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

Dear Low Key Hill Climbers,

Does anyone have a travel bike in a 53cm frame that
Icould borrow in April? We are going to Maui and I
would love to ride some of the great roads on perhaps
Hawaii's nicest island.

A bike with S&S couplers or a Ritchey Break-Away would
be perfect.

I will need it from April 4th and can return it April
15th or 16th.

Thanks,
Patt

Patt Baenen-Tapscott
Scaled-Up Productions
(650) 851-7621

Another option is to rent a bike when you get there.  There are a couple
of places where you can get decent bikes, but I don't remember the
names.  The loop around the northern part of the island is nice, and
also the climb up Haleakala (bring warm clothes if you plan to descend).
    I'd stay away from the main roads in the middle of the island, though.

-Rupert

Patt Baenen wrote On 02/15/07 18:04,:
>
>
> Dear Low Key Hill Climbers,
>
> Does anyone have a travel bike in a 53cm frame that
> Icould borrow in April? We are going to Maui and I
> would love to ride some of the great roads on perhaps
> Hawaii's nicest island.
>
> A bike with S&S couplers or a Ritchey Break-Away would
> be perfect.
>
> I will need it from April 4th and can return it April
> 15th or 16th.
>
> Thanks,
> Patt
>
> Patt Baenen-Tapscott
> Scaled-Up Productions
> (650) 851-7621
>
>

I rented a bike from Maui Bicycle Works. It was a nice Specialized
Allez with a triple - very useful on Haleakala.
I walked from the Airport to the shop - 4 blocks -
installed my rack and panniers on the bike, put my stuff in the panniers
and left my suitcase at the store, riding to my hotel
in Kaanapaali. The owner was super helpful.

The loop around the West part of Maui is nice, there are all sorts of
notes on maps about "Rental Cars not allowed on this road" regarding
the road on the North side, but it is in actually a nice road with pavement
comparable to say West Old La Honda - great to ride on but dissuades automobile
traffic. Gorgeous route through cattle grazing land. There is one
small "town" (someone's house) where I was able to buy a lemonade.

There is one spot with a 20%+ downhill gradient that ends in
a tight hairpin, be careful there. With all the weight in my panniers
I barely made the turn. If it looks dodgy you can go straight into
someone's driveway there.

>
> Another option is to rent a bike when you get there.  There are a couple
> of places where you can get decent bikes, but I don't remember the
> names.  The loop around the northern part of the island is nice, and
> also the climb up Haleakala (bring warm clothes if you plan to descend).
>    I'd stay away from the main roads in the middle of the island, though.
>
> -Rupert
>
> Patt Baenen wrote On 02/15/07 18:04,:
> >
> >
> > Dear Low Key Hill Climbers,
> >
> > Does anyone have a travel bike in a 53cm frame that
> > Icould borrow in April? We are going to Maui and I
> > would love to ride some of the great roads on perhaps
> > Hawaii's nicest island.
> >
> > A bike with S&S couplers or a Ritchey Break-Away would
> > be perfect.
> >
> > I will need it from April 4th and can return it April
> > 15th or 16th.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Patt
> >
> > Patt Baenen-Tapscott
> > Scaled-Up Productions
> > (650) 851-7621
> >
> >
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>

Extracted from a post to the AltoVelo list....

-------- Original Message --------
For all of you procastonators, there will be on site registration for
the Sierra Climb (Sponsored by Webcor) tomorrow. Just show up in the
morning, pay your fee and ride.

The weather tomorrow should be spectacular.....

"Important Rider Check-in and Packet Pick-up Information Registration
is located at San Jose City Hall 200 East Santa Clara Street San Jose,
CA. Registration and Packet pick-up begins at 8:00am and all riders
must be checked in by 9:15am. Ride begins promptly at 10:00am.
Pre-ride ceremonies include breakfast, special welcome and other
activities that begin at 8:45am. Registration remains open -so bring a
friend-and sign up day of ride."

Parking is at the 4th Street Garage.

http://www.sanjoseca.gov/kingofthemountain.html

The good news: the results survived an utterly gruesome B ride in my
sweat-decorated jersey-pocket.

The bad news: I had a really hard time deciphering my sleep-deprived
scribbles... So, if there's anything wrong with your time, it's all my
fault. Jim "the clock" Turner is not to blame -- his times are as
exact as you'd expect from a math professor.

