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BVM Engineering is proud to be the 2008 Presenting Sponsor for Sorella Cycling.

Would you like to be part of Sorella Cycling? 2009 Membership Form

Sorella Cycling's mission is to foster a supportive and open environment for women of all ages and abilities to ride their bicycles for fitness, recreation and racing. Our founding members are a group of talented women, both on and off our bicycles, who want to support and promote community in a women's cycling club. Our veteran riders and racers conduct women's cycling clinics including skills, safety, and maintenance and provide mentoring to our members. Members participate in several weekly group rides, frequent road and mountain bike races, and community service events.



Sorella Cycling Named USAC Division III Club of the Year!!!
http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=3975


Sorellas Dominate Georgia Cyclocross Series

Overall Series Podium: (L-to-R) Jen Horn, Mari DeMarco, Tiffany Ballew and Holly Barrett


Teamwork in action at the Georgia Cyclocross State Championships
(L-to-R) Holly Barrett, Mari DeMarco and Jen Horn working together in the women's Cat 1/2/3 cyclocross state championships at Ft. Yargo. Teammate Tiffany Ballew took home the GA state jersey!


Donations for Scott Hodge

Scott Hodge, of Addictive Cycles, was in a motorcycle accident Thursday, Oct. 16th. Scott suffered the following injuries from the motorcycle crash: C6 vertebrae fracture, C7 fractured in half but is not separating, C5 is also fractured and causing the most pain but it will heal on it's own. Healing time for the fractures is estimated at 3 to 6 months. His lungs are bruised which has made breathing a little difficult, 1 broken rib and his hip is sore and bruised from hitting the pavement.

Scott does not have medical insurance and we are accepting donations to help him and his family out. There are also some benefit rides in the works so we'll keep you posted on those. If you would like to help out, please click the link below to make a donation. Any help you can offer is greatly appreciated. Make a donation


Cyclocross Podium Sweep at GAX #1 Dahlonega, GA

Tiffany Ballew, Holly Longley, and Mari DeMarco go 1-2-3 in the CX1/2/3 race on October 5th. This was a great way to kick off the season. Nice work, ladies!

Simpson and Ballew take 1st & 2nd at the Black Bear Rampage

Congrats to Loretta Simpson and Tiffany Ballew for taking first and second place at the 2nd annual Black Bear Rampage.

Sorella Mari DeMarco represents the orange and blue in Seattle!

Mari DeMarco at her first race of the season in Seattle, Washington.


Sorellas make a strong showing at 6/12 Hours of Dauset

Alison Lowry and Bren Morawa took 1st and 2nd place respectively at the 6 Hours of Dauset. Patti Simpson (not pictured) took 2nd place in the women's 12-hour race. Nice work, ladies!

Tiffany Ballew takes 1st at Rivers Edge Mountain Bike Marathon in Charlotte, NC

Tiffany Ballew on her way to the top podium spot.

Our final Monday night ride this season was held on Sept 29th. See you in the spring!


Sorella's on the Monday Night Ride

Sorella Mountain Bike Coach Lynda Wallenfels takes 3rd at TransRockies on a singlespeed!

Coach Lynda (pictured wearing her Sorella jersey) tackles a tough climb during the 7-day TransRockies Stage Race VII in Canada. She and her partner, Dave Harris raced on single-speeds, making the arduous race even tougher. They took 3rd place in the Open Mixed class. Way to go, Lynda and Dave!

2008 Club Photo Shoot

Thanks to Anne Ledbetter Photography for this great shot!


Dog Days Criterium Photo Finish!

Mary Pat Jones (#710) throws her bike across the line at the Aaron's Dog Days Crit in Grant Park.

Sorellas work together to get teammate the win at the Georgia Games Road Race in College Park, GA

Konnie Linenberg and Sorella title sponsor, Bren Morawa, crossing the finish line at the Georgia Games Road Race. Konnie and Bren both played a big role in helping teammmate, Mary Pat Jones take the top podium spot. A team of nine Sorellas competed in the Cat 4 Road Race. Way to go, ladies!

