Vics - Meet at 9:45, leave at 10:00
Saturday - I'm going out for 2 to 3 hours. Doing a few longer intervals during. (As long as the winds lye down a bit.)
Sunday - Endurance ride - 3 to 4+ hours - Shorter turnoffs available.
Stephen
Weekend Rides for 2/2 & 2/3
Saturday - Send out email if you are heading out. I'm off to Eldora to go skate ski. If you want to ski, I got room for ride up. Leave around 8:30 to 9:00.
Sunday - Medium Pace/Endurance Ride. If 30 to 40 degrees, then 2 hours or less for me. Above 40, around 3 hours. Similar to last week. Some Echelons/Rotating Paceline and maybe a climb up to Rabbit Mtn...
Vics - Meet up at 9:45, Leave at 10:00 am
Stephen
Fwd: TOO WINDY
Well, 35-45 mph wind is a little too much for me. Computrainer feels safer...
I will not be there for the ride today..
I hope for the ride tomorrow.
Ciao
Luisa ..
Weekend Rides - 1/26 & 1/27
Start meeting at Vics at 9:45, Leave by 10:00...
Saturday - Around 2 hours. Luisa is going to lead some of us on some Strength/Tempo Type Intervals. Maybe up Nelson Rd. depending on wind. Splits and regroups along the way.
Sunday - 2.5 to 3+ hour ride - Jeff Y. will lead the way. Endurance Ride. Route dependent on wind (hopefully lack there of...) Will split into smaller groups depending on turnout.
Thursday Lunch Ride - 12:00 at Vics
Try, Try, Try again.
Shooting for a Thursday Lunch Ride - 12:00 at Vics. I am heading out Diagonal to IBM and then going up Neva Rd. to Hwy 36. I am planning on doing a Tempo Interval up Neva ~ 18 to 22 Minutes depending on wind/legs. (Don't worry it's not that hard at my speed.) Regroup at Hwy. 36 and then ride in...
Stephen
303-868-4236
Noon Ride (Sunday)
I'll be out at Noon at Vics for around a 2 hour ride. Maybe some dirt roads through in...
I'm a bit slow getting up this Sunday morning plus it should be a bit warmer by then.
Stephen
Windchill Chart
Was -8 wth 40 MPH Winds at Eldora this morning, so a Windchill of around -40 degrees.
Ten Minutes to Frostbite!!!
Weekend Rides for 1/19 & 1/20...
Weekend Rides for 1/19 & 1/20...
Weather looks like Winter again for the Weekend. If it gets nice enough to ride, send out an email. No need to worry about peaking early this year...
Stephen
Sunday Ride - Leave at 10:00
Vics - Meet at 9:45, leave at 10:00
Base Ride - If over 40 degrees then 2-3 hours. If under 40 degrees then less then 2 hours for me...
Pase - We'll ride warm enough to stay warm.
Hippy Trails,
Stephen
Fwd: Sat ride, 9:55 Cafe Sole; 10:20 Stazio
I'm going to meet up with Jeff and the gang at 10:20 at Stazio Fields. We'll do imaginary sprints while we are waiting...
Stephen
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how about we go through Stazio to Valmont, probably getthere around 10:20
> >
> >
> > Meet at Cafe Sole at 9:55, leaving 10:00. I'm thinking 2 hours,
> > probably out to Erie. Jeff
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how about we go through Stazio to Valmont, probably getthere around 10:20
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> >
> > Meet at Cafe Sole at 9:55, leaving 10:00. I'm thinking 2 hours,
> > probably out to Erie. Jeff
> >
Fwd: Thusday Lunch Ride; Weekend Rides
It's snowing...
I'm out...
Josh will probably be riding though...
We will try again in 2 weeks. I guess there is a reason it is called "Winter"...
Stephen
Thusday Lunch Ride; Weekend Rides
Howdy Y'all - It's been a while since we had a ride!!!
Thursday - Lunch Ride if it ain't too windy. 12:15 at Amante on N. Broadway. Easy to Medium Pace. 36, Neva Rd., back in on Diagonal. May adjust route if windy on 36.
Weekend Rides - Vics (30th & IRIS)
Saturday - Send out email if heading out. (I'm off skiing...)
Sunday - Base Ride - New Rider/Racer Ride - Meet and Greet at 9:45. Roll out at 10:00. Split up into groups - 2 to 4 hours.
Happy New Year,
Stephen
No Ride Sunday Morning
Unless somebody speaks up otherwize, No Sunday Morning Ride. Shoulders and Side Roads are going to be a bit icy in the morning...
I'll either be at N. Boulder Park or Eldora Skiing in the morning.
Happy Trails,
Stephen
Saturday Ski & ACA Meeting, Sunday Ride/Ski?
Saturday Cross Country Ski - Looks like snow coming in. So if Eldora gets enough of the white stuff to open Cross Country Trails, I'll be heading up on Saturday. Leave Boulder around 7:30, Ski for 1.5 hours +/-, be back in Boulder by 11:00. email or call if you want to carpool up. Stephen@Haydel.com or 303-868-4236
Saturday Afternoon - ACA Meeting Noon to 6:00 in Lakewood. If you want to go with me, let me know.
Sunday Ride or Ski - ? - Current forcast is for Hi in 30s and Snow.
Happy Trails - Stephen
Winter Weekend Rides
Winter Weekend Rides - We are moving all rides to roll out at 10:00 at Vics unless otherwise notified. Weather Dependent. Send out emails on iffy days, if you plan to roll out.
Saturday more open, Sunday usually longer endurance rides. Bring a helmet and good winter tires, Gatorskins, Armadillos, etc, as we don't want to be spending a lot of time waiting on flats. Also, sometimes we may turn off on some dirt roads to break up the ride.
The 1st and 3rd Sundays Swift Cycling will do new rider/recruitment rides. Meet and Greet at 9:45, ride at 10:00.
Saturday more open, Sunday usually longer endurance rides. Bring a helmet and good winter tires, Gatorskins, Armadillos, etc, as we don't want to be spending a lot of time waiting on flats. Also, sometimes we may turn off on some dirt roads to break up the ride.
The 1st and 3rd Sundays Swift Cycling will do new rider/recruitment rides. Meet and Greet at 9:45, ride at 10:00.
New Racer/Rider Recruitment Rides - Dec. 2 & 16
Hey All,
We will host two New Racer/Rider Recruitment Rides on December 2 & 16. 1st and 3rd Sundays.
Vics - 9:45 Meet and Greet - 10:00 Ride
Base/Aerobic Fitness rides between 2 to 4 hours. Split into a few groups depending on current fitness level. Work on Pacelines and Echelons. *I will be leading the slower 2 hour group, as I have been out of action for most of November.
The Farmers Almanac says it's going to be great weather riding (or planting winter wheat), so come on out and start getting ready for the 2008 biking season.
I will place a blurb in the Daily Camera and on the ACA Forum. We will use this as a guide to doing some more Recruitment Rides through the winter.
Happy Thanksgiving! I'll be thinking about biking as I'm on the beach in Mexico drinking a few Margaritas. :-)
Stephen
ride tomorrow - Sat. 11/17
Hi Folks-
I remember a while back there was a plan to have organized base rides
on the first and third Saturdays of the month. Well, tomorrow is the
third Saturday of November. I'll be there. The only question is
time. The earlier the better for me, but I have a little
flexibility. I'd suggest 9:30 again. Any objections? Unless at
least two people reply and say "I'd rather do xx:xx time," then that's
when I will be there. As for route, what's everyone think of out 75th
to the Box, back St. Vrain to 63rd? I'm also starting to itch for
some dirt, but I can hold off a while if necessary.
