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August 31st and September 1st Rides

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Phil's Crank Just Came Off
Phil’s Crank Just Came Off

The Saturday ride was reported to be fast and challenging and had about 20 riders.  I heard there were some mechanical issues.  As seen in the illustration, Philip Strohl’s crank came right off his bike while he was still pedaling.  I also heard that Cody Summers front derailer broke so he was riding in the front big ring most of the ride.  I know Red got lost and was riding here commuter so she had an exceptionally challenging ride as well.

Unfortunately, I was unable to make this ride because I was working the packet pickup for the Tour de Cure.    I know a bunch of SRCC folks went up and did the Hotter n Hell ride but have not gotten any specific details.

The Sunday ride was the monthly Steakhouse / Jack & Adams ride and there was a great turnout.  The wind direction was ideal for some record breaking times and that did indeed happen.  Our own Thomas Lea grabbed some prestigious STRAVA segment titles.  Thomas earned the KOM on the Jack & Adams 2nd half of the ride segment and an Overall 2nd Place for the entire Jack & Adams ride.  Those are titles for ALL rides ever done.  Great job Thomas!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Calf Pictures – As many of you probably already noticed we have a new website built by Dustin Orrick.  We are in the process of upgrading banner picture and Thomas came up with a great idea.  Thomas suggested creating a colash of pictures of all our Calf Muscles.  Take a close up picture of your calf muscle and please send to me.  It will be a fun picture.

Article – If you would like to submit an article related to cycling for the October edition of the Steiner Ranch record please let me know.  I need at least a 500 word article by September 6th.  The ranch record goes out to over 4,000 households monthly.  It is a nice slick publication and our club contributes an article and we have a rides calendar each month.

Kristofer Rennard – I was told that Kris did indeed get some contributions and was able to make upgrades to his bike.  I was also told that Kris made it up to the Hotter n Hell ride and was doing really well but crashed and broke his collarbone about 1 mile from the finish line.  If you want more info about Kris’s journey please contact David Guthrie (daddyoguthrie@hotmail.com) or Thomas Lea (thomaslea@gmail.com)

NEXT WEEKENDS RIDES

SCIENIC LOOP – Saturday August 31st at 7:30am at Cups & Cones

This Saturday the Steiner Ranch Cycling Club we will be doing the Scenic Loop again.  The ride is about 56 miles round trip to and from Cups & Cones.

If we get enough people then we can have an A and B group.  Group A will average over 17+mph and Group B will average between 14 – 16mph.  That being said there is no designated sweeper and if you don’t have the fitness to keep up with Group B then you may get dropped and will be on your own to get back.   There is about 3,600 feet of climbing but Group A can easily add another few miles and over 500 feet by adding the Cuernavaca loop on the way back.

Please print out the below route and I’ll try to remember to bring a few extra cue sheets too.

ROUTE:

http://app.strava.com/activities/57514810

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RIDE AMERICAS – Saturday August 31, 2013

This ride is going to be a great opportunity to ride your bike on the new race car track.  You will be able ride the Circuit of the Americas on your bike for as much as you like for 3 hours.  They will have a pit stop and I’m sure other cool swag.  If you’re still interested you can register at www.rideamericasnow.com

Lake Austin Ski Shores Ride – Sunday September 1st at 7:30am at Cups & Cones

We will roll out from Cups & Cones at 7:30 am this Sunday morning for a ride out to Ski Shores.  The ride is about 30 miles and has about 2,000 feet of climbing.

This is a NO DROP ride and is fun but you should be able to average 14 mph at a minimum over 30 miles.

ROUTE:

http://goo.gl/maps/6tqey

ORGANIZED UPCOMING CLUB RIDES

TOUR DE CURE – Sunday September 8, 2013  This is going to be a really fun ride and most of our group is doing it. We have over 120 riders now and raised over $26,000 for the American Diabetes Association and finding a cure for diabetes.  Packet pickup will be at Cups & Cones on August 24th.  Jerseys and packets will be handed out between 11am – 4pm

BIKE AROUND THE BAY – Saturday & Sunday October 12 & 13, 2013  This ride is a two day fully supported 180 mile loop around Galveston Bay.   The ride benefits the Galveston Bay Foundation  http://www.bikearoundthebay.org/

LIVESTRONG – Sunday October 20, 2013 We have our LiveStrong team set up as well and if you want to get a head start on your fund raising and training for this event as well you can join our team at http://laf.livestrong.org/goto/Beef  They will be doing the same course as last year.

