Registration for 2008 is open to new and returning members of Team Swift beginning December 1, 2007. Team Swift is open to riders between the ages of 8-18 years old. All riders need to go to the Team website at www.teamswift.org and follow the “how to join” procedure (http://teamswift.org/join/). Recent members who joined after November 1, 2007 only need to send in a 2008 waiver form. The Team Swift membership fee is only $25 for the year. Welcome back! Current Membership forms are required for participation in Team activities.
Team Swift 2008 Calendar: http://teamswift.org/schedule/
1. Team Swift August Event Schedule
*Scheduled events are subject to change.
August
Aug 2 Bike Skills Clinic
Aug 3 Timpani Criterium
Aug 4-10 Junior/U23/Elite Road Nationals
Aug 5 Tuesday Night Twilight Criterium, Santa Rosa
Aug 7 Team Swift ride from Bici Sport
Aug 16 Dunnigan Hills Road Race
Aug 17 All Team Ride – in Petaluma
Aug 19 Tuesday Night Twilight Criterium, Santa Rosa
Aug 20 Dirt Criterium at Howarth Park
Aug 21 Team Swift ride from Bici Sport
Aug 23 San Ardo Road Race
Aug 26 Last Tuesday Twilight Criterium for ’08---and post race BBQ
Aug 27 Dirt Criterium at Howarth Park
Aug 28 Team Swift ride from Bici Sport
Local Riding and Racing (details below)
• Tuesday Night Twilight Criterium
• Wednesday Night Dirt Criterium
• Thursday’s from Bici Sport with Coach Andrew
• Monthly All Team Ride
*Reservation required: call the Bicycle Coalition office at
707-545-0153 or e-mail to TimB@bikesonoma.org. Next dates are
September 7, October 4, November 2, December 6
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1. U.S. Junior National Championships
August 6-10 in Orange County, CA
Team Swift Riders:
17-18 year olds
• Tyler Brandt
• Ethan Weiss
15-16 year olds
• Ryan Eastman
• Ashlyn Gerber
• Joey Nygaard
10-12 year olds
• Stanley Goto
Nationals Information is found at:
http://usacycling.org/events/2008/JrU23EliteRoadNats/
Schedule of Events: http://usacycling.org/events/2008/JrU23EliteRoadNats/08JR_U23_Elite%20schedule.pdf
Join Team Swift Yahoo Group to talk to your teammates and follow the races. Team Swift will be updating the blogsite daily during the US Junior Nationals. Using the blog will also help you find more teammates to ride with on a regular basis and also share information about carpooling and upcoming events.
How join: Everyone who is currently on the 2008 roster has been approved to join. Follow the instructions at the website. Then if you have further questions you can email directly to Scott Nygaard for help.
Scott (Joey’s Dad): scottnyg@sbcglobal.net
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3. NCNCA Regional Race Details: Go to www.ncnca.org/road for details on each race. Be sure to read the race description to determine if the course is suitable for your age and ability.
Timpani Criterium
o http://timpanicrit.org/
Dunnigan Hills Road Race
o http://www.deltavelo.com/2008calcup.html
San Ardo Road Race
http://www.deltavelo.com/cal_cup/san_ardo.html
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4. All Team Ride—August 17th in Petaluma
*Following the ride is a picnic and pool party. $5 per person, RSVP required and bring your own towel.
Team Swift All-Team-Ride/Race Details
Parents and friends are invited to join the ride and all youth under the age of 12 are required to have a participating parent or guardian in attendance. For those not currently registered as members of Team Swift you need to bring a signed waiver and release to join the ride which can be found at http://teamswift.org/join/. Be sure to read the Team Swift Riding Rules below so you come prepared.
1. All Team Ride:
• All Team Ride is August 17, 2008
• 9:00 AM – 12 Noon at Bici Sport in Petaluma
• Ride Leaders: Coach Andrew and Coach Laura. Parents are encouraged to join the ride and must abide by the Team Swift Ride Rules.
• Skill Level: All levels invited. Riders under 12 years old must have a riding parent in attendance.
• The ride will be between 2.5-3 hours.
Start & Finish Location:
Bici Sport
139 Kentucky Street
Petaluma, California
707-775-4676
andrewc@bicisportusa.com
Phone Contact:
Coach Laura Charameda: 707.843.9056
Coach Andrew Christensen: 707-688-2426
Post Ride Picnic and Pool Party
Post Ride Picnic and Pool Party=After the ride we will head over to The Geoffrion’s House.
Besides the pool and spa, they have a badminton set up, pool table, ping pong, etc. It should be fun for everyone...just remember to bring your own towel and to please RSVP with so we can plan the right amount of food.
*Email Lisa to RSVP at: littlvuk@yahoo.com
Location:
Lisa, Dave & Nate Geoffrion
832 Dickson Hill Drive
Petaluma, CA
h. 707-765-6076
cell 707-217-9361
Email: littlvuk@yahoo.com
Directions from Bici Sport: We are only about 1 mile away...Head north on Kentucky St. to Washington. Go left on Washington St.. Go right on Howard St. At the end go left on West St. Go right on Dickson Hill. At the top of the hill go left into the cul de sac. We are at the end, slightly to the left. Because it is a small court, some people may need to park at the bottom on West St. and walk up.
