Well, it’s been a slow month for news, so we’ll be combining the Aug/Sept issue.
Look for it on-line, in bike stores and/or in your mailbox around September 18.
The Editor
September 1st, 7:30, Club Potluck Social
Mark your calendars. This coming Wednesday the 1st is the date for the Capital Bicycling Club’s end of the summer potluck social. Show up at the Capital Museum coach house (211 SW 21st Avenue Olympia, WA 98501) at 7:30 p.m. with food and beverage to share. If the weather cooperates we will open up the side doors and let in the sunshine for a nice opportunity to share some food and catch up with you fellow club members. Feel free to invite friends that aren’t members.
I would encourage everyone to ride prior to the event. If anyone is interested in taking out a group at anything from slowcial to racer pace let me know (roaddisciple@msn.com) and I’ll pass on the information to the rest of the club.
Sunrise Challenge Ride CANCELLED!!!!
Three independent reports of the Sunrise Road being in “oil and gravel” status and unrideable AND a red flag high wind warning have forced cancellation of the Sunrise Challenge Ride on Thursday, August 26. The ride may be rescheduled – watch this space for news!
Many thanks to Maggie for all her efforts.
Sunrise Challenge Ride – Thursday, August 26!
Are you up for a challenge? This ride has three options -
1. For those who prefer more mileage and/or more of a warmup for the climb, start from Greenwater WA at 9AM. Wapiti Woolens has agreed to allow up to 5 vehicles to park at or near their store so carpooling is strongly suggested for anyone wanting to start there. Maggie Cable, our ride leader will be there with a full van at 8:30 AM. Starting from Greenwater makes for about 68 miles RT and about 5,000 ft. of climbing.
2. Start the ride at Crystal Blvd./ 410 parking lot around 9:45AM when the group starting in Greenwater arrives. Riders starting here will have a ride of approximately 45 miles RT.
3.Start at the Sunrise Ranger station @ 10 – 10:15 (when the group arrives) for a total of 40 miles roundtrip. This will make for a very challenging 40 miles since the serious climbing (4000 feet) begins almost immediately after leaving the station. To get to the ranger station, follow the brown signs on 410.
Rain cancels. Dress for the weather at summit.
Questions? Contact Maggie Cable (360) 561-2949 mecable@comcast.net
Road to Roubaix Film
At the August meeting the club will be screening the film Road to Roubaix. You can watch the trailer here- http://www.masterlinkfilms.com/ .
The film provides a retrospective on the history of the Queen of the Classics, telling the story from the point of view of riders, mechanics, and fans. It combines candid interviews with stars like Sean Kelly, Tom Boonen, Lance Armstrong, and Fabian Cancellara with archival footage and panoramic cinematography.
It looks to be a winner, so don’t miss it. As always, the film will show at the general meeting at the Capital Museum Coach House (211 SW 21st Avenue
Olympia, WA 98501) at 7:30pm on the first Wednesday of the month (August 4th).
