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RaeLynn's Ride Email

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:10:00 GMT

<table width="600" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img alt="" src="http://www.womencyclist.com/userfiles/image/images/emailride_01.jpg" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td> Welcome the Tour of California...so a big week in So. Cal. if you like bike racing! Whether you are taking in one or all of the stage of the Tour of California it's sure to be a fun event. Many of the teams have been here in San Diego this week checking out the courses...and probably the beach volleyball too:) For all the up to date action and news stay tuned online and with Twitter/Instagram/Facebook to Road Bike Action...<a href="http://www.roadbikeaction.com">www.roadbikeaction.com</a>..The boys are on it. ***Help me with something FUN during the TOC*****I have a funny sort of savenger hunt going on during the tour...so this guy from the Basque Country of Spain writes to me (his name is Felix, maybe he wrote to you too)  and he is a water bottle collector...he has rooms full of bottles from European teams....yes definitely a strange kind of hoarding, but I love a good eccentric! He wants me to collect a bottle from each of the teams in the Tour of California---hey the guy may be a nut, but gotta admit it's kinda fun...and cyclists from the Basque country are truly obsessed...when I was there riding I felt like a rock star; so I do admire that culture. So,  here's the thing, I can't possibly get all of them---I did get the FIRST one this morning from Garmin Sharp....so it's fate and the game has begun...if any of my readers want to help in the hunt please save me a water bottle if you happen to retrieve one from the teams participating or you want to donate one from your team/shop.  I will gather them next week and send to him. Definitely going to make a cute story:) This weekend I wish all the Moms out there Happy Mother's Day. <img alt="heart" height="20" src="http://womencyclist.com/ckeditor/plugins/smiley/images/heart.gif" title="heart" width="20" /> It's also the Global Ride day for <a href="http://www.cyclofemme.com">Cyclofemm</a>e so only fitting you should take Mom or Grandma on a bike ride:)  Santa Ynez WOW Cycling Camp  is almost half full already; sign up early for the discounted pricing; new this year 1, 2, 3 or 4 day options...<a href="http://www.womencyclist.com/2013/05/03/wow-women-on-wheels-cycling-summit-july-2013/">http://www.womencyclist.com/2013/05/03/wow-women-on-wheels-cycling-summit-july-2013/</a> I'll be at the B4T9 women's booth at the Tour of California Santa Barbara stage...everyone stop by and say hello! Ok, time for more bottle hunting....GO! RaeLynn </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img alt="" src="http://www.womencyclist.com/userfiles/image/images/emailride_03.jpg" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

RaeLynn's Ride Email

Sat, 04 May 2013 00:39:00 GMT

<table width="600" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img alt="" src="http://www.womencyclist.com/userfiles/image/images/emailride_01.jpg" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td> Hi my friends, First and foremost I want to express my sincere thoughts for the safety of the firefighters who are so diligently working to save property, landscapes and lives...among those Jack Nosco, Roy Knickman and so many more first responders, firefighters, paramedics, emts, etc....I pray they will all be safe and no one will be injured. I heard a good radio interview today with Donald Miller, author of A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I learned While Editing My Life. He said something about (and I paraphrase), that in order to find ones' meaning in life, it means taking risks and with that will come some good results and some results that are less that what you expected....well that being said: I am saddened to have received the news that<a href="http://www.labellapreme.com"> La Bella Preme </a>event has been cancelled due to a lack of registrations.  It really was an event I wanted to take of, I still  believe it would be amazing in the area, lots of fun and great for the women's cycling community. I know that Event 360 will continue to work on it to make it better for when it finally can go live again...so for now it won't be happening this June 1st, but perhaps another day in the future, so stay tuned. For all those who supported the effort I am enormously hap py and honored that you love bikes and are so enthusiastic about the event.  I appreciate all of your efforts and I know we can make it a reality when the timing is right. However, I  (and anyone who wants to ride with me) will still be riding my bike on June 1st in Malibu. Details will come via this email, but it's on the calendar and there isn't a more gorgeous place to be on a bike than the Malibu mountains, so RIDE ON <img alt="heart" height="20" src="http://womencyclist.com/ckeditor/plugins/smiley/images/heart.gif" title="heart" width="20" /> The Girl Talk pages of <a href="http://www.roadbikeaction.com/Girl-Talk/articleindex/311/Girl-Talk.html">Road Bike Action magazine </a>are now online--woohoo great news and many thanks to RBA for supporting women's cycling...  Tour of California is coming right up too...<a href="http://www.womencyclist.com/2013/05/03/road-bike-action-magazine/">RBA will have a ride (Tuesday May 14th</a>) for those who want to attend and <a href="http://www.b4t9.com">B4T9</a> will have a women's cycling booth at the Santa Barbara Stage. I wish everyone a safe weekend on the bike and clean air to breathe! Enjoy, RaeLynn ps Cyclofemme rides May 12th, Rapha 100 in San Diego July 7th and <a href="http://www.womencyclist.com/2013/05/03/wow-women-on-wheels-cycling-summit-july-2013/">WOW Cycling Summit </a>Santa Ynez July25th- 28th are all on the calendar now, so email me if you want to attend and I will send you the information. </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img alt="" src="http://www.womencyclist.com/userfiles/image/images/emailride_03.jpg" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

