NorCal Cycling News

Notables from Hoodie-ville

NorCal riders are doing well up in Oregon this week for the Mt. Hood Classic.  Mount Hood is a ridiculously difficult stage race that tests riders against wind, rain, and steeply long climbs that slap you around like LAPD on critical mass night.

Paul Mach … the big blossom of 2010 … won himself the prologue and then had the jersey taken by United Healthcare during the next day’s criterium.  This is a godsend for the 3-rider BISSELL team ~ as now the UHC boyz will have to defend the jersey in the upcoming, and thoroughly epic Mt Adams road stage.  Mach will show his stripes and ride the wave of UHC riders defense of the jersey … and have a good chance at reclaiming the lead in Friday’s time trial.

Another good showing was put in by the Yahoo’ligans Ryan Parnes, storming to an impressive 3rd for the prologue.  But we do need to work on Parnes’ ceremony attire … as jeans are so no-pro on the podium.

Friday Night Track Racing

Racine Productions is giving you another night of fun and mayhem at the Hellyer Velodrome.  The sound system is fixed for this week … so, looking forward to heckling track riders all night long.  Sterling Sports is providing the food and beverages ~ so come out and race it up, or cheer on the racing.

This week is a special event … Women’s 3/4 racing is highlighted, with only one men’s field (1,2,3).  Sprint tournament is on, as well.  Yeehaw for racing without brakes!
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Sunday is for Butterflies

The Butterfly Criterium is back and I’ll be there announcing all day long.  This is a beautiful event with craploads of prize money.  You might still be able to pre-reg … so, save yourself a few dimes and get on it.

Pacific Grove really turns out the style for this event, so come on down and get your name shouted to the skies.
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Sheila Moon … the Summer Sale is here!

I almost hesitate to post info about this sale ~ just because I want to buy so much of the stuff myself.

It is time again for the Sheila Moon Summer Warehouse Sale & Party!

Come on down for lots of great deals on awesome, fashionable bike clothing for both men & women; tasty beer served up by the Master Murphy Mack; yummy food courtesy of Miss Mary; and some crazy summer fun with other kooky bike geeks!

Date/Time:
Friday, June 18, 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 19, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sheila Moon World Headquarters
4701 San Leandro Street, Unit 102J
Oakland, CA

Bike Valet Available.

BART: Fruitvale

Plenty of street parking on San Leandro Street & 47th Avenue. PLEASE do not park inside the “compound”.

For those of you who cannot attend, you will miss the party but can find the same fantastic deals at the Sheila Moon online store.

This just might possibly be a moving sale so expect prices to make things move - I hate packing boxes!

I hope to see you all very soon!

Sincerely,

Sheila

Arrive early, stay late … party with the Moonies.
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Flandria’s Waffles are in production and available!

If you’ve never had one of Flandria’s waffles … oh heavens, you just haven’t lived.

These things will make a Saturday morning just that bit sweeter … i’m talking from experience, folks.

Bike deliver, mail delivery … or you can pick them up from a very cool set of folks at La Dolce Velo Bike Shop (one of the best bike shops around).

Small, local businesses rule!
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