Happy Friday-
Josh
I remember a while back there was a plan to have organized base rides
on the first and third Saturdays of the month. Well, tomorrow is the
third Saturday of November. I'll be there. The only question is
time. The earlier the better for me, but I have a little
flexibility. I'd suggest 9:30 again. Any objections? Unless at
least two people reply and say "I'd rather do xx:xx time," then that's
when I will be there. As for route, what's everyone think of out 75th
to the Box, back St. Vrain to 63rd? I'm also starting to itch for
some dirt, but I can hold off a while if necessary.
Happy Friday-
Josh
Sat 9:30 AM ride
I'm thinking 2.5 hours at a conversational pace, maybe a Fruit Loop.
9:30 at Vic's...Jeff
Roadside cleanup: Who is this Sunday, the 4th or next Sunday, the 11th?
Hi,
I can do the cleanup either this Sunday, the 4th, or next Sunday, the 11th? We can do it in the morning or afternoon, whichever works for the most people. We need at least 6 people....
Please let me know your availability so we can have fun together picking up trash! ; )
Thanks!
Jenny
Saturday Road Ride - 9:30
Pump up those skinny tires, it time to ride (before the next cold front comes in...)
Saturday - 10/19 - Vics - 9:30
Ride to Lyons and get a Muffin and Espresso. Winter hammerheads can do a Fruit Loop while the rest of us relax.
Social Pace
Skills Clinic Delayed to Oct. 28
Sunday's weather looks like it is going to be cold and snow/rain.
So, Andrea and I are going to delay the Skills Clinic a Week to Oct. 28 at 10:00.
A few ideas of what we will go over...
- Paceline / Pack - Skills and Group Riding Etiquette. How to rotate off the front, signalling hazards, echelons, staying on shoulders.
- A little bumping and rubbing - On grass at park
- Cornering - Counter Steering, picking a line
- ? - If you have questions let us know.
Thanks,
Stephen
Fwd: Save the Date - November 7
Please mark your calendars for a Swift club meeting on the evening of November 7. Exact time and location to be determined. Our guests will be Kevin Reichlin, a chiropractor for team Slipstream-Chipotle, and Kevin plans on bringing team rider Will Frischkorn with him. More details will be forthcoming as we work them out.
Fwd: Eldora Snow Report
(Hum - Time to wax the Skate Skis)
Here is your Eldora Mountain Resort Snow Report. Report Last Updated 10/14/07 8:42 AM
Are you thinking winter yet? 8" and still coming down at Eldora!! Today is the last day to get your pass at the "Early" rate. Don't miss out. Looks alot like winter up here!!
New snow in the last 24 hours: 8.0 inches
Are you thinking winter yet? 8" and still coming down at Eldora!! Today is the last day to get your pass at the "Early" rate. Don't miss out. Looks alot like winter up here!!
New snow in the last 24 hours: 8.0 inches
Fwd: REMINDER - Group riding clinic, 10/21, 9:00,
Just a reminder - Stephen and Andrea will be doing a group riding clinic on Sunday, 10/21. Meet at Vics on 30th at 9:00.
This is a ride that is open to everyone. They will be teaching the basics of riding in a group - riding close to other riders, riding in pacelines and echelons, etc. This will not be a training session, but a chance to learn the basics (and not so basics) of riding on the road in a group.
If you plan on showing up, please send me an e-mail so that I can get an idea of how many people we have.
Steve
This is a ride that is open to everyone. They will be teaching the basics of riding in a group - riding close to other riders, riding in pacelines and echelons, etc. This will not be a training session, but a chance to learn the basics (and not so basics) of riding on the road in a group.
If you plan on showing up, please send me an e-mail so that I can get an idea of how many people we have.
Steve
Weekend MTB Ride & Adopt-A-Road
Saturday - Mountain Bike Ride
Meet at Vics at 9:00 or Heil Ranch at 9:30
Do a few loops of the Wild Turkey Trail
Sunday -
- Road Ride - IF NICE WEATHER - 9:00 at Vics - 2 or so hours - Easy Pace
- The Swift Cycling Adopt-a-Road Cleanup - Meet at Vics at 1 pm - Drive out to Nelson
The Swift Cycling Adopt-a-Road cleanup on on for October 14th, with tea and "other beverages" being offered immediately after at Donna's house. The section of road will be the same as in the past, between about 47th to 63rd on Nelson Road. We will plan to carpool from Vic's at 30th and Iris at 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 14th. Donna' house is in Niwot, close by. She will send out directions separately.
RSVP Jenny - Jenny@ZenosBrain.com
Swift Pictures Uploaded...
From - Meeting, Mt. Evans Ride and older pics.
If you have some pics to add, let me know and I can get you the login and password the SwiftCycling Picasa Account.
Stephen
Fwd: Upcoming Cycling Events - 10/4 to 10/8
I am planning to ride on Sat. morning at 9AM from Vics, since Sunday weather isn't looking too good. I'm thinking of doing something around Lyons. Join me if you can.
Peter
Peter
Upcoming Cycling Events - 10/4 to 10/8
Thursday Evening - CYCLOFILE: A CYCLOCROSS FILM at the Boulder Theater
Benifits the Junior CycloCross Team
Saturday - BMA Trail Day - Heil Ranch to Lyons
Sunday Ride - (Keeping an eye on the weather.)
9:00 at Vics for a 2 or so hour Road Ride
Monday Evening - Training Program with Luisa (see earlier email)
Worlds Internet Coverage
See http://web.wcsn.com/index.jsp for free streeming of the Worlds Road Races!
"Farewell to Fall" Hill Climb next Saturday, September 29
"Farewell to Fall"; or, "Fall River Follies" -- Rocky Mountain National Park
Hello, Swift Riders:
Here's a plan for next Saturday --
Meet 7:00 AM, Vics, load bikes. Drive to Fall River Entrance Station, RMNP, a few miles above Estes Park.
Ride up Old Fall River Road to Alpine Visitors Center, near summit of Trail Ridge Road. Total climbing about 4,000', nine miles on hardpack dirt. I've ridden this twice in last two months on my road bike with medium tires and rims -- no trouble at all. Grade a little steep at times, say low-teens percent, but mixed with more mellow sections. Scenery will be glorious! Then, after snack at Visitors Center, a bit more climbing on Trail Ridge Road followed by big descent.
Cheers!
David
dkcoombs at comcast.net (Take out Spaces and change at to @)
Weekend Rides (so far)
- Saturday - I am heading out to scout out some potential new courses out East in Weld and Morgan county. (depends on finding outside help to run races) Hope to do some riding on a few of them. Very Flat Terrain. If interested in going out, send me an email. I plan on leaving Boulder around 9:00. Will be a longer day...
- Sunday - Mountain Bike Ride - Meet at 9:00 at Vics - We will carpool up and ride the Sourdough Trail up above Ward. Might be cool, so bring some warm clothing. Mellow to Medium ride with regroups. Beer afterwards? I can drive 2 or 3 others.
- Other rides - Send out Email...
Stephen
Sunday, 9/23, Mountain Bike Ride
Route & Time TBD - Medium to Mellow with regroups along the way.
So far 3 Women and 2 Men are going...
Email - Stephen@Haydel.com if interested.
Sunday Road Ride - 9:00 AM at VICS (9/16)
Been packing/moving like crazy and would love 2-3
hours of a ride Sunday morning...9:00 at Vic's. Any
route is fine with me.
John
hours of a ride Sunday morning...9:00 at Vic's. Any
route is fine with me.
John
Swifty National TT Champ!!!
Michael Dassau WINS - Junior Men 10-12 Time Trial
1st - DESSAU Michael - Swift Cycling 17:05.01 Boulder CO
1st - DESSAU Michael - Swift Cycling 17:05.01 Boulder CO
Fwd: Paris-Brussels live and free worldwide on Cycling.TV
PARIS-BRUSSELS LIVE WORLDWIDE FREE ON CYCLING.TV AT 400kbs!
AT UP TO 1200kbs TOP QUALITY STREAMING ON PREMIUM
SATURDAY 15th SEPTEMBER
17:00 UK (ET 12:00; PST 9:00)
Great timing for a rest weekend for me!
