Hello All,

 

We are organizing a Family Friday brunch after the Ride on 2^nd June 2006.

We found a very special place for healthy and yummy food called The Organic Food and Café in Satwa.

All the products they serve are from organic ingredients and it tastes really great and they give more power for the next ride.

 

See the link for the location http://www.organicfoodsandcafe.com/locations.htm

 

Please let me know if you like to join us as we have to make a reservation before the Wednesday 31 May 2006.

The price for the brunch is 75 Dirham per person incl. Coffee, Tea and Juices. Kids 35 Dirham below 3 years they eat for free

 

I would like to mention something about the Sunday and Tuesday Evening rides.

If the faster riders approach the slow riders they should pass them only on the left leaving the slower riders on the right. They should make the riders aware that they are coming from behind to avoid a collision especially in and after the roundabouts. Keep a good distance while you are overtaking and watch the traffic from behind.

Please ride respectful and predictable to make it a fun ride for all of us.

 

 

Many thanks to our SUPPORT DRIVERS last week – Peter, Willem + Family and especially Uwe for driving more then 10 times already. It is very much appreciated by the whole group.

 

 

Thanks enjoy your training

 

Wolfi and Team

 

 

Adrian Hayes + Ali Bushnaq and the Mount Everest

 

Very good news from the Top of the World. Half the team that Adrian is climbing with has reached the summit of Everest. Adrian is in the second group and if all goes well will summit on Tuesday or Wednesday. Let's hope they make it to the top. It will be a fantastic achievement. To follow his challenge go to  http://www.ice8000.com/c_pub/expedition_news.php

 

 

 

 

Just how far in front was Ullrich?

 

Following the conclusion of the time trial in Pontedera, the Giro organizers published some interesting figures on just how far in front stage winner Jan Ullrich was from the rest. We know his 58 minutes and 48 seconds equated to an average speed of 51.02 kilometers an hour, but relatively speaking, how far behind were his rivals?

 

 

Position                              Meters behind

 

1 Ullrich                         0

2 Basso                      396.82

3 Pinotti                    864.51

4 Gonchar                    977.88

5 Savoldelli               1,119.61

11 Danielson               2,169.70

14 Bruseghin               2,508.48

17 Gutierrez Catalunya     2,579.34

21 Rogers                  2,834.44

26 Garate                  3,287.96

30 Rujano G.               3,613.92

33 Simoni                  3,698.95

48 Pellizotti              4,251.67

55 Di Luca                 4,435.91

60 Bettini                 4,520.94

71 Cunego                  4,733.52

84 Sella                        5,712.86

 

 

 

 

During the Coast to Coast ride Francesca and Andy organized some nice pictures of the riders.

 

We have an album in the shop and you can have a look at the pictures and order them if you like.

 

The price per picture is 5 Dirham and we will use the profit to organize some more safety equipment for our Friday rides like flashing lights and

first aid kits.

 

Quote of the Week

"Cycling is like a church - many attend, but few understand." -- Jim Burlant

 

 

Please see the EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM which you can print and keep it on your bike (maybe in your saddle back) so that we

know who to contact in case of an accident, and who you are insured with.

 

You can send us a copy as well which we will keep in the support car.

 

 

The Last week of the GIRO ITALIA HAS STARTED and there will be some great Mountain Stages until it ends 28.05.06.

Get updates about the event at http://www.eurosport.com/cycling

 

 

If you have any interesting information about cycling which you think they is interesting for the rest of the group please let me know.