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Dear Mark,

Could you relay the following to the TA members.

Road bikes stolen at our place in Alameda:

Litespeed Solano 2005 54cm, Shimano Ultegra, triple crankset, Mavic Open Pro, Blue Continental 4000 tires. See attached photo [I couldn't pull the picture out of FB]

Specialized Ruby Expert Triple black ca. 50cm, Shimano Ultegra including wheels, black Continental 4000 tires.

Feel free to send this message to other forums.

Mark Pryor

“Next time you're in your car, at 50 miles per hour, strip down to your underwear and jump out, That's what it's like to crash in a professional bike race.” Former pro and Garmin-Slipstream team director Jonathan Vaughters, when asked to describe just what it's like to crash in pro bike race.

#2691

From: "cyclinmike" <cyclinmike@...>
Date: Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:29 pm
Subject: Alameda Bicycle's 40th Anniversary and PTA Fundraiser...

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Gene Oh, owner of Alameda Bicycle, would like to invite Team Alameda members,
friends, relatives, neighbors and everyone you know to help our local Alameda
schools. As part of Alameda Bicycle's 40th Anniversary party, Gene is going to
donate all of the store's profits from all store sales on Friday, October 23,
2009 to the PTA Council. So stop by and stock up on spare tubes, tires, lights,
or a new bike and support our Alameda students. With the holidays approaching,
now is the time to think about "laying away" that surprise new bike for your
spouse and know that you are helping further education on the island city.

Featured events include a BBQ fundraiser from 4 - 6 PM and a stunt show
featuring Giant's own Jeff Lenosky at 4:30 PM. Jeff provided a spectacular stunt
show for Alameda Bicycle's 20th anniversary party (was that only three years
ago?) and he is coming back with even bigger tricks to wow us. There will even
be an inflatable jumper set up to entertain the kids! So spread the word and let
everyone know that Alameda Bicycle is the place to be next Friday (shop is open
from 10 AM - 8 PM) and help support the Alameda Unified School District.

Saturday, October 24, after the Team Alameda rides,  stop by and participate in
the Korean BBQ fundraiser from 12 PM - 2PM. Beer will also be available to those
who are over 21 years old. There will be an encore stunt performance by Jeff
Lenosky at high noon and tons of giveaways. And, a free pair of sunglasses for
every adult bicycle purchased. What a deal!! So come down to Alameda Bicycle on
both days and help the Alameda schools get grants to assist with education and
enjoy some great food and entertainment courtesy of Alameda Bicycle!

#2690

From: "cyclinmike" <cyclinmike@...>
Date: Fri Oct 9, 2009 1:07 pm
Subject: Annual Membership BBQ!

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Members, spouses and children are all invited to the Team Alameda 2009
Membership party and BBQ! The fun and festivities begin at 1pm, at the same
location as previous years, Lincoln Park in the park's building near the
swimming pool.

As in years past, TA will provide hot dogs and hamburgers, beverages and the
fixin's.

Salads & dessert will be potluck, so create and bring your favorite salad or
dessert to share!

Volunteers are needed for grilling help and prep (chopping vegetables for burger
condiments, etc), and cleanup. If you can volunteer, please post here or contact
Gwyn. (see "contact" page of the site).

In addition to hanging out with your cycling buddies sans spandex, (and playing
the "Gosh, I don't recognize you without your helmet" game), you can preview the
new Team Alameda jersey design, and participate in the election process for the
coming year's open Board of Directors positions.

A good time is guaranteed, *and* there's time to get in a ride beforehand!

See you there!

#2689

From: Ron Arth <ratarth@...>
Date: Mon Sep 7, 2009 9:10 pm
Subject: Re: The REVOLUTION Cannot Start Without YOU!

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If you can find Anthony's name look for Ron and Teri Arth :) I'll be riding 100 miles and even more impressive Teri will attempt 50 miles. Both of my daughters are signed up to volunteer making this a family event for us. I did this ride last year and what really make this so awesome is the cause and what they do for these kids. So if you're unable to join us on the ride please support Anthony, myself or any other Team Alameda riders that will be out that day. Thank you.

On Sep 7, 2009, at 12:41 PM, adisalvo2000 wrote:

Dear Family & Friends,

Barbara & I have once again joined the REVOLUTION, a cycling adventure through the Sonoma County wine country to benefit participants in the Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program (BORP).
Barbara will be working as a volunteer and I will be riding 100 miles, along with BORP's hand cyclists and visually impaired riders. Please, give your support to these dedicated individuals who train hard for this annual fundraising event.
BORP uses sports, recreation & outdoor adventures to build educated, productive citizens, one life at a time

You know:
28% of disabled Americans drop out of high school.
Just over 20% of disabled Americans get a college degree.
73% of disabled Americans are unemployed.
In stark contrast, BORP youth alumni succeed in life:
90% have graduated from high school in the past ten years.
Over 80% either have university degrees, or are in college now.
Over 70% are employed.

BORP Participants Succeed because:
BORP participants have weekly interaction with strong, successful peers and disabled role models. This is a key to their success.
Through BORP programs, participants develop positive body images, establish healthy living habits, increase their athletic prowess, and gain independence.
BORP participants take responsibility not only for their success in the program, but also for their own success in life.
I hope you will support my efforts by making a tax-deductible donation of $20.00 or MORE.
To make a secure online donation, please select my name on the Revolution fundraising page at:
http://www.regathon.com/revolution/sponsor-participant.htm.

