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Crockett Hills Trail Workday rescheduled for March 27th, 9:00am | 332 Cummings Skyway, Rodeo

The workday has been rescheduled for March 27th at 9:00 am. The new trails have held up reasonably well, but they were newly constructed going into the winter and need some drainage improvements, the switchback turns could be leveled out, and signs need to be installed before the trails can open. BTCEB Trail Coordinator, Daniel Perkins (drp@btceb.org), is putting together a new RSVP and t-shirt list. Drop him a note so you can get one of our snazzy new t-shirts, and EBRPD brings enough grub to avoid a Lord of the Flies episode.

We’ll be working on a *newly constructed, narrow trail* that was designed for multi-use by former IMBA Trail Care Crew leaders Nat and Rachel Lopes of Hilride. This is the first time in a very long time that EBRPD has embarked on a new multi-use trail building project, especially a narrow-gauge trail open to bikes. It’s a big deal, and cyclists now have an awesome opportunity to show their appreciation and let the District know we like narrow trails!

The schedule includes a half-day of trail work with FREE lunch provided by EBRPD. BTCEB will also provide a FREE BTCEB t-shirt to the first 25 members who RSVP Daniel at drp@btceb.org. Snacks provided by Clif Bar.

Directions
From Highway 4 take the Cummings Skyway Exit and travel north roughly 1.25 miles. You will see an entrance gate to your left, and a sign that says “Trail Event”.

From Highway 80 (North or South), take the Cummings Skyway exit and travel south roughly 2.25 miles. You will see the entrance gate on your right, after the Crockett Blvd stoplight.

Once through the gate, follow the roughly paved road to the meeting location.

As always, call us at 510-761-MTBK for more info (even the day of the event).

Google map of location (with pictures).

Lunch meeting Wednesday to discuss race stories from previous weekend and go over race strategies for upcoming race. Mandatory!!!

New riders at spin class with Peter at 4:45pm and returning riders meet at Live Oak Park at 4:30pm with Mobo and Bobo.

Here’s the standard checklist of items to bring. If you have questions, talk to one of the more experienced riders on the team or ask a coach.
Basics:

• Show up in the morning wearing warm street clothes
• Bring a towel (it will get muddy)
• Have a plastic bag to put wet, muddy items in
• Bring post-ride food and water (it’s very important to start refueling the body immediately after the ride, especially on cold and/or wet days)

Riding Gear

• Bike (tuned and ready to race!)
• Helmet
• Cycling Shoes
• Water – 2 large water bottles or Camelback
• Riding clothing – Coverings for arms and knees are a must with the cooler weather. Also bring a vest or jacket in case it gets cold or wet
• Tube/pump/tool
• Food for ride – sandwiches, energy bars, gels, whatever you like but plan on carrying 500 calories
• Windbreaker or rain jacket (the rain can roll in suddenly during our rides)
• Spare riding gear (just in case the weather is different at the ride location than at home)

The post with the times has been reformatted a bit. Give it another peek to see how you fared against Pug. The dog can ride, I’m telling you. Also, for some historical perspective, check out the post with last season’s times. No word from our friends over at El Cerrito’s site…will the world record be broken this year?

Also, Coach Jon has posted photos from the time trial. They’re both on our photos page, as well he’s posted them on flickr.

Jonah looks ahead

Team lunch meeting in Ms. Kavaler’s room on Wednesday, 3/3 room G304. Will discuss race details and take team orders on supplies. Please be there!

Mobo

No outside ride today. Practice for returning riders at spin class and new riders meet at team office.

Mobo

First run of the team time trail held 02-28-10. Conditions were warm and overcast with slightly wet trail. A bit of foot/dog traffic with overall slower conditions than normal. Everyone rode great and our sympathies to Mekayla whose chain broke at the bottom of the hill – next time!! Let me know if you believe there is a problem with your time. Coach Bobo

What was my time???

Coach Kelly Digs!!

Bobo will teach a solid spin class tomorrow as it is going to rain. Bring music, water bottle and desire to spin hard!

Ride today! Meet at Live Oak Park by 4:30pm.
Mobo