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#252 From: "Rodney Cox" <lorrod7@...>
Date: Fri Oct 30, 2009 9:23 pm
Subject: Events & A Reminder.......... 		rodneycox68
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Hi Everyone!! Hey, just a reminder to turn your clocks BACK 1 hour on Saturday night before you go to bed - time change takes place very early on Sunday morning - November 1st!
 
Also, there are a few R.A.C.E. Events going on this weekend:
 
Friday Night KIDS ONLY Airport Criterium - Tonight at 6pm!! - Registartion opens at 5:45pm for this 6pm Criterium race for Kids Only. Same Criterium location we've been using all year - race will be about 25 minutes in length.
 
Cohasset-to-the-Gravel Time Trial - Saturday, Oct. 31st - 9:00AM - Registration opens at 8:30am at Nicalog & Cohasset Road....with the 1st rider off at 9:01am. We'll go in 1-minute intervals in this 9.1 mile uphill time trial - climbing almost 3,000 feet. Hors Category Climb in the 2009 Chico Hill Climb Time Trial Series!
 
Low-Key North Rim Trail Mountain Bike Race - Saturday, Oct. 31st - 3:00pm - Registration will open at 2:45pm for this 3:00pm mountain bike race that goes up North Rim Trail, down B-Trail to Middle Trail....and Middle Trail back to North Rim. Usually takes riders anywhere between 45 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes to complete the entire race. Start is right near the North Rim Trail parking lot....near the Easter Cross.
 
KIDS ONLY Humboldt Road Race - Sunday, November 1st - 1:00pm - Registration will open at 12:30 pm at the bottom of old Humboldt Road for this 1pm race up to the top of old Humboldt Road. Race is about 3.5 miles in length and climbs about 700 feet. Kids only!!
 
Hooker Oak Cyclocross Race - Sunday, November 1st - 3:00pm - Meet behind the middle softball field at Hooker Oak Park for this 10-lap Cyclocross Race. Registration will open at 2:45pm - starting promptly at 3pm. Course will have 2 run-ups and 5 barriers per .6 mile long lap.
 
Hope to see you out there!!
 
Rodney.........
R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Annoying Cycling Events
Chico, CA
 

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#251 From: "Rodney Cox" <lorrod7@...>
Date: Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:29 pm
Subject: Bidwell park trails meeting - Oct. 26th, 6:30pm 		rodneycox68
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From Edd Hamilton - and see Flyer attached:
 
The City of Chico is holding a meeting concerning Bidwell Park trails on October 26th at 6:30pm at the council chambers located at 421 Main St.  Discussion topics will concern erosion control, wet weather policy, and volunteers. Issues that may or may not have an impact on bicycle use will also be discussed, such as accessibility, multi-use, and the master management plan.

Representative of the mountain bike community may want to step forward and show a strong presence.

Thanks,
Edd Hamilton

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#250 From: "Rodney Cox" <lorrod7@...>
Date: Thu Oct 15, 2009 3:59 am
Subject: Paradise Lake Adventure Relay on Saturday! 		rodneycox68
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Members of Chico Corsa, Team Chico, Chico Velo and The Women's Triathlon Club receive a discount on registration! Please call Christine Roberts at Beyond Fitness at 877-7500 for details!
 
Paradise Lake Adventure Relay - Saturday, October 17th!
Come join Beyond Fitness and Trailhead Adventures for our 4th Annual Paradise Lake Adventure Relay! Enjoy a 3 mile trail run, 10 mile mountain bike around the lake with a great climb and awesome descent, finish yourself off with a 1 mile paddle in Paradise Lake. Teams of two or three, or take the challenge and do it solo! The one and only race around and on Paradise Lake!
Register at:
Beyond Fitness 7224 Skyway 877-7500
Trailhead Adventures 6265 Skyway 877-6876
Or online at Active.com - http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1769960&assetId=443A186D-34E1-4433-AFF8-5CF6B7C44F9B

Make checks payable to Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce Individual $50 Team $90 All proceeds benefiting the Adopt a School program and the Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce Fees include a spaghetti feed after the race. For more details, click on the links below:
 
 

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#249 From: "Rodney Cox" <lorrod7@...>
Date: Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:38 pm
Subject: Race Across The Sky playing Chico........... 		rodneycox68
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The much anticipated movie, "Race Across The Sky" - about the Leadville Trail 100 (a 100-mile mountain bike race in Colorado) featuring that Lance guy - will be playing here in Chico at the Cinemark Theatre on Thursday, October 22nd at 8:00pm for a single showing. For more information, please visit the Race Across The Sky website below....and the local Cinemark website(below).
 
 
 
And about the race itself:  http://www.leadvilletrail100.com/
 
Rodney....................
 
 

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#248 From: "Rodney Cox" <lorrod7@...>
Date: Wed Oct 14, 2009 5:09 pm
Subject: Galland Cyclocross this Sunday at 10am!! 		rodneycox68
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From Tom: As you know or do now, the 3rd Annual Galland Halloween Cross Cross race is this Sunday, October 18th...  Below is a link to the new course layout, less the barriers Jeff Ochs will be adding.  Fun new course, .7 miles with 80' of climb per lap, a more central design will allow spectators to see more of the action, maybe not a good thing since the theme is a Cross Cross.
http://www.vholdr.com/video/galland-cross-new-course-sight-lap - sorry no music to add to your viewing pleasure.
 
Video by Gino from last year so you can see what it is all about!
 
A BIG Thanks, to the Galland family for putting this on!
 