RaeLynn's Ride email

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:27:00 GMT

RaeLynn's Ride Email

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:31:00 GMT

<table width="600" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img alt="" src="http://www.womencyclist.com/userfiles/image/images/emailride_01.jpg" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td> Cheers everyone and happy holidays to all who are celebrating this week!  Hope everyone gets time to get a ride or two in. It's all about Ironman this weekend...Oceanside is really charged up with all the athletes in town and the huge expo available to geek out on...should make SD a fun place to ride this weekend. I am going to check it out since I've never been to an IRONMAN, although a few of my coaching clients have finished them well and really enjoyed the experience::)) I want to pass on an event my friends Ed & Heidi shared the Shred Kids Cancer Benefit happens April 13th, noon -3 pm..<a href="http://www.shredkiscancer.org/Shredfest_5.html">http://www.shredkidscancer.or/shredfest_5.html</a> Benefits children's cancer research at Osteocarcoma at Children's Hospital in Los Angeles. I know our friend Andreas and the Knickman family are involved in this and would love any support you can provide. Gracias Happy Birthdays to Sue Bergeron, Sheri Leiken, and Kerry Ryan of Action Sports in Bakersfield..all people I met on the bike...hope their day was wonderful. Next weekend is the B4T9 Women's Cycling Team Camp in Santa Barbara and Thousand Oaks.  If you aren't part of this team and would like to join, this is your opportunity.  Membership details and our mission statement are listed here:  <a href="http://www.b4t9.com">www.b4t9.com</a>  Team camp is free and social for those who are members, meals not included. We have a variety of rides, skillz and informational sessions planned, as a member you can attend one or all of the days. Email for details <a href="mailto:raelynn@womencyclist.com">raelynn@womencyclist.com</a> La Bella Preme registrations are going fast...ride with us ladies...and gentlemen we have volunteer opportunities for you too:) <a href="http://www.labellapreme.com">www.labellapreme.com</a>.  If you have a business in the area and want to participate, hit me up with an email; we'd love to have your support, the more cycling events in the area, the more business for locals! As always, you can check out the events and calendar pages of my website for upcoming fun on two wheels...<a href="http://www.womencyclist.com">www.womencyclist.com</a> and <a href="http://www.roadbikeaction">www.roadbikeaction</a> for all the worldwide cycling updates:) Hit up your local bike shops, <a href="http://www.seriouscycling.com">Serious Cycling</a>, <a href="http://www.npbikeshop.com/">Newbury Park,</a> <a href="http://www.michaelsbicycles.com/Michaels_Bicycles/home.html">Micheal's Bikes</a>, <a href="http://westlakecyclery.com/">Westlake Cyclery</a>, <a href="http://www.bicyclejohns.com/santaclarita.html">Bicycle John's Santa Clarita</a>, <a href="http://www.winswheels.com/">Wins Wheels,</a> <a href="http://hertrishop.com/">Herevolution</a>, <a href="http://velohangar.com/">VeloHangar</a>, <a href="http://hi-techbikes.com/">Hi-Tec</a>, <a href="http://blbikes.com/">B &L Bikes</a> and, <a href="http://ridecyclery.com/">Encinitas Cyclery</a> at least once a weekend..there must be something you need<img alt="wink" height="20" src="http://womencyclist.com/ckeditor/plugins/smiley/images/wink_smile.gif" title="wink" width="20" /> Have fun, be safe and ride your bike! RaeLynn       </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img alt="" src="http://www.womencyclist.com/userfiles/image/images/emailride_03.jpg" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

