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Hello 24- 9ers!

I hope you are all well and that you are all having a great summer of
riding!

Registration has been flying in all summer, so the biggest 24 hour race
in the Midwest  should be even bigger this year!  Thank you all for
spreading the word!

This is a quick reminder that today, July 15, is the last day of the
$80 per rider pricing for the 24 Hours of 9 mile. Please be sure to get
your registration in the mail today for the lower price!

Registration forms can be downloaded at
http://www.teamsportsinc.com/249/2002/registration.htm

This is another reminder that Night Pro lighting systems will be on
hand for charging (Night Pro System only) and  light rentals.  Be sure
to email us if you'd like to reserve a system.  Also, due to the
dishonesty of some riders last year, NiteRider will not be sending
their neutral rapid charging station this year, so all of those who use
a NiteRider system, please be sure to bring your own chargers to plug
into the walls.

Remember that camping is on a first come first served basis.  Please
plan accordingly.

Friends and family of racers!  Are you bored waiting around for your
riders to come in between shifts?  Volunteering is a great way to pass
the time!  We have a variety of jobs so please help out if you can
spare the time... tshirts and goodies await you!  Please either reply
to me or contact Tracy at teccles@....  Or Call 262-549-6801 Ext 16.

The course this year will be very similar to last year's course, with
some alternate options for wet conditions.  Overall it will be about a
15 mile course with great mix of singletrack and wide ski trails.  The
course will be fairly flat but should offer some fun sections for the
mountain goats!

We have a few surprises this year so be sure to come up to Wausau
August 17-18 for the 4th annual 24 hours of 9 mile!

Thanks again for your time!  I look forward to seeing you up there!

Best regards,
Kevin Eccles

___________________________
Kevin Eccles
Events Director
TS Events, Inc.
W220 N1560 Jericho Ct #3
Waukesha, WI  53186
t:  (262) 549-6801  ext. 16
f:  (262) 549-6825
e: <A HREF="mailto:kpeccles@...">kpeccles@... </A>
w:  <A HREF="http://www.teamsportsinc.com">www.teamsportsinc.com</A>

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Greetings!

The Team Sports and Pedro's crews are onsite at the Second Annual
Pedro's Midwest Mountain Bike Festival and are making last minute
preparations for a great weekend of mountain biking, music, demos, new
friends and other untold fun!

Don't miss the Super-duper Slip-n-slide (200 feet long!) and new this
year we have super Ice block races!!!  There's fun around every corner!

The weather is perfect for a great weekend of mountain biking and
camping - it is currently in the low- to mid-80s and the humidity is
steadily dropping!

So come on up and experience the best non-competitive mountain bike
event around - don't forget to bring the family and friends!  For more
information check out www.pedrosfest.com.

There will be check-in all weekend so come any day!!!  Experience the
best trails in the Midwest!!!

See you in Hatfield (near Black River Falls)

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The ninth annual Midland Criterium will be held on Sunday, July 7th, in
downtown Midland, MI.  This is the Michigan State Criterium
Championships.

There are races for Cat Vs, Junior Men, Junior Women, USCF Women (Cat
IV women scored separately), Cat I/II, Masters 35+, Masters 45+, Cat IV
men, Cat III men.  There is a $2200 prize list plus cash and
merchandise primes.  You can register on line at active.com, or contact
Kathy Rassette at katierazz@... (989-835-8839) and/or Jay Romick
at jdromick@...
(989-631-0755).

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The TV program chronicling this year's Nature Valley Grand Prix is set
to air this weekend.  Tune in or set your VCR:

FOX SPORTS NET North (used to be MSC)
12:30 p.m., Saturday, June 29
1:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 3

Fox Sports Net North is a regional cable channel that covers Wisconsin,
Minnesota, Iowa and the Dakotas.

The program will air nationally on the Outdoor Life Network in early
August.

>From minnman55411@...

The third annual "Not Quite Duluth Classic" time trial and road race
will take place Saturday evening June 29th at Oliver, Wisconsin using
most of the old Military Road course for the time trial. The Road race
will take place south of Wrenshall, MN on Carlton County highway 1
using the old triangular course with a newly re-paved MN 23 on Sunday
morning June 30th.

This year WiSport racers will be awarded bonus points for both events.
Our events follow the popular Bong Memorial race which precedes this on
Saturday morning near Superior, Wisconsin. This is an ABR sanctioned
race. USA Cycling racers are more than welcome to participate. As in
the past there is no prize list - just events for fun.  While the event
is geared more towards citizen and lower categories it is open to all.
Our low entry fees include all insurance and surcharges.

Enjoy the great scenery and almost traffic free courses.

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>From Al Krueger, Alkrueger1@...

Greetings all!

I hope everyone was able to make it out to Alpine Valley last weekend
to see all the top pros and take on one of the best courses around.  As
an update, OLN will be broadcasting coverage of the Chevy Trucks NORBA
Nationals @ Alpine Valley, Wisconsin on the following dates:  Thursday,
July 17 and Thursday, July 25.  Make sure and check out www.olntv.com
for specific air times.  If you don't get OLN, contact your cable
provider and request it!!!

Check out this next great event:  The Second Annual Midwest Pedro's
Festival will take place next weekend (June 28-30) at Bruce Mound near
Hatfield, Wis. (also near Black River Falls).  Pedro's Fest is the best
event around, it's everything you love about mountain biking and more -
minus the racing!

Pedro's Fest will include:  Trial rides for all abilities (including
women's only rides) on the Midwest's best trails (you've got to ride
these Bruce Mound trails to believe them!), camping, concerts, meeting
new people, expos, trials demos, beer, parties, Red Bull, mud bog
races, the super water slide and so much more!!!

This event is perfect for everyone - for you non-racers, it's perfect
because you get to experience a great event made for you.  For you
racers out there, it's a chance to kick back and rediscover why you
love mountain biking so much - it's fun.  It's also a great way to
recover your legs and spirits from a season that already seems really
long.

Onsite registrations will be accepted, so make sure to bring your
friends!  Registration is open on Friday!!!  More information can be
found at www.pedrosfest.com.  Check out the following schedule!

