The Arizona State Team Time Trial Championship results have now been posted.

To view them, click here.

Last weekend’s Hillside Road Race results!

Here you go:

Results Click Here.

Hello,

My name is Thomas Jondall, I’m 18 years old and I race for Landis/Trek White Mountain Road Club. I’ve recently been selected to race in Europe with the US Junior National Team. The team will be racing some Kermesses in Belgium and then go to Italy for the Giro della Lunigiana UCI 2.1 and Giro di Basilicata UCI 2.1. It has been an exciting year for me and I’m looking forward to this new challenge. Read more here.

We like to keep current on the locals out racing on the big scene – fighting the good fight. Jelly Belly neo-pro Sean Mazich is one of them. Below are a couple Q&A’s with Sean as he’s just returned from racing in China.

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Velocity Group Cycling: How has the first half of your season gone? Are you happy with your performance?

Sean Mazich: It has gone great I think. I have gotten results and helped the team. For it being my first year I would say I’m very happy with it and can’t wait to hopefully keep learning and getting better.

VGC:  What’s surprised you most about racing on the professional circuit?

SM: What has surprised me the most would be HOW INSANE CHINA WAS!!

A photo Sean snapped while in China.

VGC: Have you become pretty proficient at living out of a suitcase?

SM: I’m truly amazing at it. I have been doing it all year.

VGC: We hear you’ve recently spent some time in China. How was the Tour of Qinghai Lake?

SM: Wow where do I even begin on this question. China is insane. We where in the mountains at 10 to 14,000ft the whole time in these little tiny mountain towns. which was good and bad. Got so see some amazing views which was really nice. The racing was really tough. I was working full on for my teammate and gave the man everything I had. It was also my first time completing a 10 day stage race. In the end I’m glad I went and was very pleased with way I rode. Gotta go back in October to!

A China photo Sean shared with us.

VGC: What are your plans for the rest of the season?

SM: Still have a ways to go for the rest of the season. Road Nationals is in South Carolina on September 19, then off to Vegas for Inter bike, After that its back to China for another 10 day stage race then shooting over to Korea for a 5 day stage race. Should be gone and home on November 1.

Thanks Sean and best of luck with the rest of 2010.

2010 Sonoita-Patagonia Time Trial results have now been posted! Check them out here, or visit out ‘Results’ page.

Thanks!

Admin

More than 2,000 cyclists from around the Valley and around the nation are expected at the Scottsdale Cycling Festival this fall, when the popular 7th Annual 70-mile Tour de Scottsdale citizen’s race that benefits the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy is paired with a Criterium.

Kick your training into high gear this summer at the Scottsdale Cycling Festival Kick-Off Party
Friday, July 23 5 to 8 p.m.
DNA Cycles
7077 E. Mayo Blvd., Suite 100
(Scottsdale Road and Loop 101)
Get discounts on DNA Cycles merchandise and Scottsdale Cycling Festival event registration.

Beer and appetizers will be available.

First 100 guests receive goodie bags.

For more information, contact Tempe Ligett at tempe.ligett@dcranch.com or 480.585.1641.

Scottsdale Cycling Festival Kick-Off Party to generate buzz for large-scale local cycling event

Tour de France finale inspires local cyclists to get in gear

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (July 7, 2010)—To capitalize on the energy of the July 3-25 Tour de France and get local cyclists, both pro and amateur, energized about the upcoming Scottsdale Cycling Festival, the DC Ranch Community Council will host a Kick-Off Party on Friday, July 23, at DNA Cycles in north Scottsdale from 5 to 8 p.m. The Kick-Off Party is an opportunity to meet pro riders and past Tour racers; register for either the Criterium or 70-mile Tour at reduced rates; preview the latest cycling gear; and meet fellow cyclists amid the excitement of the final days of the world’s best-known cycling event, the Tour de France.

