I quit bike racing. 

I thank God I was 50 miles from a car ride home.

A few of us from the team meandered up to the Cascade Classic to make some noise. Mike Ricks and I raced it last year. Mike took 2nd in the GC so we thought with a stronger presence we could do some damage. I would be of little help in the GC efforts, but I love racing with those guys.

Hi All... The hot (and smoky) days of summer are *really* here! In the last few months "From the Coaches Desk" I talked about my cramping problem and the article I found dealing with cramping issues, prevention and treatment. It's from the "The Science of Sport" (which is Scientific Comment and Analysis of Sports and Sporting Performance). It's a pretty long article so I decide to break it into several parts. Below is Part 3 (part 1 & 2 were in the June and July issues of the Chico Corsa Cycling Club Newsletter, if you want to go back for them). 

I'm at a loss as to why I get cramps. In the last Messilla Circuit Race BOTH my hamstrings cramped up at the same time on the last lap.

Hi Everyone! So, the Chico Corsa Cycling Club is looking at doing a Fall/Winter Hill Climb Time Trial Series this year, with the climbs and dates below. There was a similar Series done years ago here in Chico - 1981 or 1982 - by Tom Devol and Jeff Smith, who owned Cyclesport bike shop at the time. And, of course, now there is that almost-famous Low Key Hillclimb Series in the Bay Area every fall. In any case, we decided to have our own and revive the old Chico Series.......with a couple of route changes. Below is a list of the tentative events with dates. It should be mentioned that these dates could change depending upon Galland Cross, the Cutty Series and Tyler Cross dates this fall/winter. And, of course......the weather! Rain will not cancel - but snow and ice will.

The Sierra Nevada Chico Downtown Criterium is less then two months away. We need 120 volunteers and another $9,000. If you would like to be a financial sponsor please contact Linda Zorn. If you want to be a part of the volunteer team just follow the link below OR contact Jennifer Gruber at Jenn_G@pacbell.net .

Morgan Bonar has been placing in about every race she enters. As a result The CAT 4 womans team has moved into the top 5 in the Best All Around Team competition. As for the Guys, they are holding steady at 7th in the CAT 3
We had a great day at Nevada City watching 8 local racers take to the epic race. And hats off to Lindsay Myers for winning the women's CAT 3 race and Mike Cordova for a solid 6th in the men's CAT 3.

To everyone who contributed to the fundraiser on Saturday for the fire relief efforts... THANK YOU! Your contributions individually amounted to us being able to raise over $400 to assist the American Red Cross and Butte Creek Canyon Volunteer Firefighters. Your generosity and assistance was very moving.

A special thank you to North Rim who contributed raffle prizes for the event. Their willingness to assist in the efforts speaks volumes for their commitment to the cycling community at large.

I tried to get around to thank everyone individually, personally... if I missed you, please know that donation will be well used and put tothe good of both organizations.

Thanks again and I will see you on the road...

Hi Everyone! So, as you may or may not have seen on the last Tentative Schedule, there is an Omnium coming up here in Chico in August called the "Dog Days" Omnium, in honor of the Dog Days of Summer:
Tues., Aug. 19th - Chico Airport Criterium
Thurs., Aug. 21st - River Road 10-Mile TT
Sat., Aug. 23rd - Cohasset DOWNHILL TT
Sun., Aug. 24th - Table Mountain Road Race II

Follow the link here to see all of the planned cycling events here in Chico.
Rodney, you are the man! Thanks for all of your efforts. This town would not be the same without you.