Carlisle Grand Prix Course

Here you go, racers:

(Note that the start/finish line will be at the intersection of Rt. 233 and Southside Drive!)

http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/pa/newville/666359358

Good luck!

Mark

Survey results, eh!

Hiya, Fish:

Thanks for responding to the survey; we got some great feedback...and
thanks to Rick for arranging yesterday's ride - and for dragging us
back into Carlisletown at a high rate of speed!

Fast Albert and C-Bu were the closest in our photo contest - the YBR
racer is Amber...she's chasing Nat'l MTB champ Georgia Gould at the
'04 Capital 'Cross race in Reston, VA. Amber's beau Jason won a
Cannondale 'cross bike after the race for racing in a Santa costume
and dressing up their dog as a reindeer but that's another story.
Bob's Salsa for Fast Albert and C-Bu! The photo now posted
shows what was goin' on on that day in December...

Runners and multi-sporters, if you're interested in getting some speed
in your legs, remember that we do track workouts at the Dickinson
track Wednesdays at 6:30 pm - c'mon out and keep Rick company!

Computrainer for $100?! Wow!

http://www.fisher-price.com/us/products/product.asp?id=39972

We're still looking for an Adopt-A-Highway coordinator to take over
for Simon, who's now safely across the border in the Great White
North.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECvsgeO9rvc

Okay, the survey:

Areas of importance to YBR racers...

Team focus races 29
In-season training events 27
Social events 18
Off-season training events 18
Pre-season training camp 14
Uniform discount 14
Gear discounts 13
Race reimbursement (partial) 12
Improved communications 11
Improved website 11
Sport-specific clinics 8
Trail advocacy 3
Mentoring 3
"Highly motivated" team concept 2

Suggested focus races...

Adventure MteC 2
Adventure Cap City 2
Adventure Savage 1
Cross Carlisle 'Cross 4
Cross Granogue 3
Cross Iron Cross Lite 2
Cross Charm City 1
Cross Wissahickon 1
Cross Iron Cross 1
MTB Michaux series 6
MTB 24 Hrs Big Bear 4
MTB 24 Hrs 7 Springs 3
MTB MASS series 3
MTB RCST Bash 1
MTB Greenbrier 1
MTB Marysville 1
Road Crits! 2
Road Tour de Ephrata 2
Road Carlisle GP 1
Road Faulkner Honda Crit 1
Road YBR TT Series 1
Road PA State TT 1
Road Mt. Joy 1
Road YBR vs SMVC races 1
Road White Rose Crit 1
Road Tour de Christiana 1
Running Turkey Trot 1
Running C-burg Half Marathon 1
Tri Catfish 1
Tri Pinchot 1
Tri Mt. Gretna 1
Tri Quakerman 1
Tri Black Bear 1
Tri Anthracite 1

We'll take a look at how we can address your primary concerns...keep
those ideas and suggestions coming in, especially suggestions for
focus races...

Mark

TT'ing and HC'ing...

Uncle Don got some nice shots at Wed's TT:

www.singlespeeder.smugmug.com

...and the SMVC lads spanked YBR like so many circus monkeys last night:

"HC -Results 1.Scott Kurz-25:03; 2.Pat H.-25:30; 3.JimH.:26:47; 4.Joe
K.: 26:54 ;5.Craig Hise 27:00 ; 6.Mark:28:25; 7. Rich S.: 28:30 ;8Tim R.
28:54; 9 Cathy Large 28:59 ;10. Chuck B.: 30:20 Take care Jim"

Ouch!

Tentative schedule for remaining TTs is looking like:

8/15 2-up TT on Carlisle GP course (can do solo, instead, of course)

8/22 TT on Pine Grove Furnace TT (PA State Masters) course

9/6 Ironmasters Mansion TT * Season Finale * double points with series awards to follow at the Pine Grove Furnace General Store!


M.

Carlisle Grand Prix!

Good Afternoon Fish and Fishettes!

As you are hopefully aware by now, YBR is hosting the PA State Women's Championship Road Race on Aug 18. As with all the other YBR events, we want this road race to be a success so that we may quite possibly continue to host this race for years to come. With doing any bike racing event, it doesn't happen by will but through the graciousness of the volunteers. This race gives us the opportunity to show case our club again and what we can offer to the cycling community. It helps to build bridges with our neighbors. And it brings attention to the fact that road racing is as alive and well in YBR as much as Iron Cross is. I know I asked for volunteers before but I didn't get enough and if we can't cover the volunteer grid, then we won't be able to host this wonderful event. Please let me know if you any of you are available to help us out.

Thank you sooooo much!

~Ray

Ps. If you intend to also race in an event, please indicate so. You can race for free if you volunteer too. Remember, the fields are sr. women and masters men. Sorry guys and juniors. Not this year.

YBR event/e-mail database

From Greg S.:

Hi All,

This is just a little note to remind people that everyone is able to
submit events at https://freefall.homeip.net/ybr/

Don't be shy. If you are going for a run / ride / hike / whatever, and
want some company, put it in the database for everyone to see. Of
course, the mailing lists work too, but personally I can't keep track
of things through email, which is why I wrote this for the team in the
first place.

The idea is a place for *everyone* to share stuff that they are doing
or know about. It's a great resource, but it only works with your
contributions!

If you have any questions about using the database, or have a feature
suggestion, just let me know!

Yes, I realize that my server key is expired and that it is not signed
by one of the CAs that you have to pay money to for the signature so
that you don't get warnings in your browser. I'll fix the first one
eventually ;-)

See ya on the trails!

--g