tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67699846618735037672024-02-18T21:35:44.368-08:00Acura LA Bike TourLA Marathonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13398845167528260093noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769984661873503767.post-31493557834099338042009-07-17T13:37:00.000-07:002009-07-17T13:39:51.660-07:002009 Acura LA Bike Tour Finishers' Certificates Now AvailableCongratulations cyclists and thank you for a successful 2009 Acura LA Bike Tour! For the first time ever, cyclists will be able to download their finishers' certificates. Suitable for framing, this certificate commemorates the cyclists's finish and preserves the data for a lifetime of memories. Use the link below to view and print your Official Acura LA Bike Tour Finisher's Certificate.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.championchipus.com/cert/index-la.php?event_id=46">Acura LA Bike Tour Finisher Certificate </a>LA Marathonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13398845167528260093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769984661873503767.post-41069595260527310392009-06-05T07:18:00.000-07:002009-06-05T07:19:45.305-07:002010 Los Angeles Marathon Date Change—Immediate Action Needed!<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana">Whether you ran it, walked it, volunteered for it, sponsored it, or cheered for it, I’d like to thank everyone who took part in last week’s 2009 Los Angeles Marathon. Though we faced a host of challenges – not the least of which was the Memorial Day date – we did it, together!<span style="color: #585858"> </span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana">As we plan for next year’s Marathon, many of you have reached<span style="color: #585858"> </span>out to voice your support for moving the race back to a Sunday in March. We’ve heard you and we agree. Now, the Los Angeles City Council needs to hear from you.</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; color: #28487a; min-height: 15.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana">The Council is set to vote on a proposal to return the marathon to its traditional March date; in fact, one of the Council’s committees already has endorsed the change. <b>But we need your help to ensure that the full Council votes to adopt the measure. </b>Please click on the link here<a href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/los-angeles-marathon-date-change"> (</a><span style="text-decoration: underline ; color: #2350ab"><a href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/los-angeles-marathon-date-change">http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/los-angeles-marathon-date-change</a></span><a href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/los-angeles-marathon-date-change">) </a>to sign our petition telling our elected officials that the race date matters and that you want to see the Los Angeles Marathon held on a Sunday in March. Then forward this note to friends, family members, and anyone else you can think of who may wish to join our effort. </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; min-height: 15.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana">As always, we appreciate your support and thank you for your assistance. Working together, we’re confident in our ability to continue to build a world-class event that, true to our mission, inspires athletes and connects communities. </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; min-height: 15.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana">See you on the road!</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana">Russ Pillar, President</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana">The Los Angeles Marathon</p>LA Marathonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13398845167528260093noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769984661873503767.post-64805022684352040962009-05-28T07:25:00.000-07:002009-05-28T08:43:22.426-07:00Acura LA Bike Tour Images<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4wMuNxQ-3qC7qnmjN2e2wEeG0rlDMYApxB-31M6YpfaqHhWCSBQrljX4gx1h0IfRemJOg9nP2EyfKj9tEsy9IK3DGkjgTyl-muCssmNoURCjqRBMVNAddqad7VqTy7qDdvUSt-MhSg-E/s1600-h/DSC02956.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4wMuNxQ-3qC7qnmjN2e2wEeG0rlDMYApxB-31M6YpfaqHhWCSBQrljX4gx1h0IfRemJOg9nP2EyfKj9tEsy9IK3DGkjgTyl-muCssmNoURCjqRBMVNAddqad7VqTy7qDdvUSt-MhSg-E/s400/DSC02956.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340899001770495074" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4b5G8MRUagPZcH9-Xgp2hxrlxVwt2aDYuzBk-znFQ8WGDQK9wSd7NBEeDocuX8pgObdkWmNrT8dS1v51905QU4HTvMrM3hBoOhbaJDkgcFixbBYfMyJeol6f65DOdWGfbl8LtIkAoc5k/s1600-h/DSC02957.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4b5G8MRUagPZcH9-Xgp2hxrlxVwt2aDYuzBk-znFQ8WGDQK9wSd7NBEeDocuX8pgObdkWmNrT8dS1v51905QU4HTvMrM3hBoOhbaJDkgcFixbBYfMyJeol6f65DOdWGfbl8LtIkAoc5k/s400/DSC02957.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340898802222613090" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO6L0DH-Tk7LyGK2Ymf40NqMhqIBEEj0IAu_LIdrJUSfNS2_9EqXt9IIhnJeLuNZh8h3Gx25hWdVO9ro8V_p8cixJANNXV_ivVTLEzqT3HPi0OvMQrV9_l6WlZe881JO3NuBD1zkUQLsM/s1600-h/DSC02962.