Bennington Cycle Club: News

Tour of the Battenkill

The Tour of the Battenkill (www.tourofthebattenkill.com) is fast approaching in April. The Professional/Amateur event on Saturday, April 10th is the largest cycling race in the USA with more than 2,200 racers expected. The cover of the Jan./Feb. 2010 issue of Bicycling magazine featured the Tour of the Battenkill, calling it the “America’s Greatest Ride”, with photos from the 2009 event. Racers compete over a rugged, 62-mile course in upstate New York's Battenkill Valley.

The complete Tour of the Battenkill schedule includes:

* Professional/Amateur event on Saturday, April 10th - The largest cycling race in the USA with more than 2,200 racers expected!
* Ride2Recovery (http://www.ride2recovery.com/) event Saturday, April 17 – A benefit ride for wounded war veterans.
* “Pro Invitational” for about 200 cyclists on professional teams on Sunday, April 18, representing the USA, Great Britain, Australia and Canada. (124 miles)

The professional cycling event on April 18th is part of the Union Cycliste Internationale’s (UCI) America’s Tour. Also check out the recent cyclingnews.com article.

More than 350 energetic and enthusiastic volunteers (road marshals and drivers) are needed, primarily for the Saturday, 4/10 Pro/Am and the Sunday, 4/18 Pro Invite, with a few volunteers needed for the 4/17 Ride2Recovery. The time commitment on Saturday, April 10, will be about 5-7 hours and for Sunday, April 18th, either one or two 2 hour shifts.

Volunteers will receive an event t-shirt, appropriate training & materials, and an invitation to dinner with the pro cyclists and the race sponsors! In addition, for every 10 volunteers provided by civic groups and not-for-profit organizations (i.e., school sports teams, scout pacts, book clubs, etc.), a $100 donation will be made to the group for each day that their group volunteers. Please fill out the form at

http://www.tourofthebattenkill.com/volunteers

or email volunteers@tourofthebattenkill.com if you or your organization has an interest in participating with the largest Pro/Am cycling race in the USA! Please send your availability for one or both days, home phone, cell phone, hometown, your preference for location, and the name of your local organization.

Thank you!

Dieter Drake
Race Promoter
info@tourofthebattenkill.com

Deb Fox
Volunteer Coordinator
volunteers@tourofthebattenkill.com.

Wednesday Evening Snow shoe

Wednesday night snow shoeing will be starting this week, now that we have some good snow. We will meet on Wednesdays at 5:45 at the Southern Vermont College upper parking lot(park on left at parking lot entrance). Expect to be out for 1 1/2~2 hrs. Lights are recommended, poles are optional. We will climb to the light tower every week taking various routes finding the steepest terrain to ascend. This is not inteneded for beginners due to the steepness of the terrain.

Fit Werx Seminar November 21st

FREE Fit Werx seminar is at the Second Congregational Church 115 Hillside St. Bennington. Please email me if you have any questions, thanks and hope to see you there! Melissa

Saturday, November 21, 4 p.m. - Bicycle Fit and Geometry Seminar by Triathlete Magazine contributing writer, SICI Fit Instructor and Fit Werx co-owner Ian Buchanan.

Uncomfortable on your bike? Looking for more speed? Getting ready to buy a new bike? Regardless, the best place to start is with proper bicycle fit. From range of motion to foot dynamics and the latest in motion capture fitting technology, you will learn about the biomechanics, riding techniques and concepts behind proper positioning on the bike. We’ll discuss common fit related problems and solutions as well a demonstrate how determining your proper position on the bike first is not only a great way to help your current bike work better, but is also the best step to helping you find the best fitting new bike when the time is right.

Novice or expert, road rider, triathlete or mountain biker, you are sure to take away valuable information that helps you become a better cyclist and find the right cycling products for your needs from this seminar. For more information, please call or email Fit Werx at 802-496-7570 or info@fitwerx.com and be sure to visit www.fitwerx.com.”

Sponsored by the Bennington Cycle Club. For more information or questions: missnjon@comcast.net

wicked creepy cyclocross race

Mark your calender for Oct. 31 . This will be the 3rd year of the bike club holding this race. Last year we had around 150 racers, it was a great turnout. We are always looking for volunteers so if you have some time to spare come on out and join in on the fun. There's even a costune contest for the racers!!!!

Flats Time Trial Results

The results of the Flats Time Trial around the airport loop were as follows:

Jim Joyce (27:50)
Jeff Leake (28:18)
Tim Payne (30:11)
Tom Jacobs (31:45)
Rob Steuer (32:09)
Julie McKenzie (34:08)
Dave Ferguson (41:49)

Woodford Time Trial Results

Results for the Woodford Time Trial were as follows:

Jeff Johnson (15:29)
Jon Rowe (15:39)
Colin Brant (15:41)
Jim Joyce (17:06)
Jeff Leake (17:35)
Art Haytko (19:14)
Tim Payne (20:37)
Geoff Gore (20:52)
Rob Steuer (21:14)
Tim Schroeder (21:18)
Tom Dockum (23:16)
Meg Cambell (24:17)
Keith Rodney (24:55)
Rachel Rodney (26:08)
Stuart Bradford (27:03)
Julie McKenzie (27:42)
Dave Ferguson (29:32)
Fern Wagner (30:12)

Mountain Bike Rides

Starting this Monday mountain bike rides will be leaving from the rec center parking lot on Gage street. This is the Vermont Composites group that has been riding for a while. We've decided to set a time and place to meet each week making it easier for people to join us. The rec center has parking, restrooms, vending machines, and is a neutral location in town for the rides to leave from. The rides will start at 5:30 and are usually 1 1/2 - 2 hours long at an easy to moderate pace. Rain does cancel, we don't like to get wet. Feel free to join us.

