Kayt and Gwynna,

I'll likely be warming up during your race, so I won't necessarily be around to yell obnoxiously from the sidelines. So, a few words of advice now.

Gwynna, the start is like a cross race, or that's how you should treat it. I know you are expecting to be dropped, but if you start on the front line and go crazy, you'll last longer.

Kayt, this open race is going to be among your tougher challenges this year. But that doesn't mean you won't rock it. Stay up front, avoid bad splits (likely to happen as there is going to be a wide range of riders here), and stay tucked into the draft of the 1s and 2s. But don't be afraid to go with moves that look promising though. Stan's No Tubes is going to want to control the race. Let them control the field, while you're up in a break with a couple of them!

Don't over-inflate those tires, you want to stick to the pavement, not get bounced around. Success at this race is as much about going fast around corners as it is straight line speed/strength. Be crafty if you have to. Ride smarter, than hard and have fun. WARM UP WARM UP WARM UP. And don't forget to warm up. I'll be cheering for you in my mind with pom poms!

Best place for spectating? Might swing by on my way back from GWB. Don't know if I could stay all the way through the women's, but will see.

EmilyAtwater said:

Best place for spectating? Might swing by on my way back from GWB. Don't know if I could stay all the way through the women's, but will see.

Short course, walk backwards. Hang out on a couple of corners.

Remember, my top secret warm up loop. Head south down the main boulevard from the race and hit up Harlem Hill a couple of times!

Are there any ladies (or Dale) riding tomorrow morning in PP? Wanna?

I'm still in Princeton tomorrow, sadly. Would love to zip up to Nyack or
elsewhere far on Saturday if anyone is game !


On Thu, Jun 19, 2014 at 9:56 AM, Lindsay Weiss <

Homeboy took video of some of the Women's R&A race this weekend.

Hey @Lindsay, I'll be out in the am doing openers, might not be til 6:30 though. 

I'm was planning on coming out in the morning.  Hopefully we can get a few people out and do a few laps together.  Ride starts @ 6, Kayt!

I made a late appearance but could only find Thierry and some bearded madman in KCC kit, mumbling about the sky, circles, and an uphill time trial.

OK I know that I shouldn't hound you guys for the race report since I haven't even told you how amazing Ride the Rockies was, but how did it go? 

Hey Gwynna,

Yes we have the single serving packets of hydration and water bottles. Getting them to you might be tricky...

Of potential interest:

@Emily
I think I can come and see it with you. I saw it was screening last month and missed being able to see it.
Where is it?

and let's be in touch thursday or friday am to confirm?
makeupwithdani@gmail.com

Ladies, Velocio is having a popup store thingy hosted by Kristy Scrymgeour the Founder of Specialized Lulumon.

http://nyvelocity.com/content/equipment/2014/velocio-launch-party-and-pop-store

Daniella Shachter said:

@Emily I think I can come and see it with you. I saw it was screening last month and missed being able to see it. Where is it? and let's be in touch thursday or friday am to confirm? makeupwithdani@gmail.com

Sorry Daniella, my post was misleading.  I can't actually attend unfortunately.  I'm heading out of town for the weekend starting Friday afternoon.  I'm hoping this doc will be screened again sometime so maybe I can catch it.  Still, if you or anyone else is free you should check it out!  @Annamaria, you will be checking out the BFF offerings I believe?

Ladies, this is an unbelievable (so to speak) interview with one of the great American bike racers.

http://www.theouterline.com/perspectives-on-doping-in-pro-cycling-2-inga-thompson-5/

Sorry, I promised a friend a 7:00 meetup (joiners welcome)! Hope to see you soon though! (Like on the bike and not jogging past you all disheveled).

Sorry Kayt, I can't make it out tomorrow morning.  Nice to see you and Erika briefly this morning.  I will see you on Sunday.  

I'll be marshaling at the CP race on sunday if y'all are racing! 

Speaking of marshaling, the L&C and R&A races need marshal captains and registration helpers. If you marshal or help with registration you will get to race for free. One suggested possibility is to marshal for an L&C race (which has no women's field) and then take your free race in the R&A series. It just so happens that we need a marshal for this Saturday's L&C race...

For more info visit the Volunteer at Kissena Races thread.

hi all! im back from vacation and hitting up lots of BFF stuff this weekend, including that pop up shop. text me if youre out an about or want a movie pal 305.766.8384

Anna Maria said:

also, doing a shocking amount of freelance riding. always looking for company. 

Freelance riding...is that like riding with no benefits?

On a serious note, when I'm back from my racing adventures here in Wisconsin. I'll be looking into organizing and leading another long slow group ride, wormhole-style into New Jersey. Stay tuned for more info. And if you haven't already, "star" the mentor thread as that's were I tend to post my organized events.

Anybody doing the Rapha Women's 100 ride? Sunday July 20th.  

I'm planning on doing the Rapha 100. I've got a new pink Pantani jersey
that conveniently matches my bike for the event!


On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 12:17 PM, EmilyAtwater <