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Blue Sky Velo Report - September 7, 2007
Blue Sky Velo is getting HUGE!
If you haven't noticed, there are Blue Sky Velo jerseys EVERYWHERE - even out of state! Lee raced on the roads of New York, Kyle raced a triathlon in Texas (and is heading to another in Florida). And in Colorado, Blue Sky'ers have raced across the state - Lamar, Salida, Crested Butte, Snowmass, Grand Junction, etc. In fact, with 124 current team members (riding MTB, 'Cross, Road or Cruisers) and more than 306 top 10 finishes (last 24 months) we're making a serious impact on the Colorado cycling scene! Check out a few highlights on www.blueskyvelo.com and pass along to anyone you think may be interested in sponsoring Blue Sky Velo.

Unfortunately, there are a couple of our troops who are injured - when you see them 'hobbling' around please tell them hi and keep them in your thoughts:
- Tamara Gaffney - stress fracture in a bone and on crutches (but completed 8 triathlons this summer before she gave in to the doctors advice
- Ron Dreasher (bumps & bruises) and Dave Jones (hairline fracture in the hip) - both experienced good falls training for 'cross
- Brad Erdner - the craziest fall of them all - Brad was stopped in his tracks and broke his clavicle and hand when a kid's skateboard slung between his wheels and immediately stopped the bike throwing him over the bars.

End of Summer BBQ - Please come join us at the Union Reservoir in Longmont tomorrow (Saturday 9/8) at 1:00 pm. RSVP to Lee. If you're interested in joining the team, if you're a sponsor, if you're on the team, if you're family of someone on the team.... you are all welcome (just RSVP please). See you tomorrow.

Please keep sending your results and stories to me. And ask your friends, family, prospective team members to sign up for the newsletter here: https://app.expressemailmarketing.com/Survey.aspx?SFID=18593

Jeremy Duerksen
Marketing & Public Relations
jeremy@blueskyvelo.com
www.blueskyvelo.com
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Road Races Last Few Weeks
Dillon Criterium (8/18)
   Top Results:
      Lee Gerakos - SM4 – 3rd place
   Report:
      Lee Gerakos (Senior Men's 4): http://blueskyvelo.blogspot.com/2007/08/dillon-crit.html

Frisco Criterium (8/19)
   Top Results:
      Kevin Abraham - SM35+ – 10th place

Niwot Criterium (8/26)
   Top Results:
      Kevin Abraham - SM35+ – 6th place
   Reports:
      Jeremy Duerksen (Senior Men's 3): http://blueskyvelo.blogspot.com/2007/08/riding-in-rain-niwot-crit-2007.html
      Kevin Abraham (Senior Men's 35+): http://blueskyvelo.blogspot.com/2007/08/niwot-criterium-would-you-like-some.html

Santa Fe Stage Race (9/1 - 9/3)
   Top Results:
      Horacio Gutierrez - (SM4, 35+) – TT: 4th place; RR: 9th place
      Jose Castilleja - (SM4) – TT: 8th place; GC: 7th place
   Report:
      Jose Castilleja (Senior Men's 4): http://blueskyvelo.blogspot.com/2007/09/9107-santa-fe-trail-stage-race-jose.html
      Horacio Gutierrez - (SM4, 35+):
         Stage 1 - http://blueskyvelo.blogspot.com/2007/08/9107-santa-fe-trail-stage-race-stage-1.html
          Stage 2 - http://blueskyvelo.blogspot.com/2007/09/9107-santa-fe-trail-stage-race-stage-2.html
          Stage 3 - http://blueskyvelo.blogspot.com/2007/09/9207-santa-fe-trail-stage-race-stage-2.html
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Mountain Bike Races Last Few Weeks
Eldora Escape (8/18)
    Top Results:
         Cindy Vanover - Women 40+ - 5th place

Winter Park #6 - King of the Rockies (8/25)
    Top Results:
         Ryan Lewandowski - Beginner 30 - 34 (1st mtb race of the year) - 1st place!
         Andrew Maloney (esteemed sponsor - Jade Mtn Health) - Beginnner 35 - 39 (1st race of '07) - 1st place!
         Cindy Vanover - Sport 40 - 49 - 9th place
         Sasha Milhous - Sport 30 - 39 - 10th place
         Jim Daus - Sport 35 - 39 - 10th place
    Report:
         Ryan Lewandowski http://blueskyvelo.blogspot.com/2007/08/roadie-makes-good-on-dirt.html
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Triathlons Last Week
Xterra Mountain Championships (8/18/07)
   Top Results:
      Mike Starck - Men's 40 - 44 – 9th place
   Reports:
      Mike Starck: http://blueskyvelo.blogspot.com/2007/08/082107-xterra-mountain-championships.html

Rattlesnake Triathlon - USAT National Championships (8/19/07)
   Top Results:
      Jason Kaminski - Men's 35 - 39 – 8th place (also notable that Jason was 51 of 487 overall) And, have to note that Jason raced the day before in the Olympic Distance Triathlon and was 11th out of 50 in his age group!
   Reports:
      Jason Kaminski http://blueskyvelo.blogspot.com/2007/08/81907-rattlesnake-triathlons-jason.html
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Running Races Last Few Weeks
Pikes Peak Ascent (8/18) http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org/race_results/2007_pikes_peak_ascent.htm
   Top Results:
      Kraig Koski - 14th place (overall out of 1163 men) (4th out of 215 in his age - 41 years old - group) time = 2:35:28

How's that for a 1/2 marathon: Elevation gain (start to summit) is 7,815' (2,382 meters); the start is at 6,300' (1,920m) and the summit is 14,115' (4,302m). Humidity generally is less than 15% (much less above 11,500'). The Ascent (and ascent leg of the Marathon) have only limited stretches without a significant uphill grade.