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO6L0DH-Tk7LyGK2Ymf40NqMhqIBEEj0IAu_LIdrJUSfNS2_9EqXt9IIhnJeLuNZh8h3Gx25hWdVO9ro8V_p8cixJANNXV_ivVTLEzqT3HPi0OvMQrV9_l6WlZe881JO3NuBD1zkUQLsM/s400/DSC02962.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340898707352721234" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyxWw_K196tCOuyXONyxnJZuNQ7ljQlmQ23Q-lwweCVKAIKXZp6YyrENCNBqlXdSmUUZj1DyfSrN7VTClH0a-Giyxwl2B8j1qKpu9YG-P0Lh_xonC-3A6Ad5QjVGupjnm9ghKPGpoXNhA/s1600-h/DSC02967.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyxWw_K196tCOuyXONyxnJZuNQ7ljQlmQ23Q-lwweCVKAIKXZp6YyrENCNBqlXdSmUUZj1DyfSrN7VTClH0a-Giyxwl2B8j1qKpu9YG-P0Lh_xonC-3A6Ad5QjVGupjnm9ghKPGpoXNhA/s400/DSC02967.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340898596849582898" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXrF-1AYj_YS7OCHKoFJNtVExPo_Vy4y67HF9_EYxRk0WEBxVj5FrbrxI-ci0KIqpx8oTRXII6yBv8T0FGImAFmAfWUZTue16BUVatHecGfeK0MvYTD8XUq2rdFi4YfgKH3G_LBJUp-dE/s1600-h/ABT+Finish2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXrF-1AYj_YS7OCHKoFJNtVExPo_Vy4y67HF9_EYxRk0WEBxVj5FrbrxI-ci0KIqpx8oTRXII6yBv8T0FGImAFmAfWUZTue16BUVatHecGfeK0MvYTD8XUq2rdFi4YfgKH3G_LBJUp-dE/s400/ABT+Finish2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340898502196166882" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeX2B9DrlU523GQ_NLTug5q8S5qWpO9G66JOYlilgbnxjH3m5LxAdFeFeleMbXvfgFJAxdXmwOrt6WcSFbO4-fHrqQa94jNAj-hGIDcWUKxBuFzidbLa1i7ESwh6p2jMGCRM5IhA5yWys/s1600-h/ABT+Finish.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeX2B9DrlU523GQ_NLTug5q8S5qWpO9G66JOYlilgbnxjH3m5LxAdFeFeleMbXvfgFJAxdXmwOrt6WcSFbO4-fHrqQa94jNAj-hGIDcWUKxBuFzidbLa1i7ESwh6p2jMGCRM5IhA5yWys/s400/ABT+Finish.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340898357358902194" /></a><br />Here are a few images that I took while riding the Acura LA Bike Tour. I do not recommend trying this, but I use to be a pretty good bike racer back in the day. If you want to share photos of the ABT, please join our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52384397133">facebook group</a>.LA Marathonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13398845167528260093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769984661873503767.post-28957590117353143082009-05-26T12:15:00.000-07:002009-05-26T12:19:16.575-07:00Thank You<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Eurostile; font-size: 12px; "><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">The Acura LA Bike Tour would like to thank all the participants, the vounteers, the staff and Acura for making the 2009 Acura LA Bike Tour such a success. We look forward to seeing you in the future.</div><div><br /></div></span></span>LA Marathonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13398845167528260093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769984661873503767.post-79227415276854788612009-05-24T14:34:00.000-07:002009-05-24T14:39:31.121-07:00Final Prep<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;"><p style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Well can you believe the big day for the Acura LA Bike Tour is tomorrow morning? Now it's time for you to make sure everything is double checked and in order. Get your packet today because you won't be able to pick it up in the morning. The start is 5am so you should try to plan on getting to the start at 3:30. There are so many people doing this and you don't want to be in a rush that extra time will go very quickly. Make sure you're bike is in perfect working order and the tires pumped up. It'll be cool out tomorrow morning and you might be standing at the start a little while so you want to dress warm but layer since you'll warm up on the ride. Make sure to get your water bottles and any food/energy bars packed up with your helmet and other cycling gear by tonight. Sure the start is early but the experience of having open LA roads to you on a bicycle ride while watching the sun rise is priceless. Be safe and have fun!</p><br /><strong>Nate Loyal <br />Bike Fit Specialist</strong><br /><strong><a href="http://Loyalcoaching.com/">Loyalcoaching.com</a></strong></span>LA Marathonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13398845167528260093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769984661873503767.post-40772335809416209392009-05-23T12:52:00.000-07:002009-05-23T12:57:41.413-07:00LA Marathon/Acura LA Bike Tour Expo<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPKuVY6qNH6qqeP4s_GusgsdElEovGd2CYw6SOQUhBdrynO9t49dLu_dPtfKApGyM_1gy8c36HF5_O3PqM9tKmQO_9OmJtoNLebV4bYwvSlx5jsWCiFWEO7paVibdFj76SqCzp8XIF7eY/s1600-h/photo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPKuVY6qNH6qqeP4s_GusgsdElEovGd2CYw6SOQUhBdrynO9t49dLu_dPtfKApGyM_1gy8c36HF5_O3PqM9tKmQO_9OmJtoNLebV4bYwvSlx5jsWCiFWEO7paVibdFj76SqCzp8XIF7eY/s320/photo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339110653408316226" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Day one of Run/Ex/09<br /></div>LA Marathonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13398845167528260093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769984661873503767.post-39993267825921049572009-05-21T21:28:00.000-07:002009-05-21T21:30:44.317-07:00Acura LA Bike Tour Final InstructionsFinal instructions are now posted on the LA Marathon/Acura LA Bike Tour website. <a href="http://lamarathon.com/pdfs/ABTFinalInstructions.pdf">Click here for all the information.