Ladies Only Track Sessions

We have LOTS to talk about....

2011-08-02T19:25:00.000-07:00

OK Ladies ~ We have LOTS to talk about and plenty to catch up on!!

So find your track bike, track shoes, LOTS Socks and (most importantly) your helmet and join me for the return of the Ladies Only Track Sessions (LOTS) coming soon to a So Cal Track near you this fall!

We are making plans now for the 2012 Track Racing Season and we want your help!! Please email me with your ideas, suggestions and thoughts. The LOTS program is successful only because of the combined efforts of each and every one of us. Together we will build a team of old and new supporters, athletes and coaches who are excited to lend their talent and passion to the mission of the LOTS program.

The LOTS program is designed for women of all ages from Juniors to Grand Masters.

If you would like to bring LOTS back to So Cal this fall, please email me!

julia.cross.insurance@gmail.com

Cheers ~ Julia

There's LOTS to be excited about!

2010-04-05T12:07:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the 2010 LOTS Track Racing Season!!

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All of the Ladies are invited to join us for the following LOTS Session ~
Encino Velodrome ~

Sat May 8th (11-2) LOTS Session

Only the Ladies are invited to bring a friend and join us for the next LOTS Session at the Encino Velodrome! Whether you are new to track cycling or you are a long time track veteran, bring a friend, a sense of humor and join us in May.

Ladies who are new to the track are invited to participate in the "New Rider Certification Class". We always have a great time sharing the love of Olympic style track cycling as we learn the rules and the ettiquette.

New Rider Cert Class fee => $30
Returning Riders fee => $10

Each month the LOTS Session offers a “New Rider Certification Class”. Our classes have introduced literally hundreds women to the thrills of track cycling.

These small group intro classes are designed to give LOTS the opportunity to provide quality 1-1 coaching to riders who are new to the Track. For 2010 the monthly LOTS Sessions will be offering our Ladies Only “New Rider Cert Classes” for a discounted fee of $30. Once you are certified you are invited to participate in any of the LOTS Sessions as well as the Keiren & Racing School Sessions held at the Encino Velodrome. Certified riders are also welcomed to participate in all of the daily/weekly Co-ed Open Training Sessions held at the Encino Velodrome.

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Sat April 3 “Women of Dirt” ~ What a fantastic evening we all had in Hollywood, CA at the LA Premiere of the movie “Women of Dirt”. Event benefactors included “The Bahati Foundation”, The Mark J Reynolds Fund, SoCal Interscholastic Cycling League*, Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition.

Thank you times a million to all of the wonderful Ladies who organized the Hollywood film screening of "Women of Dirt". Thank you all for honoring all that LOTS has done to promote Women's Cycling in So Cal and beyond!!

It is exciting to see what everyone has been doing and to bring us all together!
The following 5 women were honored at this amazing event as the Most Influential Women in So Cal Cycling. We were nominated by the public and our peers.

Jacke Blout-Van Woerkem : Trail Angels
Julia Cross : LOTS (Ladies Only Track Cycling), SCNCA Board Member
RaeLynn Milley: WomenCyclist.com, Road Bike Action contributor, Bicycle John’s women’s leader
Dorothy Wong: Women’s Cycling Challenge, SoCal Cross, Pro MTB and CX
Nancy Harris: “Den Mother”, downhill racer, teacher, nurturer

Thank you Ladies for making a difference!!
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Upcoming So Cal track races include but are not limited to ~

LA Velodrome
Sat April 24 @ 2:30pm ~ LAVRA Upgrade Races for M3/M4/M5, W3/4, W35+ & Juniors

Sat May 1st @ 9PM & 3PM ~ LAVRA Cup TT’s & Omnium w/a Co-Ed Madison. Race Categories include M1-3/M45+/M55+ & Women 1-3

Encino
Sat April 17th @ 12:00 & 3:00pm ~ The Encino Velodrome will be hosting Race #2 of the Bob Hansing Race Series. Gun time for the Youth, Junior, Women & M40+ races is 12Noon.

Sat May 15th @ 12:00 & 3:00pm ~ Join us for Race #3 of the Bob Hansing 2010 Race Series. Gun time for the Youth, Junior, Women & M40+ races is 12Noon.

See you soon at the races!
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LOTS of Sponsors ~ All of us appreciate the roll that financial and equipment sponsors play in the sport of cycling. Without their support, most of what we do would be impossible!!The LOTS program appreciates the support and sponsorship of the following companies:

Itty Bitty Bra Co. ~ Itty Bitty Bra’s are the right choice for those of us whom nature 'blessed' with less than a 'C' cup size bust and are underserved by today's bra choices. According to Jane Alden Hodgdon, IBB Designs president and CEO, these women need a bra that not only provides support, but also is stylish and comfortable. The Itty Bitty Bra® does all of that and more for the AA-B cup women.

Serfas & Serfas Optics ~ For all of your equipment and optical needs, please visit their websites. Headquartered in South Orange County, Serfas is proud to be our neighbor! If any of the LOTS participants would like to purchase items from Serfas, please email me and I will send you the info that you need.

Clif Bar ~ Food matters.We like food. Natural and organic foods aren’t just good for your body; they're good for the planet. Please visit their website for a complete review of all their products. Clif Bar is proud to provide the LOTS participants with their products. Look for them at the races in 2009!

Louis Garneau ~ Known for their Aero Helmets on the road and on the track, Louis Garneau has generously provided LOTS with a supply of Aero Helmets. Please email me for more information or see me at the races!Please take the time to thank these sponsors for their generosity!

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The 2010 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.
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The 2010 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.
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The 2010 USAC Rule book is available on-line.
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Look for us on Facebook!
Have a great week!!

Julia
julia@crossins.com

There is LOTS to plan for this spring!

2010-03-09T15:29:00.000-08:00

Sat Mar 13th, 11:00-2:00 ~

Only the Ladies are invited to join the next Ladies Only Track Session (LOTS) at the Encino Velodrome!

Join us this coming Saturday on March 13th at 11AM.Whether you are new to track cycling or you are a long time veteran, bring a friend, a sense of humor and join us this Saturday.

Make sure you invite a friend or teammate to join you and to participate in the "New Rider Certification Class". We always have a great time sharing the love of Olympic style track cycling. The more the merrier I say!!

New Rider Cert Class fee => $30
Returning Riders fee => $10

Each month the LOTS Session offers a “New Rider Certification Class”. Our classes have introduced literally hundreds women to the thrills of track cycling for the first time. These small group intro classes are designed to give LOTS the opportunity to provide quality 1-1 coaching to riders who are new to the Track. For 2010 the monthly LOTS Sessions will be offering our Ladies Only “New Rider Cert Classes” for a discounted fee of $30. Once you are certified you are invited to participate in any of the LOTS Sessions as well as the Keiren & Racing School Sessions held at the Encino Velodrome. Certified riders are also welcomed to return often and to participate in all of the daily/weekly Co-ed Open Training Sessions held at the Encino Velodrome.

Please note: The Next LOTS Session will be Sat May 8th 11-2 at the Encino Velodrome.

Upcoming track races ~

LA Velodrome
Sat Mar 13th, 9:00-3:00pm ~ LAVRA Cup Time Trials
Sat Mar 13th, 3:00-6:00pm ~ LAVRA Cup Omnium & Madison. Racing is scheduled to begin at 3pm.

Encino
Sat Mar 20th, 12:00-3:00pm ~ The Encino Velodrome will be hosting Race #1 of the Bob Hansing Race Series. Called "The Fast, the Slow & the Ugly". Gun time for the Youth, Junior, Women & M40+ races is 12Noon.

Have a great week everyone & don't forget to reset your clocks and "Spring Forward" on Saturday (night) March 13.

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LOTS of Sponsors ~ All of us appreciate the roll that financial and equipment sponsors play in the sport of cycling. Without their support, most of what we do would be impossible!!The LOTS program appreciates the support and sponsorship of the following companies:

Itty Bitty Bra Co. ~ Itty Bitty Bra’s are the right choice for those of us whom nature 'blessed' with less than a 'C' cup size bust and are underserved by today's bra choices. According to Jane Alden Hodgdon, IBB Designs president and CEO, these women need a bra that not only provides support, but also is stylish and comfortable. The Itty Bitty Bra® does all of that and more for the AA-B cup women.

Serfas & Serfas Optics ~ For all of your equipment and optical needs, please visit their websites. Headquartered in South Orange County, Serfas is proud to be our neighbor! If any of the LOTS participants would like to purchase items from Serfas, please email me and I will send you the info that you need.

Clif Bar ~ Food matters.We like food. Natural and organic foods aren’t just good for your body; they're good for the planet. Please visit their website for a complete review of all their products. Clif Bar is proud to provide the LOTS participants with their products. Look for them at the races in 2009!

Louis Garneau ~ Known for their Aero Helmets on the road and on the track, Louis Garneau has generously provided LOTS with a supply of Aero Helmets. Please email me for more information or see me at the races!Please take the time to thank these sponsors for their generosity!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2010 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2010 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2010 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

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Look for us on Facebook !!

Julia
julia@crossins.com

LOTS of Track Races are here!!

2010-01-11T16:41:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the 2010 LOTS Track Racing Season!!

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All of the Ladies are invited to join us for the following LOTS Sessions ~

Encino Velodrome ~ Please note the following days/times ~
Sat Feb 13th (11-2) LOTS Session
Sun Feb 21st (11-3) LOTS Racing School
Sat Mar 13th (11-2) LOTS Session

April ~ there are no available dates.

Sat May 8th (11-2) LOTS Session

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Each month the LOTS Session offers a “New Rider Certification Class”. Our classes have introduced literally hundreds women to the thrills of track cycling for the first time. These small group intro classes are designed to give LOTS the opportunity to provide quality 1-1 coaching to riders who are new to the Track. Encino’s Co-ed Beginner Classes are held once monthly for a fee of $40. For 2010 the monthly LOTS Sessions will be offering our Ladies Only “New Rider Cert Classes” for a discounted fee of $30. Once you are certified you are invited to participate in any of the LOTS Sessions as well as the Keiren & Racing School Sessions. Certified riders are also welcomed to participate in all of the daily/weekly Co-ed Open Training Sessions held at the Encino Velodrome.

Please Note: Returning Riders will still pay just $10 to attend the monthly LOTS Sessions.

“Ladies Only Track School” ~These 4hr advanced sessions will give all of the participants the skills and confidence needed to begin racing. We will discuss USAC’s rule book with respect to the various track events and we will learn some of the race tactics and rules for both individual and mass start races. Each LOTS Track School covers a different selection of racing skills and disciplines. Please join us now as we prepare for the 2010 track racing season!

2010 LOTS Fee Schedule ~
LOTS Keiren School session fee is $5.
LOTS Session fee for returning riders is $10.
LOTS New Rider Certification Class fee is $30 ** See Below
LOTS Racing School Session fee $50

Please Note: All regular LOTS Sessions include a New Rider Cert Class unless otherwise noted. All LOTS Session fees include the use of a Rental Bike.

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2010 Encino Velodrome Bob Hansing Memorial Cup Race Series ~
The dates are confirmed, the trophies have been ordered and registration is about to open for the most exciting Track Race Series in the SCNCA Region!! Join us on Sat March 20th, April 17th, May 15th & July 10th at the Encino Velodrome.

At the Encino Velodrome we always enjoy a Split race schedule with half of the fields racing in the earlier slot while the other half of the fields race the later slot. In between race sessions everyone is welcomed to join in the fun of the Madison! This event is no longer just for the Elite guys, Ladies get your Madison Partner ready now and secure your team’s spot for all 4 race events!!

http://encinovelodrome.org/schedule.htm

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2010 LA Velodrome Race Schedule ~ Please note: In 2010, LAVRA has split their race series & race divisions into 2 separate series. LAVRA Race Calendar

The following 6 Saturdays are reserved for the LAVRA Cup TT’s, Omnium & Madison Race Series: Feb 20th, Mar 13th, Apr 3rd, May 1st, Jun 19th, & Jul 24th. Race categories for these events includes: Open TT’s at 9AM followed by M1-3, Women 1-3, M45+ and M55+ Mass Start Omnium events at 3PM.

The following 8 Saturdays are reserved for their non-LAVRA Cup “Upgrade” Race Omnium Series: Jan 30, Feb 27, Mar 27, April 24, May 29, Jun 26, July 17, & Aug 14. Race categories for these events includes: M3’s, M4/5’s, Women 3/4’s, Women 35+ & Juniors. Racing begins at 2:30PM.

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LOTS of Sponsors ~ All of us appreciate the roll that financial and equipment sponsors play in the sport of cycling. Without their support, most of what we do would be impossible!!

The LOTS program appreciates the support and sponsorship of the following companies:

Itty Bitty Bra Co. ~ Holiday Sale 2009, save up to 40% on selected items during our Holiday Blow Out Sale. Quantities are limited so shop now for best selection! Itty Bitty Bra’s are the right choice for those of us whom nature 'blessed' with less than a 'C' cup size bust and are underserved by today's bra choices. According to Jane Alden Hodgdon, IBB Designs president and CEO, these women need a bra that not only provides support, but also is stylish and comfortable. The Itty Bitty Bra® does all of that and more for the AA-B cup women.Serfas & Serfas Optics ~ For all of your equipment and optical needs, please visit their websites. Headquartered in South Orange County, Serfas is proud to be our neighbor! If any of the LOTS participants would like to purchase items from Serfas, please email me and I will send you the info that you need.

Clif Bar ~ Food matters.We like food. Natural and organic foods aren’t just good for your body; they're good for the planet. Please visit their website for a complete review of all their products. Clif Bar is proud to provide the LOTS participants with their products. Look for them at the races in 2009!

Louis Garneau ~ Known for their Aero Helmets on the road and on the track, Louis Garneau has generously provided LOTS with a supply of Aero Helmets. Please email me for more information or see me at the races!

Please take the time to thank these sponsors for their generosity!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2010 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2010 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2010 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Look for us on Facebook!
Have a great week!!

Julia Cross
USAC Level 3 Coach
USAC Club # 12416

LOTS to look forward to in 2010

2009-12-10T09:28:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!
Welcome to the 2010 LOTS Season!!

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All of the Ladies are invited to join us for the following LOTS Sessions ~
Encino Velodrome ~
Sat Jan 9th (9am-11am) Keiren School
Sat Jan 9th (11am-1:30pm) LOTS Session

Sat Feb 20th (11-1:30) LOTS Session

Sat Mar 6th (11-3:00) LOTS Racing School
Sat Mar 20th (12-2:30) LOTS Session
Sat Mar 20th (4:00PM) Race #1 of the 2010 Bob Hansing Track Race Series

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All of us who are involved with the LOTS Program are excited to continue the program into 2010 as we are looking forward to another great year! In planning for the New Year, we are making some adjustments to the program that will improve and enhance what we are doing and what we are offering to the Ladies.

Each month the LOTS Program offers a “New Rider Certification Class”. Our classes have introduced literally hundreds women to the thrills of track cycling for the first time. These small group intro classes are designed to give LOTS the opportunity to provide quality 1-1 mentoring to riders who are new to the Track. Encino’s Co-ed Beginner Classes are held once monthly for a fee of $40. For 2010 the monthly LOTS Sessions will be offering our Ladies Only “New Rider Cert Classes” for a discounted fee of $30. Once you are certified you are invited to participate in any of the LOTS Sessions as well as the Keiren & Racing School Sessions. Certified riders are also welcomed to participate in all of the daily/weekly Co-ed Open Training Sessions held at the Encino Velodrome.

Please Note: Returning LOTS participants who are already certified will still pay just $10 to attend the monthly LOTS Sessions.

The quarterly “Ladies Only Track School” sessions have also been very successful. These advanced sessions will give all of the participants the skills and confidence needed to begin racing. For the low price of $50, we will spend half a day discussing exploring the in's & out's of track racing. In addition to reviewing USAC’s rule book, we will learn some of the race tactics and strategies for both individual and mass start races. Each LOTS Track School covers a different selection of racing skills and disciplines. Please join us now and jump start your preparations for the 2010 track racing season!

New 2010 LOTS Fee Schedule ~

LOTS Keiren School session fee is $5.
LOTS Session fee for returning riders is $10.
LOTS New Rider Certification Class fee is $30
LOTS Racing School 4hr Session fee $50

Please Note: All regular LOTS Sessions include a New Rider Cert Class & All LOTS Session fees include the use of a Rental Bike.

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Sunday Dec 20th @ 8AM ~ Unattached Riders ~ Ladies, if you live in The OC and are not currently a member of any one of a number of local cycling clubs, please consider joining the Track & Road Racing Women of Team Sho-Air for a “meet & greet” ride on Sunday Dec 20th.

A note from Nancy Seidler:

The Velosport/Sho-Air Women’s team is sponsoring their 1st annual women’s Christmas training ride on Sunday, December 20th @ 8:00 a.m. We will be leaving the Rock and Road store in Irvine (corner of Sand Canyon & Irvine Blvd) at 8:00 am and will be riding to Seal Beach and back. Total ride should be somewhere between 50-55 miles. This is an endurance/training ride for Junior, Elite & Master Women in preparation for the 2010 track & road racing season or for those of you just wanting to get some good riding in with a great group of women. Please tell all your friends, wives, sisters, girlfriends, etc. to come out for a chance to meet some new friends and enjoy a great ride!

This is a no drop ride, but you must be comfortable riding in a pace line, either single or double and have knowledge of the basic etiquette of a peloton. This is a great opportunity for women to ride together! If we can get a good showing, we may even make the training ride a weekly event.

Also, the 2010 Team Clothing will be available purchase on Saturday & at the store after the ride. I hope all of you can come and enjoy some great time with other women riders. There will be refreshments afterwards in front of Rock and Road.

Hope to see you there.
Nancy Seidler ngumby@cox.net

FYI ~ My son & I are excited to be joining my 2 daughters and their teammates in 2010 when we will all represent and race for Team Sho-Air.

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2010 USAC Race Officials Training Seminars ~
Category C Officials’ Seminar – Los Angeles area:
Date: January 9, 2010
Location: Red Roof Inn Ontario Airport 1818 East Holt Boulevard, Ontario 909-988-8466
Time: Saturday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Additional Seminars To Be Determined~
Category C Officials’ Seminar – Las Vegas
Date: January 23, 2010

Category C Officials’ Seminar – Hawaii ?
Date: February 21, 2009

Category C Officials’ Seminar – Los Angeles area:
Date: May 22, 2009

For more information or to RSVP your attendance, please contact Marilyn Allen marilynallen.ranchita@gmail.com

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2010 Encino Velodrome Bob Hansing Memorial Cup Race Series ~ The dates are confirmed, the trophies have been ordered and registration is about to open for the most exciting Track Race Series in the SCNCA Region!! Join us at the Encino Velodrome on the following 4 Saturdays ~ March 20th, April 17th, May 15th and July 10th.

At the Encino Velodrome you will enjoy a Split race schedule with half of the fields racing in the Late afternoon slot while the other half of the fields races the Early Evening slot. In between race sessions everyone is welcomed to join in the fun of the Madison! This event is no longer for the Elite guys only, Ladies get your Madison Partner ready now and secure your team’s spot for all 4 race events!!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
LOTS of Sponsors ~ All of us appreciate the roll that financial and equipment sponsors play in the sport of cycling. Without their support, most of what we do would be impossible!!

The LOTS program appreciates the support and sponsorship of the following companies:
Itty Bitty Bra Co. ~ Holiday Sale 2009, save up to 40% on selected items during our Holiday Blow Out Sale. Quantities are limited so shop now for best selection! Itty Bitty Bra’s are the right choice for those of us whom nature 'blessed' with less than a 'C' cup size bust and are underserved by today's bra choices. According to Jane Alden Hodgdon, IBB Designs president and CEO, these women need a bra that not only provides support, but also is stylish and comfortable. The Itty Bitty Bra® does all of that and more for the AA-B cup women.Serfas & Serfas Optics ~ For all of your equipment and optical needs, please visit their websites. Headquartered in South Orange County, Serfas is proud to be our neighbor! If any of the LOTS participants would like to purchase items from Serfas, please email me and I will send you the info that you need.

Clif Bar ~ Food matters.We like food. Natural and organic foods aren’t just good for your body; they're good for the planet. Please visit their website for a complete review of all their products. Clif Bar is proud to provide the LOTS participants with their products. Look for them at the races in 2009!

Louis Garneau ~ Known for their Aero Helmets on the road and on the track, Louis Garneau has generously provided LOTS with a supply of Aero Helmets. Please email me for more information or see me at the races!

Please take the time to thank these sponsors for their generosity!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2009 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2010 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2009 USAC Rule book is available on-line.
New Rules for 2010 ~ https://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=4560

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Look for us on Facebook!
Have a great week!!

Julia Cross
USAC Level 3 Coach
USAC Club # 12416

A Special Christmas request

2009-12-01T11:08:00.000-08:00

http://ifhomeless.org/

My family & I are so very thankful for all that we have been blessed with this year! We are thankful for our health, our home and each other!

But this year has been very very difficult for many families around all of us. In searching for new ways to help some of these families, we recently became involved with an organization that helps homeless families with children. My 3 kids and I have become volunteer babysitters for the Illumination Foundation.

This foundation operates out of a hotel in Costa Mesa, CA that provides a number of services to the homeless. The bulk of their program works to get families w/children off the streets and into the hotel as a transition (back) to independent living. They also work with Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach by taking in homeless persons who have been discharged from the hospital but still need medical attention. Many private & public donations are used to fund the Illumination Foundation.

It is a comprehensive & effective program!! As you can imagine in this economy, the foundation is overwhelmed with the number of families who are homeless. Many of these families had good jobs and enjoyed independent living like you and me until they were laid off, or suffered some form of financial tragedy and lost everything from their pets to their dignity and are now homeless with their children.

In addition to being a family with children, one of the requirements for admission into the Illumination Foundation’s program is mandatory counseling 3 evenings per week. Volunteer Counselors provide information on everything from anger management to family counseling to job retraining.

This is where we come in. My kids & I babysit up to 2 dozen children three evenings a week while the parents (& older siblings) are in counseling sessions. We read books, do crafts & play cards with a great bunch of kids!

Of the 2 dozen kids that we have gotten to know, we have discovered that most of them are over weight and only a couple of them have a bicycle to ride and none of them have a helmet to wear.

How can you help? We are looking for 20 youth helmets & 20 youth bicycle donations in time for the foundation's Christmas Party on December 20th. These children range in age/size from 4-12 yrs old. We are asking for new items, but will be grateful for whatever you can donate!!

Dec 20th ~ My kids have also asked me if we can put together some fun fitness & cycling oriented Christmas gifts for the kids and for the Illumination Foundation in time for their Christmas Party on Dec 20th. We will appreciate items such as training wheels, handlebar grips & streamers, bicycle horns & bells, long & short jump ropes, hula hoops, twister, water bottles, sneakers, bicyle tubes & tires (for 12-24" wheels), floor pumps, shoes & socks (you’d be surprised at how many of these kids only pair of shoes is beach flip-flops!), & any other portable toys/games that encourage the kids to exercise while playing! There are a gazillion books & board/card games available to these kids but nothing that encourages exercise.

1 Very Special Need ~ The Illumination Foundation recently enrolled a homeless family with a young blind boy named Deshawn. Deshawn is 4 yrs old and has been blind since birth. Due to his family’s homelessness, he has not had access to age appropriate toys to play with and learn from. Both his family and the Illumination Foundation are in desperate need of touchy-feely toys, games, puzzles & books for this boy to facilitate his natural curiosity & learning needs. If you have any gently used items that you would like to give specifically to Deshawn for Christmas, please let me know.

Thank you to everyone who reads this!
Hebrews 13:5

Julia

LOTS to be excited about...

2009-11-29T15:49:00.000-08:00

The final 2009 LOTS Sessions:
Encino Velodrome ~
Encino ~ Sat Dec 5th (9am-11am) Keiren School
Encino ~ Sat Dec 5th (11am-1pm) LOTS Session

The LOTS Keiren School session fee is $5.
The LOTS session fee is $10.
LOTS Racing School Session fee $50
All LOTS Session fees include the use of a Rental Bike.

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2009 has been another successful year for LOTS. We fulfilled our goals to provide progressive rider education to Ladies who were previously certified and were ready to begin racing.

LOTS monthly “New Rider Certification Classes” enabled many women to experience the thrills of track cycling for the first time. These 2hr small group classes are designed to give us the opportunity to provide quality coaching to new and experienced riders. Together we learn pace line dynamics, Standing Start techniques, and general pack skills.

LOTS quarterly “Ladies Only Track School” sessions have also been hugely successful this year. These half day advanced sessions have given all of the participants the skills and confidence they need to participate in open training sessions and to begin racing. We discussed USAC’s rule book with respect to most Track Races, we learned about race tactics and rules for both individual and mass start races. Each LOTS Track School covered a different selection of racing skills and disciplines. We are excited to the new faces in the peleton in the 2010 racing season!

2010 LOTS ~ Whether you have 2 hrs of track experience or 2 decades of track experience, please bring a friends and join us on the velodrome for the final LOTS Session on this year on Sat Dec 5th and on Sat Jan 9th for the first LOTS Session of our 4th year as we continue to help each other develop these essential bike riding skills!

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LOTS of Sponsors ~ All of us appreciate the roll that financial and equipment sponsors play in the sport of cycling. Without their support, most of what we do would be impossible!!

The LOTS program appreciates the support and sponsorship of the following companies:

Itty Bitty Bra Co. ~ Holiday Sale 2009, save up to 40% on selected items during our Holiday Blow Out Sale. Quantities are limited so shop now for best selection! Itty Bitty Bra’s are the right choice for those of us whom nature 'blessed' with less than a 'C' cup size bust and are underserved by today's bra choices. According to Jane Alden Hodgdon, IBB Designs president and CEO, these women need a bra that not only provides support, but also is stylish and comfortable. The Itty Bitty Bra® does all of that and more for the AA-B cup women.

Serfas & Serfas Optics ~ For all of your equipment and optical needs, please visit their websites. Headquartered in South Orange County, Serfas is proud to be our neighbor! If any of the LOTS participants would like to purchase items from Serfas, please email me and I will send you the info that you need.

Clif Bar ~ Food matters.We like food. Natural and organic foods aren’t just good for your body; they're good for the planet. Please visit their website for a complete review of all their products. Clif Bar is proud to provide the LOTS participants with their products. Look for them at the races in 2009!

Louis Garneau ~ Known for their Aero Helmets on the road and on the track, Louis Garneau has generously provided LOTS with a supply of Aero Helmets. Please email me for more information or see me at the races!

Please take the time to thank these sponsors for their generosity!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2009 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2010 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2009 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Look for us on Facebook!
Have a great week!!

Julia Cross
USAC Level 3 Coach
USAC Club # 12416

LOTS of Work at the Encino Velodrome

2009-10-12T11:30:00.000-07:00

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The next LOTS Sessions:
Encino Velodrome ~ Please Note the Start times of each session!

Encino ~ Sat Nov 7th (9am-11am) Keiren School
Encino ~ Sat Nov 7th (11am-1pm) LOTS Session

Encino ~ Sat Nov 14th (9am-11am) Keiren School
Encino ~ Sat Nov 14th (11am-1pm) LOTS Session

The LOTS Keiren School session fee is $5.
The LOTS session fee is $10.
LOTS Racing School Session fee $50
All LOTS Session fees include the use of a Rental Bike.

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Saturday Oct 10th ~ The Jr Open House day at The Encino Velodrome was a fun day full of hardwork and hard working folks!!

Huge Thanks go to Chris Eisenberg for being our event photographer! Here the link to the wonderful slide show that she put together for us!
http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/9940852_qCDqJ#678452081_Bj6od

Huge Thanks go to Bobby Unverzagt (SBW) for selecting this project for your Eagle Scout Project! Thanks to Bobby’s hardwork and organizational skills we replaced more than 150m of balustrade boards and we painted the entire balustrade front & back!!

Huge Thanks to Megan Deen (Moth Attack Bicycles) for task mastering the rental bike locker. Bikes were repaired, bars tape replace, cranks tightened, wheels trued, headsets straightened. An amazing about of work was completed in just one day!!

Huge Thanks to Jenn Reither for organizing the weeding!! Those tumble weeds were huge and obnoxious but you, Rebecca & Donna made great headway in removing them and reducing the fire hazard! It wasn’t just that you filled 2 dumpsters, it was that you filled the field on the other side of the fence!!

Finally, Huge Thanks to All 40+ Volunteers who came to play, work & eat with us!! We had Juniors and their parents coming from SC Velo, SBW, Sho-Air, Major Motion, Train2Win as well as boy scouts and other non-cycling friends of friends. We even had softball spectators & other folks turning into the parking lot on accident who picked up a tool and gave us a hand.

But the work is never totally done....

We still have at least one more Eagle Scout Project to be done at the Velodrome. If there are any interested Eagle Scouts looking for a project, please contact me and I’ll point you in the right direction!!

Please note that the Encino Velodrome has an ongoing repair list. The following items are always in need: White Primer & finish Paint, paint brushes & rollers, lumber, lumber screws, bike handle bar tape, tires, tubes, and Time.

For more info on how you can donate your time, trade skills or products to this event, please email me at julia@crossins.com

Thank you!!

Julia Cross
USAC Level 3 Coach
USAC Club # 12416

Elite Natz Women's Madison Wrap Up

2009-10-05T15:38:00.000-07:00

From USA Cycling ~ https://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=4476

Congratulations to Jennifer Reither & Anna Lang for winning this amazing event! In the words of USAC the "women’s Madison was undoubtedly the highlight of the final day of competition..."

Thank you to all 10 Ladies Madison teams who participated in this historic event!!
Thank you to all of the coaches, velodrome directors and sponsors who have worked so hard for the Ladies this year!!

