All right - the time is finally here. March Madness is behind us, taxes will soon be done, and the weather is just getting more and more beautiful. So...it's time to start up our group rides. Rides will be starting next Monday, April 14. Here are the times, places, etc.
Monday*: Easy Ride (10-14 mph), 10-15 miles around the time trial course - Start at the zoo parking lot @ 5:30
Tuesday**: Moderate Ride (14-17 mph), 17-20 miles, route dependent on road construction - Start at the zoo parking lot @ 5:30
Wednesday: Off-road Ride - Meet at Buck Creek Trails @ 6:30
1st Thursday of the month - ABC time trial - meet at Tige Boat parking lot @ 6:30
2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month - Fast Ride (17+mph), 25-27 miles on Old Coleman Hwy.Meet at Lake Kirby ball fields @ 5:30
3rd Thursday of the month - criterium @ Shotwell Stadium parking lot @ 6:00
* If you joined in the Tuesday night ride last year, the Monday night ride is the one you want this year. We just switched the nights.
** If you rode with the Monday ride last year, then Tuesday is what you want now!
If you have any questions, feel free to email us using the link at the bottom or give us a call at the store. We are excited about getting started with the rides again and hope to see you there!
Monday, April 7, 2008
It's Time For Group Rides!
Friday, April 4, 2008
April Road Time Trial Results
Thanks to everyone who came out for the first road time trial of 2008. It was a beautiful evening to test your speed on the 10 mile course. Without further ado, here are the results:
1. Thomas Talley - 23.34
2. Bobby Griffith - 25.03
3. Richard McLemore - 25.27
4. Josh Brown - 25.29
5. Jason Frazee - 26.15
6. John Paul Barrundy - 26.16
7. Joel Thompson - 28.32
8. Paul Patterson - 29.01
9. Chuck Patton - 29.11
10. JR Brock - 30.17
11. Neal Anthony - 31.16
12. Allan Wilson - 31.43
13. Baylor Blessing - 33.16
14. Terry Essex - 35.46
15. Joel Whitman - 41.37
Good job, everyone! Can't wait to see how you do next month.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Time Trial
Remember, everyone - tonight is the first ABC Road Time Trial for 2008. Come on out and join us for the 10 mile loop. Meet at the Tige Boat parking lot on Hwy 36 across from the airport at 6:00 to register. The first rider will take off at 6:30. Please remember that Tige asked us to keep the warm-ups to the main parking area, not the roads that lead to the back of their shop. Also, remember to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Food Bank. This will be your entry fee and a great way to help out a good cause! Come on out and see how you're doing on your bike. If you think you'll be too slow, don't worry about it - we just like to have fun and enjoy riding our bikes. It will be a great chance to see how you are doing right now and then work to improve it.
We're looking forward to seeing you there. Check back on the blog tonight or tomorrow for results. Happy riding!
Monday, March 31, 2008
Shop Rag
It is Springtime and time to talk shop!
This coming Thursday, April 3rd, is the first Abilene Bicycle Club's Time Trial of 2008. Registration begins at 6:00 PM. Start and finish is at Tige Boat plant, 1801 Hwy 36 near the Abilene Regional Airport. First rider will leave at about 6:30 PM in one minute intervals. This year there is an Entry Fee of one non-perishable food item, per time trial, to be donated to the Food Bank of West Central Texas. It's a great way to help support a good organization! Time Trials will be every first Thursday of the month through September 4th. TigeBoat has asked that no rider go down the parking lot side roads toward the rear of the plant but warm up and preparation is all right in the main parking lot. The time trial is the usual 10 mile loop and all are invited to come out and ride. A good time to see where you are and set your goals!
Group Rides will be coming up soon as well. I'll get back to you on the exact dates we are starting, but here is the projected schedule:
Monday: Easy 12-14 MPH from Zoo parking lot - 5:30 - 10-12 miles
Tuesday: Moderate 14-17 MPH from Zoo parking lot toward Potosi - 5:30
Wednesday: Trail night at Buck Creek Trails 6:30-8:00 (this group is already meeting)
2nd and 4th Thursday: faster than moderate 17-19 MPH from Kirby Lake ballpark to Old Coleman Hwy and back - 5:30
3rd Thursday: Crit night at Shotwell Stadium parking lot at 6:00
We are open to a Saturday morning group ride but would like some feedback from you about what kind of ride, where, time that would suit you. So that means you need to get back to us with some thoughts. We always want to know what might work for you. So, input, input, input about the group ride schedule and a Saturday morning ride.
