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Anne,

I think I speak for everyone in the RMCCC (past and present!) when I say that you will be missed very dearly; your hard work, devotion to the sport and conference, energy, enthusiasm, and all around smarts and know-how will be impossible to replace or replicate. It’s very hard for me to accept, as you were my conference director when I was in college, and in my mind, Anne Spalding IS the Rocky Mountain Conference. You’ve left some gargantuan shoes to be filled.

All the best of luck in opening all those other doors!

Best,

Jeffrey

Jeffrey Hansen

High School & Collegiate Cycling Program Manager

USA Cycling

210 USA Cycling Pt.

Colorado Springs, CO 80919

jhansen@...

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(f) 719 434 4315

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From: Anne Spalding [mailto:aespaldi@...]
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 5:03 PM
To: RMCC; NCCA Board of Trustees
Subject: RMCC: Anne is retiring from RMCCC

19 November 2009

Dear riders, coaches and other hooligans of the RMCCC,

It is with a heavy heart that I write this letter, and tell you of my decision to resign as co-conference director for the RMCCC. The past 5 years working with all of you have been some of the most fun and most funny times of my life. Recollections of early morning campfires in MTB season, sharing a sprite with Hagen, cheering wildly as one of you ran up the hill with a broken bike and kept your second place, watching women progress from fist ever road race to competing at nationals, and countless, countless others fill my mind and bring a grin as I try to compose an adequate goodbye.

It has been so amazing to be a part of the community and spirit of our conference, to watch teams grow and riders progress both as athletes and people, and to enjoy the camaraderie and friendships. Why and how could I possibly leave this behind you might ask. I suppose the easiest answer is that life is presenting me with many doors at the moment, and to be able to open some new ones I need to close a few old ones, lest my house get too drafty. Or, in less literary terms, I need more time to dedicate to other aspects of my life.

Of course, there is no way I could leave collegiate cycling or racing full stop, so rest assured I will remain involved, through my current position on the national board, and through new avenues that I hope will present themselves.

So, what does this mean to the RMCCC? Spencer will be staying on as co-director (thank goodness), and Jeffrey will be posting a request for someone to fill my role. I would hope that this person would come from the RMCCC as many of you would make excellent leaders. During the next 2 or 3 months, I will continue to manage conference details until a replacement is found, I will create clear documentation of the work I currently do, and train the next leader. I am very excited for the RMCCC, and I think new blood will be a good thing for us all.

It occurs to me as I come to the end of this letter that some of you may think the recent brew-ha-ha over aero equipment is influencing this decision. Rest assured it is not; I love the involvement you all have shown in making your voice heard on this topic, and the passion and dedication you have to making collegiate cycling better.

I will miss this job and all of your smiling faces dearly. I’m sure I’ll find a way to show my face at a race this spring, so till then…

Cheers.

Anne Spalding

#990

From: Anne Spalding <aespaldi@...>
Date: Fri Nov 20, 2009 12:02 am
Subject: Anne is retiring from RMCCC

aespaldi

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19 November 2009

�

Dear riders, coaches and other hooligans of the RMCCC,

� ��It is with a heavy heart that I write this letter, and tell you of my decision to resign as co-conference director for the RMCCC.� The past 5 years working with all of you have been some of the most fun and most funny times of my life.� Recollections of early morning campfires in MTB season, sharing a sprite with Hagen, cheering wildly as one of you ran up the hill with a broken bike and kept your second place, watching women progress from fist ever road race to competing at nationals, and countless, countless others fill my mind and bring a grin as I try to compose an adequate goodbye.

�� It has been so amazing to be a part of the community and spirit of our conference, to watch teams grow and riders progress both as athletes and people, and to enjoy the camaraderie and friendships.� Why and how could I possibly leave this behind you might ask.� I suppose the easiest answer is that life is presenting me with many doors at the moment, and to be able to open some new ones I need to close a few old ones, lest my house get too drafty.� Or, in less literary terms, I need more time to dedicate to other aspects of my life.�

� Of course, there is no way I could leave collegiate cycling or racing full stop, so rest assured I will remain involved, through my current position on the national board, and through new avenues that I hope will present themselves.�

� So, what does this mean to the RMCCC?� Spencer will be staying on as co-director (thank goodness), and Jeffrey will be posting a request for someone to fill my role.� I would hope that this person would come from the RMCCC as many of you would make excellent leaders.� During the next 2 or 3 months, I will continue to manage conference details until a replacement is found, I will create clear documentation of the work I currently do, and train the next leader.� ��I am very excited for the RMCCC, and I think new blood will be a good thing for us all.�

�It occurs to me as I come to the end of this letter that some of you may think the recent brew-ha-ha over aero equipment is influencing this decision.� Rest assured it is not; I love the involvement you all have shown in making your voice heard on this topic, and the passion and dedication you have to making collegiate cycling better.�

I will miss this job and all of your smiling faces dearly. �I�m sure I�ll find a way to show my face at a race this spring, so till then�

Cheers.

Anne Spalding

#989

From: "Hansen, Jeffrey" <jhansen@...>
Date: Wed Nov 18, 2009 5:12 pm
Subject: End of the MTB Omnium?