Beaver Creek Vertical Ascent (8/25)
    Top Results:
         Kraig Koski - 4th place overall (7 laps; 6 hrs 45 minutes; 14,700 feet of climbing; 24.5 miles of uphill running)
    Report:
         Kraig Koski - http://blueskyvelo.blogspot.com/2007/08/82507-beaver-creek-vertical-ascent.html
    
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Sponsors
Support these businesses 'cause they support us! And they've got great stuff...
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Read about all our sponsors here: www.blueskyvelo.com
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Upcoming Races, Events & Rides
Stop by and cheer or sign up and race! Or, do both for extra brownie points. You're guaranteed to see Blue Sky Velo at the races below.
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Good calendar of racing in all sports here: http://racingcolorado.com/index.php?page=calendars&event_type=cycling and a few notables where you'll see Blue Sky Velo:

CHARITY RIDES & EVENTS
STILL TIME TO SIGN UP for the
9/9/07 – Buffalo Bicycle Classic 50, 70 or 100 mile ride - Michelle is putting a group together, so let her know when you sign up: http://www.buffalobicycleclassic.com/registration.html

Lots of other charity rides this time of year: Ride for 65 Roses (Longmont), Cottonwood Classic (Lafayette) and more. Check out http://racingcolorado.com/index.php?page=calendars&event_type=cycling

ROAD RACES
9/15 - Parker Twilight Criterium http://www.parkertwilight.com/

MOUNTAIN BIKE RACES/EVENTS
9/8 - 9/9 - Breckenridge Singletrack festival www.brecksingletrack.com

9/15 - 9/16 - Buffalo Creek 4th Annual EPIC - trail building, riding, party http://www.frmbp.org/e107_plugins/content/content.php?content.18

 MOUNTAIN BIKE ENDURANCE
10/13 - 10/14 - 24 Hours of Moab - Talk to Darrin Sharp if you want to be on a team www.grannygear.com

CYCLOCROSS RACES - (season calendar)
9/16 - Brecktobercross http://www.americancycling.org/racing/ef/sept/brecktobercross.pdf

TRIATHLONS/DUATHLONS
9/9 - Fort Collins Triathlon http://www.timberlinetiming.com/
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Volunteer Opportunities
Come on.... Give back!
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Everyone on Blue Sky Velo has committed to volunteering in the community at least once this year. Whether that is volunteering at a race, trail building, trips for kids, triathlon, running race, etc. Make sure to (log in if you're a Blue Sky Velo team member) and record your volunteering at http://www.blueskyvelo.com/EntryList.aspx

If you haven't done this yet (even if you don't mountain bike, help us out - please fill out the petition to keep mountain biking legal on the Colorado Trail (it only takes 2 minutes): http://www.imba.com/news/action_alerts/08_07/08_09_divide_ban.html

Trips for Kids http://www.tripsforkidsdenver.org/calendar.html

10/06 – Heil to Lyons Trail Project. http://boa-mtb.org/events/?id=81

Join REI and IMBA to reach 10,000 volunteers in 2010 - maybe start a volunteer project for Blue Sky Velo? http://www.imba.com/resources/volunteer/index.html

A few other MTB volunteer organizations are listed here: http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=331489
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Other News & Contact Us
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Other news including race and ride reports, photos and rider bio's can be found on our website: http://www.blueskyvelo.com/

If you have a story, photos or dates to ride, race or volunteer, please email jeremy@blueskyvelo.com.

Read previous Blue Sky Velo email newsletters here: http://www.blueskyvelo.com/Newsletters_Archive.html

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Become a Member
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Are you interested in learning more about Blue Sky Velo or becoming a member? Click here for more information: www.BlueSkyVelo.com
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Next Week's Rides
If you don't see a ride that fits your schedule, start one up. I can almost guarantee somebody will join you...
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Thursdays 5 pm: Mountain bike/'Cross ride - talk to John Perry for more information. Last weeks ride was a Night RIde in Nederland - always a blast!

Fridays 6 am: Mountain bike ride - talk to John Perry for more information. Watch the sun rise

Sundays 10 am:No-drop club ride. Leave from Blue Sky Cycles. Contact Dave Kilmoyer before you show up to make sure the ride is on and to find out about the route.

Tuesdays 6 am: Early morning road ride - talk to Kelly Dykema for more information

Tuesdays 6 pm (next 4 weeks): Cyclocross Clinic - talk to Kevin Graboski for more information

Thursdays 5pm: Starting 9/13 - The ride will depart from Blue Sky Cycles at 5pm and go to a local park where we will set up a mock race course and simulate race conditions. Talk to Bill Teasedale for more info.
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