All Discussions Tagged 'racing' - The Chainlink2024-03-29T07:07:41Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=racing&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSyrian Cyclists Found Support from the Cycling Community at the Berlin Velodrome (video)tag:thechainlink.org,2015-11-19:2211490:Topic:9555502015-11-19T02:07:00.527ZYasmeenhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/YasmeenSchuller
<p>These Syrian refugees came to Germany and the cycling community helped them get back to their training by donating clothing and equipment and providing a place to train. Now, due to a change in rules by the International Olympic Committee, refugee athletes will be allowed to complete in the 2016 Olympics.</p>
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<p>Dieter Stein, the head coach for Berlin Cycling, "We want them to have the feeling they are welcome here. Sport brings people together."…</p>
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<p>These Syrian refugees came to Germany and the cycling community helped them get back to their training by donating clothing and equipment and providing a place to train. Now, due to a change in rules by the International Olympic Committee, refugee athletes will be allowed to complete in the 2016 Olympics.</p>
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<p>Dieter Stein, the head coach for Berlin Cycling, "We want them to have the feeling they are welcome here. Sport brings people together."</p>
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</p> FS - Fi'zik Alliante Gamma Saddle - $50 obotag:thechainlink.org,2015-09-13:2211490:Topic:9435452015-09-13T14:33:11.961ZAndy Moss 9.5https://thechainlink.org/profile/AndyMoss
<p>Fi'zik Alliante Gamma saddle in great condition. Microtex cover. About 3 years old and saw moderate use. </p>
<p>$50 o/b/o.</p>
<p>Description from Fi'zik:</p>
<p><span>High performance carbon reinforced shell.Twin flex graphite shell. Lightweight and comfortable. Ergonomic dip platform. </span></p>
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<li><strong>Shell: </strong>Carbon Reinforced Nylon </li>
<li><strong>Rail: </strong>K:ium </li>
<li><strong>Scuff Guards: </strong>Black </li>
<li><strong>Cover: </strong>Black…</li>
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<p>Fi'zik Alliante Gamma saddle in great condition. Microtex cover. About 3 years old and saw moderate use. </p>
<p>$50 o/b/o.</p>
<p>Description from Fi'zik:</p>
<p><span>High performance carbon reinforced shell.Twin flex graphite shell. Lightweight and comfortable. Ergonomic dip platform. </span></p>
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<li><strong>Shell: </strong>Carbon Reinforced Nylon </li>
<li><strong>Rail: </strong>K:ium </li>
<li><strong>Scuff Guards: </strong>Black </li>
<li><strong>Cover: </strong>Black Microtex </li>
<li><strong>Central Cover: </strong>Gummy Black Microtex </li>
<li><strong>Thigh Glides: </strong>Black Microtex </li>
<li><strong>Rear Cover: </strong>White Microtex </li>
<li><strong>Weight: </strong>259 gr </li>
<li><strong>Dimensions: </strong>265x142 mm</li>
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<p><span>Hi!</span><br></br><br></br><span>I'm selling a 56cm Foundry Ratchet in great condition with a lot of upgrades. It's a full-carbon bike and it weighs a striking 16 pounds! Has to go, so everything pictured for $1600.</span><br></br><br></br><span>Here're the parts I've upgraded:</span><br></br><br></br><span>-Full Campagnolo Athena 11-speed Drivetrain and Brakes (11-28t cogs, 53/39t chainrings, 172.5mm arm length)</span><br></br><br></br><span>-Velocity A23 Pro tubeless ready wheels with newish GP4000…</span></p>
<p><span>Hi!</span><br/><br/><span>I'm selling a 56cm Foundry Ratchet in great condition with a lot of upgrades. It's a full-carbon bike and it weighs a striking 16 pounds! Has to go, so everything pictured for $1600.</span><br/><br/><span>Here're the parts I've upgraded:</span><br/><br/><span>-Full Campagnolo Athena 11-speed Drivetrain and Brakes (11-28t cogs, 53/39t chainrings, 172.5mm arm length)</span><br/><br/><span>-Velocity A23 Pro tubeless ready wheels with newish GP4000 tires. </span><br/><br/><span>-Ritchey WCS stem, seatpost, and handlebars</span><br/><br/><span>-Prologo saddle with titanium rails</span><br/><br/><span>-Carbon Zipp water bottle cages</span><br/><br/>Here's a link to the Foundry site: <a href="http://foundrycycles.com/archive/ratchet">http://foundrycycles.com/archive/ratchet</a><br/><br/><br/><span>This bike is in excellent condition, barely a scratch on it, because it's lived most of its life in a closet. I've ridden it maybe 1500 miles in the last year-and-a-half. Never crashed, dropped, or left out in the rain. I'm selling off my bike collection. Let me know if you have questions.</span></p>
<p><strong>For fast response, email yousdparts@gmail.com</strong></p>
<p><br/><span>Thanks!</span></p>