The 2nd Annual Midwest Pedro's Mountain Bike Festival
Friday, June 28, 2002

8am - 10pm Registration Open
7am - 11pm Showers Open
7am - 9pm Food Concessions Open
9am - 8pm Lake Arbutus Beach Open
10am - 6pm Expo Open
11 Expert Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
11:30 Intermediate Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
12 - 8pm Bike Wash Open
12 Beginner Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
12:30 Women's Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
12:30 Kids Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
1 Bunny Hop Contest at the Clif Bar Activities Arena
1:30 Log Pull Contest at the Clif Bar Activities Arena
2 Pedro's Bicycle Care Clinic
2 Expert Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
2:30 Intermediate Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
3 Bicycle Limbo contest at the Clif Bar Activities Arena
3 Beginner Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent with Volvo
Cannondale Pro
Lance Trappe
3:30 Kids Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
4 Slip 'N Slide
5 Trials Demonstration with Volvo Cannondale Pro Lance Trappe
5:30 Community Grills Lit
6 - 10 Pioneer Brewing Beer Garden Open
7:30 Timex Spin To Win
8 - 10 Musical Entertainment featuring TBA
9 Let's Make A Wheel Game Show
9 Planet Bike Night Ride departs
9:30 Bike Magazine MTB Ride-In Theater
10:30 Lights Out
11pm - 7am Quiet Hours- PLEASE observe
Please Note: We are not permitted for any open fires of any type
including
campfires. We thank you in advance for respecting this.

Saturday, June 29, 2002

6:30am - 10pm Showers Open
6:30am - 9pm Food Concessions Open
8am - 11pm Registration Open
9am - 8pm Lake Arbutus Beach Open
9am - 6pm Expo Open
9 Expert Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
9:30 Intermediate Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
10am - 8pm Bike Wash Open
10 Beginner Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
10:30 Women's Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
11 Kids Sticker Ride
11:30 WORBA Expert Ride for slow riders departs from the Bianchi Ride
Tent
11:30 Trials Demonstration with Volvo Cannondale Pro Lance Trappe
12 Kettler Trike Races & Kett Car Drag Races at the Clif Bar Activities
Arena
12:30 Timex Spin To Win
1 Single Speed Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
1:30 Intermediate Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
2 Hill Climb Races
2:30 Beginner Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent with Volvo
Cannondale
Pro Lance Trappe
3 Red Bull Mud Bog Drag Race???
3:30 Expert Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
4 Slip 'N Slide
5 Festival Group Photo
5:30 Community Grills Lit
6 - 10 Pioneer Brewing Beer Garden Open
8 - 10 Musical Entertainment featuring The Lovelies & Box O Car
9 Planet Bike Night Ride departs
9:30 Bike Magazine MTB Ride-In Theater
10:30 Lights Out
11pm - 7am Quiet Hours- PLEASE observe
Please Note: We are not permitted for any open fires of any type
including
campfires. We thank you in advance for respecting this.

Sunday, June 30, 2002

6:30am - 4pm Showers Open
6:30am - 4pm Food Concessions Open
8am Registration Open
9am - 8pm Lake Arbutus Beach Open
9am - 4pm Expo Open
9 Marathon Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
10am - 4 pm Bike Wash Open
11:30 Kids Ride departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
1 Trials Demonstration with Volvo Cannondale Pro Lance Trappe
1:30 Wheelies Contest at the Clif Bar Activities Arena
2 WORBA Expert Ride for slow riders departs from the Bianchi Ride Tent
2:30 Tire Toss at the Clif Bar Activities Arena
4pm Festival Concludes


Don't forget to get yourself or your team registered for the 24-Hours
of 9-Mile on August 17-18 in Wausau. More information can be found at
www.teamsportsevents.com.

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>From Bob Schwartz,


Announcing two events in the Eau Claire area:

The Tilden TT, Tilden, WI - Sat July 6th

http://www.execpc.com/~cvcc/tildentt.html

The TTT is a Wisport race with all the Wisport
categories. Entry is $15 with no late fee. We
aspire to be a monument to capitalism but since
all our sponsors crapped out on us last fall
we have to settle for an event that celebrates
the joy of racing a bicycle in a manner that
causes the individual great pain.

For an event that glorifies capitalism, please
consider the Ring Around Saturn Criterium in
Eau Claire on the following day, Sunday July 7th.

http://www.ringaroundsaturn.com/

Wisport races in the morning, followed by serious
money in in-line skate races, followed by more
serious money in USCF events later in the day.
Note that while Cat 3s race with the Cat 1/2s they
have their own prize list. Note also that there
is a prime budget and we will be shaking down
Oakwood mall tenants to further supplement this.
There is $5000 total in cash prizes.

If you use the 'Driving Directions' link on the
web page you'll get directions to the Saturn
dealership. The race is at Oakwood Mall which is
the first exit on US 53 north from the interstate.
If you don't see the mall and miss it just keep
driving because with your eyes you shouldn't be
racing anyway. The mall is pretty hard to miss.

The Saturn event has online registration with
post entry after June 30th. For more info use
the respective web page contacts.

-------------------------------------------------------------
>From Randy Radish, RadishAppraisal@...

THE CARL ZACH CYCLING CLASSIC
JULY 20TH 2002
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WAUKESHA

RACE SCHEDULE
New in 2002 “JUNIOR’S RACES”
THE START/FINISH LINE HAS BEEN MOVED TO MAIN ST. AND MAPLE AVE.

09:00 AM   CATEGORY 4-5 MENS RACE 40 MILES
10:15 AM   MEN’S MASTERS AGE 40+ 40 MILES
11:45 AM   MEN’S MASTERS AGE 30-40 40 MILES

01:45 PM   JUNIORS
AGE 10-12  2 LAPS (MEDALS)
AGE 13-15  30 MINUTES (MEDALS)
AGE 16-18  30 MINUTES (CASH 10 PLACES)

02:30 PM    MEN’S CATEGORY 3 40 MILES
04:00 PM    WOMEN’S 30 MILES
05:15 PM    THE KIDDIE KLASSIC
06:00 PM    MEN’S CATEGORY 1-2 PROFESSIONAL RACE


THE DAYS EVENTS INCLUDE A FULL DAY OF RACING, A FOOD COURT, THE KIDS
KORNER, FULL OF INFLATEABLE KIDS FUN, AND THE 2ND ANNUAL MAIN STREET
BLOCK PARTY FEATURING THE MUSIC OF “EL REY AND THE NIGHTBEATS”.
THE FOOD COURT WILL AGAIN HAVE THE ANNUAL CORN ROAST FOR THE CARL ZACH
SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND THE LOCAL MASONIC LODGE WILL BE SELLING THEIR
FAMOUS BAKED POTATO’S.  LOCAL EATERY’S WILL ALSO BE OPEN AND WILL BE
OFFERING A VARIETY OF FOODS.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CALL THE WAUKESHA BUSINESS
INPROVEMENT DISTRICT AT 262-549-6154
FOR SPECIFIC RACE INFORMATION INCLUDING JUNIOR RACES PLEASE CALL RANDY
RADISH AT 262-548-0743.