You can also mail a check payable to Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program or BORP to:
Anthony & Barbara DiSalvo, PO Box 88, Alameda CA 94501.

Together we can re-define disability.

Thank you,

Anthony A. Di Salvo
Information Services Manager
KTVU Channel 2 AND TV36 (KICU)
Complete Bay Area News Coverage
Morning, Noon, 5, 6, 7 and 10 Now in HD
510-874-0590
Fax 510-874-0583

#2688

From: "adisalvo2000" <anthony.disalvo@...>
Date: Mon Sep 7, 2009 7:41 pm
Subject: The REVOLUTION Cannot Start Without YOU!

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http://www.regathon.com/revolution/sponsor-participant.htm.

Dear Family & Friends,

Barbara & I have once again joined the REVOLUTION, a cycling adventure through the Sonoma County wine country to benefit participants in the Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program (BORP).

Barbara will be working as a volunteer and I will be riding 100 miles, along with BORP's hand cyclists and visually impaired riders. Please, give your support to these dedicated individuals who train hard for this annual fundraising event.

BORP uses sports, recreation & outdoor adventures to build educated, productive citizens, one life at a time

You know:

28% of disabled Americans drop out of high school.
Just over 20% of disabled Americans get a college degree.
73% of disabled Americans are unemployed.

In stark contrast, BORP youth alumni succeed in life:

90% have graduated from high school in the past ten years.
Over 80% either have university degrees, or are in college now.
Over 70% are employed.

BORP Participants Succeed because:

BORP participants have weekly interaction with strong, successful peers and disabled role models. This is a key to their success.
Through BORP programs, participants develop positive body images, establish healthy living habits, increase their athletic prowess, and gain independence.
BORP participants take responsibility not only for their success in the program, but also for their own success in life.

I hope you will support my efforts by making a tax-deductible donation of $20.00 or MORE.

To make a secure online donation, please select my name on the Revolution fundraising page at:

You can also mail a check payable to Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program or BORP to:

Anthony & Barbara DiSalvo, PO Box 88, Alameda CA 94501.

Together we can re-define disability.

Thank you,

Anthony A. Di Salvo

Information Services Manager

KTVU Channel 2 AND TV36 (KICU)

Complete Bay Area News Coverage

Morning, Noon, 5, 6, 7 and 10 Now in HD

510-874-0590

Fax 510-874-0583

#2687

From: teamalameda@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon Aug 24, 2009 6:43 am
Subject: Birthday Reminder

teamalameda@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		teamalameda Yahoo! Group

Title:		Mark's Birthday

Date:		Monday August 24, 2009
Time:		All Day
Repeats:		This event repeats every year.

Yahoo! Greetings:		Send a Yahoo! Greeting
Yahoo! Shopping:		Browse Yahoo! Shopping Gift Guide

Get reminders on your mobile, Yahoo! Messenger, and email. Edit reminder options

#2686

From: "Ron & Teri Arth" <ratarth@...>
Date: Wed Aug 19, 2009 2:15 pm
Subject: Re: Team Alameda Night at Alameda Bicycle

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Gwyn I'm planning on attending and bringing my wife Teri.

On Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 12:22 PM, Gwyn <gwyn.kanekofuller@...> wrote:

�

Gene Oh, owner of Alameda Bicycle, is sponsoring a "Team Alameda Night" on August 28 (Friday) from 7 PM to 9 PM. Representatives from Giant and Specialized will be in attendance showing off the new bikes for 2009 and food and drinks served. jOie du Franco, certified bike fitter, will be raffling off a bike fit that night, valued at $300, to be scheduled at a later date.

An Evite invitation has gone out to everyone on the Team but there have been some people who have had problems in getting them so this is being posted here as well. If you would like to attend "Team Alameda Night" and haven't responded to the Evite, please respond to this message so that we know you are intending to attend. If we can get a response by Monday, August 17 (due to the late posting on the Yahoo groups site), that would be great!!

Hope to see you there!

Gwyn, Sponsorship Chairperson
on behalf of the TA Board of Directors

#2685

From: "John Williams" <jwill911@...>
Date: Wed Aug 19, 2009 4:37 am
Subject: RE: Team Alameda Night at Alameda Bicycle

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Hi Gwen,

I’m planning on being there.

From: teamalameda@yahoogroups.com [mailto:teamalameda@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Gwyn
Sent: Friday, August 14, 2009 12:23 PM
To: teamalameda@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [teamalameda] Team Alameda Night at Alameda Bicycle

Gene Oh, owner of Alameda Bicycle, is sponsoring a "Team Alameda Night" on August 28 (Friday) from 7 PM to 9 PM. Representatives from Giant and Specialized will be in attendance showing off the new bikes for 2009 and food and drinks served. jOie du Franco, certified bike fitter, will be raffling off a bike fit that night, valued at $300, to be scheduled at a later date.

An Evite invitation has gone out to everyone on the Team but there have been some people who have had problems in getting them so this is being posted here as well. If you would like to attend "Team Alameda Night" and haven't responded to the Evite, please respond to this message so that we know you are intending to attend. If we can get a response by Monday, August 17 (due to the late posting on the Yahoo groups site), that would be great!!

Hope to see you there!

Gwyn, Sponsorship Chairperson
on behalf of the TA Board of Directors

#2684

From: "John Nidecker" <johnn@...>
Date: Tue Aug 18, 2009 5:00 am
Subject: Re: Team Alameda Night at Alameda Bicycle

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Hi Gwyn,

Please count us in.

