Hello Gang,
How about that wind Sunday. My legs are still throbbing from pounding the
big ring in the headwinds out at the lake. Lots of people out stretching
there legs before the Silverman next weekend and quite a few recreational
riders out this weekend. Based on my uneducated observations it seems that
cycling in the Las Vegas Valley continues to grow at a healthy rate. Lets
hope the race scene also enjoys some healthy growth. I continue to see
more and more recreational riders out enjoying the weather this time of
year. As ambassadors of the sport lets try to maintain a good raport with
these riders. You never know where that next good sponsor for your team is
going to come from, or the next great rider.
On a somber note, another rider was hit by a vehicle this weekend. Barry
Lasko has been a prominent member of the cycling community for many years
here in Vegas. He was hit by an RV on the road to Lake Mead on Saturday
and sustained some serious injurys. Our thoughts and prayers go out to our
firends the Lasko's and we hope Barry has a very speedy recovery.
I will mention this for the umpteenth time. As cyclists it is imperative
that you have UM/UIM insurance on your auto policy. It covers just such an
event when a vehicle hits you on your bicycle. If the at fault driver does
not have enough insurance to cover your injury, or no insurance at all,
this provision of your policy will be there so you can make an injury
claim. I do not sell insurance and I do not give a damn which company you
buy your insurance from, just make sure you have it in adequate limits. I
would suggest 100/300 K limits for anyone that is an avid rider. Most car
vs bike collisions result in serious injurys and many people in hard
economic times will lessen the limits of their policy, thus leaving you
exposed for medical costs.
My tip of the week involves mental toughness. We spend so much time
training the body to go fast and many of us neglect the mental aspect of
racing. Now some people would say that you can not train yourself to be
mentally tough but I disagree. In the off season you can start to set
little goals for yourself that will teach you how to deal with adversity in
race situations. Try matching up with a better climber and than match his
pace until you crack. The more times you push yourself to not get popped
the more you know what you are capable of. Instead of following wheels for
the whole ride try matching pull for pull with a strong roller and see how
long it will take before you crack. Make it a point to give positive
feedback to members of your team that can push themselves harder. Some of
the best performances I have ever seen in a race do not involve a podium.
It was the Gregario behind the scenes that did unbelievable tempo for half
the race to control a break. Pushing your mind to overcome what your body
tells you is not possible is a sign of a winner. At the end of a hard race
between two physically matched riders, the ability to push harder will win
the race.
Saturday the West side ride was very small. Kenny and Bruce were active on
the climb. Mark Henry is still riding very strong for this time of year
and had a great time sparring with the three PT riders.
I heard the East side ride on Saturday out to Jean was a lot of fun.
Chicken was on his tt bike and everyone made the trip up to Goodsprings. I
would not have wanted to do that ride on Sunday.
Sunday I made the East side ride. Hansel and Ryan J were out on their TT
bikes getting in one last test ride before Silverman. Chuck from Allegiant
was there and him and Chicken were doing some kind of weird BIG Ring
climbing workout. The wind was howling so 65 miles felt like one hundred.
It was a good day of training.
I know quite a few of you went out to support Sonja on the ride out at
Valley of Fire. I am sure the winds were howling out there but nothing
like a good cause to motivate the legs. She is in the middle of a fight
with cancer and as a member of the cycling community out thought and
prayers go out to her and her family.
Danny Kam was awarded first for the SCNCA Track Endurance award. He did
not tell me the category but the championship is awarded with a jersey.
That is another sweet award for the Koo Koo Kam.
Random Thoughts
Kam picking up a track championship jersey!! Very Nice. I am sure Danny
will build on his success for next year.
Are all you TT experts ready for Silverman?? I checked the weather and
they are calling for windy conditions. Ooooooh shit!! It is going to be
a hard day in the saddle. I will be out on course to clap for all you
soldiers. Once you have passed I am going to ride back for a nice cup of
coffee. I predict some suffering on the sisters. I might show up to thow
crispy cremes at you to get you prepared for tucson.
I saw Dr Stan out on Potosi Saturday. He is riding really strong.
Hansel, read the wind. You were curbing Ryan all day. Than Ryan pulls
through and curbs you. Your on the same team!!!!
Tucson is just around the bend. The fastest man in Nevada title is up for
grabs. Who is going to step up and rip the trophy from the Chicken's
talons?? Who is going?? Drop a note and let me know who is in. I predict
some early attacking so bring your A game.
The new 2009 Socal schedule is up and there is an increase in road races
and stage races. COOL. I guess the crit experts better start doing some
road training. Lets hope all the races are well supported. I see some
really good stuff on the schedule for next year. Should be some epic
battles since Louie is defending champion in half the races on the
schedule. OH BOY
Did you see Landis will be racing in the states next year on the NRC.
Should be interesting.