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On-line registration for the Nature Valley Grand Prix has closed.
However, all fields remain open and you can register at the races.

http://www.MinnBikeFestival.com

David

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For Immediate Release

Wisconsin-based Team Sports Events Inc. to bring Chevy Trucks National
Championship Series Mountain Bike Event to Milwaukee Area

World Champion and Olympic Racers Come to Wisconsin June 13-16, 2002

WAUKESHA, Wis. (May 29, 2002) – For the first time in Wisconsin state
history, Wisconsin-based, Team Sports Events Inc. and Alpine Valley
Resort, near Lake Geneva, Wis. will host a national championship level,
professional and amateur mountain bike event on June 13-16, 2002.

The event, round two of the Chevy Trucks National Off-Road Bicycling
Association’s (NORBA) National Championship Mountain Bike Series,
will bring world-class mountain bike racers into southeastern Wisconsin
for four days. Professional and amateur events will include cross-
country, short track, dual slalom, trials and downhill.  The event will
also feature a competitive five-mile cross-country trail running race
– The Cheddar Challenge on Sunday (11:00 a.m.).  With events for
riders of all levels, promoters expect to draw upwards of 2,500
athletes and 15,000 spectators.

The exciting thing about this event for Wisconsin and the WORS Series
participants is that if they have raced in a WORS event, they will be
able to be very competitve in this NORBA race when it comes to town.
The WORS series is made up of such a great group of people and riders,
that they can make a huge impact on this event and show the country
what Wisconsin and the country's largest mountain bike series is all
about.

“Bringing this Chevy Trucks NORBA National Championship Mountain Bike
Series event to Wisconsin is a great way to showcase the great cycling
and festivals our state has to offer the country and world,” said Tom
Schuler, president of Team Sports, the parent company of Team Sports
Events.  “This event will bring in some very exciting racing and
festival activities that can be enjoyed by the entire family with or
without a bike.”

The Alpine Valley National Championship Series event will feature
events and activities for everyone in the family.  There will be
treasure hunts, fun rides, a petting zoo, a trail running race, face
painting, popcorn, concerts, exhibitor and tech exhibits from the
bicycle industry and many other merchants.  Many other activities are
in the works.

One major event that will be taking place is the Smooth as Liquid
Saturday Night Concert hosted by Trek Bicycles.  The music will start
at 6:00 p.m. following the pro mountain cross events and will include
Mud Ride, The Lovelies (Ed. note - The Lovelies ROCK!), Box-o-Car and
Ward, the band lead by Grammy Award winner and former lead guitarist
for the Wallflowers - Michael Ward.

“Receiving the bid to promote this top-notch event is very exciting
for Team Sports Events, Alpine Valley Resort, the Midwest and
Wisconsin,” said Kevin Eccles, event director.  “The Chevy Trucks
Nationals at Alpine Valley will give Wisconsin’s athletes, companies
and vacation destinations a chance to show what they have to offer to a
national and international audience.”

“Going to the Midwest and especially Wisconsin is something that we
have felt, as a top-level race series is very important,” said Rick
Sutton, Chevy Trucks NORBA National Championship Mountain Bike Series
director.  “Wisconsin and the Midwest is home to one of the largest
mountain bike racer populations in the country and it helps make the
NCS truly, a nationwide series, with races in every region.”

Wisconsin is home to the largest mountain bike series in the country,
the Wisconsin Off-Road Series (WORS), which attracts nearly 1,000
racers during each stop on its 11-event schedule from May to October.
Team Sports Events promoted a warm-up event to the NCS, Round one of
the WORS Series at Alpine Valley, which drew nearly 1,300 athletes to
the one-day cross-country event on May 5, 2002.

To register online or to find additional information about this event
or The Chevy Trucks NORBA National Championship Mountain Bike Series go
to: www.teamsportsinc.com or www.usacycling.org/mtb or email
alpinevalleyncs@...



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SuperWeek is less than 2 months away! July 12th - 28th, 2002
This year 5 days have made it on to the NRC July 22nd -- 26th, 2002.
The international program is back the ICC is Bringing over 30 European
Pro's.

If you are interested in being a host for housing this year please let
me know. In 2001 over 100 cyclists were placed and we can thank the
housing coordinator Geri Weiland.

For further info:
  <A HREF="www.internationalcycling.com">www.internationalcycling.com
SuperWeek
</A>


Andy Garrison
GMSI
414-916-1983
aggmsi@...

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The Nature Valley Grand Prix, part of USA Cycling's National Racing
Calendar, will take place on June 14-16 in Winona, St. Paul and
Stillwater.  The total prize list is $30,000.

Registration for individual Nature Valley Grand Prix races for the
Pro,1,2 men and Pro,1-3 women will open on June 1.

If you want to do the omnium, you should register SOON.  Once any
individual NVGP race fills, the omnium will be closed.

The Technical Guide is available on the Great River Energy Bicycle
Festival website:

       http://www.MinnBikeFestival.com

You can register by mail (see the Tech Guide) or on active.com:

     http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=981605

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>Friends & Teammates,
>Road Racers, Time Trialists
>and all Cyclists
>
>
>We have a wonderful opportunity to bring a United States National
Cycling Championship to our region if we act immediately!
>
>USA Cycling is seeking a new venue for the 2002 Masters National Track
>Championships. These events were to have been held August 6-11 at the
>"Superdrome" in Frisco, TX, but because of problems that cannot be
>repaired in time the venue must be changed.
>
>One of the sites under consideration is the Washington Park Velodrome
in Kenosha, Wisconsin. This track is the oldest velodrome in the United
>States and is celebrating its 75th year of continuous racing.
Washington Park Velodrome has in the past hosted numerous national
championships for juniors, collegiate, elite and masters riders over
its long history. Many national and world champions, record holders,
Olympians, and other distinguished riders have competed at this track.
>
>I am making a personal appeal to everyone in this e-mail to ask for
your immediate support in bringing this event to this area. Whether you
are currently a track cyclist or a masters (30+) competitor or not has
no relevance. It is an opportunity to see some of the best cyclists in
the US compete for the honor of wearing the "Stars & Stripes" jersey
and being crowned the US National Champion.
>
>The decision of where this event will be hosted will be made by next
weekend!  Here is what we need to do:
>
>Send a brief e-mail of support as soon as possible to:
>emoore@...
>events@...
>
>Attn: USA Cycling Events Director- Eric Moore
>Re: 2002 USCF Masters National Track Championships venue
>
>Thanks for you involvement in making this happen. Come to Washington
Park Velodrome and enjoy the races.
>
>Sincerely,
>Richard "Rick" Simons

Friends & Teammates,
Road Racers, Time Trialists
and all Cyclists

We have a wonderful opportunity to bring a United States National Cycling Championship to our region if we act immediately!