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If you live in the LA/OC area, and you have either no track experience or years of track experience, you are invited to attend the next Ladies Only Track Sessions (LOTS) as follows:

Encino ~ Sat Oct 10th (9am-4pm) Jr Open House ~ free *See info below*
Encino ~ Sat Oct 10th (9am-4pm) Whole Bike Swap Meet *See info below*

Encino ~ Sat Nov 7th (9am-11am) Keiren School
Encino ~ Sat Nov 7th (11am-1pm) LOTS Session

Encino ~ Sat Nov 14th (9am-11am) Keiren School
Encino ~ SatNov 14th (11am-1pm) LOTS Session

The LOTS Keiren School session fee is $5.
The LOTS session fee is $10.
LOTS Racing School Session fee $50 (next date TBD)

All LOTS Session fees include the use of a Rental Bike.

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Saturday Oct 10th (9am-4pm) ~ It is JR OPEN HOUSE day at The Encino Velodrome.
Boys & Girls of all ages are invited to bring their friends & Parents to the Encino Velodrome for a fun day of chores and bike riding! If you’ve never experienced Olympic style track cycling, you will definitely enjoy yourself!! In exchange for a twirl around the 250 meter oval bike track, we have a list of super easy ‘Handyman Projects’ to be completed. Each project completed earns you time on the bike!

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Sat Oct 10th ‘Whole Bike’ Swap Meet ~ We are excited to be hosting the first ever “Whole Bike” swap meet at the Encino Velodrome. Bring an unlimited number of your unused, gently used or no-longer used “ride ready” bmx, road, track or mtn bikes etc to sell at our Whole Bike Swap Meet. We are looking to make this a grand event. So don’t sit at home glued to your Computer screen waiting for the next On-Line bicycle bid. Come to the Encino Velodrome and bring ALL of your extra bikes for sale.

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Sat Oct 10th ~ Free "BBQ" at the Encino Velodrome ~ Work Hard, Ride gently, Eat burgers 'n dogs till you are satisfied! The Grill will be smoking from 11-1PM for everyone!

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Sun Oct 18th ~ Last Chance Track Race at the Encino Velodrome ~ If you thought the racing season was over, you thought wrong!

Bicycle John's & Team Hollywood are excited to invite you to join us at the Encino Velodrome for one more chance to race on the velodrome this season!

Road Bikes Allowed! -- We want to encourage new track racers at the velodrome so both road bikes & track bikes may be used for the 12 lap pursuit. Additionally, road and track bikes will compete against each other in the same categories for the same prizes.

http://encinovelodrome.org/flyers/LCTR.pdf

REGISTRATION ~ Please send pre-registration to Sandra Talavera C/O Bicycle John’s, 1038 North Hollywood Way, Burbank CA, 91505.
Pre-registration is due by October 14, 2009. After October 14, 2009, a total of $5 will be charged as a late fee.
Same day registration at the track will be open at 12:30pm.

12Noon ~ Track Opens for warm up
12:30PM ~ Registration begins
2:00PM ~ Racing Begins
Please note this event is on a Sunday!

Thanks for all that you do for LOTS & Women's Cycling!

Cheers ~ Julia
Don't forget to look for us on Facebook!

Sun Oct 4 ~ Elite Natz Women's Madison

2009-10-04T10:30:00.000-07:00

Sunday Oct 4 @ 12Noon ~ Women's Team Sprint & Women's Madison (!!!)

I am personally very excited for the first ever USAC National Championship Women's Madison!! It will be an exciting event!!

At the 2008 Elite Track Nationals, I asked USA Cycling if they would consider adding Women's Madison to Elite Natz as a Medal Event. They said yes and here we are today getting ready to watch this awesome event!

The very first LOTS Session was held in Oct 2006 at the LA Velodrome in Carson, CA. Todate, LOTS has introduced and educated over 300 women in the sport of Olympic style track cycling. As LOTS has grown, all of the major US Tracks have slowly but surely begun offering women specific beginner sessions, racing schools, madison clinics and training camps.

And its WORKING!!!

The quality and number of women participating in this year's Track Nationals is the proof! The Women's Points race on Saturday evening had so many entrants that qualifying heats were required for the first time! And today the first ever Women's Elite Natz Madison will be held at Noon!

It is all good, great, wonderful and I am super excited to be a part of this small piece of history! Thank you to everyone who is passionate about women's cycling!! Thank you ladies, coaches, velodrome directors, race directors & sponsors!!

See you all at Noon in Carson, CA

If you cannot be in the building cheering for everyone you can now watch the events live at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/la-velodrome

LOTS of Elite National Women's Track events

2009-10-01T10:32:00.000-07:00

What a great time we all had at the LA Velodrome last night!! I trust that everyone thoroughly enjoyed the first ever Elite track Omnium event! One National Chanpionship title is awared to the winner of this "pentathalon" track event which includes ~ the Flying 200, 5k Scratch race, 2k Individual Pursuit, 10k Points race and 500m TT (for the women).

HUGE Congratulations to Cari Higgins for winning this event!! Congratulations to all the women who raced. This single event showcases well rounded athletes who are great at both sprint and endurance events.

The Schedule of Women's events for the remainder of the week include ~

Thursday Oct 1 @ 4pm ~ Today's Track Natz events for the women include the W500m TT, the W Team Pursuit final & the W Scratch race.
Friday Oct 2 @4pm ~ look for the W Individual Pursuit & W Keiren
Saturday Oct 3 @ 4pm ~ WSprints & W Points Race
Sunday Oct 4 @ 12Noon ~ W Team Sprint & W Madison (!!!) I am personally very anxious for the first ever USAC National Championship Women's Madison!! It will be an exciting event!!

The complete event schedule can be found at the LA Velodrome website.

If you cannot be in the building cheering for everyone you can now watch the events live at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/la-velodrome

Cheers ~ Julia

LOTS of Juniors at the Open House

2009-09-16T08:08:00.000-07:00

Calling All Juniors ~ & Their Parents!!
It’s a Junior OPEN HOUSE at The Encino Velodrome
Saturday Oct 10th 9:00am-4:00pm

We are celebrating all the JUNIORS in our community!
Junior Day is Saturday ~ Boys & Girls of all ages (and their Parents!!) are invited to come to the Encino Velodrome (405/101 fwy) for a day of fun work and fun bike riding!

If you know someone who has never experienced Olympic style track cycling, you will definitely want to bring them with you!!

In exchange for a twirl around the 250 meter oval bike track, we have a list of easy ‘Handyman Projects’ to be completed. Each project completed earns you time on the bike!

Also enjoy the BBQ & Whole Bike Swap Meet. Bring all your old bikes to sell ($10 per seller).
Parents, Coaches, Troop Leaders, Teachers, Bike Clubs ~ are invited to bring your kids with you! You will enjoy this day as much as the kids. Come learn about track cycling, and have a great day together with your kids!!

Built in the early 1960’s, the Encino Velodrome offers daily racing & training opportunities for all ages including free Junior’s Only Training Sessions every Thursday evening. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.encinovelodrome.org/. This event is hosted by the Ladies Only Track Sessions (LOTS), please visit our blog for more info http://zippydsnail.blogspot.com/

All of our local (current & former) Junior State, National, World & Olympic Champions are especially invited to come! Please wear your favorite championship jersey and be prepared to meet 'n greet and introduce the folks to track cycling!!

Donations of bar tape, fixed gear chains, tires, tubes, Paint, lumber, tools & time are definately needed!!

email me with questions/suggestions julia@crossins.com

Cheers ~ Julia

LOTS of obesity in America

2009-08-27T17:15:00.000-07:00

From The OC Register 8/27/09 ~ A headline in a recent copy of Health magazine shouts that ALL Americans will be overweight or obese by 2050. Can that possibly be true? http://healthyliving.freedomblogging.com/2009/08/27/an-even-fatter-future-for-america/9441/

One way to fight obesity is to increase your activity level. What better way to do that than to meet us at the Velodrome for the next LOTS Sessions:

Encino Velodrome ~ Please Note the Start times of each session!
Encino ~ Sat Sept 12th (9am-11am) Keiren School
Encino ~ Sat Sept 12th (11am-1pm) LOTS Session
Encino ~ Sat Sept 12th (2-6pm) Ladies Only Track School

Encino ~ Sat Oct 10th (9am-4pm) Open House ~ free* See info below*
Encino ~ Sat Oct 10th (9am-4pm) Whole Bike Swap Meet *See info below*

The LOTS Keiren School session fee is $5.
The LOTS session fee is $10.
LOTS Racing School Session fee $50
All LOTS Session fees include the use of a Rental Bike.

The 4 hour LOTS Track Schools are designed to help the Ladies ease the transition from training on the track to racing on the track! Our team of coaches and mentors keep the environment fun and safe as we help you enter the exciting world of track racing!

The focus of the Track School on Sept 12th will be centered on the typical race day Omnium events that are found locally and at most track races. We use ample discussion time and repetitive skill drills to facilitate the learning process.

If you are already certified on the track or you are a WCat 3 or higher on the road, please plan to attend! Email me for a registration form at julia@crossins.com

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Saturday Oct 10th (9am-4pm) ~ It is OPEN HOUSE day at The Encino Velodrome. We are celebrating “Character Counts! Week 2009” with all the JUNIORS in our community!
Saturday is Junior Day ~ Boys & Girls, teens & tweeners of all ages are invited to bring their friends & Parents to the Encino Velodrome for a fun day of chores and bike riding! If you’ve never experienced Olympic style track cycling, you will definitely enjoy yourself!! In exchange for a twirl around the 250 meter oval bike track, we have a list of super easy ‘Handyman Projects’ to be completed. Each project completed earns you time on the bike!

Project areas include:
1) Infield & outfield maintenance; (Overseer ~ TBD)
2) Clubhouse & announcers booth; (Overseer ~ TBD)
3) Bleachers, Track surface & balustrade boards; (Overseer ~ TBD)
4) Rental Bikes & locker; (Overseer ~ Moth Attack Cycles)

Bike Clubs/Teams ~ LOTS is looking for local cycling clubs to oversee each of these Project Areas.

Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts ~ Scouts who need to earn either a Community Service or non-riding portions of a Cycling Badge should plan to bring your entire troop and attend this event.

USAC Junior Track Riders ~ In addition to demonstrating their track cycling skills throughout the day to those in attendance, our local Junior Racers will also be assisting with some of the Track Maintenance projects.

Boys & Girls Clubs ~ If you are looking for some safe adrenaline fun after school this fall, then come to the Open House and learn about Encino’s afterschool Track Cycling opportunities

Parents, Coaches, Troop Leaders, Teachers, Bike Clubs ~ Please bring all of your kids and their Parents with you! You will enjoy this day as much as the kids. Come learn about track cycling, teach the kids about “Character Counts! Week 2009”* and have a great day together with us!!

We will have plenty of VIP Juniors on hand from So Cal. These Juniors currently represent USA Cycling’s Junior National Team as they compete in both domestic & international race events.

Sat Oct 10th ‘Whole Bike’ Swap Meet ~ We are excited to be hosting the first ever “Whole Bike” swap meet at the Encino Velodrome. Bring an unlimited number of your unused, gently used or no-longer used “ride ready” bmx, road, track or mtn bikes etc to sell at our Whole Bike Swap Meet. We are looking to make this a grand event. So don’t sit at home glued to your Computer screen waiting for the next On-Line bicycle bid. Come to the Encino Velodrome and bring ALL of your extra bikes for sale. Juniors ~ this will be a great place to look for a new bike for riding to school or racing at Nationals. Individual Seller cost is only $10; Vendors/Shops $40; Buyers are always Free!

Items to be donated include: Paint, paint brushes, lumber, lumber screws, bike handle bar tape, fixed gear chains, tires, tubes, etc.

For more info on how you can donate your time, trade skills or products to this event, please email me at julia@crossins.com

LOTS more Masters National Track Champions

2009-08-20T09:49:00.001-07:00

Congratulations to the following So Cal LOTS Ladies on winning the title of 2009 Masters National Track Champions!!

Patricia Baker won the W70+ 2k Pursuit
Patricia Riddle won the W60-64 2k Pursuit
Lenita Anthony won the W50-54 2k Pursuit

Complete event results & photos can be found at http://www.usacycling.org/events/2009/masterstrack/

Cheers ~ Julia

LOTS of Ladies at Masters Track Nationals

2009-08-19T10:18:00.001-07:00

The reports are slowly coming in from the 2009 Masters Track Nationals in Colorado Springs this week.

The first race report is a HUGE congratuations to some So Cal LOTS Ladies.

CJ Boyenger won the title of National 500m Champion and set a new W45-49 World Record with a time of 38.5.

Also a So Cal LOTS Lady, Shane Ellis won the title of National 500m Champion for W35-39 with a time of 39.0

Also a So Cal LOTS Lady, Pat Baker also set a new W70+ 500m World Record and won the title of National 500m Champion.

Congratulations Ladies! I'll do my best to pass along additional race results as they are made available!

Cheers ~ Julia

LOTS of new calendar events

2009-08-17T12:04:00.000-07:00

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The next LOTS Sessions:
Encino Velodrome ~ Please Note the Start times of each session!
Encino ~ Sat Sept 12th (9am-11am) Keiren School
Encino ~ Sat Sept 12th (11am-1pm) LOTS Session
Encino ~ Sat Sept 12th (2-6pm) Ladies Only Track School

Encino ~ Sat Oct 10th (9am-4pm) Open House ~ free* See info below*
Encino ~ Sat Oct 10th (9am-4pm) Whole Bike Swap Meet *See info below*

The LOTS Keiren School session fee is $5.
The LOTS session fee is $10.
LOTS Racing School Session fee $50
All LOTS Session fees include the use of a Rental Bike.

The 4 hour LOTS Track Racing Schools are designed to help the Ladies ease the transition from training on the track to racing on the track! Our team of coaches and mentors keep the environment fun and safe as we help you enter the exciting world of track racing!

The focus of the Racing School on Sept 12th will be on the typical race day Omnium events found at most track races. We use ample discussion time and repetitive skill drills to facilitate the learning process.

If you are already certified on the track or you are a WCat 3 or higher on the road, please plan to attend! Email me for a registration form at julia@crossins.com Session fee is $50

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Saturday Oct 10th (9am-4pm) ~ It is OPEN HOUSE day at The Encino Velodrome.
We are celebrating “Character Counts! Week 2009” with all the JUNIORS & their PARENTS in our community!

Saturday is Junior Day ~ Boys & Girls, teens & tweeners of all ages are invited to bring their friends & Parents to the Encino Velodrome for a fun day of chores and bike riding! If you’ve never experienced Olympic style track cycling, you will definitely enjoy yourself!! In exchange for a twirl around the 250 meter oval bike track, we have a list of super easy ‘Handyman Projects’ to be completed. Time completing a project earns you time on the bike!

Project areas include:
1) Infield & outfield maintenance; (Overseer ~ TBD)
2) Clubhouse & announcers booth; (Overseer ~ TBD)
3) Bleachers, Track surface & balustrade boards; (Overseer ~ TBD)
4) Rental Bikes & locker; (Overseer ~ Moth Attack Cycles)

Bike Clubs/Teams ~ LOTS is looking for local cycling clubs to oversee each of these Project Areas. Email me if you are interested.

Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts ~ Scouts who need to earn either a Community Service or non-riding portions of a Cycling Badge should plan to bring your entire troop and attend this event.

USAC Licensed Junior Track Riders ~ In addition to demonstrating their track cycling skills throughout the day to those in attendance, our local Junior Racers will also be assisting with some of the Track Maintenance projects.

Boys & Girls Clubs ~ If you are looking for some safe adrenaline fun after school this fall, then come to the Open House and learn about Encino’s afterschool Track Cycling opportunities

Parents, Coaches, Troop Leaders, School Teachers, Bike Clubs ~ Please bring all of your kids and their Parents with you! You will enjoy this day as much as the kids. Come learn about track cycling, teach the kids about “Character Counts! Week 2009”* and have a great day together with us!!

USAC Junior State & National Champions ~ Wear your winners Jersey and plan to join us!! We will have plenty of VIP Juniors on hand throughout the day. Many of these Juniors currently represent USA Cycling’s Junior National Team as they compete in both domestic & international race events.

Sat Oct 10th ‘Whole Bike’ Swap Meet ~ We are excited to be hosting the first ever “Whole Bike” swap meet at the Encino Velodrome. Bring an unlimited number of your unused, gently used or no-longer used “ride ready” bmx, road, TT, track, cross, beach or mtn bikes etc to sell at our Whole Bike Swap Meet. We are looking to make this a grand event. So don’t sit at home glued to your Computer screen waiting for the next On-Line bicycle bid. Come to the Encino Velodrome and bring ALL of your bikes for sale. Juniors ~ this will be a great place to look for a new bike for riding to school or racing at Nationals.
Individual Seller cost is only $10; Vendors/Shops $40; Buyers are always Free!

Items to be donated include: Paint, paint brushes, lumber, lumber screws, bike handle bar tape, fixed gear chains, tires, tubes, etc.

For more info on how you can donate your time, trade skills or products to this event, please email me at julia@crossins.com

LOTS of fire and smoke

2009-08-14T17:18:00.000-07:00

Sat Aug 29th ~ The 12 Annual 2009 Sisquoc Road Race in Santa Maria, CA was originaly scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday August 15th.

This morning the SCNCA & the Race Director made the decision to cancel the race due to the wild fires in the area. They first moved the race to Sept 5th, but due to the Holiday Weekend and a severe shortage of available hotel rooms the date has been revised.

As posted on the SCNCA website, the new race date is officially Aug 29th.

http://scnca.org/

for event questions please email SisquocRoadRace@aol.com

Pass it on...

Cheers ~ Julia

LOTS of new National Champions

2009-08-10T19:20:00.000-07:00

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The next LOTS Sessions:
Encino Velodrome ~ Please Note the Start times of each session!
Encino ~ Sat Sept 12th (9am-11am) Keiren School
Encino ~ Sat Sept 12th (11am-1pm) LOTS Session
Encino ~ Sat Sept 12th (2-6pm) Ladies Only Track School

On August 8th, the Ladies joined Keiren racing instructor Henry Shibata at the Encino Velodrome for his Keiren School. We had a fun time with bumping and passing drills as we began learning the mechanics & tactics of Keiren Racing. Henry teaches this class every Saturday from 9-11AM and he has welcomed us to join him. This is a fantastic opportunity for the Ladies to learn how to train and race on the track behind a motorcycle. Please plan to join LOTS again on Sept 11th for Henry’s Keiren School from 9-11AM and then stay for the LOTS Session 11-1PM.

The LOTS Keiren School session fee is $5.
The LOTS session fee is $10.
LOTS Racing School Session fee $50
All LOTS Session fees include the use of a Rental Bike.

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Women on Bikes Radio/Internet Talk Radio ~ With ongoing subjects relating to Women on Bikes, you’ll want to check the schedule throughout the week to see who’s calling in on what topics. Everyone has a different cycling passion and perspective but everyone supports Women on Bikes!!

Here is a link to the station where you can download a variety of episodes:http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sendspace.com%2Ffile%2Fyw3rgt&h=4ebf27a047697c770b2960b8a80c48c8

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USAC’s 2009 Junior National Road Championships ~ What a fantastic time we all had in Bend, OR the last week of July! Hundreds of boys and girls came from all across the US to compete for the title of National Road, Time Trial and Criterium Champion. Race categories included the Juniors, U23 men, Elites & Para-athletes. For a complete list of the events that were held and the Champions that were crowned, please see USAC’s website at http://www.usacycling.org/events/2009/JrU23EliteRoadNats/

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Sat Oct 10, 9am-4pm ~ Junior Open House at the Encino Velodrome. LOTS is pleased to be coordinating this special event to raise awareness for the Encino Velodrome and the exciting sport of Olympic Style Junior Track Cycling! This exciting day will have something for every Junior and their parents! All attendees will have the opportunity to “Try the Track” in exchange for some fun “Handyman Projects”. We will have Juniors Track Cyclists of all ages assisting with the cleaning up projects as well as mentoring new riders. Kids bring your parents and Parents bring your kids!!

Athletes, families, product sponsors and fans of Track Cycling are invited to contact me for more event information.

Whole Bike Swap Meet ~ In addition to the usual fall bike (parts) swap meet, we will also be having a separate “Whole Bike Swap Meet”! Not your usual boxes of stuff, this Whole Bike Swap Meet will feature complete & ride-able bikes of every type! Sellers will be charged a small non-refundable fee based on the wheel size of each bike(s) you are selling.
Also ~ If you are a 2009 Junior/U23 State or National Track Champion, please contact me asap! We will have a VIP Jr Athlete Panel present throughout the day to meet ‘n greet and mentor the Open House Guests.

Julia@crossins.com for more info and a (pdf) event flyer

One other endeavor I have been working at for 5 years is my website http://www.bicyclingworld.com/. It has become the largest collection of bicycle tours in the World. Pretty cool site. Maybe some of you are interested in a cool bicycle tour.

Ed Hayduk, Owner

The EDge & http://www.bicyclingworld.com/
For a current price list, please email Ed at eahjr11@gmail.com

Serfas & Serfas Optics ~ For all of your equipment and optical needs, please visit their websites. Headquartered in South Orange County, Serfas is proud to be our neighbor! If any of the LOTS participants would like to purchase items from Serfas, please email me and I will send you the info that you need.

Clif Bar ~ Food matters.We like food. Natural and organic foods aren’t just good for your body; they're good for the planet. Please visit their website for a complete review of all their products. Clif Bar is proud to provide the LOTS participants with their products. Look for them at the races in 2009!

Louis Garneau ~ Known for their Aero Helmets on the road and on the track, Louis Garneau has generously provided LOTS with a supply of Aero Helmets. Please email me for more information or see me at the races!

Please take the time to thank these sponsors for their generosity!

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The 2009 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

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The 2009 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

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The 2009 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

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Look for us on Facebook!
Have a great week!!

Julia Cross
USAC Level 3 Coach
USAC Club # 12416

LOTS of new Ladies on the track.

2009-07-19T15:49:00.000-07:00

July 11 LOTS Recap ~ It was really exciting for all of us involved to have 11 Ladies attend the New Rider Certification Class at the most recent Ladies Only Track Session (LOTS) at the Encino Velodrome! Despite triple digit temperatures, the Ladies braved the heat and enjoyed a fun filled 2 hrs riding in circles together on the "concrete crater". Thank you to all of the LOTS Sponsors & to everyone who has brought 2 friends who have then brought 2 friends who have joined us!!

If you are someone you know is excited to either try the track or to make the transition from training to racing on the track, please attend the next LOTS Session to learn more!

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The next LOTS Sessions:
Encino Velodrome ~ Please Note the Start times of each session!

Encino ~ Sat Aug 8th (9-11am) LOTS Keiren School
Encino ~ Sat Aug 8th (11am-1pm) LOTS Session

Encino ~ Sat Sept 11th (11am-1pm) LOTS Session
Encino ~ Sat Sept 11th (2-6pm) LOTS Track School

Beginning on August 8th, the Ladies will be joining Keiren racing instructor Henry Shibata at the Encino Velodrome for his Keiren School. Henry teaches this class every Saturday from 9-11AM. He has welcomed us to join him once a month on the same day as our LOTS Session. This is a fantastic opportunity for the Ladies to learn how to train and race on the track behind a motorcycle. Please plan to join us on Aug 8th for Henry’s Keiren School from 9-11AM and then stay for the LOTS Session 11-1PM.

The Keiren School session fee is $5.
The LOTS session fee is $10.
LOTS Racing School Session fee $50

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Women on Bikes Radio/Internet Talk Radio ~ On Sat July 11th, we enjoyed a full panel of So Cal Ladies who ride & race bikes. Featured call-in guests included Sarah Hammer, Amber Neben, Kendall & Alexis Ryan, Tara McCormick, Colleen & Rachel Cross, Avalon & Somersby Jenkins, Sophie Wilson, Pat Baker & Jill Gass. From the Juniors to the Masters, everyone had a different cycling passion and perspective but everyone supports Women on Bikes!!

Here is a link to the full 2hr download of our show:http://www.sendspace.com/file/yw3rgt

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The Edge Carbon Bicycle Items ~ Thanks for your interest in The EDge carbon bicycle items. Here is my current inventory (subject to availability) that I can deliver immediately. It will be another few weeks before I get my next set of frames. If you are interested please note that orders will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.

I am also able to have frames created that include club or private logos on them at great prices. The frames are not painted allowing for the carbon composite black look to be quite stunning. Stealthy some have described it. There is only a small logo on the headset area. A few in current inventory have The EDge on it in the usual places logos are found on bikes.

Current Inventory (items subject to change!): All measurements are for top tube center to center. I can send drawing with all dimensions upon request.

TT Road Frame, Fork, & Seat Post (can also be used for standard road) 1 x 53cm, 2 x 56cm
Track Frame, Fork, & Seat Post 1 x 56cm
Basic Road Frame 1 x 54cm
Handle Bars 5 x of different sizes.
Seats 5 x item
Bottle Cages 6 x of item
Headsets 6 x of item

Ed travels quite a bit to Asia for Business. He has decided to take advantage of being in the region and make some contacts in the cycling industry. Since most of the bikes in the world come from the Asia region he decided to see if he could bring some high quality items back for all of us to take advantage of. He focuses on carbon based bicycle frames, wheels, and accessories for now.

ANY ORDERS BEFORE THE END OF JULY ARE AT EXCELLENT SALE PRICE. MY STIMULUS PROGRAM!

From Ed ~ “My value proposition is to provide cyclists with the highest quality carbon frame, wheels, fork, seat post, and handle bars at a significantly lower price that you will anywhere on the net.” Finding the right high end manufacturer and combining that with negotiating a good low price (rather than being taken for a ride) is the key. Extending my experience in Asia to finding high end carbon bike manufacturers is a fun extension of my experience to my hobby of cycling. My goal is to bring high quality carbon composite frame, fork, seat post, wheels, etc, to folks at a reasonable price. No fancy names or middle men. So a referral network will be my approach. I am at my local track every day, anyone that purchases items from me will know exactly where to find me if there were any issues.

Folks can get bargains on all the other components via the net. The name brands are there and easily found. But to get a quality carbon fiber design and for a great price, you cannot be sure on the internet.

One other endeavor I have been working at for 5 years is my website www.bicyclingworld.com. It has become the largest collection of bicycle tours in the World. Pretty cool site. Maybe some of you are interested in a cool bicycle tour.

Thanks, Ed Hayduk
Owner The EDge & www.BicyclingWorld.com
For a current price list, please email Ed at eahjr11@gmail.com

Please note the LOTS Club # when placing your order with Ed.

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Clif Bar ~ Food matters. We like food. Natural and organic foods aren’t just good for your body; they're good for the planet. Please visit their website for a complete review of all their products. Clif Bar is proud to provide the LOTS participants with their products. Look for them at the races in 2009!

Louis Garneau ~ Known for their Aero Helmets on the road and on the track, Louis Garneau has generously provided LOTS with a supply of Aero Helmets. Please email me for more information or see me at the races!

Please take the time to thank these sponsors for their generosity!

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The 2009 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

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The 2009 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

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The 2009 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

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Look for us on Facebook!
Have a great week!!

Julia Cross
USAC Level 3 Coach
USAC Club # 12416

LOTS of new Jr Champions

2009-07-06T13:44:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to all of our new Junior National Track Champions! And congratulations to all of the Junior National Track Championship participants!! Thank you sponsors, parents & coaches for helping, supporting and teaching these kids every day!! Behind every great athlete is a team of even greater coaches & supporters that make them who they are!!

Thank you to Howard Marans for putting on another excellent Jr Track Nationals!!

Good luck to everyone in the upcoming year! We are already looking forward to next year’s events.

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The next LOTS Sessions:
Encino Velodrome ~ Please Note the Start times of each session!
Encino ~ Sat July 11 (12-2pm). The Next LOTS Session.
Encino ~ Sat Aug 8th (9-11am) LOTS Keiren School
Encino ~ Sat Aug 8th (11am-1pm) LOTS Session

Encino ~ Sat Sept 12th (9am-11am) LOTS Keiren School
Encino ~ Sat Sept 12th (11am-1pm) LOTS Session
Encino ~ Sat Sept 12th (2-6pm) Ladies Only Track School

Beginning on August 8th, the Ladies will be joining Keiren racing instructor Henry Shibata at the Encino Velodrome for his Keiren School. Henry teaches this class every Saturday from 9-11AM. He has welcomed us to join him once a month on the same day as our LOTS Session. This is a fantastic opportunity for the Ladies to learn how to train and race on the track behind a motorcycle.
Please plan to join us on Aug 8th & Sept 12th for Henry’s Keiren School from 9-11AM and then stay for the LOTS Session 11-1PM.

The Keiren School session fee is $5.
The LOTS session fee is $10.

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The Ultimate Pro-Tour Cycling Experience Presented by Cannondale

Bahati Racing Pro-Training Camp Gears Up in Alisa Viejo, CA

On Thursday, July 16, 2009, Bahati Racing and Cannondale will host its first Ultimate Pro-Tour Cycling Experience camp. This four-day training camp led by the 2008 National Criterium Pro Cyclist, Rahsaan Bahati, provides professional riding instruction, as well as guidance for strength training, racing tactics and skills, sports nutrition, recovery, and time and energy management.
The Pro Cycling Experience will include: fully supported rides with support bicycles provided by Cannondale, support vehicles to keep cyclists safe; on-staff mechanics to keep bikes cleaned and tuned; on-staff masseurs to provide daily massages for peak performance and optimal recovery; a professional bike fit to ensure bicycles are custom fit to individual riders; chiropractic adjustments to keep everyone fine-tuned physically; daily lectures and skills clinics to educate participates on best practices; and, ride appropriate nutrition lessons to inform athletes of how to get the most out of their daily food and beverage intake.
The most diversified cycling camp offered in the United States, Bahati’s Pro Cycling Experience is expected to reach world-class and upcoming athletes from a pool of more than 70 million cyclists nationwide.

From Rahsaan to the LOTS Program ~ I'm reducing the camp fee to $999.00 for any women that wants to join the camp. I think it’s important to let them know they will be fully supported and the camp is for all levels. Not only will the Ladies get organized rides and help from myself and other leaders of cycling but they also get massages everyday, yoga classes, all meals, hotel room, a full bahatiracing cycling kit and much more.

