Is the XC race on Saturday or Sunday? I have the Nevada Cup flier and
it says XC is Saturday but the Nevadacycling website says its Sunday.
Which one is it?

Cody

For those of you who don't have to work on Wednesday morning I'm going to pre-ride the course. I going to start the ride at 9:00 am. sharp from the parking lot in front of Sky Tavern. If your interested in riding email me or call so we can car pool up to the race venue or you can just meet up there.

Jeremy Warren

775.750.8028

jeremy@...

From: Cody Deane

To: Nevada Cycling ; Reno Wheelmen

Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 2:12 PM

Subject: [nevadacycling] A few thoughts on doping

Hey all, Thought I would spam your inbox, especially those of you who read both listserves.  The other night, I was talking to the ever philosophical Mr. Ferguson, who made a comment about how when he tells people that he is involved with cycling, they usually make some dumb comment about him using drugs.  While there is little doubt that our sport has a history with it, ie Hamilton, Landis, Basso, Ulrich, Riis, Heras, just to name a few, I have to say that it is quite encouraging to see cycling taking a lead on dealing w/ drugs in sports. 

Last night, I was having dinner with my old roommate in ID when I saw Barry Bonds break one of the greatest, if not the greatest record in all of sports that belonged to a respectable figure, Hank Aaron.  Bonds broke the record with the full and unwavering support of Major League Baseball, thousands of "fans" who wanted see him break the record, and while playing in a stadium with a right field wall that belongs on a softball field, which was built especially so that he could plunk fastballs into the bay.  All this happened despite the almost 100% certainty that he has been and is using steroids.  While it has not proven, it is doubtful that all those who are close to him are in jail and refusing to testify against him because he is as clean as the wind driven snow. 

With last night's events in mind, I will say I am not involved nor a supporter of cycling when the UCI embraces the next Rasmussen or Vino, aids the person in covering their tracks, and does all that is possible to profit from the exploits of those who they know to be cheating.  Something to think about the next time you get flack from some arm-chair general who doesn't know the satisfaction of pedaling one's sorry behind up Geiger or Mt. Rose.  I will be more happy the day I receive a World Cycling Productions (or similar catalog) that doesn't sell the videos of the many great races whose winners have later served 2-year suspensions.  Anyway, yours in long, pontificating emails, Cody

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Need to sell some stuff to pay for an emergancy surgery on my dog. she had to
have her
rear leg amputated. 2 bikes and 1 scooter:

1. Specalized Enduro Expert large 2005 Fox DHX 5.0 Air shock in rear, Fox Talus
36, Sram
x7 components, new tires, chain and grips. $1500 obo

2. Specialized Tricross Comp 56cm 2006 Alloy frame, carbon fork, mostly 105
components w/ ultegra rear der., roval pave wheelset, specialized saddle with ti
rail. New
chain, new tape, have a couple extra tires with the bike. Low miles. Great bike
for
cyclecross, commuting or touring. $850 obo

3. 05/06 Honda Ruckus Scooter. 49cc so it's street legal without registration,
insaurance
or anything else you would need for a larger vehicle. No special motorcycle
license
needed. Just tuned up, with roughly 1400 miles on it. Cool urban camo paint job.
This
scooter will go about 35-40 mph at its top speed, and gets 100 miles per gallon.
$1700
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Email me for more info or photos of the bikes.
Thanks,
Maggie

Hey everyone!  Me and the OC are back from the east
coast!  Ahhh, Reno!  I sure was getting sick of all
the trees and swimming in the ocean all day - what a
relief to be back here in the zero humidity heat and
wind!
Anywho, just wanted to see if anyone wanted to go do
some riding in Tahoe tomorrow!?!?  I've been stuck in
a car for the last few days and I wanna go ride my
mountain bike and do some sweet Tahoe riding (doesn't
matter where, or what trail) so yeah!  I have lots of
great stories to tell about the humidity and the
mosquitos!  Okay, so, cool.  Gimme a call or
something. 775-219-5371

Marian





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Hey everyone,
I just thought I would spam all of you to let you know that I'm
selling my TT bike. Its a 54cm S-works Transition (2006) It pretty
much has nothing on it for mileage being that I havent ridden it since
collegiate nationals. Some quick specs:

Full Dura Ace drivetrain
Mavic Cosmic Carbone Wheels
Profile design T2 cobra Aero Bars
Frame: 54cm E5 alloy

I'm asking $2500 but I'll drop that for someone in the club.

That's all for now....Oh and If anyone wants to ride a mountain bike
during the week, let me know.
-Robby

Hey all,

This is Chris Carlson here, just seeing if anyone is interested in
carpooling to any of the Cal Cup races in August. I can line up a free
place to stay if anyone has spare room in their car. Let me know ASAP.

Thanks,

Chris
(702) 810-2210

Hello all,

I am trying to see if there are any jerseys available. How many, which
sizes, and how much are they?

Thanks,
Wayne.

I was curious what the status was on parkfield? Did SLO get there
weekend worked out? is it on? that is all.


Eddie McD.

Hi everyone,

I raced with the team sometime ago and know that the team list serve is
sometimes a good way to get the word out if you are selling something.  Not
related to biking at all, because those are the last items I will ever sell, I
have a very nice and overly big flat screen 42' TV.  High definition and all,
I'm really trying to get rid of it and at a discounted price.  Only bought it
about 6 months ago.  Please mention it to any friends that might be interested.

Thanks and good luck to those that will also be in the death ride.