Here is the info on the day from Jeff Galland -
 
Yes folks, it's that time of year again. Consider yerself invited. Same format as prior years. We'll "race" a couple of short heats then grill burgers/dogs and drink beer. All are welcome. Bring your husband, wife, kids, dog, girlfriend, boyfriend. Heck, bring your wife and your girlfriend ;). Mtn bikes work fine if you don't have a cross bike. Costumes are expected.

Sun. Oct. 18, 10:00am till we're done.
195 Wayland Rd
Paradise, CA
(530)876-8297

see ya there
 
Rodney..........


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#247 From: Chico Cyclist <chicocyclist@...>
Date: Fri Oct 9, 2009 3:50 am
Subject: Tonight's MTB Race Results............. 		rodneycox68
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Thank you to everyone who came out to tonight's North Rim Trail mountain bike race!! It was awesome to see all of you out there doing this one!! Tonight's race went up North Rim Trail, down B-Trail to Middle Trail....then Middle Trail back to the Start/Finish line near the North Rim Trail parking area. Below are the results from tonight's race:

1. Brian Larson 47:36
2. Greg Golet 48:23
3. Lowell Moural Jr. 48:54
4. Joaquin Garcia 54:29
5. Ramon Felix 56:56
6. Charlie Pelton 56:57
7. Tom Embree 1:01:26
8. Greg Watkins 1:07:56
9. Nathan Younie 1:27:29
....and a few riders who showed up a bit late, but still had a good time!!

Rodney.............
R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Agonizing Cycling Events
Chico, CA

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#246 From: Rodney Cox <lorrod7@...>
Date: Tue Oct 6, 2009 2:37 am
Subject: Thursday Night MTB Race/Ride at 5:45pm........ 		rodneycox68
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Hi Everyone! We'll be having a low-key mountain bike race/ride on Thursday evening(October 8th) starting at the North Rim Trail parking lot in Upper Bidwell Park. Registration will open at 5:30pm(it's a FREE event, just need to sign in), with the racing starting promptly at 5:45pm. The route is: Up North Rim Trail to B-Trail......down B-Trail to Middle Trail(NOT Upper Park Road).....then Middle Trail back to the Start/Finish Line near the North Rim Trail parking area(below the Easter Cross). Estimated time for the race is anywhere between 45 minutes and 1 hour 15 minutes........but if you think you might be out there for a time, bring a light! It's starts getting pretty dark around 7PMish.

Hope to see you out there!!!

Rodney...........
R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Annoying Cycling Events
Chico, CA

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#245 From: Rodney Cox <lorrod7@...>
Date: Wed Sep 30, 2009 5:29 pm
Subject: Mountain Bike Race - Thursday 5:45pm............ 		rodneycox68
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Hi Everyone! We'll be having a low-key mountain bike race/ride on Thursday evening(tomorrow) starting at the North Rim Trail parking lot in Upper Bidwell Park. Registration will open at 5:30pm(it's a FREE event, just need to sign in), with the racing starting promptly at 5:45pm. The route is: Up North Rim Trail to B-Trail......down B-Trail to Middle Trail(NOT Upper Park Road).....then Middle Trail back to the Start/Finish Line near the North Rim Trail parking area(below the Easter Cross). Estimated time for the race is anywhere between 45 minutes and 1 hour 15 minutes........but if you think you might be out there for a time, bring a light! It's starts getting pretty dark around 7PMish.

Hope to see you out there!!!

Rodney...........
R.A.C.E. - Rodney's Annoying Cycling Events
Chico, CA

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#244 From: "Rodney Cox" <lorrod7@...>
Date: Fri Sep 25, 2009 5:39 am
Subject: Bidwell Bump Mountain Bike Race this weekend!! 		rodneycox68
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Get out your mountain bikes!! Chico State will be hosting the Bidwell Bump on Saturday, September 26th at 8:00am. There will also be a Super-D, down Guardian trail at 3:00pm for experts and pros. Registration will be the day of the race at 5- mile recreation area and closes 30 minutes prior to each race.

For more information about the race go to:
http://bidwellbump.webs.com/raceinformation.htm

Tell your friends, hope to see you there!
 
September 26th and 27th 2009

Chico State is finally hosting a race. There will be 3 events: XC, SD and DH! They will be held at two venues for optimum riding.  The XC race will be in Bidwell Park and so will the Super D! And the DH will be held in Oroville  (a neighboring town) 30 minutes south of Chico. This information is for the NORBA/OPEN category- collegiate please check tabs above.

Saturday September 26th, 2009

XC Race at 8:00 am mass- start!

Think you’re up for Northern California’s most technical cross country course?  The Bidwell Bump is a punishing course that will leave you humbled!

Pro/Expert Course:

The race will start below the cross, in the parking lot of the North Rim Trail.  The race starts with a 4 mile climb up North Rim to the start of B-trail.  B-trail is a technical 1.5 mile rocky-switchback descent that goes down the canyon to the park road.  Go left at the park road and proceed for 1 mile till the road ends.  At this point take the single track to the creek crossing and climb up to 10 Mile-House Road.  Take a right on the fire road.  10 Mile-House Road is a short but grueling 900ft climb.  Near the top, take a right at Guardians Trail.  Descend down Guardian Trail for approximately 1.5 miles to the Bloody Pin trail entrance.  This is the trail that defines Bidwell Park, rocky and technical!  Take Bloody Pin trail till if T’s into South Rim and take a left.  Make your way down South Rim till you reach the notorious hike-a-bike section, “tennis-ball hill.”  Half a mile after “tennis-ball hill” there will be a “Y” in the trail, verve left and be prepared for the last technical descent to the finish.  The finish is located in the open area south of the golf course. 

