Sheri has an excellent entry in the latest VeloNews contest:
http://www.velonews.com/news/fea/11245.0.html

The gallery is at:
http://velonews.com/galleries/contest51/index.html

The winner is announced Monday.  This is the last chance to send in
feedback about which entry you like the most.  Feedback goes to:
Rosters@...

Dan

P.S. There was a flawed Evite link on the lowkey web site (and in some
of the many announcement emails....).  The link on the website has been
fixed:
http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/peteheller@pacbell.net/Low-Key

Here's a tough one... check out the final climb on stage 19 of the
just-announced Giro route:
http://giroditalia2007.gazzetta.it/it/materiale/19_list_altimetrie_details/altim\
etrie_detail9.php

The total climb is 1200 meters, of which 900 is close to a 15% average.  This is
basically Mt
Diablo at Bohlman-On Orbit type grades (the steep part, not including the upper
portion..)  Ouch.

One for Low-Key Europe?

Dan

I hope that bodes well for Tommy D, he is supposed to
be one of the world's best steep climbers....

Sam

--- Daniel Connelly <djconnel@...> wrote:

> Here's a tough one... check out the final climb on
> stage 19 of the just-announced Giro route:
>
http://giroditalia2007.gazzetta.it/it/materiale/19_list_altimetrie_details/altim\
etrie_detail9.php
>
> The total climb is 1200 meters, of which 900 is
> close to a 15% average.  This is basically Mt
> Diablo at Bohlman-On Orbit type grades (the steep
> part, not including the upper portion..)  Ouch.
>
> One for Low-Key Europe?
>
> Dan
>
>

Well, there is no announced second place in the VeloNews photo contest, but
Sheri had to be up
there in the final consideration.  For once they decided to go with a shot in
which the action
captured, rather than the technical aspects of the photo, appears to have been
the deciding
factor:
http://www.velonews.com/news/fea/11274.0.html

Sheri's entry, which I don't get tired of viewing, no matter how many times I do
so:
http://velonews.com/galleries/contest51/image15.html

At least the winner was local, as it was a shot of the Golden Gate Cyclocross
which took it...

Dan

Low-Keyers,
Tonight was fantastic!  Thank you all for participating in this year's
2006 Low-Key Hillclimb Series - the Grand Return!

Pictures and video of the Awards Show coming soon!

We'll also be posting next year's Menu Of Pain shortly so you can
start training.


-Kev

Thanks to the generosity of Pen Velo, promoters of the not-to-be-missed Jan 1
San Bruno Hillclimb,
free entries in the race will be available to a few choice riders from the 2006
Low-Key
Hillclimbs.  The winners:

top 3 male overall:
1. Tracy Colwell
2. Patrick Gordis
3. Scott Frake

top 3 female overall:
1. Cheryl Hennessy
2. Stephanie Gruszunski
3. Ingrid Erkman

most improved male:
Bob Parker

most improved female:
Stephanie Gruszunski

More info on the San Bruno Hillclimb:
http://www.peninsulavelo.org/sbhc/2007_sbhc_ad.html

Dan

Hi,
I just want to second Dan's append about Pen Velo/Kondra's generous
sponsorship of the Low-Keys by alloting us some free entries to
several of our climbers to their New Year's climb up San Bruno.

Those of you needing 1) a climb fix and 2) a place to begin your
diet resolutions, should also check it out.

Thanks again to Pen Velo/Kondra!

-Kev

--- In lkhc@yahoogroups.com, Daniel Connelly <djconnel@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks to the generosity of Pen Velo, promoters of the not-to-be-
missed Jan 1 San Bruno Hillclimb,
> free entries in the race will be available to a few choice riders
from the 2006 Low-Key
> Hillclimbs.  The winners:
>
> top 3 male overall:
> 1. Tracy Colwell
> 2. Patrick Gordis
> 3. Scott Frake
>
> top 3 female overall:
> 1. Cheryl Hennessy
> 2. Stephanie Gruszunski
> 3. Ingrid Erkman
>
> most improved male:
> Bob Parker
>
> most improved female:
> Stephanie Gruszunski
>
> More info on the San Bruno Hillclimb:
> http://www.peninsulavelo.org/sbhc/2007_sbhc_ad.html
>
> Dan
>

Howdy all,
Some have asked for a copy of the intro video shown last night.
Here's a link to it:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2291578939310156014

Enjoy!
-Kev

What a great time we had at the Low-Key Hillclimbs 2006 Awards Show!!