RaeLynn's Ride Email

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:57:00 GMT

<table width="600" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img alt="" src="http://www.womencyclist.com/userfiles/image/images/emailride_01.jpg" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td> Happy Friday, it's finally here.  Looks like mother nature has a beautiful weekend in store for us, so it will make for some awesome pedaling. I've started adding to the event page of my website, so you can always find details to events mentioned here at this page:  <a href="http://www.womencyclist.com/events/">http://www.womencyclist.com/events/</a> I'm not an internet genius, so bear with me as I grow the page and put in details.  But so far we've got some great events to attend: <a href="http://www.seaotterclassic.com">Sea Otter Classic</a> in April will be amazing with <a href="http://www.womencyclist.com">myself</a>, <a href="http://www.b4t9.com">Team B4T9</a>, Primal, Skratch and BH bikes teaming up to host a variety of women's events throughout the weekend.  Then we've got CycloFemme in May---a global women's ride movement and Rapha in July. All great advocacy events I hope you will attend and/or set a ride in your area to participate in. You can RSVP to these events on the Women Cyclist Facebook page:) I also added a calendar of rides where all the daily rides will be posted on the site.. Email me details of any rides you want listed and I'll put them up on the calendar, both mountain and road. <a href="http://www.malibu7canyons100.com">Malibu 7 Canyon</a> ride is Saturday, so should be plenty of riders in the mountains.I think you can still sign up at 50% off if you feel inclined to go UP...9000 ft. Should be a good one for the legs to start screaming. I'm training for <a href="http://www.labellapreme.com">La Bella Preme </a>and a 50 mile mountain bike ride--OMG! Gotta have goals! Would love to know what everyone else is doing this year and would love to feature stories on my website if you want to send them my way.  And don't forget that <a href="http://www.roadbikeaction.com">Road Bike Action</a> has the "Why I ride" feature...always looking for riders to feature there too:) Speaking of RBA, the Euro issue is out, get it on the newstand or digital....big Euro races are on now, so check online for RBAs coverage of all the pro races. I love this time of year. Ok, time to ride, Be safe, my friends and look for our friend Andreas Knickman on the roads again--he is home and recovering his strength; keep up the great vibes! Ride on, thanks for reading. RaeLynn     </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img alt="" src="http://www.womencyclist.com/userfiles/image/images/emailride_03.jpg" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

RaeLynn's Ride Email

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:12:00 GMT

<table width="600" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img alt="" src="http://www.womencyclist.com/userfiles/image/images/emailride_01.jpg" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td> Hi All, Well we made it to another Friday and get to SPRING ahead this weekend! Yes, more time to ride after work. There may be a chance of scattered showers this weekend, depending on where you are, so I suggest if you see the sun, don't hesitate, just ride. Best of luck to all those racing this weekend...should be lots of fun to be had by all and most importantly; be safe out there whether you are racing or riding the local roads. <a href="http://www.womencyclist.com/events/">Bike Boot camp</a> is going to rock...coaches pre-rode the courses this past week and the canyon climbs are amazing--the descents are so spectacular...seriously good for climbing and descending skills and our TT course is flat and perfect. Email me to sign up for 1, 2 or 3 days of intensity to boost your spring training. Details here: <a href="http://www.womencyclist.com/events/">http://www.womencyclist.com/events/</a> <a href="mailto:rlmzenzyus@gmail.com">rlmzenzyus@gmail.com</a> to register <img alt="smiley" height="20" src="http://womencyclist.com/ckeditor/plugins/smiley/images/regular_smile.gif" title="smiley" width="20" />Happy Birthday to Jennifer Johnson of <a href="http://www.seriouscycling.com">Serious Cycling</a>--go on out to the shop on Saturday and ride with them 8:00 a.m. All are welcome, helmets mandatory. <a href="http://www.labellapreme.com">La Bella Preme</a> is coming together nicely with Primal, Terry, Osmo and more signing on as partners for this premiere women's cycling challenge...ladies support bringing this event to your neighborhood, for the betterment of the sport, the business it brings to the community and the recognition of our neighborhood as a destination cycling mecca...and of course to support the charities who help little girls grow to be strong and empowered women through sport. Sign up today and get a $70 Primal Jersey..super sweet looking! YES I do realize you are paying to ride on your roads...but how often are you fully supported, cooked organic wonderful by Pedaler's Fork at a private wine estate, given wonderful gifts and a champagne finish with dancing & music where the day is all about YOU? sign up today on International Women's Day:) As I unpacked yet another box I came across a book titled "The no-drop zone" by Patrick Brady, if you haven't read it hunt up a copy...excellent information.  Also noticed this week Club Ride Apparel has a new jean for the commuter with a "no crack" back...super fun company <a href="http://www.clubrideapparel.com">www.clubrideapparel.com</a> ~~~ for those who don't like to be covered in logos while riding. And as always keep your eyes on <a href="http://www.roadbikeaction.com">www.roadbikeaction.com</a> for all the latest and greatest in bikes, gear and of course; Zap's opinions. Stay dry, ride safe, RaeLynn...today and everyday: YOU ROCK! </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img alt="" src="http://www.womencyclist.com/userfiles/image/images/emailride_03.jpg" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