Contacts: Rahsaan BahatiPro Cycling Training Camp, produced by Bahati Racing http://www.bahatiracing.com/
Email – rahsaan@bahatiracing.com
323-228-5784 Direct

Success isn't something that just happens - success is learned, success is practiced and then it is shared.

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The 2009 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

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The 2009 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

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The 2009 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

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Look for us on Facebook!
Have a great week!!

Julia Cross
USAC Level 3 Coach
USAC Club # 12416

New 70+ Women's National Road Champion

2009-06-30T14:48:00.000-07:00

From the Front Lines in Louseville, KY ~

"Hi Julia, I rode the Road Race in Cherokee Park yesterday (6/28/09) and had the thrill of my life when I had a motorcycle lead and the Shimano truck following for my final lap. The announcer said something in the order of "We have a new reigning Women's 70 + road champion - Patricia Baker"

The course had two 7% climbs including the final one to the finish. It was a fantastic day with the weather cooler than expected. I am on cloud nine.

I talked to Andrea from USA Cycling and it seems that there is a new push to attarct more women riders. (about time I would say). She interviewed me after the race and we will see how far that goes.

Before the race a heavy set 13 or 14 year old boy came up to me and said." Don't you think that you are a bit old to be riding a bike" I said "No Way!" and resisted the urge to smack him. :)

The UCI threw a wrench in the works with the new bike specs, I had my ISAAC templated on Saturday and it failed. My seat is too far forward. The first 4 bikes they did failed for the same reason. I managed to slide my saddle as far back as it will go and it may just barely be OK. That really sucks as I now have to ride with a new position. I rode the course today and I can feel it.

I needed to share this information with my cycling friends in So Cal.

Pat
2009 70+ Women's National Road Champion

LOTS of Track Events

2009-06-16T17:00:00.000-07:00

The next LOTS Sessions are as follows:
Encino Velodrome ~ Please Note the Start times of each session!

Encino ~ Sat July 11 (1-3pm). The Next LOTS Session.
Encino ~ Sat Aug 8th (9-11am) LOTS Keiren School
Encino ~ Sat Aug 8th (11am-1pm) LOTS Session
Encino ~ Sat Sept 11th (11am-1pm) LOTS Session
Encino ~ Sat Sept 11th (2-6pm) Ladies Only Track School

LA Velodrome ~ Fri June 19 ~ 8PM Final Fri Night Race. Free Category "C" races (for First Time Racers Only) thanks to Ted Ernst, Bicycle Hall of Fame inductee & Ted's Manhattan Bch Bicycle Shop.

RSVP's are encouraged for all LOTS events!!

Beginning on August 8th, the Ladies will be joining Keiren racing instructor Henry Shibata at the Encino Velodrome for his Keiren School. Henry teaches this class every Saturday from 9-11AM. He has welcomed us to join him once a month on the same day as our LOTS Session. This is a fantastic opportunity for the Ladies to learn how to train and race on the track behind a motorcycle. Please plan to join us on Aug 8th for Henry’s Keiren School from 9-11AM and then stay for the LOTS Session 11-1PM.

The Keiren School session fee is $5.
The LOTS session fee is $10.

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2009 Masters Track Nationals relocated to Colorado SpringsColorado Springs, Colo. (June 16, 2009) -- The 2009 USA Cycling Masters Track National Championships have been relocated to the 7-Eleven Velodrome in Colorado Springs, the national governing body announced today. The event, slated for August 18-23, will be open for online registration at Sports Base Online beginning Sunday, June 21. "The Colorado Velodrome Association (CVA) is thrilled to host the USA Cycling Masters Track National Championships," said CVA spokesman Pat McDonough. "As North America's fastest velodrome, we are excited for the opportunity to see many new world records broken here."When masters track nationals were last held in Colorado Springs in 2006, the high altitude and fast racing surface set the stage for 13 world records to be broken. CVA will soon announce expanded training times for the two weeks prior to the national championship event, meaning that riders from around the country will be able to maximize their training opportunities at the 7-Eleven Velodrome.

Registration opens at Sports Base Online this Sunday, June 21 at 12:01 a.m. EDT.

http://usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=4198

Look for us on Facebook!
Have a great week!!

Julia Cross
USAC Level 3 Coach
USAC Club # 12416

LOTS to Remember...

2009-06-09T10:39:00.000-07:00

The next LOTS Sessions:
Encino Velodrome ~ Saturday July 11th @ 1-3pm Ladies, Please plan to arrive at 12:30 so we can begin the warmup on time.

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Sat/Sun Jun 13-14 ~ SCNCA Masters Track States at the LA Velodrome
"PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR INDIVIDUAL EVENTS"
Online: http://www.socalreg.com/ – registration closes at 11:59 PM PST, Thursday, June 11
In person: LA Event Center Velodrome – 6 PM to 9 PM, Friday, June 12 (add $10 per event)"

Cheers ~ Julia

LOTS ~ Ladies TT Bike for Sale

2009-06-04T09:30:00.000-07:00

Time Trial Bike for Sale ~ This 49cm TT bike is perfect for a Junior or adults 5'6" or under who wants a sweet deal on a great bike please have them contact me. I am willing to drive to Orange County or LA County to show it to anyone who is interested.

The bike is a 49cm 2007 Specialized Transition Comp Time Trial Bike which was purchased new in February of 2008. It comes with stock parts including Mavic wheels and Ultegra, plus upgrades including Selle Italia NT1 saddle and Cat Eye computer with cadence. The bike is in exceptional condition and only has 100 miles on it. Asking price is $1,000.

Please email julia@crossins.com if you are interested!

Cheers ~ Julia

LOTS of So Cal track events

2009-06-03T12:23:00.000-07:00

The next LOTS Session:
Encino Velodrome ~ This Saturday June 6th @ 1-3pm Ladies, Please plan to arrive at 12:30 so we can begin the warmup on time.

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Congratulations to 2 of our local Junior Ladies, Kendall Ryan & Coryn Rivera. Both of these young Ladies qualified for the 2009 Moscow Jr Road World Championships in Moscow! Kendall won the Road Race qualifier and Coryn won the Time Trial qualifier. http://www.usacycling.org/juniors/

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Kristen Armstrong Academy for Jr Girls ~ July 14-19, 2009 http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=4146

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Courtney O’Donnell ~ Balancing cycling and school ~ http://www.dailybruin.ucla.edu/stories/2009/jun/3/star-cyclist-balances-sport-school/

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LOTS enjoys going out into the community to meet the Ladies! If your favorite bike shop, club or team is interested in hosting a Ladies Night to promote Ladies On Bikes, and you’d like LOTS to be part of the presentation, please send me an email so we can schedule the date!

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Important Track Race Dates to Remember ~
Jun 6 ~ 1-3pm LOTS Session at the Encino Velodrome
Jun 6 ~ Encino Omnium & Madisons Pre-Register HERE.
Jun 13-14 SCNCA Masters Track States at the LA Velodrome **Pre-Reg for all Individual Events CLOSES June 11th**
Jun 28 ~ Jr’s Only Track Omnium at the LA Velodrome
Jul 2-5 ~ USAC Jr Track Nationals at the LA Velodrome
Jul 18-19 ~ SCNCA Elite Track States (& Elite Natz Qualifier) San Diego Velodrome.
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Track Bike Wanted ~ A LOTS Mom sent me the following email: “We're looking for a kids sized track bike for our son. He is 11 years old and around 4.5 - 5 ft tall.”

If anyone has a small 700c wheel track for sale, please email Julia@crossins.com and let me know!

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Every Sat 10-12 ~ Bike Talk! celebrates bike rides, bicycle collectives, activists, artists, commuters, enthusiasts, professional cyclists, inventors and repairers and, of course, the bicycle itself as an alternative human-powered mode of transportation. Jim C of Orange 20 Bikes, Steve Bowers, Nick Richert, and Jim Bledsoe and Eric Potter of the Bicycle Kitchen co-host the 2-hour (internet radio) show. Bike Talk! is streamed and recorded in the studio of Killradio.org - a community internet radio station. You can listen live, via streaming MP3, every Saturday morning, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Every Tues ~ Meet “Mike & Myles” an Olympian Track Cyclist and a Paralympian in Judo testing their skills in different sports at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Tune in every Tuesday to see what they are up to at http://teamusa.org/ in Colorado Springs, CO. Check it out every Tuesday

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LOTS of Sponsors ~ All of us appreciate the roll that financial and equipment sponsors play in the sport of cycling. Without their support, most of what we do would be impossible!!

The LOTS program appreciates the support and sponsorship of the following companies:

Serfas & Serfas Optics ~ For all of your equipment and optical needs, please visit their websites. Headquartered in South Orange County, Serfas is proud to be our neighbor! If any of the LOTS participants would like to purchase items from Serfas, please email me and I will send you the info that you need.

Clif Bar ~ Food matters.We like food. Natural and organic foods aren’t just good for your body; they're good for the planet. Please visit their website for a complete review of all their products. Clif Bar is proud to provide the LOTS participants with their products. Look for them at the races in 2009!

Louis Garneau ~ Known for their Aero Helmets on the road and on the track, Louis Garneau has generously provided LOTS with a supply of Aero Helmets. Please email me for more information or see me at the races!

Please take the time to thank these sponsors for their generosity!

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The 2009 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

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The 2009 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

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The 2009 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

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Look for LOTS on Facebook!
Have a great week!!

Julia Cross
USAC Level 3 Coach
USAC Club # 12416

There is LOTS going on around town.

2009-05-12T08:40:00.000-07:00

The next LOTS Sessions:
Encino Velodrome ~ Monday May 25th @ 9-11am Ladies, Please plan to arrive at 8:30 so we can begin the warmup on time.

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LOTS Aero Helmet Drawing ~ As announced last week, the Encino Velodrome’s winner of the FREE Louis Garneau Aero Helmet was Pat Benson. LOTS is pleased to announce that the LA Velodrome’s winner of the LG Aero Helmet this week is Morgan Kapp.

The Encino Velodrome, the LA Velodrome & LOTS would like to thank ALL the Ladies who participated in the Time Trial Series at both velodromes this Spring. Good Luck to all of you in all of your future TT’s.

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USAC Devo Program ~ USAC has been busy in Europe this year. Between their Jr Girls & Elite Women’s programs, the United States has more than a dozen young Ladies currently racing on the track and on the road in Europe. For the latest on who’s where & when please see the following partial list of twitters and websites:

http://twitter.com/jamesmiller007
http://corynrivera.com/
http://www.promanracing.com/

Courtesy of ‘Brake Through Media Productions’, here is a fantastic video promo that gives a little insight into USAC’s Devo Program and some of our friends who are currently racing in Europe: http://www.vimeo.com/4529549

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Mon May 25th ~ Ladies Only Track School 12-4PM at Encino ~ Last year LOTS conducted a survey via “Survey Monkey”. Everyone who responded to the survey clearly indicated that there is a definite need for (more) Racing Schools. So Ladies, Please join us at the Encino Velodrome Memorial Day Weekend for the Far West Championships Race Omnium on Saturday & Sunday and then stay over for the LOTS Track School on Monday. This Ladies Only Track School is geared for experienced track riders who have previously attended at least one LOTS Sessions and are already certified to ride the track. Experienced Riders & Racers should come early and be prepared for an action packed 4 hours of Track School designed to prepare you for track racing!
The fee for LOTS Track School is $50. We will have expert riders and licensed track coaches to provide the instructions. Attendees will dig in and learn about Paceline dynamics, Sprint & Mass Start Events as well as Motor Pacing Techniques. LOTS and our Sponsors will provide food and beverages.

Please email Julia@crossins.com for complete event information and registration forms.

LOTS will be hosting a New Rider Certification Class from 9-11AM on the same day. The Certification Fee is always $10 and it may be prepaid with your rsvp for your convenience. Please email your RSVP to me!

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LOTS enjoys going out into the community to meet the Ladies! If your favorite bike shop, club or team is interested in hosting a Ladies Night to promote Ladies On Bikes, and you’d like LOTS to be part of the presentation, please send me an email so we can schedule the date!

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Important Track Race Dates to Remember ~
May 16 ~ SCNCA Jr Track States at the Encino Velodrome. Pre-Register HERE.
May 23-24 ~ Far West Championship Track Omnium at the Encino Velodrome Pre-Register HERE.
May 30th - Collegiate Fixie Fever at the Encino Velodrome
Jun 6 ~ 1-3pm LOTS Session at the Encino Velodrome
Jun 6 ~ Encino Omnium & Madisons Pre-Register HERE.
Jun 13-14 SCNCA Masters Track States at the LA Velodrome
Jun 28 ~ Jr’s Only Track Omnium at the LA Velodrome
Jul 2-5 ~ USAC Jr Track Nationals at the LA Velodrome
Jul 18-19 ~ SCNCA Elite Track States (& Elite Natz Qualifier) San Diego Velodrome.

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Track Bike Wanted ~ A LOTS Mom sent me the following email: “We're looking for a small track bike for our son. He is 11 years old and around 4.5 - 5 ft tall.”

If you have a small 700c wheel track bike for sale, please email Julia@crossins.com and let me know!

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Every Saturday 10-12 ~ Bike Talk! celebrates bike rides, bicycle collectives, activists, artists, commuters, enthusiasts, professional cyclists, inventors and repairers and, of course, the bicycle itself as an alternative human-powered mode of transportation. Jim C of Orange 20 Bikes, Steve Bowers, Nick Richert, and Jim Bledsoe and Eric Potter of the Bicycle Kitchen co-host the 2-hour (internet radio) show. Bike Talk! is streamed and recorded in the studio of Killradio.org - a community internet radio station. You can listen live, via streaming MP3, every Saturday morning, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Every Tuesday ~ Meet “Mike & Myles” an Olympian Track Cyclist and a Paralympian in Judo testing their skills in different sports at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Tune in every Tuesday to see what they are up to at http://teamusa.org/ in Colorado Springs, CO. Check it out every Tuesday.

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Every Thursday ~ The Encino Velodrome hosts Juniors Only training on Thursday Nights year round. Jr sized rental bikes are available. All Junior Training Sessions at Encino are FREE. So grab your BFF and join the fun as you all learn valuable track cycling skills. For Encino’s complete training schedule, please visit their website.

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LOTS of Sponsors ~ All of us appreciate the roll that financial and equipment sponsors play in the sport of cycling. Without their support, most of what we do would be impossible!!

The LOTS program appreciates the support and sponsorship of the following companies:

Serfas & Serfas Optics ~ For all of your equipment and optical needs, please visit their websites. Headquartered in South Orange County, Serfas is proud to be our neighbor! If any of the LOTS participants would like to purchase items from Serfas, please email me and I will send you the info that you need.

Clif Bar ~ Food matters.We like food. Natural and organic foods aren’t just good for your body; they're good for the planet. Please visit their website for a complete review of all their products. Clif Bar is proud to provide the LOTS participants with their products. Look for them at the races in 2009!

Louis Garneau ~ Known for their Aero Helmets on the road and on the track, Louis Garneau has generously provided LOTS with a supply of Aero Helmets. Please email me for more information or see me at the races!

Please take the time to thank these sponsors for their generosity!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2009 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2009 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2009 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Look for us on Facebook!
Have a great week!!

Julia Cross
USAC Level 3 Coach
USAC Club # 12416

LOTS Track School

2009-04-28T10:34:00.000-07:00

The next LOTS Sessions:
Encino Velodrome ~ Saturday May 2th @ 1-3pm & Monday May 25th @ 9-11AM. Ladies, Please arrive at least 30 mins early so we can begin the warmup on time.
LA Velodrome ~ Next Session Date TBD.

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Sat May 2nd ~ The Encino Velodrome will be hosting the final event in their 2009 “Low Key Time Trial” race series. The morning Time Trials begin at 8AM. Ladies, this is your last chance to have your name entered into the LOTS TT drawing to win a FREE Louis Garneau Aero Helmet. The drawing will be held at the beginning of the LOTS Session promptly at 1PM.

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Mon May 25th ~ Ladies Only Track School 12-4PM at Encino ~ Last year LOTS conducted a survey via “Survey Monkey”. Everyone who responded to the survey clearly indicated that there is a definite need for (more) Racing Schools. So Ladies, Please join us at the Encino Velodrome Memorial Day Weekend for the Far West Championships Race Omnium on Saturday & Sunday and then stay over for the LOTS Track School on Monday. This Ladies Only Track School is geared for experienced track riders who have previously attended one or more LOTS Sessions and are already certified to ride the track. Participants should come early and be prepared for an action packed 4 hours of Track School designed to prepare you for track racing!
The fee for LOTS Track School is $50. We will have expert riders and licensed track coaches to provide the instructions. Attendees will appreciate the hand's on approach to learning Paceline dynamics, Sprint & Mass Start Events as well as Motor Pacing Techniques. LOTS and our Sponsors will provide food and beverages.

Please email Julia@crossins.com for complete event information and registration forms.

LOTS will be hosting a New Rider Certification Class from 9-11AM on the same day. The Certification Fee is always $10 and it may be prepaid with your rsvp for your convenience. Please email your RSVP to me!

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Mondays Nights ~ The Encino Velodrome hosts Madison training on Monday Nights year round. The Madison Session fee is $5. So grab your partner and join the fun! Get a great workout and practice your Madison skills. All participants must be Track Certified. Racing license not required.

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LOTS enjoys going out into the community to meet the Ladies! If your favorite bike shop, club or team is interested in hosting a Ladies Night to promote Ladies On Bikes, and you’d like LOTS to be part of the presentation, please send me an email so we can schedule the date!

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Important Track Dates to Remember ~
May 2 ~ LOTS Session & Race Omnium at the Encino Velodrome
May 9 ~ LAVRA Track Omnium
May 16 ~ SCNCA Jr Track States at the Encino Velodrome
May 23-24 ~ Far West Championship Track Omnium at the Encino Velodrome
May 25 ~ LOTS Session & Ladies Only Track School at the Encino Velodrome
Jun 6 ~ Encino Omnium & Madisons
Jun 13-14 SCNCA Masters Track States at the LA Velodrome
Jun 28 ~ Jr’s Only Track Omnium at the LA Velodrome
Jul 2-5 ~ USAC Jr Track Nationals at the LA Velodrome
Jul 18-19 ~ SCNCA Elite Track States (& Elite Natz Qualifier) San Diego Velodrome

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LOTS of Sponsors ~ All of us appreciate the roll that financial and equipment sponsors play in the sport of cycling. Without their support, most of what we do would be impossible!!

The LOTS program appreciates the support and sponsorship of the following companies:

Serfas & Serfas Optics ~ For all of your equipment and optical needs, please visit their websites. Headquartered in South Orange County, Serfas is proud to be our neighbor! If any of the LOTS participants would like to purchase items from Serfas, please email me and I will send you the info that you need.

Clif Bar ~ Food matters.We like food. Natural and organic foods aren’t just good for your body; they're good for the planet. Please visit their website for a complete review of all their products. Clif Bar is proud to provide the LOTS participants with their products. Look for them at the races in 2009!

Louis Garneau ~ Known for their Aero Helmets on the road and on the track, Louis Garneau has generously provided LOTS with a supply of Aero Helmets. Please email me for more information or see me at the races!

Please take the time to thank these sponsors for their generosity!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2009 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2009 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2009 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Look for us on Facebook!
Have a great week!!

Julia Cross
USAC Level 3 Coach
USAC Club # 12416

Track bikes for sale

2009-04-21T08:27:00.001-07:00

Bill Ron's Bike Shop (Torrance, CA) is now building & selling youth sized custom track bikes. He has minnie-mite 24" and 20" wheel bikes starting at $500 and up.

For more info, please contact Bill Ron @ 310-540-2080
3pm-6pm T-W-T-F

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Sean Scott's daughter has outgrown her 38cm custom track bike. It is a purple Russ Denny track bike with 650c wheels. See link for full details. The only thing that doesn't come with it is the saddle, but I have others available (just not in pink).This is a fantastic little machine for anyone who has a daughter that's on the small side. Russ put together a beautiful little machine for her that allowed her to participate in the youth classes at the ADT and San Diego velodromes. http://www.flickr.com/photos/sean_scott/321544476/

Please Email me (julia@crossins.com) for more info on either of these two ads.

LOTS ~ Racing License Upgrades

2009-04-21T07:39:00.000-07:00

Racing License Upgrades ~ Most of us race with goal #1 being to expeditiously acquire upgrade points as we work our way up thru the racing ranks on our way to fame and fortune. But upgrading your racing category is more complicated than simply standing on the podium a few times in a couple of small early season races.

SCNCA So Cal Cup Points ~ It is important to understand that the points you need to upgrade your racing category are not related to the So Cal Cup points system that is unique to the Southern California & Nevada Cycling Association. Many areas around the country use one or more locally based points systems to reward athlete participation in local race events. In many cases an athlete can win their local points system’s top award and not earn even 1 license upgrade point. To be considered for an upgrade to your racing category, you need to look to USAC’s rule book for their nationwide upgrade points system and the rules that govern that system.

Racing Conduct ~ At various times in races we have all witnessed behavior that is either dangerous, stupid, ‘un-sportsmen like’ or just plain cheating. While each of these behaviors may require a different approach, all of these behaviors can be an integral part of the upgrade system. When a rider has accumulated the minimum points to upgrade and petitions for an upgrade, the reviewer will look at more than just the rider’s points to determine whether the upgrade will be awarded. If a rider’s “file” contains behavior or performance complaints registered by other riders, coaches, race officials etc, the upgrade may be denied or delayed.

Behavior that can earn a rider a fine, delay an upgrade or receive a racing suspension includes but is not limited to: swearing at anyone during a race (ie another racer, a coach, a race official or even a spectator), riding in an unsafe manner (ie chopping the field, swerving curb to curb while applying the brakes, etc), cutting the course and feeding outside the designated feedzone.

Reporting Bad Behavior ~ As racers, we need to understand that not every ‘mistake’ warrants a formal federal investigation that results in a racing suspension. The small ‘mistakes’ that many of us make in races can usually be dealt with constructively thru debriefing, mentoring and coaching. In many cases the rider simply does not know their actions were a problem or they have not learned how to ride differently. The other 1% of racing ‘mistakes’ are much bigger crimes that either endanger the lives of the peleton or change the outcome of the race. These crimes are way beyond mentoring and require a different approach altogether.

When you have been a victim or spectator of dangerous racing behavior (either isolated or ongoing) you (and any additional witnesses) should immediately notify a race official so the situation can be documented and handled appropriately. In some cases the officials will notify the athlete and/or their coach so the behavior can be modified. In situations where the behavior is ongoing, you and any other affected riders should submit a formal written complaint to your local USAC regional governing board.

In all cases, when on-going bad or dangerous behavior goes unreported, both the rider and the peleton will suffer the consequences as emotions escalate from one race to the next. Additionally, unreported dangerous riders could be granted a racing license upgrade which would allow them to advance and become a threat to the more elite riders in their new category.

At no time should riders take matters into their own hand and engage in heated arguments or make physical contact with an errant rider in an attempt to be heard or to correct the behavior. Give the situation to the race officials so they can document it and deal with the situation while you take a nap.

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The next LOTS Sessions:
Encino Velodrome ~ Saturday May 2th @ 1-3pm Ladies, Please bring a friend and plan to arrive at 12:30 so we can begin the warmup on time.

LOTS Session Fee is $10 and may be prepaid with your rsvp for your convenience. Please email your RSVP to me!

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The LA Velodrome racing schedule is available on-line.
LAVRA's next Race Day will be Sat April 25th.

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The 2009 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

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The 2009 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

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The 2009 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

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Look for us on Facebook!
Have a great week!!

Cheers ~ Julia

There is LOTS to do in the community

2009-03-23T19:39:00.000-07:00

The next LOTS Sessions:
Encino Velodrome ~ Saturday April 4th @ 1-3pm Ladies, Please arrive at 12:30 so we can begin the warmup on time. See add'l info below.

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LOTS is getting out into the community to meet and greet the Ladies! A huge “Thank you” to the staff at Two Wheels One Planet bike shop in Costa Mesa, CA for hosting their first “Ladies Night” last week. We had a full audience and there was plenty of food and drinks to go around. While guests were ‘meeting and greeting’, I had some great Madison DVDs playing on the front counter (many thanks to Al Nash). The videos attracted the attention of all the guests as most of them had never seen anything like it! Once the audience was seated I opened the evening by introducing everyone to the LOTS program and to the exciting sport of track cycling. After a brief slide show Perry Kramer of Giant Bicycles was introduced to the audience. Perry gave us an overview of Giant for Women’s website & product line before welcoming guest speaker Tara Llanas. Tara is an amazing lady who survived a life-changing mountain bike injury a year and a half ago while training for the Beijing Olympics. Her story can be found on her website. The evening ended with more Madison videos, time for Q&A’s , autographs (not mine!) and a raffle.

If your favorite bike shop or bike club is interested in hosting a Ladies Night, and you’d like LOTS to be part of the presentation, please send me an email so we can schedule the date!

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Sat Mar 28th ~ The Encino Velodrome will be hosting the 2nd event in their 2009 “Low Key Time Trial” race series. The morning Time Trials begin at 8AM. Please see their website for registration & event information and their calendar for a complete schedule.

Ladies ~ Earn one free raffle ticket for each event you race at the TT’s.
LKTT Dates: Feb 28th, Mar 28th, May 2nd,

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Sat April 4th ~ 1-3PM LOTS at Encino ~ Ladies, Please note: This Ladies Only Track School session will NOT include a New Rider Certification Class. This session is geared for experienced riders who have previously attended at least one LOTS Sessions and are already certified to ride the track. Rental bikes are available for use; bring your own Helmet, Pedals & Shoes. Experienced Riders & Racers should come early and be prepared for an action packed 2 hours of Track School designed to prepare you for both open training sessions and track racing!
All LOTS Sessions cost just $10 and may be prepaid.
Please email your RSVP to me!

Sat April 4th ~ 4PM Immediately following the LOTS Session, the Encino Velodrome will be hosting race #2 of their Bob Hansing Memorial Omnium Race Events. Ladies who have pre-registered to race the afternoon Omnium, will have their $10 LOTS Session fee waived and they will still be entered to win a same day race entry.

Combination Bob Hansing Omnium Races & LOTS Session dates will be Saturday: March 7, April 4, May 2, & June 6.

Additionally ~ Ladies who pay (or prepay) for an omnium entry are eligible to race the Co-Ed Madison for free.

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Tuesdays ~ The Encino Velodrome is now hosting TRAINING RACES every Tuesday Night. Track opens at 5:00 PM with the 5:30PM Warm Up Pace line (may be motor paced).

Race fee $5. So come on out and join the fun! Get a great workout and practice your race skills. All participants must be Track Certified. Racing license not required.

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May 3rd ~ San Luis Rey RR ~ Nature Valley Pro Ride schedule expands
In its second year, the Nature Valley Pro Ride is growing from three to six events. This unique program offers elite amateurs a chance to win a trip to the Nature Valley Grand Prix, the top ranked Pro/am race in the country, where they'll race on the Nature Valley Cycling Team. The Nature Valley Grand Prix, which begins June 10 in St. Paul, Minnesota, is the only race among America's biggest races to admit amateurs, giving them a chance to enjoy the full professional racing experience.
Six regional qualifiers have been selected from among the top amateur events across the country including May 3: San Luis Rey Road Race, San Diego, California Elite WCat 1-2
Each qualifying race will select one man and one woman who will travel to Minnesota to race as part of the Nature Valley Cycling Team at the Nature Valley Grand Prix. Each rider will receive a travel stipend, free entry, housing accommodations, and full team support. They will make public appearances, get pre-race introductions, participate in autograph sessions, and race in front of crowds in excess of 50,000 during this five-day stage race.
For more information, visit http://www.naturevalleygrandprix.com/nvpr/

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LOTS of Sponsors ~ All of us appreciate the roll that financial and equipment sponsors play in the sport of cycling. Without their support, most of what we do would be impossible!!

The LOTS program has acquired the support and sponsorship of the following companies:

Serfas & Serfas Optics ~ For all of your equipment and optical needs, please visit their websites. Headquartered in South Orange County, Serfas is proud to be our neighbor! If any of the LOTS participants would like to purchase items from Serfas, please email me and I will send you the info that you need.

Clif Bar ~ Food matters.We like food. Natural and organic foods aren’t just good for your body; they're good for the planet. Please visit their website for a complete review of all their products. Clif Bar is proud to provide the LOTS participants with their products. Look for them at the races in 2009!

Louis Garneau ~ Known for their Aero Helmets on the road and on the track, Louis Garneau has generously provided LOTS with a supply of Aero Helmets. Please email me for more information or see me at the races!

Please take the time to thank these sponsors for their generosity!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2009 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2009 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2009 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Look for us on Facebook!
Have a great week!!

Julia Cross
USAC Level 3 Coach
USAC Club # 12416

LOTS of Good Changes

2009-03-16T21:02:00.000-07:00

It is better to live than to live in fear.

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LOTS of good changes are coming to the LOTS program! Thank you everyone for your ongoing feedback with respect to the “Ladies Only Track Sessions”. The program thrives because of everyone who has approached me, Tara & Jenn with your comments, criticisms, suggestions, and feedback. We appreciate your openness! All three of us are very approachable and open. All of us want LOTS to have a positive impact on the growth and quality of women’s bike racing in Southern California both on the road and on the track.

One of the new directions we are taking begins with providing progressive rider education to a) the Ladies who are already certified b) the Ladies who are ready to begin thinking about racing and c) the Ladies who are experienced racers.

Beginning with the April 4th LOTS Session at Encino, we will only be offering a New Rider Certification Class at every other LOTS Session. This will give us the opportunity to provide quality coaching to newly certified and experienced riders. Together we will learn, review and practice pace line dynamics, Standing Start techniques for non-mass start events, how to get off the front of a dynamic peloton safely and efficiently along with many other useful skills. These advanced sessions will help give you the confidence you need to participate in open training sessions and even to begin racing.

Each of these advanced “Ladies Only Track School” sessions will have a licensed coach and an Elite VIP in attendance to share their experiences with us.

Whether you have 2 hrs of track experience or 2 decades of track experience, please join us on April 4th and let’s help each other develop these essential bike riding skills!

