I couldn't help but want to share this when I saw it. Probably the coolest video of chiropractic adjusting that I have seen so far. I regret that there aren't any video responses on YouTube for it yet! Enjoy! Dr. Andy
P.S. The sound effects are really what it sounds like in my head when I am working on people. ;)
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Core Stabilization Exercises-Basics
Last week a friend of mine Jeff Evans recorded me as I introduced a basic lower back stabilization routine. This grouping of exercises is intended to help form a strong platform for movement while protecting the delicate structures of the lower back from wear and tear. Whether you are an athlete or not, these exercises are a great start to forming a strong foundation of back health. For those of you who are part of 5th Avenue Fitness in downtown Olympia, you'll recognize the group fitness room where lots and lots of great things happen!
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Giving Back to the World Through Cycling
I've often wondered about different ways to give back to the community through cycling. Lance Armstrong has laid a strong foundation for this through his work for the cancer community. Recently I learned about The Bahati Foundation that was formed by Rahsaan Bahati, the most successful African-American cyclist of our time. I'm intrigued by his mission and look forward to seeing it prosper and fulfill its mission.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
When in Doubt, Take the Lane
I'm happy to post an article written by Carter Hick, one of our cycling team members who is also an attorney in Olympia. For those of us who spend a great deal of time on two wheels in the community, please take the time to consider Mr. Hick's insight on a recent case of a Portland, OR cyclist who was injured in an accident with a motorist. (Originally posted in the Capital Bicycle Club's January Newsletter.)
A fellow cyclist recently shared with me an article about a woman in Portland, Oregon, who was riding her bike when she was suddenly hit by a vehicle.
The Basic Facts: A woman was commuting on her bicycle in a designated bike lane. As she traveled in the bike lane, she approached an intersection. As is common with most bike lanes, the physical bike lane disappeared at the start of intersection and then reappeared on the other side. The cyclist proceeded down the road, entered the intersection, and was subsequently hit by a car whose driver admitted to making an abrupt, last-second, right-hand turn. The point of impact occurred in the intersection where there is a gap between the physical bike lanes. The cyclist was injured and the driver was cited for "failure to yield to a rider on a bicycle lane."
The ticket was ultimately dismissed by a Multnomah County traffic court judge, who found that the facts of the incident did not fit within the plain language of the statute. If the 'spirit of the law is at odds with the plain language of a statute, it is within the exclusive province of the legislature to fix the problem,' said the judge. In other words, the judge threw out the traffic citation because the facts of the incident did not fit within the plain language of the statute– the cy-clist was not in a physical bike lane at the point of impact. Perhaps if the driver had been cited under a different law, the traffic court outcome may have been different.
The Portland case provides an opportunity to discuss some safety concerns, as well as potential legal consequences for both cyclists and drivers involved in similar situations. Certainly there are many intersections in Thurston County where the designated bike lane disappears at the start of an intersection and reappears on the other side. A good local example is where the westbound lane on State Street crosses through the Plum Street intersection.
Let‘s examine what might have happened if this collision had occurred in Washington. There are two possible legal actions against a driver that causes a collision like the one in the Portland case.
First, there is traffic court, where most of us would like to see the motorist held accountable. An action in traffic court must first begin with a law enforcement officer issuing a traffic infraction. In Washington, RCW 46.61.525, Negligent Driving in the Second Degree, might have been the appropriate charge for the driver. That statute states that a person is "guilty of negligent driving in the second degree if he or she operates a motor vehicle in a manner that is both negligent and endangers or is likely to endanger any person or property. "Negligent" is defined by the statute as, "failure to exercise ordinary care, and [involves] the doing of some act that a reasonably careful person would not do under the same or similar circumstances or the failure to do something that a reasonably careful person would do under the same or similar circumstances." RCW 46.61.525(2)
The question before the traffic court judge in Washington would then be: did the driver exercise ordinary care under the circumstances? The article about the Portland case did not provide enough facts to say for certain whether or not the driver in that case was negligent. However, given the fact that the driver in the Portland case did admit to making a last-second, right-hand turn, such behavior might well be construed as negligent under Washington law. The maximum pen-alty for negligent driving in the second degree is $503.00.
