Velocity Group Cycling

This weekend is the last race of the local cyclocross season. It also happens to be the state championships so if you are going to attend a cyclocross race this year this one is a pretty good choice. The venue is Freestone park in Gilbert. Freestone has hosted the state championships 2 times previously and it is a great park for racing. The course will have some long power sections, some woopty dos, and most likely the longest run up of the season. Racing kicks off at 10 with the master men and Women open events. New for 2010 is the addition of both men and women single speed categories! Come out and enjoy a great afternoon in the park and some great racing.

Still need to register? Click here.

A special thanks to everyone at azCROSS.com for keeping us in the loop all season!

When: Friday at 10am, Saturday at 5pm.

Location: Sunday Cycles parking lot day one. Trail 100 @ 40th St and Shea day two

More Info: Meet Niner pro John “Fuzzy” Mylne and ride the entire NINER demo fleet. Friday December 10th from roughly noon to 5pm, the entire Niner fleet and trailer will be at our shop for you to touch, feel, ask questions and cruise. Beverages and dogs will be free all day courtesy of the famous “Sunday Cycles Weenie Wagon” Then on Saturday, December 11th, we will get down and dirty with the Niner fleet at the 40th st and Shea entrance to Trail 100. Again, we will have snacks and drinks on hand for all who attend. RIPs, Sir9, Air 9 carbon, and the rest of the Niner fleet will be available for you to try before you buy, plus, special pricing on all Niner frames and complete builds purchased during the demo. Any questions, call Joe at 480-440-2142/ Please RSVP to this event…. see you there.

Note: More info can be found on Sunday Cycles Facebook page.

Please consider prayers of support for Domenic and his family in his battle against cancer. Domenic, was born in Italy where he began cycling competitively, eventually turning professional and competing in the World Championships while living in Canada. He came to Arizona to open a bicycle shop, where his passion for cycling continued. He has been the catalyst for many cyclists, many of them reaching the professional ranks. He is currently undergoing treatment and has said that he “has a long climb coming up”. Please support his fight through your prayers or whatever other method you choose. If you elect to post any kind words for him, we will make sure he gets your messages.

Thank you,

Velocity Group

Howdy folks,

This time of year, it’s always nice to get a basic sense of what the 2011 Arizona racing calendar is shaping up to look like. Click here to view it. Now, keep in mind, this is just the preliminary schedule. Races may be added, removed, or their dates may be changed. But this can give you a glimpse of what’s coming your way.

Notably absent is La Vuelta de Bisbee – an Arizona racing staple for many many years. Hopefully the race is able to come together for a 2011 edition. A race that’s back on the calendar after being absent for roughly a decade is Another Dam Race. Those that remember Another Dam Race, will remember that by the late 1990′s it had grown in to one of the biggest races in the West with a significant cash purse that attracted many top level riders. It’s good to see Another Dam Race back on the calendar. Hope it is as popular in 2011 as it was in the late 1990′s.

That’s all we got for now. Have a nice day.

Artisan Prosthetics/AZCross.com Cyclocross series wrap-up:

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The inaugural five race Artisan Prosthetics/AZCross.com Cyclocross series wrapped up this past weekend with a stop at Cave Creek Park – Cactus in Phoenix. Most of the categories came down to the wire and weren’t decided until the conclusion of the last events so the racing was awesome. Thanks to everyone who came to race and made the series a ton of fun. Special thanks to Louis Garneau for the leader’s jerseys and to Artisan Prosthetics for the continued support!

Congratulations to the series winners!

Men Open – Kam Reedy

Men 3/4 – Dan Maher

Men 4 – Jeff Ackley

Women Open – Angela Axmann

Master Men 30+ – Kyle Reedy

Master Men 45+ – Wayne Gorry

West Valley Cycle group ride organizer David Herzog keeping us all in the loop:

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This Saturday start time is 7:30am.

Last week’s recap: 40 riders. 10+ new riders which was highlighted to include the DNA race team joining us and will make our ride as part of the monthly training routes. A great addition! B group highlights were our breakaway up Verrado and one of our newer riders John Z putting down the monster pull all the way up hill. And of course, Rick Novak back in action was a major plus.

