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 »
Hi Team, Justin, Heather and I did round #4 of the Grasshopper series which was the Sherwood Adventure gravel race in the Fort Bragg area, with Justin taking the win for the Pro men! He attacked on the steep dirt climb midway through the race to split off a group of five riders, and then
Race Update – Grasshopper Sherwood Gravel, May 15 Read More »
Hi Team, Last weekend I raced at Soldier Hollow in Utah, the second round of UCI races in this year’s US pro cross country tour. My mom and I drove out from California on Thursday and Friday, and we arrived late Friday afternoon in time for a course preride. I had raced at Soldier Hollow
Soldier Hollow Utah Race Report – Justin Peck Read More »
During the week leading up to my race at Soldier Hollow, I was able to take some time off and do school virtually in Utah while riding trails and acclimating. The first part of the week went by pretty quickly as I enjoyed riding some of the best trails in the country at Corner Canyon
Peter Hecht’s Race Report: Soldier Hollow Read More »
March, April & May have been busy months in the shop, lots of new bikes coming in, but unfortunately still not too many of the road type. We have had some mid range bikes in from Orbea, Giant and Cannondale and while ours have gone out the door quite quickly there are still some models
Shop Talk from Mark Howard, Mike’s Bikes in Los Gatos Read More »
The Auburn Downtown crit is this weekend (May 15), but they were struggling to get enough riders registered to make the race happen. Madera Stage Race is coming up but is also in the same boat as Auburn and needs at least 200 registered otherwise the event is at risk of been cancelled. At the
Stage 5 – Gila Monster Road Race After a hair-raising crit experience, the team wanted to make their mark on this edition of the epic Tour of the Gila. Alison Tetrick informed us at our evening race debrief that historically a break can go on this stage. We were determined to be represented in it.
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Stage 2 – Inner Loop Road Race Indeed, the fireworks did ignite today!! Five miles into the race was the first sprint, and not long after that was the first QOM. This caused the peloton to shatter early on. Lauren De Crescenzo (Cinch) launched at the base of the first QOM, and Instafund, DNA, and
Tour of the Gila Stage 2 Read More »
Stage 1 – Mogollon Road Race Today, everyone was a bit nervous about the tactics after an intense Redlands experience. The team made the decision to not go for Sprint jersey because none of us have done this race before, and we have not raced as a team (3 guest rider additions who have never
Tour of the Gila – Stage 1 Read More »
Los Gatos Bicycle Racing Club / Group Event Strava Route RideWithGPS For this ride, we have two meeting points: Los Gatos Roasting Company and Peet’s Cupertino. This allows for convenience of more northerly members. Should be a fun spirited ride and perfect weather to see who is going to give it a go on Montebello
Saturday Ride 4/30 Peet’s Pickup; Montebello, Redwood Gulch Read More »
The Leadership Team (Board, Race Directors, and Committee Chairs) held the April meeting today. Some highlights: Woman’s Elite Race Team had impressive results at Redlands Huge criterium stage win A top 15th place on the Queen stage Eighth in the overall team competition An 18th position in overall GC Clothing (for those that ordered) should
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Last week I traveled to Arkansas for the US Pro Cup, the first UCI mountain bike races in the US this year. The Bentonville area is known for its endless network of man-made trails, thanks to millions invested by the Walmart family. The course in Centennial Park is made up of flowy descents with berms,
Justin Peck Race Report – US Pro Cup in Arkansas Read More »
Dear LGBRC Sponsors and Members, The Redlands Bicycle Classic is the longest continuous running invitational, professional stage race in American bike racing. Each year, the City of Redlands, CA and surrounding communities open their homes, their hearts and their streets to world-class athletes. From humble beginnings on a Memorial Day weekend in 1985, the event,
Redlands Bicycle Classic Stage 4 – LGBRC Victory! Read More »
When: 9:00 AM Sunday, April 24 Meet-up: Starbucks Rancho Shopping Center, 654 Fremont Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022 Los Gatos Bicycle Racing Club / Group Event Strava Route Regroups and Rest Stops 1) Top of Moody’s 2) Portola Valley Town Center (restroom if needed) 3) Skywood Trading Post (Water) Los Gatos Bicycle Racing Club / Group
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When: 9:00 AM Where: Starbucks Rancho Shopping Center, 654 Fremont Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022 Come out and climb one of the most iconic Bay Area climbs with us this Sunday! This route has a bit more climbing than our regular Sunday route, but sometimes exceptions need to be made for a climb like Old La Honda! STRAVA ROUTE We’ve got 1 Categorized Climb on this Sunday Route!