With about eight weeks between the Kick-Off Party and the Scottsdale Cycling Festival, the end of July is the ideal timeframe for Scottsdale Cycling Festival cyclists to kick their training into high gear for the 1-kilometer loop Criterium race course and 70-mile citizen’s ride. Both races are sanctioned by USA Cycling. The prize purse for the Criterium is $5,000; Tour de Scottsdale prizes include merchandise, in accordance with USA Cycling regulations.

The Scottsdale Cycling Festival has been expanded in 2010 to include both a Criterium at DC Ranch and the 7th annual Tour de Scottsdale benefiting McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. The weekend long event is Sept. 30-Oct. 3 and offers athletic competition, recreational cycling, spectatorship and family fun.

“Phoenix does not have a large-scale, sanctioned, prize purse-offering cycling event. Which, given the amount of cyclists in the Valley and beautiful roads we ride on, is surprising,” said Austin King, local former pro cyclist who raced for five seasons with the USA National Team. Now 29 and retired from cycling, King holds the record of being the youngest USA Cycling coach when he was 14.

“Many big events start from small, well-organized grassroots efforts that have the backing of a community. The Scottsdale Cycling Festival has this support,” said King. “And especially as the Tour de France wraps up on July 25, cycling has an audience who is primed to learn where they can race and be part of the sport locally.”

King and local pro cyclist Megan French, who rides for Tribe Racing, will be on hand at the Scottsdale Cycling Festival Kick-Off Party to talk about their cycling experiences and offer training advice for the Sept. 30-Oct. 3 event.

SCOTTSDALE CYCLING FESTIVAL KICK-OFF PARTY EVENT DETAILS:

WHAT: Scottsdale Cycling Festival Kick-Off Party

WHO: Competitive and non-competitive cyclists; Scottsdale Cycling Festival

volunteers

WHEN: Friday, July 23, 2010; 5-8 p.m.

WHERE: DNA Cycles

7077 E. Mayo Blvd. Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85054

(101 and Scottsdale Rd.)

WHY: Get in gear and start training for the Criterium and 70-mile citizen’s ride; receive discounted race registration rates; learn about volunteer positions and Tour-related fundraising opportunities. Party host DNA Cycles will offer store specials throughout the evening.

COST: Free; light appetizers and beverages will be served. First Kick-Off Party 100 attendees will receive swag-filled goodie bags.

RACE DATE: The Scottsdale Cycling Festival is Sept. 30-Oct. 3, 2010 in DC Ranch.

MORE: Find the Scottsdale Cycling Festival on Facebook and Twitter.

About the Scottsdale Cycling Festival

More than 2,000 cyclists from around the Valley and around the nation are expected at the Scottsdale Cycling Festival at DC Ranch Sept. 30-Oct. 3, 2010. For the first time, the popular 7th Annual 70-mile Tour de Scottsdale citizen’s race that benefits the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy will be paired with a 1-kilometer loop Criterium, adding a competitive element for cyclists and a unique opportunity for spectators. Visit scottsdalecyclingfestival.com.

DC Ranch Community Council

DC Ranch is a 4,400-acre community located adjacent to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve in north Scottsdale. The DC Ranch Community Council facilitates a connected and welcoming community that instills pride and a sense of belonging in every DC Ranch resident by providing communications, events, and opportunities to nurture meaningful relationships with the greater community. The leadership of the seven-member Community Council Board of Directors and professional staff upholds the DC Ranch community values and enables occasions for civic, cultural, educational, social, philanthropic and recreational involvement.

About McDowell Sonoran Conservancy

Since its founding in 1990, the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy has championed the need for, establishment of, and safe public access to Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve. The Conservancy works with the City of Scottsdale to: ensure completion, management and public appreciation of the Preserve; educate residents and visitors about the Preserve’s environmental and archaeological significance; ensure the public has appropriate access to the land they have repeatedly voted to protect.