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5. Team Swift Weekly Training Schedule
o Tuesday Criterium (Meet at 5:15PM to begin warm-up with Coach Laura)—see 5. Local Racing Schedule below for Tuesday Twilight details.
o Thursday’s at Bici Sport in Petaluma with Coach Andrew Christensen
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Bici Sport Scheduled Rides:
Bici Sport
139 Kentucky Street
Petaluma, California
707-775-4676
Team Swift Bike Shop
Coach Andrew Christensen
Cell: 707-688-2426
andrewc@bicisportusa.com
Thursday: Team Swift Junior Rides at 4PM with Coach Andrew. If you are going to miss the ride email and let him know at least 2 days ahead of time at andrewc@bicisportusa.com.
Sunday: Bici Sport also conducts a group ride every Sunday morning. The ride leaves Bici Sport at 10:30am. We will go for a two to three hour ride at a moderate to fast pace. There may be earlier rides that day but ours are more fun and you get to sleep in! These are not Team Swift rides specifically so you will need to ride with a parent or with permission to ride on your own.
Team Swift Riding Rules:
*Helmets are mandatory.
*If you are not a current Team Swift member you will need to sign a waiver and release. These will be available before the start of the ride and are also downloadable from the Team Swift website. If you are under 18 years of age you will need a parent or guardian signature. Everyone on the ride will need to sign a release. Parents are welcome to join the ride. http://teamswift.org/global/File/Release_Form_2005.pdf
*Carry 2 spare tubes, tire irons, money, water, energy bars, ID with an emergency phone number, and enough warm clothing.
*Your bike needs to be clean for each group and team ride.
*Pre Ride Safety Check: look at your tires to make sure you don’t have glass in them and check the quick-release skewers on your hubs to make sure they are totally secure. Ask for help at the shop prier to departure.
*Always ride to the right side of the road and in the bike lanes if available.
*Respect all traffic laws.
*Coaches or ride leaders are on the road for your safety. Listen closely for their advice in the group. This is a major safety issue especially when there are a lot of riders and traffic on the roads. A quick response may be necessary.
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6. Local Racing Schedules
a) Twilight Criterium in Santa Rosa
b) Healdsburg Time Trials
a.) Tuesday Night Twilight Criterium
*Team Swift riders will meet at 5:15PM to begin warming up. All riders are welcome to join. Be sure to bring warm clothes for after the races since it cools down really fast.
2008 Santa Rosa Twilight Series
Tuesday Nights
May 6th to August 27th, 2008
(no races on June 24, July 1 &July 8)
Course: 0.7 Mile closed flat loop with five corners in a business park. Excellent pavement, fast and safe course. Free lap rule applies. No Neutral Support. USA Cycling rules in effect. Helmets are mandatory.
Directions: From US 101 in Santa Rosa, the Hwy 12 exit west. At the 2nd off ramp, (Stony Pt Rd) turn left. Proceed for 3 stop lights to Sebastopol Rd and turn right. Continue to corporate Center Parkway and turn left to the course. Registration is at the corner of Apollo and Mercury. Park on City Streets ONLY. Do not park in business’s parking lots. Race Director/Promoter will have your car towed, no exceptions!!!
Events: Duration: Places: Start: Entry:
Cat 4-5 30 minutes 3 6:15 pm $13.00 $8.00 Jrs
Cat 3-4 35 minutes 3 6:50 pm $13.00
$8.00 Jrs
Cat 1-2-3 and Pro 40 minutes 3 7:30 pm $13.00
$8.00 Jrs
Entry: Registration opens at 5:45 pm and closes 5 minutes before each event. Fees are $13.00. Second race is $7.00. Jrs are $8.00. Participants MUST sign the Standard USCF 2007 Release form. Riders under 18 must have parent/legal guardians signature. Entry fees include a $2.00 USCF insurance surcharge. You must show a Valid 2007 USAC Racing license. If you do not have a valid license you may purchase a 1 day license at $10.00. All unlicensed riders are Cat 5 for men, and Cat 4 for women. No racing outside of your category. No Exceptions. No neutral support. No mentors. No races on June 24, July 1 & July 8.
Note: Please no warming up on Corporate Center Parkway. No public disrobing and use the provided porta potty. No parking in business parking lots or blocking driveways. We want to maintain use of this course, so please follow the above directions.
b.) Healdsburg Time Trials
10.9 rolling miles of fun
July 11th: Time Trial Clinic with Coach Steve Palledino
July 18th: Time Trial Clinic with Coach Jonathan
Email Coach Dino and Coach Jonathan to confirm your spot at the Time Trial Clinic. You will then receive further instructions on what time to be there, what to bring and where to meet. The Clinic will begin at 5PM and you need to bring any Time Trial equipment you have including clip on bars. The Coaches will help you find a good postion and learn how to warm up and pace yourself for the race.
o All skill levels welcome and encouraged
o Every Friday 6 pm
o Meet at Kinley and Dry Creek Rd
o More information including results, records and course info at www.winecountrytimetrial.com
o http://www.winecountrytimetrial.com/records.php
