Checking in with Chad Beyer at ToC.

Checking in with Chad Beyer at ToC.

We thought it was about time to check in with Chad Beyer at the Amgen Tour of California. He’s been racing up and down the roads of California since last Sunday; with some nice successes might we add…

VelocityGroupCycling: You were in the early break in stage one. It looked like a long day in the saddle off the front. Did the team ask you to cover the early move, or were you just in the right place at the right time?

Chad Beyer: On the first stage, we wanted to have someone in a big move. I was just watching and I saw about 3 guys going in a hard strung out section and I bridged across. It wasn’t a big move but I just took the opportunity. Its always good to have a guy in the move.

VGC: What goes through your mind while off the front in a small group as the kilometers tick over one-by-one?

CB: I’m usually just trying to remind myself to eat and drink when I’m in the break, you have to be prepared to go to the line. I like being off the front and just riding, you don’t have to worry about positioning in the field.

VGC:  What are your plans for the rest of the Tour of California? Any stages you have your eyes set on?

CB: The plan for the rest of the race is to keep Steve Morabito up on GC and help George go for a stage. If I have an opportunity to go in a break I’ll take it. I’m always day dreaming of riding everyone off my wheel and taking the stage though. Dream big right?

Thanks Chad. Best of luck with the rest of the stages.

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Arizona State Road Race – RESULTS NOW POSTED! *revised

Arizona State Road Race – RESULTS NOW POSTED! *revised

We just posted the 2010 Arizona State Road Races results! A special thanks to the Procon Cycling Team for getting these to us so quickly and a big CONGRATULATIONS to all the 2010 AZ State Champs!

To check out the results visit our ‘Results’ page. Or, just click here.

Have a nice Monday.

Admin.

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Revised results were reposted 5/18/2010 at 8:00am.

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The State Road Race Is Upon Us!!

The State Road Race Is Upon Us!!

This Sunday is the Arizona State Road Race Championships. Promoted by Procon Cycling, it is once again being held in Globe, Arizona. With a tough course featuring decent climbing, it is sure to produce deserving Arizona state champs.

For all your race information needs, visit the Procon Cycling road race event page.

Or, click here to go straight to the race flyer.

Good luck this weekend to all!

Admin.

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New Facebook Page.

New Facebook Page.

Many of our readers are on Facebook – we know this because 338 of you are ‘friends’ of VelocityGroupCycling.com’s Facebook page.

Today we came across a new Arizona cycling related Facebook page that we wanted to recommend to all. It’s called “Arizona Bicycle Racing – The Photographic History” and has some great information and photos of Arizona bike races from ‘back in the day’. Misery Loves Company Team Time Trial, Verde Valley Road Race, Copper Basin Classic – any of those ring a bell? If so, you’ve been around a while. Next time you’re on Facebook, search “Arizona Bicycle Racing – The Photographic History” and see for yourself!

Thanks.

Admin.

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South Mountain Time Trial – RESULTS NOW POSTED!

South Mountain Time Trial – RESULTS NOW POSTED!

This past weekends South Mountain Time Trial results have now been posted.

Please visit our ‘Results’ page, or click here.

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Tons of Arizona State Criterium Championship Photos!

Tons of Arizona State Criterium Championship Photos!

Austin Trautman has posted a ton of photos from the AZ State Criterium Championships to his personal website. They’re definitely worth checking out!!!

To see them, click here. Navigate the photos by clicking on the “Galleries” drop-down menu.

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Velo Vie Sponsored Procon Cycling Team Wins Arizona State Criterium Championship 2010

Velo Vie Sponsored Procon Cycling Team Wins Arizona State Criterium Championship 2010

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Velo Vie Sponsored Procon Cycling Team Wins Arizona State Criterium Championship 2010

Scottsdale, AZ – Velo Vie, a leading manufacturer of high-end carbon fiber bikes, is excited to announce its founding sponsorship team, Procon Cycling, has celebrated a number of significant victories this season including the Arizona State Criterium Championship 2010.