</a>LA Marathonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13398845167528260093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769984661873503767.post-27037593313595784092009-05-20T21:07:00.000-07:002009-05-20T21:08:18.599-07:00PARKING FOR THE ACURA LA BIKE TOURPARKING FOR THE ACURA LA BIKE TOUR <br /><br />USC Campus: fee is $10/vehicle; lot opens at 3am<br /><br />Directions: Exit 110 Harbor Freeway at Exposition Blvd. Proceed west to Figueroa and turn right. Proceed north to Jefferson and enter parking lots on the left. Or proceed west after McClintock enter parking lots on the left or turn left on Vermont and enter parking lots on your left. <br /><br />Exposition Park: fee is $10/vehicle; lot opens at 3am<br /><br />Directions: Exit 110 Harbor Freeway 110 at Martin Luther King Blvd and proceeds west to Menlo and turn right entering parking lots on the left.LA Marathonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13398845167528260093noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769984661873503767.post-77111797320885595072009-05-16T09:27:00.000-07:002009-05-16T09:31:09.297-07:00Dodger Significant Others to Ride ABT<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; font-family:Arial;font-size:10px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: normal; font-size:12px;">Jodi Mientkiewicz, Maggie Ethier and Marikym Hervieux talk about why they're riding the Acura LA Bike tour for <a href="http://www.thinkcure.org">ThinkCure!</a></span><br /></div><div><br /></div><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AqSPSwDMbkg&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AqSPSwDMbkg&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object></span>LA Marathonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13398845167528260093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769984661873503767.post-789613185826301902009-05-14T20:14:00.000-07:002009-05-14T20:29:10.812-07:00Acura LA Bike Tour Safety Tip<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;"><p style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Anytime we ride our bicycles outside safety is a concern and priority. For the Acura LA Bike Tour the roads will be closed off to car traffic and because of that the roads you will be on will be so much safer to ride. Riding safely is still a priority. There will be plenty of other riders out there with you and at the start it will be dark. Make sure that when you are riding not to make sudden changes in direction or brake without warning. If you have to pull off to one side of the road or the other just take a look over your shoulder to see if anyone is coming up quickly behind you. If you need to stop try to stop along the side of the road but also even with gradually slowing down call out saying "stopping". This will give the riders behind you a heads up on what you are doing. Having a basic <a href="http://acuralabiketour.blogspot.com/2009/04/acura-la-bike-tour-tip-bike-lights.html">bicycle headlight</a> and bright colored clothing can also help. Be safe, be smart and have fun out there. </p><br /><strong>Nate Loyal <br />Bike Fit Specialist</strong><br /><strong><a href="http://www.Loyalcoaching.com/">Loyalcoaching.com</a></strong></span>LA Marathonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13398845167528260093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769984661873503767.post-90967956847476389602009-05-11T09:15:00.000-07:002009-05-11T09:40:09.310-07:00Bike to Work Week<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVTbsUQd5J19Gi7iJygP_H253vIb71QZdNudm-yw7QzXj6HoqB3aLLPfbyUyoImCPgLKKtzBRoJJq0tBj8OWuc5XhVZdqRTJ4J3jAVICsR1Rc5XtmQAFX4AmKDO-G6m219MKy7PRITwi4/s1600-h/Picture+50.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVTbsUQd5J19Gi7iJygP_H253vIb71QZdNudm-yw7QzXj6HoqB3aLLPfbyUyoImCPgLKKtzBRoJJq0tBj8OWuc5XhVZdqRTJ4J3jAVICsR1Rc5XtmQAFX4AmKDO-G6m219MKy7PRITwi4/s200/Picture+50.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334606991621795650" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Eurostile;font-size:12px;"><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">It's Bike to Work Week, which is a great way to put in some extra miles in preparation for the Acura LA Bike Tour. The LA County Bicycle Coalition have published the week's festivities. If you have some time go support their efforts!</div><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 14px; font-family:Arial;"><span class="caldate" style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 13px; font-size:12px;">Monday May 11</span> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 14px; font-family:Arial;">8:30 am </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 14px; font-family:Arial;">Kick-off Event at Olvera St. <br /><br /><span class="caldate" style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 13px; font-size:12px;">Tuesday May 12</span><br />8:00 am<br />Blessing of the Bikes at Good Samaritan Hospital.