Sorella Julie Gazmararian rides 934.3 miles during the Race Across the West almost non-stop!!

Julie pulling out of the time station in Durango, Colorado. Julie started in Oceanside, CA and rode to Chama, New Mexico over the course of 3 days during the Race Across America. We are so proud of you Julie!

Sorella represents at the Tulsa Tough Crits
Kirsten Davis racing strong during the NRC Pro/1/2 race in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Check out Sarah Crawford's Tulsa Race Report!


Sorella teamwork shows at the Roswell Crit

Sarah Crawford and Nancy Jones in a break away during the Roswell Crit.
Read the Race Report from Roswell and Sunny King Crits from Sorella Nancy Jones here.



Accomplishments


GA Cross Series - OVERALL Standings
2008
Cat 1/2/3  
Tiffany Ballew 1st
Holly Barrett 2nd
Mari DeMarco
3rd
Jen Horn 5th


GA Cross Series - Dallas, GA
Dec. 2, 2008
Cat 1/2/3  
Tiffany Ballew 4th
Mari DeMarco 5th
Holly Barrett
6th
Jen Horn 7th


GA Cross Series - Conyers, GA
Nov. 30, 2008
Cat 1/2/3  
Mari DeMarco 2nd
Jen Horn
3rd


GA Cross Series - Winder, GA
Nov. 23, 2008
Cat 1/2/3  
Tiffany Ballew 2nd
Mari DeMarco 4th
Jen Horn
5th
Holly Barrett 6th


GA Cross Series - Blairsville, GA
Nov. 16, 2008
Cat 1/2/3  
Tiffany Ballew 1st
Holly Longley 2nd
Jen Horn
3rd


GA Cross Series - Rome, GA
Nov. 9, 2008
Cat 1/2/3  
Tiffany Ballew 2nd
Holly Longley 3rd
Mari DeMarco 5th
Jen Horn 6th


GA Cross Series - Conyers, GA
Nov. 2, 2008
Cat 1/2/3  
Tiffany Ballew 1st
Holly Longley 3rd
Mari DeMarco 4th


Crank Brothers GP - Louisville, KY
Oct. 26, 2008
Cat 3/4  
Tiffany Ballew 3rd
   
Crank Brothers GP - Louisville, KY
Oct. 25, 2008
Cat 3/4  
Tiffany Ballew 4th
   
GA Cross Series - Savannah, GA
Oct. 19, 2008
Cat 1/2/3  
Tiffany Ballew 2nd
Holly Longley 3rd
Mari DeMarco 6th


Ohio Valley Cross-Harbin Park
Cincinnati, OH
Oct. 12, 2008
Cat 3/4  
Tiffany Ballew
2nd
   
Ohio Valley Cross-Java Johnnies
Cincinnati, OH
Oct. 11, 2008
Cat 3/4  
Tiffany Ballew
2nd
   
Dirty Spokes 6 and 12 Hour Race #3
Conyers, GA
Oct. 11, 2008
12 Hour
 
Norma Rainwater
1st
Patti Simpson
2nd
Linda Demma
3rd
6 Hour

Melissa Matthews
4th
Alison Lowry
5th
2-person co-ed

Brigette Dusack

Kindle Lord

   
GA Cross Series - Dahlonega, GA
Oct. 5, 2008
Cat 1/2/3  
Tiffany Ballew
1st
Holly Longley
2nd
Mari DeMarco
3rd
   
Ohio Valley CX - Louisville, KY
Sept. 28, 2008
Cat 3/4  
Mary Craighead
4th
   
Black Bear Rampage - Ducktown, TN
Sept. 28, 2008
Expert  
Loretta Simpson 1st 
Tiffany Ballew 2nd 
Shannon Greenhill 6th 
Sport 19-34
Jen Horn 3rd 
Sport 35+
Susie Council 5th 
Laina Hamilton 8th 
Beginner  
Brigette Dusack 6th
   