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Hi all,

I hope the subject line grabbed your attention. You needn’t worry, nothing is happening anytime soon, but we’re looking for some opinion on this issue. Please read the story here: http://bit.ly/47GwZE and speak your mind via the survey at the bottom.

As the article states, this isn’t a formal move on the part of USAC or the Collegiate Board of Trustees, but it’s a topic we’ve heard some complaints about and decided to play devil’s advocate with.

Enjoy!

Finally, don’t forget that today is the last day to register for Cyclocross Nationals without incurring a $15 late fee! http://new.sportsbaseonline.com/events/index.xhtml?categoryId=13875

Best,

Jeffrey Hansen

High School & Collegiate Cycling Program Manager

USA Cycling

210 USA Cycling Pt.

Colorado Springs, CO 80919

jhansen@...

(p) 719 434 4215

(f) 719 434 4315

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#988

From: "Hansen, Jeffrey" <jhansen@...>
Date: Tue Nov 10, 2009 4:14 pm
Subject: Cycling Scholarships from the USACDF

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If you want a little help with those student loans, be sure to apply for a Stenner or Kuck Scholarship! http://usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=4532

It never hurts to apply… Let me know if you have any questions!

Best,

Jeffrey Hansen

High School & Collegiate Cycling Program Manager

USA Cycling

210 USA Cycling Pt.

Colorado Springs, CO 80919

jhansen@...

(p) 719 434 4215

(f) 719 434 4315

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#987

From: "Hansen, Jeffrey" <jhansen@...>
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 9:52 pm
Subject: Nationals Announcement

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Check it.

http://bit.ly/2b6Er0

Jeffrey Hansen

High School & Collegiate Cycling Program Manager

USA Cycling

210 USA Cycling Pt.

Colorado Springs, CO 80919

jhansen@...

(p) 719 434 4215

(f) 719 434 4315

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#986

From: Anne Spalding <aespaldi@...>
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 9:09 pm
Subject: Road Nationals

aespaldi

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Hello RMCCC,
�� Well, I guess we are traveling.� Road Nationals will be in Madison Wisconsin this year on May 7th -� 9th.� Read more here
http://usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=4533

- Anne Spalding�

#985

From: "Hansen, Jeffrey" <jhansen@...>
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 3:59 pm
Subject: FW: Memo regarding 2010 Collegiate Cycling rule changes

april33rd

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-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Abramson [mailto:mark@...]
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 1:32 AM
To: NCCA Board of Trustees
Cc: Hansen, Jeffrey
Subject: Memo regarding 2010 Collegiate Cycling rule changes

Dear Conference Directors, team leaders and conference members,

Wow. The Collegiate Board of Trustees is amazed with the incredible amount of feedback we have received regarding the 2010 rule change summary, in particular on the issue of aero equipment. The Board strives for active involvement and engagement by our members, and we have received over sixty pages of information both for and against the requirement for mass-start-legal equipment. The Board of Trustees seriously considers all of the material we receive with regards to the sport of Collegiate Cycling and this time is no different.

With regards to the rule change legislation for 2010, please see the updated Rule Change Summary at http://bit.ly/2X2XsL [1]. Due to the timing of the rule publications, the nature of the rule in question, and our desire to give teams adequate time to adjust to the new regulations, the Board of Trustees has adjusted the timing of the implementation of the regulations regarding mass-start-legal equipment in Collegiate Cycling Races as follows:

For 2010, all "non-A" categories (B, C, D, E) are required to adhere to the

requirements for mass-start-legal equipment in all Collegiate Cycling Races

including individual and team time trials.

For 2011, all categories, including A, will be required to use mass-start

equipment in all Collegiate Cycling Races including individual and team time

trials.

Furthermore, we have identified two issues that warrant change.

The first issue is with regards to the creation and dissemination of the rule changes, the Board has made a top-to-bottom evaluation of our processes. We have investigated other USA Cycling Trustee methods and resolved to adopt an improved process of collecting potential rule change legislation, disseminating a list of rules under consideration for voting, and providing an opportunity to present your input to the Board for consideration in its deliberations. This includes the following revision to Rule 7B3(d):

7B3(d) Changes to the Rules. The Board of Trustees considers changes to the

Rules twice per year; at road and mountain bike nationals.

(i) To be considered, a proposed rule change must be submitted prior to April

15th / September 15th to the Chairperson at collegiaterules@... by

a Conference Director, acting on his or her own behalf or on behalf of one or

more Riders or other individuals. To be considered, each proposed rule change

must include (A) the affected section of the Rules; (B) the language of the

rule as then in effect; (C) the proposed revision to the rule; and (D) an

explanation of and justification for the proposed rule change.

(ii) The Board of Trustees will endeavor to publish the rule change proposals

that it has received and will be considering by April 30th / September 30th,

respectively.

(iii) Feedback from Riders and other individuals will be accepted at

collegiaterules@... until the conclusion of Collegiate Cycling

Road / Mountain Bike National Championship, and the Board of Trustees will

debate and vote on all proposed rule changes thereafter.

(iv) The Board of Trustees will endeavor to publish the rule changes to each

Conference twice per year; however rules will not go into effect until January

1st.