John Nidecker

Sue Baizerman

----- Original Message -----

From: Gwyn

To: teamalameda@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Friday, August 14, 2009 12:22 PM

Subject: [teamalameda] Team Alameda Night at Alameda Bicycle

Gene Oh, owner of Alameda Bicycle, is sponsoring a "Team Alameda Night" on August 28 (Friday) from 7 PM to 9 PM. Representatives from Giant and Specialized will be in attendance showing off the new bikes for 2009 and food and drinks served. jOie du Franco, certified bike fitter, will be raffling off a bike fit that night, valued at $300, to be scheduled at a later date.

An Evite invitation has gone out to everyone on the Team but there have been some people who have had problems in getting them so this is being posted here as well. If you would like to attend "Team Alameda Night" and haven't responded to the Evite, please respond to this message so that we know you are intending to attend. If we can get a response by Monday, August 17 (due to the late posting on the Yahoo groups site), that would be great!!

Hope to see you there!

Gwyn, Sponsorship Chairperson
on behalf of the TA Board of Directors

#2683

From: "Gwyn" <gwyn.kanekofuller@...>
Date: Fri Aug 14, 2009 7:22 pm
Subject: Team Alameda Night at Alameda Bicycle

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Gene Oh, owner of Alameda Bicycle, is sponsoring a "Team Alameda Night" on
August 28 (Friday) from 7 PM to 9 PM. Representatives from Giant and Specialized
will be in attendance showing off the new bikes for 2009 and food and drinks
served.  jOie du Franco, certified bike fitter, will be raffling off a bike fit
that night, valued at $300, to be scheduled at a later date.

An Evite invitation has gone out to everyone on the Team but there have been
some people who have had problems in getting them so this is being posted here
as well.  If you would like to attend "Team Alameda Night" and haven't responded
to the Evite, please respond to this message so that we know you are intending
to attend. If we can get a response by Monday, August 17 (due to the late
posting on the Yahoo groups site), that would be great!!

Hope to see you there!

Gwyn, Sponsorship Chairperson
on behalf of the TA Board of Directors

#2682

From: "melnenbrea" <melne@...>
Date: Thu May 14, 2009 5:24 pm
Subject: Giant for Women Cycling Camps

melnenbrea

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Road camp is: June 5,
Mountain camps are: July 10 & August 14

Giant For Women is offering three different "Ride & Retreat" cycling camps this summer at Northstar near Lake Tahoe.

June 5th is the first of the three, a road biking camp, and is recommended for experienced riders.

The July 10th and August 14th camps are mountain biking camps, and are open to beginners and intermediate riders.

The retreat is a women-only cycling-centric weekend. Wake up to morning yoga, spend the day riding and learning with the instructors, Olympic road veteran Mari Holden or mountain bike champion Tara Llanes. And you can take in the sights of Lake Tahoe's grand vistas with other like-minded bikey-type women!

Registration for the event is available at active.com
for more info visit the Giant for Women Ride and Retreat website.

#2681

From: Mark Pryor <mapryor@...>
Date: Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:14 pm
Subject: Fw: Status of Polar Service

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FYI on the Polar Chest Transmitter Battery. Obviously, the least desirable batteries are the most ubiquitous.

Mark Pryor

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: service <service@...>
To: Mark Pryor <mapryor@...>
Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 6:49:59 AM
Subject: RE: Status of Polar Service

Polar has found that the Duracell battery seems to drain much faster which causes the malfunction. The Sony battery holds it’s life much longer.

-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Pryor [mailto:mapryor@...]
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 5:49 PM
To: service@...
Subject: Re: Status of Polar Service

Thanks for the info: I did not realize the Energizer was a 1.5V battery. I thought all 2025 batteries were the same as part of a standard.

I see the DuraCell CR2032 and 2025 are 3V batteries, and are more widely available around here than Sony (I've never seen a Sony battery in a display). Is there something special about the Sony, or it's just that you need a 3V coin battery rather than a 1.5V?

Mark Pryor

From: service <service@...>
To: Mark Pryor <mapryor@...>
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 5:38:27 AM
Subject: RE: Status of Polar Service

Good Morning Mark,

The energizer battery has been found to not have enough strong enough voltage. Polar only recommends that a sony battery be used.

Sincerely,
Jean

Polar Service

-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Pryor [mailto:mapryor@...]
Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 3:41 PM
To: service@...
Subject: Re: Status of Polar Service

Just got my S725X back...Thanks for the prompt shipping!

One question: on the repair notes, I think it says: Energizer in tx--can cause malfunction. Looking in the manual and searching on-line, I can't see where anything is specified for that transmitter battery other than it's a CR2025 battery. If the Energizer is unacceptable, what kind of battery is?

Mark Pryor

From: service <service@...>
To: Mark Pryor <mapryor@...>
Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 5:13:24 AM
Subject: RE: Status of Polar Service

9101805213907419567824 Attached is the return tracking number. I would predict the unit to arrive at your house today, the web page will not be updated until this evening.

Sincerely,

Jean

Polar Service

-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Pryor [mailto:mapryor@...]
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 3:34 PM
To: service@...
Subject: Status of Polar Service

Polar Service Center:

I was wondering about the status of my shipment of my Polar watch for battery replacement.