Fwd: Thurs Ride
I plan to ride south of boulder thurs evening. I will leave the marshall mesa parking lot at 5:45. This will be a relatively mellow ride along several out and backs including Eldo Canyon, Cherryvale and possibly a loop around the Koppenburg circuit.
Jay
Fwd: Mt. Evans Ride - Saturday - 9/8
Okay all, let's meet at Cafe Sole at 7:30 Saturday the 8th. We'll ride up from Echo Lake and should be back at the cars before noon. Who can drive? Jeff
Wednesday "Hill" Climb; Fizik Saddle?
- Wednesday Evening "Hill" Climb - (For those not crossing)
5:45 at Ebin G Fine Park (Bike Path at base of Boulder Canyon) -Take path up(dirt) to Four Mile Canyon, Ride up to where it turns to dirt, come back down and ride over Poormans(dirt) to Sunshine back to town. Plenty of re-groups to wait for me...
- Looking for used Fizik Saddle I could try out and/or buy. I am looking around for a different ride this winter.
- Anybody interested going up and doing the Copper Triangle Ride on an upcoming weekend? (Weather Depending) http://coppertriangle.com/course.html - I-70 traffic should be low...
Stephen
Labor Day Ride
Just an FYI - there is a $6 (i think) charge per car to use the park at Carter Lake.
On 8/31/07, Luisa Sullivan
Thanks for the answers.....Monday ride: It's going to HAPPEN!!! YEAH!!! and It will be GREAT for anyoneMay be GUYS will at least start with us !!! They are always very welcome!!!Meet: For who wants to car-pool meet at Vic's at 7:15 otherwise:8:00 a.m. at Carter Lake - at the Marina - North side - There are bathrooms and the little shop to buy anything you need before leaving.8:15 WE LEAVE!!!For who does not want to climb back up on the way back - can descend and park at the bottom of the downhill - before the right turn in the parking lot of the Visitor Center - Just let us know so we know that we have to look for someone when we ride by the Visitor center.It seems that it will be hot day - mid 90s through all the weekend - HYW 34 before the turn for Drake can get very hot soon - Make sure to have 2 bottles of ICED water/drink with you when we leave Carter --We will stay all together up to the turn for HYW 34 --Regroup at the turn for Drake - At the top of Glenn Heaven - At the bottom of the descend in Estes just before the entrace to the mall- On the way back at the turn for Carter Lake on HYW 34.We will have a nice break with sandwich in Estes at the street mall where MacDonals is (there is a cute coffee shop with smoothies and sandwiches and tables and restrooms close by)The we will digest descending HYW 34 all the way to the turn to Carter Lake - few miles of rolling - and then 2 miles of climb - I beleive thay by 1-1:30 p.m. we should be back -Well that's ALL!!!!
Have a "BELLISSIMO" weekendCiaoLuisa
Labor Day Saturday Rides
The ride I have planned for Sat is as follows. Leave Vic's at 8:00.
Lee Hill, Left Hand to Ward, PtoP to Lyons, Boulder via 36. This will be at a moderate pace with numerous regroups.
Come on out! Jay
Labor Day Weekend Rides
More Details Coming...
Saturday - Jay is leading a big climbing ride ?
Sunday - Flat, Fast and Short - Probably North to Rabbit Mtn or Lyons or lap of Cateye RR Course
Monday - Stephen is leading a climbing ride - Either take Bus up to Ned and do Blackhawk and back and then down Lefthand Canyon OR do Boulder-Lyons-PeakToPeak... (I'm climbing pretty slow right now so plenty of regroups)
Womens Rides? ?
Stephen
Tuesday Night Hill Climb - 8/28
(If it ain't raining)
5:45 at Vics (30th & IRIS) - Hwy 36 - Left Hand - Either back over Old Stage or Lee Hill.
Plenty of regroups to wait for me.
Stephen
Fwd: Wednesday Dirt Hill Climb Ride, meet at Eben Fine Park at 5:30
Hey all,
I am going to do a little off-road climb on Wednesday afternoon. My plan is to head up 4 Mile Canyon to Logan Mill Road and climb to the top. This is a mixed-surface ride - 4 Mile Canyon is paved until the Logan Mill turnoff, and Logan Mill is a steeeeep fire road, with some close-to-needing-the-granny-gear sections, so it is probably not appropriate for road bikes, maybe possible on a cross bike with a triple. I will be riding a mountain bike. Total elevation is about 2200 vertical to the top from Eben Fine Park. I will be going up and turning around, as there is not enough time to drop down to Betasso and do a lap before dark, and Betasso is closed on Wednesdays anyway. For those desiring of more climbing, we can come back over Poor Man Road to Sunshine.
Pace will be moderate with numerous re-groups. (I have ridden approximately 6 times in the last 12 weeks, and I am slow going up and scared coming down, so the pace will truly be reasonable.) I will be leaving from the west end of Eben Fine Park at 5:30 on Wednesday. Total climb time is probably about 1:15, figure another 45 minutes back down. The weather is looking like typical rain in the afternoons, so if it is raining, I will not ride. Otherwise, come on out for some climbing.
Steve G
I am going to do a little off-road climb on Wednesday afternoon. My plan is to head up 4 Mile Canyon to Logan Mill Road and climb to the top. This is a mixed-surface ride - 4 Mile Canyon is paved until the Logan Mill turnoff, and Logan Mill is a steeeeep fire road, with some close-to-needing-the-granny-gear sections, so it is probably not appropriate for road bikes, maybe possible on a cross bike with a triple. I will be riding a mountain bike. Total elevation is about 2200 vertical to the top from Eben Fine Park. I will be going up and turning around, as there is not enough time to drop down to Betasso and do a lap before dark, and Betasso is closed on Wednesdays anyway. For those desiring of more climbing, we can come back over Poor Man Road to Sunshine.
Pace will be moderate with numerous re-groups. (I have ridden approximately 6 times in the last 12 weeks, and I am slow going up and scared coming down, so the pace will truly be reasonable.) I will be leaving from the west end of Eben Fine Park at 5:30 on Wednesday. Total climb time is probably about 1:15, figure another 45 minutes back down. The weather is looking like typical rain in the afternoons, so if it is raining, I will not ride. Otherwise, come on out for some climbing.
Steve G
Wednesday Dirt Hill Climb Ride, meet at Eben Fine Park at 5:30
Hey all,
I am going to do a little off-road climb on Wednesday afternoon. My plan is to head up 4 Mile Canyon to Logan Mill Road and climb to the top. This is a mixed-surface ride - 4 Mile Canyon is paved until the Logan Mill turnoff, and Logan Mill is a steeeeep fire road, with some close-to-needing-the-granny-gear sections, so it is probably not appropriate for road bikes, maybe possible on a cross bike with a triple. I will be riding a mountain bike. Total elevation is about 2200 vertical to the top from Eben Fine Park. I will be going up and turning around, as there is not enough time to drop down to Betasso and do a lap before dark, and Betasso is closed on Wednesdays anyway. For those desiring of more climbing, we can come back over Poor Man Road to Sunshine.
Pace will be moderate with numerous re-groups. (I have ridden approximately 6 times in the last 12 weeks, and I am slow going up and scared coming down, so the pace will truly be reasonable.) I will be leaving from the west end of Eben Fine Park at 5:30 on Wednesday. Total climb time is probably about 1:15, figure another 45 minutes back down. The weather is looking like typical rain in the afternoons, so if it is raining, I will not ride. Otherwise, come on out for some climbing.
Steve
I am going to do a little off-road climb on Wednesday afternoon. My plan is to head up 4 Mile Canyon to Logan Mill Road and climb to the top. This is a mixed-surface ride - 4 Mile Canyon is paved until the Logan Mill turnoff, and Logan Mill is a steeeeep fire road, with some close-to-needing-the-granny-gear sections, so it is probably not appropriate for road bikes, maybe possible on a cross bike with a triple. I will be riding a mountain bike. Total elevation is about 2200 vertical to the top from Eben Fine Park. I will be going up and turning around, as there is not enough time to drop down to Betasso and do a lap before dark, and Betasso is closed on Wednesdays anyway. For those desiring of more climbing, we can come back over Poor Man Road to Sunshine.
