[BHV] We Want You!

Thu Jan 3 10:53:46 EST 2008

Bobbo-

I am interested in trying racing next year; however, I've never raced 
before. I know Vanessa was on the Cornell team and has experience. I 
talked to Brian on one of the rides last summer about the team and he 
convinced me I should give it a try. So, add another woman to the list.

Ruth Sherman

Bob Nunnink wrote:
> Greetings: (now there is a phrase that strikes fear into every man of a  
> certain age)
> 
>  You are in invited to join the elite group of BHV cyclists collectively 
> known as the "Race Team".  This years 2008 team is shaping up to be very 
> exciting and dynamic.  We have a hardcore of veterans returning;  Brian 
> "Cat 4 soon to be Cat 3 Klotz", Dave "Boy did he get fast" Prugh, Jeff 
> "Riding gets me away from these dang kids"  Frutchey,  Ryan "Triathlon 
> Finisher, Restaurant Owner, New Home Owner Whew!" Morales, George "King 
> of Cross" Hluck,  and Tim "work all Winter ride all Summer" Carlson and 
> myself Capt Bobbo "He like to ride in the cold?" Nunnink.  Joining us 
> for the new season so far are our first woman rider Vanessa "I love my 
> Cervelo" McCafferty.  We are currently in negotiations with the member 
> of the Amish Pursuit team; Scott "the Artiste" Ouderkirk and his 
> talented leadout soon to be lead riders Dan & John Hertzler . Any rider 
> interested in racing is welcome to join.
> 
> 
> 2008 Highlights
> 
>     * We become an official USCF licensed Team
>     * New Race Jerseys with a New Title Sponsor
>     * A full Race Calender of events 56 races Wow!
>     * Our own race the BHV Circuit race in Corning coming this May
>     * Weekly training rides
> 
> Need more motivation then that to join us here is an excellent article 
> by Jim Langley
> "
> *I joined Team Bike Trip, a masters racing squad. *
>  
> At 54, I wasn't at all sure I wanted to be on a team or whether I could 
> meet the 10-race-a-year requirement. But a friend on the squad 
> encouraged me to give it a try. As a direct result cycling changed 
> significantly -- and for the better.
>  
> Many of you in the RBR audience are middle-age guys and gals who define 
> yourselves as "fast recreational" roadies. You don't pin on a number 
> often, if ever, but you may be curious about what racing offers those of 
> us whose main cycling incentive is simply that we love to ride.
>  
> I'm happy to share 6 lessons I learned on my race team in 2007:
>  
> ---*Goals keep you motivated.*  Obviously, after so many consecutive 
> rides I don't have motivation issues. But the team gives me even more 
> incentive to ride regularly. We have a coach and riders all trying to 
> improve and succeed. An important part of this process is setting 
> reasonable goals, such as achieving certain times or placings in 
> specific events.
>  
> Once you're committed (sending in race entry fees helps), it's easier to 
> eat right, find time to stretch, do your push-ups and crunches, get 
> enough rest and so on. Weekly team workouts provide short-term 
> objectives that build confidence and keep you focused on seasonal goals.
>  
> ---*You still have it.*  By "it" I mean fitness, strength, athletic 
> prowess. Even though I never missed a ride in the last couple of years, 
> I felt like I was slipping. Guys were starting to catch me on climbs 
> (sound familar Paul?), which I always felt were my strength. I was 
> seeing slower average speeds even if I tried hard to match my old times.
>  
> I'm happy to report that getting into racing changed all that. At 54 I'm 
> feeling as fit and fast as ever. The main reason is because . . .
>  
> ---*Intensity gets results.*  This may be the most valuable lesson of 
> 2007. I give full credit to our coach, *Mark Edwards*, also a masters 
> racer, who has us on a strict diet of intense intervals to prepare for 
> NorCal's typical hilly 50- to 60-mile road races.
>  
> Gone are the days of steady 5-hour rides, Saturday and Sunday group 
> hammerfests, and 60-minute kill-yourself lunch rides. Instead, 4 days a 
> week you'll find us pushing ourselves up local hills doing multiple 6- 
> or 20-minute repeats. They train our metabolisms in just the right way 
> for racing.
>  
> I wasn't sure such short, hard training could make a difference, but it 
> has. It takes less time, too, compared to the hours I used to put in. 
> Intervals are not as difficult as you might think when you're chasing 
> teammate training partners or trying to keep them from catching you.
>  
> ---*Easy rides are even easier.*  When you go as hard as we do during 
> interval sessions you feel wasted afterwards. The only way you can 
> recover for the next tough team workout is to take a day off or, if you 
> ride every day, pedal very easily.
>  
> I thought I knew how to soft pedal, but in 2007 I took it to an even 
> lower level. I no longer react when riders pass. I just spin along, 
> focusing on loosening my legs. We've all heard that's how pros ride for 
> recovery, and it's kind of cool knowing that the slower you go, the 
> better you're training.
>  
> ---*Technology counts.*  As a bike nut I'm totally into cycling 
> technology. But there's nothing like racing to fan the flames. At events 
> I see guys on sub-14-pound rigs thanks to super high-tech parts like 
> $5,000 carbon wheelsets. That kind of weight savings can make a huge 
> difference and it spurs a separate race: I need to keep my bike as 
> competitive as my body.
>  
> Power meters are another big development. Everyone's got one, and it's 
> clear that if you're not tuning into the key numbers (or you don't have 
> a coach doing it for you) you're probably not achieving your potential. 
> I got a power meter for Christmas so Coach Edwards can further refine my 
> training.
>  
> ---*Cycling is more fun.*  One of the nicest surprises about getting 
> back into competition after many years away was rediscovering how 
> enjoyable racing is. I was worried that it would be dangerous and that 
> if you aren't competitive you have no business being out there. But 
> racing is actually very user-friendly. Whether you ride with the leaders 
> or are just hoping for a top-20 finish, it's thrilling to be out there 
> and getting the best out of yourself.
>  
> Racers are bike fanatics just like you. Given half a chance they're more 
> than happy to tell you about their bikes, the training they're doing, 
> their favorite local rides and more. You'll make friends and feel right 
> at home.
> 
> You can visit the official web site for the race team here
> 
>  http://groups.google.com/group/kingsbury-bhv-race-team 
> 
> We have racing ebooks in the files section, the race calendar and it's a 
> email listserver that keeps the BHV server unclogged with race business. 
> So act now if you are not on the race team google group I will add you.
> 
> 
> See you at Dana's fund raiser
> 
> Bobby Nunnink
> 
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