The winds were howling just south of Iowa City for the second of the Iowa Spring Classic Series races. A continuous wind of 22 mph with almost constant gusts of 32 mph greeted the racers on Saturday. Not quite as many Pink women made the jaunt to the start line as the previous week for this very hilly race.
Why does it seem that the softest part of the course is always only up hill and against the strongest wind? Maybe it is Mother Nature's cruel sense of humor aimed at bicyclists! But you know it is windy when the cross winds about knock you and the bike over with a sudden chuckle.
Lee hopped aboard her newly customized cross bike and hung on to take second place. Yes, this year she actually beat a few other riders!
Your Roving Race Reporter,
Luann
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Loren, Joann Lead Pink Romp at Colfax
The Pink Team made a big splash at the first Iowa Spring Classic Series race in Colfax. The very hilly course was a cruel reminder to many of all of the training that went awry over the winter. But that did not deter our awesome team.
Loren and Joann went 1-2 in the women's Cat 4 race. Janan and Julie G took 5th and 6th respectively. It is always a great race day when Pink takes 4 of the top 6 spots.
Great job to all that braved the brisk weather to tackle some gravel.
Your Roving Race Reporter,
Luann
Loren and Joann went 1-2 in the women's Cat 4 race. Janan and Julie G took 5th and 6th respectively. It is always a great race day when Pink takes 4 of the top 6 spots.
Great job to all that braved the brisk weather to tackle some gravel.
Your Roving Race Reporter,
Luann
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
VELOROSA FUN!!!!
With the 2010 biking season under wraps, the ladies and gents of VeloRosa gathered at team sponsor Orlando's for a celebration. The year was recapped. It include races, rides, pink day on RAGBRAI, laughter and planning for 2011.
The following links will take you to see all of the fun.
WARNING: this may make you laugh hysterically so if you are work, stay in control!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlmOhRZ4IaU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUHig77ViWI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WikFl7jja6A
It looks like you may have to cut and paste...............but trust me it is worth the effort.
Remember, you too can join the team. See the link in the sidebar. Women, biking and fun. Is there a better way to spend your summer? All abilities welcome......we are a riding club with a little racing habit. Helping women ride bikes since 2007!
Your roving race reporter,
Luann
The following links will take you to see all of the fun.
WARNING: this may make you laugh hysterically so if you are work, stay in control!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlmOhRZ4IaU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUHig77ViWI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WikFl7jja6A
It looks like you may have to cut and paste...............but trust me it is worth the effort.
Remember, you too can join the team. See the link in the sidebar. Women, biking and fun. Is there a better way to spend your summer? All abilities welcome......we are a riding club with a little racing habit. Helping women ride bikes since 2007!
Your roving race reporter,
Luann
Ladies Night Tuesday, March 8
Come out for an evening a great women talking biking. Guys are welcome too!!!
Food, drink, give-aways, demos, test ride great bikes, seminars like how to change a flat!
Bike World West 6-8 p.m.
Pink Ride for Livestrong
Melinda R encouraged a team to participate in the Livestrong Ride at Jordan Creek. Melinda, Melissa Coffey (Melinda's sister), Tobin Bennett, Brenda Schwartztrauber, wearing the awesome CANCER SUCKS shirt, teamed up to ride for this worthy cause.
Laura K, who was moonlighting for DMOS, also joined in the fun.
This proves again that VeloRosa, ladies and gents, are more than just bike riders, but caring members of the community!
Your roving race reporter,
Luann
LOREN BLAZES CIRREM COURSE ON FRIGID DAY
As the temps on February 26, 2011 hovered below 20 degrees and the snow turned to sleet, everything seemed to melt away around Loren Uscilowski who was riding for Pink Team! The roads were covered with fresh gravel, snow and ice but none of that mattered as she ripped through her METRIC in just over 5 hours.
The 62-mile course was exceptionally hilly, per Kent Carlson, one of the event coordinators. As if the self-supported ride was not challenging enough. That means one carries all food, water and repair supplies. There is a mid-point check in that has some water and cookies. Otherwise, it was just a peaceful ride through the Iowa country side.
Dee pushed Dave throughout the ride to become the first co-ed tandem to cross the line. They feared a new set of competitors whom were out to challenge them. However, years of experience paid off for two of our favorite Pink Riders!
