean Complex - 8980 N Rodgers Ct Se , Caledonia, Michigan, 49316

Weather: Saturday the weather “person” is forecasting partly sunny, 26 degrees. Winds will be from the NE at 6 mph, with a real feel 22 degrees.

For more details, click on the Google Calendar link:

Saturday, 2/7 - MTB Ride (Paul Henry or Duncan Lake Rd - Essential Bean)

MTB Riders:
Essential Bean Ride
Date: Saturday, 2/7
Distance: ~17 miles
Start Time: 7:45am
Finish Time: 9:15am
Start Location: Behind Essential Bean Complex - 8980 N Rodgers Ct Se , Caledonia, Michigan, 49316

Weather: Saturday the weather “person” is forecasting partly sunny, 13 degrees. Winds will be from the NW at 11 mph, with a real feel -1 degrees.

For more details, click on the Google Calendar link: