Here is some info on upcoming races and let me know if you plan to attend! One change of note is that there is now a great XC race at Skyline Park in Napa on May 13, and there is another CCX on April 16. From Chris Peck —————————————————————— April 1 – Fish Rock Gravel April […]
Upcoming Dirt / Mountain Bike Races – from Chris Peck Read More »
Hi Team, Justin and I raced in Granite Bay last weekend on a slightly muddy course that tested our ability to sprint up short rises and corner in varying dirt conditions. Justin finished 2nd in the Pro category and I was first in the 50+ expert division. The start was one big group for all the
Race Report TBF Mountain Bike Championships March 23 – plus upcoming dirt schedule Read More »
Exchequer MTB Race 40+ Expert 4 of 15 Amazing venue! Plenty of camping and amazing views. Course is directly adjacent to the Barrett Cove campgrounds and has 15+ miles of fun single track. XC course starts with a long 2.5 mile climb with a steep descent on a black diamond trail then some fast rollers
From Michael Cordova: Mar. 25, 2023 – Exchequer MTB Race 40+ Expert ~ 4 of 15 Read More »
Bariani RR 20/47 P12 80miles Course was changed and shortened due to flooding in the farmland across the 505. We did a 10 mile loop leaving from Bariani Olive Oil, right on frontage road, right onto super rollers, right onto climb then back to the start for a 10 mile loop. Tons of wind especially
Race Result: Bariani RR ~ 80miles, from Michael Cordova Read More »
Hey All, The Los Gatos Mike’s Bikes shop rides will resume on Monday 20th for anyone looking for an evening group ride. Meet at the shop by closing (6pm) to roll out shortly after. We alternate the ride every week from road to dirt (MTB), so first Monday of every month is road and every
Mike’s Bikes in Los Gatos – 6:00pm ride: alternating dirt/road Read More »
Hi Team, Justin and I did our first race of the year with limited success, but we look forward to better fitness and improved luck in the weeks to come. Justin was just behind the solo leader in the Pro race with a healthy 6 minute gap when he took a wrong turn just 3
Race Report for Mendo Hopper plus upcoming dirt races Read More »
Race: Grasshopper Huffmaster Age Group 30-39 Date: February 25, 2023 Result: 24 / 48 Course: Gravel – 90miles. Completed in 6 hours Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/8622441631 Hi All, This was probably one of the hardest gravel race I have ever done where mud and snow for 90 miles took over all the fun of the event. On top
Feb. 25 – Race Report from Gianluca Ambroglio Read More »
Women 3 Our weekend itself was slammed with bike events. We had a NICA HS MTB race in Modesto that Ben coached on Saturday, a middle school MTB race, also in Modesto, that Ben also coached on Sunday and our own bike races on Monday. We camped with our tailor in napa at a campground literally
Cherry Pie Crit: A race report from Alexis DeZubiria Read More »
Date: February 12, 2023 Result: 17th / 27 Course: 45 Minutes This is my first year racing on a bike, and actually this was my very first biking race. Before the race, I decided to upgrade from Cat-5 to Cat-4, and entered the Men 35+ Cat 3/4. Being new to biking races and to the
Salvatore Talarico Race Report: Livermore Criterium, Men 35+ Cat 3/4 Read More »
This was my first XCO race in a MTB Series. As first time and not knowing exactly what to expect, I’ve decided to join Cat 3. I had no real goals for the race other than do my best. The starting line was in a paved section that would join the trails at about 1/3 of the course. People
Race Report from Gianluca Ambrogio : CCCX MTB XC RACE #1 February 12, 2023 Read More »
I entered into two races; the Women’s 3s and the Women’s P/1/2/3. Women’s 3: (5th/6th) They grouped the W3s with the Women 40+ and it was a strong group. This race isn’t traditionally known to be fast, because it’s an early season race, and today it was. I managed to keep with the front group
Livemore crit #1: A Race report from Alexis DeZubiria (Lexi) Feb. 12, 2023 Read More »
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News from Sponsor Mikes Bikes Read More »
Hi Team, Justin and I traveled this past week to attend this cold and muddy event in New England. Justin was racing the collegiate and U23 race and I was challenging the 50-54 men’s field. The first event was the collegiate men on Thursday, so we arrived in time to check out the course on
