Monday, April 20, 2009

Next Ironmasters Time Trial: 4/30/09

Overwhelming vote to re-schedule, so that's what we'll do!

Let's shoot for Thursday, April 30th at 6:00 pm...

Thanks for getting back to me, all.

M.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Ironmasters Time Trial Postoned!



...Thursday's TT postponed to Tuesday, Apr 21 @ 6:00 pm.

(Due to Buddy Guy concert!)

See you'uns next Tuesday...

M.

Saturday, April 11, 2009

YBR Annual Meeting Re-cap


Here's what went down at Camp Thompson on 4/12/09:

Intros/team overview – welcome to Camp T, YBR's been around since 2000, we're a YMCA program, suggest 3 races/year and volunteering at at least one event, all ages/abilities are welcome.

2008 review: Z’s Y-Riders, Thursday Ironmasters TT, Iron Cross VI, Adopt-A-Highway, New Frontiers bikes for YMCA day camp, Brett & Donna hosted PA MTB Summit and host Wed night MTB rides, sizable grant to YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign.

2009 what's on tap: Ironmasters TT series (has begun!), Josh’s Sneaky Speed Wednesdays, Karen’s interval Fridays, Adopt-A-Highway work day in Apr/May, Iron Cross Lite 10/10/09 and Iron Cross VII 10/11/09, YBR blog.

Thanks to sponsors – Carlisle Family YMCA, World Cup Ski & Cycle, Mike Albert, and Cardin & Miller PT.

Thanks to officers – Brett, Chris H., me and to executive committee – Brett, Chris H., C-Bo, Uncle Don, Laura, Sarah - and sport coordinators.

Need new faces!

Have gear for sale and will be working on 2009 kit (similar to Iron Cross design). Can join online (at bikereg.com) or e-mail me for form.

Speakers

Chris – team by-laws, financials, officer and executive committee elections.

Officers for 2009 will be Brett, Chris, and Mark.

Executive committee will be officers plus Karen, Paul, Sarah, and Uncle Don.

Dr. Kirsten "Trashy" Guss will be YBR's 2009 Adopt-A-Highway Coordinator...All Hail Kirsten!

Financials

YBR is in good shape, financially.

Proposed expenditures for 2009 - espoir grants, New Frontiers (and possibly, Camp T) bikes, chunk of kit price, donation to YMCA for Strong Kids/youth-specific equipment needs.

Other

Discussed adding a unique MTB racing event to the YBR calendar.

Ride

Good times! Up, down, all around on a beautiful Spring day, led by Brett and Donna.

Contact Mark with any Q's or comments.

Friday, April 3, 2009

Ironmasters TT #1 Results!


Aaaaaaaaand they're off!!!

Below is who did what on a rainy, cool evening at the first IMTT of the year.

Date for next TT is TBD; I won't be in town - perhaps Wed the 15th?

YBR's annual meeting is this Sunday, the 5th, at Camp T...and we're MTBing after!


Will M. YBR M 24:28 175
Patrick H. ? M 25:16 170
Paul P. YBR M 25:49 165
Kara S. YBR W 26:56 175
Rider Big E Shippenburg U. M 27:02 160
Jim M. ? M 27:54 156
Gene I forgot! M 28:39 152
Sarah B. ? W 29:13 170
Craig H. YBR M 29:24 148
Michael T. YBR M 29:58 144
Karen P. YBR W 30:17 165
Donna W. YBR W 35:05 160
Dr. Kirsten G. YBR W 36:17 156