Snowball Crit #1

Kyle and Jayson finishing 2nd and 4th in the C race.

Snowball Crit #1 Video by Joe Younkin

Congrats to Kyle for taking 2nd and Jayson on his 4th place finish in the C race at Snowball Crit #1 held at the VA Beach Sportsplex new criterium course. Danny got caught behind a wreck (but he kept the rubber side down) on the final laps to get him seperated from the pack and Dave led the race off with some strong tempo riding in the front.



In the B race, Shawn picked up 6th and Jimmy a 9th. Amos and Andy also scored top 20s. The race also included strong riding by the rest of the team which included Chris K, Chris G and Mitch who all finished in the pack. Mitch also doubled up by riding the A race.

Dismal Dash 2008

All About Bikes Racing Presents
The 2008 Dismal Dash
Time Trial

First Time Trial of the Virginia Cycling Association BAR Series
"Held under USA Cycling event permit 2008-272"

Sunday, March 16, 2008
Juniors start at 9:01 AM
White Marsh Shopping Center
1226 White Marsh Road
Suffolk, VA 23434

Registration: Online registration only. Registration closes at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 14, 2008. There will be no mail in or race day registration, online registration only. Start times will be posted on the All About Bikes website after 11:00 PM Friday, March 14, 2008 and emailed to the racers.

Note: First rider starts at 9:01 AM with 1-minute intervals. Racers are responsible for their start times. Pls. be at the staging area 5 minutes prior to your start time. Start times will be written on the back of your number. Entry fees include $2 USCF and $1 VCA fee. Unlicensed racers (CAT 5 or Women CAT 4 only) must purchase a one-day license for $10 (cash only). Annual licenses are available for purchase online at USA Cycling. No refunds, race runs rain or shine. Cat 5 Men are permitted to ride in Masters Time Trials. The TT categories are for prize distribution only. Results will be provided to VCA who will award the BAR points. If you have questions regarding VCA BAR points visit their website at Virginia Cycling Association.

FOR 2007 VCA BAR winners: Sign up for event under 2007 BAR Winners, entry fee is waived but $2 USCF and $1 VCA fee payment is required ($3). Fill out online registration and email promoter with your DD TT race category.

Packet pick-up: Saturday, March 15, 2008 at All About Bikes, 3575 Bridge Road, Suffolk, VA btwn 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Packets can also be picked up at the race on Sunday btwn 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM. BRING YOUR USCF LICENSE OR YOU CAN'T GET YOUR RACE PACKET.

All racers must present a valid USCF license (or purchase a one-day if your category qualifies) at time of packet pick-up and sign the USA Cycling release form. Racers under 18 years of age must have parent/guardian signature on release form. One-day license (CAT 5 men and CAT 4 women only) will be available for purchase at time of packet pick-up (CASH ONLY $10). All USCF rules for Time Trials apply. Portable toilets will be available onsite. No warming up on course, recommend bringing your trainer.

Questions to Jeni: ccc_list@cox.net or call (757) 651-2630 before 8 PM. (MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ THE RACE DETAILS)

Course map and directions to event plus more details can be found by visiting the All About Bikes Website,

Special Thanks to our Event Sponsors:
City of Suffolk, All About Bikes, Bull and Crowley MediaWorks, White Marsh Shopping Ctr, Kale Running

AAB Racing Helping Chesapeake Tourism

On November 10th, several AAB Team members were hired as "models" to work with an advertising agency and photographer to help promote the City of Chesapeake Tourism. Under the direction of Buena Peacock Henry Advertising and Design and Veronica Dana Photography, six team members posed for the camera at the Great Dismal Swamp Trail in Chesapeake. The photos taken will be part of the www.visitchesapeake.com website.

All Photos Courtesy of Buena Peacock Henry Advertising and Veronica Dana Photography.

Team Meeting 12/6

The next team meeting is scheduled for December 6th at the O'Brien's house. An email was sent out on time and directions.

Team Kits Order

Get your team kit orders to Albe or Kim this week so we can place the order.
Let me know if you have any questions on the orders.
Prices can be found on the Champion Systems website. - Albe

Race Results and Jimmy is Going to McDonald's

Results:
Mountain Biking:
Joe Younkin raced the Poor Farm Fall Classic in Ashland on Sunday. His time of 1:35 was good enough for an 8th place in the 30-39 Sport category.

Cyclocross:
Shawn Buddenhagen and Albe Rodenas headed to Charlottesville for the Urban Cross at IX 2. Shawn picked up a top 10 finish and Albe finished 16th in the C race.
Read the full race reports in their respective blogs.

Upcoming Races
Duathlon:
Jimmy Parrott is racing the McDonald's Duathlon World Championships in Richmond this weekend. Jimmy qualified for this race by his high-place finishes this year in Duathlons and will be wearing the USA jersey in the 30-34 category. Good luck Jimmy.

Cyclocross:
Superior Cross in Catharpin (VACX) and Granogue (UCI) on Saturday.
Pole Green Cross (VACX) and Wissahickon (UCI) on Sunday.

Mountain Biking:
Tidewater Mountain Bike Challenge (10/28)

"Poor" Joe, Plus CX Race Updates

Joe Younkin traveled to Roanoke to race in the Poor Mountain Hill Climb. He finished 7th in the 18-35 class with a PR of 59:01.
Trek Pro rider Jeremiah Bishop was on hand to show what he gets paid to do. He completed the climb in a course record of 37:16.
Joe recommends coming out next year to race. No mountain bike? No problem. They added a new category this year - "Any Bike". So bring out the cyclocross bikes next year.

Joe is traveling up to Ashland this weekend to race the Poor Farm Fall Cup Race. Good Luck Joe.

Also on the road this weekend will be Shawn and Albe heading up to Charlottesville to race in the Urban Cross which is part of the opening weekend of the VA Cyclocross Race Series.

Race reports to follow next week.