A little note to those of you who like to ride the trails at BuckCreek. There has been additional trail cleared at the end of Mesquite Forest. A helping hand to do a little more trail maintenance there and clearing of cactus would be appreciated. If you want to help out but are unsure how, just call us and we will be happy to let you know where the trails could use a little "face lift".
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
BikeTown Socks Are Here!
The BikeTown socks have arrived. Come on down and get a pair or two. With the weather getting warmer it sure is nice to have socks that will let your feet breathe!
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Bicycles Outback Blowout
Another TMBRA race has come and gone. This one took place in Waco at Cameron Park. They have a nice trail going all over the city park. Once again, Abilenians had a good showing. The results are as follows:
Claire after her race
Nothing like getting cut off and going down hard on asphalt in the opening yards. Better luck next time, Greg!
Monday, March 17, 2008
Steam-N-Wheels Results
Here are the results for the 48 mile ride. We couldn't find out any times or overall results, but maybe this will help you figure out where you stand.
We do know that the top three overall were:
1. Geoff Godsey (30-34 age group)
2. Ian Sewalt (under 24 age group - he's 15, folks!)
3. Thomas Talley (35-39 age group)
Official results of the sixteenth annual Steam-N-Wheels Bike Race and Fun Ride held March 15, 2008, sponsored by the City of Abilene's Recreation Division and the Abilene Bicycling Club are as follows:
24 & Under Male
1. Ian Sewalt
2. John Paul Barrandey
3. Steve Novak
4. Blake Linebaugh
5. Joshua Cole
6. Zach Maxwell
25-29 Male
1. Ben Grimm
2. Matthew Helm
3. Chad Miller
4. Nathan Loucks
30-34 Male
1. Geoff Godsey
2. Jason Frazee
3. Stephen Dodd
4. Rolando Muniz
5. Faz Sharapov
6. Troy Smith
7. Carlos Muniz
35-39 Male
1. Thomas Talley
2. Peter Pape
3. Derek Leivestad
4. William O’Brien
5. J.R. Brock
6. Chris Milford
7. Rickey Wallace
40-44 Male
1. Kelly Thompson
2. Gaylon Knowlton
3. Richard Linebaugh
4. Dennis Andrew
5. Tom Pharris
6. Edwin Young
7. Randy Lucas
8. Joel Dement
9. Ronny Koehn
45-49 Male
1. Brad Fisk
2. Jonathon Sharp
3. Dan Fergus
4. Gary Cole
5. James Standlee
6. Michael Minter
7. Joe Castelli
8. Rory Randel
9. Darrell Sullivan
10. John Magill
50-54 Male
1. Doug Pierce
2. Chuck Patton
3. Michael Mathis
4. Robert Londerholm
5. Allen Wilson
6. Gary Evans
7. Carlos Valdez
8. Philip McDaniel
9. David Pait
10. Mark Merrell
11. Read Johnston
12. J.T. Morgan
13. Larry Ford
55-59 Male
1. Steve Betton
2. Dennis Harris
3. Gary Goodnight
4. James Page
5. Robert Stone
6. Ron Gray
7. Bill Minter
8. Patrick Whelan
9. Franklin Smith
60 & Over Male
1. Gary Ferguson
2. Ken Pittaway
3. Scott Sanford
4. Terry Essex
5. Frank Rausch
6. Herman Luce
7. Murray Bouquet
8. Delio Ortegon
9. Roy Jones
10. W.R. Hawkins
11. Gene Leeper
25-34 Female
1. Neyling Sanford
2. Sara Fusco
35-44 Female
1. Helen Romeiser
2. Shanon Harris
3. Mary Truss
45 & Over Female
1. Clare Murphy
2. Karen Polvado
3. Christine Jones
4. Linda Randel
Tandem
1. Kirk Merrell / Ciana Merrell
2. Rick Ogan / Velma Ogan