Jim Robbins
Team Leader
400 N Stephanie Street
Henderson, NV 89014
phone- 702-215-7817
fax 702-456-6185
How about that wind Sunday. My legs are still throbbing from pounding the
big ring in the headwinds out at the lake. Lots of people out stretching
there legs before the Silverman next weekend and quite a few recreational
riders out this weekend. Based on my uneducated observations it seems that
cycling in the Las Vegas Valley continues to grow at a healthy rate. Lets
hope the race scene also enjoys some healthy growth. I continue to see
more and more recreational riders out enjoying the weather this time of
year. As ambassadors of the sport lets try to maintain a good raport with
these riders. You never know where that next good sponsor for your team is
going to come from, or the next great rider.
On a somber note, another rider was hit by a vehicle this weekend. Barry
Lasko has been a prominent member of the cycling community for many years
here in Vegas. He was hit by an RV on the road to Lake Mead on Saturday
and sustained some serious injurys. Our thoughts and prayers go out to our
firends the Lasko's and we hope Barry has a very speedy recovery.
I will mention this for the umpteenth time. As cyclists it is imperative
that you have UM/UIM insurance on your auto policy. It covers just such an
event when a vehicle hits you on your bicycle. If the at fault driver does
not have enough insurance to cover your injury, or no insurance at all,
this provision of your policy will be there so you can make an injury
claim. I do not sell insurance and I do not give a damn which company you
buy your insurance from, just make sure you have it in adequate limits. I
would suggest 100/300 K limits for anyone that is an avid rider. Most car
vs bike collisions result in serious injurys and many people in hard
economic times will lessen the limits of their policy, thus leaving you
exposed for medical costs.
My tip of the week involves mental toughness. We spend so much time
training the body to go fast and many of us neglect the mental aspect of
racing. Now some people would say that you can not train yourself to be
mentally tough but I disagree. In the off season you can start to set
little goals for yourself that will teach you how to deal with adversity in
race situations. Try matching up with a better climber and than match his
pace until you crack. The more times you push yourself to not get popped
the more you know what you are capable of. Instead of following wheels for
the whole ride try matching pull for pull with a strong roller and see how
long it will take before you crack. Make it a point to give positive
feedback to members of your team that can push themselves harder. Some of
the best performances I have ever seen in a race do not involve a podium.
It was the Gregario behind the scenes that did unbelievable tempo for half
the race to control a break. Pushing your mind to overcome what your body
tells you is not possible is a sign of a winner. At the end of a hard race
between two physically matched riders, the ability to push harder will win
the race.
Saturday the West side ride was very small. Kenny and Bruce were active on
the climb. Mark Henry is still riding very strong for this time of year
and had a great time sparring with the three PT riders.
I heard the East side ride on Saturday out to Jean was a lot of fun.
Chicken was on his tt bike and everyone made the trip up to Goodsprings. I
would not have wanted to do that ride on Sunday.
Sunday I made the East side ride. Hansel and Ryan J were out on their TT
bikes getting in one last test ride before Silverman. Chuck from Allegiant
was there and him and Chicken were doing some kind of weird BIG Ring
climbing workout. The wind was howling so 65 miles felt like one hundred.
It was a good day of training.
I know quite a few of you went out to support Sonja on the ride out at
Valley of Fire. I am sure the winds were howling out there but nothing
like a good cause to motivate the legs. She is in the middle of a fight
with cancer and as a member of the cycling community out thought and
prayers go out to her and her family.
Danny Kam was awarded first for the SCNCA Track Endurance award. He did
not tell me the category but the championship is awarded with a jersey.
That is another sweet award for the Koo Koo Kam.
Random Thoughts
Kam picking up a track championship jersey!! Very Nice. I am sure Danny
will build on his success for next year.
Are all you TT experts ready for Silverman?? I checked the weather and
they are calling for windy conditions. Ooooooh shit!! It is going to be
a hard day in the saddle. I will be out on course to clap for all you
soldiers. Once you have passed I am going to ride back for a nice cup of
coffee. I predict some suffering on the sisters. I might show up to thow
crispy cremes at you to get you prepared for tucson.
I saw Dr Stan out on Potosi Saturday. He is riding really strong.
Hansel, read the wind. You were curbing Ryan all day. Than Ryan pulls
through and curbs you. Your on the same team!!!!
Tucson is just around the bend. The fastest man in Nevada title is up for
grabs. Who is going to step up and rip the trophy from the Chicken's
talons?? Who is going?? Drop a note and let me know who is in. I predict
some early attacking so bring your A game.
The new 2009 Socal schedule is up and there is an increase in road races
and stage races. COOL. I guess the crit experts better start doing some
road training. Lets hope all the races are well supported. I see some
really good stuff on the schedule for next year. Should be some epic
battles since Louie is defending champion in half the races on the
schedule. OH BOY
Did you see Landis will be racing in the states next year on the NRC.
Should be interesting.
Jim Robbins
Team Leader
400 N Stephanie Street
Henderson, NV 89014
phone- 702-215-7817
fax 702-456-6185