<br />For more information click <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.goodsam.org/news/blessing_bicycles.php">here</a>.<br /><br /><span class="caldate" style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 13px; font-size:12px;">Wednesday May 13</span> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; line-height: 14px; font-family:Arial;">8:00 am<br />Downtown LA Bike Ride.<br />Meet at Civic Center Metro Red Line Station at 8am. <br /><br /><span class="caldate" style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 13px; font-size:12px;">Thursday May 14</span> - <b>LA Bike to Work Day</b><br />Free rides all day on Metro and other transit operators.<br />Pit Stop at City Hall East between 6 and 9 AM.<br />- Come show the Mayor and elected officials that we are here in numbers!!<br />- Then stop by LACBC pit stop at 634 S. Spring Street.<br /><br />Check out the complete list of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="http://www.metro.net/projects_studies/bikeway_planning/biketowork/pit_stops.htm">pit stops</a></span> for LA County. <br /><br /><span class="caldate" style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 13px; font-size:12px;">Friday May 15</span> - <b>Bike to School Day</b><br />For more information contact <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/bike_at_school@la-bike.org">bike_at_school@la-bike.org</a></span>. Also visit <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="http://sr2s-la.blogspot.com/">Safe Bicycle Routes for LA Schools</a></span><a href="http://sr2s-la.blogspot.com/">.</a> </span></div></div></span>LA Marathonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13398845167528260093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769984661873503767.post-79106759153900774762009-05-05T08:43:00.001-07:002009-05-05T08:45:06.781-07:00Bike Valet<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0bgoybbvy3HsmTAI7n3qKL1uHOhX9PZ10hu79mw9AH4PooeDw-d4l_bvN_k7yyCd9jRJWfBhHwaPWPwNVcaOh7vlJlKN7tlSpBC4lQexx_8bJNxQh5HJbCA_2B_iz20omrFtp5jWSG10/s1600-h/IMG_0522.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0bgoybbvy3HsmTAI7n3qKL1uHOhX9PZ10hu79mw9AH4PooeDw-d4l_bvN_k7yyCd9jRJWfBhHwaPWPwNVcaOh7vlJlKN7tlSpBC4lQexx_8bJNxQh5HJbCA_2B_iz20omrFtp5jWSG10/s200/IMG_0522.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332366163135848770" /></a><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile">The Santa Monica Classic was last Sunday, and once again runners were treated to a great course, cool shirts and perfect weather. One thing that was also kind of cool was the bike valet provided by the <span style="text-decoration: underline ; color:#4b2089;"><a href="http://la-bike.org/">LA County Bicycle Coalition</a></span>. I think we took around 75 cars off the road and gave runners the convenience to park their bikes next to registration and the start. I encourage promoters to use this service!!</p>LA Marathonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13398845167528260093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769984661873503767.post-78751189509836699022009-05-04T08:27:00.000-07:002009-05-06T10:11:11.803-07:00Club Profile - Major Motion<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb6u5RZ7_tN-PlvyfQZs19ERUxKve5QCJkHseRXAVyPhhAqUKHOK1Cb_ynDM-NuwmolD-RqZIBTyIX19v0Ip7uTTIivSxmBoWx2hACY_W5RO7JtsE5_X60hmZVkABNh4No9-Ls4fx0F5M/s1600-h/Picture+1.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 221px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb6u5RZ7_tN-PlvyfQZs19ERUxKve5QCJkHseRXAVyPhhAqUKHOK1Cb_ynDM-NuwmolD-RqZIBTyIX19v0Ip7uTTIivSxmBoWx2hACY_W5RO7JtsE5_X60hmZVkABNh4No9-Ls4fx0F5M/s320/Picture+1.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332011082320940034" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;"><div style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; width: auto; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Georgia, serif; text-align: left; "><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; ">Major Motion Cycling Club, named after the 1899 world 1-mile champion <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_Taylor">Major Taylor</a>, has always had a knack for finding and developing talented junior riders. Current US Pro Criterium Champion Rahsaan Bahati and Under - 23 Criterium Champion Justin Williams are two of the clubs most notable alumni. </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; ">Damon Turner and Dave Pullman are two men that have committed time, energy and resources to give young riders the opportunity and support to shine. We spoke with Damon Turner.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><br /></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; ">Acura LA Bike Tour:</span> What does the man Major Taylor mean to your club?