RaeLynn's Ride email

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:09:00 GMT

<table width="600" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img alt="" src="http://www.womencyclist.com/userfiles/image/images/emailride_01.jpg" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td> Hi all, Sorry about missing last week's email, just got caught up in too much stuff to do....ok and I was riding my bike:) So lots and lots of great events and opportunities to ride coming up. Bike Boot Camp San Diego for women and men is now open for rsvp/sign up:  Flyer and details here:  <a href="http://www.womencyclist.com/events/">http://www.womencyclist.com/events/</a> One, two and three day options available.  Come ride Rice and Couser Canyons and get some intensity into your training--learn Time Trial Technique, Pre-Race warm ups, Climbing & Descending on some exhilarating descents and how to strengthen the core with Foundation training for increased speed and power...USAC coach Jill Gass will be lead coach along with myself and other coaches who will be on board for this fully supported weekend of riding beautiful San Diego...it's isn't all flat here, and it's isn't beauty camp; it's BOOT camp:) <img alt="wink" height="20" src="http://womencyclist.com/ckeditor/plugins/smiley/images/wink_smile.gif" title="wink" width="20" /> The Senorita Century is coming up March 3rd for those looking to get in some mileage...should be fun and we have a group of women riding so let me know and we can all meet up, maybe catch a bite after the ride...men are welcome too--for info: <a href="http://www.senoritacentury.com">www.senoritacentury.com</a>  enter discount code SENORITA13 June 1st<a href="http://www.labellapreme.com"> La Bella Preme Women's Cycling Challenge </a>is heating up with sponsors Primal and Terry coming on board.  Primal is offering a free one of kind jersey to the first 350 registrants, so get yourself or your club signed up for this inaugural event. Mentors and volunteers are needed as well--<img alt="heart" height="20" src="http://womencyclist.com/ckeditor/plugins/smiley/images/heart.gif" title="heart" width="20" />hint hint guys we would love you<img alt="heart" height="20" src="http://womencyclist.com/ckeditor/plugins/smiley/images/heart.gif" title="heart" width="20" /> to participate too--bringing this event to the area will generate LOTS of great opportunites for local businesses and the cycling community, so let's all embrace it. ...Little Bellas (founded by Olympian Lea Davidson is a charity partner too)...meet her at the event! All the local race schedules can be found at <a href="http://www.socalcycling.com">www.socalcycling.com</a>  I've had lots of email asking how to find out about the races, so that is your "go to" spot.  Spectators are always welcome and it's ALWAYS FREE..can't get that at many sports events. Keep your eye on the calendar posted here for new "pick up  bike skills days(free) and rides during the week that I will post as I go:)  Looking to get my group together again and explore some new routes...always more fun with others.  <a href="http://www.womencyclist.com/rides/">http://www.womencyclist.com/rides/</a> If you've ever been curious about using a coach there's a fun radio show on Sunday by Chicks  on Bikes Radio about coaching featuring Coach Adnan Kadir of Aeolus Endurance Sports  & Coaching. I've met Adnan at USAC training and he's an incredible coach..should be a great listen. <a href="http://tobtr.com/s/4444327">http://tobtr.com/s/4444327</a>. Lastly the RBA dudes are off to the Handmade Bicycle Show where they will be geeking out on everything from bamboo to steel so follow that for an interesting look at "other" bikes <a href="http://www.roadbikeaction.com">www.roadbikeaction.com</a>   Have a fantastic weekend of riding:)Be safe.  Keep the healing vibes flowing for Andreas Knickman...it seems to be helping. RaeLynn         </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img alt="" src="http://www.womencyclist.com/userfiles/image/images/emailride_03.jpg" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

