With nothing of interest to report -- seriously, this morning I rode for 45 minutes, stretched and did some core work -- I thought about just mailing it in today. But then I realized that would leave JP with nothing to do all day, so I decided to do some typing.
I've been talking about races and the schedule, but I guess I haven't actually defined what all of that is. I have a few target races that will come at the end of training cycles (periodization, if you'd like to use fancy words), and I'll make those bold. Everything else is of secondary importance or for training. So if you're going to attack and drop me, do it in the secondary races so I don't feel too bad about my form.
March 21 -- Twin Bing Road Race, Sioux City, Iowa
April 4-5 -- Altoona RR/Big Creek RR, Des Moines(ish)
April 19 -- An unnamed crit at Pioneers Park in Lincoln
April 25-26 -- Iowa City RR/Old Capitol Crit, Iowa City
May 9 -- Finchford-Roubaix RR, Finchford, Iowa
May 22-25 -- Memorial Day Weekend. I'm sure I'll be somewhere.
June 6-7 -- Norfolk Classic RR/crit, Norfolk, Neb.
June 20 -- Green Days Criterium, Johnston, Iowa
July 11-12 -- Omaha Cycling Weekend
July 25 -- Cornhusker State Games TT
Aug. 7-9 -- Tour of Kansas City (maybe only two days)
Aug. 22-23 -- Sioux Falls, SD races (if this is the right weekend)
Aug. 29-30 -- Some other race that may or may not happen on this weekend. If it doesn't, I'll adjust accordingly.
Of course, if my hand isn't ready for the March race, I'll start in early April with the Des Moines races. And if it's not ready then ... well, I'll probably freak out. You'll know when it happens.
7 comments:
Looks like a pretty full schedule. I may be on your in the Norfolk Crit since it is a flat coarse.
Aren't you training hard to be able to be on my wheel on all courses, though?
That is the plan. It is too early to talk smack :D
Anyone wanna give me rides in their auto to these out of towners?
I was going to draw up a schedule, then I didn't know what city I would be living in. Then I didn't know what country I would be living in. Now I do know what country I will be living in, and I can't really schedule for that. So whe'll see what happens.
I am game for carpooling if anybody would care to.
Here are the details on the on the Sioux City Race, Sorry it's so long.
The Twin Bing Road Race
The Event
The Twin Bing Road Race is an A and B category race starting in the very
small town of Climbing Hill, Iowa on Saturday, March 21st.
The Course
Starting on the only street in town, the clockwise course will proceed
upward and westward on D54, north on 'Old Hwy 141' (D25), east on D38
past Bronson and south on K64 back to Climbing Hill. You want hills? We
got hills! Nice tarmac all the way around.
The Races
A- (1,2,3) 68 miles (3 laps + hilltop finish) Start: 10:00am
B- (3,4,5) 45 miles (2 laps + hilltop finish) Start: 10:15am
The Cost
$20 (no late fee!)
The Prizes
A- 6 places: $150, 100, 80, 60, 40, 20
B- 4 Places: $100, 70, 50, 30
The Registration
Day-of at the County Sheriff's Substation north side of the street in
Climbing Hill. Registration closes at 9:45am.
Save some time: Fill out a Standard Athlete's Release and bring it with
you. Make checks payable to "SC Velo". Renew your licence now!
The Rules
The Yellow Line rule will be enforced. Yes, we really mean it. Wheels
in, wheels out. Feedzone in front of the Substation.
There will be water and bathrooms at the Substation. Otherwise, come
prepared! The town is a few churches and a dozen or so houses. There is
a cafe but it's probably not open this time of year. There's no gas
station so don't show up running on fumes. If you did Ragbrai in 2006
then the stretch on D38 will be deja vu all over again.
The Directions
Mapquest or Google Climbing Hill, Iowa.
The Go-to Guy
Bill Mize
coupechopper@msn.com
(712) 252-1344
The Sponsor
Palmer Candy
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