Calendar of Rides and Events

Co-ed Ride-a-Century Clinic
September 11 2008 7:00 pm
Peachtree Bikes
Presenters: Sorellas Julie Gazmararian and Anne Ledbetter

Mark your calendars!

Want to ride a century? Now is your chance to learn how.

Julie Gazmararian and Anne Ledbetter will be at Peachtree Bikes, Thursday September 11 at 7:00 to speak and answer questions on riding a century, supported or on your own. We will discuss what and how much you need to eat and drink, training methods for your body and your brain, what supplies to bring to keep yourself relatively happy and rolling until mile 100.

This clinic is 12-weeks before Anne and Steve's Second Annual Silver Comet Base Miles Century and Potluck Dinner on December 6th. Otherwise called "Let's ride our bikes with friends to Alabama on the Silver Comet instead of going to the mall to Christmas shop." This is a self supported base mile pace century to the Alabama state line and back on the Silver Comet. Requirements: bring a pot luck item for dinner.

Julie Gazmararian is an enthusiastic endurance rider/racer-completing several 12, 24 and 48 hour races. Most recently, she competed in the 1,000-mile Race Across the West.

Anne Ledbetter is an avid touring cyclist having done numerous long distance bike trips in Asia and Europe. She also worked for Adventure Cycling (then called Bikentennial) leading trips including their northern tier self supported cross country bike trip.

We hope to see you at the clinic and ride!

Questions and RSVP to:  anne@barkphotography.com

Women's Only MTB Clinic with Pro Mountain Biker Krista Park and Sorella's Laina Hamilton
Yellow River Mountain Bike Festival
October 18th, 2008 9am-12pm

Join professional mountain bike racer Krista Park of Team Kenda Titus Hayes and Sorella Sport mountain bike racer Laina Hamilton for a women's-only mountain bike clinic at the Yellow River Mountain Bike Festival. Krista and Laina will cover topics such as improved vision, balance, cornering, and negotiating obstacles. Come on out for a fun morning in the dirt!

Monday Night Easy Women's Ride - Avondale Pizza - On Sept 8 & 15, the Monday Night ride time start will be moved back to 6:15pm. Please check back for updates regarding autumn ride time starts!
An easy/conversational/recovery paced ride of 18-20 miles. Great ride for learning about group riding skills and etiquette. No one will be left behind (no-drop ride). Meet in the parking lot behind Avondale Pizza in Avondale Estates (just east of Decatur). Please bring a red blinky for safety when daytime hours are limited. Come ready to ride, chat, and meet some fellow Sorellas. View cue sheet

Wednesday Women’s Only Buckhead Ride - 6:30pm
Meet in the Peachtree Bikes Parking Lot. This is a fast ride which offers plenty of hill climbing and an occasional sprint. We will regroup at the top of a few climbs, but if you are unsure about your ability to keep up, please print a map and bring it with you. This is not a no-drop ride. 21 Miles. Non- Sorella women are welcome and encouraged to come. We usually have dinner afterwards at a local restaurant. No ride if raining. View route map.

Group Riding Tips by Mike Masters - This is an excellent piece written by a good friend of the Sorella's. Take a second and read this article, your fellow riders will thank you.

Important
Helmets are required for all rides. By participating in any ride you accept the risks and responsibilities associated with group rides. You are ultimately responsible for your own personal safety. The ride listing is provided for the convenience of riders. Rides listed are neither sponsored nor run by Sorella Cycling, Inc . By participating in any ride, riders accept the risks and responsibilities associated with such physical activity and group rides and agree to hold Sorella Cycling,Inc, its officers, directors, members and sponsors harmless from any claim whatsoever. Please enjoy your ride and wear helmets, use lights at night, and obey the rules of the road applicable to all vehicles.