USA Cycling is seeking a new venue for the 2002 Masters National Track Championships. These events were to have been held August 6-11 at the "Superdrome" in Frisco, TX, but because of problems that cannot be repaired in time the venue must be changed.

One of the sites under consideration is the Washington Park Velodrome in Kenosha, Wisconsin. This track is the oldest velodrome in the United States and is celebrating its 75th year of continuous racing. Washington Park Velodrome has in the past hosted numerous national championships for juniors, collegiate, elite and masters riders over its long history. Many national and world champions, record holders, Olympians, and other distinguished riders have competed at this track.

I am making a personal appeal to everyone in this e-mail to ask for your immediate support in bringing this event to this area. Whether you are currently a track cyclist or a masters (30+) competitor or not has no relevance. It is an opportunity to see some of the best cyclists in the US compete for the honor of wearing the "Stars & Stripes" jersey and being crowned the US National Champion.

The decision of where this event will be hosted will be made by next weekend!
Here is what we need to do:

Send a brief e-mail of support as soon as possible to:
emoore@...
events@...

Attn: USA Cycling Events Director- Eric Moore
Re: 2002 USCF Masters National Track Championships venue

Thanks for you involvement in making this happen. Come to Washington Park Velodrome and enjoy the races.

Sincerely,
Richard "Rick" Simons

----- Original Message -----
From: "State Road Championship" <info@...>
To: <yunker@...>
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 8:21 PM
Subject: State Championship Information


> The State Championship Road Race is just around the corner!
>
> Registration:
> -If you haven't mailed your entry by May 25th, then don't worry on-site
registration is available the day of the event up to 25 minutes before your
race starts.  Race entry fee is $10 for juniors and $25 for all other
Categories.  All entrants are required to sign the Standard Athlete Release
and Entry Form:
http://www.usacycling.org/membership/forms/2002_rider_release.pdf
>
> The event is open to both resident and non-resident riders
>
> The event is a USCF sanctioned event and all rules apply.
>
> The event is part of the WCA series (www.wicycling.org):  Participants
will score double points for the State Championship Event.
>
> The event is also part of the Lance Armstrong Junior Olympic Series -
LAJORS:
> -The top finishers in the 15/16, and 17/18 age categories will qualify for
Regional Camps.   June 17-21 is this years camp in Whitewater, WI.
> -The top riders from each Regional Camp will be invited to a Junior
National Development Camp.
>
> Race Location:
> The race will begin at the Capital Brewery on Madison's west side. The
race will begin with a neutral rollout and racing will begin when signaled
on Blackhawk Rd.  The course will then travel west toward Cross Plains and
travel in a COUNTER-CLOCKWISE direction on the race loop.  Junior riders
10-14 will be doing a shortened course which consists of traveling out on
the 9mile start loop, making a 180 degree turn and returning on the same
start loop to the finish line.  The finish line will be located on Blackhawk
Rd., next to the Blackhawk Ski Area.  Feed Zone will be located on Bourbon
St.  Bourbon St is located on the South side of Cross Plains it is parallel
to Hwy 14 and is located between CR-P & CR-KP.  Those traveling to the feed
zone are asked to use Hwy 14 to Cross Plains.
>
> For your convenience the CycleOps Warm-up area will be set-up at the
Capital Brewery.
>
> The yellow-line rule will be enforced to ensure the safety of the event.
For your safety, the course will be marshaled and the County Sheriff will
provide assistance.  Racer's should use good judgment while on the course
and obey any orders from the USCF officials.
>
> Directions to Capital Brewery (see web):
>  take US Hwy 12/18 (Madison beltline) to the University Ave. exit in
Middleton, but go straight onto Cayuga St. at the stop sign (crossing
University Ave); turn right from Cayuga onto Elmwood Ave., go around a
left-hand curve, and turn right onto Terrace Ave. Park on Terrace Ave.
> Race Categories & Times:
> 9:00 am Masters 40+
> 9:10 am Cat 4/5 & Jr. Men 17-18
> 9:15 am Junior Men & Women (15-16), Jr. Women (17-18)
> 9:22 am W Cat 3/4, Masters Women 35+, 45+, Masters Men 50+, 60+
> 9:25 am Juniors Men & Women(10 - 14)
>
> 12:00 pm Elite Men Cat 1/2
> 12:12 pm Elite Men Cat 3
> 12:17 pm Masters Men 30+
> 12:25 pm Elite Women Cat 1/2
>
> Awards, Medals, Jerseys:
> Top finishers must be present at the awards ceremony to receive their
prize.  This year's State Champion's will be presented with the State
Championship Jersey on-site.  Those wishing to keep the Jersey are asked to
pay $35 for the Jersey to the WCA.  The top finisher from WI with proof of
residency will be named State Champion.
>
> Wisconsin's State Championship Road Race has one of the largest cash and
prize lists in the nation thanks to this year's sponsors:
> -Capital Brewery
> -CycleOps, Saris, Graber Products
> -Holiday Inn
> -Atlanta Bread Company
> -The Trek Bicycle Store
>
> Accommodations:
> Looking for a "suite" place to stay?  The Holiday Inn & Suites is offering
a reduced rate for the weekend.  When calling reference the: "State
Championship Road Race" 1-888-522-9472   Register Friday night 5:30 - 8:00pm
at the Holiday Inn
>
> Volunteer:
> If you are interested in showing your support and interest, please
contact: Kent Wenger at
> wenger@...
>
> When it's all over...  You need to relax, right?  The Capital Brewery will
be serving up its award winning beer and will be providing music for all to
enjoy.  A great chance to grab a bite, listen to some music, and chat about
your race can all happen right in the, "Bier Garten."
>
> www.wipwak.com
>
>
>
>

From Terry Burke <tburke@...>
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The Quad Cities Criterium and Street Sprints, to be held Memorial Day
weekend, will be giving away over $1800 in gift certificates from Dick's
Sporting Goods! Competitors in all races of the street sprints and
criterium are eligible to win as well as spectators! There is no cost,
& if you are racing you are automatically entered: spectators can sign
up at Dick's Sporting Goods booth.