Sport/Beginner Course: 

 The race will start below the cross, in the parking lot of the North Rim Trail.  The race starts with a 4 mile climb up North Rim to the start of B-trail.  B-trail is a technical 1.5 mile rocky-switchback descent that goes down the canyon to the park road. Return on Middle trail to lower trail back to middle ending at the parking lot where you started!

There is a creek to jump in afterward (don't forget your swimsuit) and delicious restaurants downtown to grab some good food to get ready to go for the Super D later on! (Pro, Expert, Sport and Beginner Categories- NORBA)

Super D Race- 3:00 pm (Pro/Expert) 2:00pm (Sport/Beginner)

Expert/ Pro: at the top of Green Gate in minute intervals. This is a fast and technical course with a little bit of everything!  This is for Pros and experts only! Knee pads are recommended! Shuttles will not be provided to go up Hwy 32 to green gate, so you will either need to bring a shuttle vehicle.

Course description: A fast and technical 99% single track trail with short climbs. The trail starts descending down 10 mile house road and connects to Guardian trail to south rim and finishes at the old shooting range. The fastest time should be around 20 minutes +/-. Trail length: 5 miles.

Beginner/Sport: starting up on North Rim and then heading DOWN north rim turning onto Maidu and then back on middle trail to finish at the parking lot.  You will want to be at the start above  the powerlines 15 minutes prior to your race start time!

 * Please bring extra water, tubes, food and be prepared on the trail! Temperatures are known to reach in the 100's in late September!

 Registration is at 5- mile recreation area in Bidwell Park and closes 30 minutes prior to each race!

Cross Country and Super D is in Bidwell Park, Chico!

 Registration is going to be- at Five Mile recreation area for the Cross Country and the Super D!

Sunday September 27th, 2009

Downhill Race: 3:00pm Filled with flat turns and high speed. The downhill will also be in Oroville. It drops approximately 1000 feet in 1.5 miles*! (Pro, Expert, Sport and Beginner- NORBA)

Course description: A fast flowy 95% single track trail. The trail descends down about 1000’ through flat baby head filled turns and finishes with a bit of a pedal.Times should be around 4 minutes. Trail length: 1.5 miles.

Downhill registration on site at the cul-de-sac! 

Downhill is in Oroville!

Registration for the Downhill is going to be in Oroville! Check under the directions tab(above).

Fees:

$20 for one event! $35 for two and $50 for all three!

Please make checks payable to University Foundation- Cycling  or Cash accepted! Sorry no debit/credit cards!

Kyle Hughes


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#243 From: Rodney Cox <lorrod7@...>
Date: Tue Sep 15, 2009 4:49 pm
Subject: Re: Bidwell Bump Practice Race on Saturday 9:00am.......... 		rodneycox68
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The Practice race was last Saturday - the link to the race is here:

http://bidwellbump. webs.com/raceinformation. htm

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Subject: [chicomtnbikers] Bidwell Bump Practice Race on Saturday 9:00am..........

 

Is there a course outline for both?

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From: Rodney Cox <lorrod7@...>
Subject: [chicomtnbikers] Bidwell Bump Practice Race on Saturday 9:00am..........
To: "ChicoMtnBikers" <chicomtnbikers@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2009, 9:58 PM

 
In honor of the upcoming Bidwell Bump mountain bike race taking place the weekend of September 26 & 27th, we'll be doing a "practice" mountain bike race of the course this Saturday morning at 9:00am. Meet at the North Rim Trail parking area(near the Easter Cross) for the start - registration will open at 8:45am. Finish is at the old police pistol range on the other side of the creek(near the golf course). You MUST know the Bidwell Bump route - the course is not, and will not be, marked. I will be there at the Start and Finish to record your times. I won't have much in terms of supplies, so come prepared!

Rodney...... .....

Here is the original e-mail sent out by Kyle Hughes last week about the upcoming race - and course description is on Chico State's website:

Get out your mountain bikes!! Chico State will be hosting the Bidwell Bump on Saturday, September 26th at 8:00am. There will also be a Super-D, down Guardian trail at 3:00pm for experts and pros. Registration will be the day of the race at 5- mile recreation area and closes 30 minutes prior to each race.

For more information about the race go to:
http://bidwellbump. webs.com/raceinformation. htm

Tell your friends, hope to see you there!

Kyle Hughes


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#242 From: Tony Gomes <tonygomes_49ers@...>
Date: Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:04 am
Subject: Bidwell Bump Practice Race on Saturday 9:00am.......... 		tonygomes_49ers
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Is there a course outline for both?

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Subject: [chicomtnbikers] Bidwell Bump Practice Race on Saturday 9:00am..........
To: "ChicoMtnBikers" <chicomtnbikers@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2009, 9:58 PM

 
In honor of the upcoming Bidwell Bump mountain bike race taking place the weekend of September 26 & 27th, we'll be doing a "practice" mountain bike race of the course this Saturday morning at 9:00am. Meet at the North Rim Trail parking area(near the Easter Cross) for the start - registration will open at 8:45am. Finish is at the old police pistol range on the other side of the creek(near the golf course). You MUST know the Bidwell Bump route - the course is not, and will not be, marked. I will be there at the Start and Finish to record your times. I won't have much in terms of supplies, so come prepared!

Rodney...... .....

