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July 1st, 2009

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Midwest Masters reminds riders to sign up for their 7-12 MATTS/ROTY 50k Two Person Team Time Trial in Herscher, IL 2 laps of this great course. go here for more info:
Need a teammate, contact abrlund@aol.com.

Don't miss these great race series held every week:
Wednesday Night Masters Track, Track or Road bike, various distance Time Trials & one Mass start race, Kenosha Velodrome, WBR, Carl Wilkins 262-654-6773 cewbike@tds.net

Friday Night at the Track, Washington Blvd 1/2 mi. Bicycle Oval, Highland Park, Pittsburgh, PA, http://polish.slavic.pitt.edu/pmvc

UPCOMING
7/04 NATrials at the Training Center, Sequatchie, TN, go here for more info:

7/05 Get ready for another blazing fast The Original. The Classic. The Monument to the Sport Redline Racing Illinois Criterium Championship Wood Dale, Wood Dale, IL The Original Wood Dale Criterium, Event is Prime-tastical, Race is on South course racing clockwise direction. go here for info:

7/05 Monrovia Time Trial Challenge Series, Monrovia, IN, IRS, you can set a personal best on this very flat course on great roads 20k or 40k choice, sub hour club award, check out the new website www.indianaraceseries.com

7/07 Tuesday Night Time Trial Series, May through August. Medina, Minnesota, Individual events. TNT Stimulus Package Pricing. Registration and full Info coming soon!!! email cadencemultisports@gmail.com website www.cadencemultisports.com

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6/30/09 Updated MATTS, Tour IL/WI, ROTY standings

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We mourn the passing of Jason Eberhardt, co-manager of Vince Boyers Village CycleSport Elk Grove, IL. Visitation will be on Thursday June 25th 2009 from 3pm to 9pm, Salerno - Rosedale Chapels, 450 W Lake St., Roselle, IL 60172, (630) 889-1700 For more info Go here

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We are sadden to report that John Olin owner of Higher Gear bicycle shops in Highland Park and Wilmette, IL. died of heart failure on June 9th. To view a nice article in the Chicago Tribune go here.

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We hope each of these cyclists have a great recovery:
David Thomsen
Chris Dial
Rich Weiss
Kevin Butler
Vanessa Schilling
Hillary Logan
Bob Marshall
Andy Grote

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6/14/08 TOI/W ROTY The Great Carroll County Cycling Event, Savanna, IL This race has been updated. Yes, its from 2008

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Dan Vanderbrook
I am very sad to report that Don Vanderbrook, who was involved in an accident at the May 19 Kenosha Velodrome Tuesday Night Race inKenosha, WI has officially passed on. At this time (Thurs 1pm) his organs are being transplanted.

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The Wednesday Night Masters Track in at Washington Park Velodrome, Kenosha, WI begins Wednesday, May 6th

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ABE E-News 03/28/09 3/29 KV Pleasant Prairie Race Canceled. More...

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So you are going to a Bicycle Race. First time? Second year? Or been there decades. Have a great fun time, be competitive using your skills to place well. Race wise and safe.

Here are some simple courteous rules:
No Bare bottoms, keep it to yourself, do it in the car or rest room, bare bottoms will be DQ.
No Litter Bugs take your trash, banana peels, apple cores, orange peels, gooey wrappers, water bottles, tissues & diapers home with you or place in garbage can. Use Toilets not the area around the toilet, behind a building, next to your car or at a tree, your a human not a puppy. Human puppies will be DQ no matter how old or young. No Fouls users of foul language, threats, striking or attempting to strike and knocking a person down are DQ offenses. Beware GPS satellite security cameras are watching every where!!

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As the World turns so does Spring come to the Northern Hemisphere bringing Bicycling and Bike Racing to be the number one sport on our brains. Gone are the days skiing Raven Trail, WI, the ascent up fog filled Chief Mountain, AR for a 30 minute descent and the knuckle scrapping screaming descent of Howard Eaton Trail in Yellowstone.

I raced the SDBC Spring TT on Fiesta Island in shorts, much to the surprise of Californians decked out in their "winter" riding gear and pile. I thank 10 days skiing the ridge above Jackson to Tetons in minus 20 for making 50 feel like 80.

The ABD Indoor TT, only one to go was hot, good thing they had fans, almost as windy as the nervous traverse in reverse the winter trip Glacier NP. But shorts, t-shirt and plenty of cooling water was needed to hold off the competition.

Californians are MTB and Cross crazy and are racing at several locations for months to come, the M1000 still holds it own against all that new fangled carbon, new steel & shock absorbers.

Coming soon at a location near you - Bike Racing, car pool with a friend, get out of the house, forget the economy, set your loses aside, it will be there when you get home. Get Out and Have fun training and racing your bicycle.

One last bit of advice, those 10 year old tires may not last another year (personal experience), so walk on down to your favorite bike shop and buy a pair or two. Hey Mike,do you have any newer sew-ups for these "New" Fiamme 36hole wheels I bought from you at the Swap?

