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
Swift Cycling Club and Team
Boulder, Colorado
New Riders are welcome, email SwiftCycling@Gmail.com ...
Please send in a Release before coming out.
Helmet and a good attitude are required. Leave the big ego behind.
We are back to blogging!
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.
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