Pace will be moderate with numerous re-groups. (I have ridden approximately 6 times in the last 12 weeks, and I am slow going up and scared coming down, so the pace will truly be reasonable.) I will be leaving from the west end of Eben Fine Park at 5:30 on Wednesday. Total climb time is probably about 1:15, figure another 45 minutes back down. The weather is looking like typical rain in the afternoons, so if it is raining, I will not ride. Otherwise, come on out for some climbing.
Steve
Saturday Ride Aug 25
I plan on heading out for a local/near to home climbing ride. My plan is NCAR, Flagstaff and after sufficient recovery, maybe Four mile canyon.
I'll be at Vic's (30th & IRIS) at 8am, and to make things easier for any south Boulder Swifties,
will make a stop at Café Sole ~8:30.
Al
I'll be at Vic's (30th & IRIS) at 8am, and to make things easier for any south Boulder Swifties,
will make a stop at Café Sole ~8:30.
Al
Wednesday Evening Hill Climb
I can't make it tonight so I will be heading out on a Wednesday Evening Hill Climb.
8/22 - Vics @ 5:45 - Head over to Flagstaff and ride to the overlook. (I'll be pretty slow as I haven't been on the bike in week)
Happy Trails,
Stephen
Upcoming Swift Rides and Events...
Looking for a few ride leaders this week. I'm skipping this week as I'm feeling a bit toasted and traveling out to Cali this weekend. Send an email out if you are heading out.
Tuesday Hill Climb - 7/14 - ?
Weekend Rides - 7/18 & 19 - ? - Road and Moutain Bike
Upcoming -
Saturday Aug. 25 - I am thinking about doing Tipperary Creek MTB Race at Winter Park - http://www.epicsingletrack.com/ - May camp out that weekend. Email me if interested.
September - Club Meeting and/or Summers End Party - Date TBD -
Labor Day - Big Ride Day - Big Thompson or Horsetooth/Risk Canyon ???
September 8 - Jeff Y is heading up a Mt. Evans "Social" Ride on the Closed to Cars Road. See Elvis at 14,000 ft...
September 9 - Buffalo Classic - We have a group of women doing it this year. http://www.buffalobicycleclassic.com/
September 15 & 16 - Anybody up for a weekend Camping and Riding/Hiking in Salida? Monarch Crest Trail is calling me... http://www.absolutebikes.com/CrestTrail.php - 4 hours of Single Track!
October - 14-16 - MOAB Fall Weekend - Pencil it in! Get a group campsite on the Colorado River and do some biking, hiking, rafting and a bit of drinking. Same weekend as 24 hours of Moab, but not to busy on trails as they stick them Behind the Rocks.
Tuesday Hill Climb - 7/14 - ?
Weekend Rides - 7/18 & 19 - ? - Road and Moutain Bike
Upcoming -
Saturday Aug. 25 - I am thinking about doing Tipperary Creek MTB Race at Winter Park - http://www.epicsingletrack.com/ - May camp out that weekend. Email me if interested.
September - Club Meeting and/or Summers End Party - Date TBD -
Labor Day - Big Ride Day - Big Thompson or Horsetooth/Risk Canyon ???
September 8 - Jeff Y is heading up a Mt. Evans "Social" Ride on the Closed to Cars Road. See Elvis at 14,000 ft...
September 9 - Buffalo Classic - We have a group of women doing it this year. http://www.buffalobicycleclassic.com/
September 15 & 16 - Anybody up for a weekend Camping and Riding/Hiking in Salida? Monarch Crest Trail is calling me... http://www.absolutebikes.com/CrestTrail.php - 4 hours of Single Track!
October - 14-16 - MOAB Fall Weekend - Pencil it in! Get a group campsite on the Colorado River and do some biking, hiking, rafting and a bit of drinking. Same weekend as 24 hours of Moab, but not to busy on trails as they stick them Behind the Rocks.
Weekend Rides - 8/11 & 8/12
Saturday - Mountain Bike Day at West Mag - I'm doing a Patrol Day up there. http://bouldermountainbikepatrol.blogspot.com/
Taking 8:10 Bus up to Ned. - Intermediate Ride with Stops and Regroups.
Sunday - Road Ride - 8:00 at Vics (Iris & 30th) - Head North to Hygenie, while it's cool out, then either do Rabbit Mtn or turn West and climb up to Ward or Jamestown. - Medium to Hard Pace with a few regroups.
If you have other rides in mind, send out an email. (I'm gone next weekend so looking for some leaders...)
Hippy Trails,
Stephen
Tuesday Night Hill Climb Ride (8/7)
5:45pm at Vics - Shooting for Sunshine Canyon -
I'll be leading the AutoBus
Next Week - 8/14 - up Flagstaff Mtn Rd on the new pavement! http://www.co.boulder.co.us/newsroom/templates/?a=889&z=1
I'll be leading the AutoBus
Next Week - 8/14 - up Flagstaff Mtn Rd on the new pavement! http://www.co.boulder.co.us/newsroom/templates/?a=889&z=1
Weekend Rides 8/3 & 8/4
Saturday - 8:00 AM - Road Ride - Boulder - Lyons - St. Vrain to PeakToPeak - Ward - Boulder (Optional CrazyJay Spurs - Brainard Lake, Ned or Sunshine) - Stop by the Farmers Market afterward for snacks.
Sunday - 8:10 AM Bus to Ned - Mountain Bike Ride - Teach Peter how to ride singletrack day. Beginner to Intermediate - Work on some technical sections. Either ride down Mag or take bus back.
Big Ride Ideas for September & early October -- Looking to do some Front Range big days when the weather is awesome and people are back from vacation. Ideas so far are Risk Canyon, Big Thompson, ??? Would be long one day rides.
Also - October Moab Trip - 2 to 4 days of riding, eating and drinking!
Happy Trails,
Stephen
Tuesday (7/31) Night Hill Climb Ride
Tuesday - 5:45pm at Vics! Hell TBD. Probably something involving Lefthand Canyon and lots of regroups for me...
Stephen
Time to start your EPO-Testosterone-Blood Doping Program, before it's too late.
Weekend Rides - 7/28 & 7/29
Saturday - (The Sunrise Centry is on Saturday morning so Lefthand Canyon - Peak to Peak and 36 will be busy! - http://www.bikerpelli.com/sunrisecentury/index.htm)
(From Jay)
I will be leading a ride on Sat leaving Vic's at 10. Route will be 36, St Vrain, Raymond, Ward, Super JamesTown and Olde Stage. Regroups will be Lyons, Raymond, Ward and JT.
Hopefully by this time, most of the century ride peole should be well ahead of us.
Sunday - 7:30 at Vics - Early beat the heat ride - up to Lyons - North Fruit Loop. Back on 36 over Old Stage or Lee Hill? Hard efforts with regroups. Water stop in Lyons...
(From Jay)
I will be leading a ride on Sat leaving Vic's at 10. Route will be 36, St Vrain, Raymond, Ward, Super JamesTown and Olde Stage. Regroups will be Lyons, Raymond, Ward and JT.
Hopefully by this time, most of the century ride peole should be well ahead of us.
Sunday - 7:30 at Vics - Early beat the heat ride - up to Lyons - North Fruit Loop. Back on 36 over Old Stage or Lee Hill? Hard efforts with regroups. Water stop in Lyons...
Weekend Rides - July 21 & 22
Saturday - Mountain Bike Ride - Take 8:10 Bus up to Nederland - West Mag and Dot Trails. send Stephen an email if coming out - - Lots of stops and regroups.