(v) The Board of Trustees will deliver to the Collegiate Cycling Manager a

revised rulebook not later than December 31 for internal review and

publication by USA Cycling.

The second issue involves reevaluating the structure of the Board of Trustees. The Board was first formed in 2004, when Collegiate Cycling became a full Association of USA Cycling. Recognizing that the sport has matured considerably since then, we are examining increasing the size of the Board to broaden representation and gain additional volunteer resources. This will ensure that we continue to meet our significant obligations as a Board of Trustees while providing adequate representation for all of our key stakeholders. The Board endeavors to bring about these changes as soon as practicable.

Thank you all for your understanding and continued support of Collegiate Cycling.

Respectfully,

Mark Abramson

On behalf of USA Cycling Collegiate Board of Trustees

[1] http://bit.ly/2X2XsL links to http://wiki.collegiatecycling.org/GetFile.aspx?File=%2fRule%20Changes%20for%202010.pdf&AsStreamAttachment=1&Provider=ScrewTurn.Wiki.FilesStorageProvider&NoHit=1

#984

From: Anne Spalding <aespaldi@...>
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 2:13 pm
Subject: Fwd: Memo regarding 2010 Collegiate Cycling rule changes

aespaldi

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Hello RMCCC,�� Thank you for all your responses on the 'aero rule' they were examined carefully by the Board, as the following message indicates.� The response from all 11 CD's across the nation were also taken into account during lengthy conversations during the CD Summit retreat this past weekend.� I will be passing along a summary of the many other items discussed during this retreat later this week.

Anne �

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Mark Abramson <mark@...>
Date: Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 1:31 AM
Subject: Memo regarding 2010 Collegiate Cycling rule changes
To: NCCA Board of Trustees <NCCABoardofTrustees@...>
Cc: "Hansen, Jeffrey" <jhansen@...>

Dear Conference Directors, team leaders and conference members,

Wow. �The Collegiate Board of Trustees is amazed with the incredible amount of feedback we have received regarding the 2010 rule change summary, in particular on the issue of aero equipment. The Board strives for active involvement and engagement by our members, and we have received over sixty pages of information both for and against the requirement for mass-start-legal equipment. �The Board of Trustees seriously considers all of the material we receive with regards to the sport of Collegiate Cycling and this time is no different.

With regards to the rule change legislation for 2010, please see the updated Rule Change Summary at http://bit.ly/2X2XsL [1]. �Due to the timing of the rule publications, the nature of the rule in question, and our desire to give teams adequate time to adjust to the new regulations, the Board of Trustees has adjusted the timing of the implementation of the regulations regarding mass-start-legal equipment in Collegiate Cycling Races as follows:

� �For 2010, all "non-A" categories (B, C, D, E) are required to adhere to the
� �requirements for mass-start-legal equipment in all Collegiate Cycling Races
� �including individual and team time trials.

� �For 2011, all categories, including A, will be required to use mass-start
� �equipment in all Collegiate Cycling Races including individual and team time
� �trials.

Furthermore, we have identified two issues that warrant change.

The first issue is with regards to the creation and dissemination of the rule changes, the Board has made a top-to-bottom evaluation of our processes. We have investigated other USA Cycling Trustee methods and resolved to adopt an improved process of collecting potential rule change legislation, disseminating a list of rules under consideration for voting, and providing an opportunity to present your input to the Board for consideration in its deliberations. �This includes the following revision to Rule 7B3(d):

� �7B3(d) Changes to the Rules. The Board of Trustees considers changes to the
� �Rules twice per year; at road and mountain bike nationals.

� �(i) To be considered, a proposed rule change must be submitted prior to April
� �15th / September 15th to the Chairperson at collegiaterules@... by
� �a Conference Director, acting on his or her own behalf or on behalf of one or
� �more Riders or other individuals. To be considered, each proposed rule change
� �must include (A) the affected section of the Rules; (B) the language of the
� �rule as then in effect; (C) the proposed revision to the rule; and (D) an
� �explanation of and justification for the proposed rule change.
� �(ii) The Board of Trustees will endeavor to publish the rule change proposals
� �that it has received and will be considering by April 30th / September 30th,
� �respectively.
� �(iii) Feedback from Riders and other individuals will be accepted at
� �collegiaterules@... until the conclusion of Collegiate Cycling
� �Road / Mountain Bike National Championship, and the Board of Trustees will
� �debate and vote on all proposed rule changes thereafter.
� �(iv) The Board of Trustees will endeavor to publish the rule changes to each
� �Conference twice per year; however rules will not go into effect until January
� �1st.
� �(v) The Board of Trustees will deliver to the Collegiate Cycling Manager a
� �revised rulebook not later than December 31 for internal review and
� �publication by USA Cycling.

The second issue involves reevaluating the structure of the Board of Trustees. The Board was first formed in 2004, when Collegiate Cycling became a full Association of USA Cycling. Recognizing that the sport has matured considerably since then, we are examining increasing the size of the Board to broaden representation and gain additional volunteer resources. This will ensure that we continue to meet our significant obligations as a Board of Trustees while providing adequate representation for all of our key stakeholders. �The Board endeavors to bring about these changes as soon as practicable.

