2011 AAVC Team Clothing Order

Place your 2011 team clothing orders now! We are ordering clothing from Hincapie Sportswear again and sizing is the same as 2010 (with a few more big and small sizes available—kids through 3XL). We will use the same design (general layout, colors, panels) as 2010 with only minor changes. And we've managed to decrease the prices on jerseys and bibshorts for 2011!

Orders can be placed and paid for online at the same time this year rather than having to wait for separate invoicing like last season. Please visit the order page [link removed, orders closed] to place your online order. If you prefer to pay by check, please visit the order page [link removed, orders closed], read the info, and use the hardcopy order form link to submit your order and payment.

All orders are due by Tuesday, December 14, 2010, with payment in full (update on 12/15/10: orders are now due by Sunday, Dec. 19). This will likely be the only clothing order for the 2011 season, so if you're interested in getting clothes for next season, it is recommended you take advantage of this order. Delivery is expected sometime in March, and we'll share a more specific timeframe once notified by Hincapie.

As is usual, we need to have a minimum order on all items, so in the event we do not have the minimum of 10 items requested for a particular item you order, you will be contacted to see if you want a similar item (e.g. a short sleeve version instead of long sleeve) or if you would like a refund on the unavailable item. We will provide updates during the three weeks that orders are being accepted so you know the quantity of items being ordered.

If you have any questions, please contact Lucas Wall.

> Place your order Orders closed. Contact Lucas with any questions.

Two Wheel Tango's new store

Great to see that the bicycle business is doing well in SE Michigan as Two Wheel Tango plans to open a third location.

http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/two-wheel-tango-switches-gears/

Huron River Drive repairs continue

A few notes below from the Washtenaw County Road Commission prove updates about work on Huron River Drive. If you're out enjoying the great November weather forecasted in the next few days, you might want avoid the road work. If the weather holds much longer, though, you'll soon be able to enjoy some great improvements!

The road work along Huron River Drive between Zeeb Road and Tubbs Road is progressing nicely. This past week specific trees were removed, the bank stabilization work just west of East Delhi Road was completed, a cross-road culvert in the same area was replaced, many of the cross-road culverts were extended in preparation for the shoulder widening and all of the culverts were cleaned out to improve drainage.

Today, the road surface was milled up in two areas. The first area is from the easterly entrance of Loch Alpine to east of Boyden Creek. The second area is east of East/North Delhi Road to Tubbs Road. The purpose of the milling is to remove bad material prior to paving and it was necessary to perform this work prior to the shoulder widening. Currently, the shoulder widening work is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday and the final paving is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday of next week. All work, of course, is weather dependent. In the meantime, traffic will be maintained on the milled surface. The milled surface is uneven and will support vehicle traffic but may be difficult for cyclists using Huron River Drive. Unfortunately, with the limited number of construction days remaining this season, it was necessary to take advantage of good weather days and schedule this work accordingly.

Meet John Herlihy, author of cycling books

From Nicola's Books...

Nicola's Books in the Westgate Shopping Center invites area cyclists to meet John Herlihy at 7:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5th.  His new book The Lost Cyclist: The Epic tale of an American Adventurer and his Mysterious Disappearance chronicles the remarkable story of two American cyclists, one who disappeared as he was about to complete a global circuit, and the other who bravely set off halfway around the world to unravel the mystery. John Herlihy is also the author of Bicycle: The History.  Book discussion and signing.

Dirt Road Washtenaw

If you haven't heard about the book out by club member Rob Pulcipher, Dirt Road Washtenaw, you're missing out. Based on Rob's love of the back roads and lots of riding over the years, he's compiled a great guide to exploring Washtenaw County by dirt and gravel roads leading you to find some spectacular sights, quiet places, and a few adventures.

It's available in most (if not all) area bike shops and online (via the book's website). The book website has a few excerpts and some updates, plus a review giving some more details about what you'll find inside the book is available on the Tree Fort Bikes blog.

Officials Clinic in East Lansing, Sat. 11/13/10

From MBRA News...

The Michigan Bicycle Racing Association will be holding a C-Level (introductory) officials clinic on Saturday, November 13, 8:30-12:30 p.m., in the Michigamme Room at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing (directions and map).

If you are interested in becoming a licensed USA Cycling official, this is the clinic to attend. To become an official you need to attend an officials seminar, take an open book exam, and purchase an official's license.

The seminar is called a Level C clinic (or introductory clinic) and gives a basic introduction to road, track, and mountain bike officiating. The Introduction to Officiating” Clinic will be followed by an open book exam.  Following the seminar and passing the open book test (70% correct) and you will have completed the requirements and be licensed as a Level C USAC road, mountain bike, and track official.

The cost for the seminar is $35 per person and will include your 2011 USA Cycling Level C Official license fee.

Register online for this event. Additional information is available on the USA Cycling website under the USA Cycling Officials Program.

Club Trainer Rides Begin Nov. 2

Like last January and February, we will again have club indoor trainer rides at the Two Wheel Tango on Jackson Road (map). The rides will start next week: Tuesday, November 2nd at 6pm. We'll continue having them each Tuesday and Thursday throughout the fall and winter. There may be a few exceptions around the holidays which we'll announce as they're determined. Check the club calendar for updates.

The schedule will be similar to last year with set up starting at 6:00 p.m., riding from 6:30 to 7:30, then pick up and depart by 8:00. Bring your own trainer or rollers, a towel to keep sweat off the floor, a fan to keep you cool, and your own workout. We'll have sound, video, and other people to ride with, but it won't be an organized group workout.