RaeLynn's Ride Email

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 22:43:00 GMT

<table width="600" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img alt="" src="http://www.womencyclist.com/userfiles/image/images/emailride_01.jpg" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td> Hello, Seems that the rain is coming down everywhere today, so I thought I'd help with some ideas for <img alt="heart" height="20" src="http://womencyclist.com/ckeditor/plugins/smiley/images/heart.gif" title="heart" width="20" /><img alt="heart" height="20" src="http://womencyclist.com/ckeditor/plugins/smiley/images/heart.gif" title="heart" width="20" /><img alt="heart" height="20" src="http://womencyclist.com/ckeditor/plugins/smiley/images/heart.gif" title="heart" width="20" />Valentine's Day...soooooooo here's a few (cycling related of course), that will make your sweetheart happy! YES, buy bike stuff.......for him or her....so visit your local bike shop and spread the local love because a new pair of gloves, arm warmers, super cute jersey or even better a bike would make any cyclist's day... If you're an absolute die-hard for internet shopping and you're sweetie is a shoe lover then head over to our friends at <a href="http://www.shoebacca.com">Shoebacca.com </a> (don't sweat it Shoebacca is a big cycling fan and they raise lots of charitable $$ for great causes.<img alt="smiley" height="20" src="http://womencyclist.com/ckeditor/plugins/smiley/images/regular_smile.gif" title="smiley" width="20" />)and use this SIDI coupon for $30.00 off a pair of SIDIs..SIDI30 at checkout lets you in on that deal... DEFINITELY, get a card because it is all really about the card...extra points for making it yourself...I put one at the bottom of this mail I thought was cute from Adventure Cycling. For the techie geek gear bike person a subscription to <a href="http://www.roadbikeaction.com">Road Bike Action magazine </a>will keep them up to date on all the latest and lightest/fastest toys. Registration to La Bella Preme will make any lady feel like a pro for the day: <a href="http://www.labellapreme.com">www.labellapreme.com</a> Best gift ever: Take a bike ride together, have lunch or coffee and definitely get a cupcake or chocolate. I always hear from women that they had so much fun on a ride with their husband/s/o/boyfriend when it was social and fun...bring the kids too. Whatever you do just ride, just ride for the sheer joy of it. Cheers, RaeLynn     </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img alt="" src="http://www.womencyclist.com/userfiles/image/images/emailride_03.jpg" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

