Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Tuesday Shorts 8/5

ToU
Finally, some big time racing on U.S. roads. The Tour of Utah! Did you know you can watch it live on the line? Click here.

The Eurekan

A multisport festival this weekend. Where? You guessed it Eureka Springs. Click here for details. The event has something for everyone (triathlon, bike rides, bike races & runs) all in 'Little Switzerland'.

"When Béatrice gets wet, she's angry." - Manuel Fumic 
Good stuff from the Cannondale boys. They just make bike riding look fun. Which it is.


Group Rides. 

MONDAY

Fayetteville
Good Bikes ride. Leaving @ 6:30 from Good Bikes (on MLK across from Lowe's). It is intended to be a recovery pace, no-drop, skills-building/technique ride. Everyone is welcome. Hosted by University of Arkansas Cycling & Good Bikes. See Good Bikes or Arkansas Cycling on Facebook for more info.

TUESDAY

Fayetteville
Tuesday Night World Championships leaving @ 5:30 from The Bike Route or @ 6 from parking lot adjacent to MopedU. Pace brutal. This is a 'try and drop you' kinda ride. Route TBD.

Rogers
Bellview Elementary
-Leaving @ 5:45 B group (average speed 17-19). Intermediate pace, plenty of of regroups.
-Leaving @ 6:00 A group (average speed 19-21). Fast pace, with a couple regroups.

WEDNESDAY

Rogers
Summer Crit Series. Evans Events is putting on a summer crit series every Wednesday starting June 18th-Aug. 27th in Rogers. Local crits are a great way to get your feet wet if you are a first time racer. For the experienced it's about building/sharpening race fitness. Click here for more information.

THURSDAY

Fayetteville
Athlete Forward/The Bike Route beginner ride. Leaving @ 6:00 from Owl Creek Middle School. Pace easy-moderate. No rider left behind.

Highroller Cyclery ride. Leaves @ 6:15 from Baum Stadium. Route TBD. About 30 miles or so. No drop. Check their Facebook page each week for details.

Rogers
Bellview Elementary
-Leaving @ 5:45 B group (average speed 17-19). Intermediate pace, plenty of regroups.
-Leaving @ 6:00 A group (average speed 19-21). Fast pace, with a couple regroups.

Bentonville
Highroller Cyclery intermediate mountain bike ride. Leaving at 6:15 from the dog park near Slaughter Pen.

Ride fast & be safe, 
WHF

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