Thank you all for your understanding and continued support of Collegiate Cycling.

Respectfully,
Mark Abramson
On behalf of USA Cycling Collegiate Board of Trustees

[1] http://bit.ly/2X2XsL links to http://wiki.collegiatecycling.org/GetFile.aspx?File=%2fRule%20Changes%20for%202010.pdf&AsStreamAttachment=1&Provider=ScrewTurn.Wiki.FilesStorageProvider&NoHit=1

#983

From: Anne Spalding <aespaldi@...>
Date: Wed Nov 4, 2009 9:11 pm
Subject: More on Rule 7

aespaldi

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Hello RMCCC.
�� Thank you for all of your candid responses regarding Rule 7 - Aero Equipment.� I will certainly represent these to the NCCA Board during our meeting this weekend.� I am forwarding of to you a message from Mark Abramson (Board Trustee and USAC President) regarding the process in coming to this rule.

---------- Forwarded message ----------

Yes, the Collegiate Board of Trustees and Jeffrey are getting quite a volume of e-mail on both sides of the issue. �We knew that this would be controversial, as all substantive changes to the rules have been over the years. �The "mass start equipment" rule change has been made and is on the books for 2010. �It is important to note that this decision was not made in a vacuum -- the Trustees held numerous open and well-attended forums on this and other issues for the past 18 months at the national championships, solicited feedback from Conference Directors, team leadership, coaches and USA Cycling staff. �The Trustees had discussions with programs small and large, well funded and unfunded. �The issue is larger than any one of (in no particular order):

�A) Sporting considerations
�B) Cost of travel to conference events and national championships
�C) Cost of equipment
�D) Safety of transporting additional gear to conference events and national championships
�E) Athletic development; i.e. preparing our scholar athletes for the next level
�F) Significantly increase in bicycle travel cost ($175 each way, $350RT)
�G) Acknowledging the role of technology in our sport; engaging with the bicycle industry

Ultimately, the Trustees considered all of the above, discussed it with many constituents across the wide spectrum of Collegiate Cycling and had a very favorably received (by riders, coaches and the CDs) conference aero restriction roll-out in the ECCC in 2009. �We then took all of the above, deliberated -- at length -- and reviewed it against the Collegiate Cycling Mission Statement:

Collegiate Cycling is team-oriented bicycle racing for women and men of all abilities. It focuses on:
�(a) Providing new riders with a welcoming introduction to the Collegiate Cycling family;
�(b) Enabling elite riders to pursue an education while benefiting from development opportunities that integrate with amateur and professional teams and national development programs;
�(c) Creating personal growth and leadership development opportunities for scholar athletes both on and off the bike;
�(d) Ensuring that the sport we love is low cost and accessible to any student who wants to race a bike.

In the end, the Trustees knew this would be a controversial change that materially impacts our riders and the competition. �Again, the rule change has been made and is on the books for 2010. �Based on the due consideration noted above, we are actively soliciting feedback -- especially once the conference seasons begin -- and the Trustees are looking forward to everyone's active participation at the Trustee Annual Meeting at the 2010 Road Nationals.

Thank you everyone for your time and consideration. �Please keep the feedback coming and encourage anyone who has additional comments or questions to direct them to the Trustees and Jeffrey.

Kind regards,
Mark Abramson
Former ECCC Conference Director (1999-2008)
Trustee, Collegiate Cycling Board of Trustees
President, USA Cycling Board of Directors

#982

From: "imba_spencer" <spowlison@...>
Date: Wed Nov 4, 2009 7:27 pm
Subject: Reminder: 'Cross Championships Nov. 6

imba_spencer

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Hey Everyone,
Just a quick reminder that RMCCC Cyclocross Championships are this Saturday,
Nov. 7 at Western State College! Come be part of history as we host our
conference's first cyclocross championship ever!!

Race Flyer:
http://rmccc.org/race.php

Facebook Event:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=165212044490&index=1

The guys at Western have worked really hard to put together an awesome event �
great courses, prizes, SUPER discounted lodging (and free lodging as well... see
the flyer) and picture-perfect fall weather!

See you there,

Spencer

Spencer Powlison
RMCCC Co-director

#981

From: Anne Spalding <aespaldi@...>
Date: Wed Nov 4, 2009 7:21 pm
Subject: Cyclocross

aespaldi

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Hello RMCCC,
�� Several of you have asked about attending cyclocross nationals.� To do so, you must have a Cat 3 cyclocross license.� You do not have to have competed in any cyclocross races this season.

Anne Spalding

#980

From: "Hansen, Jeffrey" <jhansen@...>
Date: Tue Nov 3, 2009 10:19 pm
Subject: November Collegiate Cycling Update

april33rd

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Hi all,

In case you aren’t subscribed, here’s November’s collegiate update… http://bit.ly/1GYHvB

Also, be sure to check out the 2010 Collegiate Rule Changes and New National Team Rankings (D1) (D2).

Feel free to shoot me an e-mail with any questions or comments you may have.

I hope everyone’s enjoying ‘cross season!