The $100 certificates given away at random include
Criterium Bicycle Races (9) One Each
Men's & Women's Bicycle Sprints: One Each
Men's & Women's Inline Skates Sprints: One Each
Spectators: Five
Inline Skate Race: One

One each $25 certificates also be given to the men & womens bicycle vs
inline skate race. Primes will include a total of $350 in $25
certificates.

Dick's Sporting Goods has a store across the river in Davenport, Iowa
that will be open until 6:00PM Memorial Day. The certificates are good
for store use only. Dick's Sporting Goods has other stores in the
Midwest. If you haven't been to the District of Rock Island to
experience Criterium racing and Street Sprints at their  finest, 2002
with the addition of Dick's Sporting Goods gift certificates could make
it worth the trip! See our website at
www.MemorialDayWeekEndBikeRaces.com for directions.
Click on files.


  Terry Burke
  Race Director

Attached is the flyer for the '02 Wisconsin state crit championships.

Hope everyone is having a good season.  A hearty pat on the back to
the 60-some of you who did the Bone Ride - and a swift kick in the
butt to those who turned it into the Bone Race.  I hope everyone
successfully avoided that dangling power line outside Oconomowoc!

KTRSD,
Denny

The USAC Regional Development Camp in Whitewater WI. is in need of a
licensed USAC Mechanic for the week of June 17 - 21, 2002. This is a paid
position. The Camp is for youth cyclists between age 13 - 22. For more
information contact Camp Director:

Larry Martin
Looncoach@...
763-566-4359 evenings


> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Leonardo Campos-Moya <lcamposmoya@...>
> Subject: NORBA NCS VOLUNTEERS
> >
> > Team Sports need volunteers to help out with the NCS race at Alpine
Valley
> > (East Troy, WI), from 06/12-06/16. Volunteers are needed for many roles
> > from course marshals to folks to help crews from ESPN and OLN.
Volunteers
> > get a t-shirt, food vouchers & are elgible for some fairly major drawing
> > prizes. For more information, contact:
> > Butch Dushak, e-mail: cedarridge@...

----- Original Message -----
From: "Gore, Dean" <dean_gore@...>
Subject: no Marshall Training race next week.


>
> There is no training road race in Marshall on Tuesday May 7th.
> Our permit with the township was only for the two first weekend races and
we
> need to go before the town board again before we can race Tuesday nights.
> We hope to be back in business for June.
>
> Dean Gore
>
>

----- Original Message -----
From: David LaPorte david-l@...
Subject: 2002 Nature Valley Grand Prix


>  Nature Valley Grand Prix
> (part of the Great River Energy Bicycle Festival)
>
>          $30,000 in Prize Money!
>
>   June 14-16, 2002
>     Friday - road race in Winona, MN
>     Saturday - criterium at the State Capitol in St. Paul, MN
>     Sunday - criterium in Stillwater, MN
>
> All three races are on the National Racing Calendar.  We've gotten
> commitments from many pro and amateur teams.
>
> New in 2002:
> o The road race has been moved to Winona.  The start and finish are
>   inside the City and good crowds are expected.
> o The Stillwater race is new this year.  It's a challenging course that
>   drew big crowds even when it was an amateur race.
> o We've added Cat 2,3 races in St. Paul and Stillwater, each with a $1,000
>   prize list.  Cat 2s can still race with the pros at all three events.
> o Women's racing has also moved forward.  For example, we're running a
>   full, rolling enclosure for the women in the Winona road race.
>
> You can find all the gory details at:
>
> o Flier (346K):
>     http://www.NatureValleyGrandPrix.com/NVGP-flier.pdf
> o Tech Guide (840K):
>     http://www.NatureValleyGrandPrix.com/NVGP-TechGuide.pdf
> o On-line registration:
>     http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=981605
>
> The web site will be live within the next few days.
> http://www.MinnBikeFestival.com
>
> I'm recommending that Pro,1,2 men, in particular, preregister.  That field
> filled last year and we're getting even more interest this time around.
>
> David LaPorte
> David-L@...
>
> ========================================================
UW-Whitewater RR (May 5th)

Hello Racers!

The race flyer is on the website!

http://students.uww.edu/stdorgs/cycle/index1.html

You'll also find some maps and other course infomation.  Come and take a
ride through the Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest.  You'll find some
good climbing and some great scenery.

For questions give race directors Matt Miller & Matt Racine a call at:
262.472.0741 or send an email over to uwwcycling@...

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Wisconsin State RR Championships

Oh yes....

Just what you've been waiting for.  The WI State Championship Road Race
Course has been released.  Take a look at the map found at: www.wipwak.com

It travels counter-clockwise.

Race times and even more event details will be available next week.  Look
for the State Championship Race Brochure at next weekends events (May 4-5),
or just keep an eye on the website.

Looking for accomadations for the big racing weekend?  The Holiday Inn &
Suites has signed on as this years Host Hotel.  Registration will take place
friday evening before the event.  The hotel is right next to the course, and
is offering cyclists a reduced rate.  Just ask for the "State Road Race
Rate"  a limited number of rooms are blocked off through mid-May.  For more
info:  http://www.wiscohotels.com/madison_holidayinn/

Stay tune for more info soon.....

Howdy, bikeracers.

Below you'll find some info about a really cool-sounding race.  I wish there
were more of these!

KTRSD,
Dy.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Randy Peterson" <rpeterson@...>

I'm putting on an open class race in Lancaster - SW corner of the state.
Mileage is about 45 miles and several 500-700 foot climbs.  Check out the
$1,000 for first place.  I hope all USCF riders can make it!

This race will be in the Wisport calendar but so is the Oktoberfest 100.  My
intention is to run it like the Oktoberfest 100's been run over the years.
Total open course, and open field - anyone can show up.