Rad Racing GP of CX - Lakewood, WA
Sept. 21, 2008

Cat 4  
Mari DeMarco 7th
   

FSA Star Crossed - Redmond, WA
Sept. 20, 2008

Cat 3/4  
Mari DeMarco 21st
   
6/12 Hours of Dauset - Jackson, GA
September 20th, 2008
Women's 12-hour race
Patti Simpson 2nd
Anne Ledbetter 5th
Women's 6-hour race
Alison Lowry
2nd 
Bren Morawa 3rd 
Melissa Mathews 7th 
Lisa Rolf 13th 
   
Rivers Edge MTB Marathon
Charlotte, NC
Sept. 7, 2008
Women 30-39  
Tiffany Ballew 1st 
Women 40-49
Bren Morawa 2nd 
   
US 10K Cycling Classic - Atlanta, GA
Sept. 1, 2008
Pro/1/2/3
Kirsten Davis 8th 
Nancy Jones 29th 
Amy Lang 30th 
Sarah Crawford 31st
   
BMW Omnium - Chattaooga, TN
Aug. 29 & 30, 2008
River Gorge Road Race
Pro W /1/2/3  
Kirsten Davis 4th 
Chattaooga Downtown Criterium
W 3/4
Mary Pat Jones 5th
   
SRAM Elite Women’s National Criterium Championships - Downers Grove, IL Aug. 16, 2008
Pro/1/2/3
Kirsten Davis 13th 
   
Downers Grove USA Cycling Criterium, Downers Grove, IL, 8/16/08
Pro/1/2/3
Kirsten Davis 20th 
   
Fools Gold 50 - Dahlonega, GA
August 16th, 2008
Shannon Greenhill
1st
Norma Rainwater 2nd
Loretta Simpson 9th 
Emilie Soderstrom 11th 
Cath Simonson 13th
Laina Hamilton 15th 
Sunny Sandidge 16th 
Anne Ledbetter 20th 
   
Aaron's Dog Days Criterium
Atlanta, GA
August 10, 2008
Women's Cat 1/2/3
Kirsten Davis 1st
Women's Cat 3/4
Mary Pat Jones 3rd
   
Dog Days Road Race
Cherokee County, GA
August 9th
Women's Cat 3/4
Loretta Simpson 1st place
Pam White 5th place
   
GA State Championship Series #8
– August 3rd, 2008 –
Pig Trails, Macon, GA
XC W3  
Linda Demma 1st place
Alison Lowry 2nd place
Patti Simpson 4th place
Gwyneth Lodge 5th place
XC W4  
Melissa Mathews 4th place
   
Thursday Night Time Trial (TNT) Series - Final Standings
Chicopee Woods, Gainesville, GA
Sport/Expert Women 30+
Norma Rainwater 1st place
Aimee Murphy 2nd place
Anne Ledbetter 3rd place
Beginner Women 30+
Brigette Dusack 2nd place
   
Gwinnett Bike Fest
Road Atlanta Circuit Race
July 24th
Women's Cat 1/2/3
Sarah Crawford 7th place
Women's Cat 3/4
Mary Pat Jones
4th place
Brenda Morawa 10th place
   
Gwinnett Bike Fest
Downtown Norcross Criterium
July 25th
Women's Cat 1/2/3
Sarah Crawford 7th place
Women's Cat 3/4
Mary Pat Jones
2nd place
   
Gwinnett Bike Fest
Road Race July 26th
Women's Cat 1/2/3
Sarah Crawford 7th place
Women's Cat 3/4
Mary Pat Jones
3rd place
Linda Demma 9th place
Aimee Murphy 10th place
Gwyneth Lodge 11th place
Pam White 13th place
   