But wouldn‘t we also like to see the cyclist compensated for her medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering? Well, that brings us to the second legal option available to the cyclist – a civil claim against the driver for negligence. The ability to bring a civil action for negligence is not dependent on the outcome of any traffic ticket. Furthermore, the purpose of the civil claim is to compensate the victim for the actual costs of their medical bills, lost wages and property damage. The civil claim is also meant to compensate the victim for her pain and suffering. In the end, a civil action provides potential remedies to the victim that are just not available in traffic court.
Nonetheless, this story provides a few good lessons:
1. Cyclists need to pay particular attention to traffic when approaching and riding through intersections, and should always ride defensively and anticipate potential dangerous scenarios. For example, you should always assume that the car in front of you will turn right at the intersection, thereby cutting off your lane of travel, regardless of whether
or not they have their turn signal activated.
2. When in doubt, take the lane, all of it, so that the driver behind you is totally clear on where you stand. This
technique is appropriate and safe to use when approaching and riding through intersections. As you approach the intersection (where the physical bike lane will disappear), look behind you, and, if safe, take the lane" and keep it until you pass through the intersection and can merge back into the bike lane. This method makes it less likely that a car will sneak by you at the intersection and subsequently cut you off by turning right.
3. It is reasonable to assume that people, including some law enforcement officers, don‘t fully understand the rights and duties of cyclists or how the law applies to cyclists. In the Portland case, the officers did not blame the cyclist
and did issue a citation to the driver, which is a good thing. However, the Portland case underscores the reality that we still have a long way to go before everyone is educated on the law as it applies to cyclists on the road. Just because the
victim in the Portland case was on a bike does not mean the officer should focus on citing the driver for violating a statute that uses the word/phrase "bike" or "bike lane" because sometimes there are non-bike related statutes that might better
reflect the facts of a case.
4. Finally, everyone should remember that the cyclist in the Portland case will still have a civil claim against the driver for negligence regardless of the outcome of the traffic ticket. If you find yourself in such an unfortunate situation,
you should contact a personal injury attorney right away. Most personal injury attorneys will provide an initial consultation at no charge.
Sometimes preparing for the worst is the safest thing a cyclist can do. A cyclist should always anticipate potentially dangerous scenarios and should always take the appropriate defensive measures to ensure safety. Riding defensively can work to save a cyclist from what otherwise might be a serious headache – literally.
Carter Hick is an attorney with the Olympia law firm of Connolly, Tacon and Meserve. A long-time CBC member, he confines his practice to personal injury law.
**Important Notice: The information provided is solely for the general interest of the readers. This information should not be relied
upon or interpreted as legal advice. No attorney-client relationship with the author has been established. Readers of this column
should not act upon any information contained in it without first seeking the advice of legal counsel.
A fellow cyclist recently shared with me an article about a woman in Portland, Oregon, who was riding her bike when she was suddenly hit by a vehicle.
The Basic Facts: A woman was commuting on her bicycle in a designated bike lane. As she traveled in the bike lane, she approached an intersection. As is common with most bike lanes, the physical bike lane disappeared at the start of intersection and then reappeared on the other side. The cyclist proceeded down the road, entered the intersection, and was subsequently hit by a car whose driver admitted to making an abrupt, last-second, right-hand turn. The point of impact occurred in the intersection where there is a gap between the physical bike lanes. The cyclist was injured and the driver was cited for "failure to yield to a rider on a bicycle lane."
The ticket was ultimately dismissed by a Multnomah County traffic court judge, who found that the facts of the incident did not fit within the plain language of the statute. If the 'spirit of the law is at odds with the plain language of a statute, it is within the exclusive province of the legislature to fix the problem,' said the judge. In other words, the judge threw out the traffic citation because the facts of the incident did not fit within the plain language of the statute– the cy-clist was not in a physical bike lane at the point of impact. Perhaps if the driver had been cited under a different law, the traffic court outcome may have been different.