Woodford Mtn Time Trial

We had a terrific turnout for the first time trial assault up Woodford Mountain for 2009, the second race in the 8-race BCC Time Trial series. The 22 people who raced were accompanied and cheered on by a number of other cycling enthusiasts making this a very memorable event for all.

Thanks go to the Bennington Banner for excellent coverage with outstanding pictures of the leading Bennington and Williamstown contenders.

Jeff Johnson continued his winning ways with a time of 15:32, shy of his '08 record but solidly ahead of his competition.

Jeff was followed by:

Jon Rowe  15:55
David Love  16:04
Colin Brant  16:08
Joe Cruz  17:03
Jeff Leake  17:50
Craig Robertson  18:00
Art Haytko  19:13
Ceci Davis-Hayes  19:38
Ryan Bottesi  21:02
Mahboud Zabetian  21:07
Tim Payne  21:10
Keith Rodney 25:27
Keith Martin  26:21
Julie McKenzie  26:30
Rachel Rodney  27:13
Stewart Bradford  27:16
David Fredrickson  30:02
Eric Williams   31:01
Joe Hurley   32:00
Fern Wagner  32:43

First Flat Time-trial of 2009

Results for the first in a series of four Flat Time-trials held tonight were:

Jeff Johnson (26:31) (New Record)
Dave Love (27:31)
Jon Rowe (28:13)
Joe Cruz (28:33)
Colin Brant (28:38)
Bruce Armentrout (28:45)
Jeff Leake (29:09)
Melissa Rowe (31:12)
Julie McKenzie (35:55)
Dave Fredrickson (42:06)

Lids for Kids update

The "Lids for Kids" pilot program is moving forward!! Highlander Bicycle and Roads and Trails have agreed to provide the helmets at cost. The child in need of a helmet will receive a voucher at their physician's office, bring it to either bike shop, and pick out their own helmet!

Third "Flats" Time Trial Results

The results of the 3rd in a series of 3 flat time trials were as follows:

Jeff Johnson (27:28)
Bruce Armentrout (27:48)
Jeff Leake (28:09)
Jon Rowe (28:56)
Craig Robertson (29:23)
Kris Rounds (29:39)
Rob Steuer (32:00)
Tom Dockum (33:30)
Keith Rodney (34:08)
Dave Fredrickson (42:39)

Third Woodford Time Trial Results

The results for the 3^rd and final Woodford Time Trial were as follows:

Colin Brant (15:26)
Jeff Johnson (15:34)
Jon Rowe (15:42)
Jeff Leake (16:40)
Art Haytko (18:24)
Rob Steuer (19:20)
Tim Payne (19:50)
Julie McKenzie (22:33)
Tom Dockum (22:48)
Dave Fredrickson (28:39)

Second "Flats" Time Trial Results

The 2^nd in a series of 3 Flat Time Trials was held on Aug 5^th. Results of the Airport Loop time trial were as follows:

Jim Marshall (27:37)
Jon Rowe (27:53)
Jeff Leake (27:56)
Colin Brant (28:31
Rob Steuer (31:03)
Tom Jacobs (31:18)
Melissa Rowe (31:18)
Julie Simmons (33:13)
Tom Dockum (33:49)
Keith Rodney (34:45)
Dave Fredrickson ((40:37)

Second Woodford Time Trial Results

The 2^nd in a series of 3 Hill Time Trials was held on July 29th. A new course record was set by Jeff Johnson with a time of 15:05.

Results were as follows:

Jeff Johnson (15:05)
Jon Rowe (15:08)
Colin Brant (15:16)
Mike Dostal (15:57)
Justin Moore (16:15)
Jeff Leake (16:40)
Craig Robertson (17:01)
Bruce Armentrout (17:03)
Art Haytko (18:57)
Rob Steuer (19:16)
Jeff Gore (19:47)
Tom Dockum (22:23)
Keith Rodney (24:26)
Dave Fredrickson (28:10)

First "Flats" Time Trial Results

Jim Marshall (26:38)
Justin Moore (27:00)
Jeff Johnson (27:17)
Jon Rowe (28:05)
Joe Cruz (28:12)
Ian Nesbitt (28:45)
Jeff Leake (28:54)
Lewis Fisher (29:32)
Melissa Smith (31:29)
Rob Steuer (32:05)
Tom Jacobs (32:35)
Julie Simmons (33:26)
Will Hanson (34:09)
Dan Maneely (34:22)
Craig Robertson (34:54)
Dave Fredrickson (40:49)

First Woodford Time Trial Results

Jeff Johnson (15:35)
Jon Rowe (15:52)
Jeff Leake (17:37)
Joe Cruise (17:54)
Lou Fischer (18:31)
Bruce Armintrout (18:34)
Lynn Achee (19:03)
Craig Robinson (19:15)
Art Haytko (19:18)
Dan Maneely (19:22)
Jan Gerry (19:37)
Ian Nesbitt (19:51)
Rob Steuer (20:03)
Geoff Gore (20:04)
Tim Payne (20:15)
Tom Dockum (23:54)
Dave Fredrickson (30:14)