August 17th & 18th Rides

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bikebullI was out this weekend due to child care logistics but even if I was free to ride I have been really tired.  It was either the 1,100 miles I logged in July or it is the August heat and African dust that has settling over central Texas.  Anyway, I’ll be back in the saddle next week.  It was nice to have 9 days off.

Anyway, Thomas Lea stepped up and led both the Saturday and Sunday rides.  The Saturday ride was reported to have about 16 riders and the group was able to stay together until downtown.  On the way back the group started to fall apart but that is the normal scenario.  I heard the ride was hot, fast and fun. 

The Sunday ride headed out to Ski Shores and there were 10 riders.  The entire group stayed together the entire time and I heard everyone had fun.  Thanks again Thomas.

WEEKENDS RIDES

JESTER KING BREWERY RIDE  Please mark your calendar for SATURDAY August 17, 2013 for a 55 mile ride that will start and finish at the Jester King Brewery.  The ride is FREE.  The ride will begin at 7:30am and it will be an out and back from Jester King on Fitzhugh Road to Johnson City and back.  It is a low traffic road.  One of our very own riders, Dustin Dunnams brother in law owns the brewery.  To get directions to Jester King or learn more about the brewery please visit www.jesterkingbrewery.com

The expected route for the bike ride is as follows:  http://goo.gl/maps/0nGRD

We expect to have SAG support by www.cyclingswami.com that will provide mechanical support, rides and fluids.  Please bring your favorite drink for the cooler.  We are seeking a corporate sponsor for the SAG but if not we will have a donation jar available so everyone can kick in a few bones or whatever they want.  You should also bring some money for beer and pizza after the ride.  Please drink responsibly. 

This ride will be for intermediate and advanced riders.  So you will need to be able to maintain an average pace of 14-15 mph over the 55 miles at a minimum and some of our faster riders will be closer to 20 mph average.  There will be over 4,000 feet of climbing too so please take that into consideration.  Please feel free to invite your friends and all are welcomed.

I’ll send out another update before Saturday about car pooling opportunities.

TOUR DE STEINER RANCH – Sunday August 18th at 7:30am at Cups & Cones

The Tour de Steiner Ranch is a fun ride all around the picturesque landscapes of Steiner Ranch. We will cycle through the UT Club, by some lakeside estates, down to Lake Austin, through some neighborhoods and on some country roads.  

The ride is about 24 miles. Again, I consider this an easy intermediate ride with the exception of the hills which I consider intermediate level hills.  If you do any riding in Steiner Ranch you will do fine.

ROUTE:

http://goo.gl/maps/asEjI

ORGANIZED UPCOMING RIDES

TOUR DE CURE – Sunday September 8, 2013  This is going to be a really fun ride and most of our group is doing it. We have over 120 riders now and raised over $22,000 for the American Diabetes Association and finding a cure for diabetes.  Packet pickup will be at Cups & Cones on August 24th.  Details to come.

HOTTER’N HELL – Saturday August 24, 2013  This ride needs no further introduction.  This is the largest century ride in the Country ridden during the hottest day of the summer.  I have no idea why anyone in their right mind would want to do this ride but there are over 10,000 participants and thought it would be worth mentioning.   http://www.hh100.org/

Steve Cumings is doing this ride and if you are interested in meeting up with him or carpooling please contact Steve at steve_cumings@yahoo.com

RIDE AMERICAS – Saturday August 31, 2013  This ride is going to be a great opportunity.  You will be able ride the Circuit of the Americas on your bike.  Do as many laps as you want in 3 hours.  Register at www.rideamericasnow.com 

BIKE AROUND THE BAY – Saturday & Sunday October 12 & 13, 2013  This ride is a two day fully supported 180 mile loop around Galveston Bay.   The ride benefits the Galveston Bay Foundation  http://www.bikearoundthebay.org/

LIVESTRONG – Sunday October 20, 2013 We have our LiveStrong team set up as well and if you want to get a head start on your fund raising and training for this event as well you can join our team at http://laf.livestrong.org/goto/Beef  They will be doing the same course as last year.