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Masters Track Worlds 2009 ~ The UCI has removed the 30-34 age category for both men & women and they have raised the maximum age to 75+ for men & women at the 2009 Masters Track Worlds. The complete article can be found at http://www.cyclingmasters.com.au/

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The next LOTS Sessions:
Encino Velodrome ~ Saturday April 4th @ 1-3pm Ladies, Please arrive at 12:30 so we can begin promptly and on time.
LA Velodrome ~ Next Session date TBD

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Sat Mar 7, 1-3PM ~ The dual goals of the LOTS program is to both introduce and educate as many women as possible in the exciting sport of track cycling. The next Ladies Only Track Session will be held on Saturday April 4th 1-3PM. This session will NOT include a New Rider Certification Class. This session is geared for experienced riders & riders who are already certified to ride the track or licensed to race on the track. As always, riders will need to bring their own Helmet, Pedals & Shoes. Rental bikes are available for use. Please come early and be prepared for an action packed hour of race training & skill development. All LOTS Sessions cost just $10. Riders who are pre-registered for the same-day omnium will have their LOTS Session fee waived!

Sat Apr4th @ 4PM ~ Immediately following the LOTS Session, the Encino Velodrome will be hosting race #2 of their Bob Hansing Memorial Omnium Race Events. If you are ready race, please plan now to join us. If you not ready to race on the track, please stay and watch the racing!

Combination Bob Hansing Omnium Races & LOTS Session dates will be Saturday: April 4, May 2, & June 6.

Reminder ~ Ladies who pay (or prepay) for an omnium entry are eligible to race the Co-Ed Madison for free.

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Sat Mar 28th ~ The Encino Velodrome will be hosting the 2nd event in their 2009 “Low Key Time Trial” race series. The morning Time Trials begin at 8AM. Please see their website for registration & event information and their calendar for a complete schedule.

Ladies ~ Earn one free raffle ticket for each event you race at the TT’s.
LKTT Dates: Feb 28th, Mar 28th, May 2nd,

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Sat April 25th ~ LAVRA is hosting the next event in their 2009 Time Trial Series at the LA Velodrome. The morning Time Trial Session begins at 9AM. Please plan to arrive early for warmup and registration. Please see their website for registration & event information.

Ladies ~ Earn one free raffle ticket for each event you race at the TT’s.
LAVRA TT Dates: Feb 7th, Mar 14th, Apr 25th, May 9th.

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Looking to Buy ~ Junior sized road bike ~ One of the local ladies is (still) looking to buy a race ready Junior sized road bike for an 8 yr old. Please let me know if you have anything like this for sale.

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Host Housing ~ The Encino Velodrome plans on making 2009's Far West Championships the biggest in years, and we need your help. Encino would like to offer host housing for racers coming from outside Southern California. We've all had fun meeting racers at other tracks, so here's a way to bring that fun home, and help spread the word about racing at the Encino Velodrome. As some of you may know, the Encino Velodrome is moving the Far West Championships from its traditional Labor Day Weekend dates to Memorial Day weekend for 2009.

So if you have room in your home and would like to help the Encino Velodrome, let Al Nash know by return e-mail aeniii@earthlink.net

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May 3rd ~ San Luis Rey RR ~ Nature Valley Pro Ride schedule expands
In its second year, the Nature Valley Pro Ride is growing from three to six events. This unique program offers elite amateurs a chance to win a trip to the Nature Valley Grand Prix, the top ranked Pro/am race in the country, where they'll race on the Nature Valley Cycling Team. The Nature Valley Grand Prix, which begins June 10 in St. Paul, Minnesota, is the only race among America's biggest races to admit amateurs, giving them a chance to enjoy the full professional racing experience.
Six regional qualifiers have been selected from among the top amateur events across the country including May 3: San Luis Rey Road Race, San Diego, California Elite WCat 1-2

Each qualifying race will select one man and one woman who will travel to Minnesota to race as part of the Nature Valley Cycling Team at the Nature Valley Grand Prix. Each rider will receive a travel stipend, free entry, housing accommodations, and full team support. They will make public appearances, get pre-race introductions, participate in autograph sessions, and race in front of crowds in excess of 50,000 during this five-day stage race.
For more information, visit http://www.naturevalleygrandprix.com/nvpr/
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Sun May 24th ~ Memorial Day Weekend Elite Women’s Madison ~ Ladies, make your plans now to join us on Memorial Day Weekend at the Encino Velodrome for the 2009 Far West Championships! These two days of action packed racing are filled with sprint and endurance events for everyone. But the highlight of the weekend will be the first ever Far West Championship Elite Women’s Madison. The Ladies Only Madison will be held on Sunday and will have its own prize purse not to be shared with any other race divisions. So, Ladies, grab your partner and swing her around and bring her on over to the Encino Velodrome for the Ladies Only Madison!

Host housing will be provided on a first come first serve basis.

Registration details to follow as we get closer to the race date.

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Attn Women’s Race Teams ~ Ready or not…USAC is changing its thinking! If you have any intention of riding for the US National Team, you absolutely must be a skilled track rider!! Now is a great time to plan a Track Cycling Clinic for your women’s team! Not only is track cycling fun but it teaches you many valuable skills that are essential for all cycling abilities and disciplines. Please contact me for more information!

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Ladies Only Tshirts ~ The Tshirts are slightly fitted and nicely feminine in a high quality fabric. Sizes range from S-M-Lg. The LOTS logo is displayed on the center front of the shirts (approx 6in diam). The Tshirts are a pretty “buttercup” yellow.
Order yours now for just $20! Send me an email and I’ll process your order! (We now have Pay-Pal to facilitate your payment!)

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The next LOTS Sessions:
Encino Velodrome ~ Saturday April 4th @ 1-3pm.
LA Velodrome ~ The next Session date is TBD.

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Friday Nights 8PM ~ Ladies, you are invited to join LAVRA for Friday Night Racing at the LA Velodrome for their 12 Friday Night Racing sessions Please see the Calendar for additional information.
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Tues Night Races ~ Encino Velodrome has started their Tues Night TRAINING RACES every Tuesday Night starting at 5:00 PM .

5:30 PM Warm Up paceline ( may be motorpaced )
6:00 PM 200 meter Time Trial
6:30 PM Sprint round
7:00 PM Points race
7:30 PM motor paced speed training *

Race fee $5. So come on out and join the fun ! Get a great workout and practice your race skills. All participants must be Track Certified.

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Do you Twitter? ~ Both the LA Velodrome and the Encino Velodrome do. How ’bout you? Find out what’s happening when it happens. Twitter keeps you up to date!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Have you seen USA Cycling's Web article featuring the LOTS program? If you, your employer or anyone you know, is interested in sponsoring the LOTS program, please contact me. The LOTS program is dedicated to introducing women to the exciting sport of track cycling and we intend to grow this program far into the future and to take it to as many tracks as possible!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
LOTS of Sponsors ~ All of us appreciate the roll that financial and equipment sponsors play in the sport of cycling. Without their support, most of what we do would be impossible!!

The LOTS program has acquired the support and sponsorship of the following companies:

Serfas & Serfas Optics ~ For all of your equipment and optical needs, please visit their websites. Headquartered in South Orange County, Serfas is proud to be our neighbor! If any of the LOTS participants would like to purchase items from Serfas, please email me and I will send you the info that you need.

Clif Bar ~ Food matters.We like food. Natural and organic foods aren’t just good for your body; they're good for the planet. Please visit their website for a complete review of all their products. Clif Bar is proud to provide the LOTS participants with their products. Look for them at the races in 2009!

Louis Garneau ~ Known for their Aero Helmets on the road and on the track, Louis Garneau has generously provided LOTS with a supply of Aero Helmets. Please email me for more information or see me at the races!

Please take the time to thank these sponsors for their generosity!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2009 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2009 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2009 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Have a great week!!

Julia Cross

USAC Level 3 Coach

USAC Club # 12416
Look for us on Facebook!

There are LOTS of Events this Month

2009-03-02T20:59:00.000-08:00

Tues Mar 3rd ~ The Encino Velodrome is now hosting TRAINING RACES every Tuesday Night starting at 5:00 PM.

5:30 PM Warm Up paceine ( may be motorpaced )
6:00 PM 200 meter Time Trial
6:30 PM Sprint round
7:00 PM Points race
7:30 PM motor paced speed training *

Race fee $5. So come on out and join the fun! Get a great workout and practice your race skills. All participants must be Track Certified.
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Sat Mar 7th ~ 1-3PM LOTS at Encino ~ The Encino Velodrome has invited us to host LOTS Sessions on the 1st Saturday of the month in 2009. We are excited to be given this additional opportunity to introduce and educate even more women into the sport of track cycling! These Saturday Ladies Only Track Sessions at Encino are scheduled to run from 1-3PM.
LOTS Session Fee is always $10 and it may be prepaid with your rsvp for your convenience. Please email your RSVP to me!

Sat Mar 7th ~ 4PM Immediately following the LOTS Session, the Encino Velodrome will be hosting race #1 of their Bob Hansing Memorial Omnium Race Events. While the LOTS Sessions are designed to introduce women to track cycling, they are equally designed to educate and prepare women for track racing.

So, all of the Ladies who attend the 2009 LOTS Sessions (Mar-Jun) at Encino on a race day will be entered into a drawing for one free same-day race entry.

Additionally, Ladies who have pre-registered to race the afternoon Omnium (please bring proof), will have their $10 LOTS Session fee waived and they will still be entered to win a same day race entry.

Combo Bob Hansing Omnium Races & LOTS Session dates will be Saturday: March 7, April 4, May 2, & June 6.

Finally ~ Ladies who pay (or prepay) for an omnium entry are eligible to race the Co-Ed Madison for free.

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Sat Mar 14th ~ AM TT’s & PM Omnium ~ LAVRA is hosting the next event in their 2009 Time Trial Series at the LA Velodrome next weekend. Ladies ~ Each TT event that you race earns you 1 raffle ticket to win a LG Aero Helmet at the end of the TT Series. And, Ladies, this is a great opportunity for you to prepare for Masters States in June! The morning Time Trial Session begins at 9AM. The afternoon Omnium begins at 3PM. Please plan to arrive early for warmup and registration. Please see their website for registration & event information. In addition to your race license, all race participants must be certified to ride at ADT.
Please note: Rental bikes are never available for racing at ADT.

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May 3rd ~ San Luis Rey RR ~ Nature Valley Pro Ride
In its second year, the Nature Valley Pro Ride is growing from three to six events. This unique program offers elite amateurs a chance to win a trip to the Nature Valley Grand Prix, the top ranked Pro/am race in the country, where they'll race on the Nature Valley Cycling Team. The Nature Valley Grand Prix, which begins June 10 in St. Paul, Minnesota, is the only race among America's biggest races to admit amateurs, giving them a chance to enjoy the full professional racing experience.

Six regional qualifiers have been selected from among the top amateur events across the country.
They are listed below.
March 29: Jefferson Cup Road Race, Charlottesville, Virginia
April 4: Hillsboro Roubaix, St. Louis, Missouri
April 25 & 26: Wente Vineyards Road Race & Criterium*, San Francisco, California
May 2 & 3: Glenwood Road Race & Longbranch Classic Road Race*, Seattle, Washington
May 3: San Luis Rey Road Race, San Diego, California
May 10: Bear Mountain Road Race, New York, New York
* Scored as an omnium
Each qualifying race will select one man and one woman who will travel to Minnesota to race as part of the Nature Valley Cycling Team at the Nature Valley Grand Prix. Each rider will receive a travel stipend, free entry, housing accommodations, and full team support. They will make public appearances, get pre-race introductions, participate in autograph sessions, and race in front of crowds in excess of 50,000 during this five-day stage race.
For more information, visit http://www.naturevalleygrandprix.com/nvpr/

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
LOTS of Sponsors ~ All of us appreciate the roll that financial and equipment sponsors play in the sport of cycling. Without their support, most of what we do would be impossible!!

The LOTS program has acquired the support and sponsorship of the following companies:

Serfas & Serfas Optics ~ For all of your equipment and optical needs, please visit their websites. Headquartered in South Orange County, Serfas is proud to be our neighbor! If any of the LOTS participants would like to purchase items from Serfas, please email me and I will send you the info that you need.

Clif Bar ~ Food matters.We like food. Natural and organic foods aren’t just good for your body; they're good for the planet. Please visit their website for a complete review of all their products. Clif Bar is proud to provide the LOTS participants with their products. Look for them at the races in 2009!

Louis Garneau ~ Known for their Aero Helmets on the road and on the track, Louis Garneau has generously provided LOTS with a supply of Aero Helmets. Please email me for more information or see me at the races!

Please take the time to thank these sponsors for their generosity!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2009 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2009 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2008 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Have a great week!!

Julia Cross
Look for us on Facebook!

LOTS of cycling around the Southland

2009-02-23T21:20:00.000-08:00

It is better to live than to live in fear.

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Cyclists at risk for bone loss
The sport's low-impact nature isn't conducive to building strong bones. Adding high-impact exercises can ease the risks of injury.
By Jeannine Stein February 16, 2009
LA Times article

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The next LOTS Sessions:
Encino Velodrome ~ Saturday Mar 7th @ 1-3pm (Plan to arrive at 12:30).
LA Velodrome ~ Next Session date TBD

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Sat Feb 14th ~ A huge “Thank you” to everyone who attended the Valentine’s Day LOTS Session at ADT last week! With over 30 Ladies in attendance, it was a busy session! Ted, Tim & John ~ your support, your coaching and your wrenching abilities are appreciated by all of us! Tara, Marcella, Alisha & Pat ~ the sessions are successful because of your patient mentoring. Ladies ~ thank you for joining us and allowing us to share our track with you.

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Sat Feb 28th, 8AM ~ The Encino Velodrome will be hosting the first event in their 2009 “Low Key Time Trial” race series this coming weekend. The morning Time Trials begin at 8AM. Please see their website for registration & event information and their calendar for a complete schedule of all their activities.

Ladies if you are already certified and want to take the next step towards racing or prepare for State & National Time trials, this is an excellent opportunity for you! LOTS will provide on-site coaching to help get you started!

Earn one free raffle ticket for each event you race at the TT’s. (see info below…)

LKTT Dates: Feb 28th, Mar 28th, May 2nd,

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Sat Mar 7, 1-3PM ~ The Primary goal of the LOTS program is to introduce and educate as many women as possible in the exciting sport of track cycling. Both new and experienced riders are encouraged to join us at the Encino Velodrome on Saturday Mar 7th 1-3PM for the next Ladies Only Track Session. As always, riders will need to bring their own Helmet, Pedals & Shoes. Rental bikes are available for use. Experienced Riders & Racers should come early and be prepared for an action packed hour of race training designed to prepare you for the track racing season that is here! All LOTS Sessions cost just $10. This fee includes the use of a rental bike, coaching, and 2 hrs of track time. Riders who are pre-registered for the same-day omnium will have their LOTS Session fee waived! (see below for additional info…)

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Attn: Ladies Only! Thanks to our sponsor Louis Garneau, LOTS has donated one Time Trial Helmet to both LAVRA & Encino for the Ladies who participate in either of these 2 Time Trial Series. Every Lady who registers for and races in a TT event, will have their name put into the drawing for a helmet. “One entry per event per track” means that if you race 3 TT events at only 1 of Encino’s TT Days, your name would be entered into Encino’s drawing 3 times. If you race 3 TT events at each of the 3 TT Days, your name would entered 9 times. Same thing goes for ADT. Each track will have separate entries, separate drawings and separate prizes. As the season progresses we will be adding items to be won!
So Ladies, join us for as many Time Trials as you want and get your name entered in the drawings as many times as you want!

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Sat Mar 14th ~ LAVRA is hosting the next event in their 2009 Time Trial Series at the LA Velodrome. The morning Time Trial Session begins at 9AM. Please plan to arrive early for warmup and registration. Please see their website for registration & event information.
LAVRA TT Dates: Feb 7th, Mar 14th, Apr 25th, May 9th.

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Sat Feb 28th ~ The Encino Velodrome will be hosting the first event in their 2009 “Low Key Time Trial” race series. The morning Time Trials begin at 8AM. Please see their website for registration & event information and their calendar for a complete schedule.
LKTT Dates: Feb 28th, Mar 28th, May 2nd,

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Looking to Buy ~ Junior sized bike ~ One of the local ladies is (still) looking to buy an inexpensive race ready Junior sized road bike for an 8 yr old. Please let me know if you have anything like this for sale.

Looking to Sell ~ 52cm 2008 TK2 Felt Track Frame/Fork. NEVER been ridden. It can come with the Dura Ace crank, ultegra pedals, bars, seatpost and seat at no additional cost if the individual wants them. Pretty much the only thing the bike is missing is wheels! Asking price is $650

Please email me for more info.

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Host Housing ~ The Encino Velodrome plans on making 2009's Far West Championships the biggest in years, and we need your help. Encino would like to offer host housing for racers coming from outside Southern California. We've all had fun meeting racers at other tracks, so here's a way to bring that fun home, and help spread the word about racing at the Encino Velodrome. As some of you may know, the Encino Velodrome is moving the Far West Championships from its traditional Labor Day Weekend dates to Memorial Day weekend for 2009.

So if you have room in your home and would like to help the Encino Velodrome, let Al Nash know by return e-mail aeniii@earthlink.net

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
LOTS at Encino ~ The Encino Velodrome has invited us to host LOTS Sessions on the 1st Saturday of the month in 2009. We are excited to be given this additional opportunity to introduce and educate even more women into the sport of track cycling! These Saturday Ladies Only Track Sessions at Encino are scheduled to run from 1-3PM.
LOTS Session Fee is $10 and it may be prepaid with your rsvp for your convenience. Please email your RSVP to me!

Immediately following each LOTS Session, the Encino Velodrome will be hosting one of their Bob Hansing Memorial Omnium Race Events. While the LOTS Sessions are designed to introduce women to track cycling, they are equally designed to educate and prepare women for track racing.

So, all of the Ladies who attend the 2009 LOTS Sessions (Mar-Jun) at Encino on a race day will be entered into a drawing for one free same-day race entry.

Additionally, Ladies who have pre-registered to race the afternoon Omnium (bring proof), will have their $10 LOTS Session fee waived and they will still be entered to win a same day race entry.

Combination Bob Hansing Omnium Races & LOTS Session dates will be Saturday: March 7, April 4, May 2, & June 6.

Finally ~ Ladies who pay (or prepay) for an omnium entry are eligible to race the Co-Ed Madison for free.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sun May 24th ~ Memorial Day Weekend Elite Women’s Madison ~ Ladies, make your plans now to join us on Memorial Day Weekend at the Encino Velodrome for the 2009 Far West Championships! These two days of action packed racing are filled with sprint and endurance events for everyone. But the highlight of the weekend will be the first ever Far West Championship Elite Women’s Madison. The Ladies Only Madison will be held on Sunday and will have its own prize purse not to be shared with any other race divisions. So, Ladies, grab your partner and swing her around and bring her on over to the Encino Velodrome for the Ladies Only Madison!

Host housing will be provided on a first come first serve basis. Registration details to follow as we get closer to the race date.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Attn Women’s Race Teams ~ Ready or not…the So Cal bike racing season is about to start! Now is a great time to plan a Track Cycling Clinic for your women’s team! Not only is track cycling fun but it teaches you many valuable skills that are essential for all cycling abilities and disciplines. Please contact me for more information!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Ladies Only Tshirts ~ The LOTS Tshirts are slightly fitted and nicely feminine in a high quality fabric. Sizes range from S-M-Lg.
Order yours now for just $20! Send me an email and I’ll process your order! (We now have Pay-Pal to facilitate your payment!)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The next LOTS Sessions:
Encino Velodrome ~ Saturday Mar 7th @ 1-3pm.
LA Velodrome ~ The next Session date is TBD.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Friday Nights 8PM ~ Ladies, you are invited to join LAVRA for Friday Night Racing at the LA Velodrome for their 12 Friday Night Racing sessions Please see the Calendar for additional information.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Do you Twitter? ~ Both the LA Velodrome and the Encino Velodrome do. How ’bout you? Find out what’s happening when it happens. Twitter keeps you up to date!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Have you seen USA Cycling's Web article featuring the LOTS program? If you, your employer or anyone you know, is interested in sponsoring the LOTS program, please contact me. The LOTS program is dedicated to introducing women to the exciting sport of track cycling and we intend to grow this program far into the future and to take it to as many tracks as possible!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
LOTS of Sponsors ~ All of us appreciate the roll that financial and equipment sponsors play in the sport of cycling. Without their support, most of what we do would be impossible!!

The LOTS program has acquired the support and sponsorship of the following companies:

Serfas & Serfas Optics ~ For all of your equipment and optical needs, please visit their websites. Headquartered in South Orange County, Serfas is proud to be our neighbor! If any of the LOTS participants would like to purchase items from Serfas, please email me and I will send you the info that you need.

Clif Bar ~ Food matters.We like food. Natural and organic foods aren’t just good for your body; they're good for the planet. Please visit their website for a complete review of all their products. Clif Bar is proud to provide the LOTS participants with their products. Look for them at the races in 2009!

Louis Garneau ~ Known for their Aero Helmets on the road and on the track, Louis Garneau has generously provided LOTS with a supply of Aero Helmets. Please email me for more information or see me at the races!

Please take the time to thank these sponsors for their generosity!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2009 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2009 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2008 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Have a great week!!

Julia Cross
Look for us on Facebook!
LOTS is now USAC Club #12416

LOTS of Valentine's Day Hugs!

2009-02-09T20:44:00.000-08:00

It is better to live than to live in fear.

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The next LOTS Sessions:
Encino Velodrome ~ Saturday Mar 7th @ 1-3pm (Please arrive at 12:30).
LA Velodrome ~ Saturday February 14th @ 10am-12pm **See below for additional info!**

Happy Valentine's Day!!

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Sat Feb 14th 10-12pm ~ We are really excited to let you know that LOTS has secured a spot on the busy calendar at the LA Velodrome! But we need your help!! The LA Velodrome can no longer offer LOTS complimentary track time. Effective immediately, LOTS is required to pay the club fee of several hundred $$$ for each 2hr LOTS Session. Please bring a friend or teammate and send me an RSVP ASAP letting me know who & how many will be attending to secure the next session! Participation levels will determine how many sessions per year we can afford to schedule at ADT.

Please Note: Dismissal times are often open ended and can be flexible, however the start times are firm! Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early so we can start on time!

LOTS Session Fee is $10 and it may be prepaid thru PayPal for your convenience. Please email me for more info!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sat Mar 7, 1-3PM ~ The Primary goal of the LOTS program is to introduce and educate as many women as possible in the exciting sport of track cycling. Both new and experienced riders are encouraged to join us at the Encino Velodrome on Saturday Mar 7th 1-3PM for the next Ladies Only Track Session. As always, riders will need to bring their own Helmet, Pedals & Shoes. Rental bikes are available for use. Experienced Riders should come early and be prepared for an action packed hour of intense training designed to prepare you for the track racing season that is already upon us! All LOTS Sessions cost just $10 and may be pre-paid for your convenience. This fee includes the use of a rental bike, coaching, and 2 hrs of track time.

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Attn: Ladies Only! Thanks to our sponsor Louis Garneau, LOTS has donated one Time Trial Helmet to both LAVRA & Encino for the Ladies who participate in either of these 2 Time Trial Series. Every Lady who registers for and races in a TT event, will have their name put into the drawing for a helmet. “One entry per event per track” means that if you race 3 TT events at only 1 of Encino’s TT Days, your name would be entered into Encino’s drawing 3 times. If you race 3 TT events at each of the 3 TT Days, your name would entered 9 times. Same thing goes for ADT. Each track will have separate entries, separate drawings and separate prizes. As the season progresses we will be adding items to be won!
So Ladies, join us for as many Time Trials as you want and get your name entered in the drawings as many times as you want!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sat Mar 14th ~ LAVRA is hosting the next event in their 2009 Time Trial Series at the LA Velodrome. The morning Time Trial Session begins at 9AM. Please plan to arrive early for warmup and registration. Please see their website for registration & event information.
LAVRA TT Dates: Feb 7th, Mar 14th, Apr 25th, May 9th.

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Sat Feb 28th ~ The Encino Velodrome will be hosting the first event in their 2009 “Low Key Time Trial” race series. The morning Time Trials begin at 8AM. Please see their website for registration & event information.
LKTT Dates: Feb 28th, Mar 28th, May 2nd

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Looking to Buy ~ Junior sized road bike ~ One of the local ladies is (still) looking to buy a race ready Junior sized road bike for an 8 yr old. Please let me know if you have anything like this for sale.

Looking to Sell ~ One of the Ladies is selling a very small (46 cm) track bike with full size (700) wheels. Another Lady is selling a small (50 cm) track bike. Please email me if your interested.

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Host Housing ~ The Encino Velodrome plans on making 2009's Far West Championships the biggest in years, and we need your help. Encino would like to offer host housing for racers coming from outside Southern California. We've all had fun meeting racers at other tracks, so here's a way to bring that fun home, and help spread the word about racing at the Encino Velodrome. As some of you may know, the Encino Velodrome is moving the Far West Championships from its traditional Labor Day Weekend dates to Memorial Day weekend for 2009.

So if you have room in your home and would like to help the Encino Velodrome, let Al Nash know by return e-mail aeniii@earthlink.net

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
LOTS at Encino ~ The Encino Velodrome has invited us to host LOTS Sessions on the 1st Saturday of the month in 2009. We are excited to be given this additional opportunity to introduce and educate even more women into the sport of track cycling! These Saturday Ladies Only Track Sessions at Encino are scheduled to run from 1-3PM.
LOTS Session Fee is $10 and it may be prepaid with your rsvp for your convenience. Please email me for more info!

Immediately following each LOTS Session, the Encino Velodrome will be hosting one of their Bob Hansing Memorial Omnium Race Events. While the LOTS Sessions are designed to introduce women to track cycling, they are equally designed to educate and prepare women for track racing.

So, all of the Ladies who attend the 2009 LOTS Sessions (Mar-Jun) at Encino on a race day will be entered into a drawing for one free same-day race entry.

Additionally, Ladies who have pre-registered to race the afternoon Omnium (bring proof), will have their $10 LOTS Session fee waived and they will still be entered to win a same day race entry.

Combination Bob Hansing Omnium Races & LOTS Session dates will be Saturday: March 7, April 4, May 2, & June 6.

Finally ~ Ladies who pay (or prepay) for an omnium entry are eligible to race the Co-Ed Madison for free.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sun May 24th ~ Memorial Day Weekend Elite Women’s Madison ~ Ladies, make your plans now to join us on Memorial Day Weekend at the Encino Velodrome for the 2009 Far West Championships! These two days of action packed racing are filled with sprint and endurance events for everyone. But the highlight of the weekend will be the first ever Far West Championship Elite Women’s Madison. The Ladies Only Madison will be held on Sunday and will have its own prize purse not to be shared with any other race divisions. So, Ladies, grab your partner and swing her around and bring her on over to the Encino Velodrome for the Ladies Only Madison!

Host housing will be provided on a first come first serve basis. Registration details to follow as we get closer to the race date.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Attn Women’s Race Teams ~ Ready or not…the So Cal bike racing season is about to start! Now is a great time to plan a Track Cycling Clinic for your women’s team! Not only is track cycling fun but it teaches you many valuable skills that are essential for all cycling abilities and disciplines. Please contact me for more information!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Ladies Only Tshirts ~ This fundraiser will bring some much needed finances into the program allowing us to grow LOTS into 2009. The Tshirts are slightly fitted and nicely feminine in a high quality fabric. Sizes range from S-M-Lg. If you go to my blog you will see the new LOTS Logo on the right hand side. This logo is displayed on the center front of the shirts (approx 6in diam). The Tshirts are a pretty “buttercup” yellow.
Order yours now for just $20! Send me an email and I’ll process your order! (We now have Pay-Pal to facilitate your payment!)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The next LOTS Sessions:
Encino Velodrome ~ Saturday Mar 7th @ 1-3pm.
LA Velodrome ~ Saturday February 14th @ 10am-12pm.

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Friday Nights 8PM ~ Ladies, you are invited to join LAVRA this Friday Feb 13th for Friday Night Racing at the LA Velodrome for the next race event of their 12 Friday Night Racing sessions Please see the Calendar for additional information.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Do you Twitter? ~ Both the LA Velodrome and the Encino Velodrome do. How ’bout you? Find out what’s happening when it happens. Twitter keeps you up to date!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Have you seen USA Cycling's Web article featuring the LOTS program? If you, your employer or anyone you know, is interested in sponsoring the LOTS program, please contact me. The LOTS program is dedicated to introducing women to the exciting sport of track cycling and we intend to grow this program far into the future and to take it to as many tracks as possible!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
LOTS of Sponsors ~ All of us appreciate the roll that financial and equipment sponsors play in the sport of cycling. Without their support, most of what we do would be impossible!!

The LOTS program has acquired the support and sponsorship of the following companies:

Serfas & Serfas Optics ~ For all of your equipment and optical needs, please visit their websites. Headquartered in South Orange County, Serfas is proud to be our neighbor! If any of the LOTS participants would like to purchase items from Serfas, please email me and I will send you the info that you need.

Clif Bar ~ Food matters.We like food. Natural and organic foods aren’t just good for your body; they're good for the planet. Please visit their website for a complete review of all their products. Clif Bar is proud to provide the LOTS participants with their products. Look for them at the races in 2009!

Louis Garneau ~ Known for their Aero Helmets on the road and on the track, Louis Garneau has generously provided LOTS with a supply of Aero Helmets. Please email me for more information or see me at the races!

Please take the time to thank these sponsors for their generosity!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2009 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2009 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2008 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

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Have a great week!!

Julia Cross
Look for us now on Facebook!

Do you have LOTS of tools in your tool box?

2009-01-26T20:49:00.000-08:00

It is better to live than to live in fear.

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The next LOTS Sessions:
Encino Velodrome ~ Saturday Feb 7th @ 3-4pm (Please arrive at 2:30).
LA Velodrome ~ Saturday Feb 14th @ 10am-12pm **See below for additional info**!