Sprints: David Genovese (DNA), Brian Anton, Ken Ferguson x4 (AZ Masters)

King/Queen Pullers: Leo LaMarca, Matt Duke, Steve Klock, Mike Brown, Scott Reading, Rick Baldwin, John Cox, and John Z

Additional Notes:

* New START TIME! 7:30am Saturday, starting Dec. 4th. Spread the Word! Sunday Espresso Ride still 7:00am.

* Welcome New Riders: David Genovese, Don Eldridge, Darin Fila, Brian Anton, Lane Sanders

* Turkey day ride was a hit! warmer than expected, 200+ riders crawling up south mountain Together!

* Brian Murphy hanging tough with the “A” group! good job!

* Nice to See Cheryl Miller, John Cox again! Mike Lozon, way to go the distance.

* www.westvalleycycle.net

2010 Race Results: (53 wins for the year)

Thanksgiving Day Triathlon (YMCA Tri-Family racing)

Matt Duke 1st / 275 Overall! Div 1st / 31 48:11, Bonus points for Overall Victory!

Mike Brown 3rd Overall Div 2nd / 31 50:00

Dan Cadriel 5th Overall Div 1st / 9 51:30

Matt Terminel 23rd Overall Div. 4th / 25 58:17

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

Contact Vicki Young (for race results and notes of interest to share from rides/events)

Mobile: 832 293 8825

vickiyoung3@yahoo.com

David: 949 212 4000

David.herzog@aspect.com

Howdy all,

Just in: azCROSS Race #4 results and they’re posted!

Click here to check them out, or stop by our ‘Results’ page.

Thanks!

A recent West Valley Cycle update, from group ride organizer David Herzog:

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This Saturday start time is 7:00am. Sunday recovery ride at 7am also. Will announce the new ride time for next week on Saturday.

Last week’s recap: 35 riders! GREAT to see John Cox, Phil, Glenn Allen, Kelly O’Halloran, Jim Holbrook back with the group. As much as I love my B group first half, it was great to mix it up with the A group breakaway up to Verrado. Always fun to get hammered by Ken, Glenn, Leo, Shawn, Steve, Greg, and Tom.

Sprints: Glenn Allen x2 (Swiss Amer), Ken Ferguson x2 (AZ Masters)

King/Queen Pullers: Leo LaMarca, Glenn Allen, Ken Ferguson, Nick Linehan

Additional Notes:

· Epic MTN bike ride to CROWN KING last Thursday. 58 miles, 8,000 feet of climbing. Congrats to our Survivors! Joe Lozon, Scott Reading, Jim Tryonas, Steve Medcroft, Michelle Thiry, Amy Vasquez, Rey Caraveo. Where next Joe?

· THANKSGIVING Day Ride. build an appetite, escape the in(out)-laws, ride with your closest friends! http://www.turkeydayride.com/

· Road ID! get one! www.roadID.com

· New pictures and new items for sale from Mike Smith posted on web site. www.westvalleycycle.net

2010 Race Results: (51 wins for the year)

Tour de Tucson 109 miles (Winnndy!)

Ron Jensen 4:47

Aaron Matos 5:02

Randy Westacott 5:13

Rick Baldwin 5:32

Russ Austin 5:40

Thanks to Mike Smith Patrolling!!!

www.pbaa.com

Dust Devil -McDowell MTN Marathon

Cheryl Miller 2nd 4:20:55

http://www.dcbadventures.com/uploads/document/dd03-2010-ov.pdf

IRONMAN ARIZONA! Great job Daniel and Chris on your first Ironman

Michael Nemeth 10:46

Daniel Richard 12:55

Heidi Melendez 12:59

Jason Ransdell 13:03

Chris Richard 13:10

http://www.ironmanarizona.com/

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

Contact Vicki Young (for race results and notes of interest to share from rides/events)

Mobile: 832 293 8825

vickiyoung3@yahoo.com

David: 949 212 4000

David.herzog@aspect.com

The results for azCROSS race #3 have now been posted.

To view them click here, or check out our ‘Results’ page.

Don’t forget to pre-register for series race #4 coming up this weekend!

Thanks!

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