The Portland case provides an opportunity to discuss some safety concerns, as well as potential legal consequences for both cyclists and drivers involved in similar situations. Certainly there are many intersections in Thurston County where the designated bike lane disappears at the start of an intersection and reappears on the other side. A good local example is where the westbound lane on State Street crosses through the Plum Street intersection.
Let‘s examine what might have happened if this collision had occurred in Washington. There are two possible legal actions against a driver that causes a collision like the one in the Portland case.
First, there is traffic court, where most of us would like to see the motorist held accountable. An action in traffic court must first begin with a law enforcement officer issuing a traffic infraction. In Washington, RCW 46.61.525, Negligent Driving in the Second Degree, might have been the appropriate charge for the driver. That statute states that a person is "guilty of negligent driving in the second degree if he or she operates a motor vehicle in a manner that is both negligent and endangers or is likely to endanger any person or property. "Negligent" is defined by the statute as, "failure to exercise ordinary care, and [involves] the doing of some act that a reasonably careful person would not do under the same or similar circumstances or the failure to do something that a reasonably careful person would do under the same or similar circumstances." RCW 46.61.525(2)
The question before the traffic court judge in Washington would then be: did the driver exercise ordinary care under the circumstances? The article about the Portland case did not provide enough facts to say for certain whether or not the driver in that case was negligent. However, given the fact that the driver in the Portland case did admit to making a last-second, right-hand turn, such behavior might well be construed as negligent under Washington law. The maximum pen-alty for negligent driving in the second degree is $503.00.
But wouldn‘t we also like to see the cyclist compensated for her medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering? Well, that brings us to the second legal option available to the cyclist – a civil claim against the driver for negligence. The ability to bring a civil action for negligence is not dependent on the outcome of any traffic ticket. Furthermore, the purpose of the civil claim is to compensate the victim for the actual costs of their medical bills, lost wages and property damage. The civil claim is also meant to compensate the victim for her pain and suffering. In the end, a civil action provides potential remedies to the victim that are just not available in traffic court.
Nonetheless, this story provides a few good lessons:
1. Cyclists need to pay particular attention to traffic when approaching and riding through intersections, and should always ride defensively and anticipate potential dangerous scenarios. For example, you should always assume that the car in front of you will turn right at the intersection, thereby cutting off your lane of travel, regardless of whether
or not they have their turn signal activated.
2. When in doubt, take the lane, all of it, so that the driver behind you is totally clear on where you stand. This
technique is appropriate and safe to use when approaching and riding through intersections. As you approach the intersection (where the physical bike lane will disappear), look behind you, and, if safe, take the lane" and keep it until you pass through the intersection and can merge back into the bike lane. This method makes it less likely that a car will sneak by you at the intersection and subsequently cut you off by turning right.
3. It is reasonable to assume that people, including some law enforcement officers, don‘t fully understand the rights and duties of cyclists or how the law applies to cyclists. In the Portland case, the officers did not blame the cyclist
and did issue a citation to the driver, which is a good thing. However, the Portland case underscores the reality that we still have a long way to go before everyone is educated on the law as it applies to cyclists on the road. Just because the
victim in the Portland case was on a bike does not mean the officer should focus on citing the driver for violating a statute that uses the word/phrase "bike" or "bike lane" because sometimes there are non-bike related statutes that might better
reflect the facts of a case.
4. Finally, everyone should remember that the cyclist in the Portland case will still have a civil claim against the driver for negligence regardless of the outcome of the traffic ticket. If you find yourself in such an unfortunate situation,
you should contact a personal injury attorney right away. Most personal injury attorneys will provide an initial consultation at no charge.
Sometimes preparing for the worst is the safest thing a cyclist can do. A cyclist should always anticipate potentially dangerous scenarios and should always take the appropriate defensive measures to ensure safety. Riding defensively can work to save a cyclist from what otherwise might be a serious headache – literally.
Carter Hick is an attorney with the Olympia law firm of Connolly, Tacon and Meserve. A long-time CBC member, he confines his practice to personal injury law.