[Editor's note: I hope those who show up will all wear helmets and stop for
trains, unlike some I've seen at the Octoberfest race!  -Dy.]

Here's your latest fix, bikeracers.  Sorry for the long silence.  You're
sure to hear more from me as the season heats up.  Best of luck to all those
pinning on a number for the first time this season at this weekend's races
(including myself!).  Ride fast and ride safe.

KTRSD,
Denny Yunk

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Current MATTS and ROTY standings are attached.

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Reminder - bring two children's books to the GDVC races on 4/7 and 4/14 and
save $2 off your entry fee.

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Greetings Cyclists,

The 2002 Capital Brewery State Championship Road Race will take place June
1st, 2002 on Madison's west side.  Get ready for an exciting weekend of
racing.  If you haven't had the opportunity to read the press release, you
can check it out at the WipWak website (www.wipwak.com)

This years event will include a full weekend of racing.  In addition to the
Road Race you will have the opportunity to race in sprint races and race in
the criterium around the capital square.  The whole cycling spectrum packed
into this little weekend.

If your looking for the course map for this years event you are lucky to
have received this email because you will be the first to know, however
you'll have to wait just a bit longer.  There is a sneak peak of the race
course profile posted on the site for you to analyze in the meantime.

Also posted on the website is race information regarding the first 5 WCA
races.  Get Ready, they are just a few short weeks away.

The State Championship Road Race will be better than ever.  Complete event
details are on their way.........................

Nathan Baker
www.wipwak.com
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Some more important racing websites:
http://www.mcf.net
www.teamsportsinc.com
A weekend of racing in Madison:  road race, crit, sprints and a 1k running
race around the Capitol Square.  Info at: www.tdstelecomcriterium.com

Hello again bikeracers.

Not surprisingly, my earlier message led to a veritable deluge of
requests to send out more info.  Some of these were not suitable for
reasons of brevity and relevancy.  Remember - please keep your
messages brief, and directly concerned with bike races.  The best
scenario is for race promoters to send a short notice about upcoming
races, including the date and location, plus an email address or a
link to a web page for further information.

With that in mind, here are a few links to most of the race series I'm
currently aware of.  If there are more, please bring them to my
attention.

Wisconsin Cycling Association:  http://www.wicycling.org
Wisconsin Off Road Series: http://www.wors.org
WISport: http://www.wisport.org
American Bicycle Racing: http://www.ambikerace.org
Quick Release: http://www.quickrelease.com (Michigan racing schedule)
Wisconsin Endurance Mountain Bike Series:
http://www.wemseries.homestead.com
Kenosha Velodrome Association: http://www.333m.com
Northbrook Velodrome: http://www.northbrookvelodrome.com

KTRSD,
Denny Yunk


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Submitted by Dean Gore
Reply to dean_gore@...


Marshall Spring Classic Road Race Series
Saturday, April 6th and April 13th
WCA Series Races-  WCA Points Awarded!


Just East of Marshall, Wisconsin- 20 miles Northeast of Madison
7.5 mile course-  Rolling hills, good roads


Category       Time     Distance           Places Entry
Pro, 1,2       9:30 am  6 laps/45 miles    7, prizes $17
Juniors <18    9:31 am  3 laps/22.5 miles  3, prizes free*
Juniors 10-14  9:32 am  1 lap/7.5 miles    3, prizes free*
Category 3     10:15    5 laps/37.5 miles  7, prizes $17

Cat 4,5 Citizens 12:15  4 laps/30 miles    5, prizes $17
Women*         12:17    4 laps/30 miles    5, prizes $17
Masters 30+    1:00     5 laps/37.5 miles  5, prizes $17
Masters 40+    1:05     5 laps/37.5 miles  5, prizes $17


* LeMond Racing Cycles has sponsored the Junior categories, making it
possible to wave entry fees for riders under 18.

* Registration and parking are at Trek Corporation, between Marshall
and Waterloo, WI on Hwy 19.  From the West on I-94, Exit Hwy 73 North
to Marshall. Right on Hwy 19, 3 miles to Trek.  From the east on I-94,
exit Hwy 89, north 11 miles to Waterloo.  Left on Hwy 19, 2 miles to
Trek.  There is no parking at the start/finish, 1.5 miles west of
Trek.

* Results posted at the start/finish. Prizes distributed at
registration.

* Registration opens at 8:00am.

* Despite the lack of a yellow centerline on all course roads, all
riders must stay on the right half of the road at all times.  Riders
judged to be left of center will be immediately disqualified. This is
necessary to retain future use of the course. Don't ruin it.

* This course is available to host a monthly, Tuesday night training
road race as long as resident feedback regarding the race is positive.
Please conduct yourself as a guest of the people in the area.

* Questions?   E-mail Ben_harper@...

* Prizes donated by LeMond Racing Cycles, Bontrager Wheelworks and
Components, Nike - All Conditions Gear and Trek Corporation.  All good
stuff.

Greetings fellow bike racers.

I hope everyone enjoyed a relaxing, rewarding off-season.  As the
temperature begins to rise and the days begin to lengthen, you're no doubt
beginning to think about the upcoming racing season.  Well, there's good
news for those who simply can't wait to pin on a number.  Below you'll find
the first stirrings of the 2002 season, namely the long-running Parkside
Spring Series.

Just a few quick reminders - the bikerace group is an excellent means for
communicating bike race-related information (announcements, results, etc.)
to riders throughout the midwest (nearly 500 total).  If you have an event
you want to promote, bikerace is at your service.  In order to preserve the
usefulness of this service, the focus will remain specifically and
exclusively on bicycle racing (road, off-road, and track).

This is a moderated group, so messages must be submitted to the moderator to
be distributed.  If you have a message you'd like distributed to the group,
please send it to yunker@..., with the words "bikerace group" in the
subject line.  Please include your name, and keep the message clear and
*brief*.

Finally, all messages distributed to the group will have the author's name
and email address at the top of the message text.  If you wish to contact
the author, please do so directly; do not reply to the bikerace moderator.

Best wishes to all for a healthy, enjoyable, and successful racing season.
Remember - KTRSD (keep the rubber side down).

