Great Tuesday/Wednesday night rides around Waldo County...

If you're looking for some good riding this summer, look no further than the Tuesday/Wednesday night "Ken Specials."

Ken knows so many great roads around Waldo County with no traffic. He says that he has to pick new routes each week to keep Dana motivated. Whatever the reason, the rolling hills through blueberry fields and farmland is some of the best riding anywhere. Here's where we've headed each time I've gone this spring:

http://www.strava.com/activities/144106273

http://www.strava.com/activities/152478289

http://www.strava.com/activities/154899747

If you haven't made it out recently, I would highly recommend it. The pace is definitely rugged, but if you plan on doing more drafting than leading, it's a great workout even if you're out of shape (like me).

Ken takes a look at the weather at the start of the week, and we make a decision from there whether it will be a Tuesday or Wednesday night ride. Watch the BBC Google Group for details. The ride rolls at 6 pm from Birgfeld's in Searsport. We tend to get back around 8 pm.

Hope to see you there!

Bill

Classics!

Marianne Vos.  Not technically a classic race, but it looks like it.

The Tour gets all the attention, but this is where the real fun is.

Roger de Vlaeminck, 4 time Paris-Roubaix winner.  Too cool for fenders.

I don't know who this is, but he's all business

Coppi

Ferdi Kubler.  Check out the "big-bigger" chainring combo.

Kelly, 1984 Paris Roubaix

Get ready for Belfast-Roubaix!

Spring is right around the corner

If you want to order club clothing please visit the Club Clothing tab and place your order.  Deadline for 2013 orders is March 31st.

Cabin Fever

I've got some cardboard boxes.  Who's with me?

BELFAST BICYCLE CLUB - WINTER MEETING

Time:  January 22nd @ 6 PM - PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE

Location:  The Hub / Bay Wrap - Belfast, ME


Agenda:

Discuss 2012

Discuss plans for 2013 - time trial, club century, D2R2, Parkinson's Ride, club gatherings, winter riding indoors and outdoors

Vote on club officers

Club dues - $15/person - $25/couple - $30/family

It's time to RIDE!!!

heading to Castine on Rt. 175 (Photo GPB)

When on their deathbed has anyone ever said.."I wish I'd pedaled more?"......probably.

Looking to fancy up your ride this season?  Check out Velo Ink

2012 CLUB CLOTHING ORDER FORM IS UP.

DEADLINE TO ORDER IS MAY 6TH.

PLEASE EMAIL  - BELFASTBIKECLUB@GMAIL.COM WITH ANY QUESTIONS

2012 Club Clothing order

If you are interested in ordering club clothing this year, here is a run down of what we will be offering:

Short sleeve jerseys - $43

Shorts - $52

Bib Shorts - $62

Limited Edition Belfast jersey in Green to support the MJFF and team Tyler Brown  -$53

The sizes are as follows:

Men's

XS through XXL

Women's

XS through XXL

The jersey styles/fits are as follows - applies to both men's and women's jerseys:

Race Cut - form fitting trim fit

Sport Cut - slightly more generous fit

Club Cut - roomy fit

**Women's jerseys come in a women's specific cut in any of the 3 options listed above.

Zipper options - 3/4 or Full zip

Sleeve style - Raglan

Jersey fabric - Cosmos

This year we will be offering the option to order the Belfast "logo" jersey style as shown below:

New this year and also subject to demand (must have at least 10 to order) - Belfast jerseys in a different color!! New color TBD, but most likely a shade of green for this year. These limited edition jerseys will cost $53 versus the standard $43. The extra $10 will go to support the New England Parkinson's Ride in Old Orchard Beach this year. Details on the limited edition jersey will be announced soon and made available on the online order form.

We are going with a new supplier this year - V-Gear, check out their website, let me know if you have any questions. http://v-gear.com/about_custom

We are still finalizing the details with V-Gear so the order form is not yet available, but it will be soon on the club blog just like last year. To order, you must be a club member and current on your 2012 dues.

Stay tuned!!

Foam Roller Fun

A foam roller clinic will be hosted by Bill Armstrong at his 39 Main St. facility on February 14th, 6:00 pm.

The keys to longevity and quality of life are nutrition, posture, length, and strength. The use of a foam roller supports the latter 3 - working with movement with the goal of elasticity facilitated with postural core and peripheral strength. For pre workout, recovery, and maintenance, rolling is an efficient and effective method promoting wellness and improving performance potential. (For nutritional guidance par excellence, contact John Bagnulo at bagnulo.com and 338-3514).

"On A Roll" is an instructional clinic in the use of a foam roller from head to toe. Handouts will be provided and the emphasis will be hands on. Participants will leave with theoretical and functional knowledge and skills. Wear comfortable but close fitting clothing; tie long hair up and out of the way. A limited number or rollers will be available for use in the clinic; please bring your own if possible. They may be purchased at Home Supply in Belfast, may be available at Job Lot, also in Belfast, and from Perform Better.com. Purchase the dense dark foam version, not the soft white model.