**Important Notice: The information provided is solely for the general interest of the readers. This information should not be relied
upon or interpreted as legal advice. No attorney-client relationship with the author has been established. Readers of this column
should not act upon any information contained in it without first seeking the advice of legal counsel.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Getting Silly on Stage
Recently my OOA teammate Camille filmed my class at 5th Ave Fitness for another of our teammates who is in Iraq this year. I'm happy to provide the need for expletives as demonstrated here. Hey... anything for developing core strength. Apparently, I'll also do some funky moves never before seen in public. Here's a fly-on-the-wall view...
Monday, January 25, 2010
First Weekend In The New Gear
Saturday's Olympia Orthopaedics Associates Racing team ride hosted somewhere between 50 and 60 riders. Following a Friday night distribution of new team gear, nearly all of the team were sporting their new red kits! For those who were left in green, I don't suspect it will last long. They sort of gave us a christmas-y feel, and got a little harassed by the group. The large group got the chance to ride a classic long loop in the hills around Olympia with only the occasional long bleat of a car horn. For the most part we got waves and chippy toots on the horn as if to say... welcome red, you are the new green! Happy riding! APR
Thanks to Vaughn Nelson for the video footage of the ride!
Thanks to Vaughn Nelson for the video footage of the ride!
Monday, January 18, 2010
Here's a very nice production of the race that I ended my season with... well actually they don't cover the amateur series... but all the same. This race was down in Portland, OR and was a very cold/wet/muddy day. This video captures what the experience was like.
U.S. gran prix of cyclocross from Jim Fryer/BrakeThrough Media on Vimeo.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Last Ring of the Cowbell for 2009
Last night, CBC Racing's own cyclocross squad celebrated the close of a very successful 2009 at Ramblin' Jack's in downtown Olympia. Although there was no campfire or singing, there was a cowbell. The good vibes generated from sharing stories of the race season and goals for the upcoming year were enough to warm up an otherwise cold and rainy evening. Personally, I am looking forward to seeing these great teammates of mine prepare for another fantastic 'cross season! Next year, it'll be 'Oly' all the way as the team transitions on January 1, 2010 to the banner of our new title sponsor Olympia Orthopaedic Associates. Watch out world, here comes 'Oly.'
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Giving Back Through the Bike. The Story of the Fat Cyclist.
As a joke, a recreational cyclist sent his resume to Johan Brunyeel, team director for Lance Armstrong's Team "The Shack." After all was said and done, after a series of challenges, "Fatty" (as he is called,) raised tons of cash for charity and got invited to ride with the team at their team training camp. Here's part of the story of how it came to be:
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Cyclocross in 1976. Am I Tough Enough For It?
Okay, I've not posted much in the past few weeks, so here's a gem I can't wait to share. Hope this makes it all up to you. This video link was forwarded to me by a teammate today. It's full of clips from the 1976 Cyclocross National Championships in Sunriver, Oregon. Watching this opens my eyes up to some incredible possibilities, actually. There's a lot of crazy style these racers have. The equipment is mighty fine, including soccer shoes (s brand new pair of Sambas??) I mean seriously, feel some respect as you watch them bunny hopping logs with 30 lb. bikes and speeding along a treacherous course! Who needs fancy equipment? (btw, this comment does NOT include the notable absence of helmets.) Enjoy. I hope this warms your winter up.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Kristen Armstrong Interview w/ Idaho Public Television
I recently found this November 5, 2009 interview with Kristen Armstrong posted through Idaho Public Television. As someone who finished a time trial this year dead last (but not eliminated!) I can really admire this athlete who is a two time world champion in the time trial event. She won in 2006 and 2009. In between those titles, she also had a score of other top finishes, including a gold medal in the Olympics in 2008.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Sprinker Park Cyclocross Video
Teammate Camille is back in action stateside with a great video of last weekend's racing. It was a fast course with lots of variety. I totally look forward to returning there next year. To the pumpkin patch? Not yet.
Friday, October 30, 2009
The Halloween that Could/Should Have Been!
Throughout the past year I've been thinking of what to be for Halloween. As usual, no cool costume, but instead good ideas.