USPS insured package number 1308 0900 0001 5686 7054 for Mark Pryor, Alameda, CA, shipped on April 14, 2009.

Mark Pryor

#2680

From: "Brian Aldrich" <brianaldrich@...>
Date: Fri Mar 27, 2009 1:33 am
Subject: RE: Thanks for registering for the Grizzly Peak Century

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And we are very close to sold out, however, I will assure you a spot if you sign up by April 1^st.

Thanks!

Brian

2009 Grizzly Peak Century Chair

From: Mark Pryor [mailto:mapryor@...]
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 3:37 PM
To: Team Alameda; Amy Akashi; Brian Aldrich; Ron Team Alameda Arth; Robert Baldino; Pedro Barillas; Bruce Bothwell; Ralph Bruni; Ramiro Joe Cardo; Daniel Cheung; Daniel Civeli; Tim Cotter; Dan DeBardeleben; Warren Elliott; Reto Furler; James Gordon; Stan Layson; Dave Lever; Joe Mariscal; John Macgyver McKeon; Melne Murphy; Jason Poindexter; Kirk Rivera; Michael Strittmatter; John Williams
Subject: Fw: Thanks for registering for the Grizzly Peak Century

Early registration ends April 11, then the price goes up. Since Brian is running the show for Grizzly Peak Cyclists, we should show our support. The fine lunch at Campolindo is legendary, the climb getting in to lunch is NOT! I am registered; how about you?

There are two options, just the north loop and both loops. If you've been riding the Three Bears, you can do the north loop for sure. I am signed up for both loops...

Mark Pryor

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Grizzly Peak Century Registration <CenturyReg@...>
To: mapryor@...
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 3:13:25 PM
Subject: Thanks for registering for the Grizzly Peak Century

This message is for Mark Pryor.
Thank you for registering for the 2009 Grizzly Peak Century, to be held on May 3, 2009. You plan to ride the Full Century. You will sign in and start riding from Campolindo High School in Moraga.

You did NOT order a Tshirt.

Please check out our web site at www.GrizzlyPeakCyclists.org/century from time to time between now and the Century. We'll post useful information about course changes, the weather, parking, and other stuff you'll be glad you heard about.

If you are unable to attend the Century, you are invited to transfer your Entry to someone else. Closer to the Century our website will have information on how you can do that. Do remember that we go rain or shine; we are not able to give refunds.

Thanks again; we're all looking forward to seeing you on May 3!

Jeff Kurtock - Century Registration

#2679

From: Mark Pryor <mapryor@...>
Date: Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:36 pm
Subject: Fw: Thanks for registering for the Grizzly Peak Century

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Mark Pryor

#2678

From: "Mike" <cyclinmike@...>
Date: Mon Mar 9, 2009 4:18 pm
Subject: New Member Potluck

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The Team Alameda (TA) Board of Directors welcomes members, new and old to the New Member Potluck gathering, on Saturday, March 28 at 6:00 p.m., hosted by TA member Lisa.

Team members who joined between April 2008 and today are especially encouraged to attend this fun, casual event to meet our members. As a new member you get a "free pass" and may attend without bringing a potluck item. You are also welcome to bring your favorite dish to share if you would like. In either case, RSVP so that we can get an accurate head count for the evening. As always, spouses and partners are welcome.

All other members, this is your chance to WOW our new members with your epicurean skills. Categories for potluck dishes are as follows:

Appetizer
Salad
Main dish
Side dish
Dessert

TA will provide all beverages.

Please RSVP by sending an email here by Wednesday, March 25. When you reply please indicate what type of dish you will be bringing and you'll receive in return the address for the festivities. We hope to see everyone there!

#2677

From: Mark Pryor <mapryor@...>
Date: Sun Mar 8, 2009 5:13 pm
Subject: Tuesday/Thursday Harbor Bay Loop Training Rides

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Jim:

I would like to alter my Tu/Th posting--I will be leading rides down in the South Bay for ACTC starting Monday coincident with daylight saving time's start, and those rides tend to be hammerfests that ought to do a good job of tuckering me out, so will not be doing the usual Sprint Intervals, but more like a easy recovery ride for me. Others joining me can do whatever workout they wish, and we usually regroup at the end of Ron Cowan Parkway at the airport where we work on paceline technique coming back in to the usually ferocious headwinds on Doolittle. So, if you can keep the listing, but move it back an hour to start at 5pm for an hour loop from Peet's out to Harbor Bay Parkway/Ron Cowan Parkway to the airport access road and return back to the Big Island.

So the listing should state: Tu/Th one hour workout rides, be at Peets at 5pm.

Mark Pryor

�Next time you're in your car, at 50 miles per hour, strip down to your underwear and jump out, That's what it's like to crash in a professional bike race.� Former pro and Garmin-Slipstream team director Jonathan Vaughters, when asked to describe just what it's like to crash in pro bike race.

#2676

From: Mark Pryor <mapryor@...>
Date: Sat Feb 7, 2009 5:26 pm
Subject: Fw: 2009 BEST OF THE BAY Century Ride

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This is one of the area's tougher centuries, and is very well supported by our fellow local bike club, the Cherry City Cyclists.

Mark Pryor

http://www.cherrycitycyclists.org/BOB_MAIN/BOB_MAIN.htm

"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming -- WOW--What a Ride!" Anon.

