Hey everyone,

Just a quick note to tell you about two competitions we'll be running at this year's Gran Prix of Beverly.

Looking for guidance re: good 'cross races this fall . . . checking bikereg but would love to know the "not to miss' events (besides GPG of course). 
And local . . . wasn't there an early season one in Amesbury last year?  Don't see anything up in this area other than GPG.
Thanks.

This just in form Mark Hagen about the passing this week of Bob Beal at the age of 82.

Bob was a tireless supporter of cycling in the US. He was a long time USCF Board member and provided the well known (and coveted) "Bob Beal Medals" for many many races throughout New England. His energy and spirit will be missed.

 FYI,
 
the organizers have finally posted results for Battenkill:
http://tourofthebattenkill.com/2009Results.pdf
Good ride to the ECVers who were out there.
-paul

Dear ECV members,

Just a short note to let you know we have named the race in Beverly: the Gran Prix of Beverly!

Please set your calendars for 13 August and plan to check out a cool night of bike racing. You'll see more info posted here and also on granprixbeverly.com.

-paul

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 The 2009 ECV Time Trial Series dates are as follows:

• May 27, 
  June 10, 24, 
  July 8, 22
  August 5, 19
• Sept. 2 - TTT

Entry fee $8. Pre-pay all 7 races for $45 (you save $11). This event does not fall under USCF. END OF SERIES PRIZES:  MEDALS AWARDED TO RIDERS WHO HAVE COMPLETED 4 OUT OF 6 ITT’s - BASED ON BEST AVERAGE TIME.

Categories: Junior, Women, Senior, 35+, 45+, 55+

Field limit of 50 riders for every race.

Cancellara with his game face one & gold medal glasses

So we're in Sacramento for Valentine's Day.  How cool is that?

Yesterday Fabian Cancellara took the day and squeaked by local favorite Levi.  About 100,000 lined the streets.  It seemed that most were there to catch a glimpse of Lance Armstrong.  In fact, the Astana van look like the site of a Who concert all day long.

Tim J warms up at the ATOC prologue

I'm new with ECV and I've never posted before, so this is a test.  If successful, I'll send a few more pictures and notes.  The wife and I are at the Tour of California for a few days.  Yesterday's time trial was a blast.  We found Tim J warming up at the OUCH van. 
This morning the wind and rain are howling.  It's going to be a long day for the peloton.

I am wondering who plans on doing what kind of races throughout the season. i am a cat 3 cross racer and totally new to road racing so that means i am a cat 5.   is there any members that are a 4 or 5 that plan on racing alot this spring?   i would like people to train with and meet at the races and have some teamates to race with.    I extend this to mountain biking and cross too.    If your interested and want to discuss more u can email me at mikemeuse@gmail.com .   thanks

Various people have emailed me asking for a link to the video I showed at the annual meeting of the Rapha Roller (Cross) event in Portland. There's a couple of bits of interesting video. Here's the video I actually showed at the meeting.