Presented by Team Waste Management and supported by the downtown Scottsdale merchants, the 2010 Arizona State Criterium Championships took place at the Cyclo de Mayo Criterium Course in downtown Scottsdale, Arizona on Sunday, May 2, 2010. All fields were scored separately and medals were given to the top three places in all categories.

Craig Streit riding for first place on his Velo Vie Vitesse 300 SE at the finish line.

The entire Procon team is celebrating a day of victory after a perfect combination of large fields and windy rides. At the top of the winners’ circle was Craig Streit, the 2009 Cat 2 State Champion. This year Craig won the Pro/1/2 race becoming the Pro/1 Arizona State Criterium Champion. Teammate Keith Brodhagen fought hard to win the 50+ race and earn the State Championship title. Procon riders, Scott Wall and Patrick Rhodes demonstrated great competitive spirit taking Silver and an awesome 7th place, respectively.

Streit, racing the Vitesse 300 SE to victory once again, said: “I have come to reply on my Vitesse as another extension of my body and expect it to perform at the same capacity. Each and every time it exceeds my expectation and enables me to take it to the next level. I believe this is the bike that can handle the fast pace, tight hairpins and blind corners inherent in competition, while also being lightweight enough to accelerate my pace. I love it!”

Procon Cycling is considered one of the premier cycling teams/clubs in Arizona. Offering a diverse member base, the entire Procon team strives to promote cycling through the promotion of competitive races, training rides and clinics. Amateur racers at all levels are supported by Procon Cycling, a team consisting of Juniors, masters and categorized riders aiming to excel in all disciplines. Team members have returned impressive performances in Road, Mountain, Cyclocross and Track.

Since the company’s inception in 2006, Procon has partnered with Velo Vie as it works to promote a healthy lifestyle through cycling. Velo Vie has successfully built a strong online presence by offering its complete line of carbon fiber bicycles directly to customers, while also creating a close-knit community of elite Velo Vie riders who share their triumphs and challenges.

“Every year that we work with Procon Cycling is another year of riding excitement as they continue to outdo themselves,” said Homayoon Farsi, Velo Vie CEO. “At Velo Vie, we love to see riders take these bicycles to victory. We are proud to be a part of the amazing success of this team and can’t wait to see what 2011 will bring.”

The sponsorship of championship teams, such as Procon Cycling, is an extension of Velo Vie’s community and healthy lifestyle philosophies. As a factory sponsor, Velo Vie provides Procon with the bicycles and accessories needed to effectively compete in statewide racing competitions.

About Velo Vie

Arizona-based Velo Vie manufactures and markets high performance and racing bicycles direct to the consumers through its online marketplace. Founded in 2006, Velo Vie offers highly customizable bicycle frames featuring Velo Vie™ Carbon Axis technology. Velo Vie offers consumers top quality components through its relationships with manufacturers such as Shimano, Campagnolo, SRAM, Fulcrum, Reynolds, Easton, Vision, Profile, Ritchey, FSA, Deda, Rolf, Time, Speedplay and Look. For more information about Velo Vie visit www.velovie.com. Contact info press@velovie.com or call 1-877-VELOVIE.

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Velo Vie Special SRAM Red Vitesse 300 SE Offer

Velo Vie Special SRAM Red Vitesse 300 SE Offer

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Arizona State Criterium Championships – RESULTS NOW POSTED!

Arizona State Criterium Championships – RESULTS NOW POSTED!

We just posted the 2010 AZ Criterium Championship results. Congrats to all the new state champs out there!

See the results here, or view our ‘Results’ page.

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Beyer Makes It Happen.

Beyer Makes It Happen.

Chad Beyer (BMC Racing Team) has won the points classification at the Tour de Romandie!

Going in to the final stage of the tour, Beyer needed to maintain his point advantage over Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d’Epargne) and he did just that.

Photo courtesy of Tim de Waele.

Read more about it on the BMC team page: Click here.

For some great photos of Beyer in action at the Tour de Romandie, please visit BMC Racing Team’s Picasa page – more great Tim de Waele photos!

That’s all.

Admin.

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