Here's what people have recommended to me during the past year for your viewing pleasure. Something to do with the eyebrows, I guess. This is what could have been!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Cycling, Bone Strength, and Vitamin D
Winter training in the PNW isn't anywhere close to winter training in the sunbelt, so pay careful attention to Dr. Gabe Mirkin's recommendations for vitamin D supplementation for cyclists in the following article posted today:
Dr. Gabe Mirkin's Fitness and Health E-Zine
November 1, 2009
No Evidence Cycling Weakens Bones
No data exists in the scientific literature showing that
any type of exercise weakens bones. Bone growth depends on the
forces exerted on them by gravity and contracting muscles. So any
activity or exercise that causes you to contract your muscles will
strengthen bones (Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise,
November 2009).
Previous studies showed that world class cyclists had
reduced bone densities in their spines. However, bone density
tests do not measure bones strength. They measure how much bones
block X-rays that try to pass through them. The only way to measure
bone strength is to see how much force it takes to break a bone.
The most likely explanations for broken bones in cyclists
are high-impact crashes and/or lack of vitamin D. I recommend
that all cyclists get a blood test called Vitamin D3 in December or
January. If it is below 75 nmol/L, they are deficient in vitamin D
and at increased risk for breaking bones. To prevent fractures,
they should do winter training in the southern sunbelt or take at
least 800 IU of Vitamin D3 per day.
A recent review of 12 blinded, controlled scientific
studies showed that oral vitamin D reduced non-vertebral and hip
fractures in patients over 65 years of age (Evidence-Based Medicine,
October 2009). Blood levels of vitamin D below 75 nmol/L cause
parathyroid hormone levels to rise too high, which causes
osteoporosis. A main function of vitamin D is to increase calcium
absorption from the intestines into the bloodstream. When blood
levels of vitamin D fall below 75 nmol/L, levels of ionizable
calcium drop. This causes the parathyroid gland to produce large
amounts of its hormone. Higher than normal blood parathyroid
hormone levels take calcium out of bones to cause osteoporosis.
Dr. Gabe Mirkin's Fitness and Health E-Zine
November 1, 2009
No Evidence Cycling Weakens Bones
No data exists in the scientific literature showing that
any type of exercise weakens bones. Bone growth depends on the
forces exerted on them by gravity and contracting muscles. So any
activity or exercise that causes you to contract your muscles will
strengthen bones (Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise,
November 2009).
Previous studies showed that world class cyclists had
reduced bone densities in their spines. However, bone density
tests do not measure bones strength. They measure how much bones
block X-rays that try to pass through them. The only way to measure
bone strength is to see how much force it takes to break a bone.
The most likely explanations for broken bones in cyclists
are high-impact crashes and/or lack of vitamin D. I recommend
that all cyclists get a blood test called Vitamin D3 in December or
January. If it is below 75 nmol/L, they are deficient in vitamin D
and at increased risk for breaking bones. To prevent fractures,
they should do winter training in the southern sunbelt or take at
least 800 IU of Vitamin D3 per day.
A recent review of 12 blinded, controlled scientific
studies showed that oral vitamin D reduced non-vertebral and hip
fractures in patients over 65 years of age (Evidence-Based Medicine,
October 2009). Blood levels of vitamin D below 75 nmol/L cause
parathyroid hormone levels to rise too high, which causes
osteoporosis. A main function of vitamin D is to increase calcium
absorption from the intestines into the bloodstream. When blood
levels of vitamin D fall below 75 nmol/L, levels of ionizable
calcium drop. This causes the parathyroid gland to produce large
amounts of its hormone. Higher than normal blood parathyroid
hormone levels take calcium out of bones to cause osteoporosis.
Monday, October 26, 2009
USA Cycling Coaches Seminar this past weekend in Seattle
Did it rain this weekend? I don't know. I know I missed a race I wanted to be in, but ultimately the trade off was a good one. Here's a picture of me with Barney King, a USAC Elite Coach who is part of the Junior and Pro Racing scene. I, of course, am wearing that ridiculous shirt that my wife thought she gave away!