Check out the photos and slides at:

http://picasaweb.google.com/lowkeyhillclimbs06/LowKeyAwardsNight2006

Sheri

kevin, dan, pete, sheri, the brunners and the various other folk i am sadly
ommitting from
this shout out .. thank you so very much for a wonderful series and a not so
lowkey grand
finale this week .. looking fwd to next year .. nothing like starting with san
bruno
on jan 01 !! (with thanks to pen velo)

take good care and be safe on the roads during the silly season.
cheryl

--- In lkhc@yahoogroups.com, Shannon Crystal <shannonbankosh@...> wrote:
>
> Thank you Kevin...all presenters were great. I believe the entertainment
industry is
calling! I enjoyed all aspects of the evening, and was touched by the fund
raising results. I
look forward to next year, and the tough climbs you are hosting. Happy Holidays
to you
all....I have some training to do!! Cheers,  Shannon Bankosh
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: winterkm <kmwinterfield@...>
> To: lkhc@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, December 5, 2006 11:02:49 PM
> Subject: [lkhc] Thank you!
>
> Low-Keyers,
> Tonight was fantastic! Thank you all for participating in this year's
> 2006 Low-Key Hillclimb Series - the Grand Return!
>
> Pictures and video of the Awards Show coming soon!
>
> We'll also be posting next year's Menu Of Pain shortly so you can
> start training.
>
> -Kev
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8846231634862188462&hl=en

To: low-key hillclimbs <lkhc@yahoogroups.com>
From: Low-Key-DVD <lowkeyhillclimbdvd@...>
Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 14:00:35 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [lkhc] Low-Key Video of Awards night event is now available !!!

Low-Key Climbers !!

Were you at work, out of town, or on mandatory bed rest after the hillclimbs and miss the Low-Key awards night ceremony ??

Did you attend, but were so taken in by watching the event unfold, you need to see it again ?

Now is your opportunity or "re-opportunity" to view the rewards of your success.

Just stick your bike on the trainer, start spinning, click on the link below, and enjoy the event of the year!

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8846231634862188462&hl=en

---

Have a burning question? Go to Yahoo! Answers and get answers from real people who know.

<<<<Sounds like our kind of ride but this is a NOT an LKHC event>>>

The inaugural San Jose CEO/Amateur Sierra King of the Mountain Ride will take place on Saturday, February 17 at 10 AM starting and finishing at San Jose City Hall.

Cyclists will have the opportunity to preview Stage 3 of the Tour de California (http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/ ) and can compare their time up grueling Sierra Road with that of the pros.

Kicking off with a celebratory breakfast, the ride is open to amateur cyclists of all abilities.  While this is a ride, not a race, participants can have their climb to the top of Sierra Road individually and/or officially timed. 

The best male and female times will receive King and Queen of the Mountain honors alongside professional cyclists during the Amgen Tour of California post-Stage 3 awards ceremony.

<<<<Sounds like our kind of ride but this is a NOT an LKHC event>>>

Dan has created the webpages for the 2007 Low-Key Hillclimb Series:
Just Can't Get Enough

Check it out at:  http://www.lowkey.djconnel.com/2007/

Only 9 months away...

Thanks Dan for updating the site, looks grrreat!

-Kev

Happy New Year Low-Keyers...

Check out the photos of our fellow LK'ers who rode the San Bruno
Hillcimb 2007. It was a beautiful day!