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Steve <steve@...>
To: Steve <steve@...>
Sent: Friday, February 6, 2009 9:46:54 PM
Subject: 2009 BEST OF THE BAY Century Ride

To All Prior BEST OF THE BAY Riders:

I am happy to announce our 2009 BEST OF THE BAY ride is now open for signups on ACTIVE.COM. Our ride will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2009, and will be just as good as all of our previous BOB rides. We will be doing the same challenging but wonderful route, with the options of either 6000, 8000, or 10,300 feet of climbing -- 83 or 99 or 108 or 125 miles. We will have the same high level of food and fuel, sags, and support, plus if it is hot we will be doing special arrangements to have more ice in more places.

For full details go to

For 2009 the price is $70, going up to $80 closer to the ride-date. You can register online at ACTIVE.COM � go to:

http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1692783

We also have our special BOB jersey and matching shorts available on ACTIVE.COM as well.

You already know both the challenge and the reward of this great route, designed especially for very advanced riders like you. Remember that we are limited to a maximum of 150 riders by our use of BART, so don�t wait too long. Sign up now and be assured of your spot as a 2009 Best of the Bay rider. We look forward to seeing you again on the ride in June!

Steve Yoder

BOB Ride Director, Cherry City Cyclists

(510) 357-3045 ext. 11

#2675

From: Mark Pryor <mapryor@...>
Date: Sun Jan 4, 2009 6:46 pm
Subject: Bike Journal Final Stats for 2008

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Team:

What a wildly successful year! Twentieth Place among clubs (and there are some nation- and state-wide clubs so it's an apples to oranges kind of comparioson, so we really did much better against purely local clubs); 121,159 miles with an averag of 3,107 miles per member with 52 members (and unfortunately a lot of non-reporting members who I know logged some big miles last year)!

So successful, I've set the bar higher (isn't that always the case with life, that once you do good, you are expected to do better the next year...), setting a target of 150,000 miles for the Team in 2009. So keep logging your miles on www.bikejournal.com, and take advantage of the component tracking features so the tool can track your tire and chain mileage as well as your workouts. It's important to track your chain mileage, since a worn chain can chew up your cassette and crank teeth and cost you a whole lot more than a new chain...a good rule of thumb is to lube your chain every 200 miles or so (in dry weather, do more often if you ride in the rain), and look to replace your chain every 2,000 to 3,000 miles, depending on what a $10 tool called the Park Chain Checker (tool CC-3) tells you.

Mark Pryor

"When you get down to the bare bones of it, just being on the road with some of your buddies, no matter how old you are, you never lose that boyish feeling. That's what cycling's all about." -- Davis Phinney, former Pro Cyclist

"We can't say we ride to make money or to achieve fame. We ride because it feels good, it makes us healthier and it satisfies a deep need for challenge and competition, if only with ourselves." Fred Matheny

"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming -- WOW--What a Ride!" Anon.

"Religion does three things quite effectively: divides people, controls people, deludes people." Carlespie Mary Alice McKinney

#2674

From: "Eric" <ekkphotography@...>
Date: Tue Dec 9, 2008 10:47 pm
Subject: 12/21 Mt. Tam MTB ride

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Anyone interested in going to Mt. Tam for a mountain bike ride on
12/21.  Start from Ross, up Eldrige and return.  If Shaver grade is
open, we could add that in for a little more mileage.

Early start from Alameda, return sometime around noon unless lunch is
thrown in.

Eric

#2673

From: Timothy Cotter <cottert@...>
Date: Thu Nov 27, 2008 1:01 am
Subject: Re: Last Call for Mt. Hamilton Car Pools

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Unfortunately I am out for Mt Hammie. Been fighting a cold since last Saturday and traveling back to Buffalo, NY for a funeral the past 3 days hasn't helped with my getting better. Have a great ride.

Brian, count me out for Saturday's ride as well.

Tim

From: Mark Pryor <mapryor@...>
To: Team Alameda <teamalameda@yahoogroups.com>
Cc: Amy Akashi <AkashiAmy@...>; Brian Aldrich <brianaldrich@...>; Ron Team Alameda Arth <RATARTH@...>; Robert Baldino <sv_bluedolphin@...>; Pedro Barillas <pbarillas@...>; Ramiro Joe Cardo <joecardo87@...>; Daniel Cheung <acedan@...>; Tim Cotter <cottert@...>; Dan DeBardeleben <dedebard@...>; Warren Elliott <warrenhope4@...>; Reto Furler <rfurler@...>; Jim Gordon <jgordon@...>; Rick TA Laverdure <rplaverdure@...>; Stan Layson <slayson@...>; Joe Mariscal <joe.mariscal@...>; John Macgyver McKeon <jmckeon@...>; Melne Murphy <melne@...>; John Nidecker <johnn@...>; Jason Poindexter <jpoindexter91@...>; Kirk Rivera <kirkrivera@...>; John Williams <jwill911@...>
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 6:03:12 PM
Subject: [teamalameda] Last Call for Mt. Hamilton Car Pools

Everyone:

I am coordinating the "D" rider car pools for Thursday's Mt. Hamilton climb/time trial. I believe my truck just got taken out of circulation because I have a 455 pound pellet stove sitting in the truck, and few prospects of getting the beast out by Thursday morning. So, I have the following "D" rider folks offering to drive:

Brian (full of riders and bikes)
DRDan: plus 1 rider
Pedro: plus 1 rider
Tim: plus 1 rider
Ramiro: not sure how many bikes/riders

So far, the only other riders I have (not driving) are Anthony D and Ron, so we'll have to distribute the three of us in the 4 remaining cars. Ron has some time constraints, so he should be in a "faster riders" car. I haven't heard if Warren is joining us.