I spent most of the day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at a Seminar hosted by USA Cycling to be eligible for an upgrade of my coaching certificate from a level 3 to a level 2. During the 20 hours of training, we reviewed topics such as Bioenergetics, Training Plan Development for athletes, & Nutrition/Hydration. Since I am used to doing most of my continuing education every year in chiropractic, this was a great chance to be out of my usual box and meet new people from multiple disciplines who are cycling coaches. I also got to get my picture taken with Barney King and Sam Callen who are both part of USA Cycling and two of the three presenters for the weekend. I didn't get a picture with Andy Subhudi, PhD, and I wish I had. He was probably one of the best instructors I've had in my life!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Cross Clash Sasquatch v. Unicorns
I won't comment on whether or not I think the sasquatch or the unicorn exist. Yesterday, however, was the first day of an epic weekend of the MFG Cross-Clash to see whose mythical being (Washington's Sasquatch or Oregon's Unicorn) would dominate. Unfortunately, Oregon was a "no show" for our race, so either they ran scared or the high cost of gasoline kept them away.
Before the races I got to hang out by the Rad Racing tents and visit with some of my favorite junior racers, including Andrea Casebolt, whose bike wears the stars and stripes from being national champion in her age category. She and her family are some of my favorite cyclocross inspirations.
In my race, I got a great start position in the middle of the front line. I sprinted hard and got the hole shot to the off-road section. Unfortunately, I crashed into the barriers at near full-speed. In retrospect, I came into the barriers without any coasting, which left me no room to run or get the bike up into my arms. Result: cleared the first barrier, barely, and fell on top of my bike and over the second one. Rookie mistake seen by all! (But luckily not by our cameras.) Ah, glory is short lived in racing. I woke up sore this morning in a few places I wouldn't expect it, and I'm guessing it's from that fall.
I ended up holding onto the lead pack briefly until the uphill drained me. I couldn't shift out of my front chainring, which left me "big ringing" it throughout the course and most noticeably on the long uphills where I could have used the easier gear. Unfortunately, this was in combination with a rear derailleur that was throwing my chain into the spokes. Lots of limitation on that end. I do love spinning up hills and in this race, I had to stand up for most of it. :(
Once again about 3/4 way through the race I was passed by one of the top racers in the 45+ category heat. He's from the Old Town Bicycles squad, and this has been happening for the past 2 years. If I ever want to see improvement, I have to stay in front of George for an entire race. That'll be the day. As it was, I finished in 15th place.
Before the races I got to hang out by the Rad Racing tents and visit with some of my favorite junior racers, including Andrea Casebolt, whose bike wears the stars and stripes from being national champion in her age category. She and her family are some of my favorite cyclocross inspirations.
In my race, I got a great start position in the middle of the front line. I sprinted hard and got the hole shot to the off-road section. Unfortunately, I crashed into the barriers at near full-speed. In retrospect, I came into the barriers without any coasting, which left me no room to run or get the bike up into my arms. Result: cleared the first barrier, barely, and fell on top of my bike and over the second one. Rookie mistake seen by all! (But luckily not by our cameras.) Ah, glory is short lived in racing. I woke up sore this morning in a few places I wouldn't expect it, and I'm guessing it's from that fall.
I ended up holding onto the lead pack briefly until the uphill drained me. I couldn't shift out of my front chainring, which left me "big ringing" it throughout the course and most noticeably on the long uphills where I could have used the easier gear. Unfortunately, this was in combination with a rear derailleur that was throwing my chain into the spokes. Lots of limitation on that end. I do love spinning up hills and in this race, I had to stand up for most of it. :(
Once again about 3/4 way through the race I was passed by one of the top racers in the 45+ category heat. He's from the Old Town Bicycles squad, and this has been happening for the past 2 years. If I ever want to see improvement, I have to stay in front of George for an entire race. That'll be the day. As it was, I finished in 15th place.