Photos by Dan and Sheri:

http://picasaweb.google.com/Sherigreenspan2007

Results are posted here:

http://www.ncnca.org/road/2007/MtSanBrunoResults.html

Sheri,

Can I talk you out of the hi-res version of
IMG_3654.....Happy New Year....?

Sam


--- Sheri <sherigreenspan@...> wrote:

> Happy New Year Low-Keyers...
>
> Check out the photos of our fellow LK'ers who rode
> the San Bruno
> Hillcimb 2007. It was a beautiful day!
>
> Photos by Dan and Sheri:
>
> http://picasaweb.google.com/Sherigreenspan2007
>
> Results are posted here:
>
>
http://www.ncnca.org/road/2007/MtSanBrunoResults.html
>
>
>
>
>
>

Timing chips!

Reminder: Low-Key will revisit Sierra in the fall.  I rode the hill a
few weeks ago, and it's in excellent condition.  However, even though I
passed it later in the ride, I opted out of Welch Creek.... another day.

Dan

The following review has been approved for all audiences. Rated PG-13
for strong legs and spandex-covered non-nudity. Due to some violent
efforts, parental discretion advised.


Beat the Clock launches the youBest event(TM) on February 3-4, 2007!!

It is the logical synthesis of two of the most ubiquitous training
efforts of successful cyclists. In one sleek weekend, the BtC youBest
event(TM) is guaranteed to improve the core strength and stamina of
all registered iBodies. The youBest weekend was announced last week by
BtC CEO Patt Baenen-Tapscott who unveiled the widely anticipated
youBest information brochure containing the details of this
spectacular event:
http://www.scaledup.com/beattheclock/media/do_your_best.pdf

The youBest event(TM) will combine core strength and pilates exercises
with spinning and cycling sessions into some sweat-packed 24 hours
that will "reinvent" the notion of training. Certified coaches,
licensed personal trainers, and spinning instructors are collaborating
with BtC to produce this innovative event.

"Every once in a while a revolutionary event comes along that changes
everything," says BtC PR director Carola Berger. "It's very fortunate
if you can work on just one of these in your career. The launch of the
BtC youTT series on Canada changed everything a couple years ago. And
we're going to do it again with the youBest event(TM) in 2007." "The
cycling classes are like a spin class, but you actually bring your own
bike! Now that's great! It's a chance to 'Do Your Best'!", adds BtC
CEO Patt-Baenen Tapscott.

Key features include nutritious, natural food and refreshments for the
participating iBodies throughout the day with a special surprise for
late night participants. Furthermore, all registered iBodies are
automatically entered to win prizes in a fabulous iRaffle. A one-hour
session will be available for $20, a mega-version for $60 (4 sessions
- buy 3 get one free). The supersized youBest version without fries
(though BtC cannot guarantee that participating iBodies will not feel
fried) will cost $120 and will include 9 sessions. Sessions for all
shapes, sizes, and fitness levels of iBodies are available.

More information on the youBest event(TM) can be found at
http://www.scaledup.com/beattheclock/media/do_your_best.pdf
The youBest sessions can be purchased at
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=4140  (*)
Of course, the youTimeTrial series is still available as well, with
the first event on February 17th! Entries for iBodies can be purchased
at http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=4151

----------------
(*) It is always important to consult your physician, coach or
personal trainer before starting an exercise program. Participating in
the youBest event(TM) can impair your ability to sandbag and come in
dead last at bicycle races.  The youBest event(TM) may cause race wins
and result in upgrade points as well as increased levels of fitness.
BtC cannot be held responsible for the items won in the iRaffle that
include Voler gift certificates, Power Systems core balance equipment,
private swim lessons at Alpine Tennis and Swim Club.

--------
Thanks for reading,

Carola Berger for the Beat the Clock team

Two days left to register for the Webcor KOM this Sun.  This is a
fundraiser, and priced as such, but if you view the cause as worthy, the
event should be a lot of fun, and the forecast is currently for sun with
T up to 70F (possible rain Sunday, but the pros can deal with that...).