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What’s in your tool box? ~ Bike tools come in all shapes and sizes. While many tools are purchased at a bike shop and contained in a gear bag, other tools are learned on the bike.

Whether you ride on the track, on the road or in the dirt, the skills that are essential to successful cycling cannot be dismissed or substituted without consequence.

Track cycling has long been referred to as “pure” cycling. On the track you are forced to develop certain skills (herein referred to as “tools”) that make track cycling fun for you and safe for everyone around you. It just so happens that those same tools also carry over to most of the other cycling disciplines.

Cornering ~ Perhaps the most fundamental tools that track riders need in their tool box is the ability to hold a straight line as they lean through the turns while accelerating. Braking, backing off the pedals, steering from the bars and even hesitating will all send you (and likely the folks around you) sliding down the track at some point in time.

Braking ~ Track bikes have no brakes. The tool needed to adjust your speed up or down involves your feet not your hands. Intentional speed and lane changes require time and planning so the riders around you have time to interpret your actions and act accordingly. The riders around you simply cannot adjust to unpredictable speed or lane changes.

Looking ~ Velodromes around the world require riders to adhere to strict rules regarding training lanes and passing or transition lanes. Changing lanes at speed requires riders to develop the tool of looking in the direction you intend to move before moving up or down the track surface.

Pedaling ~ When the rider’s ability to coast and/or change gears in motion is removed, poor pedaling techniques are amplified. Smashing down on the pedals utilizing only the thigh muscles while failing to pull back and up on the backstroke sufficiently will leave riders and spectators wondering if this is a cycling or equestrian sport. The tool required is the ability to pedal in full circles including the bottom and back half of the circle.

Awareness ~ Understanding how one riders actions (no matter how small) affect the riders around and behind you is another valuable track tool. Being aware of everyone’s location and determining their intentions is essential. Riders need to realize how quickly things can happen on a 250m track. Riders must learn to constantly scan the track ahead and behind them to determine who is where at what speed. Awareness is likely the most important safety tool to have in your tool box.

Anticipation ~ It is enjoyable to watch international track events where multiple languages are spoken. The body language of the athletes combined with the strictly enforced track rules leave little doubt as to the intentions of the riders. Learning to anticipate speed changes and lane changes through body language is a tool that will allow riders to act more and react less.

Knowing what’s in your tool box will help you identify what’s missing.

Cheers!

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Sat Feb 7th 1:00-3:00 ~ Encino Velodrome Ladies Only Madison School ~ This is the final session of this series. If you are interested in learning the Madison, please let us know so we can schedule additional sessions.

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Feb 7th 3-4PM ~ The Primary goal of the LOTS program is to introduce and educate as many women as possible in the exciting sport of track cycling. Both new and experienced riders are encouraged to join us at the Encino Velodrome on Saturday Feb 7th 3-4PM for the next Ladies Only Track Session. As always, riders will need to bring their own Helmet, Pedals & Shoes. Rental bikes are available for use. Experienced Riders should come early and be prepared for an action packed hour of intense training designed to prepare you for the track racing season that is already upon us!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sat Feb 14th 10-12pm ~ We are really excited to let you know that LOTS has secured a spot on the busy calendar at the LA Velodrome! But we need your help!! The LA Velodrome can no longer offer LOTS complimentary track time. Effective immediately, LOTS is required to pay the club fee of several hundred $$$ for each 2hr LOTS Session. Please bring a friend or teammate and send me an RSVP ASAP letting me know who & how many will be attending to secure the next session! Participation levels will determine how many sessions per year we can afford to schedule at ADT.

Please Note: Dismissal times are often open ended and can be flexible, however the start times are firm! Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early so we can start on time!

LOTS Session Fee is $10 and it may be prepaid thru PayPal for your convenience. Please email me for more info!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Attn: Ladies Only! Thanks to our sponsor Louis Garneau, LOTS has donated one Time Trial Helmet to both LAVRA & Encino for the Ladies who participate in either of these 2 Time Trial Series. Every Lady who registers for and races in a TT event, will have their name put into the drawing for a helmet. “One entry per event per track” means that if you race 3 TT events at only 1 of Encino’s TT Days, your name would be entered into Encino’s drawing 3 times. If you race 3 TT events at each of the 3 TT Days, your name would entered 9 times. Same thing goes for ADT. Each track will have separate entries, separate drawings and separate prizes. As the season progresses we will be adding items to be won!
Ladies, join us for as many Time Trials as you want and get your name entered in the drawings as many times as you want!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sat Feb 7th ~ LAVRA is hosting the first event in their 2009 Time Trial Series at the LA Velodrome. The morning Time Trial Session begins at 9AM. Please plan to arrive early for warmup and registration. Please see their website for registration & event information.
LAVRA TT Dates: Feb 7th, Mar 14th, Apr 25th, May 9th.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sat Feb 28th ~ The Encino Velodrome will be hosting the first event in their 2009 “Low Key Time Trial” race series. The morning Time Trials begin at 8AM. Please see their website for registration & event information.
LKTT Dates: Feb 28th, Mar 28th, May 2nd,

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Looking to Buy ~ Junior sized road bike ~ One of the local ladies is (still) looking to buy a race ready Junior sized road bike for an 8 yr old. Please let me know if you have anything like this for sale.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Host Housing ~ The Encino Velodrome plans on making 2009's Far West Championships the biggest in years, and we need your help. Encino would like to offer host housing for racers coming from outside Southern California. We've all had fun meeting racers at other tracks, so here's a way to bring that fun home, and help spread the word about racing at the Encino Velodrome. As some of you may know, the Encino Velodrome is moving the Far West Championships from its traditional Labor Day Weekend dates to Memorial Day weekend for 2009.

If you have room in your home and would like to help the Encino Velodrome, let Al Nash know by return e-mail aeniii@earthlink.net

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
LOTS at Encino ~ The Encino Velodrome has invited us to host LOTS Sessions on the 1st Saturday of the month in 2009. We are excited to be given this additional opportunity to introduce and educate even more women into the sport of track cycling! These Saturday Ladies Only Track Sessions at Encino are scheduled to run from 1-3PM.
LOTS Session Fee is $10 and it may be prepaid with your rsvp for your convenience. Please email me for more info!

Immediately following each LOTS Session, the Encino Velodrome will be hosting one of their Bob Hansing Memorial Omnium Race Events. While the LOTS Sessions are designed to introduce women to track cycling, they are equally designed to educate and prepare women for track racing.

First, all of the Ladies who attend the 2009 LOTS Sessions (Mar-Jun) at Encino on a race day will be entered into a drawing for one free same-day race entry.

Additionally, Ladies who have pre-registered to race the afternoon Omnium (bring proof), will have their $10 LOTS Session fee waived and they will still be entered to win a same day race entry.

Combination Bob Hansing Omnium Races & LOTS Session dates will be Saturday: March 7, April 4, May 2, & June 6.

Finally ~ Ladies who pay (or prepay) for an omnium entry are eligible to race the Co-Ed Madison for free.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sun May 24th ~ Memorial Day Weekend Elite Women’s Madison ~ Ladies, make your plans now to join us on Memorial Day Weekend at the Encino Velodrome for the 2009 Far West Championships! These two days of action packed racing are filled with sprint and endurance events for everyone. But the highlight of the weekend will be the first ever Far West Championship Elite Women’s Madison. The Ladies Only Madison will be held on Sunday and will have its own prize purse not to be shared with any other race divisions. So, Ladies, grab your partner and swing her around and bring her on over to the Encino Velodrome for the Ladies Only Madison!

Host housing will be provided on a first come first serve basis. Registration details to follow as we get closer to the race date.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Attn Women’s Race Teams ~ Ready or not…the So Cal bike racing season is about to start! Now is a great time to plan a Track Cycling Clinic for your women’s team! Not only is track cycling fun but it teaches you many valuable skills that are essential for all cycling abilities and disciplines. Please contact me for more information!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Ladies Only Tshirts ~ This fundraiser will bring some much needed finances into the program allowing us to grow LOTS into 2009. The Tshirts are slightly fitted and nicely feminine in a high quality fabric. Sizes range from S-M-Lg. If you go to my blog you will see the new LOTS Logo on the right hand side. This logo is displayed on the center front of the shirts (approx 6in diam). The Tshirts are a pretty “buttercup” yellow.
Order yours now for just $20! Send me an email and I’ll process your order! (We now have Pay-Pal to facilitate your payment!)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The next LOTS Sessions:
Encino Velodrome ~ Saturday Feb 7th @ 3-4pm.
LA Velodrome ~ Saturday Feb 14th @ 10am-12pm.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Friday Nights 8PM ~ Ladies, you are invited to join LAVRA for Friday Night Racing at the LA Velodrome for their 12 Friday Night Racing sessions Please see the Calendar for additional information.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Do you Twitter? ~ Both the LA Velodrome and the Encino Velodrome do. How ’bout you? Find out what’s happening when it happens. Twitter keeps you up to date!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Have you seen USA Cycling's Web article featuring the LOTS program? If you, your employer or anyone you know, is interested in sponsoring the LOTS program, please contact me. The LOTS program is dedicated to introducing women to the exciting sport of track cycling and we intend to grow this program far into the future and to take it to as many tracks as possible!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
LOTS of Sponsors ~ All of us appreciate the roll that financial and equipment sponsors play in the sport of cycling. Without their support, most of what we do would be impossible!!

The LOTS program has acquired the support and sponsorship of the following companies:

Serfas & Serfas Optics ~ For all of your equipment and optical needs, please visit their websites. Headquartered in South Orange County, Serfas is proud to be our neighbor! If any of the LOTS participants would like to purchase items from Serfas, please email me and I will send you the info that you need.

Clif Bar ~ Food matters.We like food. Natural and organic foods aren’t just good for your body; they're good for the planet. Please visit their website for a complete review of all their products. Clif Bar is proud to provide the LOTS participants with their products. Look for them at the races in 2009!

Louis Garneau ~ Known for their Aero Helmets on the road and on the track, Louis Garneau has generously provided LOTS with a supply of Aero Helmets. Please email me for more information or see me at the races!

Please take the time to thank these sponsors for their generosity!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2009 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2009 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2008 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Have a great week!!

Julia Cross

Look for us on Facebook

LOTS of great things are happening!

2009-01-12T18:20:00.000-08:00

It is better to live than to live in fear.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The next LOTS Sessions:
Encino Velodrome ~ Saturday January 17th @ 3-4pm.
LA Velodrome ~ Saturday February 14th @ 10am-12pm**See below for additional info!

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Sat Jan 17th 1:00-3:00 ~ Encino Velodrome Ladies Only Madison School ~ The LOTS Madison Training Sessions are open to Cat 3 Track Women of all ages. Ladies, please plan to attend the next session on Sat Jan 17th at the Encino Velodrome for just $10 per session. Due to the skill, technical, and awareness requirements of the Madison ALL participants must meet the following requirements:

1) Riders Must possess a valid annual USAC Race License.
2) Riders Must be a Track Category 3 or higher.
3) Bring ALL of your own equipment including 2 matching Jerseys.
4) Bring a Friend or Teammate. This is a “team” event.

Please let me know if a) you plan to participate but can not meet one or more of the requirements or b) you have any questions or concerns!!
The remaining LOTS Madison School Session dates are as follows:
Saturdays: Jan 17th 1-3PM ~ Jan 24th 1-3PM ~ Feb 7th 1-3PM

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Sat Jan 17th 3-4PM ~ The Primary goal of the LOTS program is to introduce and educate as many women as possible in the exciting sport of track cycling. Both new and experienced riders are encouraged to join us at the Encino Velodrome on Saturday January 17th 3-4PM and February 7th 3-4PM for the next 2 Ladies Only Track Sessions. As always, riders will need to bring their own Helmet, Pedals & Shoes. Rental bikes are available for use. Experienced Riders should come early and be prepared for an action packed hour of intense training designed to prepare you for the track racing season that is already upon us!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sat Jan 24th ~ The LAVRA Winter Cup (track) Omnium will be held at the LA Velodrome. The morning race session begins at 9AM and provides race events for Masters and younger Juniors. The afternoon race session begins at 3PM and provides race events for Elite racers and older Juniors.

Race Day Registration increases +$5 per event so be sure to Pre-register on-line!

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Sat Feb 14th 10-12am ~ We're Back!!! We are really excited to let you all know that LOTS has secured a spot on the busy calendar at the LA Velodrome! But we need your help!! The LA Velodrome can no longer offer LOTS complimentary track time. Effective immediately, LOTS is required to pay the club fee of several hundred $$$ for each 2hr LOTS Session. Until LOTS is fully funded through sponsorship and participation, we will be forced to cancel sessions with low attendance. Your participation will determine how many sessions LOTS can afford to hold at ADT this year. So, Ladies, please bring a friend or teammate and send me an RSVP ASAP letting me know who & how many will be attending so we can secure the next session!

Please Note: Dismissal times are often open ended and can be flexible, however the start times are firm! Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early so we can start on time!

LOTS Session Fee is $10 and it may be prepaid thru PayPal for your convenience. Please email me for more info!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Attn: Ladies Only! Thanks to our sponsor Louis Garneau, LOTS has donated one Time Trial Helmet to both LAVRA & Encino for the Ladies who participate in either/both of these 2 Time Trial Series. Every Lady who registers for and races in a TT event, will have their name put into the drawing for a helmet. “One entry per event per track” means that if you race 3 TT events at only 1 of Encino’s TT Days, your name would be entered into Encino’s drawing 3 times. If you race 3 TT events at 3 different TT Days at ADT, your name would entered into ADT's drawing 9 times. Each track will have separate entries, separate drawings and separate prizes. As the season progresses we will be adding items to be won!
So Ladies, join us for as many Time Trials as you want and get your name entered in the drawings as many times as you want!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sat Feb 7th ~ LAVRA is hosting the first event in their 2009 Time Trial Series at the LA Velodrome. The morning Time Trial Session begins at 9AM. Please plan to arrive early for warmup and registration. Please see their website for registration & event information.
LAVRA TT Dates: Feb 7th, Mar 14th, Apr 25th, May 9th.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sat Feb 28th ~ The Encino Velodrome will be hosting the first event in their 2009 “Low Key Time Trial” race series. The morning Time Trials begin at 8AM. Please see their website for registration & event information.
LKTT Dates: Feb 28th, Mar 28th, May 2nd

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Looking to Buy ~ Junior sized bike ~ One of the local ladies is (still) looking to buy a race ready Junior sized road bike for an 8 yr old. Please let me know if you have anything like this for sale.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Host Housing ~ The Encino Velodrome plans on making 2009's Far West Championships the biggest in years, and we need your help. Encino would like to offer host housing for racers coming from outside Southern California. We've all had fun meeting racers at other tracks, so here's a way to bring that fun home, and help spread the word about racing at the Encino Velodrome. As some of you may know, the Encino Velodrome is moving the Far West Championships from its traditional Labor Day Weekend dates to Memorial Day weekend for 2009.

So if you have room in your home and would like to help the Encino Velodrome, let Al Nash know by return e-mail aeniii@earthlink.net

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
LOTS at Encino ~ The Encino Velodrome has invited us to host LOTS Sessions from 1-3PM on the 1st Saturday of every month in 2009. We are excited to be given this additional opportunity to introduce and educate even more women into the sport of track cycing! These Saturday Ladies Only Track Sessions at Encino are scheduled to run from 1-3PM.
LOTS Session Fee is $10 and it may be prepaid with your RSVP for your convenience. Please email me for more info!

Immediately following each LOTS Session, the Encino Velodrome will be hosting one of their Bob Hansing Memorial Omnium Race Events. While the LOTS Sessions are designed to introduce women to track cycling, they are equally designed to educate and prepare women for track racing.

So, all of the Ladies who attend the 2009 LOTS Sessions (Mar-Jun) at Encino on a race day will be entered into a drawing for one free same-day race entry.

Additionally, Ladies who are pre-registered to race the afternoon Omnium (bring proof), will have their $10 LOTS Session fee waived and they will be entered to win a same day race entry.

Combo Bob Hansing Omnium Races & LOTS Session dates will be Saturday: March 7, April 4, May 2, & June 6.

Finally ~ Ladies who pay (or prepay) for an omnium entry are eligible to race the Madison for free.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sun May 24th ~ Memorial Day Weekend Elite Women’s Madison ~ Ladies, make your plans now to join us on Memorial Day Weekend at the Encino Velodrome for the 2009 Far West Championships! These two days of action packed racing are filled with sprint and endurance events for everyone. But the highlight of the weekend will be the first ever Far West Championship Elite Women’s Madison. The Women’s Madison will be held on Sunday and will have its own prize purse not to be shared with any other race divisions. So, Ladies, grab your partner, swing her around and bring her on over to the Encino Velodrome for the Women’s Madison!

Host housing will be provided on a first come first serve basis. Registration details to follow as we get closer to the race date.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Attn Women’s Race Teams ~ Ready or not…the So Cal bike racing season is about to start! Now is a great time to plan a Track Cycling Clinic for your women’s team! Not only is track cycling fun but it teaches you many valuable skills that are essential for all cycling abilities and disciplines. Please contact me for more information!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Ladies Only Tshirts ~ They are here! At the request of many of you we have designed a really nifty LOTS Tshirt to help celebrate the 2 year Anniversary of the LOTS Program. This fundraiser will bring some much needed finances into the program allowing us to grow LOTS into 2009. The Tshirts are slightly fitted and nicely feminine in a high quality fabric. Sizes range from S-Lg. If you go to my blog you will see the new LOTS Logo on the right hand side. This logo will be displayed on the center front of the shirts (approx 6in diam). The Tshirts are a pretty “buttercup” yellow.
Order yours now for just $20! Send me an email and I’ll process your order! (We now have Pay-Pal to facilitate your payment!)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The next LOTS Sessions:
Encino Velodrome ~ Saturday January 17th @ 3-4pm.
LA Velodrome ~ Saturday February 14th @ 10am-12pm.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Friday Nights 8PM ~ Ladies, you are invited to join LAVRA for Friday Night Racing at the LA Velodrome for their 12 Friday Night Racing sessions Please see the LAVRA Calendar for additional information.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Do you Twitter? ~ Both the LA Velodrome and the Encino Velodrome do. How ’bout you? Find out what’s happening when it happens. Twitter keeps you up to date!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Have you seen USA Cycling's Web article featuring the LOTS program? If you, your employer or anyone you know, is interested in sponsoring the LOTS program, please contact me. The LOTS program is dedicated to introducing women to the exciting sport of track cycling and we intend to grow this program far into the future and to take it to as many tracks as possible!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
LOTS of Sponsors ~ All of us appreciate the roll that financial and equipment sponsors play in the sport of cycling. Without their support, most of what we do would be impossible!!

The LOTS program has acquired the support and sponsorship of the following companies:

Serfas & Serfas Optics ~ For all of your equipment and optical needs, please visit their websites. Headquartered in South Orange County, Serfas is proud to be our neighbor! If any of the LOTS participants would like to purchase items from Serfas, please email me and I will send you the info that you need.

Clif Bar ~ Food matters.We like food. Natural and organic foods aren’t just good for your body; they're good for the planet. Please visit their website for a complete review of all their products. Clif Bar is proud to provide the LOTS participants with their products. Look for them at the races in 2009!

Louis Garneau ~ Known for their Aero Helmets on the road and on the track, Louis Garneau has generously provided LOTS with a supply of Aero Helmets. Please email me for more information or see me at the races!

Please take the time to thank these sponsors for their generosity!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2009 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2009 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2008 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Have a great week Ladies!!

Julia Cross

LOTS to ponder in the New Year

2008-12-29T19:02:00.000-08:00

You can spend your time, waste your time, or invest your time. It's your choice.

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When the end of one year meets the beginning of a new year, it can be a powerful trigger for both reflecting and planning.

A friend of a friend died in 2008 while skydiving while another friend died of a heart attack on his bike during his final training ride.

And, during one of the marathons that I ran last year a man about my age who finished just ahead of me, died of ‘undiagnosed heart disease’ just after crossing the finish line.

Stories like these make many folks cringe and reevaluate their life plan.

Then there’s the man whom Democritus (circa 400 BC) observed dying while on a casual walk near his home. Democritus and other bystanders witnessed an eagle who mistook his bald head for a rock. The eagle proceeded to drop a large turtle on the “rock” to crack open the shell so it could enjoy its meal.

We are each given the opportunity to live a lifetime here on earth. How we define "live" determines what we do with our lifetime. Many people believe this life is all there is while others believe this life is merely the conveyance to eternity. Regardless, we are each required to choose how we are going to live. We can choose to spend our lifetime safely at home on easy street far from the bad things that we believe threaten to end our lives. Or we can choose to go out and live by spending our lifetime loving, laughing and doing the things that prove we are truly alive, come what may.

Regardless of your New Year's fitness, diet, financial and lifestyle resolutions, I hope to see as many of you as possible this next year. And I hope to see each of you eager to live your life whether it is on a track bike, running a marathon or soaring under a parachute.

Happy New Year Everyone!

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Host Housing Needed ~ There is an 18 year old boy moving to So Cal from Wisconsin to race for a local team called Liquid Fitness. He has his own car. He is driving out here with his father and will be arriving around January 26th. He is looking for a place to stay while he is looking for a permanent place to live.

In an email from Mitch......some facts about Mitch:
18 years old.
3.7 gpa through high school.
don't drink/smoke of course.
church boy.
loves to cook.
very neat and clean.

If you are interested in helping him out or know anyone who may be interested, please let me know.

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Sat Jan 17th 1:00-3:00 ~ Encino Velodrome Ladies Only Madison School ~ There is no better time than the present to learn a new skill and to prepare for the track racing season! The LOTS Madison Training Sessions are open to Cat 3 Track Women of all ages. Ladies, please plan to attend the next session on Sat Jan 17th at the Encino Velodrome for just $10 per session. This will be Session #4 in the 6 session series. Due to the skill, technical, and awareness requirements of the Madison ALL participants must meet the following requirements:

1) Riders Must possess a valid annual USAC Race License.
2) Riders Must be a Track Category 3 or higher.
3) Bring ALL of your own equipment including 2 matching Jerseys.
4) Bring a Friend or Teammate. This is a “team” event.

Please let me know if a) you plan to participate but can not meet one or more of the requirements or b) you have any questions or concerns!!
The remaining LOTS Madison School Session dates are as follows:
Jan 17th 1-3PM
Jan 24th 1-3PM
Feb 7th 1-3PM

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Sat Jan 17th 3-4PM ~ The Primary goal of the LOTS program is to introduce and educate as many women as possible in the exciting sport of track cycling. Both new and experienced riders are encouraged to join us at the Encino Velodrome on Saturday January 17th and February 7th for the next 2 Ladies Only Track Sessions. As always, riders will need to bring their own Helmet, Pedals & Shoes. Rental bikes are available for use.

Please Note: Encino’s dismissal times are open ended and can be flexible depending on available daylight, however the start times are firm! Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early so we can start early or on time!

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Sat Jan 24th ~ The LAVRA Winter Cup (track) Omnium will be held at the LA Velodrome. The morning race session begins at 9AM and provides race events for Masters (Men & Women) and older Juniors. The afternoon race session begins at 3PM and provides Elite race events for Category racers and young Juniors.

Race Day Registration increases +$5 per event so be sure to Pre-register on-line!

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Looking to Buy ~ Junior sized road bike ~ One of the local ladies is looking to buy a race ready Junior sized road bike for an 8 yr old. Please let me know if you have anything like this for sale.

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Host Housing ~ The Encino Velodrome plans on making 2009's Far West Championships the biggest in years, and we need your help. Encino would like to offer host housing for racers coming from outside Southern California. We've all had fun meeting racers at other tracks, so here's a way to bring that fun home, and help spread the word about racing at the Encino Velodrome. As some of you may know, the Encino Velodrome is moving the Far West Championships from its traditional Labor Day Weekend dates to Memorial Day weekend for 2009.

So if you have room in your home and would like to help the Encino Velodrome, let Al Nash know by return e-mail aeniii@earthlink.net

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Attn Women’s Race Teams ~ Ready or not…the So Cal bike racing season is about to start! Now is a great time to plan a Track Cycling Clinic for your women’s team! Not only is track cycling fun but it teaches you many valuable skills that are essential for all cycling abilities and disciplines. Please contact me for more information!

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Ladies Only Tshirts ~ They are here! At the request of many of you we have designed a really nifty LOTS Tshirt to help celebrate the 2 year Anniversary of the LOTS Program. This fundraiser will bring some much needed finances into the program allowing us to grow LOTS into 2009. The Tshirts are slightly fitted and nicely feminine in a high quality fabric. Sizes will range from S-Lg. If you go to my blog you will see the new LOTS Logo on the right hand side. This logo will be displayed on the center front of the shirts (approx 6in diam). The Tshirts are a pretty “buttercup” yellow.
Order yours now for just $20! Send me an email and I’ll process your order! (We now have Pay-Pal to facilitate your payment!)

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The next LOTS Sessions:
LA Velodrome ~ Next LOTS date is still TBD.
Encino Velodrome ~ Saturday January 17th @ 3-4PM

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Friday Nights 6-9PM ~ Ladies, you are invited to join us for Friday evening Open Training at the LA Velodrome. Friday nights at ADT are lightly attended and we provide a lightly structured workout designed to improve your track skills. If you are looking to gain confidence, develop specific track (training & racing) skills and improve your overall fitness without the intimidation of a more crowded session, then consider joining us on Friday nights at 6PM.
Please note: LAVRA has announced 12 Friday Night Racing sessions at ADT beginning in January. Please see their Calendar for additional information.

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Do you Twitter? ~ Both the LA Velodrome and the Encino Velodrome do. How ’bout you? Find out what’s happening when it happens. Twitter keeps you up to date!

ADT Training & Racing Calendar

Items to Note: Sunday’s Open session has been permanently pushed back to 2-5PM with Open Madison Training from 4-5PM.
Also ~ Friday Night Racing begins on January 9th at ADT. Look for more info on LA Velodrome’s website.

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Have you seen USA Cycling's Web article featuring the LOTS program? If you, your employer or anyone you know, is interested in sponsoring the LOTS program, please contact me. The LOTS program is dedicated to introducing women to the exciting sport of track cycling and we intend to grow this program far into the future and to take it to as many tracks as possible!

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LOTS of Sponsors ~ All of us appreciate the roll that financial and equipment sponsors play in the sport of cycling. Without their support, most of what we do would be impossible!!

The LOTS program has acquired the support and sponsorship of the following companies:

Serfas & Serfas Optics ~ For all of your equipment and optical needs, please visit their websites. Headquartered in South Orange County, Serfas is proud to be our neighbor! If any of the LOTS participants would like to purchase items from Serfas, please email me and I will send you the info that you need.

Clif Bar ~ Food matters. We like food. Natural and organic foods aren’t just good for your body; they're good for the planet. Please visit their website for a complete review of all their products. Clif Bar is proud to provide the LOTS participants with their products. Look for them at the races in 2009!

Louis Garneau ~ Known for their Aero Helmets on the road and on the track, Louis Garneau has generously provided LOTS with a supply of Aero Helmets. Please email me for more information or see me at the races!

Please take the time to thank these sponsors for their generosity!

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The 2009 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

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The 2009 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

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The 2008 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

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Happy New Year!!

Julia Cross

LOTS of Christmas Cheers to All

2008-12-08T18:24:00.000-08:00

You can spend your time, waste your time, or invest your time. It's your choice.

Do you Twitter? ~ Both the LA Velodrome and the Encino Velodrome do. How bout you? Find out what’s happening when it happens. Twitter keeps you up to date!

ADT Training & Racing Calendar has the updated holiday schedule posted through the New Year.

Items to Note: Sunday’s Open session has been permanently pushed back to 2-5PM with Open Madison Training from 4-5PM.
Also ~ ADT's Twitter feed indicates that Friday Night Racing will begin in January. Look for more info on LA Velodrome’s website.

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Sat Dec 20th 1:00-3:00pm ~Encino Velodrome Ladies Only Madison School ~ There is no better time than the “off season” to learn a new skill and to prepare for next year’s Elite National Track Championships. The LOTS Madison Training Sessions are open to Cat 3 Track Women of all ages including Juniors, Elites & Masters. Ladies, please plan to attend the next session on Sat Dec 20th at the Encino Velodrome for just $10 per session. This will be Session #3 in the 6 session series. Due to the skill, technical, and awareness requirements of the Madison ALL participants must meet the following requirements:

1) Riders Must possess a valid annual USAC Race License.
2) Riders Must be a Track Category 3 or higher.
3) Bring ALL of your own equipment including 2 matching Jerseys.
4) Bring a Friend or Teammate. This is a “team” event.

Please let me know if a) you plan to participate but can not meet one or more of the requirements or b) you have any questions or concerns!!
The remaining LOTS Madison School Session dates are as follows:
Dec 20th 1-3PM
Jan 17th 1-3PM
Jan 24th 1-3PM
Feb 7th 1-3PM

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Sat Jan 17th 3-4+PM ~ The Primary goal of the LOTS program is to introduce and educate as many women as possible in the exciting sport of track cycling. Both new and experienced riders are encouraged to join us at the Encino Velodrome on Saturday January 17th and February 7th for the next 2 Ladies Only Track Sessions. As always, riders will need to bring their own Helmet, Pedals & Shoes. Rental bikes are available for use. Session Fee is $10

Please Note: Encino’s dismissal times are open ended and can be flexible depending on available daylight, however the start times are firm! Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early so we can start early or on time!

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Looking to Buy ~ Junior sized bike ~ One of the local ladies is looking to buy a 'race ready' Junior sized road bike for an 8 yr old. Please let me know if you have anything like this for sale.

Bike For Sale ~ 57cm Road Bike - $1500 (So OC) http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/946155804.html

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Host Housing ~ The Encino Velodrome plans on making 2009's Far West Championships the biggest in years, and we need your help. Encino would like to offer host housing for racers coming from outside Southern California. We've all had fun meeting racers at other tracks, so here's a way to bring that fun home, and help spread the word about racing at the Encino Velodrome. As some of you may know, the Encino Velodrome is moving the Far West Championships from its traditional Labor Day Weekend dates to Memorial Day weekend for 2009.