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Race Report from Crosstoberfest 2009
So, bike racing is a little unpredictable to say the least. Each race the process gets a little more refined. Packing, preparation, travel, warm-up, etc. (This says nothing of the training time involved...) I went into this year's Crosstoberfest feeling very good and really wanted to see what I had in me. In addition to arriving in time to register and pre-ride the course, I got a great position on the front of the line for the start. Whistle blows, and we're off! I held in the top 5-6 spots for most of the race and started feeling like this was going to be a great result for me. But, fate wouldn't have it. I'm really not superstitious, but about 10 seconds after thinking that, I heard the quick hiss of a deflating front tire. My front tire. I'd just made up two spots and was in 4th, but... that really didn't matter in that instant. As they say, "That's bike racing!"
Once I stopped feeling grumpy and robbed, the feeling of pride and excitement jumped in, because I knew deep down that I'd gotten a taste of what it's like to be up at the front of a race like that. Too bad it felt so good... Here's a video link put together by a teammate. I'm in the first bit of the video and the rest showcases the people who actually finished their races. :)
Once I stopped feeling grumpy and robbed, the feeling of pride and excitement jumped in, because I knew deep down that I'd gotten a taste of what it's like to be up at the front of a race like that. Too bad it felt so good... Here's a video link put together by a teammate. I'm in the first bit of the video and the rest showcases the people who actually finished their races. :)
Saturday, September 26, 2009
The Big Green Looks Forward to 2010.
We had 42 riders out today for our meet the team ride. Included in the group were some of our new and renewing sponsors for 2010. Among them, representing our new title sponsor for 2010, Olympia Orthopaedic Associate's own, Dr. Thomas Helpenstell. Eric Forsythe, Certified Athletic Trainer from Providence Physical Therapy, and Dr. Adam Cramer from Adam Cramer D.D.S. & Associates, were also among the riders. Joy Ride, our team's home bike shop, was well represented by Derik Archibald, sporting his dashing "orangesicle" wheels. Rosser Chiropractic renewed it's sponsorship for a third year strong. It was a great day to reconnect with teammates, meet new riders, and get our heads set towards 2010.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Meet the Team Ride Set for Sept. 26, 2009 @ 9:30am
Saturday, September 26: The Valley Athletic Club (9:30 departure, 2-hour ride in Olympia)
Location: The Valley Athletic Club, 4833 Tumwater Valley Dr SE, Olympia WA 98506
www.cbcracing.org
Contacts: Dan Donahue dnjdonahue [at] mac [dot] com
Michelle Kautzmann mtkkautzmann [at] yahoo [dot] com
The Valley Athletic Club/CBC racing is a regional race team that supports year round road, track, and cyclocross racing for members. An aggressive approach to gaining sponsorship enables us to give members maximum benefit toward their racing success. One primary goal this coming year is to continue to grow our developmental program, which guides new riders in understanding and implementing race strategy and developing bike handling techniques. For 2010 we look forward to expanding our team at all levels and disciplines. Come join us for an introductory ride on September 26.
Location: The Valley Athletic Club, 4833 Tumwater Valley Dr SE, Olympia WA 98506
www.cbcracing.org
Contacts: Dan Donahue dnjdonahue [at] mac [dot] com
Michelle Kautzmann mtkkautzmann [at] yahoo [dot] com
The Valley Athletic Club/CBC racing is a regional race team that supports year round road, track, and cyclocross racing for members. An aggressive approach to gaining sponsorship enables us to give members maximum benefit toward their racing success. One primary goal this coming year is to continue to grow our developmental program, which guides new riders in understanding and implementing race strategy and developing bike handling techniques. For 2010 we look forward to expanding our team at all levels and disciplines. Come join us for an introductory ride on September 26.
Cyclocross Explained with a Video Makes More Sense!
Many of my friends and patients know that I've been training for the cyclocross season which starts now and goes through December (in the USA) and January (in Europe.) Most of them are familiar with mountain bike racing or road racing but haven't heard of cyclocross. I usually start by smiling, because the concept is so funny. You take a modified road bike, with skinny knobby tires on it and race off-road. Oh, you also have to jump over obstacles, and run up hills. It can be quite muddy... Well, a video is worth a thousand words. Here's a video showing some of the skills involved with this unique discipline of cycling. BTW, as you are watching, look for the tall skinny guy in a white uniform. He's one of my heros, Ryan Trebon.
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