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<p><a href="http://images.craigslist.org/00U0U_1cCFveCLUOg_600x450.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00U0U_1cCFveCLUOg_600x450.jpg" class="align-full"/></a></p> Calling all fixed gear ladies who want to race on the streets of Chicago...tag:thechainlink.org,2015-07-20:2211490:Topic:9314462015-07-20T03:13:09.123Zchixieonfixiehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/chixieonfixie
<p>Ladies, do you love riding your fixed gear? Next Sunday, July 26th, will be the Fyxation Open Fixed Gear Street Crit downtown near Intelligentsia at 1850 W. Fulton @ 3:50pm.</p>
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<p>This is your chance to race for cash prizes. At least 10 women are needed to pre-register by Friday, July 24th for a women specific race to occur. We need your support!</p>
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<p>Check out all the details on bike requirements, prizes, and see who's currently registered at the links below. Note the…</p>
<p>Ladies, do you love riding your fixed gear? Next Sunday, July 26th, will be the Fyxation Open Fixed Gear Street Crit downtown near Intelligentsia at 1850 W. Fulton @ 3:50pm.</p>
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<p>This is your chance to race for cash prizes. At least 10 women are needed to pre-register by Friday, July 24th for a women specific race to occur. We need your support!</p>
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<p>Check out all the details on bike requirements, prizes, and see who's currently registered at the links below. Note the registration page has mixed men and women listed but the women will race separately if at least 10 women register. </p>
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<p><a href="http://www.intelligentsiacup.com/fyxationopen" target="_blank">http://www.intelligentsiacup.com/fyxationopen</a></p>
<p>Bikes must be inspected 60 minutes before race time</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.usacycling.org/register/2015-49" target="_blank">https://www.usacycling.org/register/2015-49</a> </p>
<p>Click View Registrations and Race Predictor</p>
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<p></p> Indy Criterium Cycling Race & Festivaltag:thechainlink.org,2015-06-22:2211490:Topic:9218452015-06-22T13:04:20.398ZJennifer Cvarhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JenniferCvar
<p>Please join us for the 6th annual Indy Crit on Saturday, July 11th in Downtown Indianapolis! Details below....</p>
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<div><b><u>Indy Criterium Cycling Race & Festival</u></b></div>
<div>Saturday, July 11, 2015</div>
<div>Downtown Indianapolis</div>
<div><a href="http://www.indycrit.org/" target="_blank">www.indycrit.org</a> </div>
<div><span>Sit</span><font color="#000000"><span>uated in the heart of Downtown Indianapolis, the Indy Crit draws over 500 racers from across the…</span></font></div>
<p>Please join us for the 6th annual Indy Crit on Saturday, July 11th in Downtown Indianapolis! Details below....</p>
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<div><b><u>Indy Criterium Cycling Race & Festival</u></b></div>
<div>Saturday, July 11, 2015</div>
<div>Downtown Indianapolis</div>
<div><a href="http://www.indycrit.org/" target="_blank">www.indycrit.org</a> </div>
<div><span>Sit</span><font color="#000000"><span>uated in the heart of Downtown Indianapolis, the Indy Crit draws over 500 racers from across the Midwest! We offer cyclists a unique opportunity to race the city streets that they would rarely do otherwise. </span><br/></font></div>
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<div><font color="#000000"><span>EVENT HIGHLIGHTS</span><br/></font></div>
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<li><p><font color="#000000"><span>HUGE FIELDS! </span>Categories will SELL OUT! <span><span> </span></span><span><a href="https://www.truesport.com/index.php/events/truesport_event/481" target="_blank"><span><span>REGISTER HERE</span></span>.</a></span></font></p>
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<li><p><font color="#000000"><span>$7,200 overall CASH Prize Purse</span> ($6,200 purse / $1,000 primes)</font></p>
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<li><p><font color="#000000">Over $4,000 in MERCHANDISE Prizes</font></p>
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<li><p><font color="#000000">Pre-Registration Contest: </font></p>
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<li><p><font color="#000000">Zipp 303 Firecrest Wheels ($2,725 value)</font></p>
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<li><p><font color="#000000">SILCA Superpista Ultimate Floor Pump ($450 value) </font></p>
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<li><p><span><font color="#000000">Midwest Junior Regional Championship </font></span></p>
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<li><p><font color="#000000">Over $4,000 in MERCHANDISE Prizes</font></p>
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<li><p><font color="#000000">Neutral Race Support provided by Michael Kubansek (Marian University Cycling) - wheels in/wheels out</font></p>