RaeLynn's Ride Email

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 01:58:00 GMT

<table width="600" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img alt="" src="http://www.womencyclist.com/userfiles/image/images/emailride_01.jpg" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td> Hello, Well,nothing's better than seeing the start of a tan line....the weather has been gorgeous and perfect for riding. I hope you all have had the chance to get out and spin the legs a bit this week.  The weekend also looks great. San Diego will be the hot spot with the Boulevard and Red Trolley races going on. <a href="http://www.sdtimetrials.com">Fiesta Island TT </a>is Feb. 3rd here as well. There were lots of riders in Santa Maria last weekend for the Poor College Kids Race and Mothballs in Goleta.  Women's fields were 20+--woohoo and the ladies of<a href="http://www.b4t9.com"> B4T9 </a>took several podiums.  The guys from the Breakaway Team and Serious Cycling were also on course.  Always fun to have good crowds both to race and spectate, so if you want to watch some racing and take a nice long flat ride along the beautiful coastline head to San Diego this weekend.  A don't miss spot to socialize after is Stone Brewing...amazing gardens. If you can't do that then head over to one of the local rides at <a href="http://www.seriouscycling.com">Serious Cycling </a>(29041 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Agoura) or with the local club CVC: <a href="http://www.cvcbike.org">www.cvcbike.org</a>. San Diego area: <a href="http://www.hertrishop.com">Herevolution</a> rides 235 S Highway 101 Upcoming events: <a href="http://senoritacentury.com/">Senorita Century </a>March 3rd,Bike boot camp March 23/24th, <a href="http://www.seaotterclassic.com/"> Sea Otter </a>April 18th week,<a href="http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/"> Tour of California </a>week of May 18th, <a href="http://www.labellapreme.com">La Bella Preme </a>June 1st, <a href="http://www.revolutioncoaching.com">Santa Ynez Women's  Camp July 18/21st</a> Reply if you need more info on any of these events. Please keeps our friend Andreas Knickman and his family in mind as they face challenging times ahead as Andreas hopes to be well enough to start trials in NY. Andreas is so incredibly strong as is his family, but we all have seen the results of putting healing vibes toward them, so let' s keep them in our thoughts. We also hope for a speedy recovery for Linda Jackson, owner Team Tibco who was in a car/bike accident this week.  In the big scheme of things, that all the news....do what makes us feel good: Ride, Race, Enjoy Friends, Support those who need us. Ride on, RaeLynn <a href="http://www.womencyclist.com">www.womencyclist.com</a> for coaching, camps, training, corporate events, product testing <a href="http://www.roadbikeaction.com">www.roadbikeaction.com</a> for all up to date cycling news US and Europe..."Girl Talk" pages for the ladies too!     </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img alt="" src="http://www.womencyclist.com/userfiles/image/images/emailride_03.jpg" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

RaeLynn's Ride Email

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 06:03:00 GMT

RaeLynn's Ride Email

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 01:28:00 GMT

<table width="600" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td><img alt="" src="http://www.womencyclist.com/userfiles/image/images/emailride_01.jpg" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td> Wow what a gorgeous day today was. The sun felt so good.  I think it will last through the weekend with maybe a bit of wind, but still nice. I hope you'll all get out for a long one, I'm going to head out to a new route with the North County Coastal ride club this week and will head to Malibu next weekend. I am sure your Local bike shops would love to have you stop by.  Serious Cycling has the 8 a.m rides. All are welcome. Address is 29041 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Agoura, CA  Fridays are recovery rides and Tuesdays are the Birds of a Feather rides too. Sunday for the billy goats on mountain bikes. I hope all got to experience the mountain bike demos last weekend, that looked super fun. Please give your local bike riders a wave out on the road; it's a nice gesture and something I miss, as it's not the usual here in SD. If you are in the Santa Barbara area tomorrow and are interested in crit racing this year, there is a practice after the Echelon ride. The ride starts at Vieja Valley School at 8:30 a.m and the crit practice will start at the Mothballs course at 10:00-10:15 timeframe. All are welcome and lead by Jill Gass and other experienced racers. I don't think there is any charge. Questions call Anne Chen 805-448-3330 or email her at <a href="mailto:anne@photosb.com">anne@photosb.com</a>  Great opportunity for those thinking of trying a crit this year! Lots of fun to be had. The ladies only kick off ride is this Saturday at Bicycle John's Santa Clarita, starting at the shop at 9:00a.m and just over 25 miles with turn arounds for those who want shorter distance. Most of the ride is on bike path and trail so very friendly. Give  a call for ?s 661-254-7300. Address 26635 Valley Center Dr Santa Clarita <a href="http://www.labellapreme.com">www.labellapreme.com</a>  Registration is open and training plans are up!  How simple is that: sign up, download and print your map for success!  Training plans were designed by Jill Gass and Sue Fish and are16 week plans that will help anyone have a great training season...get a group together, each download your plan of choice based on your needs and do it together! For $99.00 you will not find this much packed into any other training plan!  Free safety and group riding skills handouts too... Ok, so get out the gear, get ready for the morning and enjoy a wonderful ride.  I look forward to seeing your Facebook photos and food photos after the ride.  Post your ride pics on the Women Cyclist facebook wall.. I love to see where the bike takes you.  <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Women-Cyclist/183785497458">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Women-Cyclist/183785497458</a> Ride on, RaeLynn   <a href="http://www.roadbikeaction.com">www.roadbikeaction.com</a>  Read in print or digital:)       </td> </tr> <tr> <td><img alt="" src="http://www.womencyclist.com/userfiles/image/images/emailride_03.jpg" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table>