Best,

Jeffrey

Jeffrey Hansen

High School & Collegiate Cycling Program Manager

USA Cycling

210 USA Cycling Pt.

Colorado Springs, CO 80919

jhansen@...

(p) 719 434 4215

(f) 719 434 4315

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#979

From: Anne Spalding <aespaldi@...>
Date: Tue Nov 3, 2009 6:25 pm
Subject: Rule Changes for January 1, 2010

aespaldi

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Hello RMCCC.�
�� Hopefully all of you are enjoying a break from cycling, or out killin it at cyclocross.� The NCCA Board has published the collegiate cycling rule changes to go in effect January 1, 2010.� There are 7 of them (see attached document) and I suspect there will only be concern on the last one - Aero Equipment.

� This weekend, the 11 Conference Directors from around the nation and the NCCA Board will be meeting in Colorado Springs to discuss the goals for collegiate cycling for the next year.� Part of that discussion will include these rules.�

� Please read through the rules and send me emails with any thoughts or concerns you would like me to voice on your behalf at this conference.� Also, any thoughts or concerns about collegiate cycling on the whole that you would like to bring up, feel free to send to me by Friday.

�I will send a summary of the meeting next week.

Happy Riding

-Anne Spalding

1 of 1 File(s)

Rule Changes Fall 09.pdf

#978

From: Anne Spalding <aespaldi@...>
Date: Mon Oct 26, 2009 6:29 pm
Subject: Cyclocross and Spring Road Season

aespaldi

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Hello RMCCC
� Nice work at MTB Nationals.

Cyclocross season is here.� FLC is hosting an 8 week series starting this weekend.� Western State is hosting RMCCC Conference Finals next weekend.� The flyers for both of these events are online at www.rmccc.org/race.php

The tentative Spring Road Season has also been posted at www.rmccc.org/race.php .� Some schools were not given their first choice of dates, so look it over and send me an email if there are any errors or concerns.

Anne

#977

From: RMCCycling@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:33 pm
Subject: New file uploaded to RMCCycling

RMCCycling@yahoogroups.com

Hello,

This email message is a notification to let you know that
a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the RMCCycling
group.

   File        : /CX_2009_flyerFIN.pdf
   Uploaded by : imba_spencer <spowlison@...>
   Description : WSC 2009 Cyclocross Flyer

You can access this file at the URL:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RMCCycling/files/CX_2009_flyerFIN.pdf

To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit:
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#976

From: "imba_spencer" <spowlison@...>
Date: Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:41 pm
Subject: RMCCC 'Cross Championships!

imba_spencer

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Hey Everyone,
Save the date, Western State College will host Conference Cyclocross
Championships on Saturday, Nov. 7!

Here's why you should come out:
1. 'Cross is awesomely fun, and these courses are going to be sweet!
2. There are no major date conflicts � no conflict with the ACA Best Cross Rider
series, no major National-level events.
3. This race will determine call-ups at Collegiate Cyclocross National
Championships. If you're wondering whether that's important in 'cross, please
consult exhibit A:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQi8ZGARhB0
4. Bragging rights. We'll be crowning our first-ever conference champions in the
cyclocross discipline.

For more information, please consult the following press release. The final
flyer will be published shortly, but expect a full slate of events on Saturday
and non-collegiate races on Sunday as well.

##

Western State College to Host Inaugural Cyclocross Collegiate Conference
Championships

For Immediate Release 10-13-09
Contact Logan VonBokel
RMCCC `Cross Coordinator
loganvb@...
618-531-1476

The Rocky Mountain Collegiate Cycling Conference (RMCCC) is proud to announce
the first ever Cyclocross Conference Championships to be held at Western State
College in Gunnison, Colorado, Nov. 7, 2009. The event will give some of the
best collegiate cyclocross racers in America an opportunity to showcase their
talents on a conference level.

At last year's Collegiate National Championships, in Kansas City, MO, eight
riders from the RMCCC finished on the podium in four different races. RMCCC
`Cross Championships will give athletes and teams the opportunity to compete for
the title of "Conference Champion" � an important distinction that will earn
them valuable front-row start positions at this year's National Championships in
Bend, OR.

In addition to Saturday's Conference Championship, races will be held for
non-collegiate riders of all ability levels on both Saturday, Nov. 7 and Sunday,
Nov 8. Racers will be treated to the beautiful autumn scenery of Central
Colorado as well as a grassy, goat-head thorn-free course. The event will draw
racers from across the Rocky Mountain region.

Furthermore, RMCCC is proud to be partnering with The Water Wheel Inn who will
have discounted rates for competitors. Other sponsors of the event include
World's Best Bike Stickers, Squirt Chain Lubricant, CyclocrossWorld.com, and
Twin Six.

The RMCCC is USA Cycling's official collegiate conference for Colorado and
Wyoming. RMCCC athletes have won countless collegiate national titles in all
disciplines of the sport, with many of them going on to successful professional
careers. USA Cycling is a 501.c.3 non-profit based out of Colorado Springs, CO.

##

Thanks for reading,

Spencer

Spencer Powlison
RMCCC Co-Director



P.S. You do not have to compete in Conference Championships to qualify for
Nationals, but don't be lame. Come out and have fun.