Sunday - Beat the Heat Road Ride - 7:30 am at Vics - 2 to 2.5 hour ride - May split into groups if needed.
Post Ride Tour du France Party at Als around 11:00 - (No Spoliers Please) - Send Al an email for RSVP -
Sunday - Beat the Heat Road Ride - 7:30 am at Vics - 2 to 2.5 hour ride - May split into groups if needed.
Post Ride Tour du France Party at Als around 11:00 - (No Spoliers Please) - Send Al an email for RSVP -
Weekend Rides - July 14 & 15
Saturday - ?
Sunday
Ride #1 - Take 7:10 Bus up to Nederland - Ride Peak to Peak to Raymond and come down through Lyons back to Boulder
Ride #2 - 8:00 at Vics - Longer route: Carter lake - Thompson Canyon - right on Drake - Glenn Heaven - Estes - Back from Thompson Canyon - Carter Lake - Boulder - 100 miles
Shorter Route: Ride to Carter Lake - meet who comes from Boulder at 10:00 a.m. - 55 miles
Sunday
Ride #1 - Take 7:10 Bus up to Nederland - Ride Peak to Peak to Raymond and come down through Lyons back to Boulder
Ride #2 - 8:00 at Vics - Longer route: Carter lake - Thompson Canyon - right on Drake - Glenn Heaven - Estes - Back from Thompson Canyon - Carter Lake - Boulder - 100 miles
Shorter Route: Ride to Carter Lake - meet who comes from Boulder at 10:00 a.m. - 55 miles
July 8 - Sunday - Not So Swift Ride
9:10 at Vics - Probably head up to Jamestown at a pretty mellow pace.
Mid-Summer Break...
Our Mid-Summer Break is just about over. We've had a lot of people racing, riding and traveling the last few weeks so the rides have been a bit on the light side.
Check back soon for more rides coming up...
Happy Trails
Check back soon for more rides coming up...
Happy Trails
Tuesday Evening Hill Climb - Left Hand Canyon
5:45 at Vics - Head out 36 to LeftHand Canyon. Either climb up to Old Stage or Lee Hill.
See ya there.
See ya there.
Saturday Hugo Road Race; Sunday Easy Climbing
Saturday we will all be out at the Hugo Road Race. www.CyclingEvents.com
Sunday - Maybe a ride to Jamestown if we are recovered from promoting...
Sunday - Maybe a ride to Jamestown if we are recovered from promoting...
Weekend Rides - June 9 & 10
Saturday - ? - If you are going out on a ride send on email.
Swift Pool Party - hope to see y'all out there. send Al an email if you are coming out.
Sunday - 9:10 at Vics - I heading up to Rabbit Mtn - Lyons - then back on 36 and maybe head over Lefthand Canyon to Old Stage or Lee Hill. Medium Hard to Hard Efforts with some regroups.
Swift Pool Party - hope to see y'all out there. send Al an email if you are coming out.
Sunday - 9:10 at Vics - I heading up to Rabbit Mtn - Lyons - then back on 36 and maybe head over Lefthand Canyon to Old Stage or Lee Hill. Medium Hard to Hard Efforts with some regroups.
Rides for 6/5 - Hill Climb & 6/7 - Speed Ride
Rides for 6/5 & 6/7...
Tuesday Hill Climb - 5:45 at Ebin G. Fine Park (Boulder Creek Path at West end of Arapahoe) - Ride up to Four Mile Canyon - Either do a repeat or head over Poormans to Sunshine. (Some dirt sections heading up the Canyon and Poormans)
Thursday Speed Ride - 5:45 at Vics(30th & IRIS) - Do some short intervals and sprints to get ready for RMO, Hugo and Dead Dog Crit.
Tuesday Hill Climb - 5:45 at Ebin G. Fine Park (Boulder Creek Path at West end of Arapahoe) - Ride up to Four Mile Canyon - Either do a repeat or head over Poormans to Sunshine. (Some dirt sections heading up the Canyon and Poormans)
Thursday Speed Ride - 5:45 at Vics(30th & IRIS) - Do some short intervals and sprints to get ready for RMO, Hugo and Dead Dog Crit.
Thursday Evening Speed Ride - Flatter and Faster
We'll head north again. Short hard section, 2 to 3 mintues, with a sprint at the end. Recovery and regroup between each.
5:45 at Vics
5:45 at Vics
Rides Thursday May 24 & Memorial Day Weekend
- Thursday - 5:45 - May 24 - Need for Speed Ride - Head North and do some sprints and short fast intervals.
- Saturday - 9:10 - Climbing Ride - 36 to Lefthand Canyon to Old Stage to Lee Hell to LeftHand Canyon to Ward - Then either Brainard Lake or down and back to Nederland or just go back down. http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=977442
- Sunday - 9:10 - Big Ring Ride - Weld County Loop - http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=756619
- Sunday - Women's Ride - 8:30 from the Greenbriar(Lefhand Canyon and Hwy. 36)- Lefthand Canyon to Ward
- Monday - TBD - Post Bolder-Boulder Ride? - Email Stephen if interested
Weekend Rides - May 19 & 20
Saturday
- 9:10 at Vics - Ride TBD -
- Go watch N. Boulder Park Crit in the afternoon - http://www.boulderbikerace.com/nbp/
- Main Group Ride - 9:10 at Vics - North to Lyons and then up Peak to Peak. ~ 65 Miles. Medium to Medium-Hard Pace - Regroups along the way.
- Women's Ride - Take Bus up to Nederland and then ride Peak to Peak to Raymond, down to Lyons to Boulder ~ 45 Miles
Thursday Evening Hell Climb Ride - 5:45 at Vics
Thursday Evening Hell Climb Ride - 5:45 at Vics...
Let's shoot for Lee Hill then up Lefthand Canyon to the Firestation - Come back down LeftHand Canyon and over Old Stage Rd.
Stephen
Let's shoot for Lee Hill then up Lefthand Canyon to the Firestation - Come back down LeftHand Canyon and over Old Stage Rd.
Stephen
Here, let me give you a hand
Wednesday Night mountain bike ride. Join us this Wednesday night for a tour up, up, up Rattlesnake Gulch in Eldorado Canyon SP. Bring $3 for the entrance fee,your climbing lungs (and gears) and leave your tender mercies, self-respect and reservations at home! Meet at 6pm at Southern Sun/Savers parking lot in SoBo (just S of Table Mesa & Broadway) tomorrow night, Wed May 16th...
Riders needed!
Think you may want to ride West Magnolia 3 times over the summer? It's not too late to volunteer for the Boulder Mountain Bike Patrol and do some good while cruising the shady, cool singletracks near Nederland. Remember it's going to get H.O.T down in Boulder soon enough! We'll be training with the Forest Service May 15th and 17th (volunteers only need to attend one session) from 5:30-7:30 if you are interested. Drop me a line for more info or to sign up for one of the training dates...pizza provided! -Matthew www.moalford@hotmail.com
Wednesday night ride takes no prisoners!
Swiftie Steve Gabbard wonders what he's getting himself into as the Wed night ride heads out into the sleety rain. Former Swifties Rose Alford and Sean Steeves join in as well and the weather clears up just in time to rip it up on swoopy singletrack, pop over slimy logs and ford raging creeks en route to Illegal Pete's for tasty smothered burritos. Hurts so good!
Upcoming Rides
- Wednesday - 5:45 at Vics - Ride out with the TTs towards Lyons. If you want to race the TT, Lyons to Boulder, you must register by 4:00pm at http://www.recordracer.com/
- Thursday - Lunch Ride - Noon at Amante on N. Broadway - Head out 36 to Lefthand Canyon. Maybe go up to Jamestown with early turn offs possible.
- Thursday Evening - Mountain Bike Ride with Steve G. 5:30 at Eben G. Fine Park. ride up to Batasso for some loops.
