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 »
The Leadership Team (Board, Race Directors, and Committee Chairs) held the January meeting today. Some highlights: Discussed ebikes on rides. Bike needs to be appropriate for the ride For example, Throttle ebikes are not appropriate Club dirt rides may be on trails closed to ebikes, no ebikes on those rides Woman’s Elite Race Team update
January Leadership Team Meeting 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 »
The Leadership Team (Board, Race Directors, and Committee Chairs) held the November meeting today. Some highlights: Committee chair updates Alexis will take over Social Media Committee Barry will now lead the Sponsorship Committee and Membership Committee Basically we formalized what he currently does Ben will take over Group Ride Committee Zealios provided a special
November Leadership Team Meeting 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 »
22 Oz or 26 Oz bottles: same price for either size. Email Barry if you are interested: bgordonfnace@gmail.com.
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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 »
The Leadership Team (Board, Race Directors, and Committee Chairs) held the October meeting today. Some highlights: Dirt Team update Races in Santa Cruz this weekend, Chris will send more information to the club Woman’s Team is planning recruiting rides in November The club is looking at three potential clothing suppliers: TEXmarket, Athlos, Voler Ben and
October Leadership Team Meeting Read More »
The Leadership Team (Board, Race Directors, and Committee Chairs) held the September meeting today. Some highlights: Dirt Team update Four more races in the Bay area Superprestige Surf City (2 races) – Oct 29/30 2022 – Reg opens Wed Sep 21 CCCX – November, date pending Infestation – Series Finale – Dec 4, 2022 –
September Leadership Team Meeting Read More »
The Leadership Team (Board, Race Directors, and Committee Chairs) held the August meeting today. Some highlights: THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 15, save the date, we will have a club meeting at 6:30 I’m looking forward to Chris and Ben discussing the upcoming Cyclocross season Barry will be selling water bottles Details will be sent later Check out
August Leadership Team Meeting 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 »
The Leadership Team (Board, Race Directors, and Committee Chairs) held the June meeting today. Some highlights: Pro Road Nationals were held last week Lisa was 28th overall at 15 sec behind From Cycling News “Down to four laps remaining, the pace slowed in the peloton as riders began to mark each other. It was Lisa
June Leadership Team Meeting 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 »
Rare – Three Sets of 650C Wheels (Clinchers and Sewups) Sewups: Zipp front and Trialist rear disc. RaceRim carbon aero clinchers. Pair of Easton aluminum clinchers. The bike was sold and built by Wade Hall of the Spokesman in Santa Cruz with an extra third brake next to the rear shift lever. As you would
48 cm Cervelo P2 Time Trial Bike for Sale – $1900 Read More »
LGBRC, Your beautiful custom Specialized Pure Taste water bottles are here! Here is the cost breakdown including the 9% Morgan Hill sales tax, regardless of size (e.g., 22 or 26 oz): $10 for one bottle (retails >$12) $15 for two bottles ($7.50 each) $20 for three bottles ($6.67 each) $25 for four bottles ($6.25 each)
Water Bottles For Sale 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 »