#975

From: "Hansen, Jeffrey" <jhansen@...>
Date: Tue Oct 20, 2009 7:54 pm
Subject: Feedback on MTB Nationals

april33rd

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Hi everyone,

I hope everyone made it back safe and sound from mountain bike nationals. Overall, I think they went really well. We are constantly in the business, however, of improving our national events, because they should be the pinnacle of the season in all respects. The promoters have set up an e-mail address for feedback on the event, and they would love to hear from you. Please also feel free to copy me on any of those e-mails if you wish. The more info we have, the better next year’s event can be. The e-mail address is: feedback@... Also be sure to check out www.2009mtbnationals.com and www.usacycling.org/ncca for post-event photos.

Additionally, now that we have two events under 2009-2010’s belt, national team rankings will be posted to the website in the coming week or two (they’re already calculated but we have to draw out the suspense somehow!).

Thanks for a great weekend! I look forward to seeing a lot of you in Bend in December. Stay in touch!

Best,

Jeffrey

Jeffrey Hansen

High School & Collegiate Cycling Program Manager

USA Cycling

210 USA Cycling Pt.

Colorado Springs, CO 80919

jhansen@...

(p) 719 434 4215

(f) 719 434 4315

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#974

From: "Hansen, Jeffrey" <jhansen@...>
Date: Tue Oct 13, 2009 11:19 pm
Subject: October Collegiate Cycling Monthly Update

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Hi All,

Looking forward to seeing you all in Truckee this weekend. In the meantime…

http://bit.ly/1Nmwmv

Jeffrey Hansen

High School & Collegiate Cycling Program Manager

USA Cycling

210 USA Cycling Pt.

Colorado Springs, CO 80919

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#973

From: Brandon Turman <brandon.turman@...>
Date: Fri Oct 9, 2009 1:19 am
Subject: DH and 4X at nationals

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Are you racing a gravity event at nationals? Then read this: (team officials, forward it to your nat's squad)

As an alum, I will always be rooting for the RMCCC to kick some serious butt at nationals. Because of that, I think you all should get a heads up on the DH and 4X at North Star.

DH: The bigger the bike, the better. For all the XC racers going for the omnium, it's time to borrow a friend's DH sled. Due to the fact that it is incredibly rocky and loose, you'll want large tires (2.7ish) to float through the loose stuff and possibly DH tubes to protect against flats.

4X: The course is narrow, and passing will be tough. To be truly competitive on this course bring a 4"+ bike if you can - a hardtail won't cut it. It's loose and very rough.

DH helmet cam: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRg0o1MrMmk

4X helmet cam: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FkF1KsXrr4

I'll be the designated fun have-er at nats. If ya'll need a helping hand, let me know.

- b

PS - Bring lots of tubes. The local shops have a habit of selling out quick on race weekends.

Brandon Turman

Cell: 970.778.0278

www.BrandonTurman.com

#972

From: "Hansen, Jeffrey" <jhansen@...>
Date: Thu Oct 8, 2009 6:13 pm
Subject: MTB Nationals Info (Registration & Rental Car discount)

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Hi All,

Just want to make sure that everyone knows registration for MTB National Championships has been extended until Tuesday at noon, MST (2pm EST, etc.) There is a $30 late fee for registering on-site Thursday.

Additionally, if you’re flying, this would be VERY helpful to know:

Discounts with Enterprise have been arranged. The under 25 fee has been waived, in addition to the extra driver fee. Click on the following link for the deal. If you are interested in cargo vans, you need to contact the manager, LaRoyshia, at the airport location directly (775-325-3977) and use the discount code: 23A3330. http://www.enterprise.com/car_rental/deeplinkmap.do?bid=002&cust=23A3330

And another reminder, if you’d like to receive the Collegiate Cycling Monthly Update, which is not only informative but entertaining (infotainment?), go to your account page at usacycling.org and click e-mail opt-in. Select the option that reads “I would like to receive information via email about USA Cycling news & info(other than weekly update)”

I look forward to seeing everyone at MTB Natz. Send me an e-mail or give me a call any time with questions (or comments, complaints, etc.)…

Best,

Jeffrey Hansen

High School & Collegiate Cycling Program Manager

USA Cycling

210 USA Cycling Pt.

Colorado Springs, CO 80919

jhansen@...

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#971

From: nate keck <natekeck87@...>
Date: Fri Oct 2, 2009 3:37 pm
Subject: Mesa State Race

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hello racers,

I just wanted to send you all a quick reminder that if you arrive in Grand Junction in time tonight you can pre-register at Grassroots cycles on corner of 4th street and Colorado Ave. from 4-6pm. Then at 8pm will be the video premier of NWD 10 at Mesa Theatre on Main St. with a $10 admission fee. So if you are here in time please come on down and join the fun. Thanks and see you all this weekend.

Nate Keck
Mesa State College
Head Cycling Coach
970-216-9724
nkeck@...

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#970

From: Anne Spalding <aespaldi@...>
Date: Fri Oct 2, 2009 2:34 am
Subject: Conference Finals and Nationals

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RMCCC Race Request Form.doc

Hello RMCCC - Please read and pass along to your teams.

