With all the rain we've had lately, I thought I'd throw up the post about leaving the trails to dry for at 24hrs after a good rain.
And if you just have to head out for a ride, Pocahontas State Park (while they close the MTBike trails) offers about 30 miles of fire road that you can take your energy out on and still get in a lot of nature!
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
BoyScouts of Brady Sanders Camp need your help!
Hi all,
I'm looking to recrute several riders that would be interested in sharing some of their time and expertice with some Boy Scoots out on the trails on Sept 20th. These are kids that are looking for advanced riding skills, but there are some basic riding needs as well.
Here's the official request below - if interested please contact me via pm or email ASAP. I can't attend as I'm out of town but still would like to help. How's about some of you, Thanks!!
email is cycle ed @ earthlink . net.
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I'm looking to recrute several riders that would be interested in sharing some of their time and expertice with some Boy Scoots out on the trails on Sept 20th. These are kids that are looking for advanced riding skills, but there are some basic riding needs as well.
Here's the official request below - if interested please contact me via pm or email ASAP. I can't attend as I'm out of town but still would like to help. How's about some of you, Thanks!!
email is cycle ed @ earthlink . net.
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One of our troop goals is to create some higher adventure activities for the older scouts whenever possible - and for this trip the boys were interested in seeing if they could get some guidance on advanced trail riding skills. We haven't determined yet what exactly that means, so any suggestions you have would be welcome.....
Most have basic to intermediate mountain biking skills - so I believe they would be happy to have any instruction or tips that someone could provide to help them with more advanced skills and a guided ride or on-course type instruction would be ideal if something could be arranged.
Again any suggestions are welcome and we appreciate any involvement your group could provide. (Although our initial thought is the higher adventure focus - if there are individuals willing and available to do more basic instruction for the younger boys, they would be very welcome as well.)
We don't have final counts yet - but I can give some guesses;
For the advanced/venture type stuff - approx 5 - 8 (and maybe a few leaders)
For the younger ones, if that's an option - approx 12 - 20 - which can we easily break into smaller groups as needed.
For timeframes - we are completely flexible to work around whatever schedules you/your folks can provide (weather may also come into play, but of course we probably won't have line of sight to that until last minute).....And FYI - we are happy to provide meals if that helps with scheduling/planning, just let us know....
Thanks
Greg M
Cycling Trivia
So I'm thinking of starting up a section on the blog called "Cycling Trivia" and the intent is to more or less share some incite to cycling as I learn more facts about the business side, laws, tips, tricks, etc.
So, now for some Cycling Triva:
Today I'm writing to give some information about the Giant Bicycle Company.
Why Giant you ask? This one is simple. There's not a day that goes by that I don't get from a customer, "Who is Giant?, I've never heard of them before."
And while I profess to not know about all brands, Giant is such a major brand that I thought to share some of my knowledge about Giant with eveyone.
First, Giant Bike Company is and always has been a Taiwanese based company and to them they are similar to what Cannondale is to the US.
In fact, they started out about 35 years ago (read 1972)and the company actually took about 5 years to get up and running. Unlike many other companies, Giant wanted to be different, they wanted to be in control of their company in every aspect.
So King Liu, founder of Giant bikes wasn't going to settle on anything less than making their own tubing and welding their own frames. Than the major hurtle was finding a way to get someone to place orders, in walks Schwinn bicycles.
After a few years, Schwinn was 75% of Giants main business before Schwinn decided to head to China for cheaper manufactured bikes leaving Giant holding the bag of a lot of frames/bikes and all while loosing a 3/4's of their business.
Determined not to fail, Giant simply renamed the frames/bikes and marketed them under the name Giant. Going door-to-door in the US, they found shops willing to sell Giants to compete with Schwinn and it's been retail for Giant since!
That said, Giant actually makes many of the major brands frames/bikes and it's this simple economic advantage which is why a similarly spec'd bike offered from Giant can and usually is 5-15+% cheaper than their competitors.
In fact Giant actually even makes all their own Hydroformed tubes and carbon fiber bikes while many others use still a 3rd party.
What brands can be linked to Giant?
Source for below quote: Allanti
Anyhow, I just thought I'd share some trivia and
So, now for some Cycling Triva:
Today I'm writing to give some information about the Giant Bicycle Company.
Why Giant you ask? This one is simple. There's not a day that goes by that I don't get from a customer, "Who is Giant?, I've never heard of them before."
And while I profess to not know about all brands, Giant is such a major brand that I thought to share some of my knowledge about Giant with eveyone.
First, Giant Bike Company is and always has been a Taiwanese based company and to them they are similar to what Cannondale is to the US.
In fact, they started out about 35 years ago (read 1972)and the company actually took about 5 years to get up and running. Unlike many other companies, Giant wanted to be different, they wanted to be in control of their company in every aspect.
So King Liu, founder of Giant bikes wasn't going to settle on anything less than making their own tubing and welding their own frames. Than the major hurtle was finding a way to get someone to place orders, in walks Schwinn bicycles.
After a few years, Schwinn was 75% of Giants main business before Schwinn decided to head to China for cheaper manufactured bikes leaving Giant holding the bag of a lot of frames/bikes and all while loosing a 3/4's of their business.