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<li><p><font color="#000000">Fast, accurate results</font></p>
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<li><p><font color="#000000">Podium ceremony on stage for all categories</font></p>
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<li><p><font color="#000000">Call-ups for first 20 pre-registered in each category</font></p>
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<li><p><font color="#000000">Marian University & TruTrainer Warm-Up Tent </font></p>
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<li><p><font color="#000000">SILCA Inflation Station tent </font></p>
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<li><p><font color="#000000">FREE swag at registration for racers </font></p>
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<li><p><font color="#000000">Designated area for team tent set-up on the Circle</font></p>
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<p><span><span><span><font color="#000000">COURSE DESCRIPTION</font></span></span></span></p>
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<li><p><font color="#000000">0.95 mile closed course / wide lanes / flat</font></p>
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<li><p><font color="#000000">Unique figure-8 course in the heart of the city</font></p>
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<li><p><font color="#000000">Race on the bricks of Monument Circle</font></p>
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</div> Are you thinking about racing? There is a really great clinic this Saturday, March 7 and it's free.tag:thechainlink.org,2015-03-04:2211490:Topic:8936362015-03-04T21:00:37.342ZYasmeenhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/YasmeenSchuller
<p>"This discussion will heighten your awareness of five key concepts you should keep in mind each time you get on your bike as well as Q&A about bike racing. Held before riding and racing season begins (Half-Acre sponsored Gapers Block race series for beginners held 4/6-9). Chicago Women's Elite Cycling (CWEC) is a collective to develop future talent in womens cycling and support Chicagoland Women Elite racers compete in professional races, effectively putting the stamp of Chicago on the…</p>
<p>"This discussion will heighten your awareness of five key concepts you should keep in mind each time you get on your bike as well as Q&A about bike racing. Held before riding and racing season begins (Half-Acre sponsored Gapers Block race series for beginners held 4/6-9). Chicago Women's Elite Cycling (CWEC) is a collective to develop future talent in womens cycling and support Chicagoland Women Elite racers compete in professional races, effectively putting the stamp of Chicago on the national race scene."</p>
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<p>I highly recommend attending this clinic if you are interested in racing.</p>
<p><span>CWEC’s Development Director, Francine Haas will be at Johnny Sprockets to share her wisdom. She will present five key concepts and will cover what to expect in your first race. This is a great opportunity to apply her know-how at the <a href="http://www.thechainlink.org/events/gapers-block-criterium-1" target="_self">Gapers Block Crits</a>! The clinic is</span> open to women and men. </p>
<p>Learn more:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thechainlink.org/events/cwec-2015-development-series-no-1-key-concepts">http://www.thechainlink.org/events/cwec-2015-development-series-no-1-key-concepts</a></p>
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<p></p> Women - Want to learn more about bike racing? Open House 9/7tag:thechainlink.org,2014-09-03:2211490:Topic:8531692014-09-03T23:04:32.893ZCourtney O'Neillhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/CourtneyONeill
<p>Women</p>
<p>Do you love to ride your bike?</p>
<p>Try Bike Racing!</p>
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<p>xXx Women Development Program will be hosting an Open House on Sunday September 7th. All are welcome.</p>
<p>Learn about group riding and racing, train with teammates, achieve your goals, and have FUN</p>
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<p>Open House</p>
<p>Sunday, September 7th</p>
<p>6pm</p>
<p>2138 N. Damen Ave, Unit 2 <br></br>(enter on Shakespeare)</p>
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<p>for more information contact…</p>
<p>Women</p>
<p>Do you love to ride your bike?</p>
<p>Try Bike Racing!</p>
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<p>xXx Women Development Program will be hosting an Open House on Sunday September 7th. All are welcome.</p>
<p>Learn about group riding and racing, train with teammates, achieve your goals, and have FUN</p>
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<p>Open House</p>
<p>Sunday, September 7th</p>
<p>6pm</p>
<p>2138 N. Damen Ave, Unit 2 <br/>(enter on Shakespeare)</p>