Here is a weekly update from West Valley Cycle Group Ride organizer David Herzog. For those that aren’t familiar with it, the West Valley Cycle is a multi level Saturday morning group ride out in Phoenix’s west side. Visit their website for more details: http://members.cox.net/westvalleycycle/

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The start time for Saturday is 6:00am. (we did successfully knock off 25 min last week with the quick turnaround at the market and were back to Lifetime by 9am) Thanks for those who purchased ice and water. It helps a lot. Let’s all chip in on this effort.

Sprints: Glenn 3X (Progressive), Ken 2X (Colavita), Jim Holbrook 1 (AZ Masters) (sprint points listed below)

Pulling King/Queen: Leo (the other reason why we shaved off 25 min), Jim Holbrook, Tracy Perez, Amy Vasquez, Brian Murphy, Glenn Allen

Additional Notes: 45 riders last week. The new B group route was perfect and the entire group stayed together for the first half. Nice to have guest riders Mike Smith and John Anderson hanging with the cool group! Always recruiting.

July 4th Sunday Ride event: contact Tim for details: timothyf.fleming@lpl.com Sunday, July 4th, meet at Camelback and Central, Northeast parking lot (where Applebees is). CLIPPED IN AND ROLLING AT 6 A.M. (so we can get done before we melt). We will roll neutral down Central to South Mountain, through the gate, and then let the hammer fest begin! We will go to the very top just like last time. For the fast guys that beat everyone up by about 15 minutes, I suggest that group rolls half way down and climbs the last mile again. This way the fast group won’t be waiting around for slower riders. We will regroup at the top, descend to the Circle K at the bottom, grab some water and snacks and head back to the parking lot. 2 sprint points on the way back just like last time.

Race Results: (26 wins for the year) contact Vicki with any race notes you would like to post (vickiyoung3@yahoo.com)

RACE RESULTS:

IRONMAN Couer’d Alen

Jim Steg 12:03

Grand Tour 2010 2010 Malibu TRIPLE Century

John Cox 20:10

Rock’n'Roll Seattle 1/2 Marathon

Greg Hunter 1:22 52nd / 17,593 2nd Age Div.

New Course: Courtesy of Mike Smith. full route up to 66 miles. See link: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/31882433

Sprint Points

1. Top of Cotton: ~100yds from end, YELLOW, DIAMOND Sign –> BUMP

2. On Weststar (Top of Short, Steep Hill). WHITE, NO PARKING Sign

3. Estrella Parkway: ~100yds from end. WHITE, NO PARKING Sign

4. San Gabriel: slight incline, before Estrella Market stop. Where Center divider starts. FIRST SAGUARO CACTUS ~50yds before Stop Sign.

5. Verrado: Far end of SECOND BRIDGE. Where the pavement turns BLACK

6. Unofficial top of Rainbow on way back to Estrella Market. No sign, but a hill = reason to sprint

Key Links and Sponsors:

Cyclists Against Reckless Drivers: www.CyclistsAgainstRecklessDrivers.org

Velocity Group Cycling Link: http://velocitygroupcycling.com/

Web Site: http://members.cox.net/westvalleycycle/

WANT A WEEKDAY RIDE? POST A WEEKDAY RIDE: Join us on Facebook….Become a Fan of WEST VALLEY CYCLE.

Thanks!

David: Mobile: 949 212 4000

Email: david.herzog@aspect.com

It’s the dog days of summer…

who ever thought that expression up anyways?

Probably someone who was hot (in a literal sense). Like Phoenix hot. Tucson’s hot too.

Anyways – and to prevent unnecessary rambling – this is the time of year where cycling slows down a little bit in Arizona. It’s hot so many ride less or not at all. Racing is minimal too. And before long our content on this site slows down as well. It’s tough to report on Arizona cycling when there isn’t much going on. So, if you have something to report, or would like to publicize an event or gathering, please feel free to let us know and we will happily circulate it here on the website.

Where’s Rusty Chain when you need him?

Anyways, I’m going back to sitting in my pool. Actually, I don’t have a pool so I will sit in my bathtub instead.

2010 Bike the Bluff results have now been posted! Click here to view them.

Thanks.