Katie J. Federici
Facility Coordinator
University of Nevada, Reno
Campus Recreation & Wellness
(775) 682-7172

---- cat2espoir <carlso38@...> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I was wondering who is volunteering for the Death Ride next Saturday.
> I would like to help but don't have a ride to Markleeville.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chris Carlson
>

Hi,

I was wondering who is volunteering for the Death Ride next Saturday.
I would like to help but don't have a ride to Markleeville.

Thanks,

Chris Carlson

Whats up all!?

Just wanted to see if anyone would be down to ride
northstar tomorrow (saturday 7/7)!?  It's always fun
with more people to ride with!  I'm thinking sometime
in the morning, but am not sure?  Call me or write
back if interested! 775-815-6674.

Ech



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For those that want to meet at the Lake, meet at the Parking Lot where the
Bike Trail and River goes under the Highway (Hwy 89) about 5 miles below
Tahoe City at 9:45 am.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: nevadacycling@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:nevadacycling@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Pete Rissler
> Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 10:16 PM
> To: renowheelmen@yahoogroups.com; nevadacycling@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [nevadacycling] Western States-Mt Watson-Rim Trail Ride
>
> For those interested, I'll be riding the Western States - Mt.
> Watson - Rim Trail on Saturday (Jun 7). Meet behind the
> Chevron Station at Boomtown at 9:00am.
>
> Pete

For those interested, I'll be riding the Western States - Mt. Watson - Rim
Trail on Saturday (Jun 7). Meet behind the Chevron Station at Boomtown at
9:00am.

Pete

For those who want to cool off and still race, the Northstar series starts
tomorrow.

http://www.northstarattahoe.com/info/summer/mtn-biking-events.asp

Pete

The results for the June 28, Keystone Race

http://www.renowheelmen.org/results/2007_results/tmtb8-06_28.html

The Final MTB Twilight Overall, check for errors.  Awards will be presented
at the Reno Wheelmen Awards Dinner in September.

http://www.renowheelmen.org/results/2007_results/07tmtb-overall.html

Thanks to all the volunteers who helped with the series especially Cody
Deane and the UNR Cycling team.  Special thanks to all the riders who raced
this year.

Pete

Sorry for the spam...

Could somebody send me Jason's cell phone number I have lost it some
how.  Thank you.  Have a great 4th.
-Nicholas

Hey all,

I've had the supreme good fortune to find myself
living in a tree house in Massachusetts for the
summer.  While out here I figured I'd do a little
racing and check out the New England scene.  So, in a
moment of clouded judgement, I signed up for the
Fitchburg Longsjo Classic Stage race - taking place in
Fitchburg, Mass.
The town is a little over an hour from Gloucester,
where our tree house is.  I drove over there on
Thursday morning for the first stage, the TT.  It was
a 10K, so not too long, but the race flier wasn't too
clear on if it was a hill climb or what.  Lots of
people were warming up on TT bikes and disc wheels, so
I figured it couldn't go up too much, and opted to use
my clip ons.  The course actually had a fair amount of
climbing in it, but it was rolling and ended with a
mile decent.  I felt like I had a pretty good race and
ended up in 14th out of 60 women in the 3/4 combined
category.  Pretty decent result, and 1:30 back from
the lead.
I spent the night in Fitchburg at an incredibly
expensive Super 8 motel, and got up the next morning
for the Circuit Race.  It was a 3 mile loop with 100
feet of climbing that was all crammed into the last
quarter mile before the finish.  Each lap either had
spring points or time bonuses, so that short little
climb was a gnarly hammerfest every time around.  It
was also supremely annoying, because we'd work really
hard up the climb and the 60 rider pack would get
split apart pretty good, but once we crested the top
no one would want to work to keep it apart.  They'd
all sit up and recover and the whole thing would come
back together again.  Lame.  What's the point in
working so hard just to have a huge field sprint?
Anyway, I had a lousy position going into the final
sprint and ended up somewhere midpack.  It didn't
effect the results in any way, though, and I
maintained 14th overall.
The next day was the road race, and the only chance
I'd really have to make up any time.  The race is
staged out of the Wachusett mountain ski resort
parking lot.  It was an 12 mile fast rolling loop that
ended with about 2 miles of steady climbing followed
by a screaming fast decent.  The whole thing was on
great pavement, which is definitely a plus.  Now, the
biggest lesson that I've taken from this race is as
follows:  If you don't know where the finish is, ASK
SOMEONE.  See, I wasn't entirely sure where the finish
was.  We did our four laps on the course and I felt
really strong and was one of the first girls up the
climb each time.  We were riding pretty hard and had
managed to drop about half the field.  Going over the
top of the climb the last time I got in my big ring
and sprinted ahead of everyone else.  The course
turned into this parking lot at the top of the hill
and I assumed the finish would be close.  Not the
case.  The road went straight up and I saw a sign that
said "2K to finish".  We were climbing up to the very
top of the ski resort on a little access road.  Uh oh.
  I had started the climb sitting in 2nd place, but
when it started going up I totally popped.  It felt
like I had two flat tires and was in my big ring when
I wasn't.  Ouch.  I got passed by first one girl and
then a whole group of them (ultimately 16 of them) and
suffered through the rest of the ungodly climb to
finish 18th.  I was disappointed, because I'd felt so
strong, but that's what happens when you don't know
where the finish is.
The last stage was a downtown crit - fairly flat.  I
consider it a success because I managed to avoid all 4
crashes, but finished somewhere in the pack, and 15th
overall in the GC.  Not a great result, but an
excellent experience.  It was great to have such a
huge group of girls to race with (seriously, I've
never been in a pack of 60 girls).
Anyway, I've gotta get back to the tree house.  Hope
all is well on the east coast and no one's house got
burned down, because that sucks.

Marian



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