Bob

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ABR E-News 1/15/09

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The 2009 Winter Mileage Challenge, sponsored by Turin Bicycle. Riding your bike from January 2 to March 31? Of course you are, so why not have something to show for it. Overall winners in Men’s and Women’s division receive a complete bike overhaul (a $200.00 value) on top of bragging rights. Check this link for full details:

Repair and Maintenance Classes: learn to wrench on your bike. Check this link for full details:

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Annoucing MATTS 2009 season opener events.
ABD is proud to announce the 10th Annual Indoor Time Trial Series with merchandise prizes and demos from Trek, Serfas, Bontrager, SRAM, Powerbar, Shimano and more! www.ABDcycling.com.
1/11 Flat 10k course, Winfield, IL
2/01 Rolling 10k course, Winfield, IL
2/22 Flat 10k course, Winfield, IL
3/14 Rolling 10k course, Winfield, IL
4/05 John Fraser Memorial TT, Maple Park,IL 1st Outdoor MATTS event of the year.
These events are open to all, race categories for all ages and abilities. All you need is your own road bike, some riding clothes and a towel! You're bike will be attached to a computer controlled system that will simulate the resistance of actually riding outside!

Fees:
$25/race for Adults or all 5 events for just $105!
$12/race for Juniors or all 5 events for just $55!

Check bottom of 2008 Calendar for the new 2009 events. Full calendar coming soon.

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ABR E-News 11/13/08

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We all hope recovery is going well for injured long time bicycle racers Terry Clark, Richard Proskurnicki, Jean Tschampa and Bill Goodger. Send them your get well quick cards, emails, calls.

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ABR E-News 10/24/08

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10/29 Final standings posted for: ROTY, MATTS, TourIl/WI

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ABR proudly announces Premiere Cycling of Tinton Falls, NJ as a new ABR Promoter holding events from July through December. Premiere Cycling has been organizing bicycle races since 1994, presently holding events every week in NJ, The company’s main focus is the promotion of professionally organized cycling events throughout the state of New Jersey. Managing Director Raymond Smith is the founder, he previously owned Montclair Bikery, founder of Montclair Bikery Racing Team, Vice President Bike Montclair advocacy group and he has 15 years of racing experience, Upcoming events are 1 Road race, 1 Criterium, 7 Mountain Bike races and 7 Cycle Cross races. Check out the ABR race calendar for complete information or go to their site: www.premierecycling.net

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News Release: SRAM'S theroaddiaries.com returns more...

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ABR E-News 7/02/08
ABR E-News 6/20/08

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Johan Bruyneel will be in Chicago for a book signing of his new release "We Might As Well Win." His full schedule and locations can be found at www.johanbruyneel.com.

The Book Cellar
4736-38 North Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
773-293-2665
Friday, JUNE 20, 7:00 PM

Johan knows a thing or two about winning. As the director for all seven of Lance Armstrong's Tour de France wins in the years 1999-2005 and again in 2007 when Alberto Contador took his first win, Johan has the inside track on what it takes to set goals and then go after them.
More than a mere autobiography, Johan's book takes readers inside the car and on the road, where he shares his unique relationship with Lance, how he first spotted the talented Alberto Contador and his winning formula. For book reviews and an excerpt from the book please visit www.johanbruyneel.com

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USA CRITS Speed Week Begins This Saturday - Entertainment Cycling At Its Best....more
Check Results page for race recaps, photos and coverage.

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Photos from 3/09 Kenosha Spring Training Races
Cat 3 Juniors

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ABR E-News 4/25/08
ABR E-News 4/11/08
ABR E-News 3/29/08
ABR E-News 3/22/08
ABR E-News 3/01/08

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"Climbing the Category Ladder" by Mike Ebert

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Voytek Glinkowski Artist and ABR Racing member
You Tube Art film here
And, go here to see more paintings by Voytek.

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Attention racers, online registration is now available! Click the online registration button in the main menu.

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Team "Life Cyclist's" would like to invite any interested cyclists to apply for membership with our team. The team is mostly focused on Cat 4/5 riders, Master's riders and Juniors.

You can check out the web site of http://www.emerys.com/teamemerys.htm
Please send email to team@emerys.com if you need more info.

So come check out the TEAM!

Need an entry form:
Click on Forms button, then click on Entry and Accident Waiver/Liability Release.

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ENTRY forms.
The correct way to fill out the ABILITY CATEGORY and AGE GROUP entered section.
On the line:
Ability Category entered__ or Racing Age Category entered___ your age_______.

Ability Category entered is a number 1, 2, 3, 4 or Women 1, 2, 3, 4. If you are an ABR member this number is listed on your membership card. If new to racing this will be 4. If you are a member of another bicycle racing organization this number will be listed and we will accept.

Racing Age Category/Group entered is age 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+, 65+, 30-39, 40-49, Junior 13-15, Women 40+, Women 50, etc., etc., etceteras.
You will notice it says Ability Category entered OR Racing Age Category entered. OR is defined as either not both. Listing both causes confusion, the results are inaccurate, my ear, email and phone will ring with corrections.

TIP: When you pick up your number at registration ask what ability or age category they registered you into.
TIP Two: On the line Name, PLEASE print your name so we can read it correctly. You do not want all the glory to go to some unknown person who is a figment of the typists imagination.
TIP Three: Stick around and take a gander at the results to be sure you are listed.
Lastly: Thanks for coming to the races, we surely enjoy the competition.