Consider this as the last call for any other riders. IF YOU PLAN ON SHOWING UP AT PEET'S AT 7AM THURSDAY MORNING AND TAGGING ALONG WITHOUT HAVING PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED ME OF YOUR NEED FOR A RIDE, WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE YOU. PLEASE E-MAIL ME IF YOU WANT TO JOIN THE "D" RIDE AND YOU EITHER NEED A RIDE, OR ARE OFFERING UP YOUR CAR/TRUCK/VAN/ SUV FOR CARPOOLING WITH OTHERS.

Zoraida is coordinating the "B" pace and half-Hammie riders, so contact her if you wish to do the "B" ride.

Mark Pryor

mapryor@pacbell. net

"Religion does three things quite effectively: divides people, controls people, deludes people." Carlespie Mary Alice McKinney

#2672

From: "zoraida_mcnulty" <zoraida@...>
Date: Wed Nov 26, 2008 7:25 am
Subject: Mt. Hamilton "B" pace

zoraida_mcnulty

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Hi all
Because I am not well,  John Horton and Gwyn Kanekofuller are coordinating the
Mt.Hamilton
"B" pace ride.  Please contact either one of them for carpool arrangements. 
Thank you.
Zoraida

#2671

From: zoraida@...
Date: Wed Nov 26, 2008 7:13 am
Subject: Re: Re: Last Call for Mt. Hamilton Car Pools

zoraida_mcnulty

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Hi:
The "B" pace Mt. Hamilton ride IS alive.  JohnH. and Gwyn have taken over
this leadership.
Thank you.
Zoraida


> Heads up... Zoraida checked in this evening to say she is sick with the
> flu, so she will not be leading anything on Thursday.  So we need someone
> to step up to lead the half-ham contingent.  (I'm not even sure if there
> is a half mountain group, maybe everyone who has checked in will go the
> full distance.)
>
>
>
>
>
>> Everyone:
>>
>> I am coordinating the "D" rider car pools for Thursday's Mt. Hamilton
>> climb/time trial.  I
>> believe my truck just got taken out of circulation because I have a 455
>> pound pellet stove sitting in the truck, and few prospects of getting
>> the beast out by Thursday morning.  So, I have the following "D" rider
>> folks offering to drive:
>>
>>  * Brian (full of riders and bikes)
>>  * DRDan: plus 1 rider
>>  * Pedro: plus 1 rider
>>  * Tim: plus 1 rider
>>  * Ramiro: not sure how many bikes/ridersSo
>> far, the only other riders I have (not driving) are Anthony D and Ron,
>> so we'll have to distribute the three of us in the 4 remaining cars.
>> Ron has some time constraints, so he should be in a "faster riders"
>> car.  I haven't heard if Warren is joining us.
>>
>> Consider this as the last call for any other riders.  IF YOU PLAN ON
>> SHOWING UP AT PEET'S AT 7AM THURSDAY MORNING AND TAGGING ALONG WITHOUT
>> HAVING PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED ME OF YOUR NEED FOR A RIDE, WE MAY NOT BE
>> ABLE
>> TO ACCOMMODATE YOU.  PLEASE E-MAIL ME IF YOU WANT TO JOIN THE "D" RIDE
>> AND
>> YOU EITHER NEED A RIDE, OR ARE OFFERING UP YOUR CAR/TRUCK/VAN/SUV FOR
>> CARPOOLING WITH OTHERS.
>>
>> Zoraida is coordinating the "B" pace and half-Hammie riders, so contact
>> her if you wish to do the "B" ride.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mark Pryor
>> mapryor@...
>>
>> "When you get down to the bare bones of it, just being on the road with
>> some of your buddies, no matter how old you are, you never lose that
>> boyish feeling.  That's what cycling's all about." -- Davis Phinney,
>> former Pro Cyclist
>>
>> "We can't say we 		 ride to make money or to achieve fame. We ride
>> because
>> it feels 		 good, it makes us healthier and it satisfies a deep need
>> for
>> 		 challenge and competition, if only with ourselves." Fred Matheny
>>
>> "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving
>> safely
>> in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside,
>> thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming --
>> WOW--What
>> a Ride!" Anon.
>>
>>
>> "Religion does three things   quite effectively: divides people,
>> controls
>> people, deludes people." Carlespie Mary Alice McKinney
>>
>
>
> Visit my art page at:
> http://picasaweb.google.com/Gordusmxus/Cavepaintings#
>
>

#2670

From: "Jim Gordon" <jgordon@...>
Date: Wed Nov 26, 2008 6:10 am
Subject: Re: Last Call for Mt. Hamilton Car Pools

gordus_mxus

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Heads up... Zoraida checked in this evening to say she is sick with the
flu, so she will not be leading anything on Thursday.  So we need someone
to step up to lead the half-ham contingent.  (I'm not even sure if there
is a half mountain group, maybe everyone who has checked in will go the
full distance.)