Here is the original e-mail sent out by Kyle Hughes last week about the upcoming race - and course description is on Chico State's website:

Get out your mountain bikes!! Chico State will be hosting the Bidwell Bump on Saturday, September 26th at 8:00am. There will also be a Super-D, down Guardian trail at 3:00pm for experts and pros. Registration will be the day of the race at 5- mile recreation area and closes 30 minutes prior to each race.

For more information about the race go to:
http://bidwellbump. webs.com/raceinformation. htm

Tell your friends, hope to see you there!

Kyle Hughes


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#241 From: Rodney Cox <lorrod7@...>
Date: Fri Sep 11, 2009 4:58 am
Subject: Bidwell Bump Practice Race on Saturday 9:00am.......... 		rodneycox68
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In honor of the upcoming Bidwell Bump mountain bike race taking place the weekend of September 26 & 27th, we'll be doing a "practice" mountain bike race of the course this Saturday morning at 9:00am. Meet at the North Rim Trail parking area(near the Easter Cross) for the start - registration will open at 8:45am. Finish is at the old police pistol range on the other side of the creek(near the golf course). You MUST know the Bidwell Bump route - the course is not, and will not be, marked. I will be there at the Start and Finish to record your times. I won't have much in terms of supplies, so come prepared!

Rodney...........

Here is the original e-mail sent out by Kyle Hughes last week about the upcoming race - and course description is on Chico State's website:

Get out your mountain bikes!! Chico State will be hosting the Bidwell Bump on Saturday, September 26th at 8:00am. There will also be a Super-D, down Guardian trail at 3:00pm for experts and pros. Registration will be the day of the race at 5- mile recreation area and closes 30 minutes prior to each race.

For more information about the race go to:
http://bidwellbump.webs.com/raceinformation.htm

Tell your friends, hope to see you there!

Kyle Hughes

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#240 From: "Rodney Cox" <lorrod7@...>
Date: Mon Sep 7, 2009 1:58 am
Subject: MTB Practice event on Monday 9:00AM 		rodneycox68
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In honor of the upcoming Bidwell Bump mountain bike race taking place the weekend of September 26 & 27th, we'll be doing a "practice" mountain bike race of the course tomorrow(Monday - Labor Day) morning at 9:00am. Meet at the North Rim Trail parking area(near the Easter Cross) for the start. Finish is at the old police pistol range on the other side of the creek(near the golf course). You MUST know the Bidwell Bump route - the course is not, and will not be, marked. I will be there at the Start and Finish to record your times. I won't have much in terms of supplies, so come prepared!
 
Rodney...........
 
Here is the original e-mail sent out by Kyle Hughes last week about the upcoming race - and course description is on Chico State's website:
 
Get out your mountain bikes!! Chico State will be hosting the Bidwell Bump on Saturday, September 26th at 8:00am. There will also be a Super-D, down Guardian trail at 3:00pm for experts and pros. Registration will be the day of the race at 5- mile recreation area and closes 30 minutes prior to each race.

For more information about the race go to:
http://bidwellbump.webs.com/raceinformation.htm

Tell your friends, hope to see you there!

Kyle Hughes

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#239 From: "newaoofriends" <newaoofriends@...>
Date: Sun Aug 30, 2009 12:55 pm
Subject: [Private Photo Share] Cali Girl- Has sent you private photos. 		newaoofriends
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I do not want the entire group seeing these photos.Because some may recognize
me. Here's the link:
http://maitrogirl.zoomshare.com/files/photos.htm

Enjoy babe :)

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#238 From: "christedpeter" <christedpeter@...>
Date: Sun Jun 28, 2009 11:38 pm
Subject: Knee/shin guards and elbow pads for sale 		christedpeter
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  Protec IPS elbow pads and Sixsixone 4x4 knee/shin guards.  Brand new, never used.  $35.00 for both.  Cash only.   Email me for pictures, or check Craigs list below.

Knee/shin guards and Elbow pads - $35 (Redding) pic

 


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#237 From: "Rodney Cox" <lorrod7@...>
Date: Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:29 pm
Subject: Paul Component 4th of July Party 		rodneycox68
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PAUL COMPONENT is turning 20 and they are having a fun shin dig with Goffy ‘Cross races, live music, beer, soda and hotdogs. The shop is on the bike path between East Park and Hegan Lane, 11204 Midway. Races start at 2, music at 3. Here is the official invitation (see attachment). 

 

THANKS!

 

Paul 

 

Have a good ride,

 

Paul

www.paulcomp.com

Paul Component Engineering

530-345-4371

 


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#236 From: "Rodney Cox" <lorrod7@...>
Date: Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:38 am
Subject: Tour de Ed - March 8th! 		rodneycox68
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 25, 2009

Contact: Scott Chandler

Chico Velo Cycling Club

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Ride honoring Ed McLaughlin – local bike advocate and Chico Velo Board Member – Slated for March 8 

Chico, CA — On December 21, 2007, Ed McLaughlin – then General Manager of Chico Velo Cycling Club and a Northern California bicycle advocate – was riding on a bike path with other riders when he hit a bollard -- a metal post set in the middle of a bike path to prevent cars from driving on the path.  

Support for the community's best-known cycling advocate was overwhelming after his accident, and to help raise money for injured cyclists like him, the tax exempt Chico Cyclist's Care Fund was formed in 2008. The Chico Cyclist's Care Fund's charter is to help any Butte County cyclist -- who sustains injuries from cycling -- with medical expenses.  