Gwinnett Bike Fest
Progress Center Circuit Race
July 27th
Women's Cat 1/2/3
Sarah Crawford 10th place
Women's Cat 3/4
Mary Pat Jones 1st place
Nancy Garfield 7th place
Erin Christman 8th place
Pam White 10th place
Vera Kornylak 12th place
   
Georgia State Championship Series #7
– July 20th, 2008 –
Fort Mountain State Park - Chatsworth, GA
XC W3  
Jen Horn 1st place
Pam Jenkins 4th place
Sunny Sandidge 6th place
   
USA Cycling Mtn Bike National Championships
– July 18th, 2008 –
West Dover, VT
XC W3 19-29
Grace Hughes 11th place
   
French Broad Cycling Classic
Asheville, NC
July 18-20, 2008
Pro/1/2/3 Time Trial
Sarah Crawford 9th place
Pro/1/2/3 Brevard Criterium
Sarah Crawford 16th place
Pro/1/2/3 Asheville Criterium
Sarah Crawford 13th place
Cat 4 Time Trial
Nancy Jones 1st place
Cat 4 Brevard Criterium
Nancy Jones 1st place
Cat 4 Asheville Criterium
Nancy Jones 1st place
   
Norton Commons Criterium --July 12th-- Prospect, KY
Cat 4 Women  
Mary Craighhead 6th place
   

Louisville Metro Police Foundation Criterium (NRC)
Louisville, KY, July 12th

W1/2  
Kirsten Davis 10th place
   
The American Mountain Bike Challenge (AMBC) series - Muscatatuck Park
– July 6th, 2008 –
North Vernon, IN
XC W3  
Mary Craighead 2nd place
   
Eastern Fat Tire Association XC Race Series - Horror at Harding Hill XC Race July 6th, 2008
Sunapee, NH
XC W3  
Grace Hughes 2nd place
   
Georgia Games Criterium
June 30th, 2008
Cat 4 Women  
Mary Pat Jones 1st place
   
Georgia Games Road Race
June 29th, 2008
Cat 4 Women  
Mary Pat Jones 1st place
Linda Demma 5th place
Susan Haynes 6th place
Aimee Murphy 8th place
Bren Morawa 9th place
Konnie Linenberg 10th place
Alison Lowry 11th place
Pam White 12th place
   
Thursday Night Time Trial (TNT) Series #2
Chicopee Woods, Gainesville, GA
Thursday, July 17th
Sport/Expert Women 30+
Norma Rainwater 1st place
Aimee Murphy 2nd place
Anne Ledbetter 3rd place
   
Thursday Night Time Trial (TNT) Series #1
Chicopee Woods, Gainesville, GA
Thursday, July 10th
Sport/Expert Women 30+
Aimee Murphy 1st place
Anne Ledbetter 2nd place
   
South Eastern Regional Championship Series - SERC #7
June 29th, 2008
Raccoon Mtn - Chattanooga, TN
XC W2  
Jen Horn 8th place
Sunny Sandidge 15th place
   
Root 66 Race Series--Mt. Snow
June 29th, 2008
West Dover, VT
XC W2 19-34  
Grace Hughes 3rd place
   
Catamount Outdoor Center Wed. night race series
June 25th, 2008
Catamount Outdoor, Williston, VT
XC W2 19-34  
Grace Hughes 1st place
   
Catamount Outdoor Center
Wednesday night race series
Catamount Outdoor, Williston, VT
June 18th, 2008
Grace Hughes 4th place
   
Race Across the West
California to New Mexico
Women's Division
Julie Gazmararian 934.3 miles
   
South Eastern Regional Championship Series - SERC #6
Issaqueena Trails - Clemson, SC
June 14th, 2008
XC W2  
Bren Morawa 9th place
   
Catamount Outdoor Center Wednesday night race series
Catamount Outdoor, Williston, VT
June 11th, 2008
Grace Hughes 4th place
   
Brookwood Track Race
June 8th, 2008
East Point, GA
Holly Longley 3rd place

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