Results ordered according to overall time can be found here:
http://www.scaledup.com/beattheclock/overall.pdf

The results according to category are here:
http://www.scaledup.com/beattheclock/category.pdf


Thanks everybody for participating and helping out!
See you at the next event on March 17th:
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=4280

Carola

The web site looks pretty darn good. I may rent from them if need be. Thanks for the tip.

On Feb 15, 2007, at 7:41 PM, Scott Frake wrote:

I've rented from http://www.westmauicycles.com/ with good results--they're in Lahaina.  There's also South Maui Bicycles in Kihei if that's more convenient.  Definitely do the rides that Rupert mentions, and also ride out towards Hana--spectacular scenery and the traffic is really not bothersome.

 

Scott

 

On 2/15/07, Rupert Brauch <Rupert.Brauch@sun.com> wrote:

Another option is to rent a bike when you get there. There are a couple
of places where you can get decent bikes, but I don't remember the
names. The loop around the northern part of the island is nice, and
also the climb up Haleakala (bring warm clothes if you plan to descend).
I'd stay away from the main roads in the middle of the island, though.

-Rupert

Patt Baenen wrote On 02/15/07 18:04,:
>
>
> Dear Low Key Hill Climbers,
>
> Does anyone have a travel bike in a 53cm frame that
> Icould borrow in April? We are going to Maui and I
> would love to ride some of the great roads on perhaps
> Hawaii's nicest island.
>
> A bike with S&S couplers or a Ritchey Break-Away would
> be perfect.
>
> I will need it from April 4th and can return it April
> 15th or 16th.
>
> Thanks,
> Patt
>
> Patt Baenen-Tapscott
> Scaled-Up Productions
> (650) 851-7621
>
>

For immediate release:

Beat the Clock announces 2nd Canada Time Trial on March 17
**********************************************************

The organizers of the Beat the Clock series invite time trialists and
wannabes to the 2nd Beat the Clock Canada Time Trial on March 17. The
event is open to riders and racers of all genders and ages, with or
without UCI-sanctioned aero equipment and/or license. Preregistration
only!

http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=4280

The event may be a welcome opportunity for ProTour riders to keep
their legs fresh while waiting for the dispute between ASO and UCI to
settle. In fact, several Discovery Channel riders were spotted
previewing the course during the first Beat the Clock Time Trial on
February 17.

Albeit promoted as a "low key" event, the competition at the first
2007 Canada Time Trial was fierce between the star-studded
participants. BtC News reports live from the scene:

*****************************************************************************

We are here on a glorious day in sunny Northern California, reporting
live from the finish line of the first 2007 Beat the Clock Canada Time
Trial. Although several World and National champions who usually
participate in this event prefer a more vertical challenge this time,
the sizeable field of 49 riders sports no shortage of World, National,
and District champions.

And off he is -- our first starter of the day, Brian Peterson of the
Webcor/Alto Velo squad, rolls off the nonexistent start ramp as the
next rider lines up. The riders start in one-minute increments.

While we are waiting for our first time-check at the finish line, a
few words about this incredible event whose proceeds fully go to the
Lance Armstrong Cancer Foundation. The event is once again
professionally set up by Beat the Clock Director Patt Baenen-Tapscott
and her crew. Jim and Ann Christol formidably handle the registration
of the racers, Chris and Connie Miller and Bob and Sue Walker are
manning the turnaround points on this highly technical straight course
to prevent riders from riding all the way to San Francisco. Debra
Paulsen is doing a fantastic job controlling the crowd which is going
wild now as start official Debbie Merritt is about to send off the
next rider! Mathematician Jim Turner and Theoretical Physicist Carola
Berger will have the difficult task of timing the racers by performing
such complex calculations as addition and subtraction.

And here he comes -- Brian Peterson is blasting through the finish
line, topping the leader-board with a time under 24 minutes. But the
next rider is already approaching, in fact, three riders are coming in
now, Jens Heycke of team "unattached" passing the other two who can
only gasp for air as he moves to the top of the leader-board with an
incredible time of 22:50!

Can anybody top his time?
We will find out when we come back after a short nap, ahem, break.

It is now 8:00am, and none of the male riders could break Jens
Heycke's incredible time of 22:50, as now our first female
participant, Molly Van Houweling of the Metromint team, lines up after
taking a sip from her sponsor's performance enhancing product.