To honor Ed’s continued spirit and determination to make Chico a better place to live, the 2nd Annual Tour de Ed fundraising ride will take place on Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 10:00 AM. 

The Tour will take riders on one of two routes:  

·         A casual 6 mile loop through Lower Bidwell Park (perfect for families,)

·         A 20 mile ride to Durham and back on quiet country roads when the almond orchards are in near full bloom. There will be a rest stop in Durham. 

The ride will start at the Chico City Hall parking lot at 10:00 am, with registration opening at 8:00 am. The entry fee will be $25 and all proceeds will go to the Chico Cyclist’s Care Fund. All riders will receive a free t-shirt and commemorative wrist band. 

History of Advocacy and Success 

During McLaughlin’s 20 plus year reign, Chico Velo has accomplished many major milestones. A few of the awards Chico was earned include: 

·        Best Bike Town – 1997, Bicycling! Magazine

·        Bicycle Friendly Community, Bronze Award – 2004, League of American Bicyclists

·        Wildflower Century – Top Ten Century, Bicycling! Magazine 

Chico Velo currently hosts four annual century rides (100 miles in one day) and two overnight tours, and brings riders from all over Northern California, Nevada and Oregon to participate in them. The largest of them is the well-known Wildflower Century, which is held in late April and attracts 4,000 riders to Chico for the weekend. The Wildflower Century starts and finishes at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds – the only facility in the area large enough to handle the event. 

Chico Velo Cycling Club was formed in 1980 and serves the interest of bicyclists in the Butte County area through education and advocacy. Membership to the club is $10 a year. Further information about the club and ride schedules can be obtained at the Chico Velo website at www.chicovelo.org. 


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#235 From: "Rodney Cox" <lorrod7@...>
Date: Tue Feb 3, 2009 5:45 pm
Subject: Team Bigfoot Finalizes 2009 MTB Schedule........ 		rodneycox68
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NorCal MTB Racing

Team Bigfoot Finalizes 2009 Giant NorCal Series

Posted: 03 Feb 2009 07:25 AM PST

Team Bigfoot has posted their 2009 race schedule along with this year's NorCal series events. It appears that this year's series will be sponsored by Giant Bicycles and will encompass 11 races stretching from Monterey/Salinas thru Weaverville, CA. Here are the dates for this year's races:
Giant 2009 Northern California Series
03/22: CCCX (DH/SuperD)
04/05: Napa Valley Dirt Classic (XC)
04/25: Lemurian Classic (XC)
05/02: CCCX (XC)
05/24: Gravity Day* (SuperD, DH)
06/14: Skyline Park (XC)
06/21: CCCX (XC but I think this is actually a DH/Super D)
06/28: CCCX (XC)
08/09: Howell Mountain Classic (XC)
09/25: Whiskeytown Classic* (XC, ST, SuperD)
10/16: Lagrange Fall Classic* (DH, XC, ST, SuperD)

* the asterisk denotes Team Bigfoot events.
You can find all these listed under the tag "2009 norcal series" over on mtbcalendar.com.


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#234 From: "Rodney Cox" <lorrod7@...>
Date: Fri Jan 16, 2009 9:28 pm
Subject: Mountain Bike Race Dates....... 		rodneycox68
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NorCal Championship Series Returns for 2009

Posted: 15 Jan 2009 02:07 AM CST

It looks like Team Bigfoot will organizing the NorCal Championship series again this year. While they are still settling a few dates, the races appear to be locked in:
2009 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

Napa Valley Dirt Classic, April 5, Angwin, Cross Country
Lemurian Classic, Whiskeytown Lake, April 25, Cross Country
Gravity Day, Weaverville, (Date TBD). Super-D, Downhill
Skyline Park Mountain Bike Race, June 14, Napa, Cross Country
Howell Mountain Classic, August 9, Angwin, XC, Cross Country
Whiskeytown Classic, (Date TBD) Whiskeytown Lake, Sept. Cross Country, Short-Track, Super D
CCCX, (2 dates TBD), Fort Ord, Cross Country
CCCX, (2 dates TBD), Toro Park, Downhill
CCCX, (2 dates TBD), Toro Park, Super-D
Lagrange Fall Classic, Weaverville, Oct. 16-18, Cross Country, Downhill, Short-Track, Super-D

The Team Bigfoot Solo Cup endurance series will be back with the following events:
12 Hours of Weaverville, Weaverville
12 Hours of Humboldt, Arcata
Clikapudi Six to Midnight, Shasta Lake
Whiskeytown 9 to 5, Whiskeytown Lake
24 Hours of Whiskeytown , Whiskeytown Lake
Via Team Bigfoot.
Rodney..........

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#233 From: "pablocoast" <pablocoast@...>
Date: Sat Dec 13, 2008 8:53 pm
Subject: CtoC Race in Costa Rica 		pablocoast
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Hi Adventure Racers,

The 9th Edition of the Coast to Coast Challenge is ON!!!.  Four months
and counting to get your team in shape and ready for an incredible
expedition race across Costa Rica.  Registration opens next week. more
info on the race can be found at http://www.ctocrace.com

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#232 From: Mark Dillon <riderundead@...>
Date: Sun Dec 7, 2008 4:28 pm
Subject: Re: A dangerous precedence that will close trails! 		riderundead
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Durring the Park Master Management Plan discussions MTB riders already came under attack.  I'm willing to bet any trail worth riding...

From: Bill Travers <w.travers@...>
To: chicomtnbikers@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, December 6, 2008 6:10:56 PM
Subject: Re: [chicomtnbikers] A dangerous precedence that will close trails!