- Thursday Night Ride - ? - Need leader
- Saturday & Sunday Rides - Meet at 9:10 at Vics, leave by 9:15 - I'm out of town but looks like good weather for heading up to Peak to Peak. http://www.cyclingevents.com/TopoMaps/Boulder_StVrain_Ward_Boulder.JPG
Tuesday Night Hill Climb Ride
Up for a Tueday Night Hill Climb Ride?
Vics @ 5:45 - Old Stage to Left Hand Canyon to Lee Hill.
Vics @ 5:45 - Old Stage to Left Hand Canyon to Lee Hill.
Weekend Rides - 9:10 am at Vics
Moving the rides up for Spring. Meet at 9:10, leave by 9:15.
This weekend - ? - Weather forecast is 50s with a 40% chance of rain. If it is OK weatherwize, I'll be out. Try to do Rabbit Mtn or something along those lines. Send out emails in the morning if you are going out.
-Jay- Great ride tonight. I like the Jamestown gradient!
Hasta,
Stephen
This weekend - ? - Weather forecast is 50s with a 40% chance of rain. If it is OK weatherwize, I'll be out. Try to do Rabbit Mtn or something along those lines. Send out emails in the morning if you are going out.
-Jay- Great ride tonight. I like the Jamestown gradient!
Hasta,
Stephen
Awwww...you too man!
Swifties! The Wednesday mtb night ride series launched last night with a stirring tour of the Wanker Loop and future efforts will include Heil, Marshall, Santa Cruz, Green Mtn, West Magnolia, etc. as the days get longer. We meet at 6pm in front of Illegal Pete's Downtown (15th & Pearl) most weeks and feast there afterwards if you're into that sort of thing. No lights needed (ha!), bring clear glasses, lid, shark-repellant, beer money and an unquenchable thirst for adventure. Singlespeeds also usually appropriate, as are light sabers, a pirate drawl, nun habit and/or pet monkey. Contact me (moalford@hotmail.com) for more info and hope to see you out there! Matthew
Thusday Ride - 5:45 - Up to Jamestown...
Thurs ride will be up to Jamestown. The route will by 36, Left Hand and back via Old Stage. We will regroup in Jamestown.
We will leave Vic's at 5:45. I have pushed back the start time with the idea it will allow more people to get out and ride.
See you on Thurs.
Jay
We will leave Vic's at 5:45. I have pushed back the start time with the idea it will allow more people to get out and ride.
See you on Thurs.
Jay
Trails are drying out...
I rode up to Sunset and north on Switzerland Trail on Sunday. Switzerland Trail north of Sunset is wet in places, but clear of snow. Looking south, Switzerland Trail towards Sugarloaf still has some drifts on it.
Still many weeks until the trails at East Magnolia are dry, and Walker and closer trail may be okay now, but probably wet.
Still many weeks until the trails at East Magnolia are dry, and Walker and closer trail may be okay now, but probably wet.
Epic ride report
The first epic road ride of the season had a good turnout yesterday. We started with ~12 riders, took a break in Lyons, and then attacked the South St. Vrain climb. The group kept a moderate pace up the climb, which seems to go on forever, and regrouped at the beautiful Raymond store. Most of the group turned back here, as warm weather in Lyons turned into windy and cold weather on Peak to Peak. It is still late winter on Peak to Peak highway, with snow drifts in the trees. Jay, George and I were running late, so pushed the pace a bit to Ward, where we stopped at the general store for a sufficient amount of time in the intermittent snowflakes to get completely chilled off before the long and cold descent down Left Hand Canyon, over Lee Hill Road, and back into sunny and warm Boulder.
One highlight was getting to see Sean Steeves, ex-Swift member, at the Ward general store, complaining vociferously about the climb to Ward.
One highlight was getting to see Sean Steeves, ex-Swift member, at the Ward general store, complaining vociferously about the climb to Ward.
Sunday Ride - up into the mountains
Several people will be riding the following route:
St Vrain to Peak to Peak. The return will be either via Jamestown or Ward. Great training for Iron Horse.
This is a great climbing ride, never too steep, and folks can sort themselves out on the climb and re-group at the turn-off to Raymond or at the gourmet Raymond store.
Ride will meet at Vic's on 30th at 10:00.
Topo Map http://www.cyclingevents.com/TopoMaps/Boulder_StVrain_Ward_Boulder.JPG
St Vrain to Peak to Peak. The return will be either via Jamestown or Ward. Great training for Iron Horse.
This is a great climbing ride, never too steep, and folks can sort themselves out on the climb and re-group at the turn-off to Raymond or at the gourmet Raymond store.
Ride will meet at Vic's on 30th at 10:00.
Topo Map http://www.cyclingevents.com/TopoMaps/Boulder_StVrain_Ward_Boulder.JPG
Rides of the Week - 4/17 to 4/23
- Tuesday - 5:30 @ Vics - Rolling Hill Climb Ride (Hopefully the weather will blow through by the evening. So a little Deer Trail training hills. Go out to Hwy 52 go up and down that a few times, do the hill that goes into Niwot and then come back with the hill that goes from 52 to Lookout Rd. 5 to 9 hills depending on repeats.
- Thursday - 5:30 @ Vics - Haystack Mtn TTT practice. Tim said we need more practice. 75% effort max so we aren't cooked for Saturday...
- Saturday - A lot of us are doing Haystack Mtn TT & TTT - Email if you are riding something else.
- Sunday - Deer Trail Recon - Leave Boulder at 8:30 - Do a lap of the course with extra hills thrown in. (I have to put up a few signs and flyers in town)
- Sunday - 10:00 Boulder Vics Ride - The route will be St Vrain to Peak to Peak. The return will be either via Jamestown or Ward. Great training for Iron Horse. Around 60 miles with some good climbing.
Jay - Sunday Shorter Women's Ride - 10:00 at Vics - Jamestown via Old Stage and back on 36.
Great riding this past Sunday. Two Women's groups and enough men to do two TTT practice "mobs".
Weekend Rides - 4/7 & 4/8
Saturday - No group ride planned. Boulder-Roubaix is on. DBCEvents.com
Sunday - Vics at 10:00
Boys - Long Ride with TTT practice around the Haystack Mtn TT course thrown in. 4+ hour ride with shorter options. Either go North or Climb depending on weather.
Girls - Women's Ride - Route TBD
Sunday - Vics at 10:00
Boys - Long Ride with TTT practice around the Haystack Mtn TT course thrown in. 4+ hour ride with shorter options. Either go North or Climb depending on weather.
Girls - Women's Ride - Route TBD
Bike patrol training
For everyone interested in volunteering for the Boulder Mountain Bike Patrol at West Magnolia this year we will have two training sessions with the Forest Service May 15th & 17th, 5:30pm. You only need to attend one session and BMBP will provide pizza and drinks. Please RSVP with me if you would like to attend or have any questions. Thanks! Matthew
Wednesday Evening Ride - Poor Mans Motorpacing
Wednesday - 5:30 @ Vics
Head out Diagonal to Airport Road then cut back in on 75th. If enough people we will do some Poor Man's Motorpacing. Front rider goes hard in a comfortable gear for 1 or so minute pull. Rest sit in and spin in an uncomfortable small gear. :-)
Head out Diagonal to Airport Road then cut back in on 75th. If enough people we will do some Poor Man's Motorpacing. Front rider goes hard in a comfortable gear for 1 or so minute pull. Rest sit in and spin in an uncomfortable small gear. :-)
Rides of the week, 4/3 -4/8
Wednesday Evening - Roubaix Preview - Leave Vics by 5:30 to do a lap (or two) of the Boulder Roubaix Course. http://www.dbcevents.com/roubaix.html - Email if you are coming out...
Sunday Ride - Ward Hill Climb - Vics 10:00am*
Moved Back to 1:00PM if Weather is bad in morning. Check back on Sunday morning.
Route - Left Hand Canyon up to Ward (Might keep low if bad in Mountains)
Sunday Ride - Ward Hill Climb - Vics 10:00am*
Moved Back to 1:00PM if Weather is bad in morning. Check back on Sunday morning.
