2011 BLOSSOM RIDE

http://www.blossombikeride.com/

Ride Information

Ride Date:

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Start/Finish Line:

Cricket Hollow Park

Olson Ave. and the Kings River

Reedley, California

Directions

Ride Start Times:

100K – 7:30 a.m.

45 mile – 8:30 a.m.

25 mile – 9:30 a.m.

Registration Limit: Registration Limited

to 800 Riders

Same day registration:

There will be no same day registration for the 2011 ride.

Lunch:

12:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Ride Route:

Enjoy a day of beautiful and sometimes challenging cycling. The routes are designed for all levels of riding ability with fully catered rest stops, SAG assistance, and a delicious lunch at the finish.

A portion of the proceeds from the Blossom Trail Bike Ride have previously been donated Team in Training, Fresno Area Down Syndrome Society and the Community Youth Ministries.

On-Line Registration Only - No Refunds - Ride Takes Place Rain or Shine

Limited to 800 Riders

New Year for Velo Visalia!

Here's the most recent update from Velo Visalia.

A lot of things are happening this year with the club and we are started out in the right direction with our weekly Saturday rides from Exeter. This picture was taken from last week when we had 13 riders come out for a beautiful ride.

There will be another ride this Saturday at 12 pm from the Water Tower in Exeter. Get those bikes out of the garage and get riding in this great weather! Come enjoy the fun and fellowship with your other Velo Visalian Members.

Smile Train Ride September 11th

The Smile Train ride will be Saturday September 11. Please set this date aside if you can make it. We would like to ge as many members to ride in this event with our Velo Visalia jerseys on as possible. The ride is open to all so bring along as many friends and potential members as you can.

The 50 mile ride leaves the Lions Roping Arena in Three Rivers (North Fork) and works it's way down to Lemon Cove, up and over Rocky Hill and back to Three Rivers. Phil Vannette and I will work with the promoter, Kevin Foster, to come up with a 25 mile route for those who wish to go 25 miles.

The entry fee is $50.00 (or at least it was last year) and checks are made out directly to the Smile Train. The Smile Train is a national non-profit that sponsors surgery for children with Cleft Palate.

We would like to get twenty-five or thirty VV riders for this event. It is a good warm up for the Lighthouse Century.

You can check out the Smile Train on line www.smiletrain.org
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Bike Mechanic Class Aug 21!

Velo Visalia Cycling Club

Emergency Field Maintenance School

Saturday August 21, 2010

8:00 am to 10:00 am

Wilson’s Cyclery
115 N. West Street
Visalia
734 6175

To be taught by Paul Tenhet, Master Mechanic

Learn the basics of emergency field repair for your bicycle. This class will teach you how to adjust, repair, and rig your bike when you have a breakdown in the field and get you home safely. From flat tires to derailleur adjustment, basic maintenance and what you should keep in your saddle bag. Tips to keep your bike rolling trouble free..
Free of charge. Bring your bike and repair stand if you have one.
Contact RSVP to PeteAlbanese 799 2414
Support your Local Bike Shop

Meeting Aug 12th at 6pm!

We will be having our next cycling club meeting on August 12th at 6pm at Sports Zone. We will have all of our jerseys to hand out so please show up and pick up your jerseys!

Also we will be discussing the Lighthouse Century on September 25th. We need to find out how many of our members are interested in going to the century so we can book hotels and organize rest stops.

Hope to see you all there on Thursday Night!

Ride Hard and Ride Safe!

JERSEY FINALIZED

Velo Visalia's 1st Jersey has been finalized! We should have our Brand New Jersey's from Voler by the end of August (maybe sooner). This has been a long and exhaustive process, and in the end I think we have a jersey that will look great on the road!

TDF Stage 15!

What a stage 15 of the Tour de France! Andy Schleck looked like he was in great form and about to test the legs of Alberto Contador when his chain fell of his small chain ring. Alberto was not only able to catch up with him, but ended up taking 40 seconds from Schleck in the overall standings.

There is a lot of criticism stemming from this move because Alberto attacked and did not wait for Schleck to recover.

We really would love to know what you guys think, so vote in the new poll on the blog!

Ride hard and Ride Safe