How much are you willing to bet?

--- On Fri, 12/5/08, Mark Dillon <riderundead@ yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Mark Dillon <riderundead@ yahoo.com>
Subject: [chicomtnbikers] A dangerous precedence that will close trails!
To: chicomtnbikers@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Friday, December 5, 2008, 9:43 PM

As many of you know, the city council recently voted to remove the disc golf course from upper park.  You can bet that the crowd that took aim at disc golf will be taking aim at mountain biking next.  If we as cyclist let the city council arbitrarily strip any form of recreation from upper park, we may as well bid farewell to riding in the park. 

There is a referendum being circulated around town to force the city council to reconsider.  If you live inside the city limits and you are registered to vote please be sure you sign the referendum.  10,000 signatures are needed by December 18th.  You can sign the referendum at the following locations:

-Saturday all day in front of Safeway on Mangrove.
-Saturday from 9-11am at the Toys for Tots drive at city hall.
-Sports LTD.
- Solutions Cubed, LLC (closed weekends) 256 East First Street, downtown Chico
-*The Grad - Monday Night Football
Monday, December 8th 4PM-7PM*
344 West 8th Street (Corner of 8th Street & Normal Street)

If you can't get to one of these places you can e-mail me and I'll find a way to get to you!

We can't afford to apathetic about this!

Thanks,

Mark Hoover


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#231 From: Bill Travers <w.travers@...>
Date: Sun Dec 7, 2008 2:10 am
Subject: Re: A dangerous precedence that will close trails! 		w.travers@...
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How much are you willing to bet?

--- On Fri, 12/5/08, Mark Dillon <riderundead@...> wrote:
From: Mark Dillon <riderundead@...>
Subject: [chicomtnbikers] A dangerous precedence that will close trails!
To: chicomtnbikers@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, December 5, 2008, 9:43 PM

As many of you know, the city council recently voted to remove the disc golf course from upper park.  You can bet that the crowd that took aim at disc golf will be taking aim at mountain biking next.  If we as cyclist let the city council arbitrarily strip any form of recreation from upper park, we may as well bid farewell to riding in the park. 

There is a referendum being circulated around town to force the city council to reconsider.  If you live inside the city limits and you are registered to vote please be sure you sign the referendum.  10,000 signatures are needed by December 18th.  You can sign the referendum at the following locations:

-Saturday all day in front of Safeway on Mangrove.
-Saturday from 9-11am at the Toys for Tots drive at city hall.
-Sports LTD.
- Solutions Cubed, LLC (closed weekends) 256 East First Street, downtown Chico
-*The Grad - Monday Night Football
Monday, December 8th 4PM-7PM*
344 West 8th Street (Corner of 8th Street & Normal Street)

If you can't get to one of these places you can e-mail me and I'll find a way to get to you!

We can't afford to apathetic about this!

Thanks,

Mark Hoover

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#230 From: Mark Dillon <riderundead@...>
Date: Sat Dec 6, 2008 5:43 am
Subject: A dangerous precedence that will close trails! 		riderundead
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As many of you know, the city council recently voted to remove the disc golf course from upper park.  You can bet that the crowd that took aim at disc golf will be taking aim at mountain biking next.  If we as cyclist let the city council arbitrarily strip any form of recreation from upper park, we may as well bid farewell to riding in the park. 

There is a referendum being circulated around town to force the city council to reconsider.  If you live inside the city limits and you are registered to vote please be sure you sign the referendum.  10,000 signatures are needed by December 18th.  You can sign the referendum at the following locations:

-Saturday all day in front of Safeway on Mangrove.
-Saturday from 9-11am at the Toys for Tots drive at city hall.
-Sports LTD.
- Solutions Cubed, LLC (closed weekends) 256 East First Street, downtown Chico
-*The Grad - Monday Night Football
Monday, December 8th 4PM-7PM*
344 West 8th Street (Corner of 8th Street & Normal Street)

If you can't get to one of these places you can e-mail me and I'll find a way to get to you!

We can't afford to apathetic about this!

Thanks,

Mark Hoover

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#229 From: "Rodney Cox" <lorrod7@...>
Date: Tue Dec 2, 2008 5:34 pm
Subject: Team Chico Cutty Series - Dec. 6th & 7th. 		rodneycox68
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And, one last final last final reminder about the Team Chico Cutty Series taking place this weekend!

CHICO-OREGON GULCH(gravel)-PARADISE-CHICO = 75 miles
Saturday, December 6th, 2008  9:30 AM One Mile Recreation Area

This is turning into the classic ride going over Table Mountain then looping back on a mean dirt climb before the final climb into Paradise. From Chico we roll past Butte College and hit the foothills up to Cherokee Rd. We climb and descend Cherokee all the way across Table Mountain before backtracking a mile or so to the start of the dirt on Oregon Gulch Rd. This five-mile stretch of good gravel has a few ups and downs before a steep kicker up to the first KOM of the weekend. Descend back down Cherokee and head straight up Pentz Rd into Paradise for KOM # 2. Work our way through town and descend Neal Rd for a sprint before 99, cross 99, and finish with a second sprint on Chico-Oroville HWY.
5:00  PM. Dinner at Woodstocks. Pizza, beer, ride tales, Sundays route and prizes?
 