</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; min-height: 14px; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; ">Damon Turner:</span> Major Taylor inspired the guys who started Major Motion, an adult club, in 1975. He means everything when you think about what he had to experience, the discrimination he endured. He was focused, determined and he was an amazing human being. It is his spirit that has allowed for the success of Major Motion Development, the junior team that grew out of the adult club.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; min-height: 14px; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; ">ABT: </span>Does he not get enough credit in terms of what he accomplished in the sport? </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; min-height: 14px; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">DT: </span>I don't believe he is receiving the credit he deserves, but I feel now that he's getting some credit. There are bicycle clubs around the country naming themselves after him or who are inspired by his accomplishments. His hometown of Worcester, Massachusetts has raised a statue of him, and a Worcester non-profit, the Major Taylor Association, holds an annual bike event , the George Street Challenge, that is held on a street where he trained. </p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; min-height: 14px; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">ABT: </span>You guys have done an incredible job of getting African-American kids on their bikes. Tell us about the history and the methods to get kids riding.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; min-height: 14px; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">DT:</span> Dave and I started Major Motion Development with two juniors in 1997. We noticed that there were very few kids from our neighborhood in the sport of cycling. Basketball, football, sure, but not cycling. This is a sport that allows a kid to express his or her individuality and we wanted to see these kids have that opportunity. The very first kid was Rahsaan Bahati (currently of Rock Racing) and it just kind of started growing from there. Other kids saw his success and wanted to be a part of it. It was really word of mouth and when we'd compete at races kids want to be a part of the program. We knew there were plenty of potential Bahatis and we wanted to help them enter and excel in the sport. We never stop looking for new talent and any chance we get to expose young people to the Major Taylor legacy, we take it.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; min-height: 14px; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">ABT:</span> Any future talent we should be aware of?</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; min-height: 14px; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">DT:</span> Yes, Cory and C J Williams, younger brothers of Justin Williams are placing in the top 5 of the senior races they're competing in. They're definitely keeping up the family tradition. Morgan Ryan, he's a great stage racer and Aasin Taylor, who has only been in the sport for a little over six months is another rising star. He recently placed 2nd in his first CAT-4 race. He's an incredibly smart rider, who we are really excited to be working with. And let's not forget the girls, Alexis Ryan, who's 15, and is doing Pro 1/2 women's races.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; min-height: 14px; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; min-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">ABT:</span> What's next for Major Motion?<br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; min-height: 14px; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">DT: </span>We are headed to Junior Road Nationals, Track Nationals and we got our 6th invite to the Le Tour de Abitibi, which is a UCI stage race in Canada. We're working hard and hope to be on the podium at all these!</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; min-height: 14px; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">ABT: </span>Favorite Ride?</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; min-height: 14px; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">DT:</span> I like Montrose, its a proven training ground that is bound to make you a better rider.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; min-height: 14px; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">ABT: </span>Favorite Shop?</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; min-height: 14px; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">DT: </span>Shout out to all the bike shops that have supported Major Motion Development. We are grateful for the support and encouragement.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; ">Click <a href="http://www.majormotioncyclingclub.com/">here</a> to find out more about Major Motion.