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| In this Issue - September 22, 2016
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The fall Fiesta Island Time Trial Series starts this Sunday. Sign up early. If you need encouragement to participate read the article that explains why we time trial and why it is important.
Select a link on the left to see what else is happening in the weeks ahead.
Be sure to check our website and social media pages for more information.
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| 2016 Fiesta Island Time Trial Series |
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The fall session will include two dates starting in ten days. Start plannning now to establish a new personal record, beat your rivals, or dominate the field!
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remaining dates for the 2016 race series are availalbe for registration:
- Sunday, September 25th
- Sunday, November 6th
Register at: www.webscorer.com/fitt
UC Cyclery is our series title sponsor, which will provide onsite mechanical support and prizes.
UC Cyclery/SDBC Fiesta Island Time Trial Series
fiestaisland.info
fitt_info@sdbc.org
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| A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT From The Bike Coalition Liaison |
 
CyclingSavvy Club Edition course for SDBC Fri 9/30!!
SDBC is hosting a CycllingSavvy Club Edition course for you on Friday Sept 30 - 6 to 9pm at the Mission Bay Yacht Club. CyclingSavvy instructor Gary Cziko is traveling from LA to teach this course. This is an excellent opportunity to spend a few hours learning and thinking about what you can do to be even less likely to get hit by a car. I guarantee you will be glad you went.
A good 5-minute video overview of the principles of CyclingSavvy can be found here.
The special Club Edition course is new and has removed content already known by experienced cyclists like you to concentrate on the counter-intuitive stuff that will give you something to chew on. It has been taught to four clubs in the LA area - we're the first to get it in San Diego.
A summary of the principles of CyclingSavvy that will be distributed at the course can be found here.
Since SDBC is paying for the training ($150) we have priority for the first few days, but you need to RSVP as soon as possible. After Saturday we will invite members from other Coalition member clubs, if there is room.
** Please RSVP to me directly: bikecoalition@sdbc.org ***
MBYC is on the end of El Carmel Pl, a mini-peninsula on the west side of Mission Bay.
Special thanks to Coalition board member and CABO President Jim Baross for getting this venue for us.
Remember: your SDBC membership includes membership in the San Diego County Bike Coalition which includes a number of benefits. See the Coalition website at sdbikecoalition.org.
Serge Issakov
Bike Coalition liaison
bikecoalition@sdbc.org |
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| SDBC Sunday Ride |
The Final Photo!
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Last Sunday's pic from the 3-Year Anniversary & LAST SDBC Sunday Ride in front of SDBC's sponsor, UC Cyclery. It was a great ride up the coast to Oceanside Harbor and back. Thanks to all who participated, and to all who participated over the years. SDBC may elect to stage another Sunday Ride series in the future
Michael Pelkey
SDBC Sunday Ride Leader
bichaelcalif@yahoo.com
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| Time Trials |
Why do we time trial and why is this discipline important?
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Time Trial ability (the ability to produce, and more importantly sustain, high power production over a specified period of time) is a key element in racing success. Alone, battling wind and the elements, with no peloton for protection, builds strength and mental toughness. A look back through history shows us the best stage racers of all time were all exceptional Time Trialists. Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, Greg Lemond and Miguel Indurain.
Without Time Trial ability, a racer is always at the mercy of the peloton. Possessing no ability to sustain an attack off the front by themselves, nor even the strength to close multiple gaps left by weaker riders blowing up in front of them in high power situations. Thus, the racer is left to merely survive in the peloton. Always hyperactive, always nervous, and trying to pick wheels in the pack that they hope will not blow up in front of them. Constantly overly concerned and nervous about getting gaped and dropped. Never a factor in the race, nor really understanding the race dynamics that is unfolding in the front. Taking no real part in the race itself, merely surviving. Honestly, I cannot see how racing/riding like this is any fun at all.
On the other hand, a racer that has taken the time and developed solid Time Trialing ability, acquiring the strength to produce high power for long periods, the race unfolds in slow motion. No longer concerned about who might blow in front of them and leave ever widening gaps to close, the rider calmly closes any gaps with ease. Confidently, and with the ability to patrol the full length of the peloton if he so chooses. It is such a peaceful way to race. Picking and choosing the right moment to launch an attack, either solo, or with just the right combination of other strongman to compose the winning break. Always calm, always with plenty of firepower in reserve, never nervous, always part of the race and with the ability and strength to dictate its outcome. This is the way to race, this is fun.
Mike Barreras
Fiesta Island Time Trial Director
fittdirector@sdbc.org |
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| Annual SDBC Borrego Springs Ride and Camp |
November 19-20
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Meet at the Mira Mesa Park and Ride (15 & Mira Mesa Blvd) at 7am to check in, load your camping gear into SAG vehicles and roll out at 7:30 for the 75 mile ride to Anza Borrego State Park, via Julian and Banner grade. We will camp at the Palm Canyon campground. SDBC provides dinner and breakfast, and all riders and campers are expected to help with meal prep, clean up and loading vehicles. The return ride on Sunday is up Montezuma Valley Road.
SAG support is limited to carting your camping gear to the campground, unless you have your own personal arrangements with a driver. In other words, you are on your own to make the ride, legs up to the task, and a bike in good mechanical order. The group does not necessarily stick together.
SAG drivers are needed. No motor homes, as they are not allowed in a group site.
Call, text or email Linda to sign up. Limit 50 riders/campers. This event is free for SDBC members. Not a member? Join. If we charged for a weekend bike tour, it would certainly be more than membership.
619 806-1284
lwebb20@cox.net |
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| A Note From the Clothing Director |
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To access the Team Store from the club web site, click on Mebers, then SDBC Clothing, sign in with your email address and password, click on Order Uniform, and follow the directions. If this is the first time you have ordered clothing from Pactimo, you will need to create your personal account.
Please be sure of your sizing. Neither Pactimo nor SDBC can be held responsible if you order the wrong size. Use the following link to access the Pactimo Custom Clothing sizing chart.
Nick Jones
SDBC Clothing Director
clothing@sdbc.org |
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| Classifieds
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Please see the note in the left column for details regardging classified submission and run duration . If your item for sale has been removed and yu have not sold it you can re-submit your ad. |
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Wanted to Buy
Posted: 9/22/2016
Looking for campagnolo crankset 170mm 11 speed (super record, record, or chorus)
Contact: Kathy Uijtermerk
Email kuijterm@hotmail.com |
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For Sale - Zipp 404 Speed Weaponry Front Wheel
Posted: 9/15/2016
Be ready for Fiesta Island TT series. This wheel is in excellent condition.
Zipp 404 Speed Weaponry Tubular Aero Front Wheel. Rim Tool dimpling technology. Vittoria Corsa EVO CX 23-25 tubular tire included. Excellent condition. Smoothest hub available. Very fast, 570 grams. Great TT or Triathlon wheel. Ridden gently by 145 pound rider. True and smooth.
 
Contact: Robert Willcox
Email rwwsdca@gmail.com |
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For Sale - Triathlon/ TT Aero Helmet
Posted: 9/15/2016
Lazer Wasp Aero Helmet Lotto Team colors. 2 lenses, clear and tinted. Lightly used, good condition. Save almost a minute in 40K TT.
 
Contact: Robert Willcox
Email rwwsdca@gmail.com |
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