So if you have room in your home and would like to help the Encino Velodrome, let Al Nash know by return e-mail aeniii@earthlink.net

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Attn Women’s Race Teams ~ The So Cal bike racing off-season is short but it is a popular time for clinics. Now is a great time to plan a Track Cycling Clinic for your women’s team! Not only is track cycling fun but it teaches you many valuable skills that are essential for all cycling abilities and disciplines. Please contact me for more information!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Ladies Only Tshirts ~ Just in time for the holidays! At the request of many of you in recent months, we are finalizing the details of a really nifty LOTS Tshirt to help celebrate the 2 year Anniversary of the LOTS Program. This fundraiser will also bring some much needed finances into the program allowing us to grow LOTS into 2009. The Tshirts will be slightly fitted and nicely feminine in a high quality fabric. Sizes will range from XS-XLg. If you go to my blog you will see the new LOTS Logo on the right hand side. This logo will be displayed on the center front of the shirts (approx 4in diam). The Tshirts will be a really pretty “buttercup” yellow.
Order yours now for just $20 including postage! Send me an email and I’ll process your order!
Please note: We had a breif delay processing the order but I’ve been notified that the shirts will be delivered to me this weekend so I can mail them out to you next week or as soon as I receive your check!

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The next LOTS Sessions:
LA Velodrome ~ Next LOTS date is still TBD.
Encino Velodrome ~ Saturday January 17th @ 3-4PM

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Friday Nights 6-9PM ~ Ladies, you are invited to join us thru December for Friday evening Open Training at the LA Velodrome. Friday nights at ADT are lightly attended and we provide a lightly structured workout designed to improve your track skills. If you are looking to gain confidence, develop specific track (training & racing) skills and improve your overall fitness without the intimidation of a more crowded session, then consider joining us on Friday nights at 6PM thru the end of this year.
Please note: LAVRA has announced that weekly Friday night racing will begin at ADT in January.

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Have you seen USA Cycling's Web article featuring the LOTS program? If you, your employer or anyone you know, is interested in sponsoring the LOTS program, please contact me. The LOTS program is dedicated to introducing women to the exciting sport of track cycling and we intend to grow this program far into the future and to take it to as many tracks as possible!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
LOTS of Sponsors ~ All of us appreciate the roll that financial and equipment sponsors play in the sport of cycling. Without their support, most of what we would be impossible!!

The LOTS program has acquired the support and sponsorship of the following companies:

Serfas & Serfas Optics ~ For all of your equipment and optical needs, please visit their websites. Headquartered in South Orange County, Serfas is proud to be our neighbor! If any of the LOTS participants would like to purchase items at a special discount from Serfas, please email me and I will send you the info that you need to place your order.

Clif Bar ~ Food matters.We like food. Natural and organic foods aren’t just good for your body; they're good for the planet. Please visit their website for a complete review of all their products. Clif Bar is proud to supply the LOTS participants with their products. Look for them at the races in 2009!

Louis Garneau ~ Known for their Aero Helmets on the road and on the track, Louis Garneau has generously provided LOTS with a supply of Aero Helmets. Please email me for more information or see me at the races!

Please take the time to thank these sponsors for their generosity!

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The 2008 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

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The 2009 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

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The 2008 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

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Merry Christmas!!

Julia Cross

There is LOTS to be Thankful for.

2008-11-24T18:40:00.000-08:00

You can spend your time, waste your time, or invest your time. It's your choice.

Sat Nov 29 1:30-4:00 ~ Ladies Only Madison School ~ There is no better time than the “off season” to learn a new skill and to prepare for next year’s track racing season! The LOTS Madison Training Sessions at the Encino Velodrome are open to Cat 3 Track Women of all ages including Juniors, Elites & Masters. Ladies, please plan to attend the next session on Sat Nov 29th at the Encino Velodrome for just $10 per session. This will be Session #2 in a 6 session series. Due to the skill, technical, and awareness requirements of the Madison ALL participants must meet the following requirements:

1) Riders Must possess a valid annual USAC Race License.
2) Riders Must be a Track Category 3 or higher.
3) Bring ALL of your own equipment including 2 matching Jerseys.
4) Bring a Friend or Teammate. This is a “team” event.

Please let me know if a) you plan to participate but can not meet one or more of the requirements or b) you have any questions or concerns!!
The remaining LOTS Madison School Session dates are as follows:
Dec 20th 1-3PM
Jan 17th 1-3PM
Jan 24th 1-3PM
Feb 7th 1-3PM

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Sat Dec 6th 8:00-2:00pm ~ Serfas, a local bicycle equipment and optical company, will be holding a Cycle Swap Meet at their global headquarters in Rancho Margarita. Everyone is invited to participate in the swap: LOTS members, Dealers, Reps, Distributors, Friends, Family, etc. Serfas encourages anyone who wants to Buy, Sell, or Trade bicycles and bicycle accessories to attend. Booth space is limited so please RSVP by 11/26/08 if you plan on selling merchandise. The Cycle Swap Meet will be FREE and open to the public on Saturday December 6 from 8am – 2pm. We are anticipating 500+ people in attendance. For more information please contact James at mailto:E.jamest@serfas.com

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Sat Jan 17th 3-4PM ~ The Primary goal of the LOTS program is to introduce and educate as many women as possible in the exciting sport of track cycling. Both new and experienced riders are encouraged to join us at the Encino Velodrome on Saturday January 17th and February 7th for the next 2 Ladies Only Track Sessions. As always, riders will need to bring their own Helmet, Pedals & Shoes.

Please Note: Encino’s dismissal times are open ended and can be flexible depending on available daylight, however the start times are firm! Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early so we can start early or on time!

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Track bike for sale ~ One of the local ladies is selling a new small 49/50cm Tsunami track bike. It is built up and race ready but it has no front wheel. It has only been ridden a couple of times. The asking price is $500. Please let me know if you are interested!

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Attn Women’s Race Teams ~ The So Cal bike racing off-season is short but it is a popular time for clinics. Now is a great time to plan a Track Cycling Clinic for your women’s team! Not only is track cycling fun but it teaches you many valuable skills that are essential for all cycling abilities and disciplines. Please contact me for more information!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Ladies Only Tshirts ~ Just in time for the holidays! At the request of many of you in recent months, we are finalizing the details of a really nifty LOTS Tshirt to help celebrate the 2 year Anniversary of the LOTS Program. This fundraiser will also bring some much needed finances into the program allowing us to grow LOTS into 2009. The Tshirts will be slightly fitted and nicely feminine in a high quality fabric. Sizes will range from XS-XLg. If you go to my blog you will see the new LOTS Logo on the right hand side. This logo will be displayed on the center front of the shrits (approx 4in diam). The Tshirts will be a really pretty “buttercup” yellow.
Order yours now for just $20 including postage! Send me an email and I’ll process your order!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The next LOTS Sessions:
LA Velodrome ~ Next LOTS date is still TBD.
Encino Velodrome ~ Saturday January 17th @ 3-4PM

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Friday Nights 6-9PM ~ Ladies, you are invited to join us on each Friday evening for Open Training at the LA Velodrome. Friday nights at ADT are lightly attended and we provide a lightly structured workout designed to improve your track skills. If you are looking to gain confidence, develop specific track (training & racing) skills and improve your overall fitness without the intimidation of a more crowded session, then consider joining us on Friday nights at 6PM.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Have you seen USA Cycling's Web article featuring the LOTS program? If you, your employer or anyone you know, is interested in sponsoring the LOTS program, please contact me. The LOTS program is dedicated to introducing women to the exciting sport of track cycling and we intend to grow this program far into the future and to take it to as many tracks as possible!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2008 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

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The 2009 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

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The 2008 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

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Happy Thanksgiving!!

Julia Cross

LOTS of Ladies On Track

2008-11-11T18:39:00.000-08:00

You can spend your time, waste your time, or invest your time. It's your choice.

Attn: Ladies!! ~ The LOTS Program is pleased to announce the following new program developments!

First ~ The Primary goal of the LOTS program is to introduce and educate as many women as possible in the exciting sport of track cycling. One of the ways we are doing this is by extending the program to other tracks in So Cal and beyond. To that end, LOTS is adding the Encino Velodrome to its lineup of host tracks. Monthly LOTS sessions will continue to be scheduled at the LA Velodrome on the 2nd Saturday of each month as often as possible and we will be adding the Encino Velodrome on the 3rd Saturday of each month as often as their schedule will allow.

Through the upcoming winter LOTS has reserved the following dates and times at the Encino Velodrome:

Sat Nov 15th 3-4PM ~ Yes, this weekend!
Sat Jan 17th 3-4PM
Sat Feb 7th 3-4PM

Please Note: Encino’s dismissal times are open ended and can be flexible depending on available daylight, however the start times are firm! Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early so we can start early or on time!

Second ~ In conjunction with USAC’s revamped international track program, the 2009 USAC Elite Track National schedule has been expanded to include an Exhibition Women’s Madison Event!

For all of this century and most of the previous century the high speed, action packed, hand-slinging track race known as The Madison has been dominated by the men. That is now changing thanks to events like The Amsterdam 6 Day and USAC’s 2009 Elite Track Nationals which now both include women’s Madison events!!

To help prepare as many women as possible for this event, LOTS is excited to be hosting a winter series of 6 Madison Training Sessions at the Encino Velodrome!

Thanks to the USAC and a number of our local Madison experts and the Encino Velodrome, we are excited to facilitate the introduction and education of women to this exciting event.

Who: The LOTS Madison Training Sessions are open to all Track Women of all ages including Juniors, Elites, Masters ~ everyone is welcomed! For everyone to truly benefit, we also need an equal showing of both new & experienced male & female Madison riders to facilitate the mentoring and education of all attendees. USAC Coaches & Experienced Madison Riders are also encouraged to attend and coach/mentor any one or all 6 sessions! Guys, Gals & Coaches ~ Please RSVP to me so I know who & how many to expect.

Important Info: Due to the skill, technical, and awareness requirements of the Madison ALL of the following requirements must be met in order to participate:

1) Riders Must possess a valid 2008/2009 annual USAC Race License.
2) Riders Must be a Track Category 3 or higher.
3) Bring ALL of your own equipment including 2 matching Jerseys.
4) Plan to attend all 6 Training sessions. This is not a drop in program.
5) Bring a Friend or Teammate. This is a “team” event.

If you plan to participate but can not meet one or more of the 5 requirements, please let me know!!

When: All 6 sessions will be on Saturday afternoons from 1:00-3:00PM.

Nov 15th 1-3PM ~ Yes, this weekend!!
Nov 29th 1-3PM ~ Yes, this is Thanksgiving Weekend)
Dec 20th 1-3PM
Jan 17th 1-3PM
Jan 24th 1-3PM
Feb 7th 1-3PM

Cost: $10 per person per session.

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The SCNCA wants to invite anyone interested to attend any ONE of the following Officials Seminars. These seminars are geared toward both new and returning Officials.

Category C Officials’ Seminars:
Date: November 15, 2008, Diamond Bar, CA
Date: November 29, 2008, Ontario, CA
Date: December 6, 2008, Costa Mesa, CA

At the entry level, you will be tested on Road, MTB, and Track. They will not be covering Track or MTB material. They realize that some of you will specifically want to work track so they will be offering a Track ONLY session in 2009 (no testing) that will be held in conjunction with a track event.

The exam is open book. This means you need to go online at USA Cycling and download the following Rulebooks to use during the class if you do not already have them. They suggest you spend some time with the rule book so that you are familiar with where to find rules.

Download the following:
USA Cycling Rule Book
Road, Track & Cyclocross Rule Book
MTB Rule Book
Collegiate Rule Book
They would also recommend that you download the following manuals:
Officials Manual – Part 1 through Part 3
Race Official’s Administrative Handbook
Norba Official’s Guidebook
And, if you are interested:
Motoref manual

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Marilyn Allen ucicomm@peoplepc.com They do have a room limit, so please confirm your attendance.

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** Nominations are (still) being accepted for SCNCA trustee positions. We (the SCNCA board) are now accepting nominations for candidates for three trustee positions. These are two year terms that will begin on January 1, 2009 and run through December 31, 2010. The elections will be held on December 1st, 2008. Please forward any nominations to redbike@earthlink.net. Nominations will close on November 15th and ballots will go out to all current USAC clubs on November 16th.

*** New Steering Committee ~ Ladies, the SCNCA Board of Directors is looking to form a steering committee that is ‘of the women, by the women and for the women’. If you have a vision and a passion for Women on Bikes then please consider joining us. We are looking for ways to increase the number of women on bikes on the track, on the road and on the dirt. We want to educate and equip women who ride bikes either recreationally but may want to race as well as those women who already race but need/want more skill development. It takes a village and that’s what we are looking to build! If you are interested in being a part of this committee in 2009, please email me so we can notify you of the happenings as they happen!

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The next LOTS Sessions:
LA Velodrome ~ The next LOTS date is still TBD.
Encino Velodrome ~ Saturday Nov 15th @ 3-4PM

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Attn Women’s Race Teams ~ The So Cal bike racing off-season is short but it is a popular time for clinics. Now is a great time to plan a Track Cycling Clinic for your women’s team! Not only is track cycling fun but it teaches you many valuable skills that are essential for all cycling abilities and disciplines. Please contact me for more information!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Ladies On Track Tshirts ~ Just in time for the holidays! At the request of many of you in recent months, we are finalizing the details of a really nifty LOTS Tshirt to help celebrate the 2 year Anniversary of the LOTS Program. This fundraiser will also bring some much needed finances into the program allowing us to grow LOTS into 2009. The Tshirts will be slightly fitted and nicely feminine in a high quality fabric. Sizes will range from XS-XLg. If you go to my blog you will see the new LOTS Logo on the right hand side. This logo will be displayed on the center front of the shrits (approx 4in diam). The Tshirts will be a really pretty “buttercup” yellow.
Order yours now for just $20 including postage! Send me an email and I’ll process your order!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Friday Nights 6-9PM ~ Ladies, you are invited to join us on each Friday evening for Open Training at the LA Velodrome. Friday nights at ADT are lightly attended and we provide a lightly structured workout designed to improve your track skills. If you are looking to gain confidence, develop specific track (training & racing) skills and improve your overall fitness without the intimidation of a more crowded session, then consider joining us on Friday nights at 6PM.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Have you seen USA Cycling's Web article featuring the LOTS program? If you, your employer or anyone you know, is interested in sponsoring the LOTS program, please contact me. The LOTS program is dedicated to introducing women to the exciting sport of track cycling and we intend to grow this program far into the future and to take it to as many tracks as possible!

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LOTS Survey ~ Thank you to everyone who has responded to the survey!! LOTS of helpful info has been collected and will be used to help us plan the future direction of the Program. If you have not yet responded, please do so soon. It only takes a minute to complete the short easy survey. While some of you have never returned to the ADT Event Center since your first Certification Class, others of you practically live there! Your feedback is valuable! Please & Thank you!!

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The 2008 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

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The 2009 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

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The 2008 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

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Have a super week Ladies!!

Julia Cross

LOTS of new developments this Fall

2008-11-03T18:29:00.000-08:00

You can spend your time, waste your time, or invest your time. It's your choice.

Attn: Ladies!! ~ The LOTS Program is pleased to announce the following new program developments!

First ~ The Mission of the LOTS program is to introduce and educate as many women as possible in the exciting sport of track cycling. One of the ways we are doing this is by extending the program to other tracks in So Cal and beyond. To that end, LOTS is adding the Encino Velodrome to its lineup of host tracks. Monthly LOTS sessions will continue to be scheduled at the LA Velodrome on the 2nd Saturday of each month as often as possible and we will be adding the Encino Velodrome on the 3rd Saturday of each month as often as their schedule will allow.

Through the upcoming winter LOTS has reserved the following dates and times at the Encino Velodrome:

Sat Nov 15th 3-4PM
Sat Jan 17th 3-4PM
Sat Feb 7th 3-4PM

Please Note: Encino’s dismissal times are open ended and can be flexible however the start times are firm! Please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early so we can start early or on time!

Second ~ In conjunction with USAC’s revamped international track program, the 2009 USAC Elite Track National schedule has been expanded to include an Exhibition Women’s Madison Event!

For all of this century and most of the previous century the high speed, action packed, hand-slinging track race known as The Madison has been dominated by the men. That is now changing thanks to events like The Amsterdam 6 Day and USAC’s 2009 Elite Track Nationals which now both include women’s Madison events!!

To help prepare as many women as possible for this event, LOTS is excited to be hosting a winter series of 6 Madison Training Sessions at the Encino Velodrome!

Thanks to the USAC and a number of our local Madison experts and the Encino Velodrome, we are excited to facilitate the introduction and education of women to this exciting event.

Who: The LOTS Madison Training Sessions are open to all Track Women of all ages including Juniors, Elites, Masters ~ everyone is welcomed! For everyone to truly benefit, we also need an equal showing of both new & experienced male & female Madison riders to facilitate the mentoring and education of all attendees. USAC Coaches are encouraged to attend and coach any one or all 6 sessions! Guys, Gals & Coaches ~ Please RSVP to me so I know who & how many to expect.

Important Info: Due to the skill, technical, and awareness requirements of the Madison ALL of the following requirements must be met in order to participate:

1) Riders Must possess a valid 2008/2009 annual USAC Race License.
2) Riders Must be a Track Category 3 or higher.
3) Bring ALL of your own equipment including 2 matching Jerseys.
4) Plan to attend all 6 Training sessions. This is not a drop in program.
5) Bring a Friend or Teammate. This is a “team” event.

If you plan to participate but can not meet one or more of the 5 requirements, please let me know!!

When: All 6 sessions will be on Saturday afternoons from 1:00-3:00PM.

Nov 15 (1-3 Madison followed by 3-4PM LOTS)
Nov 29 (1-3 Madison ~ Yes, this is Thanksgiving Weekend)
Dec 20 (1-3 Madison )
Jan 17 (1-3 Madison followed by 3-4PM LOTS)
Jan 24 (1-3 Madison
Feb 7 (1-3 Madison followed by 3-4PM LOTS)

Cost: $10 per person per session.

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The SCNCA wants to invite anyone interested to attend any ONE of the following Officials Seminars. These seminars are geared toward both new and returning Officials.

Category C Officials’ Seminars:
Date: November 15, 2008, Diamond Bar, CA
Date: November 29, 2008, Ontario, CA
Date: December 6, 2008, Costa Mesa, CA

At the entry level, you will be tested on Road, MTB, and Track. They will not be covering Track or MTB material. They realize that some of you will specifically want to work track so they will be offering a Track ONLY session in 2009 (no testing) that will be held in conjunction with a track event.

The exam is open book. This means you need to go online at USA Cycling and download the following Rulebooks to use during the class if you do not already have them. They suggest you spend some time with the rule book so that you are familiar with where to find rules.

Download the following:
USA Cycling Rule Book
Road, Track & Cyclocross Rule Book
MTB Rule Book
Collegiate Rule Book
They would also recommend that you download the following manuals:
Officials Manual – Part 1 through Part 3
Race Official’s Administrative Handbook
Norba Official’s Guidebook
And, if you are interested:
Motoref manual

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Marilyn Allen ucicomm@peoplepc.com They do have a room limit, so please confirm your attendance.

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** Nominations are being accepted for four SCNCA trustee positions. We (the SCNCA board) are now accepting nominations for candidates for three trustee positions. These are two year terms that will begin on January 1, 2009 and run through December 31, 2010. The elections will be held on December 1st, 2008. Please forward any nominations to redbike@earthlink.net. Nominations will close on November 15th and ballots will go out to all current USAC clubs on November 16th.

*** New Steering Committee ~ Ladies, the SCNCA Board of Directors is looking to form a steering committee that is ‘of the women, by the women and for the women’. If you have a vision and a passion for Women on Bikes then please consider joining us. We are looking for ways to increase the number of women on bikes on the track, on the road and on the dirt. We want to educate and equip women who ride bikes either recreationally but may want to race as well as those women who already race but need/want more skill development. It takes a village and that’s what we are looking to build! If you are interested in being a part of this committee in 2009, please email me so we can notify you of the happenings as they happen!

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The next LOTS Sessions:
LA Velodrome ~ No date has been confirmed for the next LOTS session!
Encino Velodrome ~ Saturday Nov 15th

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Attn Women’s Race Teams ~ The So Cal bike racing off-season is short but it is a popular time for clinics. Now is a great time to plan a Track Cycling Clinic for your women’s team! Not only is track cycling fun but it teaches you many valuable skills that are essential for all cycling abilities and disciplines. Please contact me for more information!

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Sun Nov 9th ~ Please join us for one more track race this year! The 2008 Black Tire Affair Velodrome Challenge for Prostate and Breast Cancer Awareness
Event Location: ADT Center Velodrome - 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Format: Combination Olympic Sprint (3 team members) and Individual 500 m TT.
Each team will race two (2) Olympic Sprint heats and each team member will ride one (1) Individual time trial (500m). The winning team is the team with the lowest overall combined time for all events.

Please join us and help us raise money and awareness for the research and treatment of Prostate & Breast Cancer.

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It’s Survey Time! The LOTS Program is now 2 years old. To help us plan the future direction of the Program, I am asking all 200+ of you to complete a short easy survey. While some of you have never returned to the ADT Event Center since your first Certification Class, others of you practically live there! In order to help us meet your needs and to improve the quality of the LOTS Program, I am asking all of you to complete this survey. Please & Thank you!!

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Ladies On Track Tshirts ~ Just in time for the holidays! At the request of many of you in recent months, we are finalizing the details of a really nifty LOTS Tshirt to help celebrate the 2 year Anniversary of the LOTS Program. This fundraiser will also bring some much needed finances into the program allowing us to grow LOTS into 2009. The Tshirts will be slightly fitted and nicely feminine in a high quality fabric. Sizes will range from XS-XLg. If you go to my blog you will see the new LOTS Logo on the right hand side. This logo will be displayed on the center front of the shrits (approx 4in diam). The Tshirts will be a really pretty “buttercup” yellow.
Order yours now for just $20 including postage! Send me an email and I’ll process your order!

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Friday Nights 6-9PM ~ Ladies, you are invited to join us on each Friday evening for Open Training at the LA Velodrome. Friday nights at ADT are lightly attended and we provide a lightly structured workout designed to improve your track skills. If you are looking to gain confidence, develop specific track (training & racing) skills and improve your overall fitness without the intimidation of a more crowded session, then consider joining us on Friday nights at 6PM.

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Starbucks: Starbucks said it would give voters a free Tall coffee on Tuesday Nov. 4. The freebie was announced during a national TV ad Saturday night (Nov. 1) on Saturday Night Live. All you have to do is say you voted, the commercial said. Limit one per customer. To view the ad go to, http://www.youtube.com/starbucks.
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Have you seen USA Cycling's Web article featuring the LOTS program? If you, your employer or anyone you know, is interested in sponsoring the LOTS program, please contact me. The LOTS program is dedicated to introducing women to the exciting sport of track cycling and we intend to grow this program far into the future and to take it to as many tracks as possible!

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The 2008 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

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The 2008 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

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The 2008 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

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Have a super week Ladies!!

Julia Cross

USAC has LOTS of exciting news

2008-10-31T11:54:00.000-07:00

USAC has published 2 very important announcements this morning.

USA Cycling expands international track racing opportunities

1) Colorado Springs, Colo. (October 31, 2008)—On the eve of the opening round of the 2008-09 UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics in Manchester, Great Britain, USA Cycling announced today a revamped track program designed primarily to expand international track racing opportunities for emerging talent. With an emphasis on cultivating the next generation of U.S. track racers, the program will closely align itself with existing European-based development programs currently utilized by USA Cycling. <>

2) In conjunction with the revamped international track program, USAC has sent 4 So Cal U23 athletes overseas to represent the US. USAC has also announced that they have expanded the 2009 USAC Elite Track National schedule to include an Exhibition Women’s Madison Event!

Happy Halloween!!
Julia

LOTS to do in the off season...

2008-10-27T21:37:00.000-07:00

You can spend your time, waste your time, or invest your time. It's your choice.

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Sat Oct 25th The SCNCA held its Annual Meeting this past weekend at the Wild Rivers Water Park in Irvine, CA. Following an action packed meeting with plenty of discussions on a variety of topics, we all moved outside over to the picnic area to enjoy some BBQ meat sandwiches with all the trimmings. After everyone had a chance to enjoy a good meal and some artful face painting, Eric & Greg presented the 2007 and the 2008 So Cal Cup Category Awards. Jerseys and medallions were awarded for both road and track for both individual and team winners. It was a fun day to get together and socialize.

** Nominations are being accepted for available SCNCA trustee positions. These are two year terms that will begin on January 1, 2009 and run through December 31, 2010. The elections will be held on December 1st, 2008. Please forward any nominations to redbike@earthlink.net. Nominations will close on November 15th and ballots will go out to all current USAC clubs on November 16th.

*** New Steering Committee ~ Ladies, the SCNCA Board of Directors is forming a steering committee that is designed to be ‘of the women, by the women and for the women’. If you have a vision and a passion for Women on Bikes then please consider joining us. We are looking for ways to support those who already ride and race as well as increase the number of women on bikes on the track, on the road and on the dirt. Our goal is to educate women who ride for pleasure and race for prizes. It takes a village and that’s what we are looking to build! If you are interested in being a part of this committee in 2009, please email me and we will notify you of the happenings as they happen!

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Oct 31-Nov 2nd ~ 2008 Manchester World Cup Track Race ~ Well it may be the “off season” here for us non-Elite trackies but the first round of the UCI Track Cycling World Cup will take place this coming weekend in Manchester. Some of our own local Ladies will be there representing the US and their own trade teams.
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The next LOTS Session ~ I still don’t have confirmation on the date for the next LOTS session at the LA Velodrome, but I will let you all know as soon as it is confirmed!

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Attn Women’s Race Teams ~ The So Cal bike racing off-season is short but it is a popular time for clinics. Now is a great time to plan a Track Cycling Clinic for your women’s team! Not only is track cycling fun but it teaches you many valuable skills that are essential for all cycling abilities and disciplines. Please contact me for more information!

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Sun Nov 2nd ~ The 2008 Muddy Buddy Race Series is coming to San Dimas and they need some Downright Dirty Divas! No…this is not a track cycling event but it is a fun race for the multi-sport athlete! Bring your running shoes and a teammate to share a mountain bike with and join us for a leap-frog style 10k tag-team race! Both team members are required to alternate biking (approx 3 mi) and running (approx 3 mi) and there is a mandatory belly crawl thru the mudpit to get to the finish line! Teams can be co-ed or not. There is even a Costume Contest for the best dressed-up team…so don’t let your Halloween Costume go to waste!!

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Sun Nov 9th ~ Please join us for one more track race this year! The 2008 Black Tire Affair Velodrome Challenge for Prostate and Breast Cancer Awareness
Event Location: ADT Center Velodrome - 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Format: Combination Olympic Sprint (3 team members) and Individual 500 m TT.
Each team will race two (2) Olympic Sprint heats and each team member will ride one (1) Individual time trial (500m). The winning team is the team with the lowest overall combined time for all events.

Please join us and help us raise money and awareness for the research and treatment of Prostate & Breast Cancer.

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It’s Survey Time! The LOTS Program is now 2 years old. To help us plan the future direction of the Program, I am asking all 200+ of you to complete a short easy survey. While some of you have never returned to the ADT Event Center since your first Certification Class, others of you practically live there! In order to help us meet your needs and to improve the quality of the LOTS Program, I am asking all of you to complete this survey. Please & Thank you!!

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Ladies Only Tshirts ~ Just in time for the holidays! At the request of many of you in recent months, we are finalizing the details of a really nifty LOTS Tshirt to help celebrate the 2 year Anniversary of the LOTS Program. This fundraiser will also bring some much needed finances into the program allowing us to grow LOTS into 2009. The Tshirts will be slightly fitted and nicely feminine in a high quality fabric. Sizes will range from XS-XLg. If you go to my blog you will see the new LOTS Logo on the right hand side. This logo will be displayed on the center front of the shirts (approx 4in diam). The TShirts will be a really pretty "buttercup" yellow.
Order yours now for just $20 including postage! Send me an email and I'll process your order!
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Friday Nights 6-9PM ~ This Friday I will not be there due to the Halloween Holiday!! Ladies, you are invited to join us on each Friday evening for Open Training at the LA Velodrome. Friday nights at ADT are lightly attended and we provide a lightly structured workout designed to improve your track skills. If you are looking to gain confidence, develop specific track (training & racing) skills and improve your overall fitness without the intimidation of a more crowded session, then consider joining us on Friday nights at 6PM. Please email me ahead of time so I know to expect you!!

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Have you seen USA Cycling's Web article featuring the LOTS program? If you, your employer or anyone you know, is interested in sponsoring the LOTS program, please contact me. The LOTS program is dedicated to introducing women to the exciting sport of track cycling and we intend to grow this program far into the future and to take it to as many tracks as possible! If you are intersted in becoming a part of the LOTS Team, please email me!

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The 2008 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

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The 2008 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

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The 2008 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

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Have a super week Ladies!!

Julia Cross

LOTS of Parties to choose from

2008-10-13T22:33:00.000-07:00

You can spend your time, waste your time, or invest your time. It's your choice.

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DON'T LET THE LIGHTS GO OUT!

Sat Oct 18 @ 7pm ~ Come join us for a “Rock and Roller Party”. This is a fundraiser for the Encino Velodrome. Come join us in Echo Park at Site LA where we plan on having way too much fun with Roller Races, music and beverages.

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The next LOTS Session ~ I still don’t have confirmation on the date for the next LOTS session at the LA Velodrome; I will let you all know as soon as it is confirmed!

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Attn Women’s Race Teams ~ The So Cal bike racing off-season is short but it is a popular time for clinics. Now is a great time to plan a Track Cycling Clinic for your women’s team! Not only is track cycling fun but it teaches you many valuable skills that are essential for all cycling abilities and disciplines. Please contact me for more information!