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Eurostile; "><br /></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Eurostile;font-size:12px;"><br /></span></div></div></span>LA Marathonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13398845167528260093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769984661873503767.post-51539677236625962432009-05-01T11:37:00.000-07:002009-05-01T13:45:37.357-07:00Some Fun Rides in LAIn my opinion, some of the most epic rides are in the Los Angeles area. If you ever drive up PCH, take notice of the dozen or so canyons in Malibu that seem to shoot straight up. Tackling Tour de France type climbs is not for everyone. For those who need to get some last minute leisurely mileage in their legs, I have posted a few links to some fun easy routes. <div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/los-angeles/960647194">Griffith Park Loop</a></div><div><a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/los-angeles/850625758546">Brentwood to Marina Del Rey</a></div><div><a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/los-angeles/37275316">Marina Del Rey to Hermosa Beach</a></div><div><a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/pasadena/410575657">Rose Bowl</a></div><div><br /></div><div> </div>LA Marathonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13398845167528260093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769984661873503767.post-88472222782423450092009-04-27T16:48:00.000-07:002009-04-27T16:50:58.291-07:00LA County Bicycle Coalition<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Eurostile;font-size:12px;"><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Some very good things are getting done by the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition. Here is a link to some of their current and past projects.<div><a href="http://la-bike.org/current_projects/current_projects.html#lp">http://la-bike.org/current_projects/current_projects.html#lp</a><br /></div></div></span>LA Marathonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13398845167528260093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769984661873503767.post-63927069782441406842009-04-24T12:40:00.000-07:002009-04-24T12:46:43.224-07:00Acura LA Bike Tour Tip - Hybrid v Road Bike<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;font-size:12px;">Former Lance Armstrong mechanic <a href="http://www.fastrackbicycles.com/">Dave Lettieri</a> explains the differences between a hybrid and a road bike.</span><div><br /></div><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hGmq95uEF9c&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hGmq95uEF9c&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>LA Marathonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13398845167528260093noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769984661873503767.post-9982361851801091532009-04-23T12:19:00.000-07:002009-04-23T12:21:09.141-07:00Riding can be tough. Why make it harder?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; "><p style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">If you are fueled-up correctly, your riding can be much more enjoyable and healthy. Don't get caught up in the thought that the calories you take in before or during a ride will counter the calories burned. But is it really sensible to eat a big meal before a short ride? Hardly. </p><p style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; min-height: 14px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><br /></p><p style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">If you're going out for a light ride of 45 minutes to an hour and normally don't eat anything, try to start with a light meal. If you're going out in the morning then just start with a healthy cereal or even an energy bar. Your local bike shop should have a great selection of energy bars. Try a number of different types and flavors to find something that you like and you wouldn't mind eating while out for a ride. </p><p style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; min-height: 14px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><br /></p><p style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">What you should see is an increase in your sustained energy during your rides. Plus your post-ride recovery will be better and you’ll be less likely to feel so dead after your rides. If you still have a dead feeling, try increasing your caloric intake slightly and stretch it from pre- to during your ride. </p><p style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; min-height: 14px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><br /></p><p style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Lastly, it’s also important to remember to stay hydrated. Here in Los Angeles our weather doesn't change much, but as little as a 10 degree swing in start to finish temps can make a big difference in how much water/fluid you should drink. Try to be sipping from your water bottle at least once every 10 to 15 minutes. This will get you in the habit of drinking while out on your ride. Hydration’s secondary benefit beyond enhancing the body’s nutrition intake and absorption, it also helps speed up your metabolism.