Laguna Seca Twilight Crits

Just something to salivate over in the 100 degree heat. I know, I sometimes hate me too. See you tonight!

MAZDA RACEWAY MONTHLY TWILIGHT RIDES
Want to Get On Track With Your Bicycle?

MONTEREY, Calif., (March 26, 2009) – To bring more on-track experiences to the fans of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, the track is opening the circuit for a bicycle ride every month starting on April 8.

Nothing beats the first time a driver goes through the corkscrew and it is an even bigger rush on a bicycle. Everyone is encouraged to come to the track with their bike and helmet to pedal with the staff on the world renowned race track. For those training for the Sea Otter Classic, it’s a great opportunity to preview the course.

The ride will be from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on April 8 and the cost will be $10 per rider. A portion of the fee will be donated to charity.

Going forward in 2009, the track will hold the monthly Twilight Bike Ride on May 20, June 17, July 22, August 19, September 16 and October 14.

Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca was established in 1957. The world-renowned raceway has been operated since its inception by the Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula (SCRAMP), a not-for-profit 501C(4) corporation. Each race season, SCRAMP donates its net proceeds to the volunteer groups that help put on the races.

Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca’s world-class 2009 racing schedule includes the Festival of Speed featuring Rolex Grand-Am Series May 15-17, Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix featuring MotoGP World Championship July 3-5, the 36th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races August 14-16 and the Monterey Sports Car Championships featuring the American Le Mans Series October 9-11.

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Pecking order

So all this hype about who's the man on Astana? Johan knows exactly what cards to play, and Lance and Alberto have to listen and follow orders. Do you think these guys are riding in this order for any other reason than to set up the boss? Guess the 40 k TT on Thursday will say the rest!

Coast to the Coast

So if there is anyone else as tired of waking up into 80 degree weather as I am, let me see a show of hands! So let's go riding on the coast next weekend; I have an apartment which will sleep a few fairly comfortably. Just don't forget to bring your arm warmers and vests. Ping me if you are interested. We can ride Monterey and even head up to Redwood City or Santa Cruz to ride some of the ToC roads (sorry - I don't have my mtb w/ me :-( )

Cafe

whoa

This guy (Chris Hipp) was good, he passed away yesterday on his way to a morning group ride. Many may have seen him around the crits, he was always up near the front and still finishing it off with a result, especially in the last weeks p,1,2's. One more reason to keep your priorities straight.

To read more check this out.
http://norcalcyclingnews.com/

This was him at San Rafael over the past weekend.

P.S. its good to see some guys using this thing, keep it up i still check it!

nice mtn pics, must have been a sweet 4th
what's up with the 7am ride at Steven's on thur
is it road from Steven's or driving to the mtns from Steven's...
let me know, i'd like to go for a spin with the crew


take care,
montoya

hey how goes it

What's up everyone, that ever checks the blog. Glad to hear some of you are still riding. Some of us are going to try to make it out Thursday morning, meeting 7am at shop. Craig travilliyano (from shop) and I made it out this morning for a ride to Humphry's, I was feeling fat and slow, and it was hot. Luckily Craig is in much worse cycling shape than I am, and he made me feel fast even though I'm not. Thanks Craig. And good job Pete Monty, and yeah Dennis is a good guy. he also rides mtb and road so we gotta get him out there. Here are some photos from our 4th of July epic mtb ride, the Ducey-Ershim jeep trail from Kaiser Pass to Courtright. It was Matt Barr, J Stu, Root, Chris Travers, fast down hiller Mike Males, and me.

for those interested in some tennis updates...
i lost my friday match...gave it away...first match
jitters, under the lights, center court, people watching and i couldn't put a first serve in...
saturday i rode with the crew for 5 hours (walkers)which i think helped
me in my second match which i won 7-5, 3-6,6-0 very proud to actually play
unfortunately, i had to play another match 1hour later
i lost to a 12 year old kid who placed the ball side to side
off the line and he was so consistent...so i took 6th out of 16 earning 16 points
i believe a guy name Dennis who rides Giant from Steven's won the 4.0 which is
the level i signed up for...he seems like a cool guy and knows everyone in the shop
i plan on riding the tue/thur 6pm rides if any ones else is heading out...cool

take care,
montoya

yo,

just wanted to say great ride today guys
steady 5 hour ride to walkers and home
well back to the tennis courts tomorrow morning
got an 8am match at copper river country club

take care,

montoya