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velobella
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Posted: Tue Aug 21st, 2007 06:35 pm |
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It wasn't until the morning was almost over that Laura and I realized we had not taken any pictures. We were just having too much fun to remember.
Laura, Sua, Natasha and I were the bellas amongst the 50 or so other beginners out that morning. Our instructur that day (they rotate) was awesome. He kept all of us busy with drills and learning. The funnest part was doing a team pursuit. We got several chances to practice it and by the end, we were a tight flyin team! And it built up some confidence too.
We finished off the day with a little scratch race and awesome Laura attacked on the first lap. Too much fun watching the guys scramble to chase after her. And too much fun watching how much Laura had gained confidence in just two hours.
And so much fun that we want to go back on Saturday Sept 1..so come out and join us if you can.
You do not need any track or road racing experience. These sessions are especially designed for those who are new to the track. The class is only $5 and track bikes are available to rent for an additional $5.
You will learn basic track etiquette and velodrome rules and then we will get to learn and practice a few track events. Super fun!
The session runs from 8:30-11:30. Arrive a little earlier if you want to rent a bike so that you have time to put your pedals on it and tweak it for you.
More info on the Saturday sessions and other beginner track info is here
http://www.ridethetrack.com/info_sat.html
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Girl Ryan
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Posted: Tue Aug 21st, 2007 07:29 pm |
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Hmm I might have to try this (because I missed the last one!) and the Giro is that weekend too.... maybe another weekend in the bay!
Ryry
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Posted: Wed Aug 22nd, 2007 02:16 am |
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| We want to go too.
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Posted: Thu Aug 23rd, 2007 07:43 pm |
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I plan on being there too - it was fun!
Hey Lil-Ninja - if you are racing the Giro I say head out to the track w/ us, but maybe do half the workout??? All I can say is that Sue had it right...."you will definately feel this in your legs tomorrow"! Uh, you can say that again....it didn't feel super hard when I was out there, but dang my legs were pretty fatigued for the next couple of days (felt a bit more like a weight workout sort of feeling...). On the other hand, you might feel just fine - just thought I'd pass along my 'newbie' leg reactions
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Girl Ryan
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Posted: Fri Aug 24th, 2007 12:10 am |
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Ohhh good tips! I still wanna try it but I will try to keep it light and make sure I spin a lot and do tons of stretches  Thanks so much!
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velobella
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Posted: Fri Aug 24th, 2007 01:02 am |
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A ride afterwards should help
by the way, regular riding on the track will get rid of those track legs you feel the next day.
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Girl Ryan
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Posted: Fri Aug 24th, 2007 04:38 pm |
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Sabine, can Ty and I stay with you guys again for this weekend...?
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Posted: Thu Aug 30th, 2007 03:24 pm |
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Hey Ty & Ry,
You can also stay with us! Steven is not going to the track so I can use the Co.
Laura
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Posted: Thu Aug 30th, 2007 08:32 pm |
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| Who all is going this Sat? I think we might be able to dust off our track bikes and make a trip to Hellyer. Can we have lunch at the Hawaiian place that Sabine knows about? The only thing is that it probably doesn't have margaritas, huh?
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Posted: Thu Aug 30th, 2007 09:08 pm |
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| my hubby and I will be there...always up for food, but I think we need beer at least if no margs???
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velobella
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Posted: Thu Aug 30th, 2007 09:14 pm |
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The Hawaaian place is also not so very veggie friendly.
I think we have:
Sabine
Laura
Soni
Natasha
Linda (think they might)
Erika (think they might)
Ryan (probably not, but putting her up here just in case)
I am bringing the tape measurers!
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Posted: Thu Aug 30th, 2007 09:52 pm |
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velobella wrote:
I am bringing the tape measurers!
does that mean we have to wear orange underwear?!
yes, please, veggie-friendly would be appreciated!
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Posted: Thu Aug 30th, 2007 11:04 pm |
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veggie friendly with beer and/or margaritas...good for me...
Bunny-I'll bring some vids for Pab...
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Posted: Fri Aug 31st, 2007 12:03 am |
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smooches to ippoc!
he'll be sorry he doesn't get to see you
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Posted: Fri Aug 31st, 2007 03:06 am |
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I think Tyler and I are going to make it!! We will go up early Sat morning. It is Tyler's best friends 30th birthday friday so we are going to go out with him... saturday will be tough but we are sooo looking forward to it!
Laura... we totally don't mind crashing with you either... lets just see how full Sabine's place is and we will race in SF on sunday too so whatever works out best for everyone 
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Posted: Fri Aug 31st, 2007 04:10 pm |
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Hey Ry - the Giro is on Monday, so Sunday you can kick back and relax!!!
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velobella
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Posted: Fri Aug 31st, 2007 05:52 pm |
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Yay!!
We are going to have a fun bunch!
Sabine
Laura
Soni
Natasha
Linda
Erika
Ryan
I can't wait! And I really am bringing the tape measurers!
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Posted: Fri Aug 31st, 2007 06:27 pm |
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| and cameras...
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Posted: Fri Aug 31st, 2007 10:47 pm |
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oh man. What a fun group going to the track, unfortunately (or fortunatley), Gordon and I are doing a "barbie back pack" ride to Los Gatos for the night, then, back the next day to Monterey.
But, next time I'll be there to get rid of my "track fatigued" legs. Yes, Sabine...Gordon had told me that same thing ( we just need to go to the track a lot more often!)
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Posted: Sat Sep 1st, 2007 01:11 am |
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i'm gonna go on a mtb ride tomorrow then meet y'all for lunchy after your track stuff....
sabine, or anyone else, know of any nice trails nearby (or within driving distance) to hellyer?
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Posted: Sat Sep 1st, 2007 01:13 am |
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LLLocke55 wrote: i'm gonna go on a mtb ride tomorrow then meet y'all for lunchy after your track stuff....
sabine, or anyone else, know of any nice trails nearby (or within driving distance) to hellyer?
that was me, not linda
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velobella
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Posted: Sat Sep 1st, 2007 01:13 am |
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Santa Teresa is a few minutes away
but how come no ride with us?
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Posted: Sat Sep 1st, 2007 01:21 am |
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| marscat is a partypooper...something about the racing season being over and the track counts as racing...
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velobella
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Posted: Sat Sep 1st, 2007 01:23 am |
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It does not! Especially Saturdays.
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Girl Ryan
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Posted: Sat Sep 1st, 2007 07:37 am |
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Ty and I will see you all tomorrow mornin!!
Oh and I got my upgrade today!!! YAY!!
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Posted: Sat Sep 1st, 2007 01:32 pm |
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| Way to go and congrats Ryan!
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velobella
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Posted: Tue Sep 4th, 2007 06:02 pm |
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Lots of pictures from this past Saturday here
http://www.pbase.com/vanderpoop/sat_track_session_9107
Attachment: Bellas_hammerin.jpg (Downloaded 32 times)
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