1.� Conference Meeting.� We will have our Fall Conference Meeting on Saturday night at 8pm on the Mesa State Campus in Wubben Hall Rm 145 (see attached map). Each team needs to have at least one representative at the meeting.� Agenda Items include:

�Allocations for Mountain Bike Nationals - Each team wanting to attend nationals (subject to allocation slots) needs to submit the attached Mountain Bike Roster form and bring it to the meeting.� Our D1 slots are very limited this year so allocations might be tricky.

Road Season - if your team would like to host a road race next spring, please fill out the attached Race Request Form and bring it to the meeting

Change in Scoring for 2010

Cyclocross Season

Evaluation of Mountain Bike Season

Open Discussion.

2.� Results : Updated and corrected results are now posted on www.rmccc,org/Rmccc Standings.php� Please check and send me any corrections.� Awards for top teams and top individuals in each division will be awarded at the Conference Lunch on Sunday after the XC.

See you all this weekend at the races!

Anne

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#969

From: Anne Spalding <aespaldi@...>
Date: Fri Sep 25, 2009 10:48 pm
Subject: Points are POSTED

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Hello RMCCC,
� Team and Individual Points for the Mountain Season are posted at www.rmccc.org
Endurance Results and Gravity Results will be used to award medals to the top 3 in each category and division next weekend at Mesa.
Team Results are used for Conference awards and Team Result - Points for Nationals are used to determine which teams will go to nationals.

Please look over these points very carefully.� Any errors need to be emailed to me by next wednesday.

The top team and individual in each division is guaranteed a spot at nationals and the remaining slots will be awarded to top three teams depending on the number of riders sent by the top teams.� For all teams with A riders that would qualify for nationals, please send me the number of riders (Endurance and Gravity, Men and Women) that you would like to send to nationals so I can start allocating.

Thank you and have a great weekend racing at Winter Park.

I am out in Trexlertown at Track Nationals where RMCCC teams Fort Lewis, Colorado State University, and Mesa State College are rippin it up.

Anne

#968

From: Abigail T Carroll <abigail.carroll@...>
Date: Fri Sep 25, 2009 4:39 am
Subject: CU Race x-tra details

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Hi RMCCC-

I have had some questions about the recent snow fall in Winter Park, and I
wanted to let you all know that the weather is clearing up and racing will
happen this weekend!

Also, there is going to be an Awards ceremony for all Open classes immediately
following the races at Doc's Roadhouse at the base of Winter Park both Saturday
and Sunday. We can announce collegiate at this as well, but the real deal is
that they are offering $1 sliders and $1 beers to all racers and volunteers, as
well as some other neat stuff.  So feel free to attend between XC and ST on Sat
and after DH on Sun.

Also, please remember that ST is at Snow Mountain Ranch on Saturday, not at
Winter Park Resort!  The sites are about 15 minutes apart.

Thanks and let me know if there are questions.

See you all soon-
Abby

Abby Carroll
Director
CU Cycling
970-324-5262

#967

From: "Hansen, Jeffrey" <jhansen@...>
Date: Mon Sep 21, 2009 10:36 pm
Subject: 2009 Collegiate Mountain Bike Nationals - Registration Open

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Good afternoon all,

While I hope many of you are getting ready to trek up to T-Town for USAC Collegiate Track Nationals, I thought I’d make sure that everyone was aware that registration is now open for the 2009 USAC Collegiate Mountain Bike Nationals in Truckee, CA, hosted by the University of Nevada Reno, at Northstar at Tahoe resort. Whew. Sorry for the run-on sentence.

You can find the official sites here: https://www.usacycling.org/events/2009/collegiatemtb/ as well as http://www.2009mtbnationals.com/

Both of those sites have links to registration, which can also be found at www.sportsbaseonline.com

Please let me know if you have any questions, and be sure to pass this on to your teammates, coaches, or anyone else not on the list-serv.

Thanks! I hope to see a lot of you this weekend in Pennsylvania!

Jeffrey Hansen

High School & Collegiate Cycling Program Manager

USA Cycling

210 USA Cycling Pt.

Colorado Springs, CO 80919

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#966

From: "imba_spencer" <spowlison@...>
Date: Fri Sep 18, 2009 5:43 pm
Subject: Reminders and Updates

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Hello RMCCC,
    Lots of information in this email,  please read and pass on to your teams,
coaches, etc.

RACING THIS WEEKEND - SOL VISTA
1.  Be sure you have requested any upgrades online and that you have your
current license or "Authorization to Ride" with you at the race.  Abby, Mia, and
Claire will be handling registration and numbers and they will NOT be able to
give ANY exceptions for missing or incorrect licenses.
2.  If you have upgraded this week you must get a new bib number.
3.  FULL FACE helmets are required for all practice and race runs in MX and DH. 
This rule was passed for all USAC races last January and will be STRICTLY
enforced.
4.  Results from previous weekends are posted at www.rmccc.org/race.php. 
Conference results and team standings will be posted soon.
5. Have fun - Spencer and I will miss being there.

CONFERENCE FINALS
1.  Remember that conference finals for Gravity is next weekend at Winter Park
(hosted by CU).  Awards for Gravity Conference Leaders will be given at the Mesa
State race, as the DS there will still count for gravity points.
2.  Conference finals for Endurance will be October 3 at Mesa State in Grand
Junction.  All conference awards will be given then.