April 17, 2022 – Sunday Ride Read More »
[LGBRC_MEMBERS] [LGBRC_Rides] LGBRC Sunday Ride 4/10/2022 LA->OLH->Canada->LA Strava Route Where: Starbucks Rancho Shopping Center 654 Fremont Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022 When: 9:00 AM 4/10 The weather looks great! Regroup Portola Rd & Alpine Rd Top of OLH and Skyline Woodside Rd San Mateo Bicycle Sunday( has water) Woodside Rd
Sunday April 10, 2022 LA->OLH->Canada->LA Read More »
Google Docs Version Strava Route RideWithGPS The storied default LGBRC Saturday Ride, inherited from way back. Has everything you need, with great efficiency. Regroups. Since this route is well known, there’s no getting lost, and less need for regroups. Don’t multiply regroups beyond these. There’s one BR/water break, at Calero Park, plan accordingly. If you
Saturday Ride 4/9: Standard Reservoir Route Read More »
When: 9:00 AM, Sunday April 3 Where: Starbucks Rancho Shopping Center, 654 Fremont Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022 Moving Time: ~2Hr 30Min Regroups: 1. Jefferson and Canada Road 2. San Mateo Bicycle Sunday 3. Mountain Home Road(has water) 4. Portola Rd Alpine Rd Stop (Has Water) Strava Route
Sunday Ride April 3 Los Altos->Jefferson->92->Portola Valley->Los Altos Read More »
Lisa won the Cat’s Hill/Santa Cruz omnium by taking second at the Cat’s Hill and first at Santa Cruz Criterium in Women 1-2-3.
Congratulations to Lisa Cordova and the rest of the Women’s Team Read More »
Dear Teammates, I want to remind everyone that I’m offering a 50% off coaching fees deal for LGBRC members looking to get faster. Visit my Facebook Page Reach out with any questions. All the best! Ben, Cat. 2 Racer, LGBRC President Everyday Heroes Athletics Click for: About Ben Dodge – Intro Email Ben Dodge
Coaching offer from Ben Dodge, Everyday Heroes Athletics Read More »
Hi Team, The early spring series mountain bike races have wrapped up, so I wanted to send out some info for upcoming events in the mountain/gravel world. I will be at many of these so let me know if you will attend and we can get together for some warm-up or post event festivities! Or
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SJ-Soquel, Eureka Canyon https://www.strava.com/routes/6336233 64.68mi 5,927ft Road Eureka Canyon is a fun, pretty ride, that’s also very efficient. We’ve figured out the tricky route and rest stops, so you don’t have to. It’s an example of a ride you aren’t likely to do on your own, but with the LGBRC Saturday Ride just prepare a
Saturday Ride 4/2: Eureka Canyon Read More »
Save These Important Upcoming Race Dates: If anyone is interested in doing these races, organize logistics with other possible racers or would like course info then contact Road Team Director Mark Howard at iwanttoracewithlgbrc@gmail.com April 7-10 – Sea Otter Circuit Race and Road Race. April 16 – Copperopolis Road Race April 23 – Berkeley Hills
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Reminder, when registering for races: Our Team Name is “Live Play Real Estate” Our Club name is “Los Gatos Bicycle Racing Club”, club number 240 The Leadership Team (Board, Race Directors, and Committee Chairs) held the March meeting today. Some highlights: Revised Bylaws and Mission Statement have been approved and posted to the website (link
March Leadership Team Meeting Read More »
LGBRC Saturday Ride 3/26: Mt Winery, Hwy 9, Skyline, OSC, LGCT then Cat’s Hill Race I LGBRC Saturday Ride 3/26: Mt Winery, Hwy 9, Skyline, OSC, LGCT. Los Gatos Bicycle Racing Club / Group Event RIDEWITHGPS EVENT Strava Route This week a shorter ride, so we can get to the Cat’s Hill Bike
Saturday Ride 3/26: Mt Winery, Hwy 9, Skyline, OSC, LGCT then Cat’s Hill Race Read More »