Route - Left Hand Canyon up to Ward (Might keep low if bad in Mountains)
MTB Ride cancelled
The temperature at the NCAR Mesa lab is 42 degrees and heading down, and it has been sprinkling on and for the last hour or so. Not great conditions for riding, so no ride today. I forget that it is still early April!
I plan to try to do some mid-week MTB rides all spring and summer, so there will be more rides planned.
Steve
I plan to try to do some mid-week MTB rides all spring and summer, so there will be more rides planned.
Steve
MTB Ride Thursday afternoon
I am going to ride up to Betasso tomorrow afternoon, do a few laps, and come back down. I will be going up the canyon link trail - pretty steep at the beginning, but mostly rideable. If you are interested, I will be leaving from the west end of Eben Fine Park at 5:15. The weather looks a bit stormy, so if there is rain or it is raining, I will not be riding.
Steve
Steve
Saturday & Sunday Rides - 3/31&4/1
...If it isn't raining or super windy, we should be out...
10:00 at Vics(30th & IRIS)
Saturday - I'll be leading a Not So Swift Ride. Work on Paceline/Echelons at a medium pace. Maybe head up to Rabbit Mtn
Sunday - Do a preview of the Haystack Mtn TTT, http://gsboulder.com/info-haystack.php, and then a Climb to Jamestown.
10:00 at Vics(30th & IRIS)
Saturday - I'll be leading a Not So Swift Ride. Work on Paceline/Echelons at a medium pace. Maybe head up to Rabbit Mtn
Sunday - Do a preview of the Haystack Mtn TTT, http://gsboulder.com/info-haystack.php, and then a Climb to Jamestown.
Weekend Rides - March 17 & 18
Saturday
- Vics at 10:00 - Al will lead ride to Lyons and around Fruit Loops. Around 2.5 Hours, with some hard sections and regroups - Optional - Come back over Old Stage or Lee Hill.
- Deer Trail Recon Ride - Stephen is heading out to checkout the Deer Trail Road Race course. Leaving Boulder at 9:00 - either 38 or 50 mile ride - should be back in Boulder around 3:00. Email Stephen@Haydel.com if you want to go out...
Sunday
- Vics at 10:00 - Jamestown + SuperJames option(3 steep miles) - A few re-groups. We will split up into different groups climbing. I'll be in the middle group. Stephen
- I will be there, Sunday, hopefully making all the way up to Super J.
So, women come out and ride, don't worry too much. We always have regroup points and then, on a climb everyone can go to his/her own pace...Weather is supposed to be beautiful....
I hope to see you there.... Luisa
Tuesday Hill Climb Rides; Thursday Meeting
We will start with a short climb to kick off the "Tuesday Hill Climb Rides" (Thanks to congress for giving us 3 extra weeks of riding.)
This week, 3/13, NCAR Climb up Table Mesa Road. Topo Map at http://www.cyclingevents.com/TopoMaps/TopoBoulderRides.aspx
Meet at 5:30 at Table Mesa and Broadway on the West side of Broadway. Note: The sun should set around 6:30 and it will get dark at 7:00ish. For the non-Southenders, bring a blinky light(s).
Thursday - Training in Meeting - 7:30 Boulder Library in the Creek Room, back of first floor.
I am getting our very own Luisa Sulivan to give a training presentation on Base/Build Training in Italian :-) This will be good for both races and recreation riders. If interested in pre-meeting beers, send me an email.
Great 5 hour ride today. Spring is here, at least until the next snow storm.
Ciao,
This week, 3/13, NCAR Climb up Table Mesa Road. Topo Map at http://www.cyclingevents.com/TopoMaps/TopoBoulderRides.aspx
Meet at 5:30 at Table Mesa and Broadway on the West side of Broadway. Note: The sun should set around 6:30 and it will get dark at 7:00ish. For the non-Southenders, bring a blinky light(s).
Thursday - Training in Meeting - 7:30 Boulder Library in the Creek Room, back of first floor.
I am getting our very own Luisa Sulivan to give a training presentation on Base/Build Training in Italian :-) This will be good for both races and recreation riders. If interested in pre-meeting beers, send me an email.
Great 5 hour ride today. Spring is here, at least until the next snow storm.
Ciao,
Rides March 10 & 11
Saturday - 10:00 at Vics
Club Team Time Trail
Click for Course -75th-Nelson-36-St. Vrain
Ride out to the course. Either do TT or ride around. Regroup afterwards. Maybe ride over Old Stage or Lee Hill back in.
Sunday - 10:00 at Vics -- Don't forget Daylights Savings!!!
Long Ride out East. Note because of construction there will be 2 miles of dirt roads.
Steady Pace - 76 Miles - 4+ hour ride for full distance. Shorter cutoffs available. Water/Food Break at Mile 50
Da Big Route
Club Team Time Trail
Click for Course -75th-Nelson-36-St. Vrain
Ride out to the course. Either do TT or ride around. Regroup afterwards. Maybe ride over Old Stage or Lee Hill back in.
Sunday - 10:00 at Vics -- Don't forget Daylights Savings!!!
Long Ride out East. Note because of construction there will be 2 miles of dirt roads.
Steady Pace - 76 Miles - 4+ hour ride for full distance. Shorter cutoffs available. Water/Food Break at Mile 50
Da Big Route
March MOAB Madness
Is on! March 22 to 25. Looks like we have a mix of Roadies & MountainBikers and some in between. We have room for a few more. Talk to Stephen on the rides this weekend if you are interested.
New Rider/Racer Meeting
Interested in riding with Swift Cycling?
New Rider/Racer Meeting
March 8 - 7:00pm
Boulder Public Library Meeting Room
Swift Cycling is recruiting new members for 2007! We are a local cycling club, based in Boulder, with a great mix of cyclocross and road racers, mountain bikers and recreational riders. The club is open to men and women of all ages, and our goals are to have fun riding, training, and racing, promote the sport of cycling, and volunteer within the cycling community. If you are interested in finding out more about Swift, please come to our informational meeting on 3/8 at 7:00 PM in the Meeting Room at the Boulder Public Library, send e-mail to info@swiftcycling.com , or visit www.swiftcycling.com
New Rider/Racer Meeting
March 8 - 7:00pm
Boulder Public Library Meeting Room
Swift Cycling is recruiting new members for 2007! We are a local cycling club, based in Boulder, with a great mix of cyclocross and road racers, mountain bikers and recreational riders. The club is open to men and women of all ages, and our goals are to have fun riding, training, and racing, promote the sport of cycling, and volunteer within the cycling community. If you are interested in finding out more about Swift, please come to our informational meeting on 3/8 at 7:00 PM in the Meeting Room at the Boulder Public Library, send e-mail to info@swiftcycling.com , or visit www.swiftcycling.com
We are riding again!!!
New Clothing is IN!
Weekend Rides are going again. Hopefully Mother Nature will continue to be nice to us. We did 3 to 4 hours of pretty easy intensity both days this last weekend. A few had "family" commitments and cut back early...Starting in March we will pick up the pace on the Saturday rides depending on weather and who is out. Almost everybody is a bit behind in base so we are focussing on that for now.
Us riding with old clothing below...
Jeff - Jay - Stephen
Dave - Chaz&Dave - The Gang..
Jay & Jeff - Bikes at Coot Lake - Dan & Micheal getting ready to hammer us on the Tandem!
Women's Ride - Saturday - Feb. 17
Shall we venture onto the roads for our January ride, in February? Sure, let's give it a try. I propose we do a ride similar to what we did in December, with a stop at The Eye Opener coffee shop near the end of the ride. Those of you who want to go for a longer ride, or don't want to stop, can continue on your way. I enjoyed the socializing very much, and since I'm leading the ride ; ) , that's the plan.
I think everyone felt comfortable with the pace in December, and we'll keep it similar to that. Besides, none of us have been on our bikes for at least 7 weeks!