FIXED GEAR CHALLENGE #1: PENTZ ROAD   ~ 45 miles
Sunday, December 7th,  2008    10:00 AM One Mile Recreation Area

Keep the muscle tension high with this brute of a climb on the FIXED GEAR! Same roads as Saturday minus the Cherokee/Oregon Gulch loop with the climb up Pentz as KOM #3 and the descent down Neal Road for a couple more sprints. All bikes are welcome but the glory goes to thoes who suffer on the fixie!
 
Notes: These rides are organized for fun(?) and are open to all who are willing to try. Some rides utilize out and back portions and regrouping is encouraged! Road bikes with sturdy tires will be fine for both rides. We will try to have a support vehicle(s) but please come prepared, ride with a partner and have a plan to get home. Please dress WARM and bring plenty of food, water and supplies and take responsibility for yourselves. We will have ride cards with the route, but there will be minimal course markings, no road closures, aid stations or coffee stops, just dogs, squirrels, pickup trucks, and a bunch of bikers on a sweet ride in the cuts! For more info on the Cutty Series or other Chico area rides contact Aren at arentimmel@... or (530) 892-9868.
 
Rodney.......

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#228 From: "Rodney Cox" <lorrod7@...>
Date: Tue Nov 18, 2008 12:32 am
Subject: Bobby Julich dinner - Dec. 4th......... 		rodneycox68
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The Chico Velo Cycling Club is proud to announce that the Special Guest for this year's Big Holiday Bike Party/Dinner is Bobby Julich!! This year's party will take place on Thursday, December 4th at 6:00pm at The Big Room at Sierra Nevada Brewery. Doors will open at 6:00pm for drinks and appetizers........Dinner will be at 7:00pm, with the Bobby Julich presentation to follow. Tickets for this event are $45 for Chico Velo members - $50 for non-members - AND Kids under the age of 18 are FREE to get into this event!
 
Please RSVP to Rodney by Friday, November 28th to reserve your spot - you pay at the door at the event, but we need to know how many folks are coming. You can RSVP by e-mailing me at lorrod7@... or calling 520-3832 - Please include how many folks will be in your party.
 
Below are some website links for more information on Bobby Julich:
 
 
 
 
And here is the Menu for the evening:
 
APPETIZERS
 
Vegetable tower
Fruit Tower
Vegetable spring rolls
SN Sausages with sauerkraut & mustards
Smoked salmon mousse
Stuffed Mushrooms
Garlic Prawns
Crab cakes
sushi Rolls
 
DINNER
 
Fresh Baked Bread
Garden Salad
Grilled Vegetable Melange
Rice Pilaf
Tri Tip
Mahi Mahi
 
1/2 Fruit Crisp
1/2 Chocolate Cake
 
 
Hope to see you there!
 
Rodney..........

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#227 From: "Rodney Cox" <lorrod7@...>
Date: Fri Nov 14, 2008 7:27 pm
Subject: The Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series......... 		rodneycox68
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Yes, yes - I know - there are still 4 races left in the Chico Hill Climb Time Trial Series........but I wanted y'all to have a head's up going into 2009:
 
Hi Everyone! So, we are starting a NEW Hill Climb Series this next Spring - The Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series in Spring 2009 will visit various parts of Butte County, with the climbs and dates below. There was a similar Series done years ago here in Chico - 1981 or 1982 - by Tom Devol and Jeff Smith, who owned Cyclesport bike shop at the time. And, of course, now there is that almost-famous Low Key Hillclimb Series in the Bay Area every fall. In any case, we decided to have our own and revive the old Hill Climb Series.......with a few route changes. Below is a list of the tentative events with dates. It should be mentioned that these dates could change depending upon other events going on. And, of course......the weather! Rain will NOT cancel - but snow and ice will.
 
Note: The Chico Hill Climb Time Trial Series will be back in the Fall/Winter of 2009 - starting in September! The Butte Series will go from January 1st, 2009 to May 31st, 2009. This Series follows a slow progression over 5 months - starting with the Category 3 climbs early to get your legs ready........and ending with the Category 1 climbs in May. This should help you take advantage of those springtime miles!!
 
How does it work???  Below are each of the 10 Hillclimbs in the Butte Hill Climb Time Trial Series. Each climb has been given a rank based upon feedback from some well-known riders in the area (and climbers in particular - yes, I know - everyone is different, but this is just a low-key have-fun series, so no big whoop). Category 1 climbs are the hardest, with Category 3 being.......let's not say easiest.......let's say........not quite as hard as Category 1! Points will be awarded to the top finishers in each Hill Climb TT - the folks with the most points at the end of the Series, wins the overall title in their respective categories........along with the coveted Butte County Hill Climb Champion Trophy.
 
EVERY competitor who starts and finishes an event receives an additonal 3 points PER event.
 
The Point Breakdown for placings is as follows:
 
Cat. 1 Climb = 30-26-24-22-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1 (In other words, 1st place in a Cat. 1 TT gets 30 points, 2nd place gets 26 and on down the line - every person who competes in the event gets at least 1 point).
Cat. 2 Climb = 24-20-18-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1(The winner of a Cat. 2 climb gets 24 points, 2nd place gets 20 points and on and on.)
Cat. 3 Climb = 20-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-1-1
 
And here are the Time Trial courses, the tentative dates, and their listed difficulty category:
 
Humboldt Road Time Trial - Jan. 1st - Cat. 3 - Definitely on January 1st.
Centerville to the Gravel - January 11 - Cat. 3
Cherokee Time Trial - February 21  - Cat. 3 (Start at Coal Canyon Road and go up 70, turn at Cherokee)
Cohasset to the Store - March 7 - Cat. 2
Pentz Road - March 14  - Cat. 2
Coutelenc TT - April 5 - Cat. 2 (Just stay on Coutelenc)
Vilas Road Time Trial - April 18 - Cat. 1 (From Nicalog to the end of Vilas)
Honey Run Road - May 10  - Cat. 1
Forest Ranch to Lomo - May 16  - Cat. 1(starts at Forest Ranch Store; ends at entrance to Butte Meadows)
Lomo to Jonesville TT - May 31 - Cat. 1 (starts at Hwy. 32 at entrance to Butte Meadows; ends at the snowmobile parking lot)
(Yes, I have a Summer Series planned too!)
 