Determined not to fail, Giant simply renamed the frames/bikes and marketed them under the name Giant. Going door-to-door in the US, they found shops willing to sell Giants to compete with Schwinn and it's been retail for Giant since!
That said, Giant actually makes many of the major brands frames/bikes and it's this simple economic advantage which is why a similarly spec'd bike offered from Giant can and usually is 5-15+% cheaper than their competitors.
In fact Giant actually even makes all their own Hydroformed tubes and carbon fiber bikes while many others use still a 3rd party.
What brands can be linked to Giant?
Source for below quote: Allanti
Giant, a Taiwanese company started in 1972, manufacturers their own bikes - including the carbon bikes, which is unique in the industry (i.e., most other brands utilize other manufacturers such as Advanced or Martec).
In addition to making their own bikes, Giant also makes, or has made, bikes for many other prominent brands, including Trek, Specialized, Schwinn, and Bianchi. Giant's claim to fame is that they have the most sophisticated and efficient manufacturing facilities in the bicycle industry.
A bit of trivia is that Giant owns 30% of Hodaka, a key Taiwanese supplier for many brands such as Bianchi.
Anyhow, I just thought I'd share some trivia and
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Twisted Tire Race postponed until Nov. 9th.
Due to potential severe weather conditions for the Richmond area Friday & Saturday, the trails at Poor Farm may be too wet to race on, potentially causing unnecessary damage and injury to riders and the trails.
So Richmond-MultiSports is postponing the Twisted Tire until Nov. 9th, 08.
Any comments or feedback can come to me directly by phone.
Laurie Mehler
Richmond Multisports Race Director
cellular 804.389.0588
Link: RainOptions Thread.
Link: Twisted Tire Roll Call Thread
So Richmond-MultiSports is postponing the Twisted Tire until Nov. 9th, 08.
Any comments or feedback can come to me directly by phone.
Laurie Mehler
Richmond Multisports Race Director
cellular 804.389.0588
Link: RainOptions Thread.
Link: Twisted Tire Roll Call Thread
Thursday, August 28, 2008
She Rocks The Trails Event, Sept 21, 08
Click here to talk about the event & get latest info.
About the Race
RunRideRace and Team Luna Chix have joined forces to host an all-women's event with a portion of the proceeds going to The Breast Cancer Fund. The event will take place on the beautiful trails of Camp Hilbert in Goochland Virginia.
This is the first year that RunRideRace and Team Luna Chix have teamed up to offer this event. Join us and help raise awareness and to eliminate the environmental causes of Breast Cancer. A portion of each entry will be donated to The Breast Cancer Fund. Please invite your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to participate.
Register
Donate
Contact us with questions, comments, suggestions. Click here.
Details:
What & When:
September 21,2008
8am Go Girl 4-Mile Run
8:15am Go Girl 3 mile walk
9:45am SheRocks Trails Mountain Bike Ride. This is a non-competitive & beginner friendly 3-Mile event.
10:30am SheRocks Trails Mountain Bike Races. Beginner to advanced divisions (6, 12 and 18 miles).
1:30pm Lunch & Awards
Where:
Camp Hilbert 2240 Maidens Road Richmond, VA 23102
About 10 minutes West of Short Pump, Richmond VA.
Entry Fees:
$20 Walk OR Ride
$25 Go Girl 4-Miler
$30 Mountain Bike Race
$50 Run and Bike Race
Swag:
1st 100 to sign up receive a SheRocks Trails/GoGirl T-Shirt
Sunday, August 24, 2008
V'ORDERVES 2008 - The Virginia Off-Road Series Finale Meets RMS Twisted Tire Nov 9th.
Virginia Off Road Series Grand Finale 2008
Nov 9th, 2008
Camp Hilbert
Maidens Va
9am til...
Come on out and enjoy the Virginia Off Road Series Grand Finale! To kick things off will be the Twisted Tire Race put on by RMS followed by a cookout and finally the VORS Award Ceremony.
It has been a great season and hope everyone had a great time!
Latest Info. & Forums Thread.
Register
Questions?? email us at VORS@cycleva.com
Hope to see you there!!
Jared & Woody
Virginia Off Road Series,
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Jim Popp Ride For Cancer Research
Jim Popp Ride For Cancer Research
When: Sat Aug 23, 2008
Where: Richmond, Va
Donation: Just $25 per rider
Registration Form
Riding for a cause. Join the gang on Saturday August 23rd for a 60 mile ride from Richmond to Yorktown.
They will even load you full of carbs at the 'Finale Rally' block party in Westover Hills the night before the ride (Friday Aug 22nd).
So Bring your family - there will be lots of fun and entertainment.
www.rideforjim.org - for details!
RideForJim Ride Log
When: Sat Aug 23, 2008
Where: Richmond, Va
Donation: Just $25 per rider
Registration Form
Riding for a cause. Join the gang on Saturday August 23rd for a 60 mile ride from Richmond to Yorktown.
The Jim Popp Ride For Cancer Research.
'Ride for Jim' is an epic fundraising bicycle ride that will last from June-September 2008.
The goal of raising $50,000 will take everyone's help, so we encourage you to donate or support us any way you can!
They will even load you full of carbs at the 'Finale Rally' block party in Westover Hills the night before the ride (Friday Aug 22nd).
So Bring your family - there will be lots of fun and entertainment.
www.rideforjim.org - for details!
RideForJim Ride Log
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