Cheers,
Denny Yunk
bikerace moderator


----- Original Message -----
From: Tim Kemen <tkemen@...>



> KENOSHA VELOSPORT
> 23nd ANNUAL
> PARKSIDE SPRING SERIES
>
> SUNDAY MARCH 10, 17, & 24.
>
> !!! All races will be part of The Tour of Illinois & Wisconsin !!!
>
> University of Wisconsin, Parkside Campus
> Northeast Kenosha County, Wisconsin
>
> TIME    CLASS                         DISTANCE            FEE    PLACES
> 9:00am  10/12 Boys & Girls            5 miles             $7     5 for
> each group
> 9:30am  13/15 Boys & Girls            10 miles            $7     5 for
> each group
> 9:30am  16/18 Boys & Girls (Jr Open)  15 miles            $7     5 for
> each group
> 10:30am Masters Women 40, 50, 60      45 min + 2 laps     $12    5
>         Masters Men 60, 65, 70        45 min + 2 laps     $12    5
> 11:30am Masters 50/59                 45 min + 2 laps     $12    5
>         Women Open & 3/4              45 min + 2 laps     $12    5
> 12:30pm Masters 40/49                 45 min + 2 laps     $12    5
> 1:30pm  Masters 30/39                 45 min + 2 laps     $12    5
> 2:30pm  Cat 4                         45 min + 2 laps     $12    5
> 3:30pm  Cat 3                         45 min + 2 laps     $12    5
> 4:30pm  Cat 1/2                       One Hour + 2 laps   $12    5
>
> COURSE:  Is one mile long with four left hand turns with one uphill and
> one downhill slope.
> Road surface is very good (this is Wisconsin after all).
> LOCATION:  University of Wisconsin, Parkside campus in NE Kenosha
> County.  Take 1-94 to Hwy E, go east to 30th Ave. Take 30th Ave north
> to outer loop road. Parking lots are located just off 30th on outer loop
> road.
> Race course is south of the parking lot on inner loop road.
> PRIZES:  Prizes will be medals. Cat 1,2 and Cat 3 race will have $250.00
> series prize list paid to high series points leaders 5 places deep.
> REGISTRATION:  Will open at 8:30am. In the student union. Indoor
> washrooms and
> changing facilities.. This race is held under ABR Sanction and an ABR
> Membership
> Card is required to race.  One day memberships will be available for $4
> at registration. No late fee.
> QUESTIONS???  Call Tim Kemen @ 262-657-5861 or 262-947-5604
> Or e-mail TIM.KEMEN@... or tkemen@...
> Race Hosted By: KENOSHA VELOSPORT
>

Professional cyclists Greg LeMond, Frankie Andreu, Frank McCormack to
visit Brookfield Wheel and Sprocket

BROOKFIELD, Wis. (December 12, 2001) - A Who's Who of American cycling
will visit the Brookfield Wheel and Sprocket on Wednesday, December
19.
Three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond, nine-time Tour de France
competitor and Olympian Frankie Andreu, and former USPRO Criterium
Champion and International Cycling Classic winner Frank McCormack will
sign autographs, mingle with the crowd, and share their experiences as
professional cyclists.

"This is an unprecedented opportunity for sports enthusiasts from
around the area to meet and greet three of the most respected cyclists
in America," says Chris Kegel, president of Wheel and Sprocket.

Activities will be held at the Brookfield Wheel and Sprocket, 13925
Capitol Drive, Brookfield, beginning at 6 p.m. with a meet and greet
session. A full program begins at 7 p.m. and runs until 10 p.m., and
includes a raffle of pro items and a poster signing.

In 1996, LeMond became the first American to win the world's most
prestigious multi-day sporting event, the Tour de France.  His
determination and skill became evident when he came back from a near-
fatal hunting accident to win the Tour de France in 1989 and 1990.

Frankie Andreu is a two-time Olympian and the only American rider to
complete the rigorous Tour de France an incredible nine times.  As a
member of the United States Postal Service, Andreu was an integral
part of the team that helped catapult Lance Armstrong to victory.  He
will present a slide show of the 2001 Tour de France.

Frank McCormack is a familiar name cycling enthusiasts in southeastern
Wisconsin. He's a steady presence on the Saturn cycling team and a
former champion of the International Cycling Classic (Superweek).
McCormack will be sharing his training and racing regimen, giving a
glimpse into what it takes to be a professional cyclist.

"We are excited to have these three exceptional cyclists here," Kegel
says. "We encourage all sports enthusiasts to come out and 'Meet the
Pros'."

---- Forwarded message from Tim Kemen <tkemen@...> ----


Mother Nature Did It Again,

Last chance make up day for Kenosha Velodrome rainout.
Tuesday September 11th
7:00 pm Sr. Kilo & Jr. 500m followed by Sr. Pursuits.

Regestration will open at 5:45 for any riders that arrive early and
want
to start thier kilo early.


        Questions call Tim Kemen
        H 262-657-5861
        W 262-947-5604

------ End forwarded message ------

Forwarded message from Tim Kemen.  Please reply to tkemen@....

> Make up day for Kenosha Velodrome Rain Outs
> Sunday September 9th
> 10:00 am Kilo
> 11:00 am Pursuit
> 12:00 Lunch Break / Bicycle Swap Meet
> 1:00 pm UAW/DAIMLER CHRYSLER Race Day
> Tempo
> Danish
> Henderliter Jr. Trophy Race
> Consolation
> Madison
>
> Please forward to anyone interested
> Questions call Tim Kemen
> H 262-657-5861
> W 262-947-5604
>

> To: Wisconsin Bike e-group
>
> From: Andy Garrison
>           Global Marketing Solutions, Inc.
>
> If you or your club are interested in hosting a stage in Superweek, please
> let me know.
>
> The race currently has a couple week days, a Friday and Saturday
available.
> As everyone knows weekend races are the most popular in the series.
Interest
> will be assessed  and a short list will be made. We will then meet with
> prospective sites.
>
> We currently have four areas interested in hosting a race.
>
> We look for the following in a site.
>
> 1. A good location with charm.
> 2. Enthusiasm and a positive attitude from the local coordinators
> 3. The ability to raise money for a site fee and primes.
> 4. A festival atmosphere.
> 5. The willingness to work as a team to build the biggest and best bike
race
> in the United States.
>
> Please let me know if you are interested by e-mail (AGGMSI@...) or you
may phone me at
> 414-916-1983.
>
> Andy Garrison
> GMSI
>
> C Otto Wenz
>