10 Climbs, approximately 18,000 feet of climbing in total, held over a 5-month period from January through May 2009. Consistency will be key in winning the Overall Series.
 
Participant Categories - the following categories will be offered for the Series event(see below) The winner in each category will receive the Butte Hill Climb Champion Trophy, along with Bragging Rights.........as well as any stuff we can get to give away as prizes:
 
Category "A" Men
Category "B" Men
Women's Category
Clydesdale Men (No no, I'm not gonna weigh you - just show up and tell me and I will give you a yes or no answer.....however, I'm looking for about 200 pound body weight or more)
Mens 50+ Category
Mens 60+ Category
Womens 40+ Category
Womens 50+ Category
 
As usual, sandbaggers are strongly discouraged ( A Sandbagger would be a Category "A" rider entering a Category "B" event). Also, if there's a lot of folks in one particular category, we may split those up into sub-categories, if needed. In turn, if nobody - or very few folks are in one category, we may eliminate it and add an additional category where the numbers allow it.
 
This Series is FREE - so come on out and take advantage of some, or all, of these Time Trials in Spring 2009! Hope to see you out there - and I will have more details, maps and information as we get closer to the events.
 
Rodney........
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Chico, CA
 

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#226 From: "Rodney Cox" <lorrod7@...>
Date: Tue Nov 11, 2008 8:14 pm
Subject: Yes, still on for tonight........ 		rodneycox68
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Hi Everyone!! So, I know that quite a few of you will be riding the 24-hour
mountain bike race in Oroville next weekend. To get you ready, we're going to
have a night mountain bike/cyclocross bike ride/race this Tuesday night at the
Floral Avenue Long-Course(all off-road, but does have one bike path). This
Circuit is 2.2 miles in length, does not include barriers or run-ups and is
beginner-friendly. There are a few sections of mud and puddles........but
that makes it more fun! The course is primarily flat. Notes - bring a light and
your helmet......and either your mountain bike or cyclocross bike. The event
will be 40 minutes PLUS 1 lap. I will give you the elapsed time as we go
along......as well as the 1-to-go signal. This is a great course if you are
still trying to get use to using lights at night on your mountain
bike........two sections of the course have some street lightning as
well..........the rest is dark. Cones will mark the turns.

Registration will open at 5:45pm - and the ride/race will start at 6:00pm. I will be on the field at the intersection of East Lassen
Avenue and Floral Avenue for registration/start.....near the bike path. The
Start/Finish is on the northwest corner of the field........at the corner of
East Lassen and Floral Avenue.

Rain does NOT cancel.

A map of the course can be found here on Bikely.com:

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Floral-Avenue-Long-Course-3

Hope to see you out there!!

Rodney.......

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#225 From: lorrod7@...
Date: Mon Nov 10, 2008 3:16 am
Subject: Night Circuit Mountain Biking........ 		rodneycox68
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Hi Everyone!! So, I know that quite a few of you will be riding the 24-hour
mountain bike race in Oroville next weekend. To get you ready, we're going to
have a night mountain bike/cyclocross bike ride/race this Tuesday night at the
Floral Avenue Long-Course(all off-road, but does have one bike path). This
Circuit is 2.2 miles in length, does not include barriers or run-ups and is
beginner-friendly. There are a couple of sections of mud(not too bad)........but
that makes it more fun! The course is primarily flat. Notes - bring a light and
your helmet......and either your mountain bike or cyclocross bike. The event
will be 40 minutes PLUS 1 lap. I will give you the elapsed time as we go
along......as well as the 1-to-go signal. This is a great course if you are
still trying to get use to using lights at night on your mountain
bike........two sections of the course have some street lightning as
well..........the rest is dark. Cones will mark the turns.

Registration will open at 5:45pm - and the ride/race will start at 6:00pm. I
will be on the field at the intersection of East Lassen Avenue and Floral Avenue
for registration/start.....near the bike path. The Start/Finish is on the
northwest corner of the field........at the corner of East Lassen and Floral
Avenue.

Rain does NOT cancel.

A map of the course can be found here on Bikely.com:

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Floral-Avenue-Long-Course-3

Hope to see you out there!!

Rodney..........

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#224 From: Ruby <ruby1644@...>
Date: Thu Nov 6, 2008 9:59 pm
Subject: Sexy European vacation pics 		ruby1644@...
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Hi, is anyone interested in seeing some pictures of me from my vacation in Europe or chatting with me about the sexy stuff I did while I was there? If so then come chat with me here.


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#223 From: Ruby <ruby1644@...>
Date: Thu Nov 6, 2008 7:47 am
Subject: Older woman seeking companionship 		ruby1644@...
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I'm an older woman who really gets off on energetic men who have a desire to please a woman. I find myself online more and more and I'd really like to meet some men, I have to warn you I can be quite a handful and if you can't keep up I will understand!

Anyway if you would like to find out more about me or see some of my photos you can view my profile here

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