We will find out how she fares when we come back after another nap,
oops, break.

And Molly Van Houweling takes the lead in the womens competition with
a time that is over a minute faster than the 2nd placed woman. Next up
is the Merckx-style category followed by the team events.

...

We are now reporting live from the awards ceremony. Jens Heycke of
Unattached wins the individual men's category as well as 2nd place in
this category, Molly Van Houweling of Metromint smoked the women's
field. Mark Edwards of Team Bike Trip gets first prize in the heavily
contested Merckx category. Peter Tapscott and Matt Morenzoni's time
(Webcor/Alto Velo) in the team event was too fast for any of their
competitors who had to battle increasingly gusty headwinds of 1 mph
and flat tires. Richard and Mary Ellen Allen, representing Genentech,
place first in the heavily contested tandem category (field size 1
tandem).

This is it from the first 2007 Canada Time Trial. Stay tuned for our
live coverage from the second event on March 17! Now back to the studio.

This just in: Beat the Clock fails to test for CCC!
***************************************************

It has come to our attention that the Beat the Clock management failed
to test the participants for the performance enhancing product CCC
(commonly known as Chocolate Chip Cookies). In fact, registration
mastermind Ann Christol was seen handing out several such items at
rider sign-in!

Beat the Clock Director Patt Baenen-Tapscott assures us, however, that
CCC, when taken before a time trial event, certainly does not have a
performance enhancing effect: "A rider who is silly enough to eat one
before the start will have a hard time breathing if some crumbs get
into the wrong pathway." Nevertheless, the Beat the Clock management
promises to have a certified BACA agent [eds. note: Beat the clock
Anti-Cookie Agency] at the next event, testing riders for CCC crumbs.

**********************************************************************

Thanks for reading, participating, and volunteering! Hope to see you
at the next event,

Carola

How many miles must I pedal
Before I can time trial well?
Yes, 'n' how many breaths must I take
Before I run out of air?
Yes, 'n' how much sweat must I drop
Before the turnaround point?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,
The answer is blowin' in the wind.

How much more aero must I get
Before I can go faster a bit?
Yes, 'n' how much time does it save
Wearing this helmet of mine?
Yes, 'n' how much money must I spend
To reduce some aero drag?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,
The answer is blowin' in the wind.

How many minutes behind
Will I be in the end?
Yes, 'n' how worn out will I be
When the finish line comes?
Yes, 'n' how many Watts do I lack
Compared to all the big shots around?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,
The answer is blowin' in the wind
at the next Canada Time Trial on March 17th!


http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=4280

Carola

P.S. It's an excellent opportunity to train for Pinole!!

I hear Carola will be singing this at the TT...

--- In lkhc@yahoogroups.com, "Carola F. Berger"
<carola.f.berger@...> wrote:
>
> How many miles must I pedal
> Before I can time trial well?
> Yes, 'n' how many breaths must I take
> Before I run out of air?
> Yes, 'n' how much sweat must I drop
> Before the turnaround point?
> The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,
> The answer is blowin' in the wind.
>
> How much more aero must I get
> Before I can go faster a bit?
> Yes, 'n' how much time does it save
> Wearing this helmet of mine?
> Yes, 'n' how much money must I spend
> To reduce some aero drag?
> The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,
> The answer is blowin' in the wind.
>
> How many minutes behind
> Will I be in the end?
> Yes, 'n' how worn out will I be
> When the finish line comes?
> Yes, 'n' how many Watts do I lack
> Compared to all the big shots around?
> The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,
> The answer is blowin' in the wind
> at the next Canada Time Trial on March 17th!
>
>
> http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=4280
>
> Carola
>
> P.S. It's an excellent opportunity to train for Pinole!!
>

I hear Carola will be singing this at the TT...

Hello Low-Keyers!!

I hope everyone is enjoying this amazing weather!!

I have a totally clean mountain bike that I just posted for sale on
craigslist. It's getting a lot of interest already so I wanted to make
sure I ran it by my Low Key family before letting it go.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/293630055.html

Please send me a note if you're interested.

Thanks,
Sheri

Links to results and pictures can be found here:

http://www.ncncaracing.com/reports/2007/0317_beattt.php

Thanks everybody for participating and/or helping out!

Carola
for the Beat the Clock team