Look forward to seeing you at Vic's, next Saturday, at 10 a.m.
Men who have wives who are not on the email lists, please pass on this info to them!
Men are cordially invited to join this ride, but the pace will be set by the women.
Jenny
I think everyone felt comfortable with the pace in December, and we'll keep it similar to that. Besides, none of us have been on our bikes for at least 7 weeks!
Look forward to seeing you at Vic's, next Saturday, at 10 a.m.
Men who have wives who are not on the email lists, please pass on this info to them!
Men are cordially invited to join this ride, but the pace will be set by the women.
Jenny
Weekend Rides, Moab Weekend
Weekend Rides - 10:00 @ Vics
Weather looks ridable both days. 40s & 50s and Breezy. Put on some good tires as there is a lot of little crap on ths shoulders.
Saturday (2/17) - Jenny is leading the Women's Ride - Meet up at Vics at 10:00 to discuss route. About 2 hours with a coffee break at the end. Email Jenny at jenny_devaud@yahoo.com for more info.
Moab Weekend
Looks like the weekend of March 23-25 is winning...
Hope to have a mix of Road and Mountain Bike rides.
Girlfriend/Boyfriends are welcome to come on out. Plenty to do. In early March, I will get confirmation and look at housing.
Weather looks ridable both days. 40s & 50s and Breezy. Put on some good tires as there is a lot of little crap on ths shoulders.
Saturday (2/17) - Jenny is leading the Women's Ride - Meet up at Vics at 10:00 to discuss route. About 2 hours with a coffee break at the end. Email Jenny at jenny_devaud@yahoo.com for more info.
Moab Weekend
Looks like the weekend of March 23-25 is winning...
Hope to have a mix of Road and Mountain Bike rides.
Girlfriend/Boyfriends are welcome to come on out. Plenty to do. In early March, I will get confirmation and look at housing.
Moab March Madness
Ok. I'm starting to nail down the weekend.
From feedback on the rides this weekend, it sounds like either
March 23-25 or
March 30-April 1.
If you are interested in going let me know what works best or if both work. I'm open for either. Hope to get a good mix of Roadies, slow and fast and Mountain Bikers, sane and crazy.
Stephen
From feedback on the rides this weekend, it sounds like either
March 23-25 or
March 30-April 1.
If you are interested in going let me know what works best or if both work. I'm open for either. Hope to get a good mix of Roadies, slow and fast and Mountain Bikers, sane and crazy.
Stephen
ACA Officials Clinic
If you are at all interested in working as an ACA Official in 2007 please look at the following link. If past memory serves it's relatively low commitment (training session and working 2 events), you get paid $50 each and they could really use the help! Plus you could easily bump up the placing of every Swify rider a couple spots! ;)http://www.americancycling.org/info/news/announcements/officials-clinic.pdf
Swift TT Report
Hi folks-
There indeed was a TT yesterday, and I'll give you a quick report.
With the weather being a big pile of dog doo lately, I was a little obsessive in checking the forecast. Even on Saturday, weather.com said that the temps should be close to 40 on Sunday morning. So I get up all hung over on Sunday morning, check the weather online, and it says 37 degrees. Score. I get myself all dolled up for the ride to Boulder and realize by the time I get about a mile down that I needed thicker tights. Descending S. Boulder Rd. my beard developed icicles and my extremities started going numb, but the view of the fog in the valley was pretty cool. I was encouraged: the roads were nice and dry and it was only going to get warmer. Once I got into Boulder, I noticed that the fog, while pretty, was not what I wanted to see. It was freaking cold. When I got to Vics, David Chrislip was there waiting in his nice warm car. He told me the radio said it was about 37, but his car was reading 24. That's a big difference. After a little putzing, we were off. The fog was thick and cold, and the roads were super crappy. After lots of conversation about the best way to ride on ice, we got to the start at 75th and St. Vrain (eastbound). David was to go first, and just before starting he said "If I don't warm up A LOT, I'm turning for home at 63d." Couldn't blame him. Since I was behind him, I could see that he did indeed warm up as we were heading up Nelson. As for the TT itself, David got faster as the miles ticked by, and I got slower. At the finish line (6914 sign on the right), Ken met us with some high quality hot chocolate and nice conversation. He confirmed for us that it was really 23 degrees. Did I say it was cold? Well, if I'm redundant, that's because it was cold. The ride home down 75th, 52, 79th, Lookout, and 75th was way hillier than I wanted. David pulled me to Jay. Hopefully he got home in better shape than my bonked self.
In case you want to do the TT on your own and want a time to shoot for, David completed the ~14 miles in 40:38 (DC, I hope it's OK I put your time in here). I was about 1:20 slower, but I had a little trouble with manual dexterity so the time's approximate.
I'd suggest we try again next weekend, but I need some time to forget
what it's like to do a time trial. Four weeks should do it.
I hope you all are enjoying the sun-
Josh
There indeed was a TT yesterday, and I'll give you a quick report.
With the weather being a big pile of dog doo lately, I was a little obsessive in checking the forecast. Even on Saturday, weather.com said that the temps should be close to 40 on Sunday morning. So I get up all hung over on Sunday morning, check the weather online, and it says 37 degrees. Score. I get myself all dolled up for the ride to Boulder and realize by the time I get about a mile down that I needed thicker tights. Descending S. Boulder Rd. my beard developed icicles and my extremities started going numb, but the view of the fog in the valley was pretty cool. I was encouraged: the roads were nice and dry and it was only going to get warmer. Once I got into Boulder, I noticed that the fog, while pretty, was not what I wanted to see. It was freaking cold. When I got to Vics, David Chrislip was there waiting in his nice warm car. He told me the radio said it was about 37, but his car was reading 24. That's a big difference. After a little putzing, we were off. The fog was thick and cold, and the roads were super crappy. After lots of conversation about the best way to ride on ice, we got to the start at 75th and St. Vrain (eastbound). David was to go first, and just before starting he said "If I don't warm up A LOT, I'm turning for home at 63d." Couldn't blame him. Since I was behind him, I could see that he did indeed warm up as we were heading up Nelson. As for the TT itself, David got faster as the miles ticked by, and I got slower. At the finish line (6914 sign on the right), Ken met us with some high quality hot chocolate and nice conversation. He confirmed for us that it was really 23 degrees. Did I say it was cold? Well, if I'm redundant, that's because it was cold. The ride home down 75th, 52, 79th, Lookout, and 75th was way hillier than I wanted. David pulled me to Jay. Hopefully he got home in better shape than my bonked self.
In case you want to do the TT on your own and want a time to shoot for, David completed the ~14 miles in 40:38 (DC, I hope it's OK I put your time in here). I was about 1:20 slower, but I had a little trouble with manual dexterity so the time's approximate.
I'd suggest we try again next weekend, but I need some time to forget
what it's like to do a time trial. Four weeks should do it.
I hope you all are enjoying the sun-
Josh
Weekend Rides - 10:00 AM
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM at Vics (30th & IRIS)
If the weather is O.K., somebody will be out. If it is snowing or below freezing, then we will probably be skiing. Hopefully soon we will kick off the bike season in Colorado.
If the weather is O.K., somebody will be out. If it is snowing or below freezing, then we will probably be skiing. Hopefully soon we will kick off the bike season in Colorado.
Valmont "Ski Park"
Did 3 days of Skate Skiing at Valmont. Great training. Now waiting for the next blizzard to hit.
Here I am doing the Saturday morning race. I kicked that little kids but!
(Pulled photo from Beth's site...http://bfisk.blogspot.com/)
Happy New Year
Happy New Year.
We are currently out SKIING. Maybe soon we can get back on the bike.
Great weather to start your base training for those March races. NOT!
See ya on the slopes and trails.
We are currently out SKIING. Maybe soon we can get back on the bike.
Great weather to start your base training for those March races. NOT!
See ya on the slopes and trails.
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