Other members of the team joined Julie Goodman on the CIRREM shorty. Kim and Karolyn logged about 25 miles and managed to find a wild-game feed which provided some warmth and beverages during their journey. It seems like those two can find a gathering no matter where they go....a great testament to outstanding bikers!
Julie G and Lisa had a shorter version of this ride and were back in time to support the other riders as they returned to the Tap.
I started and made it just past the mid-point of the the Metric where good sense lead me back to the Cumming Tap for food and beverages. Really, I could not catch Loren and have absolutely no sense of direction. In my delirious state I said, "When did we go under I-35?" to which Kent answered, "You went over it....it was that wide, paved road with all of the cars." Maybe I should stick to blogging and beer.
Prost! to all who attempted and those who conquered!
Your roving race reporter,
Luann
The 62-mile course was exceptionally hilly, per Kent Carlson, one of the event coordinators. As if the self-supported ride was not challenging enough. That means one carries all food, water and repair supplies. There is a mid-point check in that has some water and cookies. Otherwise, it was just a peaceful ride through the Iowa country side.
Dee pushed Dave throughout the ride to become the first co-ed tandem to cross the line. They feared a new set of competitors whom were out to challenge them. However, years of experience paid off for two of our favorite Pink Riders!
Other members of the team joined Julie Goodman on the CIRREM shorty. Kim and Karolyn logged about 25 miles and managed to find a wild-game feed which provided some warmth and beverages during their journey. It seems like those two can find a gathering no matter where they go....a great testament to outstanding bikers!
Julie G and Lisa had a shorter version of this ride and were back in time to support the other riders as they returned to the Tap.
I started and made it just past the mid-point of the the Metric where good sense lead me back to the Cumming Tap for food and beverages. Really, I could not catch Loren and have absolutely no sense of direction. In my delirious state I said, "When did we go under I-35?" to which Kent answered, "You went over it....it was that wide, paved road with all of the cars." Maybe I should stick to blogging and beer.
Prost! to all who attempted and those who conquered!
Your roving race reporter,
Luann
Saturday, January 8, 2011
IOWA ROLLER RACE SKED
The 2011 Al Kreitler Memorial Killer 2-Mile Roller Races have been posted at iowabicycling.org There are additional links at that site.
There will be a prize drawing for a set of Kreitler Challenger rollers w/fan at the final roller race.
To be eligible in the drawing you must compete in four of eight roller races.
Photo "borrowed" from Bike World website
SKED
Sunday, January 9th – Valley West Wipeout Roller Race (West Des Moines, IA)
Saturday, January 15th – Harper’s Cycling & Fitness Rollerhead 2 Miles (Muscatine, IA)
Saturday, January 22nd – Rollin’ the Rapids (Cedar Rapids, IA)
Sunday, January 23rd – Fort Dodge TriSport Rock ‘N Roller Race (Fort Dodge, IA)
Saturday, January 29th – Healthy Living Expo Roller Race presented by Smart (Des Moines, IA)
Sunday, February 6th – Velosport Racing Iowa Roller Race (Davenport, IA)
Saturday, February 12th – Bickel’s Killer 2-mile Roller Race (West Burlington, IA)
Sunday, February 27th – Ames Assault Roller Race (Ames, IA)
Your Roving Race Reporter,
Luann
There will be a prize drawing for a set of Kreitler Challenger rollers w/fan at the final roller race.
To be eligible in the drawing you must compete in four of eight roller races.
Photo "borrowed" from Bike World websiteSKED
Sunday, January 9th – Valley West Wipeout Roller Race (West Des Moines, IA)
Saturday, January 15th – Harper’s Cycling & Fitness Rollerhead 2 Miles (Muscatine, IA)
Saturday, January 22nd – Rollin’ the Rapids (Cedar Rapids, IA)
Sunday, January 23rd – Fort Dodge TriSport Rock ‘N Roller Race (Fort Dodge, IA)
Saturday, January 29th – Healthy Living Expo Roller Race presented by Smart (Des Moines, IA)
Sunday, February 6th – Velosport Racing Iowa Roller Race (Davenport, IA)
Saturday, February 12th – Bickel’s Killer 2-mile Roller Race (West Burlington, IA)
Sunday, February 27th – Ames Assault Roller Race (Ames, IA)
Your Roving Race Reporter,
Luann
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