The clinic will be led by Bill Armstrong of Sports and Orthopedic Massage and Functional Integrated Fitness of Belfast. Bill has been in practice since 1988 and has used the foam roller as an integral tool in facilitating functional movement for hundreds of clients. In addition,he is a life long cyclist, cycle tourist, and time trial rider.

The clinic is free to members of the Belfast Bicycle Club and their guests.

Shop for your favorite cyclist locally

Lots of in-stock items on sale well below retail and as always, Belfast Bicycle Club members receive 10% off their entire purchase. That includes items already on sale - that's a sweet deal!!

Hours of Operation

Monday thru Friday	10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday	9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday	Open by appointment

158 High Street

Belfast, Maine 04915

Tel: (207) 338-0008

Email: belfastbikes@earthlink.net

Customize your ride and support a local guy...

It's almost that time again....

the future of bicycle helmets??

HOW

HÖVDING
WORKS

Hövding is a bicycle helmet unlike any other currently on the market. It's ergonomic, it's practical, it complies with all the safety requirements, and it's also subtle and blends in with what else you are wearing.

Hövding is a collar for bicyclists, worn around the neck. The collar contains a folded up airbag that you'll only see if you happen to have an accident. The airbag is shaped like a hood, surrounding and protecting the bicyclist's head. The trigger mechanism is controlled by sensors which pick up the abnormal movements of a bicyclist in an accident.

The actual collar is the visible part of the invention. It's covered by a removable shell that you can change to match your outfit, and we'll be launching new designs all the time. Hövding is a practical accessory that's easy to carry around, it's got a great-looking yet subtle design, and it will save your life.

http://www.hovding.com/en/how

Belfast Rocks the Dempsey Challenge!!

Team Belfast - Dan, Heide, Greg, Ken, Norman, Cyndie, Margot, Jane, Heather and Martha

10 riders from the Belfast club embarked on 50 and 100 mile journeys yesterday at the 3rd annual Dempsey Challenge. What started out as a shady and crisp day, quickly turned to sunny and warm...an absolutely beautiful day to ride. The Belfast crew raised almost $4000 and total, the event raised over $1 million for the Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing.





Amongst the ranks of the Belfast team is Cynthia Martell of Belfast, ME.
Cyndie, a cancer survivor, was the true inspiration for the entire team and she Rocked the 100 mile ride!! Her husband Will ran the 10k the day before and her entire family were there on Sunday to cheer us all on!!

Cyndie, Patrick and Jane

Simply the Best

the face of Cadillac

Eric Olds snapped this self portrait on his ascent of Cadillac Mt. yesterday afternoon during the 20th anniversary Cadillac Challenge. His expression says it all as he battled the climb, the wind and the blinding fog.

Cadillac Challenge - 20th anniversary

Despite rain, wind and heavy fog, 7 local riders made the journey over to MDI on Sunday, Oct. 2 for the 20th anniversary edition of the Cadillac Challenge. The ride started off in rain which eventually tapered off for awhile, then came back. It was an off and on kind of day - rain and wind, with some moments of calm. The surf slamming the rocky shoreline along the Park Loop road was quite a site. Due to poor visibility (none) and heavy winds, the official end of the ride was moved off the top of Cadillac Mt. That didn't stop us from riding up there. As expected, the views from the top were nil.

All in all, a great day of riding with some old friends and some new ones - the best part of the Cadillac Challenge. And a new tradition was born I think - dinner and beers afterwards at Atlantic Brewing / Mainely Meat, just down the road. Hope to see you next year!!

Pictured left to right - Chris G., Derek N., Morgan L., Eric O., Greg P-B. (Not pictured, Norman M. (taking photo), Karl A. (climbing Cadillac)

12 Hrs of Bradbury

Eric Olds, representing Belfast in this year's 12 Hrs of Bradbury MTB race. Finishing in an impressive 7th place out of 24 in the Solo Sport Men category. Way to go Eric!!

Last Minute Call for Volunteers

A message from Tony Mourkas - ride director for the Cadillac Challenge:

This year we are shaping up to have a few less volunteers than usual to manage the Cadillac Challenge on event day, October 2nd. If you would like to help out, or have a spouse or friend who might be willing to work the registration tables or a rest stop. Working at a rest stop is a lot of fun and a great way for non-riders to be a part of the event and connect with the cyclists. Send me an email if you would be interested in volunteering.

Go to this link for details and how to email Tony.

http://web.me.com/zorbathegeek/Cadillac/Blog_/Entries/2011/9/20_Last_Minute_Call_For_Volunteers.html