Natalie Whitlock is looking for volunteers to work the Possum ride on July 12th. They need corner marshals and various other people to help out.

Alex is not doing the Possum - he's going to try to save something for the crit on Sunday, so he's going to help out - I probably will too. If you can help, contact Natalie at the # below -

Natalie Whitlock
B215, Payroll
423-229-2363
natalie@eastman.com

Thanks, guys -

Edited by author 06-30-2008 12:51 PM
Ginger, Gilligan, and the rest of the Minnow crew, here is a link from Susi's GPS with the ride data. Wow! That was a feat of strength worthy of Festivus!

http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/6104372

Thanks Susi.

Are there any July 4th and 5th rides planned yet?

We're probably going to do the Possum ride again on Saturday morning. I don't have a start time yet...

 I am interested in climbing friday morning. perhaps unaka and spivey

Edited by author 07-01-2008 11:44 PM
Independence Day Ride: The day we thumbed our nose at the royal family! Thanks Jefferson, Washington, Franklin, Sam Adams, John Adams, James Madison and all those founding fathers who signed the Declaration, this ones for you!

When: 7/4/08 (obviously)

Where: Meadowview Convention Center Kingsportish
       http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geoc...14246,0.042915&z=15

Time: Ride STARTS @ 8:00 am

Route: Bailyton Loop

Distance: 44 +/- miles (2.5 +/- hours)

Pace: 17+/- mph avg

Notes: Fairly easy pace, mostly flat to rolling ride. Ride is dependent on weather.

If some of you have not seen the video coverage at velonews dot com you should check it out. Excellent footage of a ride consisting of many Chipotle guys along with Hincapie and others

Independence Day Ride: Just in case the average speed might have skeered some of you, the Bailyton route is almost completely flat so a 17 average is not out of reach for most people

Hello All,

Ruby Tuesdays, just down the street from Buck's Pizza, has invited the TNR crowd to come enjoy the post ride meal at their restaurant. There will be extra staff on board for faster service. If you would like to ease the congestion at Buck's and get home a little sooner, give Ruby Tuesdays a try this Thursday.

Jeff,
 There are a couple of us that may be interested in doing Unaka and Spivey on Friday morning. I'll know more tomorrow.

Edited by author 07-02-2008 04:35 PM
Another Race weekend posting.

http://www.abrc.net/french_broad/fbccflyer2008.pdf

Here is a link the the French Broad Classic in Asheville. It falls the week between the Kingsport Crit and the State TT/Jeff Roth weekends. Looks like they are not having the RR this year and are going to have a TT and two crits. Interestingly, the TT is Friday evening and falling 8 days before the TN state TT this might be of interest to those competing in Lebanon. The TT in Asheville (actually Marshall, NC) is a 20k out and back (same one used for the Asheville TT series) with similar terrain to the State Championship course. Looks like the TT is pre-reg only.

Any news on the last TCRC merchandise order? I thought we were gettin' it in mid-June? I need to rock the red and black!

July 4 ride: i.e. 4rth of July up High'

Date: july 4

where: start at Cherokee elementary school at the bottom of buffalo mtn.

Time: ride leaves at 7:30AM

Route: over buffalo mtn to Erwin. up and over indian grave (aka unaka) down the backside and over to spivey. over spivey back down to Erwin and back over buffalo to return to cherokee elementary

distance: 75+/- miles (5+/-hrs)

Pace: depends on the group.

Anyone interested in a Saturday morning Tour de Possum Creek ride, preferably at race pace (2 hours, or close)? We can start at the school or somewhere else if you want more miles or warmup.

Just post back here or e-mail me.

Tour De Possum Route Again:

When: 7/5/08

Where: Yuma Elementary School, Yuma, VA

Time: Ride STARTS @ 7:30 am

Route: Tour De Possum Ridge Route

Distance: 43 +/- miles (3.0 +/- hours)

Pace: Determined by the group

Notes: Lots and lots of hills, plus a few more hills.

Janine

Tour De Possum Route Again #2: I can't get up that early so we'll be leaving later. See Below.

When: 7/5/08

Where: Yuma Elementary School, Yuma, VA

Time: Ride STARTS @ 9:00 am

Route: Tour De Possum Ridge Route

Distance: 43 +/- miles (3.0 +/- hours)

Pace: Determined by the group (not 23MPH average like bailyton!)

Notes: Lots and lots of hills, plus a few more hills.

Dwayne