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<p>for more information contact womenscycling@xxxracing.org</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.xxxracing.org">www.xxxracing.org</a></p>
<p>Women's Development Team - we race road, track, cyclocross, mountain and more</p> FYXATION OPEN: Fixed Gear Street Crittag:thechainlink.org,2014-06-30:2211490:Topic:8346302014-06-30T20:26:43.208ZMark Zalewskihttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MarkZalewski
<h1>FYXATION OPEN: Fixed Gear Street Crit</h1>
<p>July 26th, 5:50pm - 1850 W Fulton St., Chicago</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.prairiestatecyclingseries.com/fyxationopen" target="_blank">http://www.prairiestatecyclingseries.com/fyxationopen</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.prairiestatecyclingseries.com/images/fyxation.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.prairiestatecyclingseries.com/images/fyxation.jpg" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<h1>FYXATION OPEN: Fixed Gear Street Crit</h1>
<p>July 26th, 5:50pm - 1850 W Fulton St., Chicago</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.prairiestatecyclingseries.com/fyxationopen" target="_blank">http://www.prairiestatecyclingseries.com/fyxationopen</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.prairiestatecyclingseries.com/images/fyxation.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.prairiestatecyclingseries.com/images/fyxation.jpg" class="align-full"/></a></p> Call for Host Housing for Intelligentsia Cup racerstag:thechainlink.org,2014-06-02:2211490:Topic:8239812014-06-02T17:19:42.365ZMark Zalewskihttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MarkZalewski
<p>The Intelligentsia Cup Prairie State Cycling Series is coming in July (18-27) and there is a great opportunity for you to host pro and elite amateur racers from all over the country. </p>
<p>Help support smaller budget pro teams or elite amateurs trying to make it to the pro ranks by offering up your spare room, couch, etc... They are some of the nicest guests you'll have (they are bike people, after all!) and they always have great stories to share. </p>
<p>For more information or to…</p>
<p>The Intelligentsia Cup Prairie State Cycling Series is coming in July (18-27) and there is a great opportunity for you to host pro and elite amateur racers from all over the country. </p>
<p>Help support smaller budget pro teams or elite amateurs trying to make it to the pro ranks by offering up your spare room, couch, etc... They are some of the nicest guests you'll have (they are bike people, after all!) and they always have great stories to share. </p>
<p>For more information or to sign-up:</p>
<p><a href="http://prairiestatecyclingseries.com/housing/host-housing.php" target="_blank">http://prairiestatecyclingseries.com/housing/host-housing.php</a></p>
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<p>Thanks!</p> Beginners Road Racing Clinic - March 16th!tag:thechainlink.org,2014-03-04:2211490:Topic:8004412014-03-04T15:57:38.454ZTuxedo Thunder Cyclinghttps://thechainlink.org/profile/TuxedoThunderCycling
<p>Hey guys, </p>
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<p>We're doing it again this year. <span>Come on out for an introduction to road racing and training techniques. This clinic features professional coaching focused on periodization, race tactics, skills, drills and race simulation.</span></p>
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<p><span><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96818915?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96818915?profile=original" width="709"></img></a></span></p>
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<p>Cost: $10</p>
<p>More information at the Facebook event page: …</p>
<p>Hey guys, </p>
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<p>We're doing it again this year. <span>Come on out for an introduction to road racing and training techniques. This clinic features professional coaching focused on periodization, race tactics, skills, drills and race simulation.</span></p>
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<p><span><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96818915?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96818915?profile=original" width="709" class="align-full"/></a></span></p>
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<p>Cost: $10</p>
<p>More information at the Facebook event page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/626258084088933/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/626258084088933/</a></p>
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<p>and on our website: <a href="http://www.tuxedothunder.com/2014-road-racing-clinic-march-16/" target="_blank">http://www.tuxedothunder.com/2014-road-racing-clinic-march-16/</a></p>
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<p>You must register on BikeReg at <a href="https://beta.bikereg.com/tux-clinic" target="_blank">https://beta.bikereg.com/tux-clinic</a></p>
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<p>Hope to see you out there! </p>