> Everyone:
>
> I am coordinating the "D" rider car pools for Thursday's Mt. Hamilton
> climb/time trial.  I
> believe my truck just got taken out of circulation because I have a 455
> pound pellet stove sitting in the truck, and few prospects of getting
> the beast out by Thursday morning.  So, I have the following "D" rider
> folks offering to drive:
>
>  * Brian (full of riders and bikes)
>  * DRDan: plus 1 rider
>  * Pedro: plus 1 rider
>  * Tim: plus 1 rider
>  * Ramiro: not sure how many bikes/ridersSo
> far, the only other riders I have (not driving) are Anthony D and Ron,
> so we'll have to distribute the three of us in the 4 remaining cars.
> Ron has some time constraints, so he should be in a "faster riders"
> car.  I haven't heard if Warren is joining us.
>
> Consider this as the last call for any other riders.  IF YOU PLAN ON
> SHOWING UP AT PEET'S AT 7AM THURSDAY MORNING AND TAGGING ALONG WITHOUT
> HAVING PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED ME OF YOUR NEED FOR A RIDE, WE MAY NOT BE ABLE
> TO ACCOMMODATE YOU.  PLEASE E-MAIL ME IF YOU WANT TO JOIN THE "D" RIDE AND
> YOU EITHER NEED A RIDE, OR ARE OFFERING UP YOUR CAR/TRUCK/VAN/SUV FOR
> CARPOOLING WITH OTHERS.
>
> Zoraida is coordinating the "B" pace and half-Hammie riders, so contact
> her if you wish to do the "B" ride.
>
>
>
> Mark Pryor
> mapryor@...
>
> "When you get down to the bare bones of it, just being on the road with
> some of your buddies, no matter how old you are, you never lose that
> boyish feeling.  That's what cycling's all about." -- Davis Phinney,
> former Pro Cyclist
>
> "We can't say we 		 ride to make money or to achieve fame. We ride because
> it feels 		 good, it makes us healthier and it satisfies a deep need for
> 		 challenge and competition, if only with ourselves." Fred Matheny
>
> "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely
> in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside,
> thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming -- WOW--What
> a Ride!" Anon.
>
>
> "Religion does three things   quite effectively: divides people, controls
> people, deludes people." Carlespie Mary Alice McKinney
>


Visit my art page at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/Gordusmxus/Cavepaintings#

#2669

From: Mark Pryor <mapryor@...>
Date: Wed Nov 26, 2008 5:00 am
Subject: Advice for Mt. Hamilton Thanksgiving Day Rookies

mediumleader...

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Hammie is two distinct climbs, with a 10 mile first segment, then a short downhill to Grant County Park (turn around for the half-Hammies), then a final 9 mile or so climb. There are no killer sections...it's all a pretty steady 6 - 8% grade, but the length just wears you down. If your lower back tires while climbing, the last 5 miles can be a real grind, but if you do enough standing periods, you should be OK.

I've not broken 2 hours for the climb (2:01.14 is my best), so I hope to on Thursday. Spending Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in Manhattan pigging out probably ain't going to help me reach that goal, but it is a goal nonetheless.

Mt Hamilton weather on weather.com shows a 46 - 59 range for Thursday with partly cloudy skies...it will be warmer than past years...

Just be ready for a VERY COLD downhill, regardless of the weather...18.7 miles up means 18.7 miles down, so people get really sweaty-wet on the climb, then freeze their asses on the way down because they didn't plan the descent out well. It doesn't look like it will be very cold on Thursday, but layer anyway, since the descent is LONG. I will probably wear a long sleeved jersey and knickers for the climb, and have a windbreaker, arm warmers, and a fresh, DRY set of full-finger gloves ready for the descent--I have some Windstopper ones picked out specifically for this descent.

People have reported the most misery with cold hands on the descent in previous years, so plan accordingly.

The descent, particularly from the observatory on down to the bridge, is very technical (Wikipedia says Hamilton's road has a years' worth of turns--somebody counted 365 turns from bottom to top) and there are some tight, right hand turns that perpetually have gravel in them, so scan the road and take a mental note of the bad turn sections as you climb and remember those sections as you descend to them, and for God's sake, slow down and be careful!

There is water, a bathroom, and a vending machine at the Lick Observatory at the summit, but no nice little snack bar or anything, so take enough bars/gels to sustain you both up and back. General rule is 2 hours plus to climb; 1 hour to descend.

Mark Pryor

"Religion does three things quite effectively: divides people, controls people, deludes people." Carlespie Mary Alice McKinney

#2668

From: Mark Pryor <mapryor@...>
Date: Wed Nov 26, 2008 2:03 am
Subject: Last Call for Mt. Hamilton Car Pools

mediumleader...

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Brian (full of riders and bikes)
DRDan: plus 1 rider
Pedro: plus 1 rider
Tim: plus 1 rider
Ramiro: not sure how many bikes/riders

So far, the only other riders I have (not driving) are Anthony D and Ron, so we'll have to distribute the three of us in the 4 remaining cars. Ron has some time constraints, so he should be in a "faster riders" car. I haven't heard if Warren is joining us.

Consider this as the last call for any other riders. IF YOU PLAN ON SHOWING UP AT PEET'S AT 7AM THURSDAY MORNING AND TAGGING ALONG WITHOUT HAVING PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED ME OF YOUR NEED FOR A RIDE, WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE YOU. PLEASE E-MAIL ME IF YOU WANT TO JOIN THE "D" RIDE AND YOU EITHER NEED A RIDE, OR ARE OFFERING UP YOUR CAR/TRUCK/VAN/SUV FOR CARPOOLING WITH OTHERS.