</p><p style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><br /></p><p style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px; "><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Nate Loyal <br />Bike Fit Specialist</span></strong><br /><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.Loyalcoaching.com">Loyalcoaching.com</a></span></strong></span><br /></p></span>LA Marathonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13398845167528260093noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769984661873503767.post-5406493904843622782009-04-23T08:48:00.000-07:002009-04-23T08:58:30.876-07:00Acura LA Bike Tour Route<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAKX35RblnHTa8mRDOHUbPnyRMjnGdaWOS0PLkVlSG6lVKY3RVm3749tKDW-ShJ1MN7ZedIjasAYu83_I5KCcfExZAptW-GQb-C6OCbYOAU5nLMGU4eNn8Bo2Q4xpt7RFIypAoIzsHYYU/s1600-h/Picture+4.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 273px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAKX35RblnHTa8mRDOHUbPnyRMjnGdaWOS0PLkVlSG6lVKY3RVm3749tKDW-ShJ1MN7ZedIjasAYu83_I5KCcfExZAptW-GQb-C6OCbYOAU5nLMGU4eNn8Bo2Q4xpt7RFIypAoIzsHYYU/s320/Picture+4.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327916267600012402" /></a><div>Please feel free to have a look at the Acura LA Bike Tour route. For an enlarged view <a href="http://lamarathon.com/page.php?id=36">click here</a>.</div>LA Marathonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13398845167528260093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769984661873503767.post-58421294353634918152009-04-23T08:41:00.000-07:002009-04-23T08:47:46.447-07:00Join us on Facebook and Twitter!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Eurostile; font-size: 12px; "><div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">We welcome you to join the Acura LA Bike Tour <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52384397133&ref=ts">Facebook</a> group or follow us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/LABikeTour">Twitter</a>. Hope to see you there!</div></span>LA Marathonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13398845167528260093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769984661873503767.post-16498550115973793362009-04-22T07:19:00.000-07:002009-04-24T09:12:24.966-07:00Christian Vande Velde Interview<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsGFcA3ceqz02BOmDr30cnraeWRLVuojzgHmXF6IR1XeylDmnWSH3gMeiIOTUBOeJIcP0MjuI-Uhujfn5x_Dp4rk2G0TLXNKsSSeMcC6zsVVgzuDAaERBaRnqCP-RoPckcbPuoEIXylkQ/s1600-h/cvv+pn.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 204px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsGFcA3ceqz02BOmDr30cnraeWRLVuojzgHmXF6IR1XeylDmnWSH3gMeiIOTUBOeJIcP0MjuI-Uhujfn5x_Dp4rk2G0TLXNKsSSeMcC6zsVVgzuDAaERBaRnqCP-RoPckcbPuoEIXylkQ/s320/cvv+pn.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328291418420440786" /></a><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile">After years of riding for some of cycling’s top names, Christian Vande Velde had the opportunity to finally take over the reigns as a team leader last year for Team Garmin - Slipstream. For Christian it was a break out year placing third at the Tour of CA, fourth at the Tour de France and first in the Tour of Missouri. We recently had the opportunity to catch up with the American Tour de France contender.</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Acura LA Bike Tour</span>: What's it like to be able to ride your bike for a living? </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">CV</span>: It's a dream come true that I have the ability to ride my bike for a living. When times are tough with travel and or injury, I try to keep things in perspective.</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"> </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">ABT</span>: Can you give the LA bike Tour participant an idea of your day? </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">CV</span>: Wake up, change diapers, breakfast, ride for average of 4 hours, lunch, massage, play with kids, emails, dinner, catch up with Leah (wife), bed.</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"> </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">ABT: </span>How many miles a week do you ride? </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">CV:</span> Around 500.</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"> </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">ABT:</span> How many calories do you consume a day? </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">CV</span>: Anywhere from 3000 to 6000</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"> </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">ABT:</span> During the Tour? </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">CV: </span>6-7k</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"> </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">ABT:</span> What would you be doing if you weren't a bike racer? </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">CV: </span>Not a clue, probably wearing a suit. </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"> </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">ABT: </span>Where are you right now? </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">CV:</span> In Girona, Spain.