RaeLynn's ride email

Good morning and welcome to the weekend my friends.  I hope everyone enjoyed the long holiday weekend and clocked in many miles on the bike.

The weather has turned absolutely perfect with cool mornings and warm afternoons; perfect for getting in the mode of base training miles.  But before that starts the Masters' Nationals races must finish in Bend,Oregon.  So far this week our local riders have been collecting a boat load of heavy medal.  The B4T9 ladies Jill Gass and Maryann Levenson have won in both Time Trial and Tandem Time Trial, Avalon Jenkins is racing well and Kelly Mclaughlin has maintained her space in the top half--she has done well racing this year and wasn't even riding two years ago!!! Strong woman and we are so proud of her as a teammate and as it shows to the success of our mission to get women not only to ride, but to enjoy the occasional race too.  Patricia Baker continues to podium in the 70+ age group ; she is a true inspiration and a wonderful competitor.  Rebecca Rusch has entered the road racing scene from the world of endurance mountain biking and she is doing really well, taking the podium and having lots of fun too.  Lisa Campbell, local girl was 1st in the Time Trial and The Road Race, Lisa is one of the strongest riders in our area and we are so happy for her; she puts in the work and deserves it! Reagan "Sporty Spice" is also racing at Nationals, she races for DudeGirl and we enjoy seeing her at all the races.  Our very own Olympian Dotsie Bausch is at the Nationals too... so wonderful to have her so accessible and she is incredibly FUN.  Also from the neighborhood the Breakaway from Cancer  Masters team:  (Robb Mesecher & friends) are at Nationals taking their share of medals and racing REALLY HARD.  We all know what drives their mission and they certainly put that same passion into the pedals....#fightcancersupportcycling

There are lots of new ride options so I'm going to list some brief details of each and where you can go for more info just to keep it brief...Santa Barbara to San Diego, why limit yourself to one area when there are hills to conquer everywhere!

Westlake Village area:

Most important the annual Mike Nosco Memorial ride is open for registration:  http://www.mikenosco.com/  This charity ride is a DO NOT MISS for both guys and gals.  If you want to be inpired to go farther, ride harder and succeed this is the ride to get ready for! Ride with the pros and celibrate what our community can do as a whole for the greater good.Volunteers are needed as well and sponsors are always appreciated.

www.seriouscycling.com.. Shop rides for everyone on Saturday and other rides throughout the week, mountain on Sundays; call for details

www.cvcbike.org  So many rides the calendar will make you quit your job and ride..local club, many events and something for all

Moms in Motion group has tri and cycling events ....nice group, very organized events and training

Santa Barbara:

Wednesday night ladies ride, this is for beginners and advanced women who want to help get more women into cycling.  Wonderful no-drop route in a gorgeous spot, carpool up it's worth it!  contact Anne Chen at anne@photosb.com for info.  Starts at Whole Foods

B4T9 rides are announced as they come, so like the Facebook Page for updates:  http://www.facebook.com/#!/B4T9WomensCyclingTeam

If there are some interested in  the Frazer Hazlett Sufferfest rides in Santa Barbara hit me up with an email and I will connect you....these are for the strong only (men and women), trust me. OIY!

San Diego:

Diana (B4T9 member) has a Wednesday night ride from Ride Cyclery on Vulcan that varies from a 1.5 hour easy to a 1.5 hour sufferfest up Double Peak, fun ride for the ladies although I don't think guys are turned away Email me for info and I will put you in touch with her. The bike shop also has a kick butt Saturday ride for the strong:) Guys and Gals!

HeRevolution has a Friday beginners ride for the ladies, this is a training ride so expect to work hard but have company in the pain....hahaha ok not really that bad; lots of fun. It's worth the trip to this shop since Darcy has the BEST selection of high end women's clothing around both TRI and Cycling!

Long Beach Women's Bike Summit Sept 13th 2012, come join us as we celebrate women's cycling and look at exploring the many ways we can get more women to ride, influence our communties to create safe riding and the benefits that go well beyond the bike for women who ride.

Interbike is just a week away so stay tuned to Road Bike Action  for all the juicy updates on gear, clothes, pros, parties and more!

oops I guess this wasn't short....sorry, so much good news!!

Enjoy your ride wherever you go, be safe and give each other a little wave on the bike; it's nice to have company on the roads. See you in the Malibu hills next week!

Ride on,

RaeLynn