Published by Danny January 27th, 2010
in Uncategorized.
We’re having a movie night! It features a 40 minute cycling documentary by
our own Evan Schmitt, then the feel-good cycling classic “Breaking Away.” A
great chance to see everyone, hang out, and get (even more) stoked for race
season.
Where: HUB 106B
When: Saturday, January 30, from 7-10 PM
Admission: FREE
Food: also FREE (there will definitely be cheese, crackers, cookies, fruit,
etc… and hopefully some Ezell’s Fried Chicken if I can alter the food
permit.)
There is room for about 120 people in HUB 106B, so feel free to bring a
friend, significant other, roommate. Hope to see you all there!
Published by Evan January 5th, 2010
in Uncategorized.
There is a women’s meeting this Thursday at 7 PM at the IMA! We will meet in the little back room directly behind the smoothie stand, which is right near the entrance of the building.
This meeting is geared toward women who are planning to do collegiate races this spring (and possibly USAC races in early spring or through the summer). If you’re still on the fence about racing, we invite you to come to the meeting and ask questions and consider starting to train. If racing seems intimidating or the idea of starting a “training program” is overwhelming, come anyway. There is still time to get in shape; even getting out on the bike 2-3 times a week from now until March is enough to enjoy racing in the C’s if you make good use of your time on the bike.
We look forward to seeing you all there!
Published by Evan December 21st, 2009
in News.
UW Freshman Zach McDonald wins the first ever Cyclocross National title for the University of Washington. Photo by Dave McElwaine
The University of Washington Cycling Club claimed its first Collegiate National Cyclocross Championship this past weekend at the US National Cyclocross Championships. Former Junior National Champion and World Championship team member Zach McDonald won the Division I men’s individual title and led the Huskies to a fourth place overall finish in the team category. McDonald, a freshman, spent the first half of the race chasing down the lead and eventually took control with two laps remaining from Ben Sonntag (Fort Lewis College). The lead duo had a heated battle all the way to the finishing tarmac. Sonntag led out the sprint and McDonald came around in time to strike gold in Bend. It was a strong comeback after a mechanical de-railed McDonald’s under-23 chances the previous day. Marc Schwartz and Paul Young also represented the Huskies in the race. Young came in 26th place on the day and Schwartz was forced to abandon the race early due to a tire puncture. The Huskies had one rider in the Women’s field in Devon Simpson. Simpson battled with the nation’s fastest women to come out 18th on the day.
The race venue was in the historic Mill District of Bend, Oregon. The course had been hammered the previous week with snow and below freezing temperatures that continued through the weekend of races, making the course treacherous and a true test of bike handling skills.
McDonald holds his jersey. Photo by Evan Schmitt
The University of Washington Cycling Club is an NCCA (National Collegiate Cycling Association) and USAC (USA Cycling) registered club. Over the years, many riders have been launched from the program into the professional cycling ranks. Professional cyclists Morgan Schmitt and Adrian Hedgevary are both Husky alums who flew the Purple and Gold colors in their collegiate years. The club strives to provide opportunities in all cycling disciplines as well as all skill levels. The Husky Cycling Club proudly endorse our sponsors: The University of Washington, Cascade Bicycle Club, The Essential Baking Company, Hincapie Sportswear, Dunn Lumber, Nuun Hydration, Ezell’s Chicken, Corpore Sano, Cycle University, Recycled Cycles, Simbree, Odwalla and ASUW Bicycle Shop.
Cyclocross is the winter bicycle racing discipline. The races are short ranging from 30 for beginners to 60 minutes for the elite athletes. The bikes are a hybrid between a road bike and a mountain bike, with knobby tires and cantilever brakes to allow clearance. The courses consist of a 2-2.5 miles in length and contain various types of terrain and obstacles, some of which force the riders to dismount their bikes and run. The cyclocross season runs from September to December so the weather plays a major factor in the racing.
Published by Evan December 15th, 2009
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We’re happy to announce the finalized Winter Quarter 2010 FREE (to current Husky Cycling club members) Spin classes at the IMA. Classes will start on 11 JAN and end (pending more information) on 10 MAR. Weekly dates are as follows:
Mondays: 8:15am – 9:15am (Instructor: Geoffroy)
Wednesdays: 1:30pm – 2:30pm (Instructor: Ben)
Notes: Bring a water bottle to class, the pedals on the IMA spin bikes offer two options: 1) traditional toe clip w/strap (a men’s size 9 foot will get the ball of your foot directly over the pedal axle [optimal position]) and 2) SPD (Shimano 2 bolt cleats). We’d recommend the SPD option
since it will get the ball of your foot over the pedal axle no matter what your shoe size is, help to minimize any dead-spots in your pedal stroke and provide for a better workout.
In the event that these dates/times don’t sync with your personnel schedule, the IMA does offer multiple spin class for a nominal fee.
If you are a non-club member and would like to join, please email Danny, our club president, for more information: koski@uw.edu
Published by Evan November 18th, 2009
in Uncategorized.
Tomorrow evening’s meeting will be in room 209a in the HUB at 7pm. This meeting is for anyone interested in hearing and talking about racing and race-training (even if you’re not going to race the collegiate series). We’ll discuss training, the collegiate race season, how to get licensed, and a little about the USAC race season. This is also a great chance to ask any questions you have about training and racing.
Also, if you have not paid dues, this is a perfect chance to do so.
See you all there!