</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"> </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">ABT:</span> What are you doing? </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">CV:</span> Sitting on my couch, watching Winnie the Pooh with Uma and drinking coffee. </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"> </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">ABT:</span> You are active on Twitter. What do you think of it?</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">CV: </span>Ashton Kutcher just reached 1,000,000 followers. I think it is crazy. I still have a hard time telling people what I am doing, but it is much better than a website and much easier to follow people. It's great.</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"> </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">ABT</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">:</span> Will you catch Lance someday on the number of people following you? </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">CV: </span>Never. </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"> </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">ABT: </span>Favorite sport, other than cycling? </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">CV: </span>Water skiing. Motocross...almost anything with an engine, mine gets tired every once in a while.</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"> </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">ABT:</span> Would you consider riding with 15,000 other riders at next year's Acura LA Bike Tour? </p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">CV: </span>Of course!</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile; min-height: 14.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Eurostile">Follow Christian on <a href="http://twitter.com/ChristianVDV">Twitter</a> or at <a href="http://www.slipstreamsports.com/">Team Garmin Slipstream</a>.</p>LA Marathonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13398845167528260093noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769984661873503767.post-52043460283638356852009-04-21T19:19:00.000-07:002009-04-21T19:20:37.762-07:00Acura LA Bike Tour Tip- Changing a Flat<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 14px; font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:11px;">Former Lance Armstrong mechanic and owner of Fastrack Bicycles shows us the best way to fix a flat.</span><div><br /></div><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0xGR_t7hALM&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0xGR_t7hALM&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>LA Marathonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13398845167528260093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769984661873503767.post-38497274962930160432009-04-20T14:59:00.000-07:002009-04-20T15:00:33.571-07:00Acura LA Bike Tour Tip - Bike LightsThe Acura LA Bike Tour picks a couple of bike lights to get you through the ABT safe and sound.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/MoRC_flMaiQ&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/MoRC_flMaiQ&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>LA Marathonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13398845167528260093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769984661873503767.post-10443637841123490432009-04-18T20:26:00.000-07:002009-04-18T20:30:26.256-07:00What To Wear On Early Morning Rides<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;font-size:12px;">Former Olympian Dave Lettieri shows us some clothing options for the Acura LA Bike Tour.</span><div><br /></div><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/xQRxQyU5Jg4&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/xQRxQyU5Jg4&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>LA Marathonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13398845167528260093noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769984661873503767.post-86842100005561869872009-04-16T14:00:00.000-07:002009-04-16T14:06:45.258-07:00Proper Hybrid Fit for the Acura LA Bike Tour<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap; font-family:Arial;font-size:12px;">Fit specialist <a href="http://www.nateloyal.com/">Nate Loyal</a> shows us how to be comfortable and relaxed on a hybrid bike.</span><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/cOTMg1QxBCU&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/cOTMg1QxBCU&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>LA Marathonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13398845167528260093noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769984661873503767.post-45767522648632945882009-04-15T17:20:00.000-07:002009-04-15T17:24:26.513-07:00Road Bike FittingWhen choosing a road bike, the correct fit can make all the difference. Local fit specialist <a href="http://www.nateloyal.com/">Nate Loyal</a> takes us through a proper road bike fitting.<div> <br /></div><div><div><div><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kXEuWCTSGBI&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kXEuWCTSGBI&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></div></div></div>LA Marathonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13398845167528260093noreply@blogger.com0