Zoraida is coordinating the "B" pace and half-Hammie riders, so contact her if you wish to do the "B" ride.

Mark Pryor

"Religion does three things quite effectively: divides people, controls people, deludes people." Carlespie Mary Alice McKinney

#2667

From: "Ron & Teri Arth" <ratarth@...>
Date: Mon Nov 24, 2008 7:41 pm
Subject: Re: Hamilton Ride on Thanksgiving

ratarth

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FYI I'm planning on going. I've confirmed a spot in Marks car for my ride. See you Turkey day.

On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 10:08 AM, Gwyn Kanekofuller <gwyn.kanekofuller@...> wrote:

Zoraida,

I will join you for the ride but will meet you at Linda Vista School, ready to ride by 8 AM.

See you then,

Gwyn

----- Original Message -----

From: zoraida_mcnulty

To: teamalameda@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 6:53 PM

Subject: [teamalameda] Hamilton Ride on Thanksgiving

I am leading a ride to Mt. Hamilton at the "B" pace with a possible 1/2 Hammie bail out. This
will be a casual ride up Mt Hamilton. Meet at Linda Vista School, Kirk Avenue, San Jose, be
ready to leave (in San Jose) at 8 AM. Helmets required

Because Thanksgiving is HERE, I need to hear from all of you who want to give Mt. Hamilton a
try . Some of you have responded. Let's organize carpools leaving from Peet's at 7:00.
Zoraida

John Mc sweeps: driver

#2666

From: "Gwyn Kanekofuller" <gwyn.kanekofuller@...>
Date: Mon Nov 24, 2008 6:08 pm
Subject: Re: Hamilton Ride on Thanksgiving

kanekofuller

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Zoraida,

I will join you for the ride but will meet you at Linda Vista School, ready to ride by 8 AM.

See you then,

Gwyn

----- Original Message -----

From: zoraida_mcnulty

To: teamalameda@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 6:53 PM

Subject: [teamalameda] Hamilton Ride on Thanksgiving

I am leading a ride to Mt. Hamilton at the "B" pace with a possible 1/2 Hammie bail out. This
will be a casual ride up Mt Hamilton. Meet at Linda Vista School, Kirk Avenue, San Jose, be
ready to leave (in San Jose) at 8 AM. Helmets required

Because Thanksgiving is HERE, I need to hear from all of you who want to give Mt. Hamilton a
try . Some of you have responded. Let's organize carpools leaving from Peet's at 7:00.
Zoraida

John Mc sweeps: driver

#2665

From: "Lisa Koltun" <lkoltun@...>
Date: Mon Nov 24, 2008 3:00 am
Subject: RE: Hamilton Ride on Thanksgiving

lkoltun

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Zoraida—I know you guys will have a blast doing this ride. I will be w/ family up above Sacramento, so I can’t make it. I will, however, be coming back Fri evening so I can try Diablo on Sat…are you coming on that one?

From: teamalameda@yahoogroups.com [mailto:teamalameda@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of zoraida_mcnulty
Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 6:54 PM
To: teamalameda@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [teamalameda] Hamilton Ride on Thanksgiving

I am leading a ride to Mt. Hamilton at the "B" pace with a possible 1/2 Hammie bail out. This
will be a casual ride up Mt Hamilton. Meet at Linda Vista School, Kirk Avenue, San Jose, be
ready to leave (in San Jose) at 8 AM. Helmets required

Because Thanksgiving is HERE, I need to hear from all of you who want to give Mt. Hamilton a
try . Some of you have responded. Let's organize carpools leaving from Peet's at 7:00.
Zoraida

John Mc sweeps: driver

#2664

From: "zoraida_mcnulty" <zoraida@...>
Date: Mon Nov 24, 2008 2:53 am
Subject: Hamilton Ride on Thanksgiving

zoraida_mcnulty

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I am leading a ride to Mt. Hamilton at the "B" pace with a possible 1/2 Hammie
bail out.  This
will be a casual ride up Mt Hamilton.  Meet at Linda Vista School, Kirk Avenue,
San Jose, be
ready to leave (in San Jose) at 8 AM.   Helmets required

Because Thanksgiving is HERE, I need to hear from all of you who want to give
Mt. Hamilton a
try . Some of you have responded.   Let's organize carpools leaving from Peet's
at 7:00.
Zoraida


John Mc sweeps:  driver

#2663

From: "Gwyn Kanekofuller" <gwyn.kanekofuller@...>
Date: Sat Nov 22, 2008 8:26 pm
Subject: Mt Diablo Ride- Saturday, November 29

kanekofuller

Offline

The medium ride next Saturday will be a friendly jaunt up Mt. Diablo from the Danville side. It will be lead by me with help from other experienced ride leaders. We will meet at 8 AM at the Kaiser steps, as usual, and then split up into various cars for the drive over to the Peet's in Danville.

The ride will have SAG support in the form of Ted Fuller so those of you who have never climbed Mt. Diablo might want to consider it. We will be riding at a "B" pace and will have regrouping points along the way.

Please RSVP to gwyn.kanekofuller@... and let me know if you can drive and how many bikes you can take OR if you need a ride. There will be refreshments at the top before we make our way back down. Total mileage is about 30 miles. The ride sheet, courtesy of Brian Aldrich is attached.

The weather should be okay but of course, wet pavement cancels the ride! Let's hope for sunshine and no wind that day.

See you then,

Gwyn Kankeofuller