Race Report: Two Medals from Cyclocross Nationals in Hartford, CT Read More »
Hi Team, There are a few more cyclocross races this year, so now is your chance to get out and enjoy the dirt! Let me know if you have questions or want to pre-ride any of the courses with me on the day of the race. Dec 4th – CX Infestation, San Mateo Dec 10th
Cyclocross Races in December Read More »
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Hi Team, This weekend is a great opportunity to give cyclocross a try at two races that are relatively local in Santa Cruz. The promoter does a great job with a creative fun course with lots of Halloween themed decorations and a kid’s race. Check out all the details https://www.cyclo-x.com/ and on-line registration closes Wednesday at 5pm,
Cyclocross Events in Santa Cruz Saturday (11-29) & Sunday (11-30) Read More »
Hi Team, In July, I took two weeks to travel to Winter Park Colorado to participate in the USAC mountain bike national championships. Since Winter Park is situated at 9000 feet of elevation I had to acclimate. To acclimate, I spent a few days at Mammoth Lakes followed by Park city, and then a few
Peter Hecht’s Race Report from MTB Nationals Read More »
Hi Team, This year’s mountain bike national championships were held in Winter Park, Colorado again at an elevation of over 9000ft. To help prepare for racing at altitude, our family spent the previous week in Tahoe to acclimate to 6000ft before driving out to the Rockies. We arrived on Tuesday afternoon, giving me a few days to
Mountain Bike National Championships Report by Justin Peck Read More »
Greetings from Winter Park, Colorado where I just won the Mountain Bike National Championships for the men’s 50-54 age group on a hilly course that climbed to elevations over 10,000 feet. It was my second attempt at a stars and stripes jersey after finishing 3rd last year on the same course. Despite competing in hundreds
Race Report – Mountain Bike National Championship Win! Read More »
Hi Team, My teammate Dylan Atkinson and I just completed a three-week road trip to three UCI mountain bike races in Montana and Canada! We took his Sportsmobile van and camped out at the race venues along the way. It was a great trip with tons of amazing riding in between the race weekends. Our
Race Report – Justin Peck, Missoula and Canmore/Whistler Canada Cup Read More »
Report from From Justin Peck, June 30, 2022 Hi Team, My teammate Dylan Atkinson and I just completed a three-week road trip to three UCI mountain bike races in Montana and Canada! We took his Sportsmobile van and camped out at the race venues along the way. It was a great trip with tons of
Missoula and Canmore/Whistler Canada Cup Race Report Read More »
In-person LGBRC Team Meeting! Our first in-person team meeting occurred at approximately 6:30 PM on Thursday June 16 at Mike’s Bikes in Los Gatos! President Ben Dodge starting the discussion followed by Mike’s Bikes Los Gatos Manager, Levi Luna, who provided updates on bicycle supply chain issues. There was barely a drop bars bike to
June 16 Meeting held at Los Gatos Mikes Bikes Read More »
The LGBRC BOD and Leadership team are excited to invite you to, and see you at, an in person meeting! The in-person meeting will be on Thursday, June 16, at Mike’s Bikes in Los Gatos at 6:30. Feel free to arrive early! Mike’s will be providing some refreshments as well as an opportunity to shop
In-Person Meeting at Mike’s Bikes June 16, 2022, 6:30pm Read More »
July will be another quite month for road racing. The annual Davis July 4th Crit will not be held this year due to the streets used for the course have been opened up to restaurant dining. ———————— So the month will start with this weekends Leesville Gap road race held at Williams. I can’t tell
Upcoming Race News From Mark Howard, Road/Track Team Director Read More »
Hi Team, Justin and I raced the Grinduro Gravel event in Shasta, CA this past weekend and enjoyed the new style of racing which had four timed segments spread out over the 58 mile event. That meant we had time to ride with others between segments and stop at all the snack and lunch stops!
Race Report: Grinduro Gravel, Shasta, CA May 21 Read More »