CONFERENCE MEETING
1.  The bi-annual conference meeting will be on Saturday October 3rd in Grand
Junction.  We will discuss: Road Race Season, Conference Rules, Cyclo-cross
season, etc.  Each team should have a representative there.  If you want to host
a race during road season you will need to submit a bid at this meeting (bid
forms will be sent out shortly) .

NATIONALS
1. Riders wishing to compete at nationals need to be A riders in their
discipline (Gravity or Endurance) and have competed as an A rider in either 3
races or 1 race and conference finals (in their discipline).  For example, am A
Rider who races all the races at Winter Park and Mesa would be able to compete
in both gravity and endurance at nationals.
2.  Allocations for the RMCCC to send to nationals are as follows:
D1 ST - 12 riders - awarded as 4 to top team, 1 to top individual and remaining
7 to be determined.
D1 XC - 16 riders - awarded as 6 to top team, 1 to top individual and remaining
9 to be determined.
D1 MX and DH - To be determined soon.

D2 ST - 15 riders - awarded as 4 to top team, 1 to top individual and remaining
10 to be determined.
D2 XC - 20 riders - awarded as 6 to top team, 1 to top individual and remaining
13 to be determined.
D2 MX and DH - To be determined soon.

Extra slots may become available as other conferences do not use their full
allocations.

UPGRADES
1.  All upgrades must happen online at www.usacycling.org.  You may self select
up to the B category for MTN but please do so online.
2.  The requirements to upgrade to Category A in MTN are either hold a Cat 1 MTN
license, or have two top 5 results as a B/2 in your discipline within the last
12 months.


WHEW!

That's it for now.

See you all soon

Anne and Spencer

#965

From: "imba_spencer" <spowlison@...>
Date: Mon Sep 14, 2009 6:34 pm
Subject: Licensing Reminder

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Hi RMCCC,
Good to see everyone at Beaver Meadows last weekend! Our conference is strong as
ever, and I'm psyched for another fun mountain bike season. Unfortunately, there
have been some serious issues related to USAC licensing, so let me remind you of
some important rules:
--
7E1.(b)  A Team must be a USA Cycling member club in good
standing, having submitted the appropriate club application
and having paid the appropriate club license fee to USA
Cycling.  USA Cycling will waive the club fee for the first year
for new Teams.

7G1.(c)  Be a member in good standing of Collegiate Cycling,
having completed the appropriate USA Cycling license
application and having paid the appropriate license fees to
USA Cycling; and
(d)  Present a valid Collegiate Cycling license at race
registration or purchase a one-day license at race
registration.  One-day licenses will not be accepted for
Category A Riders.  One-day licenses will not be accepted at
any Collegiate Cycling National Championship.
[Disqualification of Rider and forfeiture of Rider points and
places at the Race in question]
--
I was EXTREMELY lenient this past weekend (gravity riders, I am looking in your
direction), but from now on, these rules will be strictly interpreted. You must
have a license or an authorization to ride in order to race. If your license
does not list your category as "A," you may not race with the As. These rules
are inflexible. End of story.

We will be checking results against our license database. Any riders who are not
in compliance will face the strictest sanctions possible (see rule 7G1.(d))

Please help us all by passing along this message to your teammates, message
boards, e-mail listservs, telegraph operators, etc. Everyone has an entire week
to get their license squared away, so there should be no excuses for next
weekend at Sol Vista. Almost all of this can be done online. If you are confused
about how to upgrade your license, print an authorization to ride, or anything
else, don't hesitate to call the USAC membership department � it is their job to
help you with your questions: 719.434.4200 or membership@....

That is all.

-Spencer

Spencer Powlison
RMCCC Co-Director
330-746-4822

#964

From: Caley Fretz <yelac22@...>
Date: Thu Sep 10, 2009 5:13 pm
Subject: CSU Beaver Meadows weekend update

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Hello fellow RMCCCers,
A couple quick updates regarding this weekend. Numero uno, the pre-reg site we tried to use has failed us miserably and we just shut that down. For anyone who already registered don't worry you're covered. This also means that we're waiving the $5 late fee for USAC riders, so all USAC entries will be $25.

Dos, there will be breakfast, lunch and dinner available on Saturday for $4, $5, and $5 respectively.

Hope I see you all this weekend!

Caley Fretz
CSU Rams Cycling

--
Caley Fretz
(802) 598-9262

#963

From: Eli Krahenbuhl <ekrahen1@...>
Date: Fri Sep 4, 2009 10:46 pm
Subject: Wyoming Course Maps

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CourseDirections2009.docx

Kids,

Wyoming is ready to host yet another awesome weekend of racing. Final course descriptions have been finalized and are attached for your viewing pleasure. We will print a limited number of these and have them at registration. Please print your own if possible or memorize each track (good luck).

We look forward to seeing everyone.

Eli

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#962

From: Anne Spalding <aespaldi@...>
Date: Fri Sep 4, 2009 5:13 pm
Subject: Fwd: Track Nats Eligibility

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