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Sat Oct 25th 10AM ~ SCNCA Annual Meeting and SoCal Cup Award Presentation ~ The day will start off with the Annual SCNCA Board Meeting at 10:00am including the 2009 road race scheduling meeting immediately followed up by a presentation of the SoCal Cup Category Awards and picnic at 1:00pm where the Halloween themed party begins. Everything will take place at Hidden Valley, 8800 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA. We will be awarding SoCal Cup jerseys for both 2007 and 2008 road and track winners. We would like to make sure we to get the top three riders from each SoCal Cup category to attend.

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Sun Nov 2nd ~ The 2008 Muddy Buddy Race Series is coming to San Dimas and they need some Downright Dirty Divas! No…this is not a track cycling event but it is a fun race for the multi-sport athlete! Bring your running shoes and a teammate to share a mountain bike with and join us for a leap-frog style 10k tag-team race! Both team members are required to alternate biking (approx 3 mi) and running (approx 3 mi) and there is a mandatory belly crawl thru the mudpit to get to the finish line! Teams can be co-ed or not. There is even a Costume Contest for the best dressed-up team…so don’t let your Halloween Costume go to waste!!

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Sun Nov 9th ~ Please join us for one more track race this year! The 2008 Black Tire Affair Velodrome Challenge for Prostate and Breast Cancer Awareness
Event Location: ADT Center Velodrome - 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Format: Combination Olympic Sprint (3 team members) and Individual 500 m TT.
Each team will race two (2) Olympic Sprint heats and each team member will ride one (1) Individual time trial (500m). The winning team is the team with the lowest overall combined time for all events.

Please join us and help us raise money and awareness for the research and treatment of Prostate & Breast Cancer.

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It’s Survey Time! The LOTS Program is now 2 years old. To help us plan the future direction of the Program, I am asking all of you to complete a short easy survey. While some of you have never returned to the ADT Event Center since your first Certification Class, others of you practically live there! In order to help us meet your needs and to improve the quality of the LOTS Program, I am asking all of you to complete this survey. Please & Thank you!!

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Ladies Only Tshirts ~ Just in time for the holidays! At the request of many of you in recent months, we are finalizing the details of a really nifty LOTS Tshirt to help celebrate the 2 year Anniversary of the LOTS Program. This fundraiser will also bring some much needed finances into the program allowing us to grow LOTS into 2009. The Tshirts will be slightly fitted and nicely feminine in a high quality fabric. Sizes will range from XS-XLg. As soon as I have a picture and a firm price, I will post it here along with info on how you can order yours!

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Friday Nights 6-9PM ~ Ladies, you are invited to join us on Friday evenings for Open Training at the LA Velodrome. Friday nights at ADT are lightly attended and provide a lightly structured workout designed to improve your track skills. If you are looking to gain confidence, develop specific track (training & racing) skills and improve your overall fitness without the intimidation of a more crowded session, then consider joining us on Friday nights at 6PM.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Have you seen USA Cycling's Web article featuring the LOTS program? If you, your employer or anyone you know, is interested in sponsoring the LOTS program, please contact me. The LOTS program is dedicated to introducing women to the exciting sport of track cycling and we intend to grow this program far into the future and to take it to as many track as possible!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2008 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

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The 2008 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

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The 2008 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

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Have a super week Ladies!!

Julia Cross

LOTS of Fun Stuff for Fall

2008-10-06T21:04:00.000-07:00

You can spend your time, waste your time, or invest your time. It's your choice.

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Attn Ladies ~ Oct 7-9 ~ USA Cycling is offering a FREE CO-ED Madison camp at the ADT Event Center. Ladies, if you already know how to throw a Madison and have at least some level of competency with it, then you are invited to attend this Co-Ed Madison Camp courtesy of USA Cycling!!

This 3 day Madison camp is scheduled as follows:

Tues Oct 7 Classroom Schedule @ Holiday Inn Torrance (19800 Vermont).

8:00-10:00 am ~ Intro and Madison Exchange Technique
10:15-11:45 am ~ Paceline Dynamics
12:00-1:00 pm ~ Lunch
1:15-2:45 pm ~ Race Strategy, Tactics, and Motivation
3:00-4:30 pm ~ Madison Program Details
4:45 pm ~ Discussion regarding Wed & Thurs riding session*
4:50 pm ~ Q&A

* For those planning to attend the riding sessions at the LA Velodrome on Oct 8 and 9, please plan to arrive at 8:30am.
* Mandatory 88" gear (49x15 or 52x16)
* Please bring a spare jersey so that you and your partner can look the same for safety.

The camp is being designed as an opportunity to scout and educate riders interested in being included in the U23 program, but will be open to (MALE & FEMALE) riders 17 years and older from any category. The schedule includes a classroom-style meeting Oct. 7 at the Holiday Inn in Torrance (19800 South Vermont Ave), followed the next 2 days (Oct 8-9) with track time from 9:00 am. – 1:00 p.m. Track time will provide all camp attendees time to ride and practice Madison exchanges, but will be organized to evaluate rider’s abilities to be successful in UIV and similar races. USA Cycling will not be charging a fee for participation, but expects participants to have at least a basic understanding of the Madison and a basic ability with the Madison exchange.

Individuals interested in participating in the camp, or being considered for inclusion in the U23 program, should contact Clay Worthington at cworthington@usacycling.org, or 719-229-3768. Final camp details will be sent to expected participants and posted at the velodrome during the days before the camp.

Don’t be shy Ladies!! This camp is not just for the U23 guys!

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The next LOTS Session ~ We still don’t have confirmation on the date for the next LOTS session, but I will let you all know as soon as I know the date!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Attn Women’s Race Teams ~ The So Cal bike racing off-season is short but it is a popular time for clinics. Now is a great time to plan a Track Cycling Clinic for your women’s team! Not only is track cycling fun but it teaches you many valuable skills that are essential for all cycling abilities and disciplines. Please contact me for more information!

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Sun Nov 2nd ~ The 2008 Muddy Buddy Race Series is coming to San Dimas and they need some Downright Dirty Divas! No…this is not a track cycling event but it is a fun race for the multi-sport athlete! Bring your running shoes and a teammate to share a mountain bike with and join us for a leap-frog style 10k tag-team race! Both team members are required to alternate biking (approx 3 mi) and running (approx 3 mi) and there is a mandatory belly crawl thru the mudpit to get to the finish line! Teams can be co-ed or not. There is even a Costume Contest for the best dressed-up team…so don’t let your Halloween Costume go to waste!!

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Sun Nov 9th ~ Please join us for one more track race this year! The 2008 Black Tire Affair Velodrome Challenge for Prostate and Breast Cancer Awareness
Event Location: ADT Center Velodrome - 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Format: Combination Olympic Sprint (3 team members) and Individual 500 m TT.
Each team will race two (2) Olympic Sprint heats and each team member will ride one (1) Individual time trial (500m). The winning team is the team with the lowest overall combined time for all events.

Please join us and help us raise money and awareness for Prostate & Breast Cancer.

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It’s Survey Time! The LOTS Program is now 2 years old. To help us plan the future direction of the Program, I am asking all 200+ of you to complete a short easy survey. While some of you have never returned to the ADT Event Center since your first Certification Class, others of you practically live there! In order to help us meet your needs and to improve the quality of the LOTS Program, I am asking all of you to complete this survey. Please & Thank you!!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Ladies Only Tshirts ~ Just in time for the holidays! At the request of many of you in recent months, we are finalizing the details of a really nifty LOTS Tshirt to help celebrate the 2 year Anniversary of the LOTS Program. This fundraiser will also bring some much needed finances into the program allowing us to grow LOTS into 2009. The Tshirts will be slightly fitted and nicely feminine in a high quality fabric. Sizes will range from XS-XLg. As soon as I have a picture and a firm price, I will post it here along with info on how you can order yours!

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Elite Track Nationals ~ Thank you everyone for making this a fantastic event!! Congratulations to all the new National Track Champions! Race results and pictures are posted on cyclingnews.com.

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Have you seen USA Cycling's Web article featuring the LOTS program? If you, your employer or anyone you know, is interested in sponsoring the LOTS program, please contact me. The LOTS program is dedicated to introducing women to the exciting sport of track cycling and we intend to grow this program as far into the future as we can see!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2008 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2008 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2008 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

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Have a super week Ladies!!

Julia Cross

Madison Ladies have LOTS of fun

2008-09-29T19:15:00.000-07:00

You can spend your time, waste your time, or invest your time. It's your choice.

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Attn Ladies ~ Oct 7-9 ~ USA Cycling is offering a FREE CO-ED Madison camp at the ADT Event Center. Ladies, if you already know how to throw a Madison and have at least some level of competency with it, then you are invited to attend this Co-Ed Madison Camp courtesy of USA Cycling!!

USA Cycling is excited to announce the official beginning of its U23 Madison Program with an instructional camp scheduled for Oct. 7-9, 2008 at the ADT Event Center velodrome in Carson, Calif.

The camp is being designed as an opportunity to scout and educate riders interested in being included in the U23 program, but will be open to (MALE & FEMALE) riders 17 years and older from any category. The tentative schedule is to have a classroom-style meeting Oct. 7 at the Holiday Inn in Torrance (19800 South Vermont Ave), followed the next 2 days (Oct 8-9) with track time from 9:00 am. – 1:00 p.m. Track time will provide all camp attendees time to ride and practice Madison exchanges, but will be organized to evaluate rider’s abilities to be successful in UIV and similar races. USA Cycling will not be charging a fee for participation, but expects participants to have at least a basic understanding of the Madison and a basic ability with the Madison exchange.

Individuals interested in participating in the camp, or being considered for inclusion in the U23 program, should contact Clay Worthington at cworthington@usacycling.org, or 719-229-3768. Final camp details will be sent to expected participants and posted at the velodrome during the days before the camp.

Clay Worthington M.S.
Sport Science Coach
USA Cycling
One Olympic Plaza
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Desk: 719-866-3379
Mobile: 719-229-3768
Fax: 719-866-4764

Don’t be shy Ladies!! This camp is not just for the U23 guys!

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The next LOTS Session ~ I still don’t have confirmation on the date for the next LOTS session, but I will let you all know as soon as I know the date!

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Attn Women’s Cycling Teams ~ The So Cal bike racing off-season is short but it is a popular time for clinics. Now is a great time to plan a Track Cycling Clinic for your women’s team! Not only is track cycling fun but it teaches you many valuable skills that are essential for all cycling abilities and disciplines. Please contact me for more information!

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Thurs Oct 1- Sun Oct 5 ~ ADT will be hosting the Elite Track National Championships. Athlete Registration is now closed but spectators and volunteers are always welcomed. For a complete schedule of events, please see USAC’s website.

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Sun Nov 2nd ~ The 2008 Muddy Buddy Race Series is coming to San Dimas and they need some Downright Dirty Divas! No…this is not a track cycling event but it is a fun race for the multi-sport athlete! Bring your running shoes and a teammate to share a mountain bike with and join us for a leap-frog style 10k tag-team race! Both team members are required to alternate biking (approx 3 mi) and running (approx 3 mi) and there is a mandatory belly crawl thru the mudpit to get to the finish line! Teams can be co-ed or not. There is even a Costume Contest for the best dressed-up team…so don’t let your Halloween Costume go to waste!!

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Speaking of Volunteers ~ ADT has updated their discounted track fee program effective immediately following Elite Nationals. Please become familiar with the new process. Information will be posted on the website as soon as it is available. We need volunteers to make this year's Elite Nationals a success. Since there is no World Cup in LA next year, the HDC has changed its training discount policy effective October 6. Only those who actually volunteer at velodrome events will be entitled to training discounts. Those who volunteer but do not ride the track can assign their discount to a rider, but it must be noted in writing/event. Volunteering for a session at Elite Natz entitles one individual to a training discount for six months. Volunteering at LAVRA events throughout the year also qualify for discounts. The HDC plans on charging admission to this event-another reason to volunteer!
Please let me know if you can help.

Elite Natz will run from Wednesday, October 1-Sunday, October 5

There is only one race session per day at 4:00 PM and Sunday, October 5 starts at noon. Check internal copy of event schedule to get the bestestimate of event timing.
Thanks for all of your help,

Linda Both
Volunteer Coordinator
ljboth@charter.net

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Have you seen USA Cycling's Web article featuring the LOTS program? If you, your employer or anyone you know, is interested in sponsoring the LOTS program, please contact me. The LOTS program is dedicated to introducing women to the exciting sport of track cycling and we intend to grow this program from sea to shining sea as far into the future as we can see!

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The 2008 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

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The 2008 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

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The 2008 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

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One of our Cycling Moms, Donna Stern, is a licensed CPA. She will be conducting several classes on Bookkeeping throughout the Summer. These classes are geared toward High School Students, New business owners and especially Women who may be returning to the work force or running a family or home based business. Donna’s classes are located in The OC near John Wayne Airport. Please email me for additional information.

Have a super week Ladies!!

Julia Cross

LOTS of Jerseys at Masters Natz

2008-09-15T20:54:00.000-07:00

You can spend your time, waste your time, or invest your time. It's your choice.

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Re-Cap (Sept 2 – Sept 7) ~ Masters Track Nationals were held in San Jose, CA at the Hellyer Park Velodrome. Other than being more than 100* every day, we all enjoyed a fantastic week of track racing. The week began with an amazing barbeque on the infield. The BBQ was complete with grilled chicken, hamburgers, potato salad, beans and complimentary wine courtesy of Rob Jensen, owner & founder of Testarosa Wines. And the race organizers even supplied iced bottles of cold water and Gatorade all week long.

Many thanks go to Warren, Rick and the entire crew up there. Many thanks go to the Race officials who stood out in the H-O-T sun for 12+ hrs every day before heading off to Souplantation/Sweet Tomato for a late lunch/early dinner only to then return to the track until long after the lights came on. Many thanks go to whoever set up the infield garden hose to spray cold water on the cool down circle.

Many thanks go to the athletes for racing all week long despite the insane heat. Racing seemed like the easiest part of this week. The difficult part was the pre-race prep on race day. No matter how you sliced it, we all ended up in a tricky balancing act with fuel and hydration needs mixed with the insane heat and a very specific warm up for a 1-4 minute race. Many athletes came up with a winning recipe and took home a National Jersey while others came up short and took home some great lessons.

The thing about Masters Track Nationals that sets it apart from other races is not only in the ferocity and intensity of the racing. It’s that, after all these years of racing, as soon as an event is over, everyone greets everyone with huge cheers and congratulatory hugs over a cold beverage. It’s that you never know which legends in the sport are going to show up after years away. It’s that you are continuously surprised at who will make their annual appearance on a track bike in search of a Jersey. It’s that you always expect another record to be set. It’s that you know you won’t be allowed to bake under the hot sun as long as there is at least on canopy still standing. It’s that Michelle survived a deadly form of stomach cancer this year and came back to win a Jersey. It’s that Jennifer won a National Championship Jersey last week only to discover that, a thousand miles away, her husband died in a tragic accident the same day.

But mostly I want to congratulate more than a dozen of the Ladies Only Track Session participants who competed in August in San Diego at the 2008 SCNCA Masters State Track Championships and last week in San Jose at the 2008 USAC Masters National Track Championships. Every single women’s podium presentation at these two events included 1-3 Ladies who either rode the track for the first time in their life at a LOTS session or rediscovered their love of track cycling thanks to a LOTS session. All of these Ladies began the track with a nervous ride on a rental bike at their first LOTS session and, with the expert help of a qualified track coach, quickly rose to the podium at these championship track races.

Thank you Ladies!!
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The next LOTS Session ~ As soon as I get confirmation on the date in October for the next LOTS session, I will let you all know!

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Attn Women’s Race Teams ~ The So Cal bike racing off-season is short but it is a popular time for clinics. Now is a great time to plan a Track Cycling Clinic for your women’s team! Not only is track cycling fun but it teaches you many valuable skills that are essential for all cycling abilities and disciplines. Please contact me for more information!

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Tues Sept 16th ~ The LA Velodrome RE-OPENS just in time for Tuesday’s “Roger Session”. Please see the event calendar for an up-to schedule.

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Sat Sept 27th ~ The 3rd and final event in the 2008 LAVRA Cup race series is here and Omnium awards will be presented. Make plans now to join us for another exciting day of racing. With Time Trials in the morning and an Omnium in the afternoon, this is a great opportunity for those preparing for ADT’s Elite Track Nationals the following weekend.

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Thurs Oct 1- Sun Oct 5 ~ ADT will be hosting the Elite Track National Championships. Register early and train well…the competition will be awesome! Only qualified athletes are eligible to race. USAC has published the official list of eligible men & women. Please check these lists to see if & where your name appears. If you are not racing, we always need VOLUNTEERS!!

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Sun Nov 2nd ~ The 2008 Muddy Buddy Race Series is coming to San Dimas and they need some Downright Dirty Divas! No…this is not a track cycling event but it is a fun race for the multi-sport athlete! Bring your running shoes and a teammate to share a mountain bike with and join us for a leap-frog style 10k tag-team race! Both team members are required to alternate biking (approx 3 mi) and running (approx 3 mi) and there is a mandatory belly crawl thru the mudpit to get to the finish line! Teams can be co-ed or not. There is even a Costume Contest for the best dressed-up team…so don’t let your Halloween Costume go to waste!!

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How does your state rank in Bicycle Friendliness? The League of American Bicyclists recently published its list of Bicycle Friendly states for 2008. California was not the most friendly state coming in at 7th among the 50 states. However, the Vacationland state of Maine with its many fall scenery bike tours fared only slightly better in 6th. The least friendly state in the US is West Virginia placing 50th with Georgia placing 49th.

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Speaking of Volunteers ~ ADT has updated their discounted track fee program effective immediately following Elite Nationals. Please become familiar with the new process. Information will be posted on the website as soon as it is available. There are no more Team discounts ~ all discounts are earned on an individual basis.

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Have you seen USA Cycling's Web article featuring the LOTS program? If you, your employer or anyone you know, is interested in sponsoring the LOTS program, please contact me. The LOTS program is dedicated to introducing women to the exciting sport of track cycling and we intend to grow this program as far into the future as we can see!

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The 2008 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

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The 2008 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

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The 2008 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

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One of our Cycling Moms, Donna Stern, is a licensed CPA. She will be conducting several classes on Bookkeeping throughout the Summer. These classes are geared toward High School Students, New business owners and especially Women who may be returning to the work force or running a family or home based business. Donna’s classes are located in The OC near John Wayne Airport. Please email me for additional information.

Have a super week Ladies!!

Julia

LOTS of appreciation for Olympic Masters Women

2008-08-27T12:44:00.000-07:00

You can spend your time, waste your time, or invest your time. It's your choice.

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Olympic Review ~ Like most of you, the Olympics really interfered with my sleep needs. Long after I should have been in bed each night, the TV would be lit up bringing to life way too many exciting Olympic events. When I was a kid growing up in rural Maine, folks had access to just 3 TV channels with Olympic coverage limited to only NBC’s Saturday afternoon “Wide World of Sport” viewed on 19 inch black and white TV sets. Thanks to a generation of technological advancements, Americans now have access to at least a half dozen high-def TV channels and at least as many internet websites all offering 24/7 and pay-per-view coverage of nearly every minute of nearly every Olympic event on crystal clear 52 inch plasma screens.

I could not help but be struck by certain female athletes who stood head and shoulders above the rest.

Gymnastics ~Silver Medal ~ 32 yr old Oksana Chusovitina (GER). Never mind that Oksana is twice as old as any of her competitors and never mind that she has a 9 year old son who survived luekemia…Oksana won the Silver Medal on the floor exercises in Beijing in her 5th Olympic appearance.

Marathon ~ Gold Medal ~ 39 yr old Constantino Tomescu (ROU). Nuff sed.

Swimming ~ 2 Silver Medals ~ 41 yr old Dara Torres (USA).

Cycling ~ 49 yr old Jeanie Longo. Although Jeanie did not medal this year in Beijing, she is the most decorated female cyclist in the history of women’s cycling winning a lifetime best of 4 Olympic Cycling Medals in 7 Olympic Games in addition to numerous National and World Titles.

Everyone reading this should be encouraged and motivated.

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Sat Aug 30 ~ The Encino Velodrome will be hosting its annual “Far West Championships”. Race Session #1 begins both days at 4:30PM. Race Session #2 begins both days at 7:30PM. Please read the event schedule carefully to find out when your division races!

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Tues Sept 2 – Sun Sept 7 ~ Masters Track Nationals in San Jose The national championship race week begins Tuesday immediately following this Labor Day weekend.

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Sat Aug 30-Sun Sept 13 ~ The LA Velodrome is CLOSED for 2 wks. Please see the Event Center’s on-line calendar for an up to date schedule.

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Saturday Sept 27th ~ The 3rd and final event in the 2008 LAVRA Cup race series is just around the corner. Make plans now to join us for another exciting day of racing. With Time Trials in the morning and an Omnium in the afternoon, this is a great opportunity for those preparing for ADT’s Elite Track Nationals the following weekend.

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Thurs Oct 1- Sun Oct 5 ~ ADT will be hosting the Elite Track National Championships. Register early and train hard…the competition will be awesome! If you are not racing, we always need VOLUNTEERS!!

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Speaking of Volunteers ~ ADT will be updating the discounted track fee program effective immediately following Elite Nationals. Please become familiar with the new process. Information will be posted on the website as soon as it is available.

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Have you seen USA Cycling's Web article featuring the LOTS program? If you, your employer or anyone you know, is interested in sponsoring the LOTS program, please contact me. The LOTS program is dedicated to introducing women to the exciting sport of track cycling and we intend to grow this program as far into the future as we can see!

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2008 Championship Track Events ~ As we move closer to the end of the road season we also move closer to the beginning of the Championship Track Racing Season.

1) June 21 ~ SCNCA Jr Track States at ADT (done)
2) July 26-27 ~ Masters Track States SD. (done)
3) Aug 1-2 ~ Elite Qualifier SD. (done)
4) Aug 14-17 Jr Track Nationals at ADT (done)
5) Aug 16-17 Elite Qualifier Encino. (done)
6) Aug 23-24 ~ Elite Qualifier ADT (done)
7) Sept 2-7 ~ Masters Track Natz San Jose
8) Sept 11-13 ~ Collegiate Track Nationals Co Springs
9) Sept 13-14 ~ Elite Track States Encino.
10) Oct 1-5 ~ Elite Track Nationals at ADT

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The 2008 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

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The 2008 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

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The 2008 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

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One of our Cycling Moms, Donna Stern, is a licensed CPA. She will be conducting several classes on Bookkeeping throughout the Summer. These classes are geared toward High School Students, New business owners and especially Women who may be returning to the work force or running a family or home based business. Donna’s classes are located in The OC near John Wayne Airport. Please email me for additional information.

Have a super week Ladies!!

Julia Cross

We all had LOTS of fun at Jr Track Nationals

2008-08-18T21:27:00.000-07:00

You can spend your time, waste your time, or invest your time. It's your choice.

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Thurs-Sun Aug 14-17 ~ This past weekend the USAC Junior Track National Championships were held in Carson, CA at the LA Velodrome. Hundreds of kids came from all over America to race and place. It was awesome seeing the talent and the love of track cycling that came with these kids. They have all trained hard and looked forward to the opportunity to come to Natz and compete with their peers. The week was sprinkled with tears of pain, tears of heartbreak and tears of joy as medals were gained and lost and regained. It became obvious almost immediately that the most important item a Junior should always pack in their Track Natz gear bag…..is a box of tissues!

Living on the track’s infield for a week is special at any track race but it becomes more special at a junior event like this. These kids are a ton of fun to be with. What I can’t figure out though is how kids of yesteryear survived events like this before emails, text messages, cell phones, cell phones with cameras and “Facebook”! Thanks to modern technology, these kids are all now permanently connected with multiple “NBF’s” in every state and at every track in the US!

Juniors began arriving in LA for Jr Track Nationals as early as the first of August. Many of the early arrivals competed in both the Jr Road Nationals and the Jr Track Nationals. Those athletes who race exclusively on the track came early in order to get in as much pre-race training time as possible on the only indoor wooden velodrome in this country. Riders who first learn how to ride the wood generally find the transition to concrete velodromes a non-issue. Those riders who first learn to ride on the concrete, generally find the transition to wood a bit more challenging. To that end, the race organizers made every attempt to give the kids plenty of opportunities to get confident on the wood long before racing began. With several training camps held throughout the summer and Certification Classes held daily, there was something for every athlete and coach to learn.

Throughout the pre-race training sessions the messages remained clear and consistent through repetition and experience.

The neutral lap of a mass start race does not mean “slow” it simply means no one has engaged the race. The minimum speed riders need to maintain in order to remain securely upright in all 3 training lanes is about 20mph. As the skill and speed of the rider decreases, the risk of sliding off the track increases. The most likely time for a mishap in a mass start race is in the neutral lap. Once the race has been engaged, generally the riders will maintain a race pace that is sufficient to prevent slippage. But, even on the final evening of Junior Nationals racing, neutral laps were not without incident.

The blue band can be used as a racing surface in Matched Sprints. If you are new to ADT, it is advisable to use the blue band in the first corner of the first lap of your Match Sprints. On flatter stickier tracks Sprint riders will often do a track stand high up in the middle of turn one without incident. However, racers who are new to the slick surface of ADT should not rule out dropping almost immediately down to the blue band from their starting position as they approach turn one and until they have sufficient speed to remain up on the track surface.

If your tire color matches either your skinsuit, your socks or your living room curtains, you should probably see a qualified track mechanic before attempting your first lap. We saw every color of the rainbow this past week and unfortunately those were the colors of the athletes’ tires. Flat abrasive concrete tracks can handle just about any color and compound of (road, bmx or mountain) bike tire that your local “Big 5” sells. But the slick wood surface at ADT is unforgiving and will force you to rethink your tire selections. Soft sticky (black) tires with little to no tread pattern and plenty of sidewall rolling along at 20’ish mph is the best way to ensure sufficient adhesion. And even really expensive brand new wood track approved tires must be prepped for the slick track surface….just ask Cory Williams.

The red line is the upper boundary for the Pole Lane and it really is the single most important line on the track. Many athletes come to ADT from velodromes with fairly “chewed up” pole lanes making it somewhere between difficult and impossible to consistently ride below the red line in the pole lane. That is not an issue at ADT where the pole lane is clear from the blue band to the red line and it is expected that all riders intending to be in the pole lane will be centered on the black line. Mass start event racers who move up track from the black line and cross the red line should always expect that the pole position they just vacated has already been filled. The red line should only be crossed (from either up or down track) with full intent and full knowledge of the ramifications your actions.

Complete race results of all the National Championship Track events can be found on Cycling News.Com and at USAC.

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Thank you volunteers!! None of these racing events can happen without plenty of hardworking volunteers! And remember ~ ADT event volunteers enjoy reduced track fees!

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Thank you Howard Marans & Momentum Cycling! Without you making this event happen in LA, we’d all be sunburned by now!

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2008 Qualification Rules for Elite Track Nationals ~ From the officials at USAC:

Men: The top 5 riders in Individual events and the top 3 in the team events qualify.
Women: The top 3 riders in individual events and the 1st team in team events qualify.
New for 2008: If a previously qualified rider finishes in the top 5, results will not be adjusted to move lower finishing riders into qualifying positions. (In other words…no one rolls up.)

Please Note: An individual event is any event that does not require a team such as points and scratch races, Match Sprints, individual time trials and individual pursuits. A team event is any event that requires a team of 2 or more athletes such as Team Pursuit, Team Sprint, Olympic Sprint and the Madison.

Also: If you qualify in one Endurance event you may compete in any/all Endurance events at Elite Natz. The same is also true for Sprint events.

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Sat-Sun Aug 23-24th ~ The LA Velodrome will be hosting its annual Velodrome Championship Event & Elite Qualifier. If you still haven’t qualified for an event at Elite Natz, then ADT’s qualifier will be your final opportunity in So Cal to make your dreams come true.

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Sun Aug 24th ~ The final Ontario Race of this year’s race series will be happening this coming Sunday. If you have not yet hung up your race wheels for the season, then come on over and join in the fun!

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Have you seen USA Cycling's Web article featuring the LOTS program? If you, your employer or anyone you know, is interested in sponsoring the LOTS program, please contact me. The LOTS program is dedicated to introducing women to the exciting sport of track cycling and we intend to grow this program as far into the future as we can see!

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2008 Championship Track Events ~ The following list is rapidly getting shorter...

1) June 21 ~ SCNCA Jr Track States at ADT (done)
2) July 26-27 ~ Masters Track States SD. (done)
3) Aug 1-2 ~ Elite Qualifier SD. (done)
4) Aug 14-17 Jr Track Nationals at ADT (done)
5) Aug 16-17 Elite Qualifier Encino. (done)
6) Aug 23-24 ~ Elite Qualifier ADT
7) Sept 2-7 ~ Masters Track Natz San Jose
8) Sept 11-13 ~ Collegiate Track Nationals Co Springs
9) Sept 13-14 ~ Elite Track States Encino.
10) Oct 1-5 ~ Elite Track Nationals at ADT

Women’s Bikes for Sale ~ From the USWCDP & Michael Engleman ~ Giant is letting us sell a few bikes to fund the USWCDP so we currently have a few listed on The Pro's Closet (below) and we will sell a few of the Giant TCR CW/DuraAce support bikes after Nationals. These bikes are similar Small listed with Pro's Closet except higher end wheels and the bars/stem/ cages are all Aerus carbon. All of these bikes are new or only have a few miles on them. Right now I have every size.

All proceeds go to scholarship riders for travel and equipment
Bike #1; Bike #2 ; Wheels

Michael Engleman
US Women's Cycling Development Program, Inc.
PO Box 992
101 Central Ave.
Dolores, CO 81323
970.769.4292
m.engleman@uswcdp.org
www.uswcdp.org

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The 2008 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

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The 2008 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

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The 2008 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

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One of our Cycling Moms, Donna Stern, is a licensed CPA. She will be conducting several classes on Bookkeeping throughout the Summer. These classes are geared toward High School Students, New business owners and especially Women who may be returning to the work force or running a family or home based business. Donna’s classes are located in The OC near John Wayne Airport. Please email me for additional information.