-----Original Message-----
From: AGGMSI@... <AGGMSI@...>
To: yunker@... <yunker@...>
Date: Wednesday, August 22, 2001 3:41 PM
Subject: International Cycling Classic / Superweek 2002


>We want to thank everyone who participated in Superweek 2001, to make a
very
>successful year! Ridership was up considerably, Superweek had riders from
all
>over the United States, Russia, Yugoslavia, Ireland, Cuba, Mexico,
Australia,
>New Zealand, Netherlands, Hong Kong, Italy, France, Guatemala, and Canada.
>
>We believe this year was so successful because the word was out early. We
are
>pleased to announce the 2002 dates, they are July 12th - 28th, 2002.
>
>Thanks for your continued support and nice comments, it makes us feel good
>about all of the hard work it takes to produce the race.
>
>Please encourage more people you know to come in for this time honored
>Wisconsin event.
>
>Our goal is to make Superweek the best and biggest race of its kind in the
>World
>
>Regards,
>
>Andy Garrison
>Mike Garrison
>Otto Wenz Jr.
>

---- Forwarded message from "SEPUSA" <sep@...> ----
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2001 13:53:56 -0500
From: "SEPUSA" <sep@...>
To: <sep@...>
Subject: Clinton Lake Bicycle Festival Weekend

The Clinton Lake Bicycle Festival Weekend is coming up.  This weekend
is
proof that Kansas is NOT FLAT!!!  You will need to use your "granny
gear".  Don't miss the fun.  Check out the website to see if you
qualify for a $10 discount off your entry fees.

Schedule:
Saturday September 1st
The Warm Up Ride - 8:45a.m. 50 miles and over 2,000 feet of climbing.
Excellent rest stops and plenty of great food!  The Warm Up Ride is in
its second year.  Nearly 200 riders participated last year, and this
year we expect to see considerably more riders!!!

Bike Polo - late afternoon
Camping

Sun Sept. 2nd
Cookout - 8:00a.m.
Rage Against The Ravine Race 9:45a.m.  20 miles of nearly all single
track MTB racing / excellent cash prize list
Rage Against The Ravine Tour 9:46a.m. same course as the Rage Race
with rest stops and food along the way

Clinton Lake Bicycle Festival Weekend Website:
http://www.geocities.com/sepusa/clintonlake.html

The Warm Up Ride Website:
http://www.geocities.com/sepusa/warmup.html

The Rage Race Website:
http://www.geocities.com/sepusa/ragerace.html

The Rage Tour Website:
http://www.geocities.com/sepusa/rage.html

May your legs last longer than the trail and the road,
J.C. Van Deventer
SEPUSA, Midwest Director

------ End forwarded message ------

---- Forwarded message from John Van Susteren <johnvan@...>
----

Please see the attached flyer for the Elkhorn Criterium, to be held on
August 11, in Elkhorn, WI.

Please address replies to Randy Radish: RadishAppraisal@...
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The YMCA of Waukesha is offering free showers to participants in the
Carl Zach Cycling Classic on Saturday, July 21.  The YMCA is located
just a few blocks east of the race course at 320 E. Broadway.  Free
showers (including towel service) will be available until the YMCA
closes at 3 pm.

Randy Radish
The Carl Zach Cycling Classic
262-548-0743

Please address replies to: RadishAppraisal@...
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CARL ZACH SCHOLRASHIP FUND - RAFFLE

Tickets for the Carl Zach Scholarship Fund Raffle will soon be
available. All members of the CZ Velo cycling team will have tickets
to sell, and they will be available at the Carl Zach Memorial Classic
on July 21st in Waukesha.

For additional information please call Randy Radish at: 262-548-0743


The Carl Zach Scholarship Fund
2001 Raffle

Grand Prize: Trek 5200 road bike
1st Prize  Gunnar Roadie frame and fork
2nd Prize  Set of Rolf Vector Pro wheels
3rd Prize  Hayes brakes
4th Prize  Saturn cycling gear
5th Place  Smith sunglasses

Tickets will be $3.00 each or two for $5.00

Thanks to:

The Waukesha Business Improvement District
Trek Bikes
Waterford Precision Cycles
Spring City Cycle
Hayes Brakes
Team Sports
Smith Sport Optics

The drawing will be held at 9 pm. on September 28th, 2001 at Neighbors
Bistro & Pub, 740 N. Grand Ave., Waukesha, WI.

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Please address replies to: RadishAppraisal@...

-- Forwarded message from Al Hesselink - alhesselink@... --

Greetings everyone,

The results of the Ripon Jazz Fest Wisconsin Criterium Championships,
held June 16, 2001, are now posted at www.truesport.com.

Congratulations to the winners! There were some hard fought races on
the new circuit. I think it is a fairly difficult, yet well balanced,
course that does not favor any particular type of rider. I got many
positive comments on it, so I hope we have found our Championship
course for a while.

Many thanks to all our event sponsors! Orv's Pizza, especially, for
taking the title sponsor role. Their financial support enabled us the
freedom to stage a better event. Attitude Sports of Fond du Lac did a
fantastic job in the wheel pit and brought tons of primes. Ripon
Piggly Wiggly provided the food for the Courtesy Tent, which was very
welcomed by hungry racers and event workers!  Bremner Foods provided
as many Rippin' Good Cookies as we could give away, and eat! Other
sponsors include Rudy Project, Humana Dental, Fond du Lac Cyclery,
Appleton Bike, Pedro's, Huberty and Associates CPA, and Leonardo. If I
missed anyone, please forgive me.

With all the merchandise support and my special invention, the "Late
Fee Cash Prime Pot", we almost had more stuff and cash than we could
give away! I think the announcer might have got carpal tunnel syndrome
from ringing the prime bell. It was a hoot!

I want to thank all the riders who came to Ripon. I realize there were
some difficult schedule conflicts, and I hope next year we'll be able
to work on that. I hope everyone found the event to be worthy of
Championship status and that a good time was had by all!

As things now stand, I've already got the wheels turning to improve on
the event for next year. The Friday Night Shootout was a lot of fun,
and will be back. The Saturday race, with the later start times and
twilight finish, seems to work well. It is my hope and desire to
continue to build on this and create an even better event for next
year!

I always welcome feedback and comments (good or bad) about the event,
and ideas for the future. Feel free to contact me.

Al Hesselink
Promoter, Ripon Jazz Fest Bike Race Weekend
alhesselink@...