Dan

https://www.sportsbaseonline.com/Item.aspx?item_id=1426

P.S. 2007 Low-Key Hillclimbs: http://lowkey.djconnel.com/2007/

Dan, it's this Saturday.

And may I remind you all that for those who want to try themselves on
the flats for a change, we have another fundraiser going on on
Saturday as well (yes, unfortunate timing).

The Beat the Clock and Help Beat Cancer Canada Time Trial series kicks
off THIS Saturday!!

Preregistration only! Registration ends on Thursday!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=4151

If you can't come this time due to other committments, you are invited
to the next event, on March 17th!
http://www.scaledup.com/beattheclock/registration07.html

Thanks,

Carola

--- In lkhc@yahoogroups.com, Dan Connelly <djconnel@...> wrote:
>
> Two days left to register for the Webcor KOM this Sun.  This is a
> fundraiser, and priced as such, but if you view the cause as worthy,
the
> event should be a lot of fun, and the forecast is currently for sun
with
> T up to 70F (possible rain Sunday, but the pros can deal with that...).
>
> Dan
>
> https://www.sportsbaseonline.com/Item.aspx?item_id=1426
>
> P.S. 2007 Low-Key Hillclimbs: http://lowkey.djconnel.com/2007/
>

Dan, it's this Saturday.

And may I remind you all that for those who want to try themselves on
the flats for a change, we have another fundraiser going on on
Saturday as well (yes, unfortunate timing).

The Beat the Clock and Help Beat Cancer Canada Time Trial series kicks
off THIS Saturday!!

Preregistration only! Registration ends on Thursday!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=4151

If you can't come this time due to other committments, you are invited
to the next event, on March 17th!
http://www.scaledup.com/beattheclock/registration07.html

Thanks,

Carola

--- In lkhc@yahoogroups.com, Dan Connelly <djconnel@...> wrote:
>
> Two days left to register for the Webcor KOM this Sun.  This is a
> fundraiser, and priced as such, but if you view the cause as worthy,
the
> event should be a lot of fun, and the forecast is currently for sun
with
> T up to 70F (possible rain Sunday, but the pros can deal with that...).
>
> Dan
>
> https://www.sportsbaseonline.com/Item.aspx?item_id=1426
>
> P.S. 2007 Low-Key Hillclimbs: http://lowkey.djconnel.com/2007/
>

Carola F. Berger wrote:
> Dan, it's this Saturday.

>
> If you can't come this time due to other committments, you are invited
> to the next event, on March 17th!
> http://www.scaledup.com/beattheclock/registration07.html
>

>> Two days left to register for the Webcor KOM this Sun.


Whoops!!!!  I have Sunday on my mind.

Sunday folks should see how the big boys climb, by coming up to San
Francisco to watch the Tour of California Prologue, which goes up
Telegraph Hill:

http://www.tourofcalifornia.com/

Of course, on Sat, the Beat the Clock time trial is also highly
recommended.  These are a lot of fun.  And with a bright and early
7:30am start time, there's plenty of time to ride the time trial and
still make it to San Jose in time for the 10am Webcor/Sierra Rd KOM start.

Dan

Attention, Ladies and Gentlemen!

Drumroll please...
Beat the Clock proudly presents...

ummm, ehhh...
God save the queen!                   (no, wrong announcement)
The king is dead, long live the king! (that's not it either...)
Ship ahoi!                            (nope, what was I going to say?)
Are you ready to ruuuummmble?         (getting closer here...)

Awwwww, sorry, way too distracted these days. Ah, got it!

The first 2007 Beat the Clock Time Trial is THIS Saturday!
Preregistration only -- ends on Thursday!!!
Reserve your spot now:
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=4151

Yes, we know, unfortunately it's on the same day as the Webcor KOM
event. But if you're insane enough, we can accomodate your start time
and you can probably do both. Just pop us an email when you register.

And as always, we can use all the volunteers we can get!

Thank you,

Carola