Have a super week Ladies!!

Julia Cross

Lots of Junior Champions in The OC.

2008-08-11T21:44:00.000-07:00

You can spend your time, waste your time, or invest your time. It's your choice.

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Race Report ~ Wed-Sun Aug 6-10 ~ This past weekend the USAC Junior, U23, and Elite Road Championships were held in Orange County, CA. The kids were excited and the racing was fast.

The past weekend’s events began on Tuesday afternoon with the usual registration procedures. During registration, USAC provided a complimentary coaching seminar that was open to coaches, parents and athletes. Hosted by Sam Callen, we enjoyed 3 hours of CE classes which included discussions on how to help junior cyclists select the right coach and how juniors should plan to move up through the domestic ranks with efficiently. Perhaps the most important message of the evening was that of all the levels of racing, the Juniors are in the best position to be patient! The young juniors of today have loads of time and plenty of opportunities for growth and experience. Now is the time to simply enjoy cycling while acquiring the skills and tools that will allow them to gradually learn the in’s and out’s of the sport. There is no rush; time is on their side!

Wednesday, Aug 6th ITT ~ The first event of this National Championship weekend was the individual time trial that was held in Santiago Canyon on El Toro Road. It was hilly and it was hot but these Juniors were determined and raced their hearts out. The first racers to toe the line at 9:00am were the Elites and the last racers to toe the line after 3:00pm were the 10-12 yr olds. The staging area for the athletes participating in this event was the front parking lot of Saddleback Church at the corner of El Toro Rd and Marguerite. The parking lot was an endless sea of campers and canopies. With temperatures nearing 100* many orphans who were seen baking on trainers in the hot sun were invited to share some shade and a cold bottle of water under a canopy. Other than the Elite woman rider who cleared the mountain lion family off the course, perhaps the most exciting race division in the ITT was the Jr Boys 13-14 division. The top 13 finishers all finished the distance in 21 minutes and some odd seconds. Of them, the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place finishers were each separated by less than 1 second! You’d have thought it was track race!!

Thursday, Aug 7th Crit ~ Held in the parking lot of the Angels Stadium the junior racing began early with the U23 girls and continued on throughout the day on the black top under the hot So Cal sun. The course was long and flat with no shade and nothing more than an occasional crash to split up the fields. The finishing straightaway was long enough and straight enough to entice the less experienced sprinters into hitting the gas pedal a bit too early only to find themselves shooting out the back of the pack long before they hit the line. There were plenty of shouts of both joy and disappointment throughout the day.

Friday, Aug 8th Road Race ~ Staging for the 5 mile loop of the junior championship road race course was the parking lot of the Portola Hills High School in Irvine. This wide open rolling course took the young riders through Avacado groves and past Eucalyptus trees while showcasing much of the area that was destroyed by the massive Santiago Canyon fire that ripped through here last fall. Again the relentless 100* heat and bright sunshine made for a challenging event. With Saddleback Mountain against our backs and the Pacific Ocean off in the haze of the horizon in front of us, the juniors raced from their hearts lap after lap until somebody won.

Through all of the challenges getting here and all of the challenges of racing, these kids truly raced every event. From Grandmas and Grandpas to Aunts and Uncles, these championship events provided a ton of excitement for everyone. Congratulations to all of our 2008 Junior National Road Champions!! But the work is not done yet as we are already resettled at the LA Velodrome for the Junior Track National Championships!

Complete race results of all the Championship Road events can be found on Cycling News.Com and at USAC.

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Junior Track Natz needs volunteers (including anti-doping) Thurs-Sun Aug 14-17th Track Racing ~ Jr Track Natz begin at the LA Velodrome on Thursday Aug 14th at 10AM. There are two race sessions (10AM & 6PM) scheduled for each day with the final session on Sunday Aug 17th at 10AM. Volunteers and anti-doping chaperones will be needed throughout all 4 days of racing. Please contact Linda Both to coordinate your schedules.

Duties include ~ notifying the rider of their anti-doping test and escorting them to medical control personnel. The riders have 1-hr from the time of notification by the chaperone to present themselves for doping control. The escorts job is finished when released by the USADA personnel—usually when the rider reports. Prior experience not necessary!!

Thanks, Linda Both
ljboth@charter.net
562.431.0018

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August 14-17th ~ Junior Track National Championships ~ Junior Track National Racing begins on Thursday morning and continues through Sunday afternoon. Junior Track Nationals is a well attended event that brings together hundreds of kids (and their parents) from all across the United States. Admission is free and these kids have trained long and hard for this event! All the information you need is available through USAC & Momentum Cycling’s websites.

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New Qualification Rules for Elite Track Nationals ~ From the officials at USAC:

Men: The top 5 riders in Individual events and the top 3 in the team events qualify.

Women: The top 3 riders in individual events and the 1st team in team events qualify.

New for 2008: If a previously qualified rider finishes in the top 5, results will not be adjusted to move lower finishing riders into qualifying positions. (In other words…no one rolls up.)

Please Note: An individual event is any event that does not require a team such as points and scratch races, Match Sprints, individual time trials and individual pursuits. A team event is any event that requires a team of 2 or more athletes such as Team Pursuit, Team Sprint, Olympic Sprint and the Madison.

Also: If you qualify in one Endurance event you may compete in any/all Endurance events at Elite Natz. The same is also true for Sprint events.

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Sat-Sun Aug 16-17th ~ The Encino Velodrome will be hosting its annual Velodrome Championship Event & Elite Qualifier. If you did not make it down to San Diego, you can head on up to Encino this weekend to try your luck again.

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Sat-Sun Aug 23-24th ~ The LA Velodrome will be hosting its annual Velodrome Championship Event & Elite Qualifier. If you still haven’t qualified for an event at Elite Natz, then ADT’s qualifier will be your final opportunity in So Cal to make your dreams come true.

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The LA Velodrome will be CLOSED on and off during the month of August ~ This week it will be closed all week for Junior Track Nationals through Sunday, August 18th.

If you are planning to head to ADT soon, please make sure you check the LA Velodrome calendar first.

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Have you seen USA Cycling's Web article featuring the LOTS program? If you, your employer or anyone you know, is interested in sponsoring the LOTS program, please contact me. The LOTS program is dedicated to introducing women to the exciting sport of track cycling and we intend to grow this program as far into the future as we can see!

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2008 Championship Track Events ~ As we move closer to the end of the road season we also move closer to the beginning of the Championship Track Racing Season.

1) June 21 ~ SCNCA Jr Track States at ADT (done)
2) July 26-27 ~ Masters Track States SD. (done)
3) Aug 1-2 ~ Elite Qualifier SD. (done)
4) Aug 14-17 Jr Track Nationals at ADT
5) Aug 16-17 Elite Qualifier Encino.
6) Aug 23-24 ~ Elite Qualifier ADT
7) Sept 2-7 ~ Masters Track Natz San Jose
8) Sept 11-13 ~ Collegiate Track Nationals Co Springs
9) Sept 13-14 ~ Elite Track States Encino.
10) Oct 1-5 ~ Elite Track Nationals at ADT

Women’s Bikes for Sale ~ From the USWCDP & Michael Engleman ~ Giant is letting us sell a few bikes to fund the USWCDP so we currently have a few listed on The Pro's Closet (below) and we will sell a few of the Giant TCR CW/DuraAce support bikes after Nationals. These bikes are similar Small listed with Pro's Closet except higher end wheels and the bars/stem/ cages are all Aerus carbon. All of these bikes are new or only have a few miles on them. Right now I have every size.

All proceeds go to scholarship riders for travel and equipment
Bike #1; Bike #2 ; Wheels

Michael Engleman
US Women's Cycling Development Program, Inc.
PO Box 992
101 Central Ave.
Dolores, CO 81323
970.769.4292
m.engleman@uswcdp.org
www.uswcdp.org

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The 2008 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

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The 2008 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

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The 2008 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

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One of our Cycling Moms, Donna Stern, is a licensed CPA. She will be conducting several classes on Bookkeeping throughout the Summer. These classes are geared toward High School Students, New business owners and especially Women who may be returning to the work force or running a family or home based business. Donna’s classes are located in The OC near John Wayne Airport. Please see the attached flyer for additional information.

Have a super week Ladies!!

Julia Cross

Masters Track States had LOTS of Ladies racing

2008-07-29T11:11:00.000-07:00

You can spend your time, waste your time, or invest your time. It's your choice.

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Sat-Sun July 26-27th ~ This past weekend the 2008 SCNCA Masters Track Championships were held at the San Diego Velodrome. What a fantastic weekend of racing by the men and the women. All of the racing was fast and feisty.

But I have to say that what thrilled me the most this weekend was the number and quality of the women participating!! I was thinking back to my first SCNCA Masters Track States in 2006 when only 11 women competed. Of those 11, only 3 women toed the line for the Women’s Points Race and 7 women raced the 2k Pursuit. Each of the remaining women’s events generally had only 2-3 total competitors. Back in 2006, women were guaranteed a medal just by showing up.

Discouraged by a lack of competition in 2006, it was that event that inspired me to start a track training program for Ladies Only. For 2 years now the LOTS program has continued to introduce women to the exciting sport of track cycling. Together we have educated, equipped and encouraged more than 200 women of varying abilities in all ages in all areas of track cycling and track racing. It has been thrilling to be a part of the growth and excitement that is consuming the women’s fields on the tracks in Southern California. And the more exciting the women’s races become, the more excited the women are to race. And as the quality of the women’s races increases, the quality of the women who race also increases. And all of this is great for us now and for the future of the sport.

So now here we are at the 2008 Masters Track State Championships this weekend in San Diego and all of the women’s fields were packed with top notch competitors ready to do battle on the track! With more than 30 different women competing throughout the weekend’s events, no one had the luxury of blinking! Seconds and inches definitely mattered this year as everyone had to gut their way to victory without hesitation in every single event. There were no free laps, free Jerseys and no free medallions this year!

The 2008 Women’s Championship Points race saw more than 13 women toeing the line and racing the race!! And I do mean “racing the race”! This was absolutely the fastest and safest Masters Women’s Points race that any of us has experienced! There was not one quarter of a lap or split second when the pack sat up or held back; it was full gas all the way to the finish line with everyone strung out single file chasing as hard as they could for every point and position for all 30 laps! Even the guys on the infield and the spectators in the stands were on their feet cheering for us! It was a very exciting race to be a part of!

Even the 2008 Individual & Team events were nothing to snicker about! In 2006 just 7 women participated in the 2k IP. In 2008 we had 3 times as many women racing the same event. Every women’s age division and every women’s race this year saw an increase in participation of 3-4 times the 2006 numbers.

Throughout the weekend, every event was as exciting to the spectators as it was to the participants! Adding to the excitement was the fact that 3 of the women who raced with us are World Champions and 2 of them are world record holders in women’s track events.

Thank you everyone for making LOTS successful!! And thank you everyone for making the 2008 SCNCA Masters Track State Championship so amazing!! And thank you Ladies for continuing to improve the quality of the Women’s races!!

Thank you San Diego Velodrome for hosting this year’s State Championship event!! Please visit the SD Velodrome’s website for more info on their training programs, race schedules and their facility.

I look forward to seeing all of you at the 2008 Masters Track Nationals in just a few weeks!!

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Jr Nationals & USADA need Volunteers ~
Linda Both is the on-site anti-doping coordinator for both the Eite/U-23/Jr Road Nationals and Jr Track Nationals. While the anti-doping coordinators have enough volunteer male chaperones for these events, they still need 7 (seven) women for anti-doping chaperones for the Road ITT on Wednesday, August 6 , and 7 (seven) women chaperones for Saturday’s Road Race on August 9.

Wednesday, Aug 6th ITT ~ The first racer goes off the start line at 9:00 am ~ all chaperones need to be in place at the finish line at least one hour before the expected finish time of the first racer.

Saturday, Aug 9th RR ~ The race begins early and the volunteers would need to be at the finish 1-hr before the expected finish time.

Thurs-Sun Aug 14-17th Track Racing ~ Jr Track Racing begins at ADT on Thursday Aug 14th at 10AM. There are two race sessions (10AM & 6PM) scheduled for each day with the final session on Sunday Aug 17th at 10AM. Anti-doping Chaperones will be needed throughout all 4 days of racing. Please contact Linda to coordinate your schedules.

Duties include ~ notifying the rider of their anti-doping test and escorting them to the RV for medical control. The riders have 1-hr from the time of notification by the chaperone to present themselves for doping control. The escorts job is finished when released by the USADA personnel—usually when the rider reports. Prior experience not necessary!!

Thanks, Linda Both
ljboth@charter.net
562.431.0018

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UPDATE: August 14-17th ~ Junior Track National Championships ~ USA Cycling and the ADT Event Center at The Home Depot Center are proud to announce that Dr. Kay and OUCH Pro Cycling have agreed to be the Title Sponsor of this year’s USAC Jr Track National Championship Event. This sponsorship continues OUCH’s strong tradition of supporting track cycling development. OUCH Sports Medical Center also sponsors OUCH Pro Cycling and two-time World Champion and 2008 U.S. Olympic Team member, Sarah Hammer, as well as many other track events, including last year’s USA Cycling Collegiate Track National Championships and the Los Angeles UCI World Cup event.

Junior Track Nationals is a well attended event that brings together hundreds of kids (and their parents) from all across the United States. Please feel free to contact the race organizers for more sponsorship information.

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Friday-Saturday, Aug 1-2nd ~ The San Diego Velodrome will be hosting its annual Velodrome Championship event & Elite Qualifier. If you are planning to compete in USAC’s 2008 Elite Track National Championships, then you must first qualify. And, all you have to do to qualify is compete in any one velodrome championship event held at any one track in the US and finish in the top 1, 2, or 3 places in any one endurance and/or sprint event.

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Wed-Sun Aug 6-10th ~ USAC will be hosting the 2008 Elite, U23 & Junior National Road Championships. These events will be happening in and around The OC. Complete registration and course information is available through USAC and Jet Cycling, LLC.

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Sunday August 10th ~ The August Ladies Only Track Sessions will be held at the Encino Velodrome again. Before returning to our home track at ADT in September, the Ladies will be enjoying the August Session at the Encino Velodrome. So make your plans now to join us on Sunday Aug 10th from 12-2:00PM.

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Sat-Sun Aug 16-17th ~ The Encino Velodrome will be hosting its annual Velodrome Championship Event & Elite Qualifier. If you can’t make it down to San Diego this weekend, you can always head on up to Encino to try your luck.

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Wed-Sun Aug 14-17th ~ USAC will be holding the 2008 Junior National Track Championships. Thanks to OUCH Pro Cycling and Momentum Cycling, this event will be happening at the LA Velodrome. Complete event and registration information is available through USAC and Momentum Cycling’s websites.

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Sat-Sun Aug 23-24th ~ The LA Velodrome will be hosting its annual Velodrome Championship Event & Elite Qualifier. If you still haven’t qualified for an event at Elite Natz, then ADT’s qualifier will be your final opportunity in So Cal to make your dreams come true.

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The LA Velodrome will be CLOSED on and off during the month of August ~ This week it will be closed this week, July 31-Aug 3rd; Thurs Evening (No Roger Session), and all day Friday, Saturday & Sunday. The schedule returns to normal Monday through Friday, Aug 5-8, before closing again the following weekend. The velodrome will then be closed for Junior Track Nationals Saturday-Sunday, Aug 9-Aug 18th.

If you are planning to head to ADT in the next couple of weeks, please make sure you check the LA Velodrome calendar first.

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Have you seen USA Cycling's Web article featuring the LOTS program? If you, your employer or anyone you know, is interested in sponsoring the LOTS program, please contact me. The LOTS program is dedicated to introducing women to the exciting sport of track cycling and we intend to grow this program as far into the future as we can see!

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2008 Championship Track Events ~ As we move closer to the end of the road season we also move closer to the beginning of the Championship Track Racing Season.

1) June 21 ~ SCNCA Jr Track States at ADT (done)
2) July 26-27 ~ Masters Track States SD. (done)
3) Aug 1-2 ~ Elite Qualifier SD. (see attached flyer)
4) Aug 14-17 Jr Track Nationals at ADT
5) Aug 16-17 Elite Qualifier Encino.
6) Aug 23-24 ~ Elite Qualifier ADT
7) Sept 2-7 ~ Masters Track Natz San Jose
8) Sept 11-13 ~ Collegiate Track Nationals Co Springs
9) Sept 13-14 ~ Elite Track States Encino.
10) Oct 1-5 ~ Elite Track Nationals at ADT

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Women’s Bikes for Sale ~ From the USWCDP & Michael Engleman ~ Giant is letting us sell a few bikes to fund the USWCDP so we currently have a few listed on The Pro's Closet (below) and we will sell a few of the Giant TCR CW/DuraAce support bikes after Nationals. These bikes are similar Small listed with Pro's Closet except higher end wheels and the bars/stem/ cages are all Aerus carbon. All of these bikes are new or only have a few miles on them. Right now I have every size.

All proceeds go to scholarship riders for travel and equipment.

Bike #1; Bike #2 ; Wheels

Michael Engleman
US Women's Cycling Development Program, Inc.
PO Box 992
101 Central Ave.
Dolores, CO 81323
970.769.4292
m.engleman@uswcdp.org
http://www.uswcdp.org/

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The 2008 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

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The 2008 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

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The 2008 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

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One of our Cycling Moms, Donna Stern, is a licensed CPA. She will be conducting several classes on Bookkeeping throughout the Summer. These classes are geared toward High School Students, New business owners and especially Women who may be returning to the work force or running a family or home based business. Donna’s classes are located in The OC near John Wayne Airport. Please email me for additional information.

Have a super week Ladies!!

Julia Cross

LOTS of Ladies at LOTS

2008-07-21T22:01:00.000-07:00

You can spend your time, waste your time, or invest your time. It's your choice.

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Attn Ladies: The Ladies Only Track Sessions met at the Encino Velodrome this past Saturday. We had a lot of fun as several first timers enjoyed their first twirl around the track! Everyone was motivated, excited, learned a ton and are anxious to return! I hope more of you will join us in August on Sunday the 10th for the next LOTS session at the Encino Velodrome. Gates will open at 11:30am. The Session will begin at 12Noon. There are plenty of rental bikes and room for everyone!

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Jr Nationals & USADA need Volunteers ~
Linda Both is the on-site anti-doping coordinator for both the Eite/U-23/Jr Road Nationals and Jr Track Nationals. While the anti-doping coordinators have enough volunteer male chaperones for these events, they still need 7 (seven) women for anti-doping chaperones for the Road ITT on Wednesday, August 6 , and 7 (seven) women chaperones for Saturday’s Road Race on August 9.

Wednesday, Aug 6th ITT ~ Santiago Canyon. The first racer goes off the start line at 9:00 am ~ all chaperones need to be in place at the finish line at least one hour before the expected finish time of the first racer.

Saturday, Aug 9th RR ~ Portola Hills. The race begins early and the volunteers would need to be at the finish 1-hr before the expected finish time.

Thurs-Sun Aug 14-17th Track Racing ~ Jr Track Racing begins at ADT on Thursday Aug 14th at 10AM. There are two race sessions (10AM & 6PM) scheduled for each day with the final session on Sunday Aug 17th at 10AM. Anti-doping Chaperones will be needed throughout all 4 days of racing. Please contact Linda to coordinate your schedules.

Duties include ~ notifying the rider of their anti-doping test and escorting them to the RV for medical control. The riders have 1-hr from the time of notification by the chaperone to present themselves for doping control. The escorts job is finished when released by the USADA personnel—usually when the rider reports. Prior experience not necessary!!

Thanks, Linda Both
ljboth@charter.net
562.431.0018

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UPDATE: August 14-17th ~ Junior Track National Championships ~ USA Cycling and the ADT Event Center at The Home Depot Center are proud to announce that Dr. Kay and OUCH Pro Cycling have agreed to be the Title Sponsor of this year’s USAC Jr Track National Championship Event. This sponsorship continues OUCH’s strong tradition of supporting track cycling development. OUCH Sports Medical Center also sponsors OUCH Pro Cycling and two-time World Champion and 2008 U.S. Olympic Team member, Sarah Hammer, as well as many other track events, including last year’s USA Cycling Collegiate Track National Championships and the Los Angeles UCI World Cup event.

Junior Track Nationals is a well attended event that brings together hundreds of kids (and their parents) from all across the United States. Please feel free to contact the race organizers for more sponsorship information.

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Sat-Sun July 26-27th ~ The SCNCA Masters Track Championships will be held at the San Diego Velodrome this coming weekend. There are plenty of events for every age division 30+. Masters Racing is perhaps the most exciting track racing events of the season. When former Pro’s and former Joe’s come together, there’s bound to be plenty of exciting racing!! Bring your umbrella chair and a cooler of beverages and join us in San Diego this weekend! Please visit the SD Velodrome’s website for more info.

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Sat-Sun Aug 2-3rd ~ The San Diego Velodrome will be hosting its annual Velodrome Championship event & Elite Qualifier. If you are planning to compete in USAC’s 2008 Elite Track National Championships, then you must first qualify. And, all you have to do to qualify is compete in any one velodrome championship event held at any one track in the US and finish in the top 1, 2, or 3 places in any one endurance and/or sprint event.

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Sunday August 10th ~ The August Ladies Only Track Sessions will be held at the Encino Velodrome again. Before returning to our home track at ADT in September, the Ladies will be enjoying the August Session at the Encino Velodrome. So make your plans now to join us on Sunday Aug 10th .

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Sat-Sun Aug 16-17th ~ The Encino Velodrome will be hosting its annual Velodrome Championship Event & Elite Qualifier. If you can’t make it down to San Diego, you can always head on up to Encino to try your luck.

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Sat-Sun Aug 23-24th ~ The LA Velodrome will be hosting its annual Velodrome Championship Event & Elite Qualifier. If you still haven’t qualified for an event at Elite Natz, then ADT’s qualifier will be your final opportunity in So Cal to make your dreams come true.

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Friday Nights at ADT ~ Attn Ladies the State and National track Championship races are coming up too quickly! There are plenty of opportunities for you to race individual time trials, team pursuits, team sprints and many other events. If you are interested in training for these events and more, please plan to join me at ADT each Friday evening for open (ie co-ed) training from 6-9PM.

If you are planning to attend, please send me an RSVP email so I know who to expect each week. Normal track fees apply.

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Have you seen USA Cycling's Web article featuring the LOTS program? If you, your employer or anyone you know, is interested in sponsoring the LOTS program, please contact me. The LOTS program is dedicated to introducing women to the exciting sport of track cycling and we intend to grow this program as far into the future as we can see!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
2008 Championship Track Events ~ As we move closer to the end of the road season we also move closer to the beginning of the Championship Track Racing Season.

1) June 21 ~ SCNCA Jr Track States at ADT (done)
2) July 26-27 ~ Masters Track States SD.
3) Aug 2-3 ~ Elite Qualifier SD.
4) Aug 14-17 Jr Track Nationals at ADT
5) Aug 16-17 Elite Qualifier Encino.
6) Aug 23-24 ~ Elite Qualifier ADT
7) Sept 2-7 ~ Masters Track Natz San Jose
8) Sept 11-13 ~ Collegiate Track Nationals Co Springs
9) Sept 13-14 ~ Elite Track States Encino.
10) Oct 1-5 ~ Elite Track Nationals at ADT

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Have you had your Tour de France Burrit0? ~ If Burritos are your “thing” then check out Chipotle Restaurants limited edition "Le Burrito". Team “Slipstream Chipotle - H30” has added backing going into the Tour de France, July 5 to 27, as its sponsor has introduced a new burrito in honor of the USA team. Chipotle Mexican Grill in New York City unveiled "Le Burrito" in anticipation of the team's debut in the Tour de France, following on its first – and successful – Grand Tour, the Giro d'Italia. The limited edition burrito is aimed at athletes and will be featured in all Chipotle restaurants across the US throughout the French race.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news.php?id=news/2008/jun08/jun10news2

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The 2008 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

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The 2008 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

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The 2008 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

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One of our Cycling Moms, Donna Stern, is a licensed CPA. She will be conducting several classes on Bookkeeping throughout the Summer. These classes are geared toward High School Students, New business owners and especially Women who may be returning to the work force or running a family or home based business. Donna’s classes are located in The OC near John Wayne Airport. Please see the attached flyer for additional information.

Have a super week Ladies!!

The Track Season is just beginning...

2008-07-14T21:26:00.000-07:00

You can spend your time, waste your time, or invest your time. It's your choice.

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The next 2 Ladies Only Track Sessions are going on a road trip!! We will be packing up and heading up to the Encino Velodrome at 12Noon for the Saturday July 19th & Sunday Aug 10th LOTS sessions.

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Who says road cycling will ruin your track legs? ~ Not Jeannie Longo. According to Cycling News.com Jeannie continued her remarkable career this week by claiming France’s individual pursuit championship title on the track while simultaneously winning France's Elite Road and Time Trial events and qualifying for her 7th Olympic Team having contested every Olympiad since women's cycling events were added in the 1984 Los Angeles Games.

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Amber Neben ~ Cycling News.com announces that Amber has won 2nd Place Overall in the Women’s Giro de Italia this weekend while USAC announces that she has also earned a spot on the US Olympic Road Team!

Be safe & Have fun!

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Friday & Saturday, July 18-19th ~ The Bicycle Film Festival ~ You won’t want to miss this fabulous event with Movies on both Friday and Saturday night. Beginning Friday at 9:30 PM: Program 2 features “THE SIX-DAY BICYCLE RACES”. And On Saturday at 7:30 PM Program 6 features “STANDING START”. Please see the website for complete details and scheduling. All film screenings will be held at The Vine Theater at 6321 Hollywood Blvd.

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Saturday July 19th ~ Encino Velodrome ~ This will be the final “Low Key Time Trial” event of the season. We invite everyone to join us as we get ready for the upcoming Velodrome, State and National championship events. And directly afterwards: The Ladies Only Track Session (LOTS) will begin at 12Noon.

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Saturday July 19 ~ Sisquoc SCNCA Junior State Road Race Championships. Come cheer for your favorite Junior Champs and stay for the Elite Races! All Junior events begin at 8:00am. The second race session begins at 10:00am. The final race session begins at 1:00pm.

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Sunday July 20 ~ Ontario Crit #4 ~ Presented again by Sunset Velo, this event will be held on the 7 corner course. With racing starting early and going all day, there is a race event for every category.

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Sunday July 20 ~ San Luis Obispo Downtown Criterium Classic. This great race boasts a prize purse for the WCat 1-3 of $1999 CASH paid 20 places deep! Bring your teammates and scoop up some cash!

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August 14-17th ~ Junior Track National Championships
Sponsorship ~ This year the LA Velodrome and Momentum Cycling will be hosting the 2008 USAC Junior Track National Championships. While plenty of work has been going on behind the scenes these past months, the race organizers are still in need of both private and corporate sponsorship. As with almost any sporting event, sponsorship money is essential!
Junior Track Nationals is a well attended event that brings together hundreds of kids (and their parents) from all across the United States. Any company that appreciates a junior aged target market will definitely want to be involved!
Please feel free to contact the race organizers for more sponsorship information.

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Junior Track Natz Training Camps ~ ADT is pleased to announce that it will be hosting summer Junior Race Training Camps this July & August. These camps are designed to give juniors from around the country the opportunity to ride and train on the LA Velodrome before Jr Natz. For more info, please visit the LA Velodrome’s Jr Camp info page on the website.

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Friday Nights at ADT ~ Attn Ladies the State and National track Championship races are coming up too quickly! There are plenty of opportunities for you to race individual time trials, team pursuits, team sprints and many other events. If you are interested in training for these events and more, please plan to join me at ADT each Friday evening for open (ie co-ed) training from 6-9PM.

If you are planning to attend, please send me an RSVP email so I know who to expect this week. Normal track fees apply.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Attn Ladies: The next 2 Ladies Only Track Sessions are going on a road trip!! We will be packing up and heading up to the Encino Velodrome for the Saturday July 19th & Sunday Aug 10th LOTS sessions.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Have you seen USA Cycling's Web article featuring the LOTS program? If you, your employer or anyone you know, is interested in sponsoring the LOTS program, please contact me. The LOTS program is dedicated to introducing women to the exciting sport of track cycling and we intend to grow this program as far into the future as we can see!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
2008 Championship Track Events ~ As we move closer to the end of the road season we also move closer to the beginning of the Championship Track Racing Season.

1) June 21 ~ SCNCA Jr Track States at ADT (done)
2) July 26-27 ~ Masters Track States SD.
3) Aug 2-3 ~ Elite Qualifier SD.
4) Aug 14-17 Jr Track Nationals at ADT
5) Aug 16-17 Elite Qualifier Encino.
6) Aug 23-24 ~ Elite Qualifier ADT
7) Sept 2-7 ~ Masters Track Natz San Jose
8) Sept 11-13 ~ Collegiate Track Nationals Co Springs
9) Sept 13-14 ~ Elite Track States Encino.
10) Oct 1-5 ~ Elite Track Nationals at ADT

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Will you be hungry this July? ~ If Burritos are your “thing” then check out Chipotle Restaurants limited edition "Le Burrito". Team “Slipstream Chipotle - H30” has added backing going into the Tour de France, July 5 to 27, as its sponsor has introduced a new burrito in honor of the USA team. Chipotle Mexican Grill in New York City unveiled "Le Burrito" in anticipation of the team's debut in the Tour de France, following on its first – and successful – Grand Tour, the Giro d'Italia. The limited edition burrito is aimed at athletes and will be featured in all Chipotle restaurants across the US throughout the French race.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news.php?id=news/2008/jun08/jun10news2

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The 2008 USAC Athlete Waiver is available on-line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2008 SCNCA Racing Calendar is available on line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The 2008 USAC Rule book is available on-line.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

One of our Cycling Moms, Donna Stern, is a licensed CPA. She will be conducting several classes on Bookkeeping throughout the Summer. These classes are geared toward High School Students, New business owners and especially Women who may be returning to the work force or running a family or home based business. Donna’s classes are located in The OC near John Wayne Airport. Please see the attached flyer for additional information.

Have a super week Ladies!!

Julia Cross