Support Cycling and Michigan’s Transportation Future

"Got a favorite bike lane in your town? Have a certain bus route that gets you to work every day? Is there a street nearby that’s in desperate need of TLC? Want faster passenger rail?"

Trans4M (Transportation for Michigan) is a "statewide coalition working to create a stronger Michigan through transportation policy reform" (about Trans4M) and they are hosting an event Feb. 6, 2013, at Zingerman's where you can share your ideas for transforming Michigan's transportation for the future.

Click the image for the flyer about the event to learn more about the event.

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2013 Clothing Design

The AAVC racing team has an updated look in 2013. Click the images below to check out bigger versions of samples of the new design.

Jersey

Bib shorts

Long sleeve skin suit

Long-sleeve jersey/Jacket

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Worst Day of the Year Ride

The Ann Arbor area winter cycling classic continues Sunday, January 20, 2013! Bundle up ... or not—who knows what the weather will be like. But the Worst Day of the Year Ride has lived up to its name the last few years.

Check out details at the event website, including the schedule, distances and location, and register (free) so the organizers can plan according the number of people coming.

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2013 MBRA Race Schedule

Excited for the coming race season already? Get your hands on the PDF/hard copy version of the MBRA race schedule now! Just click the image (PDF)....

The Ann Arbor Velo Club will be working hard to kick off the year hosting a skills clinic, the Ann Arbor Spring Training Series, and the Cone-Azalia road race. After a break from race promotion to race our bikes, we'll be back on the schedule in the fall for cyclocross.

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AAVC Clothing Order

It's the time of year to order clothes for next season. If you're interested in placing an order, NOW is the time. We just finished the pre-order period so we know how many items we'll be getting and can set the final pricing. Next week (the one following Christmas) the final orders will begin. Look for more details to come out on the email lists.

If you haven't gotten any information about the order so far—particularly any emails about how to order—please be sure to email Joe Miessner to get your online account for ordering.

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Indoor Trainer Rides

The weather is finally getting cold and the cyclocross season wraps up this weekend. That means lots a lot of will be stuck inside. To ease the monotony we've got trainer rides! All are welcome—AAVC member or not.

We have a great facility and location this year—on a racquetball court at the Village Green Apartments Clubhouse (just off US 23 at Geddes on the east side of Ann Arbor). The rides have started and will continue on Tuesday and Friday at 6:30 p.m. each week. There may be a few exceptions around the holidays which we'll announce as they're determined. Check the club calendar for updates.

Timeframe: now–March. End date is contingent on weather in the spring

Location: all rides are at at the Village Green Apartments Clubhouse, 451 Village Green Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (map—just off US 23 at Geddes on the east side of Ann Arbor)

Days and times: Tuesday and Friday, 6:30 p.m. start, wrap up about 8:00 p.m.

Please Remember...

Bring an exercise mat or towel to protect the floor and keep sweat off of it.
Bring your own trainer/rollers. We sometimes have a loaner or two available but contact us first before counting on it.
Bringing a fan is helpful to stay cool. Some fans will be there but more are welcome.
There will usually be a video playing (often a bike race), but the workout is on your own—it's not an organized group workout.

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Mad Anthony Results

The results of the 2012 Mad Anthony Cycling Race are now available at the USAC online site.

Next year's race will be held on October 19, 2013. Mark your calendars and plan to be there.

Thank you to all the volunteers that made this event a success.

Andy Staub and his 'Beat The Train' team were critical in making this happen.

Check out the Beat The Train ride that meets at the fort at 6am and rolls through the streets of Detroit for a very interesting view of the city. Some highlights include Eastern Market, Belle Isle, the Heidelburg Project and breakfast in Mexican Town. Everyone is welcome and riders from all disciplines and skill levels are well represented. The ride is rain or shine and occurs from April through October.

Next up: Ann Arbor Velo Club Skills Clinic at the end of March, followed by the Spring Training Series in April.